Mykel's pov:
I was so glad that I wasn't classmates with Rissa. My classroom was right next to hers just like our bedrooms.
My new classroom is quiet and we barely up to ten. Just the way I wanted it.
I took a seat at the back row before setting out the contents in my schoolbag.
Rissa's mom also mentioned getting a new cellphone just for me. As much as I would like being under her care, I would also want to return back to Korea.
I can't stay here forever neither do I need to adjust to this life.
Its not going to end and from the way I see it, Rissa's going to get me into trouble with her awkward hatred for me.
I felt a tap on the shoulder and I looked to see who it was. Oh! Austin.
What's he doing here??
"Seems like we are both in makeup class" He chimed into my thoughts.
"Makeup class??" I asked curiously.
"Yeah...this class is made especially for students who are trying to get into a new class without formerly being members of this school. Once you pass the special exam coming up, you get promoted into the original class" He explained.
I smiled.
Passing the examination won't be a problem.
*Oh my!* I heard some voices and glanced at the three girls sitting at the front row.
They were totally gazing at me and they weren't shy at all.
Rissa should come see this.
I quickly chuckled at the thought.
I wonder why she's so pissed off about having me around.
"You're so good looking. Are you sure you wanna go to school? Private lessons are pretty affordable" Austin blurted.
"I have no choice" I replied dryly.
Rissa's pov:
"...Imagine building a house that's actually shaped like a pineapple" Alex chipped and we all laughed.
"You're crazy!" I teased.
She smiled and covered her plate.
The cafeteria was occupied with students moving up and down, only few were settled around a table eating.
Thats how it is during lunch time.
Suddenly, a group of girls walked in attracting so much attention that we had to look.
"Madison and her minions" Zoe groused rolling her eyes.
"I'm thinking of quitting gymnastics. Its not fair that our efforts are not being recognized and Madison is always at the spotlight" Alex complained and I sighed.
"I'm not gonna stop you from leaving, Alex. Its your choice but someone's got to put an end to this Madison madness. I'm gonna keep showing her that she's not the best as she claims she is" I added surly.
Alex and Zoe smiled.
"You can do this, Rissa".
Madison and her slaves walked past our table. We share a brief eye contact but she doesn't react. She went on her way to the counter.
Thats how it has always been.
We don't exchange words but we are great enemies. I don't know what made her have cold and cruel feelings towards me and she has been showing it the little ways she can and I needed no soothsayer to tell me that she hates me.
"So, about the new Korean guy whom we have no idea what his name is - I have plans of taking photos of him" Alex giggled.
"God! Give me a break! You're being so immature Alex" I bickered.
"What do you expect? I'm sixteen for God's sake!" She mumbled.
"Well...good luck with that" I grumbled, busy stirring the spaghetti on the plate.
My phone beeped underneath the purse I held. I brought it out as it continuously vibrated.
It was a notification from I*******m, thus;
>>Lucas Forbes followed you!<<
Oh my God!!!
I screamed like a little girl.
Lucas Forbes followed me!
"What's wrong?" Zoe asked concerned.
"Did somebody die??" Alex added and I couldn't help but laugh.
"No, silly! Lucas Forbes just followed me on I*******m---"
"Aargh!!!" They both screamed which definitely brought attention from all sides of the cafeteria.
But hold on....Why???
Mykel's pov:
Austin and I were starting to talk much better. He couldn't leave me alone for one second and was eager to help me out with anything at all.
He also helped save me from a group of girls that wanted to hug the light out of me. Two of the girls even engaged in a fight just to hold my hand.
Since I wouldn't want that to repeat itself, I took another route that led to the restroom.
Austin was the one doing the leading while I followed quietly.
"This place looks different" I mumbled feeling quite uncomfortable.
"Actually, this is the old restroom. People no longer come down here...but it's still good as new" He replied excitedly.
We got to the door and the first thing that welcomed us was the voice of a girl wailing.
"I think we should go" Austin whispered taking my hand.
I declined and went ahead to open the door. My fist tightened around the knob as a live show went on in front of me.
