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Rich Love Chapter Seventeen
J.J.’s POVThe second the lunch bell rang, I leaned back in my chair, stretching lazily as the classroom emptied around me.Carolyn was already on her feet, ready to do as she was told.Good. She was learning quickly.I didn’t have to say a word—she already knew what to do. Without waiting for my command, she grabbed her bag and hurried toward the cafeteria. She was going to get me my food.I smirked.She was scared.That was good. Fear was control.Julius and George flanked me as we walked out of the classroom, making our way toward the private lounge . I was loving my life at school, I had my own space, my own rules, and now—I had my own personal servant.“Think she’ll actually bring the food back warm?” Julius asked, smirking as he pulled out his phone.George laughed. “I doubt it. She looked like she was gonna puke when you ordered her to get it. Who knows, maybe she’ll run away.” I could see that George was hoping she would, after our phone conversation yesterday, he seems to b
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Carolyn’s POVThe silence followed me everywhere.It was worse than the laughter, worse than the insults.At least when people bullied me, they acknowledged my existence. Now? Now I was a ghost.Ever since J.J. declared me his, the entire school had started avoiding me like the plague.The first few days had been the hardest. I walked into the cafeteria, expecting glares, maybe even another humiliation, but instead—nothing.People simply moved away.If I sat at a table, students got up and left.If I walked into a hallway, the chatter died down, and then I’d hear their whispers the moment I passed."That’s J.J.’s property…""He really wasn’t joking.""I heard she even cleans his shoes now…"Rumors. Lies. Some close to the truth, others ridiculous. But none of them mattered.Because the result was the same.I was alone, well not really, I had Tina but she has been very sick for a while now and has not been to school.Even Emma—who once took every opportunity to make my life miserable—r
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J.J’s POVThe moment the principal announced my name for the debate competition, I almost rolled my eyes. Me? A debate competition? As if I had time to waste on something so trivial. I had more important things to focus on—like keeping Carolyn in her place and making sure everyone in school knew exactly who held the power.But then, when I heard the next name, I sat up straighter.Carolyn.A slow smirk spread across my face. Well, well, well. This just got interesting.I barely paid attention as the principal went on about the importance of the competition, how it would bring prestige to the school, and how we’d be traveling to Lagos for five days. My mind was already working, piecing together the possibilities.Five whole days.Five days where Carolyn wouldn’t have anyone else to hide behind.Five days where she would have no choice but to stay close to me.Five days where I could make her life even more miserable than I already had.The idea thrilled me.Across the room, Carolyn sat
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Carolyn's POVThe moment we landed in Lagos, I felt like my entire body had been drained of energy. The trip had been exhausting—not just because of the long hours but because I had spent every second of it trapped in my thoughts, dreading what the next five days would bring.J.J. and George barely spoke to me on the plane. J.J. had spent most of the flight lounging in his seat with his headphones in, ignoring everything and everyone. George, on the other hand, had given me a few glances, like he wanted to say something, but he never did.And now, as we stepped off the plane and into the humid Lagos air, I felt like I was walking into yet another nightmare.The journey to our hotel in Lagos had been short, but to me it had long and exhausting even though the school found a hotel that was just ten minutes away from the Lagos international airport. From the moment we boarded the bus, I felt trapped. J.J. and George sat a few rows behind me, and even though I tried my best to disappear i
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Carolyn – POVI stood stiffly in my ironed school uniform, fingers nervously brushing down the sides of my skirt as the debate auditorium buzzed with activity. The room was massive, lit with elegant chandeliers that dangled from high ceilings. A red-carpeted stage was mounted at the front, with a long table, microphones, and school nameplates lined neatly across. Around me, students from all over the country chatted excitedly, fixing their ties and adjusting their glasses. I felt like a stain in a field of bright flowers.The journey to Lagos had drained me more than I expected. My body still ached from the long ride, and my eyes were heavy from last night’s lack of sleep. My hotel room was beautiful, yes—with soft white linen, golden curtains, and a mini fridge stocked with water and snacks—but I barely got a chance to enjoy it. J.J had visited me not long after check-in to give his usual dose of superiority.“Don’t disgrace us.”Those words still rang in my ears. Like I was a tickin
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J.J – POVI’d never been second best at anything in my life.Not in this school. Not on any stage. Not even in my own damn house. My father made sure I had the best of everything, and I worked hard to stay ahead. Always one step above. Always the star. But ever since this stupid trip to Lagos started, Carolyn has somehow been stealing the spotlight.Carolyn.Of all people, her.I sat in the corner of the auditorium on the third day of the competition, gripping my pen so tightly it snapped in half. I didn’t even flinch. Just let the broken pieces fall into my lap. The room roared with applause again, this time louder than yesterday’s, and guess who was at the center of it?That quiet, pitiful girl who had begged for mercy under my shoe just a few weeks ago. That same girl who could barely meet my eye without flinching.Now she stood on stage, holding the microphone like she owned it, voice calm, confident, and persuasive. Judges nodded. Other schools whispered about her. One even calle
