Chapter 9
I was already used to Davis’s bullying since we were in preschool. I mean Davis had always bullied me, he would call me ugly, break my glasses, laugh at me whenever he passed me in class, throw away my food, call me goblin, drag my hair, force me to be his slave and many more and then whenever he helped me and saved me from being bullied by others he would feel like a king who just saved his people or a hero in a movie Akshay Kumar starred, you know when Akshay saves the heroine, he has this moment where he is allowed to walk in with slow Mo and then his hair is flipped by the wind, yep that kind of scene. In high school I was made to follow him anywhere he went for 2 months just because a kid named Rolley called me goblin and then hero Davis Kumar walks in a shuns him from it then tells him only he has the right to call me goblin and that if he ever hears anyone calling me a goblin he would cut his tongue out, yep a drama queen, I had skipped a lot of classes because I was running petty errands for the dignified hero but he did not care if I missed classes or if I was tired he made me suffer, I would always hate the fact that his intervenes because his after payment is a whole lot more than what you would have received from the bully. I was used to his own bullying and I got used to it and ignored him but every time someone else tries to Bully me, he would intervene like an unwanted ant he is, who asked for your help Davis, who the fuck asked for it. *******Davis had dropped another episode of his annoyingly piercing lines“Goblin you are not my type, having anything to do with you is impossible”Really Davis Garraway, really did you have to? What was that supposed to mean, am I not attractive as a female or do I look like a fellow male gender to you.“Wake up Wake up it’s time to go to school” my alarm rang immediately then I woke up from the nightmare from the previous night.“What a dream, wo!” I said to myself, anytime I came a little close to Davis Garraway he ensured he left with something to think about.“Hold up what time is it” I asked out loud as I noticed my roommates where already done preparing for school.“8:10 princess, since you want to spend the entire day in your bed” Tiffany responded and Sam acted like she did not hear me.“What?” I asked as I immediately checked my phone and it was 8:11“Fuck!” I exclaimed as I jumped out of the bed and headed straight to the bathroom“Peach no matter how fast you run you will not make it in time for your 9am quiz” Sam added as she laughed at my misfortune. Witch. I quickly took my bath as I came out immediately and then I discovered my roommates had already left. I took the closest things I saw and put on my body as I tried to get to class before 9am. *******I finally arrived class at 8:52am, yep, I made it. I arrived class looking like someone who just got hit by a trailer, I looked like a friggin mess. I had a pink top on with a jean jacket on top and then a peach short with a different pair socks, yep a total train reck.“Settle down students, settle down” the lecturer made his way to the class as the students who were watching me and laughing at how I looked had to sit down.“Students we will have to post pone our interesting quiz” He continued. Wait what, post pone what exactly? Post pone the reason I came to school with a different pair sock really man, really.“We have to post pone it as we have with us a new student, he is literally the best student in all of California and the school had to beg him to come to Starman and pursue his international law dream. And after various plea he finally decided to come join us, I do not think it is just for our Star if he has to face a quiz on his first day although not like he won’t pass but it would still be unfair”“Yenyenyenyeneyenyeneyen” I said out of jealousy“Huh, did anyone say anything” the lecturer asked as he looked around and then finally continued“Now he is here with us, without further delay welcome to our department ladies and gentlemen Mr. Derick Mclean” He concluded as the Derick made his way into the class“You have got to be kidding me” I said to myself as the 6’2 dreamy guy I saw in the bar happened to be the star student “Really universe, really why do you keep bringing trouble my way, hopefully he won’t recognize me” I concluded“That was kind of too much sir, thank you” he spoke in the amazingly deep voice, sorry I mean in his deep voice.“No Mr. Mclean you deserved it, now look around the class and go sit wherever you like” the lecturer said as the 6’2 dude scanned the class, I tried to hide my face with my hand then.“Soda water” he said as he chuckled“Fuck he recognizes me” I whispered“What Mr. Mclean? You want soda water?” the lecturer asked“No no sir, I want too sit close to the girl with the blue jacket” he added. Blue jacket, what blue jacket, oh charity has a blue jacket on, yep, he is coming your way charity.“Okay, now go settle down Mr. Mclean” the lecturer concluded as the 6’2 dreamy guy, I mean the 6’2 guy made his way to where I was seated.“Hey is that seat taken?” he asked“Yes, yes, it is” I replied“But I do not see anyone sitting there except for your bag” he continued“You don’t see anyone sitting there? Didn’t you see Chilo? Chilo is clearly sitting there, come on Chilo say hi” I replied as he chuckled lightly“You are quite the character, you never seize to amaze me, is Chilo what you call your bag or is Chilo your Imaginary friend?” he asked as he chuckled.