Ariana sat down on her usual spot as she inhaled the cool and calm fresh air. What she did back there in the classroom felt nice, she's happy she did that. She rested her back on the bench and closed her eyes. Now that she has those bitches a warning doesn't change the fact that she needs help. Her mother's condition is getting worst each passing day and of she don't get the money on time...she's afraid that her mother will be gone.
What is she going to do, where's she going to get the money from. She's a $1000 short and she still spent money on the food and drugs. What is she going to do now?She felt a gentle tap on her shoulder and she opened her eyes and glanced at the person. It was no other person but Jeff. What is he doing here?"Hey" he greeted. Ariana hissed as she made an attempt to stand up but Jeff caught her hands."Excuse you, let go!" she yelled."God you're noisey, can we at least talk?" he pleaded."I have nothing to talk to you about"."I'm not letting you go till you hear me out, seat down. Please" he begged.Ariana grumbled as she sat down."So what do you have to say?""I just wanna apologize for how I behaved the first time we met. I didn't leave a good impression on you and I'm sorry...""Wait, hold up...how do you know I attend this school?""Your friend told me...""Annie" she sighed."Look, the truth is that I like you, from the day I met you...""Dude, thank you for liking me but look I'm not interested in guys. I'm not saying that I'm gay, it's just that I don't have the time for guys so can I go now?" Ariana stated."Okay, but I'll be here anytime you change your mind" he stated with a warm smile."Whoa what do you mean?""I'm a transfered student here"."Okay" Ariana stood up and left Jeff alone at her usual spot in school.Just as the bell chimed again, everyone ran out of class. School's over for today. Ariana walked to her locker and kept her books. Just as she's about to close it, she got a call from Annie."Hey Ari" she spoke on the phone."Seriously, you're trying to act innocent after you set me up...""Who set you up?"."Annie I know you told Jeff that I attended this school"."I'm sorry I told him but the guy really likes you and since I've known you, you've never been serious with a guy...""Annie I don't wanna be serious with any guy,I have a lot on my plate right now"."I'm sorry, I promise it won't happen again"."I forgive you but...I'm going to take my revenge".Annie giggled. "Make sure you give my number to a cute guy in your school"."Of course and he's going to have a french accent" Ariana added."Qui" Annie laughed.Ariana closed her locker as she walked out of the locker room. Unknowingly to Ariana, Casey, Sofia and Nora saw her leave the school and they smirk. Looks like those three
"So why do you decided to pair with me?" Jeff asked as he took a sip from his cup of coffee."Cause I don't have a partner" Ariana answered."So tomorrow we'll be given the topic we're going to present in school and we'll meet here everyday to share ideas and discuss about it" Ari added."Cool. Can I have your number then?""Why?""We're going to be partners, I need your number just in case" he answered."Fine, your phone". Jeff handed her his phone as she quickly dialed her number on the phone and handed it back to him. Jeff smiled as he collected his phone. He called the number just to be sure if the number is hers. Ariana's phone rang inside her apron and Jeff's smile widened as he hung the call."See ya tomorrow partner" Jeff dipped his hand into his pocket and brought out the money to pay for the coffee. He dropped the money and left the coffee shop.Annie hurriedly ran to where Ariana is and she sat down. "So?" Annie asked."I hope that this is a good idea"."I'm sure it is".**
Zach walked close to her as he rested on a locker next to hers."Can I help you?" Ariana asked."So you're the girl that insulted my girlfriend right?" "Yeah"."Look girl, you're playing with fire and you're the one who's gonna end up getting burned" Zach facial expression darkened as his voice was as cold as ice."We'll see who gets burned" Ariana said with a chilly tone.Jeff walked to her as he glanced at Zach and glanced back at Ariana."Ariana, who's this guy?" Jeff asked with curiosity in his voice."I don't know him. Let's go". Ari dragged Jeff before he could utter another word.Zach on the other hand couldn't control his temper as his gaze is fixed on Ari's back. Everyone in this school knows Zach and now Ariana is telling a new kid that she doesn't know who he is. He's going to deal with her in this school.Ariana dragged Jeff to her usual spot in school as they both sat down on the bench."Do you know what you just did?" Jeff asked."What did I do?""That's Zach Wilson. Ho
Jeff waited in the hallway in school but still Ariana didn't come out."Maybe she already left" he said with a sad tone. He waited a few more minutes but still, Ariana still did not show up. Just when he was about to leave, he found someone strolling in the school. "Hey excuse me?" he hurriedly ran and tapped the person's shoulder. Zach stopped in his traps and he turned around."Hey, sorry for disturbing you...have you seen any black girl. Actually have you seen Ariana? the girl you were talking to earlier this morning?""No" Zach answered and he left.Jeff paced around the hallway till he decided to go look for her in the bathroom.***********Meanwhile, in the bathroom, Ariana's heart pondered as fear gripped her. She never knew that anyone on this planet could do this to her. She doesn't want this, she just wanna go home and meet her family and she also want Jeff to walk her home this evening.The sound of belt unbuckling shook her out of her thoughts. She has to get out of here.
