Chapter 25Charity POVTears streamed down my cheeks as I stared at my reflection in the restroom's mirror. My heart wrenched painfully, and I clenched my fist. I felt my throat burning, it was burning down to my stomach in rage, I felt like devouring someone at the moment, but there was only one way I could let my pain out, and that was to cry."Don't think about it, Charity. You will pull through this eventually, I promise," I assured myself and took a deep breath, pushing all my thoughts away.The sound of the knock on the door pulled my attention, and I shrieked fearfully."It's me, Enny. I brought cloth for you," I opened the door and found her standing with a tracksuit. "I brought this for you. You should change into it. Should I get you anything else?" She asked me after I took the cloth from her, but I shook my head and went back inside after I thanked her. I finally washed myself, then changed into the dress which fit me perfectly as if they were meant for me, and I f
Chapter 26Mason POVAgain, for the fifth time, I dialed Melissa's number, hoping it would miraculously go through, but that was the dumbest thing I could ever think of. She blocked me already, so how the heck was her number supposed to go through? This was all my fault. If only I had given her time and attention, maybe this wouldn't have happened. I was too glued to my work that I didn't even notice I was hurting her.Taking a deep breath, I threw my phone on my king-sized bed, leaving for the balcony to get fresh air and clear my head. Leaning over the rail, I stared down at the compound. The view from up here was beautiful, especially as I could see the whole outline of the house and the compound. The parking lots had many cars which included mine and my little sister's. The outdoor pool had the cleanest water, and the waterfall was everything to make the place so attractive. Our house was rated amongst the top five most beautiful and biggest houses in LA. You weren't expecting les
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?"