Alice's POV
I was really nervous as I stood under the shower, I was hoping that the water will not be hot like that of my room.
Mama Any said 'those boys' when I said the water turn hot, could the head boy and his brothers be the reason behind it?
I wasn't staying directly under the shower, I turned on the water and stretched my hand to feel the temperature of ihe water and it was neither hot nor cold.
I sighed and went under it, I rinsed my body well...
Leonard's POV
Raymond, Donald and I were inside the jeep as I drove to school.
"Raymond, I was expecting Alice to shout from Mam Any's bathroom but I didn't hear her scream or she perhaps didn't go there to bath? How then will she bath body?" I asked.
"I didn't make the water hot." Raymond said.
"Why? " I asked feeling disappointed
-Three Weeks Later-Alice's POVLiving with the head boy and his brothers has to be the most frustrating experience I had ever been through.After the day the water turned hot, the head boy gave order that I should never enter their dormitory again and I obliged.I do the cooking while mama Any did the serving.They hardly come outside the house to play so I didn't see them more than twice after that.They leave to school before I even wake.It was boring staying there but I don't care as long as I'm being paid.Dad had told me that the three boy's father would pay me per week but he has not paid me and here I am, my luggage wre already packed.I was waiting for those boy's father to come so I can make a request of the money I had worked for.I hope I d
AliceI watched as Raymond's father walked away. I faced Raymond and his brothers and asked; "My money please?"I was been blunt, the 'please' I added to my request was just a formality. I was angry and felt like pouring them water."We are not paying you." Leonard said and I smirked."I worked for three good weeks, and you people are heartless not to pay me my money." I said."Call us whatever, we are not paying you." Leonard said.Donald turned and as he took steps away, Raymond followed, Leonard also followed.I felt so foolish and cheated. Rich people are so disgusting.I stood not knowing what to do.How in the world can I go home without money?I sold oranges, nothing to show for it?I came here to serve as a maid, nothing to show for it?Is
Leonard's POVThe flowers in the house are designed spectacularly. Whoere Raymond stays and receives fresh air at night is on a ground that is garassed and surrounded with beautiful flowers, there is another flower forming circle immediately after his, that wasss my own base.I could hear conversations of Raymond with someone from my base, I knew Raymond hardly speaks and even if he would, it would be me.I felt jelous that he was speaking to someone else and out of curiosity, I stood and took few steps closer to the exit of the flowers surrounding me, I peeped through the tiny space and I saw that Raymond was speaking with AliceWhat! I was so angry.I thought of how I could stop them, I do not want to offend Raymond by intruding. Well, we have never punished Alice for being a commoner, that would be because she lied.At Kochi college, the he
Nancy's POV-On Saturday-After receiving the money from Raymond, I felt elated and happy. I agreed to stay flawlessly.I walked away from him that night; which was yesterday and went to keep the money somewhere safe in the room given to him.Now, to what he had told me that I will be doing for these two days, I hope I do it well.Few hours later, I heard sounds of car outside, I wanted to run out of my room to attend to whoever was at the entrance but I realized that that I was not a maid anymore.I'm an acting girlfriend of Raymond for now.I heard a knock on my door and my heart skipped, I was extremely nervous. Is the work about to begin already?I had already dressed my best. I coughed briefly and stood from the bed that I had sat.I walked to the door and opened it, I m
Capter 17Leonard's POVIt's been many hours that mama Any had led Rose to her room. Rose must be expecting me cause we have both being friends for many years.My feelings for her is sincere and honest, there were no strings attached and she knew it. Same with her too.I got to know Rose cause she visits Raymond twice a month and sometimes comes to spend the holiday with him.I already knew that Raymond do not love her as much as she loves him, I feel pity for her sometimes, people can be pathetic when they love someone that does not love them back.I was on the sofa in my dormitory with Donald, Raymond was probably somewhere in the house with Alice.Raymond must have clearly staged Alice as his girlfriend and that really hurts Rose, I knew it. I could see it on her look.I got up and took a glass of wat
Alice's POVI stood and walked to where Raymond stood, he was at the edge of the small fence at the backyard staring at the streets."I thought I'm acting as your girlfriend? can't we talk." I asked but he didn't flinch.I went to the other side of him and clapped, maybe he would hear and sight me.I felt like tapping him and telling him that I've been speaking to him, he might be deaf at a time like this, who knows?"Your disturbance is irritating." He said and walked away from me.He walked to the left side of the yard with his two hands on his pocket.I felt embarrassed and leaned on the little fence that he had just walked away from.I didn't say any word again, I went to the right side of the yard to sit.We were now facing each other but in a distance.