The light of the the sun woke Ariana. She groan and slowly opened her eyes. Shit, the sun is up and she can't make it in time to go deliver milk and newspapers. She reached for the bedside table to get her phone but her hand couldn't find it. She sat up on the bed and strectched her arms but she felt pains all over her body and a headache. Suddenly what happened the previous night replayed in her head. She was almost raped or was she raped? her body hurt so bad. The last thing she remembered is her head bleeding. She just wished that this is all a dream and she doesn't want to wake up. She would rather die than to wake up and face the fact that she was raped and she has to live like that for the rest of her life. If this is all a dream, she won't be able to feel pain but her body hurt and she has a severe headache. So she isn't dreaming, she's awake. Her eyes sting and hot tears streamed down her face as she fell to the ground.What's the use of living? the only thing that she can b
Ariana came out of the bathroom and she saw the sweater on the bed. She felt a bit refreshed after having a bathe. She put on the sweater and came out of the room and she headed to the living room.She noticed something about Jeff's apartment. There's no one else apart from the two of them. She found it odd and suspicious."Hey, come eat" Jeff stated when he saw her walk into the living room. She saw Jeff bringing out a flask from a nylon. She walks to the dining table and sat down on a chair. Jeff opened the flask and gave her a spoon. "Dig in" he smiled.She collected the spoon from his hand and smiled back at him. She's grateful that Jeff came to her rescue and all that but...she started to suspect him. Where is his family? why is he living alone? is he a kidnapper? She has so many questions running in her brain and she felt scared. She looked at the delicious soup in front of her. Is it poison?"Hey eat before it gets cold" Jeff said. His voice jolted her from her thoughts."Jeff,
Ariana stared into his eyes trying to read him after mentioning the I like you word. She couldn't read his expression so she focussed her eyes on something else in the living room."I promise that I'll visit your family to make sure that they're okay" he assured her. "Since you're here, we should be working on our seminar project about jazz music" he smiled.*******Monday came quickly and Ariana recuperated well. She quickly left for her home before going to school. She prepared breakfast for her family and left for school. When she arrived at school, she didn't feel anybody's gaze on her nor anyone giggling and gossiping about her. Since she has skipped school for a week, people no longer notices her. She felt a bit calm. For the first time in her life, she felt like she belonged in this school, she felt like everybody else. Everytime she walk into the school, there's one gossip going on about her round the school and she's always the one that the spoiled brat in the school always
Chairman Jack took a stroll into his school. It has been a while since he step foot on his school. He got dressed as an average man because he doesn't want to attract attention. He met with some teachers and exchanged pleasantries and he inspected the school to see how the school is faring. He took note of some things that the school want and also talked to some kid to hear their opinion.He strolled to a quiet place in the school. His late wife liked that particular area in the school. He arrived at his destination and he still found that place as quiet as ever. He say down on a bench and started reminiscing memories of him and his late wife. Alice was the one who convinced him to build a School."I want to build a school. I want to build a place for kids to gain education" Alice always says and smile. Jack build this school for his late wife but she didn't stay alive for long to see this school so he named it after her. "Alice international high School".He closed his eyes as he e