“You are disrespecting Chilo, don’t you see her sitting there, now find another soul to disturb” I added as I touched the air or rather Chilo.“Is there any problem Mr. Mclean?” the lecturer asked“No sir, I was just grabbing a seat” He responded as he lifted my and and sat down.“Curse you lecturer” I whispered as Derick heard it and chuckled.“Why are you laughing, curse you too for killing Chilo with your butt, wait that’s enough with the Chilo” I said as he laughed“Any problem Mr. Mclean” the lecturer asked again“No sir, sorry sir” he replied“You are quite the character you know” he whispered to me as I flashed him a fake smile.“By the way I’m Derick again” he said as I ignored him then he smiled. Weird. Tell me about it sub conscious. ******“Hey… hey… hey soda water” Derick called out as he ran after me“What do you want now annoying piece of the male gender” I whispered“You know I heard that” he said as he caught up with me“Derickkk and what do I owe this fine and most exciting visit” I said sarcastically as he chuckled.“Well, you did not talk to me in class” he responded“So? Last time I checked we do not know each other” I continued“Oh, still feisty” he said as he gave his signature smile.“Okay, but I did not get your name, even at the party” he said“Well, my name will not come of any use to you” I replied as I started walking away“If you do not tell me I will keep calling you soda water whenever I see you” he added“It’s none of my business, suit yourself” I responded as I continued walking.“I will keep following you till you tell me” He said as I stopped“Charity, it’s Charity, now please stop bothering me” I concluded as I left. ******I was at the canteen eating burger and fries when the school’s princess made her way with her entourage to the canteen. She had long golden brown hair, with a caramel completion and a bluish black eye set with a diamond shaped lips. She was truly beautiful. I was still staring at her when the devil made his way to the canteen, yep Davis.Since when did Davis start eating at the canteen last time I checked he was allergic to canteen food so why is he here today, subconscious asked as she looked at me, me? Why you asking me, do I look like his mom?? Ask him when he comes closer.Davis walked into the canteen and grabbed a seat then while everyone drooled because of him he sat and looked round like he did not notice the number of girls staring.“Hey babe” Wow the school’s princess said as she walked up to Davis.“What would you like to eat?” she asked him as she sat beside him and I glared at them.“I do not eat canteen food, I just came here cos you said you were here” he continued as I stood up to leave having had enough of everything.I was leaving with my tray when I bumped into the school’s princess“Oh I’m so sor…”“Shut the fuck up you…. Excuse of a lady are you blind or something? And what’s that? Different pair of socks” she said as she laughed with her entourage and Davis sat and looked.“Look that I bumped into you does not give you right to spit trash about me from your disgusting mouth hole, and to think I even apologized and I’m taking back my apology now it turns out you weren’t worth it after all and yes I’m not at all sorry I bumped into, I guess you deserved it bitch” I concluded as I walked away gloriously, the kind of walk Roman Reigns had when he defeated Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 38 in the winner take all match. Yes, I am a die-hard wrestling fan, I spent most of my nights at home watching wrestling it’s probably the second thing I like asides reading. Oh, oh back to what was going on. I walked out gloriously as I knew she would be staring at me, I was about turning back to see her reaction when she dragged me by my hair and poured dirty water on it.“Hey” I screamed as Davis sat and acted like nothing was happeningShe dragged me by the hair again, this time she was headed for the garbage can when someone held her hand.“Let go of her hair” I could recognize that deep bass voice anywhere, it was Derick.“I said let go of her” he shouted as he snapped her hand off my hair, I had already started sobbing.“Do not ever try to tou…” Derick was shouting when he was cut in“Hey, hey, hey, don’t scream at her like that” Davis cut in.Wait is Davis Garraway defending her right now, like is he defending the with right now?“It’s a girls bant so do not raise your voice at Andera” he addedYep he just defended her over me.“Are you for real now bro?” Derick asked“I’m not your Bro” Davis responded“Fine. But keep your bitch in check” he added as he dragged me to go, I was about leaving with him but I couldn’t I immediately turned back and grabbed the remaining dirty water and I spilled it all over Davis Garraway.“Fuck you asshole, Fuck you Davis Garraway” I concluded as I gave him the middle finger and left. I now triple hate you Davis GarrawayChapter 10Davis Garraway and I have not been the best of friends all these years. We were always at each other, at school, at home and everywhere in between. Davis had always bullied me that sometimes I cried. On my 10th birthday party although I didn’t invite him, I never would, my mom invited him. The party was going smoothly, my mom invited friends and I had invited mine too, then the one and only Davis Garraway made his entrance to my party and yep he made sure his entrance was grand. You should have known what he can do, yeah I know now back to the story. His entrance was grand, the party became all about him, yeah typical Garraway. Then when the type for the presentation of gifts came, everyone gave me remarkable gifts then Davis stood and watched them, then he claimed last to present the gift. He handed his gift over to me and just when I was about to keep it in the pile where other gifts were.“Why don’t you open mine right now” Davis said out loud as the entire crowd’s atten
