Anaya's POV
What the heck? This was Darius's doing?? I should have known! The laughter grew further again. "She's such a loser, ha!" A short dude, Mike, said. Darius stepped out from the crowd, an evil smirk resting on his face. "Say it again, Mike. Louder." He rested his hand on his shoulders, still smiling, "I don't think she heard you enough." My heart sank as I watched them behave like fools. The rotten egg still reeked, making me nauseous. "I said you're a loser! And a whore too, just like Hank said!" Mike screamed loudly. "Hank said so too? Wow Hank, hurray to you!" Darius laughed out, eyes lighting with excitement. "Yes! Great job that I threw the rotten egg, right?" Mike howled, proud of himself. "Oh, you threw the egg? Wow. You've got more of those?" Darius asked. He was still resting his hand on Mike's shoulders. "No bro. I had only one." Mike said. "Oh that's such a shame." Darius commented. This was making me frown now. Darius never gave a fuck about the students, Darius and his brothers. People feared them because they were never this friendly with anyone! Unless Darius was fucking high... "Bro, I didn't mean any offense actually. I know Ana is your chick." Hank said. He knew he was still supposed to be nice to Darius, no one wanted to mess with the brothers. "Oh nah bro. If you want her, she's all yours!" Darius said. "I want her too!" Mike roared. "Come here, bitch! Come twerk for me." This time, no one found Mike amusing again. Everyone felt a little unease at the way Darius was being too friendly. "Really? Go and meet her then." Darius said to him, taking his hand from his shoulders. Hank looked terrified, and so did I. What was Darius planning now? "Okay bro! Wow, you're so cool!" Mike laughed. "Now, come on here, my bitch--" "Wait, come back here, Mike." Darius called back, "I've got something for you." Mike turned and walked over to Darius, but before he knew it, a heavy punch was launched at him and landed right on his forehead. Mike fell to the ground like a log of wood that had just been chopped, and the whole crowd roared out a loud gasp! Even I covered my mouth in shock. For a brief while, everywhere became silent with people waiting to see if Mike was dead or not! A loud painful groan escaped from him, taking a little of the tension away from everyone. Darius shrugged. "He's fine." He bent beside him, Mike shivering in fear as Darius got closer. "Please man, I'm sorry...do--don't kill me! Ahh!" Mike pleaded for his life and was crying like a baby! Darius grabbed him from his collar, then long nails dug into his shirt and ripped it out, leaving Mike in just his singlets underwear. "You owe her an apology, right now!" Darius's voice boomed like thunder. "Ahhhh! I'm sor--sorry Ana! Ana, forgive me. I'm sorry! Pleaseeeeee!" Mike cried out begging for mercy. I didn't know what to think of this situation. Darius normally bullied me, but here he was standing up for me now. It was just crazy! Darius got up and came forward to meet me. My breath seized as he came closer, unsure of what he wanted to do. Did he want to strangle me with that cloth? Hank, who was next to me, fell right on his knees. The whole crowd hurried backward, keeping their distances from I and Darius. "Please, I--I--I'm sorry Ana....Darius, I'm sorry. Please. Please." He muttered, his face melting into a pitiful look. Darius ignored him and fixed his eyes on me. "Are you okay?" The way he asked made me scared for some reason, making my heart skip a bit. Was that his way of being careful? I could only nod in response. Then he handed the cloth to me. "Clean yourself up." I grabbed it and began wiping the spoilt egg from my neck and face. Darius advanced over to Hank who was already shivering and shaking on the floor. He grabbed his ears and brought him up to his feet. Then his voice was loud, passing a message to the whole crowd.Anaya's POV "If anyone dares bully Anaya ever again, if you even dare to look at her for more than two seconds, and I catch you doing that! Then what happened to Mike will only be the beginning of your suffering. UNDERSTAND!!!"The murmur of a response was loud and clear, giving him the confidence to produce a satisfied smirk. "Good." He muttered, then pushed Hank causing him to stagger before he took to his heel. When Darius' gaze fell on mine again, I heaved in a raspy breath. "You good?" He asked again and my nod was vigorous. I saw Ella rush forward to meet me. Her eyes held worry in them. "Are you okay? Come here." She pulled me closer, not minding the stench from the rotten egg, but I did, so I moved away from her. "Ella, I'm fine." My gaze was still fixated on Darius. "Come here, let's get you cleaned up." Ella didn't seem to fear Darius because she just acted like he didn't even exist. She held on to me and dragged me out to the restroom. Ella always had some spare tops