Ariana sat with Jeff, her concern evident in her eyes. "So why did you hide everything from me?""Well, I never wanted to be recognized by people just because I'm my father's child. I wanted to be known for my work and who I am.""I understand. Are you okay?""I guess I'm okay.""I can't imagine how you feel right now, with all the pressure. Jeff, you can talk to me.""It's my fault that he's in the hospital. I wasn't there for him and my brother. I left because I wanted to live independently on my own, and this happened," Jeff blinked back the tears that were threatening to fall."It's not your fault.""It's my fault, and I don't know the slightest thing about running a company. I left everything for my kid brother; he's never going to forgive me," Jeff sobbed."Jeff, look at me. Jeff!" Ariana tried to get his attention. "It's not your fault, okay? I know it's going to be hard, but you can learn how to manage your dad's company. You're smart, and I know you will figure a way out," Ar
"Yeah, I wanted to talk to you about that. Are you done packing your bag?" Jason asked Annie."Yes," she answered."Then come with me." Annie walked to her desk, picked up her bag, and followed Jason."So, as you can see, I'm very bad at chemistry," Jason said."I figured," Annie replied."So, I was hoping you could be my chemistry tutor. I'll make it up to you, I swear." Jason begged with puppy eyes. He couldn't afford to fail the upcoming chemistry test, as his father would kick him out. For Annie, this was a dream come true. She couldn't believe that her crush was asking her to tutor him."Sorry, what did you say?" Annie asked, wanting to hear him say it again just to be sure."Can you please be my chemistry tutor?""Sure, but you have to promise me that you'll be serious.""I promise. Can we start now? I don't want to waste any time.""Oh, okay.""Then let's go to my place," he smiled. Annie just stood there, still in disbelief. She pinched her cheek and felt the slight hurt sensa
Khalid felt a slight confusion when the math teacher entered the classroom. The problem was that he had already covered this topic before, and it was intended for first-year seniors. Just as he was pondering this, his phone vibrated, signaling a new message. It was from Zach:Zach:😂😂Realization dawned upon Khalid. Zach had intentionally registered him in a lower grade. Khalid clenched his fist in frustration.Khalid:Damn it! I swear, I'm going to get back at you!Zach:You can do that later. For now, just keep an eye on her.'Keep an eye on her'? Khalid couldn't believe what Zach was asking him to do. He wasn't some sort of guard or watchman. However, a mischievous smirk appeared on Khalid's face as he thought about how to give Zach a taste of his own medicine.Khalid:Well, she is cute though. Why didn't you mention that she's black?Zach:Don't even think about hitting on her.Khalid:Hmm, I can't make any promises. ********"Try to escape now," Zane said, a sly smirk appeari
"Ariana, pull over!" Zach yelled, worried that Ariana's reckless driving would end up putting both of their lives at risk."Wait, I got it! I got it," Ariana said with a smile before finally pulling over. Zach let out a sigh of relief, and Ariana did the same."So, how did I do?" she asked, curious to hear Zach's thoughts."Terrible, but thankfully we're not dead," Zach replied, relieved that they had made it safely."I can't wait to drive your car again," Ariana said as she grabbed her bag and stepped out of the car.Onlookers were amazed and shocked to see Zach giving his keys to a girl he was dating. After all, he had never let any of his previous flings drive his car."Um, maybe, but I'll teach you how to drive," Zach said, a nervous smile on his face."Shit! I'm gonna be late for class..." Ariana suddenly exclaimed, realizing the time."Hold on, doll face. You're forgetting something," Zach interjected, trying to get her attention."What? Oh, your keys. Here," she said, tossing h
After dinner, Ariana helped with the dishes while Zach and Mike talked a bit in the living room and Helena joined them shortly. "Mike please show Zach to the guest room"."I'm sorry but I normally sleep next to Ariana, it's just so hard to fall asleep without her by my side," Zach said. "Oh," Helena said with a surprise glance. "Then show him to your sister's room" Helena added. Mike gave his mom the look that says 'I disagree with that decision'. He hesitated a bit but showed Zach to Ariana's room. "I'm watching you" he stated as soon as they arrived at the door of Ariana's room and he left Zach to his room. Ariana finished with the dishes and her mom handed her some pants and a shirt. "Give these to Zach, he can wear it for the night. And we'll talk later baby" Helena said. Ariana blinked her eyes, she didn't know what that means but anyway, she headed to the guest room and knocked on the door. "Zach open up" she knocked but he didn't open up the door. "He's in your room" Mike