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Carolyn’s POVThe moment I opened my eyes that morning, something felt off.There was a strange silence in the air—too thick, too still, as if the world outside had taken a pause. I blinked the sleep from my eyes, rubbing my sore shoulder. The bed was still warm, my body heavy with exhaustion from the intense debates over the past three days. My head throbbed faintly, probably from nerves more than anything else.Today was the final day.The day we were supposed to prove ourselves and represent our school in front of the whole country.I swung my legs over the side of the bed and stretched. After taking my bath, dressing up, and putting on my shoes, I was ready for the day. That’s when I realized something was wrong.I couldn’t open the door.I tried again—twisting the knob harder, jiggling it, pulling and pushing—but it wouldn’t budge. I stepped back and stared at it, my heart slowly beginning to race.What the hell?Was the door... locked from the outside?Panic began to slither int
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Carolyn’s POVI took my seat between J.J. and George.The air around us was ice.George muttered a low “Glad you made it,” without looking at me. I wasn’t sure if it was genuine or just for show. But J.J. didn’t say anything at all. He just leaned back in his chair, eyes on the panel of judges as they prepared their notes.I could feel his tension. Not the kind that came from nerves before a big competition—no, this was different. This was frustration. Spite. Bruised ego.And yet, I was too exhausted to let his silence shake me.Instead, I focused on the stage, where the final round was about to begin. Our school, Convent High, was facing two of the most competitive debate teams from Lagos and Port Harcourt. Both schools were infamous for grooming debate champions. Some of the best speakers in the country were sitting just meters away, sharpening their minds like blades.And here I was.A girl who had almost been locked away and forgotten.Our principal sat near the judges, smiling ne
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Rich Love Chapter Forty-Three
The warm fairy lights twinkled above the party like stars stitched into a velvet sky. Laughter echoed across the lawn, mingling with the clink of cutlery and soft music. I tried to stay grounded, to keep my smile wide and convincing, but inside me, a storm brewed. Every time someone hugged me or wished me well, I felt their eyes scanning me, trying to decode something I wasn’t even sure I understood myself.George was beside me, his presence warm and steady, his hand brushing mine now and then like an anchor. Aunty Pat had gone up to the mic again, wearing a bright orange kaftan with gold embroidery. She clapped her hands to get everyone's attention.“Everyone! Everyone, please!” she called out with that cheerful command only she could pull off. “Let’s all go to the garage! Carolyn’s birthday gift is waiting there!”The students cheered. I was puzzled. I hadn’t expected anything extravagant, maybe a bracelet or a new laptop. But the way she said it made my heart hammer against my ribs
Rich Love Chapter Forty-Two
I ran to my room but the two boys followed me in"I want to be left alone" I said"No I am not leaving" J.J replied "And I took" George added"if he doesn't leave I don't know if I can control myself from punching him" J.J snapped out of frustration. George did not moved and seemed unfazed by J.J's threats. Not wanting a septatcule on my birthday day I said to George "I will meet you downstairs, I and J.J have unfinished business"." I won't leave you alone with him" George protested"it's Okay" I replied "He can't do anything harmful to me"After what seems like a long thought, George decided to leave. The room felt too small, too heavy with silence after George left. Carolyn stood frozen, eyes still on the now-closed door, her heart pounding painfully against her ribcage. The kiss had been sudden, unexpected—confusing. Her lips still tingled, her body still reacting, but her mind was a swirling mess of shame, anger, guilt… and something else she wasn’t ready to name.J.J remaine
Rich Love Chapter Forty-One
The week had been a blur.I spent the remaining days of the week ducking behind lockers, timing my exits from class, avoiding corridors I knew J.J. lingered in. If I saw his silhouette, I turned the other way. If I heard his voice — low and dangerous like a storm cloud about to burst — I held my breath and prayed I was invisible.George became my shadow. A quiet, patient presence I didn’t deserve but couldn’t live without.He didn’t push, didn’t ask too many questions. He just... showed up. Sat with me at lunch. Walked beside me between classes. Took up the seat behind me in every class he could rearrange his schedule for. It should’ve felt claustrophobic. But instead, it felt like a net beneath me. Like something solid holding me up while my world cracked open at the seams.Then came the party.Aunty Pat insisted. She said I needed a proper celebration, a distraction, a reason to smile. I’d argued, but there was no stopping her. She’d invited nearly the entire senior class and decora
Rich Love Chapter Fourty
