Chapter 27Charity POV'See you in school tomorrow' Those words have been living rent-free in my head since yesterday, and I was really scared of going to school."He's just being crazy. Don't be bothered," I said to myself, then glanced at myself in the standing mirror before leaving the room.The ride to the school was cool just as always, and we soon arrived at the front of the gate. I paid the cabby and headed into the building. As always and as expected, students kept throwing glances at me and whispering as I walked down the verandah, but I didn't what I'm best at. Ignoring them.I was stunned to have found Chase and the other members of the group in the class when I arrived, and this only meant that there was going to be pretty much problem today, but I tried not to get distracted. Holding on firmly to my backpack, I counted my steps to my seat and settled down. I could feel their intense gaze on me, the whispers were inaudible and getting me curious. For a moment, I wished I c
Chapter 28Charity POV"What happened back there, Cha Cha? Are you not going to tell me?" Enny asked me during lunch break, but I just smiled at her."Nothing happened. The principal just scolded me for something, and nothing serious. We are cool," I wrapped my arm around her neck."Why don't we go eat at the canteen?" I asked her."I told you that I brought food in the morning. Are you going to let it waste?" She pouted her lips, and I sighed."I'm sorry, I forgot. Should we go to the rooftop to eat?" I asked her, and her face beamed excitedly."Yes. Let's go there. Hold on let me pack it up," She said to me then went ahead to get her food flask. We headed to the rooftop."This place is so cool. I can literally see the whole school from here," Enny whined as she leaned over the rail, throwing her head up. I guess she was enjoying every bit of the fresh air, which even I wasn't missing out on."Yeah, it's really cool out here. Come on, let's eat our food. Lunch break is going to be ov
Chapter 29Charity POV"I don't think we will be able to go home together. I need to go somewhere on my way home. I'll come over later," Enny said to me before she left the class once it was closing time, and I guess I would be going home alone later.Done packing my things, I was about to leave the class when a junior student came to call me that Chase asked me to meet him on the rooftop, and the glares I got from the students made my skin crawl. Regardless, I left to go see him. I found him sitting on his usual seat when I got to the rooftop."You asked to see me," I spoke up as I stood in front of him."Have you made your decision? You are going to get expelled from the school if by lunchtime tomorrow you don't do the needful. I'm not going to accept your public apology, so don't waste your time," He said to me, and I clenched my fingers tightly beside me. Allowing myself to get laid by this bastard was the last thing I would do, I didn't also want to get thrown out of the school f
Chapter 30Charity POV"I'm going to apologize to him myself to pardon my girlfriend. Forgive her, Sir," Mason apologized to the principal on my behalf."You don't need to. I'm going to talk to Chase myself, and everything will be settled. You have nothing to worry about," I never imagined the principal could be this considerate, and seeing him like this was a bit shocking. Although I was enraged by the shit happening now, but I was also grayed to Mason for coming to save me when I thought there was no other way."Thank you, Sir. Can I make an announcement in her class, please?" He asked the principal, and he quickly gave him his permission. I had no idea what his connection with this school was, but it seemed to me like he was someone powerful and has an impact on the school for him to have been respected like that."Thank you," He said to the principal, then held my hand and led me out of the principal's office."What is going on?" I whispered as he walked me down the hallway, but h
Chapter 31Charity POVThe long wait was finally over, so I took a cab to the restaurant where Mason asked us to meet. The journey was a long one as there was a traffic jam, but I got there regardless. "Sorry for making you go through the stress of coming here. You should've just allowed me to pick you up," He uttered when I walked into the fancy restaurant. It was literally my first time being to such a beautiful and big restaurant, and my instinct told me immediately that this place would be meant for only wealthy people. Even average people won't be able to afford food here let alone poor people like myself that could barely survive."It's fine," I stated as I pulled out the chair and sat."What would you like to have? I'll call the wai...""No, I'm not hungry. Let's go straight to the business why we are here," I cut him off, but deep down, I wanted the food here and would even love take away if I was given the opportunity to. I would eat it for breakfast."Come on, you can't com
Chapter 32Charity POV"How did the date go?" I met Enny waiting for me at my doorstep when I got home, and she rushed to me as soon as I stepped out of the cab that came to drop me off."Why would you do that? It was all your doings and you pretended so we'll like you knew nothing about it?" I scoffed unbelievably, but she sighed."Doctor Mason is sure a snitch. I thought he promised me he was not going to tell you about it," She mumbled disappointedly."Come on, Charity. I wouldn't have folded my arms and watched you get bullied like that. I'm your friend, and I needed to do something to help you out," She pouted her lips, and I scoffed unbelievably."Whatever!" I rolled my eyes at her."How did it go? I mean the date," She asked curiously, but I shook my head."You better go back home because you are getting no words from me," I smirked at her."You can't do that to me, Charity. I've been waiting here in the cold for close to an hour. Are you going to treat your friend like this?"
