CAMILAWe walked for a while before he saw a statue."You know what that is?" He asked, staring at the huge statue painted in white."The first person to die in the school attack, he saved plenty of people" he said and I nodded gently. It isn't a student, guess a teacher or some random person."A parent, it was on visiting day in the business suite" he chuckled, staring at the statue. "May he rest in peace" he said looking away."Don't you know who the people are?" I asked, staring at him. I mean they're the one in power, they should be able to do all things right?"No, they're smart but hopefully soon" he said and I nodded gently. So, if he didn't save me, I could have died huh?"No, you saved me" he said and I realized I mumbled that. "They came for me," he mumbled. "And I owe you that" he chortled, turning me to him. "I owe you that," he said again. What? I didn't even do anything, did I? I just ran towards a guard that was shot not caring about myself. I wonder why I did that, it
CAMILAAs soon as I got home, I opened the door to see dad. "Dad," I exclaimed, rushing to him and I gave him a hug. He chortled, stroking my hair."How's my princess doing?" He asked and I smiled. I sat on the sofa taking off my shoes and I realized he's staring at me. Huh? Why?"What happened to your head Camila?" He asked and I turned to him surprised. My lips formed into a thin line as I thought of what to say."In the taxi dad, I hit my head as I was about to enter," I told him. He stared at me before nodding."I'd ice" I told him and he nodded."I cooked," he said and I smiled, rushing to the kitchen. "I won't come back on Friday Camila, I'd be back on Saturday" he said and I nodded gently."It's okay," I mumbled.**HENRYSitting on the bed, I scoffed checking the time. Now, I'd have to go meet the home teacher. I groaned at the thought but having no other option, at least so I'd be able to pass the business exams, I stood up. I met Lia on the way but I ignored, I still feel a
"Chloe!" The familiar voice yelled walking in and I saw students scamper off to their various seats."What are you doing?" He growled walking to us and I whimpered gasping for breath as I cried."Nothing much Henry, we were just capturing a bump on a person" Samantha said."Samantha!!!" Henry yelled and I could feel the chill his angry voice sent across the class.I sniffed, wiping my tears when I felt the caress on my neck and slowly he raised my head. He shut his eyes on seeing my forehead before turning to Chloe."What did you do?" He asked but Chloe only rolled her eyes."What did you do?" He growled, gripping her arm. Chloe didn't say anything, she only whimpered as he gripped her arm firmly. He released me and I sniffed wiping my tears, he grabbed the phone from Samantha still holding Chloe tightly. He scrolled through the pictures with a frown and suddenly, he gritted his teeth."Chloe!!!" He yelled again before exhaling. "I want this out of all phones" he commanded calmly."No
CHLOE"Arghhh" I yelled, throwing my bag away. "No!" I yelled furiously, flinging everything away. "He didn't do that right?" I asked scattering my hair. No, he did. He made me apologize, I shook my head and a painful tear slipped down. He will regret this, she will too."No!!" I yelled again throwing the throw pillows away."Can you just calm down Chloe?" Cassy asked, walking in. "You know you didn't have to bully her, so he got us punished and me…I wasn't even involved."Stay quiet!" I gritted in annoyance and she rolled her eyes walking to her room."Calm down babe" Samantha said walking in and I turned to her, how can she stay relaxed in such a situation?I exhaled sitting on the chair and she walked closer to me."He saved her because he was there right?" She chuckled while walking around. "How about we punish her when he isn't, we miscalculated, we forgot he'd be in school" she laughed sitting down. "We'd plan something bigger Chloe " she grinned and I saw her evil smile again.