"Nothing actually, I'm fine. I'm fine, Babe." Ella said carefully, realizing that everyone was staring at us both now. I glanced further at Darius's direction and saw he had concern etched on his face. I needed to ease this tension--whatever this was! Why did she suddenly overreact like this?"Okay, let's sit down." I said and she listened to me, slowly taking her seat. "Ella, are you sure you're okay? You don't look too good."She relaxed a bit, a fake smile appearing on her face. I knew she was about to lie, but what is going on with her? "I'm fine. Really. I just got something on my mind but I'm good now!"I just nodded, trying to accept her words to be true. She must have been stressing over something but she wouldn't tell me. Ella was a secretive person like that."Alright then. Let's eat." I said. She smiled and took a burger from the box. We ate in silence.Once it was closing hour, I was heading out until I sighted Darius walking over to me. I heaved in a deep sigh, prepared
I didn't hear any response so I turned to face her and saw she stared at me with arched brows. "Oh, I mean I was just asking! I honestly don't know, like I haven't seen him in a while!" I rambled on, and it got worse because Luna just stared at me with a suspicious grin on her face that only made me more uneasy!Finally, she asked. "Have you gone to check up on him?"I blinked, wondering how that was an option at all. If I did, wouldn't he just think that I was desperate if I went banging on his door! This was why I was waiting, hoping he would go to his study room or I would bump into him somehow!"Um, I will. I should do that tonight actually, thanks Freya." I lied. Although something inside of me was beginning to feel desperate to check up on him now."Duke is a very sensitive person. Even I am not so close to him as I wished I was, so you just have to give him a little time to get his shit together. He'll come around." Freya said and it made me wonder if she knew about what transp
Anaya's POV "What?" I blinked. In cases like this, I had to be sure why one of the trio would need my help for anything at all. They were perfect with no flaws! I saw him holding a book so I guessed for an assignment? But they always aced their exams."Can I come in?" He asked again and I relaxed. Normally, Darius would have just barged in. Now that I thought about it, none of the twins had ever been in my room before. "Sure." I stepped away from the entrance so he would pass through. "Okay, so I have a confession to make." He began to say as soon as we'd both sat down on the bed. "What's that?" "I love literature, but it's fucking hard right now. I'm supposed to outline the basics of writing a novel, and what's worse, I can't just cheat my way in. I have to explain to the whole class next week Friday!" Worry etched on his face as he talked. Dean looked so cute, especially when it seemed like he'd just pouted his lips. I nearly blurted out in a giggle at how cute he was.Straighte
Third POV Alpha Donald was tired of what he'd been hearing about Duke. He loved his son but hated how dramatic Duke could be at times! His wife was already worried sick, wondering what could be wrong with him now. He stopped in front of Duke's room and was about to knock when he heard Anaya's voice. "...borrow me some of your clothes! I mean just like two or three, I need to get ready because I'm going out on a date tomorrow! You won't believe it, Ella..."His heart ached from hearing this. He didn't really know who this Ella was, but he knew it was her friend. And the fact that Anaya had to ask her for clothes..."What kind of a parent am I being to her? I'm sorry, Paul." He shook his head as he felt disappointment for himself. He decided to leave Duke and head downstairs to find his wife. "Well that was fast. I knew you were going to Duke's room." Freya said, flashing him a suspicious look.He sat down beside her on the bed, then pulled Freya closer so she would rest on his ches
I didn't hear her well, and apparently, so did her minions. Maria was the one to talk. "What? What are you doing Sarah!""Yes, love. Why are you saying sorry to this loser!" Donna added. "I'm confused."Sarah turned to them and slapped them both. It looked so dramatic that I opened my mouth to watch in shock. They looked too surprised as I'd been too. "Why did you do that!" Donna cried out, still holding her cheeks. "Because I wanted you both to shut the hell up, okay! I'm here to offer my most sincere apology to Anaya, okay!? So you bitches will shut the fuck up, and listen. In fact, you both, say you're sorry right now."From here, I began to suspect this was probably a dramatic fake ass scenario playing before me. Sarah would never apologize to me for anything! Unless she was planning something even more dreadful. "W-we're sorry?" Donna said. Maria gave it a while before repeating the same thing. "Sarah, what is all this about?" I was forced to ask so she could get straight to
"It's green! And look, it's all old. Ella, this is an oversized boot, I can't wear this with the dress. I dunno..." I didn't mean to be an ingrate, but none of this made sense to me. She was supposed to be my friend, yet here she was standing right in front of me handing me her maid outfits--her dead maid outfits!"It's fashion. What is wrong with you? I really tried my best to get you all of this, why are you complaining?" Her tone had suddenly changed into something eerie and definitely upset. "I just thought...I mean, I wanted to look good like you. I have a date today after school, and I don't have anything to wear at all. Besides, your maid is dead. Isn't it like a bad omen to hand me her outfits? It doesn't seem right, Ella."She blinked, then smacked her lips and took in a heavy sigh. "Fine. I'll take all of that back. But you've gotta wear this dress. Okay? It's nice and will look good on you. If I don't see you tonight, I'm coming to drag your ass out at home, you understand