Alice's POV"Yes, I'm his girlfriend." I answered Rose.Why would I ever tell her that I was only acting as Raymond's girlfriend, he would definitely collect the money he has given me back.I could see Raymond looking away, he had fixed his eyes on me when Rose had asked if I was his girlfriend.Rose pushed me away and stood."I don't believe it...Leonard, Is this true? Why do I feel like she's not a girlfriend to Raymond?" She yelled almost crying.No one replied, Rose lowered her head sadly and suddenly raised it up, she said; "Kiss Raymond if you are truly lovers."Raymond's face lightened and I smiled.As an acting girlfriend, I should be able to do what his girlfriend could do."You still don't believe me, Rose? I'll kiss him." I was peeking at Raymond with a side of my
Leonard's POVMy eyes sparkled in anger, what did I just see. I had to pinch myself to be sure that I was not dreaming.My hatred for Alice increased, I felt like carrying her and throwing her inside hot fire.Why would she let Raymond kiss her, I was so furious.Rose saw that they kissed, tears poured like rain from her face.According to the agreement she had made with Alice, she began to pack her belongings.I felt like crying as I watched Rose phone her driver to come and pick her.She carried her luggage and walked out without saying a word.I followed her leaving Raymond and Alice behind."Rose!" I called and she paused.She stared into my face thinly waiting for what I wanted to say."I'm so sorry for what Raymond did?" I said.&n
Alice.Raymond and I arrived at England, it was so beautiful being in the plane with him.We both lodged at one of the most expensive hotel.After we settled in the room, I had changed into a white gown while he was on a casual dress.We planned on staying in England for three weeks before returning to America."Sorry to disturb you, but what food would you like us to serve?" A white screen that was inbuilt in the wall turned on and someome spoke from there."Can you see us?" I asked the woman."Of course not, but you can see me which is most important." The woman answered."Better! " I said and then ordered for a type of food.In a jiffy, the door spoke; "You have a server at the entrance, should I open?""The door is speaking?" I asked as I turned t
Alice.It was finally the week of our examination, I knew I was not as brilliant as Raymond but I tried my best to read as much as I could.Plus Raymond explained practically all topics that seems complicated to me.Raymond had said we should go to the school's VIP restaurant. As we arrived there, we walked in and was surprised to see Donald and Pearl sitting before each other and having a meal together.I only waved at Pearl while Raymond shot his brother a bright smile.We both went to sit.Raymond ordered for food."You didn't ask for what food I like, what kind of boyfriend act that way?" I asked."Who said I'm your boyfriend? You are not my girlfriend and I've not yet declared that we are in a relationship." He said."But you said I will be your girlfriend once I come out in flying colo
Donald.Mama Any walked in and stood akimbo and she saw all of us seated. The atmosphere was warm."Sir, is anything the matter?" Mama Any asked and Raymond's father explained what we just told her.Mama Any gaped at Leonard and walked to her."It's not the end of the world." She said to her.I stood so mama Any could sit beside her, Mama Any felt so pathetic for Leonard."And what is Alice doing here?" She threw the question up in the air."I have no idea but I won't force my son to do anything again, I realize I will be enslaving him if I insist he does what I want, it's his life , he can live it anyway he wants." Raymond's father said."But you can't do that sir, seeing that Rose's father and you agreed that they will marry in the future, I do not want any quarrel with this family and Rose's family." Mama