Chapter 11“I want a new look” I replied as she looked at me in what I would call shock of a lifetime, you know when something close to impossible happens, that look you would have, yep, yep that was the look Tiffany had.“Say what?” she asked in utter disbelief.It is not like I’m stressing or something or maybe I’m asking her to do something out of her power. It was something she enjoyed doing, dolling people up was like her thing, she was known to fix the saddest of girls and make them princesses overnight, that was her gift I would say, so I was doing her a favor actually, she was going to have another gig to do.Davis made series of comments to me these few days and I wanted him to feel shocked the next time he sees me, no, no, no, that came out wrong, I meant I wanted those that laughed at me be wowed when next they see me not like I had Davis particularly in my mind, it was general.Does getting a good life mean staying away from things that makes life interesting?I mean I d
Chapter 12“No Davis we should not be doing this, we should not be doing this Davis no” he kissed me so passionately as he looked me in the eye and I could see the smirk in his eyes.I wanted it too and although I struggled a little I finally gave in, he kissed my neck and was unhooking my bra…“Charity!!!!” Tiffany Shouted“Wake up Charity, you asked me to wake you up you mentioned something about a big test today” she continued“You usually don’t need people waking you up or did you have something strong to drink at the party?” she asked“was it a dream” I said out loud “huh” Tiffany asked as she looked puzzled “Oh, it’s nothing” I concluded as I looked away to prevent further questions.“What are you talking about?” she asked confused“Nothing, Nothing” I said as I got up“It does not seem like nothing”“I had a bad dream okay, now you better get going before you are late” I said as I tried to end the conversation.“Okay, if you say so, Sam already left earlier, there is cerea
Chapter 13Then he kissed me. Davis Garraway kissed me; he pulled me closer and ran his hands through my hair.“You have silky hair” he commended as he kissed my neck, his hands made it’s way to my waist as he held it so tight, he pulled in again as he kissed me again, this time his lips and mine were locked as his tongue explored my mouth. He placed his other hand on my laps as he caressed it and slowly went upwards towards the region the towel had covered, I was already in that mood as I could also feel his erection. His hands made it’ s way underneath the towel as he dragged me towards the bed, he left me and was attempting to pull off his clothes when I do not know why but I pushed him off of me.“What are you doing Davis?” I asked with my eyes still closed“You are making me feel things I should not feel” he responded“We shouldn’t be doing this Davis, leave this room” I said as I stood up to walk away, he brought forth his hands to drag me back and caught the towel, the towel f
Chapter 14The party was going well not until Davis and Andera appeared. “Wow, they actually look fire” Jordan spoke as Davis and Andera made their way to our table“Hey what’s popping guys” Davis spoke as he exchanged the normal guy’s pleasantries: handshakes and knuckle chops.“Dude, you look fire” Mark added“For reals man, I mean I’m the birthday girl but you just had to come and steal my shine man” Jordan added as he shook hands with Davis.“I mean what can I do, grand entrances are kind of a Davis thing” he added“And I see you brought company, the both of you together?” Jordan asked as he looked at Andera“Well, we are no..” Davis was about to speak“Yes, yes we are” Andera immediately answered“I knew it”, they looked it” Anna spoke“Uhh, Davis but I always gave you green light” Sweedy said dramatically as everyone laughed“But for reals man she is gorgeous” Jordan added “Well not as gorgeous as your hyperbolic statement suggests” A voice spoke from the background as the fig
Chapter 15“You are welco….” I was about to complete the statement when someone grabbed my arm and dragged me outside.“Let go of me” I said We got outside a few meters away from the house where the party was being conducted when Davis released his grip on my arm. Yep you heard me, the person that dragged me out of the party was the famous devil, Davis Garraway.“What is your problem dude you always act like a psycho and ouch” I said as I gripped my arm in pain.“Why did you dance with him?” he asked.“I really do not think I owe you any explanations” I replied as I turned to leave, he grabbed my arm again“I asked you a question, why did you dance with him?? You let him hold your waist and the both of you were too close” he said“How is that your business Davis? how does it concern you Garraway? when did me dancing with someone become your business Davis Garraway?” I replied as I snapped my arm out of his grip.“Listen do not ever in your life touch me again Mr. hit and run” I conc