J.J.’s POVThe whole afternoon, I couldn't get the image out of my head.George.Carolyn.In his arms.Her face buried against his chest. Her arms clinging to him like he was her damn savior.It made my blood boil.She was supposed to look at me that way.She was supposed to need me.Not him.Never him.I stormed through the school courtyard after the final bell, my fists clenching and unclenching at my sides. I spotted George standing near the bike racks, Julius beside him, saying something I didn’t hear.It didn’t matter.All I saw was red.I stalked toward them, my shoes crunching against the gravel. They both looked up as I approached.George’s jaw tensed immediately, like he knew exactly why I was there.Good."You got a lot of nerve," I spat, coming to a stop a few feet away.Julius stepped between us, raising a hand."J.J., come on, man. Chill. It’s over, alright?"I ignored him.My eyes locked on George’s."I told you to stay out of it," I growled. "You knew what you were sup
Rich Love Chapter Thirty-Nine
Carolyn's POVThe door slammed shut, and the echo of it reverberated inside my chest, rattling against my ribs like a scream trapped in bone.“No—no—no!” I pounded my fists against the heavy door, my voice already raw from shouting. “Let me out! Tina! J.J.! Please! Let me out!”The walls felt too close. The air was thick, stale, clinging to my skin like a suffocating blanket. My chest heaved, my heartbeat deafening in my ears. I kept screaming, even as my throat burned, even when my voice cracked into ugly, broken sobs. I screamed their names, cursed them, begged—anything to make them come back.But no one came.I don't know how long I screamed—minutes, maybe hours—it all blurred into one long, agonizing stretch of terror. My fists grew sore and numb from hammering the door. My voice gave out entirely, leaving me gasping like a fish thrown on dry land.And still, the door stayed closed.I slid to the ground, pulling my knees into my chest. My fingernails dug into my arms without even
Rich Love Chapter Thirty-Eight
J.J.'s POVAs I was in the classroom I was fuming and very upset, I tired to patch things up with Carolyn, tried to show her that I am not the villain or the bad person she thought I was, I tried to show her that I care and that I don't take her for granted but what did she do? she spite it right back at myself. I had to take advice from the internet just to make things right with her but it did not work. I remember the way I felt as I stood by the school gate, arms folded across my chest, trying to stay cool though the heat of the sun and the fire in my chest both begged to burn right through me. As my eyes scanned the crowd of students coming into the school restlessly until they locked on her—Carolyn. When. I saw her, she was, walking into the school building like I didn’t exist, like the hundred times we have spoken to each other even though it was mostly kinda a master-slave type of relationship but it was something, it ought to have meant something—anything—she can't ignore it
Rich Love Chapter Thirty-Seven
Carolyn’s POV The next morning, I woke up before my alarm. Again. My sleep had been shallow, broken by strange dreams and memories I hadn’t chosen. J.J’s face when I slapped him. His smirk folding into something almost… wounded. Julius defending me. Tina walking past me like I didn’t exist. It all spun in my head like laundry in a washing machine, leaving me tangled in sheets and thoughts. I wanted to cry. But I didn’t. I was done crying. I dressed slowly, making sure every button of my shirt was straight. Every edge of my skirt smooth. I even brushed my hair twice as long as usual. Because if the world was going to stare at me today… It wouldn’t be because I looked like a mess. By the time I got to school, the usual hush that followed me had returned. Students stepped out of my way like I was carrying something contagious. Some whispered. Some pointed. Others simply stared. I ignored them all. J.J was by the school gates when I arrived. He loo
Rich Love Chapter Thirty-six
Carolyn's POV I didn’t look back.Even though my palm still burned from the impact.Even though my chest was pounding so hard I thought I might collapse.I kept walking.Because if I stopped, I knew I’d break.Not because I regretted it.No—never that.But because slapping J.J felt like releasing years of quiet pain that I never even realized I’d carried.The weight of people talking at me instead of to me.The sting of being looked at like a burden wrapped in a scholarship badge.The ache of every time someone like J.J made me feel like my worth depended on their approval.That slap was for every time he made me feel like nothing.It was for Tina.It was for me.By the time I stepped off the school grounds, I was trembling. Not with fear—but with adrenaline. It felt like I had cracked open something I didn’t know existed inside me.A voice.Power.The ability to push back.But the moment I entered the bus heading home, all that fire dulled into fatigue.My shoulders slumped.My knee
Rich Love Chapter Thirty-Five
J.J's POVThe class corridor hadn’t felt so still in a long time.The usual buzzing voices, sneaker-squeaks on tile, slamming lockers—all of it faded into silence the moment Carolyn’s hand hit my face.A sharp, stinging silence.And yet—All I could hear was my own heart pounding.She slapped me.Again.The second time now.And God help me, something inside me liked it.Not because I enjoyed the pain. Not because I was some masochist. But because for the first time in what felt like years—someone saw me.Really saw me.I blinked slowly, barely registering the heat on my cheek.Carolyn was breathing heavily, her chest rising and falling like she’d just sprinted a mile. Her hand still hung at her side, fingers trembling slightly.But her eyes—those furious, wounded, sky-blue eyes—burned into mine like acid.“You’re disgusting,” she spat.Her voice wasn’t loud. But it didn’t need to be.It sliced through my chest like a scalpel.“You think this is power? You think being feared makes you
