Chapter One Hundred Forty-Six: CCTVSamantha's POVI didn’t go to school for a week because of what happened. I insisted on going back because I missed our quizzes. I still have a lot of activities that I need to catch up on.“Are you sure? I can still talk to your professors,” Diego said while handing me my bag.“I’m sure. I’ll just call you when I’m heading home,” I told him. He nodded and kissed me. “I love you. I’ll call you later,” I added.“I love you too. Call me, okay?” he said. I smiled and waved as he drove away.As I walked through the hallway, I could feel some of the students staring at me. Some were murmuring.I took a deep breath and continued walking. I never wanted to catch their attention. In fact, I’d rather stay unnoticed. But ever since Tiffany and I fought, it seems like everyone here is just waiting for the next drama they can watch.“Sam!” I saw Windy running in my direction. I wasn’t sure if I should smile or not. My gaze went to her arm—it was familiar. I’d s
Chapter One Hundred Forty-Seven: Anxious Samantha's POV“Gorgeous,” he whispered in my ear, making me giggle.“I think we should go now,” I told him, but he just kept staring at me. I smiled genuinely.He kissed my forehead, and I smiled at him. We both left his house, and he opened the car door for me.Tonight, we are going to a party—his friend's engagement party. I had told him I wanted to stay home, but he insisted he wouldn’t attend unless I went with him. He said he wouldn’t feel comfortable leaving me alone in the house.“It’s Jake’s engagement party. You haven’t met him yet,” he started. I nodded, looking out the window.He held my hand and made me look at him. “You seem quiet. Is something wrong?” he asked. The truth is, I was still thinking about the bracelet. I saw it that night—it stood out because of its dominant color, even in the dark.“About the CCTV... is that the only footage they found?” I asked him. He looked at me curiously.“My assistant went there after we got
Chapter One Hundred Forty-Eight: Serves Them Right Samantha's POV"I'm excited!" Jane said while carrying her luggage. I laughed, looking at them. They seem like they’re going on a five-day trip."It's obvious. I think you packed your whole closet," Anna laughed. Jane rolled her eyes. We’re going on a one-day trip, but since my classmates insisted, they want us to sleep over at the hotel.It’s more like a trip, but of course, it's also part of our lessons. We'll be staying in a hotel."Just remember what I told you guys: do not go anywhere far from the place," she said. Everyone nodded at her."I hope you enjoy this day," she added, looking at us carrying our own luggage."Get inside the school service now." We started boarding the bus. Of course, Jane and I sat together, while Anna and Windy were seated behind us.I saw Tiffany and her group heading for the back seats. But before she could sit, she gave me this smirk I couldn’t quite figure out.I just ignored it. "I'm glad Diego ag
Chapter One Hundred Forty-Nine: Damn HerSamantha's POVMs. Caroline started to discuss her lessons. She made us do a lot of things connected to our course. It took four hours before she finished her lessons.“That would be all. I hope you learned something from today's subject. Now, you can go somewhere and visit this place, but I want you all to be back before it gets dark,” she said. Everyone got excited, talking to their own circle of friends.“Let's go! I want to go to the beach,” Windy said, pulling our hands. I laughed while watching the others excitedly heading in the same direction.We were actually already prepared for this. Everyone started swimming. Adrian and the other boys couldn't come because today was their final game.They were at school practicing because tonight would be their final match.That's why he couldn’t come.“Come on!” Windy said, removing her shirt. She was now wearing a two-piece swimsuit. There were also other guests here relaxing.I laughed and sat on
Chapter One Hundred Fifty: Danger In The DarkSamantha's POVIt was seven in the evening when we decided to go out for a drink. The others were also there drinking. Ms. Caroline didn’t know we were out. She checked on us at the hotel earlier, before seven. Of course, we stayed there until she was assured we were already in our rooms.“What if Ms. Caroline sees us here?” I asked them. I wasn’t drinking. I wasn’t in the mood, to be exact. Besides, if I started drinking, I wouldn’t be able to control myself and would probably get drunk.“She won’t. One of our classmates told me she went back to her room. She’s probably sleeping soundly by now,” Jane replied. She seemed to have forgotten about what happened earlier.“Guys, don’t get drunk. I can’t carry all of you back to our room,” I told them. They nodded at me.“You know what? I’ve noticed you’ve been quiet lately,” Anna said to Windy. We all turned our attention to her. She looked at us awkwardly.“Have I?” she laughed, then took anot
Chapter One Hundred Fifty-One: Tention And ThreatsDiego's POV"Let's make a deal. You'll stop helping Henderson, and I will help you grow your business more than you could imagine." That monotone voice echoed in the four corners of the room.I slowly looked at him, leaning my back on the chair. This was actually my first time meeting him in person—a very clever businessman."How?" I replied shortly. He chuckled, looking at me with authority."That's too easy. Though I still can't believe, even now, that you managed to help their company recover their stocks so easily," he laughed sarcastically, trying to insult me."But yeah, anyway. It's easy. I have more connections than you do. I'll make you the biggest among the rest," he said, trying to sound convincing. It could either be a trap or not. I don't trust someone like him."How would you do that? You lost some of your investors because of what happened," I told him, smirking. He looked at me, directly in my eyes."Young man, I know
Chapter One Hundred Fifty-Two: SuspicionsSamantha’s POV"Tell me, Ms. Tiffany, did you do that to Ms. Jane and Anna?" Ms. Caroline asked her. She found out what happened at the hotel. We are now at school, in the guidance office to be exact."What? No, why would I do that? Why do you always accuse me of something I didn't do!" she retorted, looking at Jane.She's mad. Ms. Caroline’s gaze shifted to Isabel and her friends. "Tell the truth, Isabel. You’re Tiffany’s friend, you're always with her," Ms. Caroline pressed. Fiona and Faith lowered their heads."Ms. Caroline, Tiffany would never do such things like that. Why would she? That’s dangerous, it might hurt them," Isabel said. I rolled my eyes. What a liar. I could see a smirk on Tiffany's face."You liar! I saw you laughing that day before it happened. You were also laughing when I was struggling in the water. How the hell would this bitch not be on your side when that happened?!" Jane’s voice rose in anger."Jane, watch your word
Chapter One Hundred Fifty-Three: A Night Of Love Samantha’s POV“What is it?” I asked him while I was busy putting my light makeup on. I'm wearing a white dress right now.“Nothing, I just can't help but stare at you,” he told me. I looked at his reflection in the mirror and smiled broadly.“Stop it,” I said, feeling a tingle from the way he was looking at me. I bit my bottom lip. He suddenly showed me a small box.He opened it, and I was surprised to see a beautiful necklace. I watched as he carefully placed it around my neck.“Thank you,” I said, hugging him. He hugged me tightly. “It's beautiful,” I added while looking at it in the mirror.“I’m glad you like it. It suits you,” he told me while hugging me from behind. He started kissing my neck.“Let's eat,” he said while holding my hand. I smiled at him and nodded.He opened the door, and I was about to step out when he went behind me and covered my eyes with his hand.“Close your eyes for the meantime,” he uttered.“What is this?