CAMILAI didn't know if I should be happy or not as the teacher waited for us. Well, it's a five minute test and I bet I'm ready. Well, of course I should be, Henry has been helping me with my studies. He explains things I don't understand and that means a lot to me.We wrote the test and soon we were done."What a stupid test""Stupid for an old man""With his big belly, huh"Students kept jeering and I shook my head, the way these students act is what I fail to understand. They mock their teachers whenever they want. I sighed remembering when Henry defended me, he even told the teacher to stay back. Well, of course, he's the head after all. He can control the school when he wants."Wow, Cassy," Clinton called, behind me and I turned to him. "I saw the way you were writing, huh, I'm sure it was impeccable" he chortled and I smiled gently."I wrote what they asked," I said and he smiled. He ruffled my hair, the etchy smile not leaving his face and I was forced to look away. Why does h
CAMILAI didn't know if I should be excited or scared as I packed my things. My bottle of water, my jacket and a pair of socks. Goodness, I shouldn't do this. I should tell dad about it. Well, it's Friday already and I'm preparing to go for the night party. I don't know if going is the right decision but Jack paid for me right? Jack. I smiled remembering his name, well over the days Henry didn't attend the school, he helped me a lot. He was quite friendly and he forces me to have lunch with them. And I didn't get bullied, yeah, thankfully Chloe and her friends are not back in school."In such a hurry to see me, huh?" Dad said from the other side and I smiled as I stared at the phone."When will you be back tomorrow?" I asked as I peered around my room for what else to take. Yeah, my sketchpad, I rushed to it immediately."Evening Camila, I have a lot of work here."I scowled before exhaling, well that's good right?"Alright, dad" I exhaled as I thought of the best way to tell him. "I'
CAMILAAs we got onto the floor, I glanced around, my mouth wide open in awe. It's beautiful no doubt, the hallway is painted in just white and I saw Ava glancing around. I remembered I saw Chloe and I'm sure she'd try to pull a tantrum today but I'll just ignore her."This way" Anna mumbled, leading the way and I followed behind with my handbag. We got to a door and we could hear students chattering and I waited for the door to open but it didn't."Bitches are stuck" I heard Chloe laughed as she reached us. She brought out a yellow paper pointing at a hole and the door scanned it. She pushed us out of the way when the door opened and she and her friends walked in."Ohh, the pass" Anna chuckled, bringing out hers and I stood motionless. Jack paid for me and I didn't collect a pass, how do I go in then?"Aren't you with yours?" She asked and I nodded. She smiled as the door scanned her pass and when the door opened, she pulled me in."Were you going to stay there?" She chuckled as I st
HENRYI smiled gently as I stared at the girl in front of me. I pulled away from the hug gazing at her. She looks beautiful and the way her hair fell freely made her look like a queen."Did anything happen?" I asked and she shook her head, glancing around timidly. I shut my eyes as I thought of her. While away, I thought we'd even talk, that she might have questions to ask me but turned out she didn't. She didn't even text me."So, what trip did you go for?" She asked and I smiled gently. I walked over to the chair there and she was only glancing around."One of my business lessons" I answered and she nodded gently.I chortled as I stared at her. Her acting shy is making her look cute. Cute? Did I just say that?"Can…can I go now?" She asked, turning to me.I exhaled as I was still staring at her, the urge I got inside of me was making me confused. I bet she needs to leave. I nodded and she bowed gently, before turning around."Camila…" I called her and she stopped. "You look very pre
Anna glanced around in class as she watched the news.So Camila is the Governor's daughter. Wow. She exhaled as she continued watching.So, what will happen to Camila's and Henry's relationship huh? And Chloe, she wondered how she'd feel.She was so engrossed in the state's activities that she didn't know when the person approached her."Hey" the voice jerked her back to reality and she smiled on seeing Clinton.The smile left her face when she saw him stare intently at her."What?" She mumbled under her breath. His look was kind of holding compassion but she better not think far."Camila isn't in school?" He glanced around and she nodded to his question. Does he still want Camila?"Won't she come for exams?" She heard him say under his breath and she almost scoffed."Do you still like her?" She found herself asking. The question made Clinton pause because yes, he still wanted her."No" he lied but it felt like he was telling the truth.Anna gave a discreet smile before turning to him
Braden stared at Chloe as she slept. They had a good time and he enjoyed every bit of it. He came here to make love to her because when he heard she still wanted Henry, he wanted to go mad. He couldn't believe it but thank goodness, he thought of everything.Chloe was just someone who lacked love and Samantha only influenced her. So, he came with the intention to make things clear. He loves her and she needs to know.She moved closer to him and he wrapped his arms around her in a protective manner.…When Chloe woke up, he was still admiring her. Chloe sat up with a blush as her boobs dangled down.Braden pulled her to him before he exhaled, "I love you."His voice was in a whisper yet it meant so much to Chloe. She pulled away from the hug, her shock evident on her face.He said he loves her? She blinked rapidly as she processed it."You…you" she wanted to say but he stopped her with a kiss."Yes, I love you" he declared once more, a happy smile on his lips."Oh my gosh, oh my gosh"