A girl was pinned to the wall and was being stripped forcefully off her clothes by three boys at a time. She keeps struggling to get away but they wouldn't let her.
"Mykel, let's go. Please!" Austin pleaded in more whispers.
I slowly pulled off my jacket and handed It to Austin who took it immediately.
"Find me a stick" I whispered and his face dropped.
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Mykel's pov:"I'm serious, let's go" Austin groused persistently.The boys had already noticed my presence and they quickly stopped torturing the girl.She gathered her wears and ran off with tears allover her face. I sighed and took my coat from Austin.The boys started leaving and were practically hiding their faces.That's not usual. I was expecting them to pick a fight. Its been a while since I exercised my knuckles.We hurried up and left the place after using the restroom. Lunch time must be over by now."Do you wanna know why they left you?" Austin asked sauntering behind me."They thought I must be the son of someone important so before they attack, they'd find out my background to avoid their father to loose their jobs" I replied and his jaw dropped."You're so smart, bro! That's totally the reason. This school is full of weirdos. Poor girl. Imagine what would
Mykel's pov:"I'm serious, let's go" Austin groused persistently.The boys had already noticed my presence and they quickly stopped torturing the girl.She gathered her wears and ran off with tears allover her face. I sighed and took my coat from Austin.The boys started leaving and were practically hiding their faces.That's not usual. I was expecting them to pick a fight. Its been a while since I exercised my knuckles.We hurried up and left the place after using the restroom. Lunch time must be over by now."Do you wanna know why they left you?" Austin asked sauntering behind me."They thought I must be the son of someone important so before they attack, they'd find out my background to avoid their father to loose their jobs" I replied and his jaw dropped."You're so smart, bro! That's totally the reason. This school is full of weirdos. Poor girl. Imagine what would
Rissa's pov:"Don't be silly, Rissa. Its not nice to lie against someone" Mom replied giving me a scalding stare.Mykel obviously felt embarrassed and he inserted his hands in his pockets."I wasn't staring ma'am" He muttered under his breath and mom sighed."I know dear, Rissa's just making things up. Let's go now" She said and started leaving for the door."You're crazy, do you know that?" Mykel whispered glaring at me.I rolled my eyes as we left the house together. (An hour later)The mall wasn't so rowdy but there were a lot of people around. We each pushed our shopping cart together and picked what we wanted.Mom kept taking yoghurts and ice creams while Mykel picked up some things that he'd be needing for school.I don't even care what he takes!We were almost done when mom decided we
Rissa's pov:"Don't be silly, Rissa. Its not nice to lie against someone" Mom replied giving me a scalding stare.Mykel obviously felt embarrassed and he inserted his hands in his pockets."I wasn't staring ma'am" He muttered under his breath and mom sighed."I know dear, Rissa's just making things up. Let's go now" She said and started leaving for the door."You're crazy, do you know that?" Mykel whispered glaring at me.I rolled my eyes as we left the house together. (An hour later)The mall wasn't so rowdy but there were a lot of people around. We each pushed our shopping cart together and picked what we wanted.Mom kept taking yoghurts and ice creams while Mykel picked up some things that he'd be needing for school.I don't even care what he takes!We were almost done when mom decided we
Rissa's pov:As much as I hated mom's outfit today, I still loved how cheerful she was in making sure I enjoyed the day just like she promised.Okay, I should be happy for her. I mean, most women get extremely fat after giving birth but mom's lucky to still maintain the s3xy look.The attention she was getting from people were just giving me the creeps.So, Mykel got his own fortune cookie. I watched him unfold it and scanned through the note with his eyes.He smiled and put into his side pocket.I wish I could read what's written in there.Mom unwrapped hers too and chuckled."What does it say mom?" I asked her curiously."It states here that 'something good is about to happen' Thats good, isn't it?" She replied and asked smiling."I don't know. It sounds depressing" I shrugged and she laughed.
