Alex povI couldn’t be more thankful hearing the bell. Signaling the end of lectures. I rushed out of the class even before Mrs Green could even say “boo”.Sounds illegal, right? But seeing as the bitch was trying to get on my good books, because of my new identity, I guess she wouldn't be offended.I was already going out of my mind from all the pretense and forced smiles from those that have taunted me. Laughing at me when the Elites and Andrian made my life a living hell. It makes me want to throw up seeing how people change overnight.I breathe a sigh of relief, enjoying the silence of the closet that I had hidden in. Now is time for lunch, and I know going there now would be disastrous. After 30 minutes, I crept out, making my way to the cafeteria Wilhite trying my best not to encounter anybody.***********The appetite I had for food this afternoon died immediately when I entered the Cafeteria. It was like I wore a magnet and the students were a bunch of heavy metal. What surpr
Alex PovHis face was a storm of emotions, hurt, anger, and confusion. My stomach sank.“Peter?” I said cautiously.He crossed his arms, his eyes narrowing as he looked at me. “So it’s true, then?” he asked, his voice thick with disbelief.“What’s true?” I asked, already dreading the answer.“That you’re one of them,” he spat, the word dripping with contempt. “An elite. You’ve been one this whole time, haven’t you? And you didn’t say anything. Why? Were you using me this whole time? Was I just some… some project to you?”His words hit me like a slap, and for a moment, I was too stunned to respond. “Peter, no,” I said, shaking my head. “It’s not like that. I didn’t even know until recently…”“Oh, so now you’re the victim?” he interrupted, his voice rising. “Do you know how stupid I feel? Defending you, standing by you, only to find out you’ve been hiding this the whole time?”People were starting to gather, their curiosity palpable. Phones were out, cameras flashing as they captured th
Alex pov As I walked into the hallway the next day, my eyes scanned the crowd, hoping to find a particular face. I noticed that the students were now minding their business, only hidden glances and hushed whispers,it was a far cry from what happened yesterday. The V.C, as promised, has taken care of it. I was thankful for that, I didn't know what she said or did, but it worked perfectly. I wear my normal hoodie and dark glasses to cover my sunken and swollen eyes. I did not sleep well last night. Constantly thinking about Luke and how he didn't call me throughout yesterday. Then I saw Luke standing by the lockers with his usual nonchalant posture, talking to a few guys from his basketball team. I breathe an air of relief. At least he is okay. I have been worried as to what his actions will be, finding out that I am not the poor boy I was. A nervous smile broke across my face, a flicker of hope rising in me. I pushed my way through the crowd, weaving between clusters of students u
Alex povThe thoughts of the badge was on my head throughout the whole day. followed by what it actually meant. I couldn’t concentrate the whole day, even in sports. The coach had to call me back several times, as I kept on spacing out. According to Andrian, it's a secret party for a select few. I slung my backpack well, crossing the gate of my college.“Alex!”I stopped in my tracks and turned. It was Luke jogging toward me, his expression earnest. His hair glinted in the sunlight, and there was something softer in his eyes now. Was he feeling sorry?“What do you want, Luke?” I asked, crossing my arms.He stopped a few feet away, catching his breath. “I need to talk to you. Pleassse, hear me out.”I raised an eyebrow but said nothing.“I’m sorry,” he began, his voice quieter than usual. “For everything, I know that you are hurt for how I’ve acted, the things I’ve said. I was a complete jerk, and I don’t blame you for being mad at me. I am sorry.”I blinked, taken aback by the sinceri
Alex povI stood in front of the mirror, adjusting the collar of the black button-down shirt Linda had insisted I wear. My palms were sweaty, and my heart thudded loudly in my chest. The thought of attending an Elites party, a world so far removed from my own, filled me with unease.“You’ll be fine,” Linda said from her spot on my bed. “Just don’t let them see you sweat and tremble all around. It will spell doom on your face day. Confidence is key.”“You don't understand, Linda, this party is absurd. Firstly I don't know if it's some kind of a cult gathering and two of all people , Andrian, had to deliver the letter.”“Calm down, Alex, it's just a party” Linda tries to smoothen my Ties, but it is always shifting.“It's not just a party, a freaking induction, what if we kill someone, or drink blood, that's what happens in induction, right?”I was already going out of my mind. And to top it off, I don't even know where to begin. Or where to go to the induction. I only know that it will
Alex pov“Hey baby” I am sorry for not coming to carry you…” Luke began immediately when we met, but he had to stop halfway, as andrian came out of the car, with an evil smirk.I facepalmed myself, caught in between the two boys' beef. Luke's expression kept on changing from surprise to anger and back to anger. Guilt gnawing at me became words seeing his hurt face and then Andrian that had a look of triumph.“I am Alex Ride,” he said, staring at Luke.“And why you of all people, when did you start volunteering to be a ride” Luke asked, his muscles already stretched in a fighting stance. I figured that he would jump on Andrian anytime soon.“Incase you don't remember, dummy, the giver of the letter is mandated to be the ride of the new Elites. And don't worry, I am not stealing Alex from your little jealous self.”“Hey, hey” I stepped in immediately before things got out of hand. “am okay Luke he didn’t do anything other than to bring me here”“Yeah, nothing absolutely happened,” he