Chapter 16The night was not young anymore, it was 1:15, but I still could not fall asleep, I turned and turned on the bed, I got up and paced round the room.“Charity you are not a night crawler, my love get some sleep your pacing is disturbing my sleep” Tiffany spoke“Sorry” I whispered in replyI went back to the bed and I laid back in, I looked at the ceiling and thought of how undecisive my life seemed at that moment, I was turning around to know if I can get some sleep when my phone vibrated. Who could be sending me a text at this time of the night? I thought people are meant to be sleeping now. I agreed to ignore it as I thought it was maybe a reminder I had set for something. I closed my eyes with the hope of falling asleep, then the phone vibrated again.Does it mean someone cannot get some rest, who the fuck is it anyways, sub con spoke, as I reached for it and I saw and I saw a message from an unknown number.“Who is this” I whispered as I opened the message“Hey, soda w
Chapter 17I had goosebumps all over my body as I walked away from him. I got to my bed and I laid on it and the scenes kept flashing through my eyes you have pretty eyes goblin, I like them too. Wait what are you doing? the familiar voice that always stops me from my thoughts came in. I’m doing nothing I replied, are you thinking about Davis? Davis Garraway? Sub con asked. I rolled my eyes at her I’m not. Wow you really are, I thought you hate him, I did, huh I mean I do; I do. You do, and you are thinking of someone that just asked you if you are scared, he will hit run you again like he did before. You are just unbelievable.I just felt shock over what just happened I mean why did he say all those things he did to me, they all sounded sincere as he said all of them and why didn’t he try to retaliate after I gave him a piece of my mind, normal Davis would say something to try spite me as well, but he did not do that not seem a little off to you? Whether off or not still does not c
CHAPTER 33 The sight, the sight that was before me, was wondrous. a white frothy cascade of water falling into a plunge pool, the rocky outcroppings lined up vertically close to the pool, lichen, moss spread out on the horizon, slippery rock to walk on across the fall, lush grasses of pale green adding to the aesthetic, plants and flowers of different sizes, colors and shapes, i could have i sworn i saw one shaped like a butterfly, a light fog by the waterside, sprays on light water touching the rocks, rainbows, ripples and droplets on the grasses by the horizon, trees clinging to cliffs and overhanging the pool, butterflies sucking pollen from the flowers,birds flying in groups above the sky, flies of colors catching flights with the birds, dragonflies speeding past the eyes, fish splashing in the pool, sun baked rocks, soft beds of grass nearby… I can't even describe all, I looked and I was dumbfounded "This...This is bea
Chapter 32Lying on the bed staring at the 7 inch ceiling decorated with a nice work of aesthetics, I could only imagine the grid of suggestions Tiffany would bring to the table to spice up the whole room. I could not speak nor feel the pain that was draining my breath. I did not know how but drops of tears kept rolling from my eyeliner down to my cheeks, I could not bring myself to recognize the direction at which the pain had engulfed me so much that I produced those tears running down. I knew. I knew she was not coming back, I just wanted her to style me once more, for her to tell she puts on me seems to look stunning on me. She was already planning her 21st Birthday party. Tiffany believed so much in birthdays especially those that came with special entourage, but now sadly she could not turn 21 after all. She just died and left everything, absolutely everything.“But why, why” I kept asking myself or possibly the universe, as that night the world looked unfamiliar and through my
Chapter 31“Does it mean Davis has a thing for me now?” I asked myself as I laid on the bed in my room staring at the velvet color mixed with chocolate and milk colored ceiling. Although my relationship with Davis had gotten better, my full emotions had always been locked down with the belief that maybe, just maybe, Davis is playing with my feelings. But then after what he had said to me that evening “I could not bear seeing the both of you together” I have always heard that the only thing that would make a guy display jealousy for a girl is only when he is into her, does it mean Davis is really into me? Well damn girl, he was jealous? Sub con asked. Well yeah, I mean he said it himself so yeah, yeah he was. Woah so Davis, the Davis, Davis Garraway has shown interest towards you, I mean you. The same girl he calls goblin, well that is a really big twist to this story. You really do not need to rub it in that way sub con.Although sub con’s analysis was rather heart breaking she was rig
Chapter 30The afternoon was chill, it was cool and calm, with the cold breeze blowing from every direction, I could feel the wind blowing through my hair and into my ears. I felt peace and everything calm. “So, what will you have?” Derick asked Yep, we were already seated in a restaurant, the Jin&Jin. A British themed restaurant, well after we had our little British America face off and me stating the fact that the English are not one of the people I fancy, Derick decided that there was no other way top make me see the light than to experience it first hand. So here I am seated in the Jin restaurant waiting to be served“Soda water! What will you have?” Derick asked again“Anything American” I said flashing a smile as he chuckled “I see what you are trying to do young lady” he responded “You see what?” I asked“You asked me to place an order and that is what I am doing now” I added“Soda water” he added chuckling “I said place an order from the menu” he continued while I gav