Rissa's pov:My plan is kind of going as planned. Mykel wants to come along with me. Anything to get out of this boring house.We got to the red car and I handed him the car keys."I thought you wanted to drive" He said staring at the keys."Yes...but I want you to drive first. Like they say, gentlemen first..." I said nervously.He shrugged and got into the driver's seat while I hopped into the back.He started the car and revised from the lot it was parked. He drove the lengthy way to the big gate and the gatemen observed the car for a while before opening up the gate; they pressed the button that'd made the gates to part.The car was tinted so I didn't worry about them spotting me in the car.Great! Mykel drove past smoothly and into the road.My plan's working! I knew that the security guards won't let me drive the car out so I just used Mykel to get past.
Rissa's pov:Mykel removed my hand from his shirt and it covered up the tattoo.I knew it! He's a bad person.He's just pretending for now but very soon, he'd start carrying out his evil plans against our family.If he was so righteous like mom claimed, why would there be a tattoo on his skin?"You're pathetic, make sure you don't come close to me ever again!" I rasped and he glanced at me.He didn't utter a word and took his eyes back on the road."Drama queen" He muttered and I gasped.Wait...is that supposed to be an insult or a compliment? (At the mansion) Mykel's pov:I laid on my bed staring at the ceiling. I had almost forgotten there was a complex tattoo drawn around my body.I was forced to get it.And now Rissa's gonna tell the whole
(Sunday night) Mykel's pov:Rissa and I sat together at the living room watching a movie. She insisted to watch her favorite cartoon and I'm forced to join her.It would be boring if I retired to my bedroom.She cuddled her teddy bear with pineapple sitting beside her. Her hair is neatly packed and she's kinda beautiful.I decided to stare at her instead than watching the movie.The exam would be coming up soon and I'm prepared to write it.Her mom said if I failed the exam, I would have to register into another school.My phone had been ringing so I switched it off. Different girls have been calling and there's no doubt it's Austin that gave them my contact.I'm gonna deal with him tomorrow."I'm going to bed. Enjoy your pathetic movie alone" I said getting up from the couch."I hope you ha
........Rissa's pov.......My Mykel is alive. He was awake, weak eyes by at least he was breathing and all bandaged.A tear slid from my cheek as he dropped his head sideways to we my face.I skimmed past the nurse and ran to him. With trembling arms and wobbly knees. I held his hand pathetically staring at him."They told me you wouldn't make it and that you had given up. I knew it's not possible..." I said exuberantly.He stared at me blankly like he couldn't understand what I had been saying."Why are you looking at me like that? Have you lost your memory??" I asked wide eyed and he chuckled."Rissa...I was shot on my chest not my head" He winced and I smiled warmly at him.The three nurses clustered behind me gazing at us. Mom and dad were at the door watching.
.........Rissa's pov......He shook his head slowly like he was about to drop a bad news concerning Mykel."Well...unfortunately, i can't disclose what's wrong with him. He's really in a bad condition and we are yet to get through with him" He replied and I sucked in some air.He'll be fine, I'm sure."Although, I fear he won't make it, my dear" He added and my eyes flared in astonishment."Why do you say such??" I rasped as my ears perked up."He's loosing his breath. There's no doubt he's gonna give up soon. And there's nothing we can do about it. We'll just have to accept that the bullet tore him in half.." He informed and mom gasped.I slumped ruefully back on the bench hearing mom sob quietly. I was thrown speechless with what we had just uncovered about his health.He really wants to leave me, doesn't he?