Alex povWe came out of a clearing. The walk was a long and excruciating experience, but we scales through. I was holding lukes hands theoughout. But I was not prepared for what was waiting for me as the clearing became visible to me.Gathered around the clearing where all the elites were in my school. Josh and his friend, plus other students. I spotted andrian also who gave me a wink.“He followed an easier track, cutting he whole journey short” Luke explained, as if aware that the question was burning through my head. That made a lot of sense. I thought. “but why didn't we follow the same story cut?”“Because it's a must that you will follow the long road. It's a part of the formality.” i scanned my surroundings, as Luke was still talking, but something didn't look right. everybody was not sitting on the level of platforms. Some were higher than the other. And there were even the highest raised seats, but no one was sitting on it.“About the seats that's a long culture of the Eli
Alex povI stumbled back, my mind scrambling for an explanation. The man's eyes flicked from the graffiti-covered walls to the fuel-streaked ground and then to the lighter still clutched in my hand. His face twisted into a mix of anger and disbelief.“I…I am so sorry” I tried to apologize while making sure my mask was still intact. but his next words made me realize there was no need to.“Get the criminal,” my teacher said to the two security personnel. Without looking back, I turned and fled into the bush.I could hear the sound of their footsteps. They were right behind me. My heart was burning from the adrenaline that was pumping inside me. What have I gotten myself into?I heard a rustle. Before I could react, a shadow appeared beside me. “Run,” the masked figure said to me, their voice low and urgent.I hesitated, torn between staying to explain myself or escaping the chaos I had unwittingly caused. But the masked figure didn’t give me a choice. They grabbed my arm and yanked
Alex pov ‘D7 Avenue’ is the name of the street Luke had told me that the party was being held at. It's not like he told me directly. He mentioned it when he was practically forcing me to come. Immediately I alighted from the taxi, it was not difficult to spot the only house in the street that actually looked like a castle. It loomed at the far end of the street. That must be the house of the Elite that hosted the party. And I was right. “Your gate pass” a deep voice stooped me from my gnawking. “Ohh, gate pass?” I asked, looking at the burky and huge bouncer who was not looking so happy with me. like I was an annoying fly. “Are you joking with me?” he scowled at me. His eyes peered at me in suspicion. Luke didn’t mention anything about gate pass. I had thought it was an all Elites party, but apparently, it's not. But it can't hurt to try. “I am an Elite, I forgot my pass at home” I lied, hoping it would work. “You think I am joking, right? How can an elite come with a cab
Alex pov“I know you are feeling it, Alex, that's why you have not run away like a scaredy cat.”Where was this going, and what was he talking about feelings?. I stared dumbly at him, trying to figure out if this was really happening. Something about him, the prodigy felt familiar, like we have been close before. It was confusing, and for a while, I thought I had gone mad.“Look at me,” he said, raising my chin up to meet his piercing gaze. Something about that movement felt like it was the most natural thing in the world.What was wrong with me?. I screamed at myself internally to push him off, and ran back home, but my other side, the other side that had come out during the explosion, when I was with Andrian…Wait, Andrian, that feeling…“Let me show you something,” the music prodigy said softly, going for his mask.My eyes widened as I was surprised at his actions. Was he removing his mask? There was a story that nobody has ever seen the prodigy face before. It was always a hot t
Andrian pov March 13th, 20XX “The Davidsons are becoming too much of a threat. Their influence is spreading like wildfire, and their connections are unsettling. If left unchecked, they could ruin everything we’ve built.” That was part of what was written in the journal. It was talking about Alex and his family. I slammed my hands on the horns, swerving hard to avoid hitting a phone boot at the side of the road. I couldn’t just stop thinking about what this revelation could mean… “The lights turned red, but I didn’t stop, I was too engrossed in myself to care. I pressed the accelerator harder than I should have. There was only one place I could go now, somewhere that didn’t feel like a constant reminder of my father’s lies or my own guilt. Her place. The siren of the police at my back didn't bother me. Nor did I as much as spare them a glance. My mind was still reeling from what I had read. They have assembled. given the order. It’s not a decision that was made lightly, but it
