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
Good morning sir" Ariana greeted and smiled. Jack saw another quality of Alice in her. Alice is respectful to elders and she always has a warm and bright smile on her face. He suddenly has an interest in this little angel."Why are you crying here all alone?" he brought out an handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to her."Thank you" she wiped her tears with the handkerchief. "It's just that I hurt my knee but it's nothing serious" Ariana lied."It didn't look like you hurt your knee. Here, take this" Jack removed the jacket that he's wearing and gave it to Ariana. "Cover yourself" he added."It's not necessary, you might catch a cold" she pushed his hand with a smile on her face. It's not okay to accept an old man's jacket. What if the wind blows, he might catch a cold."You need it more than I do" he covered her thigh with his jacket."Thank you" she said with warmth. This man reminded her of her father. Her father is just as caring as this man."So tell me child, what happened
Ariana worked overtime in her workplace as she's trying to get her mind off what happened at school. What's the point of going to school and live a life of humiliation. After all, next week she'll be kicked out of school so she should just focus on getting her mom treated. She left work in the evening and strolled to the chemist where she normally buy drugs for her mother."Good to see you Ari" Bella, the nurse greeted "Hi" Ariana smiled."Dear you look exhausted" she said and she fetch the drugs that Ari normally buys for her mother.*Tell me about it, it has been a tough day" Ariana sighs."Make sure to get some rest when you get home" she advised and Ariana nodded her head. "You still haven't taken your mother to the hospital?" Bella asked."Nah I still haven't made enough money to send her to the hospital and I got other house expenses to deal with" Ariana furrowed her brows as she complained. Bella felt sorry for Ariana. She's just a sweet girl who is looking out for her family
Ariana did her morning routine of delivery milk and newspapers and she headed to the coffee shop where she worked after she finished delivery milk. Evening came quickly and Ariana rushed to the gas station where she worked as a pump attendant. She finished her day job and she received her pay. She smiled as she counted her day's pay. If she continued working like this, she will be able to send her mom to the hospital.She strolled happily home. She wanted to take the bus but that'll consume money so she decided to walk home. She sighted a limousine across the road, she found the limousine suspicious as the car keeps following her. She halted in her track and the limousine stopped. She felt alerted and she ran still it followed her. Ariana tripped and fell on the ground as she panted. Who on Earth is following her? and what do the person wants from her? "Could it be Zach?" she mumbled and gasped.The door of the limousine opened and a strong bodied man came out of the passenger seat.
"Mike has ulcer" she replied."What!" Ariana exclaimed. She felt like she didn't hear what Bella said. How could her little brother be diagnosed with ulcer."I'm sure he hasn't being feeding well. How did this happen Ariana?" Bella said with disappointed gaze on her face."I...I don't know" Ariana cried. "Start treating him, please" she begged. "Okay, you can go see him now" she left Ariana.Ariana walked into the room where she saw Mike still whining in pain and he still held his stomach. How could she let this happen to her brother, she admit she wasn't paying any attention to her brother and she's only concerned about her mother but why did this happen."Mike..." she called out his name and sat down on the stool next to the bed."Ariana, my tummy hurts, it hurts" Mike cried."I'm so sorry, it's going to be fine, okay, you're going to be fine, just endure it a little longer. Bella will soon be here to attend to you" she coax him but he still cried. Bella came into the room with a f
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