Chapter 33Charity POV'I'm going to chase you for real this time' I scoffed and cursed under my breath before walking into the school compound. As always, some of the students I bumped into on my way kept throwing glances at me and I didn't even bother to give them attention. I held my backpack tightly and headed to my class.I stopped in front of the class and took a deep breath before I walked inside, and headed to my seat. "Who does she think she is? Because she is dating one of the shareholders of the school now she thinks she can boast about like that?""She's so shameless. Who knows, maybe she seduced him too. Doctor Mason would never have settled someone like her,""Seducing Chase wasn't enough, now she has seduced that young man and had him wrapped around her finger? Gosh! I had no idea people are still this shameless these days,""If she were my sister, I would've cut ties with her. I can't be family with someone this shameless," Some of the students were saying clearly to
Chapter 34Charity POV"I'm so jealous of you, girl. Everyone is going crazy over you. I'm the best friend to a celebrity," Enny whined on our way to the canteen, her attention all on her phone, but I scoffed."Does this look like a joke to you, Enny? My life is getting messed up and you are making a joke out of it? Amazing! I should cut you off real soon," I rolled my eyes, and she scoffed."Who said that I'm joking? Two handsome and super-wealthy men are going to be fighting over you soon, isn't that amazing? It's no joke," She cupped her cheeks in her palms and whined. I stopped and glared hard at her."Do you want to die?" I glared at her, but she grinned at me foolishly while still holding her cheeks."Ugh! You are so annoying," I shook my head and turned to go to the canteen, I stopped when I spot Chase and the other members of the group walking toward me, and as expected, students were following them. What do they want now? I already rejected and told him I wasn't interested, s
Chapter 43Just less than twenty-four hours and Charity felt like she was going to die anytime soon.It was supposed to be a beautiful Tuesday morning, but with Chase under the same roof as her, no day would ever be beautiful for her.Charity stood in front of the mirror and admired the beautiful woman who was looking back at her. It was her reflection. She was proud of herself for the strong and beautiful woman she had grown into, and the only thing she could at least do for herself was to smile."Yes! I'm good to go," she smiled at her reflection one more time, then reached for her backpack she left on the bed earlier and dashed out of her room. She left the house early as usual so she could get to school early.A sweet aroma welcomed her as soon as she stepped into the living room, and her stomach grumbled hungrily, her mouth didn't fail to salivate and the only thing she wanted was to have a taste of the food that smelt so good. When she recalled that the food was made by Chase, s
Chapter 43"Ch... Chase? What is going on here?" Charity could barely speak because she was still shocked by the sight of the living room, not to talk of the weird Chase standing in front of her. This couldn't be the chase Denver she knew. He was the last person to act like this around him."Nothing. Oh, the living room? I'm sorry I didn't inform you before I did this..." He paused and smiled at me."The couches were a bit work out, so I thought I should get a new one and also renovate this place. What do you think? Do you like them?" Charity felt like the world had turned upside down. Was something wrong with her eyes and ears because no way this could be Chase."What's wrong with you, Chase? Did something happen? You can talk to me. Did you get into an accident and hurt your head? What's going on?" She was forced to ask, scared of the way this guy was putting up an act."I'm perfectly fine, Charity. Come on, let's go to the dining room. The food is going to get cold," She was still
Chapter 41Charity POV"When is the class going to end, please?" I whined silently after I checked my wristwatch. It was Monday today and we weren't supposed to come to school since they were celebrating a festival here or whatever they called it, but our History teacher asked us to come to school for a test. Who does that? I thought Chase would be in class too, but it seemed like he wasn't concerned about the test. I shouldn't have expected less, anyway. He was the son of the school owner, anyway. He could buy his way out."And that is all for today. See you tomorrow," the history teacher finally left the class, and as if we all planned it, every one of us in the class sighed in relief."Finally! I thought he was not going to leave," Enny breathed out as he came to sit on her chair. We were separated earlier because she wouldn't stop talking. Good for her, anyway."I feel so drained. We should go home, Charity," she whined tiredly as she brought out her backpack from her drawer and d
Chapter 40"What do you mean you are moving with Charity?" Knox asked as he watched Chase pack his things."It's just temporary, man. I'm not going to stay there forever. You are making it look like I'm leaving forever," Chase paused and looked at Knox."This doesn't make any sense, honestly. You can't possibly leave this place just like that, Chase. I mean, it doesn't make any sense," Jax spoke up as he sat on Chase's bed."There is nothing wrong with that, Jax...""To what end, Chase? To what fucking end are you going to do this? This is madness. I'm your friend and I should tell you the truth. You've fucking lost it," Tristan lamented bitterly, the urge to slap Chase at the back of his head maybe to reset his brain spurred through him but he held back himself. Causing trouble was the last thing on his mind at that moment."Come on, guys. Can you all stop making this look like a big deal when it's nothing? We are still going to see often, we are still going to school together, and..