Chapter 60Zach sighs and orders some food for her, he's sure that Ariana is starving. Ariana changed into her pajamas and she tied her hair in a messy bun, she stared at the mirror for some time. She just has to pretend like she didn't remember from the previous night. She can't believe what she did to that stranger, he was only trying to prevent her from falling but she...she is such an idiot, why did she do that? She doesn't want to bump into him again till she leaves this place.She entered the room, and Zach already ordered flood for her. Ariana's eyes shone like stars when she saw the food and she forgot pretending not to remember what happened the previous. She sat down and she ate like a carnivorous animal who hadn't eaten for three days. "Take it easy" he chuckled and slowly shook his head. He got up and entered the bathroom to have a shower. Ariana finished with her dinner and she lazily laid on the bed. Zach finished with his bath, he wore a pair of pants with a towel arou
"Zach remember the promise you made to me when I was six, you can't break that promise" she started with teary eyes. "Zach we don't know what's out there...""I'll be fine, I promise" he gave a reassuring smile. "Let Tyler come with you, please?"Zach sighed. "Fine, he can come with me"."I'm coming too" Dylan stated. Zach hugged Anika before leaving. Anika sat down at the edge of a rock waiting till they arrive, she hope they arrive safely with Ariana. **********"Found anything?" Tyler asked as he searches for footprints in the woods. "Hmm..." Zach squatted and he touched the ground, it looks like a footprint but the footprint is not that clear. "What were you doing earlier? Why weren't you with her?""What are you insulating? That I'm the cause of this?" Zach got up and he glared at Dylan. "Yes...""How am I the cause of this?" Zach got very annoyed with Dylan's stupid questions and he felt like punching him to blow lit a little steam. "You were stuck in your hotel room all d
"What if we meet lions or snakes or...""Calm down Nika, I'm sure those animals don't live here, if they do the teachers wouldn't send us here" Ariana patted Anika's back gently. "I feel like I'm part of a girl scout!" Kelly said excitedly. They searched east of the forest but couldn't find the plant. Everyone is exhausted but luckily they brought snacks and water. "Wait I see it!" A student shouted and pointed at the plant when she spotted the plant. Everyone followed her finger and lo and behold they finally found it."We did it!" Falcon smiled widely. Ariana felt like passing out, they have been walking for hours in search of a dumb plant but she is glad they finally found it"Here" Tyler handed her a bottle of water. "Thanks" Ariana smiled and took a long sip from the bottle. "I didn't know you were interested in stuff like this, I thought you would be more like Zach" she added."Nah I prefer being in my bed right now but Anika forced me to come" he sat down on the ground nex
"Really? Yay! Thank you, you're a darling!" she gave him a quick smack kiss. "But first..." he removed her shoes. "Hurry and go get the wine. Don't worry, I'll get it myself" She got up from the bed but she staggered and she fell to the floor hitting her butt on the ground. "Ow!" she cried out. "Are you okay?" "No this stupid floor, I hate it!" she hit the floor with her palm. "Zach my butt hurts" she sobbed. Zach is speechless, he doesn't know what to do or say to her, she's acting childish and innocent. He smiled, he likes this side of her, and he will like to get her drunk again so that he can see this side of her again. "Let's play a game of hide and seek" she suggested. "You'll call the numbers and I'll hide, okay? now call the numbers" Her smile brightened and she stood up. "Call the numbers, what? You don't know how to count?". "You're so dumb, let me teach you how to count. One, three, ten, or was it two".Zach burst into laughter, he has been holding his laughter and he