Chapter 4
Oh, no! Michael!
Ruby's Pov;
" Who's this crazy bitch?" One of her friends asked.
I scoffed, pointing my index finger to myself.
Did…did that psycho just called me a bitch?.
" What did you just say?" I let out with fury.
They stared at me awkwardly.
" Come on girls, let's just leave her and go our way. I don't think she's okay" another said, and that angered the hell out of me.
I walked to their car and towards the one that had said it.
" I sat you to repeat what you just said…to my face" I challenged, burning with anger and fury
" I dare you"
" Come girl, she's not worth it. We are rubbing late already" the first girl from earlier spoke up.
" Actually, she does. Can't you see this bitch…" I didn't ler her finish her statement before landing a very hot slap on her cheek.
She held it immediately, as she winced in pain.
The others rushed out of the car immediately, two held the one I had slapped, whiled the last one - the one driving, marched towards me.
My angry gaze met hers as we interlocked for few seconds.
" What the hell was that? We both were at fault; but no, you wouldn't let it slide. Who the fuck do you think you're dealing with, huh?" She rasped in anger, spitting the venom in her.
" Oh, Ella! I don't get why you're still there exchanging words with this mother fucking, Godforsaken bitch. Just let us teach her a lesson" one of the girls said.
I grew mad with rage
" Who did you just call Godforsaken? Who?! You uncircumcised lunatic" I fired back.
She scoffed and let go of her friends, immediately coming to meet me.
The Eva girl tried to hold her, but she pushed her arm away and walked to meet me still.
" Bitch, repeat what you just said" she thundered.
" You're an uncircumcised, lowlife…" she attempted to slap me but couldn't, because I was faster and smarter.
I caught her hand in mid air and threw it bact to her, ending it with a slap of my own.
She staggered back a little bit and almost fell if not for the timely intervention of Ella.
Passersby were already stopping to watch, and I realized I was causing a scene - we actually.
" Gosh, girl! I want to know what exactly your problem is. Are you demented or you lack self control?" Ella threw insultive words at me.
I clenched my fist tight in anger, shut my eyes close and very tight and tried to get over all the insults.
" You're just a psychotic bastard" I retorted.
" I don't think you have any idea who you're talking to? But not to worry, I won't stand here engaging in a word fight with you, because it's very obvious thats what you want. You can go do that with the people in your neighborhood, because it's obvious you all are uncivlized and uncultured" she unleashed in anger and instead of me to get angry and pissed off, I found myself smiling.
Smiling for no reason.
" At least, they didn't teach us how to be a weakling" I said with a smirk.
She gasped and I grinned.
" How dare you…"
" Can you believe this girl right now. What, huh? You think so highly of yourself but guess what, you're nothing" one of her lowlife friends said.
" Really? If that's the case, then why do you all look so scared and…" I stopped when I remembered.
Oh, no!!! Michael!!.
Holy heavens!!
I had been so carried away that I had forgotten all about him. I was actually going to get him.
Geez!!
I glanced at my watch and saw I was already thirty minutes late.
Not sparing the girls even a glance, I ran like a possessed kid into my car, reversed and zoomed off in speed.
I know they were all surprised by my actions. It's so evident in the way they were looking at me, their mouths wide agasped, but I've got no time to think about that right now.
Getting my brother safely was most paramount to me now.
Ella's Pov;
The psychotic girl's sudden behavior left us all in a state of shock.
The crowd gradually began dispersing. They all got back into the car, boiling with rage and anger.
I was the last to get in and I started the car immediately I entered - reversing.
" This isn't the way to the karaoke centre" Gen said.
" Yeah…I know that. I've changed my mind - no longer in the mood" I said lowly.
I could see the look of disappointment on their faces, but I cared less.
I just wanted to get home and have a good rest, after taking a cold bathe.
I need to erase this incident from my head, because it's really eating me up.
Jeez!! That girl has got some guts!
Imagine the audacity…the effrontery.
I won't blame her, she didn't know who she was dealing with.
I dropped the girls off at their respective houses, apologizing and promising them another get together before school resumes.
How that girl has ruined our almost perfect outing.
It's been long I did it with my friends and decided today was the day. She just had to come from nowhere and ruin it.
What a girl?
I drove into the compound, parked my car and came down, not even bothering to take what we had brought from the mall.
I should have even given it to them.
I hurried my footsteps into the house and came face to face with mom
" Ella!" She beamed when she saw me, but my face held no sign of excitement or happiness, which immediately drained down hers.