........Rissa's pov......Fear hit me like icy water as Mykel was taken from me. My hands and dress was covered In blood and mom kept dragging me away while I tried holding on persistently.They're taking him away. To the emergency room of course but I still felt like a part of me was been ripped off despite my protests.He wasn't breathing! An alarm rang in my mind.My Mykel wasn't breathing when we arrived.Worry snaked through me as mom sat me down on a bench forcefully.I was barely able to breath with hot tears gathering beneath my eyeballs."Rissa! Look at you. You're covered in blood. What on earth are you doing in Korea???" She fired tapping her hands ruefully on the bench.She had gone on her knees in order for her to see my face since I was gawking at the floor."Mom---" I whispered, disintegrated."Whatever
.........Alex's pov......"So, this is the best you can do?" I asked coyly staring at Lucas as he poured me a glass of wine.He paused and glanced at me."No..." He whispered like he was short of words."You know what? Just take me home" I muttered and he flinched."Oh, come on, Alex. I'm doing all I can to show you that this feelings are not weak. They're strong and it's driving me crazy. I just want to be yours and you'd be mine" He said softly and I sighed."I've never had a boyfriend before, I don't...I don't know what to expect. I want to avoid the problems, Lucas. If the relationship is gonna be toxic or I rather be on my own..." I explained gently."I don't know the best way to show it Alex and I wish I did... But don't leave me hanging, please" He pleaded with a helpless look.I want him too but I don't want to give him the
..........Leah's pov..........I panicked fervently as they started making phone calls.There's no doubt, I'm right!."Edward! There are spies out there. We need to leave this place!" I rasped, perplexed."What are you talking about? I didn't tell anyone we were coming to Korea so how is a plot possible???" He hooted."Will you stop protesting and move this car?!! Don't tell me, you don't value your life!" I blasted and he jerked away from his seat that he was leaning on. The moment he tried getting to the front seat, the men rushed towards us and had us surrounded.The door flung open and one of them raised his shirt coyly for us to see the gun there.It meant two things - don't panic and comply... ........Rissa's pov.......I ran after him as fast as my legs could go. I won't let him leave this place without me. I need to
.........Alex's pov........My eyes fluttered open due to the pecking noise I heard on the window glass. I left the bed moving feebly to it.Most times, I get sensitive while sleeping so I can't go back to bed with so much pecking going on.I pulled the window handles and found a little white bird there with a wrapped note attached to it.Aww! So cute and lovely.I carefully slipped out the note and read through it. This is from Lucas...A good morning message.I smiled.He's got a surprise for me too.What in the world could Lucas possibly give me in order for me to like him back? ........Rissa's pov.......He dropped the bottle on the table and took slow steps towards me."Good morning. I don't know about you but I...I couldn't sleep" He mumbled leaning against the table. 
........Rissa's pov.......I looked up and spotted Mykel staring at me. He squirmed out of the bed and took slow steps towards me.When he had gotten close enough, he gently took the gun from me and stepped away."Mykel?" I called stopping him from moving further.I'm sure he knows how absurd this is - to find a gun In his drawer, next to his bed. Is he protecting himself against someone??"How did you get that?" I asked rubbing my hands together. The nervousness I felt was eating me alive."I got it from Mr Frosh. Birthday gift" He mumbled and tossed the gun on the bed.He turned around and sat next to it staring at me."You need It for your work, don't you?" I asked wryly and he let out a soft smile."Come sit down first, there's something I need to clear out..." He beckoned and I ambled towards him.I dropped next to him and I was moved
........Alex's pov........I was on the bed next to mom who had just told me a story she read while I was away. I was starting to get sleepy since it was past my bedtime."...you should see what the doctor did to him. It was so bold and realistic" She remarked cheerfully."I'm glad you enjoyed the book, mom. I've never seen such an avid reader like you are" I chipped and she smiled."That's so sweet. I'll go join your father now. See you tomorrow, Alexandra" She whispered and kissed my forehead.She left the bed and walked out from the room.I smiled and snuggled under the thick duvet.Shoot! I forgot to tell mom about getting my graduation dress - I guess that'll be tomorrow.My phone started ringing shortly and I picked it up without glancing at the screen."Hey, Alex" Lucas said breezily and I heaved a deep sigh of
.......Rissa's pov........Mykel just stood still listening to the man speak. He really didn't say a word till he was done and walked away.Immediately he left, Mykel took my hand and started leading me out of the cinema.He looked a bit tensed up and just wanted to get out of the premises.We got to his car and entered quickly. I was still struggling with my seatbelt when he started the car and zoomed off."Is everything alright?" I asked staring at him."Yes...let's just get home first and do something fun, okay?" He asked and placed a quick kiss on my cheek.I chuckled and leaned back on the car.He's keeping a lot from me, I could feel It right from when he showed up at the auditorium yesterday for my graduation.He just won't say It unless I bugged him."Who's Mr Frosh?" I asked after a short silence and he glanced at me