Chapter 29I tried giving her the look of disapproval but my mom being who she is would certainly act like she does not understand the meaning. But hold up champ, what exactly is your problem with Derick coming over to your house for a meal. Well incase you have not realized it all these years but mom hardly invites people to the house for a meal. Well unless she believes it will benefit her in one way or the other. And so? How does that imply to Derick. I mean he is just your department mate who she picked interest in. I see you are not getting the point here sub con, but I would rather not stress it. let us wait for her to make her actions more understandable.Derick looked at her for a while and then he accepted her offer “I will be glad if you do. I will tell Charity to inform you when I have a suitable day within this week.”“Okay Mrs. Goldtown” he replied as he looked at me and winked “I will get going now Soda Water” he concluded as he left. I watched him walk away, well we
Chapter 28Well, I guess life has taken a good turn around for me, I was starting to feel good about myself, I now storm places like I am king. Yeah, storm maker, I do not remember asking for aid while I was talking sub con. You do not need to ask for help I am always available for you whenever you need or do not need me champ. I do not need you to add parts to my narration. Narration? Which narration? The narration where you exaggerate, day dream and then add parts that are not real? Since when do you storm places like a king champ? Lol. Okay I think that enough for now you can now leave. Well harsh, you do not have to chase me away that way champ, I literally come to show you what is true, when you are lost in your own day dream. Well, I do not remember asking you to aid me leave my dream. You can leave now sub con, bye bye. Fine I am going. Well screw that, where was I? oh yeah so, my life took a turn for the better, everything was looking good, I think I had lost that naïve res
Chapter 27“Hey ladies, did anyone order pizza” Davis spoke as he winked at me “Well yes and we got a hot boy as bonus. I should really start ordering pizza” Tiffany responded“So you work there?” Sam asked as she pointed at one of the pizza boxes. Then Davis chuckled and walked towards her “No sammy, no” he replied“Then what Davis”, Tiffany immediately added“Well I know this will sound as a shock to you guys but I paid the pizza delivery guy to hand me his attire and the pizza boxes” he added as we all stared at him in shock. “Woah, unlike Davis” Sam respondedWell love has the power to do anything. I mean he is obviously heads over heels for yours truly. Sub con added as she took a bow. Shiii do not say anything that is technically false. “And yes 20 pizza boxes? Who would eat all of those?” he asked as he sat down“Sam of course” Tiffany added “So, the both of you do not eat junk” Davis asked as he looked at ne“Well for me it is a maybe I am watching my weight. I added weig
Chapter 26That night was much more beautiful, than the other nights we spent together. By morning I woke up and I could not find anyone in the bed. Did he leave? He must have left. If he left then he is a jerk. I was still speaking to myself, when someone climbed in through the window.“I left to go get you hangover drugs, you were pretty drunk last night” Davis spokeI stared at him speaking and after he was done speaking. I did not know the words to use I was anxious inside and yes I could say now that I have fallen for Davis Garraway. “Did you hear me” he spoke again as that broke me from my trance. “What yes” I replied He came up to me and sat on the bed “How are you feeling” he asked as I looked at him. It was not something Davis would do taking care of someone, being nice to someone. Not just anyone but me, goblin. Oh that was not supposed to be included but anyways I saw a different side of him and that side had made me forget about the hate I had brewed in my heart for
Chapter 25The party continued but we had stopped playing the game prior to what Derick had said. We drank and drank; okay I drank and drank till the alcohol was in control. Shortly after I went to the dance floor and I danced. Just then shape of you by Ed Sheeran started playing.“This is Charity’s favorite song” Sam spoke On hearing this Derick stood up immediately and went to the dance floor and Davis followed him.“May I have this dance my lady” Derick spoke as he stretched out his hands. I was about to take it when Davis intervened “No, you may not, the dance is taken” Davis replied“I do not remember asking you Garraway” Derick added“And I just informed you Mclean” Davis responded as he grabbed my waist“I do not think it is polite to grab a lady’s waist whenever you feel like it” Derick spoke“Well Mclean, if that lady is your I think that that polite gesture is not quite needed” Davis responded Immediately Derick grabbed my hand and pulled me towards him “I got here first