Alex povI felt electricity travel from where he grabbed me up the way to my spine.Before I could react, I felt myself being dragged by him into an empty classroom.“What the fuck andrian,” I screamed at him. As he locked the door with a click. “You left for two weeks,” was the only word he said.“Yes cause I didn't want to set my eyes on you” I glared at him. I couldn’t even believe I was talking to him. Not after everything.“I am leaving” I announced, making to leave, but andrian blocked my way, grabbing my hand.I felt the same tingle from earlier on immediately creep in. I withdrew my hand as fast as I could.“What do you want from me, andrian!,” I asked, my anger rising at the moment. “You were hiding from me, isn't it” andrian ignored my outburst, smirking at me. “That's why you never picked up my calls.”Calls?, I was momentarily taken aback at what he said. But who cares? This is Andrian we are talking about. A manipulator and a liar. Luke's words floated in my mind. I w
ALEX POVTwo weeks laterIt has been almost two weeks since the fire incident. The eatery was razed to the ground. And until today, the culprits were nowhere to be found. I got up from my bed, fighting the urge to lie down again, despite today being the day of school. For the past month, I have not gone to school.I still felt that it's because of what happened at the induction that came biting back at me. My mother Viper and everybody had tried to comfort me , even promising to build another eatery for Mr. White, but all to no avail.The guilt was still there. I sighed, not bothering to check my phone for fear of seeing a lot of missed calls and messages, the majority from linda, and Luke. I had also seen an unknown number call me, but I hadn't picked any one of them.“Honey, how are you feeling today?” My mother smiled brightlyI nodded, not having the urge to talk much. I went to the kitchen managing a slice of bread to keep my mother from talking and bidding her goodbye. I went
Alex povThe ground shook beneath us, and the sky lit up with a fiery glow as the sound of shattering glass and panicked screams filled the air.I pushed Andrian away, my heart racing for an entirely different reason now. “What the hell was that?”He didn’t answer, his eyes fixed in the direction of the explosion. For the first time, I saw genuine fear on his face, and it sent a chill down my spine.“Andrian?” I prompted, my voice trembling.He turned to me, his expression unreadable. “We need to leave. Now.”Noo, I need to know what happened” I insisted. I shoved Andrian away from me, my breath hitching as I turned toward the source of the chaos. My heart sank like a stone as I saw it, the source of the explosion.The eatery I’d worked at for years was engulfed in flames.“No,” I whispered, the word barely audible over the crackling fire. My feet moved before my brain could catch up, carrying me toward the burning building.“Alex, stop!” Andrian’s voice rang out behind me, but I ign
Alex pov “Just go home, Alex.”“Andrian…”“Go home,” he repeated, his tone sharper this time.A normal me would take that as my cue to get going, but I don't know the sturdiness that overtook me.“Noo…” The cool night air clung to my skin as I stared at Andrian, still leaning against his car. He looked as perfect as ever, the scarf had draped off his neck, I saw myself fighting the urge to point it out. What was wrong with me?.I crossed my arms, narrowing my eyes. While we entered into a staring contest. Him staring at me like I was out of my mind.His smirk returned, though it didn’t hold the same bite. Instead, there was a glimmer of something almost playful in his eyes. “You're more stubborn than I thought,” he said, his tone dripping with something that sounded like admiration. “Fine, you caught me.”I blinked, caught off guard by his easy admission. “Caught you doing what?”“Stalking you.” His voice was light, teasing even, but it didn’t match the heat in his gaze as he took
Andrians povRage was bubbling inside me. I don't know why, but Alex suddenly asking about the melody had ignited a sharp anger inside me. I trudged down the hallway like a soldier on death call. Everybody knows better than to clear from my way without being told. I don't know why I was feeling angry, is it because Alex had interrupted my music with him, eavesdropping at the door. I know it was innocently done, but I can't help but feel offended that my privacy was intruded.Maybe that was one of the many reasons or that I had shown too much of my emotions just in one day. It was going contrary to what I believe in. And that should be why I am angry.“Andrian sweety” I heard a voice, and before I could turn, a hand snaked itself from behind me.June!. I felt disgust, untold disgust that it took all my control not to slam her stupid face across the walls of the hallway.June was the last person I wanted to meet.“hey” I muttered, forcing a smile.“I haven't seen you for ages, Andria
Alex’s POV I barely managed to remain calm, with the level of embarrassment and coursing through me. The sheer weight of the tension and scrutiny in the room was enough to suffocate me. The music prodigy glared at me, his piercing eyes practically burning holes through the silver mask that covered his face. His aura radiated power and anger, and I felt smaller than ever under his gaze. “I’m so sorry,” I stammered, bowing my head slightly in a desperate attempt to diffuse the tension. “Sorry?” His tone was sharp, almost mocking. “Do you have any idea what you’ve just done?” I swallowed hard, my throat suddenly dry. “I didn’t mean to…” “Of course you didn’t,” he cut me off, crossing his arms. “But you did. You barged in and disrupted everything.” “I didn’t barge in! The door opened, and I…” “Save it,” he snapped, his voice low but laced with venom. I wanted the ground to open up and swallow me. Why did this have to happen today, of all days? My first practice session with the