Anaya's POV Once it was break period, Freya came around like she had promised and together we entered the car parked outside. A short while later, we arrived at the big boutique Dean had asked me to meet him at! I was starting to panic from here. Why had she brought me here?We got out of the car and she held my hand tight, maybe so I wouldn't run away?? Freya was being so suspicious now!But instead, this warm smile filled her features as she said. "Surprise! We're going shopping, you and I."I stood there looking stunned but she held onto me more tighter and dragged me inside. The store was so huge and was a lot more than I'd expected it to be. The truth was that I only always saw it from outside but I'd never stepped foot in here before!Two slender ladies came towards us and Freya whispered something to their ears which brought a bright smile on their faces as they glanced at me. "Come with us, miss." They said to me and came to hold me as they led me to a long wide hall with va
Anaya's POV Once it was break period, Freya came around like she had promised and together we entered the car parked outside. A short while later, we arrived at the big boutique Dean had asked me to meet him at! I was starting to panic from here. Why had she brought me here?We got out of the car and she held my hand tight, maybe so I wouldn't run away?? Freya was being so suspicious now!But instead, this warm smile filled her features as she said. "Surprise! We're going shopping, you and I."I stood there looking stunned but she held onto me more tighter and dragged me inside. The store was so huge and was a lot more than I'd expected it to be. The truth was that I only always saw it from outside but I'd never stepped foot in here before!Two slender ladies came towards us and Freya whispered something to their ears which brought a bright smile on their faces as they glanced at me. "Come with us, miss." They said to me and came to hold me as they led me to a long wide hall with va
"It's green! And look, it's all old. Ella, this is an oversized boot, I can't wear this with the dress. I dunno..." I didn't mean to be an ingrate, but none of this made sense to me. She was supposed to be my friend, yet here she was standing right in front of me handing me her maid outfits--her dead maid outfits!"It's fashion. What is wrong with you? I really tried my best to get you all of this, why are you complaining?" Her tone had suddenly changed into something eerie and definitely upset. "I just thought...I mean, I wanted to look good like you. I have a date today after school, and I don't have anything to wear at all. Besides, your maid is dead. Isn't it like a bad omen to hand me her outfits? It doesn't seem right, Ella."She blinked, then smacked her lips and took in a heavy sigh. "Fine. I'll take all of that back. But you've gotta wear this dress. Okay? It's nice and will look good on you. If I don't see you tonight, I'm coming to drag your ass out at home, you understand
I didn't hear her well, and apparently, so did her minions. Maria was the one to talk. "What? What are you doing Sarah!""Yes, love. Why are you saying sorry to this loser!" Donna added. "I'm confused."Sarah turned to them and slapped them both. It looked so dramatic that I opened my mouth to watch in shock. They looked too surprised as I'd been too. "Why did you do that!" Donna cried out, still holding her cheeks. "Because I wanted you both to shut the hell up, okay! I'm here to offer my most sincere apology to Anaya, okay!? So you bitches will shut the fuck up, and listen. In fact, you both, say you're sorry right now."From here, I began to suspect this was probably a dramatic fake ass scenario playing before me. Sarah would never apologize to me for anything! Unless she was planning something even more dreadful. "W-we're sorry?" Donna said. Maria gave it a while before repeating the same thing. "Sarah, what is all this about?" I was forced to ask so she could get straight to
Third POV Alpha Donald was tired of what he'd been hearing about Duke. He loved his son but hated how dramatic Duke could be at times! His wife was already worried sick, wondering what could be wrong with him now. He stopped in front of Duke's room and was about to knock when he heard Anaya's voice. "...borrow me some of your clothes! I mean just like two or three, I need to get ready because I'm going out on a date tomorrow! You won't believe it, Ella..."His heart ached from hearing this. He didn't really know who this Ella was, but he knew it was her friend. And the fact that Anaya had to ask her for clothes..."What kind of a parent am I being to her? I'm sorry, Paul." He shook his head as he felt disappointment for himself. He decided to leave Duke and head downstairs to find his wife. "Well that was fast. I knew you were going to Duke's room." Freya said, flashing him a suspicious look.He sat down beside her on the bed, then pulled Freya closer so she would rest on his ches