"She is fine." The doctor answered and I smiled happily. Joy could be seen all over me."She is healed, allow her to rest a little."The doctor said and walked away.I turned to Raymond who didn't seem to be looking at me but seems to be hearing my conversation with the doctorNevertheles, I still felt so happy to inform him that I was fine." Raymond!" I called and went to sit beside him "Mom is fine, thanks for everything?""I didn't even give you money, you shouldn't thank me, thank your modelling skills." He said."But you taught me, right?"I asked and he stood." Let's eat together at the restaurant while your mom rest, by the time we come back, we would be able to transport her home." He said and we both walked out.Donald.Leonard had been sad ever since we came back from t
Raymond."Make love with me? Really? Inpregenate me or what?""I meant that I will prepare love for you, don't think negative." He said and glanced at me."Oh! why would I think weird, I was just wondering if it was possible to prepare love , is it food?" I asked."Don't ask too many questions, to prepare love means planning to love someone. So when I say; Make love with you, I meant that, I was preparing to fall in love with you." He said and I chuckled."Hannn....head boy, you can lie....well, it's good you are preparing to love me." I said.Leonard."Tomorrow is the beauty contest, do you think Alice would have find any medium to participate in the beauty contest, Raymond can be very clever?" I asked."I doubt that, Alice is not worthy of being a contender, that is if she had smuggled her way in to
Alice.Albert stood before Pearl and I and shot me affectionate look, the look on my face was that of disdain.Mysteriously, it seems like all the feelings I have for him in the past is dead."Albert, I do not need you to buy Ice cream for me." I let out."May be not, I wish too. " He said.Donald signalled for Pearl to follow him to the Ice cream man leaving Albert and I behind.I tried to walk away from Albert but he held my wrist tight."Are you going to walk away from me?"He asked.I looked at his hand on my wrist and already felt like throwing a slap to his face but I cautioned myself." Don't create a scandal around me, we are no more in a relationship, you can't just hold my wrist when I have not allowed you too." I said."Do you forget so easily how we us
.Alice.Raymond let go of my hand and took his away, but his eyes were still fixed on mine as if he forgot something there."Head boy, do you like my face too?" I asked.Before I could close my mouth after asking the question, Raymond already spoken, he said; "No.""Ouch! that hurts!" I uttered almost cryingI folded my arms and looked away.I won't ask such question again in the future, I think I'm being too forward"We would be going to school tomorrow, make sure you come early." He said and stood."Tomorrow is Friday, I might just sleep at home." I said."Lazy dummy." He uttered and walked to his room.I need to start going home to do few stuffs, I walked to his room and said; "I'm going home Raymond, we woul
.Alice.I had never seen nor heard Raymond talk weak before, when I called him, his voice was low, depressed and sad.I was very unhappy when he informed me that Marie died, Marie couldn't have died for no reason, I should believe that some people were behind it.I arrived at Raymond's floor, he was already dressed and was leaning by the wall of his room"Alice!" He called and I walked to him gently."I'm sorry for the loss of Marie." I said and stood very close to him.I wanted to hug him to comfort him but I do not know how he would react, people say a sad man gets angry easily.I would not like him to get angry especially at a time like that."Let's leave." He said and walked away from me.Thank goodness I did not make any attempt to hug him.
.AliceI stood before Raymond, I was stunned that he had came to invite me over to his house in this middle of the night"I've not shower for the night." I said softly."You can do that in my place." He answered and I nodded.I followed him to his car and got in.As he drove, I said; "Head boy, do you really come because you want to teach me or because.... you miss me?""Why do you think like that....Ouch! pathetic!" He said and continued driving."Head boy, answer my question." I insisted."What question? Does it even make sense to miss someone you didn't like? Come off that thought and think straight. I just wanted to teach you what you did not understand." He answered."Since you were not sleeping at a time like this, I have an assumption tha