CAMILAI sobbed as I curled up on the bed. I tried hugging my tiny self as I reminisced on everything.If Henry is angry then, maybe, he might just end things with me.He…he will tell me to fuck off. A tear ran down my face as I thought of it. No, I can't think of losing Henry.The knock on the door interrupted my thoughts and I dashed to the door immediately.My face sank when I saw it wasn't Henry but my face lit up seeing it's Fanscho."Fanscho…" I subconsciously pulled him into a hug.Damn, I haven't seen him for a long time.He chortled as he patted my back which got me smiling."You're really okay, thank goodness."I pulled away instantly and he laughed, "come with, Henry sent for you.""Henry?" I batted my eyelashes as happiness surged through me, "where's he?""Come with me, I'll take you."…My heartbeat quickened as we took every step towards the garden where Henry was. Fanscho was leading the way and I tentatively walked behind him.Will Henry break up with me? No, why'd he
CAMILAMy heart thumped loudly inside of me and I glanced at Henry but he only stared unfazed. Isn't he scared or bothered?Well, just now dad said he has to talk to the two of us and…I'm scared.I'm scared he's going to end everything between us. No, I don't want that. I don't want to lose Henry."Stop being a scared pussycat" Henry gave a lopsided smile and I didn't know how but…it made me smile. I know he meant something else. He's being naughty while I'm scared huh? Well of course, he became naughty when he came back.You had to see how many times he had me yesterday."Shut up!" I whispered jokingly but paused when the footsteps approached.Dad is coming."Heyy" he sat down and my heart sank at his sight. I hate having to see his arm this way.I held back my tears as I waited for what he had to say."Camila…" he called with an exhale and Henry scoffed."You know you're my blood now and that's affecting your relationship with Henry."A lone tear ran down my face as he said what I e
HENRYAnger boiled in me as I stared at them. Why did they even leave me in the hospital? I came here with Mia and just at the doorstep, I heard him talk lovingly to Camila. He loves her that much?Of course, she's his lost daughter. But he has never directed such attention to me. Even while Camila was away, he took Chloe as his daughter and he only treated me less than a son."Answer me!" I ordered and I saw Camila flinch. Her lips trembled and I knew she was scared.No, I wasn't her for that, I shouldn't make her scared ."Why did you leave?" I sauntered towards her and she swallowed trying to maintain eye contact with me."She had…" dad tried speaking but I stopped him."I need you to excuse us" I ordered, anger building in me. He only nodded and he ruffled Camila's hair before walking out.Wow! How much he loves her. Now, I'm forced to think he's not my dad."Why did you leave?" I held Camila's jaw as I stared softly at her."I…I…I…please…just go Henry" she stuttered and I exhaled
HENRYI woke up with a flicker of pain. My head hurt and my arm hurt. I tried opening my eyes but my lids felt too heavy.I tried rolling on the bed but the pain in my chest made me stay still. I groaned when the pain increased and the events came rushing to my memory.I was shot…I was with Camila . Camila was telling me to hold on but I couldn't. She told me she loved me, she told me to stay alive but my hands slipped off her face.Am I dead? Is that why I can't open my lids?I opened my mouth to speak, maybe someone could tell me where I was, "anyone there?""Henry?" I heard the voice. A familiar voice.I heard footsteps which meant the person was coming towards me. And…that's when my lids opened.I squinted my eyes as the rays hit my eyes and I saw Mia.Mia? I thought it's Camila. I glanced around as I searched for Camila but I only saw Chloe. Where's my love? Charles didn't take her, did he?Mia reached me and immediately, she took my hand, sobbing lightly."You're okay now.""Whe
CHLOEI grinned as they all stared at me as the only hope they had. I saw the Governor, no ex-Governor glared at me but I didn't care.When Camila left, I thought about it.She said a few words and her explanation seemed quite true but I didn't believe her. But when she talked to dad, I saw the affection he had for her. Even when they wanted to kidnap him, they took her first so it could be true.And then Henry is in the hospital, he needs my own kind of blood. So, I had to use the opportunity to my advantage. I've always wanted Henry or Braden but this morning, Braden didn't care so I could just have Henry.I know we aren't siblings but only dad and I know that. So…I have to keep it away from Camila to get what I want.I don't care if he's my cousin or not."Tell us, what do you want?" Camila asked desperately."Only one thing, before he wakes up, you get out of his life. I want Henry so you have to step back.""Chloe! This isn't the …" Mia tried saying but I raised my hands and she
CHLOEI got out and I saw her eyes widened."Camila?" Mia ran out and I ran after her."Mia!" We reached her and Mia retreated in her steps when she saw the person."Henry? Henry?" She bent down and I saw tears roll down her eyes. A tear rolled down when I saw him. Henry. He's covered in a pool of blood.How did this happen? I looked over at Camila and saw…her face was plastered and filled with bruises.Did Uncle Charles torture them this much?"Henry?' Mia kept shaking him but his lids didn't even open."How…how did this happen?" Mia stuttered before she stood up. She grabbed Camila angrily. "How did this happen?"She wanted to speak but all that came out was a gasp. She was choking on her tears."Henry?" I took his hands and saw they were pale already.I saw Camila stare intently at me as tears rolled down her face."Where's the Governor?" Mia asked and Camila paused."Dad…dad…he's inside" she rushed towards the left and I ran after her. Wait, why did she call him dad? We got in an
CHLOE"Chloe!" I heard the voice barge in and I turned to the person immediately."Mia?" I called as my lips quivered."Where…where's Henry? Where's Camila? Where is the Governor? Are…is the news true?" She rushed her words and I scoffed."I don't know…Mia, I don't" I shut my eyes as a tear rolled down. Is it true? Why'd he confess to it? I didn't even know it was…it was uncle Charles.Damn. He finally caught the Governor. A secret we've tried to bury. Yes, we, I knew about it years back and that's why I struck a deal with the Governor. For his secret to remain with me, he has to treat me like his own. Not like I'd rat him out or anything.And he did…"Where…where are the guards?" Mia asked and I looked up."They…they all left.""Goodness " she shut her eyes, pacing around. "Where…where are they? We have to go save them" she mumbled and my eyes widened. What?"What…what, we have no guards.""Where are they?" She yelled and I flinched."Here, the guards tracked their location before t