Anaya's POV "What?" I blinked. In cases like this, I had to be sure why one of the trio would need my help for anything at all. They were perfect with no flaws! I saw him holding a book so I guessed for an assignment? But they always aced their exams."Can I come in?" He asked again and I relaxed. Normally, Darius would have just barged in. Now that I thought about it, none of the twins had ever been in my room before. "Sure." I stepped away from the entrance so he would pass through. "Okay, so I have a confession to make." He began to say as soon as we'd both sat down on the bed. "What's that?" "I love literature, but it's fucking hard right now. I'm supposed to outline the basics of writing a novel, and what's worse, I can't just cheat my way in. I have to explain to the whole class next week Friday!" Worry etched on his face as he talked. Dean looked so cute, especially when it seemed like he'd just pouted his lips. I nearly blurted out in a giggle at how cute he was.Straighte
I didn't hear any response so I turned to face her and saw she stared at me with arched brows. "Oh, I mean I was just asking! I honestly don't know, like I haven't seen him in a while!" I rambled on, and it got worse because Luna just stared at me with a suspicious grin on her face that only made me more uneasy!Finally, she asked. "Have you gone to check up on him?"I blinked, wondering how that was an option at all. If I did, wouldn't he just think that I was desperate if I went banging on his door! This was why I was waiting, hoping he would go to his study room or I would bump into him somehow!"Um, I will. I should do that tonight actually, thanks Freya." I lied. Although something inside of me was beginning to feel desperate to check up on him now."Duke is a very sensitive person. Even I am not so close to him as I wished I was, so you just have to give him a little time to get his shit together. He'll come around." Freya said and it made me wonder if she knew about what transp
"Nothing actually, I'm fine. I'm fine, Babe." Ella said carefully, realizing that everyone was staring at us both now. I glanced further at Darius's direction and saw he had concern etched on his face. I needed to ease this tension--whatever this was! Why did she suddenly overreact like this?"Okay, let's sit down." I said and she listened to me, slowly taking her seat. "Ella, are you sure you're okay? You don't look too good."She relaxed a bit, a fake smile appearing on her face. I knew she was about to lie, but what is going on with her? "I'm fine. Really. I just got something on my mind but I'm good now!"I just nodded, trying to accept her words to be true. She must have been stressing over something but she wouldn't tell me. Ella was a secretive person like that."Alright then. Let's eat." I said. She smiled and took a burger from the box. We ate in silence.Once it was closing hour, I was heading out until I sighted Darius walking over to me. I heaved in a deep sigh, prepared
Anaya's POV "If anyone dares bully Anaya ever again, if you even dare to look at her for more than two seconds, and I catch you doing that! Then what happened to Mike will only be the beginning of your suffering. UNDERSTAND!!!"The murmur of a response was loud and clear, giving him the confidence to produce a satisfied smirk. "Good." He muttered, then pushed Hank causing him to stagger before he took to his heel. When Darius' gaze fell on mine again, I heaved in a raspy breath. "You good?" He asked again and my nod was vigorous. I saw Ella rush forward to meet me. Her eyes held worry in them. "Are you okay? Come here." She pulled me closer, not minding the stench from the rotten egg, but I did, so I moved away from her. "Ella, I'm fine." My gaze was still fixated on Darius. "Come here, let's get you cleaned up." Ella didn't seem to fear Darius because she just acted like he didn't even exist. She held on to me and dragged me out to the restroom. Ella always had some spare tops
Anaya's POV What the heck? This was Darius's doing?? I should have known! The laughter grew further again. "She's such a loser, ha!" A short dude, Mike, said. Darius stepped out from the crowd, an evil smirk resting on his face. "Say it again, Mike. Louder." He rested his hand on his shoulders, still smiling, "I don't think she heard you enough."My heart sank as I watched them behave like fools. The rotten egg still reeked, making me nauseous."I said you're a loser! And a whore too, just like Hank said!" Mike screamed loudly. "Hank said so too? Wow Hank, hurray to you!" Darius laughed out, eyes lighting with excitement."Yes! Great job that I threw the rotten egg, right?" Mike howled, proud of himself."Oh, you threw the egg? Wow. You've got more of those?" Darius asked. He was still resting his hand on Mike's shoulders."No bro. I had only one." Mike said. "Oh that's such a shame." Darius commented. This was making me frown now. Darius never gave a fuck about the students, Dar