Chapter 39"Ch... Chase? What the heck are you doing here?" He shrugged, his hands tucked inside his pockets."Is there anything wrong with coming to see my girlfriend?" He asked as he covered the distance between them, and she huffed unbelievably."Gir... girlfriend? I told you to stop addressing me like that, Chase. I'm not your girlfriend for fuck's sake. Stop coming to my house, please," She said to him sternly and walked past him, but he held her hand and pulled her back."Are you walking out on me, huh?" He scoffed unbelievably as he turned to face her, his eyes blazing with anger."You are not expecting me to stand here with you, right?""How much did he pay you?" He asked, his face holding a serious expression, and Charity's heart skipped for a moment. How did he know that she was paid for this? Is he stalking her? She asked herself and swallowed the lump that formed in her throat as she stared at him wordlessly, not knowing what to reply to him with."Is it because of the bea
Chapter 38Charity POV"You are welcome to my humble abode. It's nice to have you here," I wasn't expecting his Mom to be as welcoming and accommodating as this, but she amazed me. I thought all wealthy people were arrogant, but she has given me a new picture to hold on to."Don't conclude yet. She doesn't know that you are a poor girl, Ms.," My subconscious mind reminded me, and I sighed briefly, giving my decision a second thought."Thank you, ma'am," I bowed slightly."You can call me Mom, please. My son is going to marry you soon, so you shouldn't be so formal with me," I almost choked on my spit when she said that, and I was forced to look at Mason, but the idiot turned his face away and left me to smile like a fool. I just hope this woman doesn't mistake this as something serious. How the heck will I explain to her that I was a hired girlfriend?"Hmm," I smiled at her nervously."I made this especially for you. I took my time to make it myself. You should try it," She uttered as
Chapter 37A few days later Charity POV"You look perfect," Enny gushed over my look, and even I knew that I looked different today. The long red pretty gown adorned with stones fitted me perfectly like it was tailored for me alone. I had no idea Enny was a stylist until today, and I must confess that she is really good at what she does. She did quite a perfect job on my hair and my make-up too. Mason called me yesterday that he was going to pick me up today being Saturday so we could go see his Mom. More like his Mom invited me over. Gosh! I'm so nervous."Is this really necessary, Enny? Not that we are doing a real thing, anyway," I rolled my eyes when she added more makeup to my face, but she scoffed."You should make this real. That is the deal. Remember you are not going there as a high schooler, so you need to look your best as the working-class lady that you are," She reminded me, emphasizing the working class, but I rolled my eyes."Whatever," I scoffed."Gosh! Just look at y
Chapter 36Chase POVI drove recklessly on the driveway, hitting the maximum speed. I was so angry that I didn't even care if anything happens to me or if I get into an accident."Ugh! Who the fuck does he think he is? Threatening me? Uh! I feel like killing him!" I yelled at the top of my voice as I pulled over at the side of the road, hitting the steering wheel and venting out all my anger on it. I felt my throat burning like a lump of hot red coal was placed on it. It was burning so hot that I could feel the radiation in my stomach. My blood felt like it was heated, and all I wanted right now was to punch that bastard."How dare that bastard! Uh!" I scoffed again, hitting the steering wheel. I threw the door open and stepped out of the car, slamming the door close behind me and hitting my leg on the tyre until I was worn out, so I just leaned against the car and scoffed loudly."Just because he is her boyfriend he thinks he owns her? He thinks he can talk to me like I'm a piece of
Chapter 35Charity POV"Ugh! I think I'm going to lose my mind, Enny. Chase is driving me nuts," I whined frustratingly as we walked down the road minutes after the school dismissed."You are in the spotlight now, so you should enjoy all you can," Again, she spilled those annoying words and I could swear that I had the urge to strangle her but tried to resist it."I may end up killing you one day, I promise," I glared hard at her, and she chuckled."Whatever! Guess what?" She squeaked excitedly."What's up?""I had lunch with Knox on the rooftop earlier, and I must confess that he's really sweet. I think I like him already. Do you think he likes me?" She held my hand and asked, blushing hard."In your dreams!" I slapped her forehead, and she winced."You didn't have to do that..." She whined, and I scoffed."I'm trying to wake you from that nonsense fantasy. You are not mad, right?" I asked her, but she rolled her eyes."Knox is not as bad as other members of the group. He is humble,