" What's it? Why's your face like this? Didn't the outing go as planned?" She asked so many questions, staring at me all over .
I heaved and slumped on the couch close to her, then rested my head on her shoulder.
" What happened dear?" She cooed softly.
" A certain girl ruined our day" I replied.
She turned to stare at my face on her shoulder.
" What girl is that? Huh? Tell me who had the guts to make my daughter unhappy" mom thundered.
Gosh!! Why did I even say that?
I know how mom gets - she can be really creepy.
I should have just kept shut abiutit.
" Don't worry about it mom, it's not something you should get worked up for" I said and forced out a smile, hoping fhay will convince her.
" Where's Dad?" I asked her before she could say something else.
" In his room" she replied, looking at me suspiciously.
" Is he sler?" I asked, pretending not to see the way she was looking at me.
" Why did you divert?" Se asked.
I heaved deeply,.
That's Mon for you. She doesn't let go of things.
" I'm hungry mom" I whined.
" Ella!" She called, giving me that suspicious look
" What mom?" I mumbled
" Tell me what happened. Who's this girl you mentioned?" She muttered.
Oh!! Here we go again.
I rolled my eyes and jumoed off the couch.
" I'm hungry. Lemme get something to eat first" I said, running towards the kitchen.
I know that's the only way I can escape - not full escape though, because she might bring up the covers again, when you least expect her to.
I got to the kitvhen and told the maid I saw there to cook mme what I wanted to eat, while I went to the dinning to wait.
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Ruby's Pov;
I drove like a lunatic to Michael's school.
Oh, Lord! Help me.
I promise never to get into trouble again.
I got there in less than thirty minutes, thanks to my reckless driving.
I ran into the building like a person possessed by a demon. I'm sure I look so crazy right now.
I got to his class and almost fainted when I found it empty.
Oh, no! No, no no!.
I'm so dead. I just pray nothing happened to him. I just pray he's alright.
I searched the whole place but saw no one still.
It was quiet and lonely.
What do I do? Where would he have gone to?.
Who do I call now?.
Yess!! I have the teacher's number.
I scurried out of the class, running to my car. I opened the door and picked up my phone, dialing the teacher's number.
She picked up at the first ring.
" Hello..Goodday ma'am. This is…"
" Ruby" she completed.
My heart was beating so fast, with my left hand on my chest, while the rest was on the phone
" Yes, yes. This is Ruby" I said hurriedly and in fright.
" Where have you been? Why didn't you come to get your brother on time? She asked rather raucously.
I swallowed hard.
" Please, tell me he's okay. Where's he?" I asked with fear.
My head was pounding and I couldn't think straight.
Tears was already threatening to drop down anytime soon.
" He's here with me" she said nas I staggered backwards a little, leaning my back on the wall, as I took in deep heavy breathes.
" Hello, hello. Are you still there?" The teacher's voice came up again.
" Yeah, I'm here. Where do I get him?" I asked, thanking my stars for saving me.
I would have been in hot soup.
Chapter 5Trouble in ParadiseRuby's Pov;I received a text message. I checked to see it was the address the teacher had sent. I hurriedly went back to my car and got in, before driving off in speed The place wasn't far from the school. It was a coffee shop closeby.I got there in less than ten minutes. I parked, came down from the car and rushed in.I got in and looked round for the teacher and Michael. I was glad when I saw them at the left hand side of the shop .I ran to them and engulfed Michael in a hug as soon as I got there.He beamed with smiles, hugging me back." Did you get me anything?" He asked , all smiles." No Michael. I was in a hurry, but I promise to get you something on our way home" I told him, playing with his hair as he stood up. He giggled happily." Thanks a lot ma'am" I said appreciatively to the teacher .She gave me a smile and a small nod." Just make sure to never repeat it. It's a good thing I was still there and I don't have anything doing" she said.
Chapter 6Long lost Friend.Ruby's Pov;Dad went to his room first to freshen up before coming down for dinner.We all had dinner- it was a lovely family moment.**" I wanna watch cartoons," Michael whined.We were all seated on the couch in the living room, watching a movie.The movie has ended and they were about to show another, but Michael kept insisting we allow him watch cartoon."Go to your room and watch it. There's no place for you here" I groaned angrily.He pouted angrily and made a sad face." Just let him, Ruby" Dad said in a soothing tone." But Dad, I don't wanna watch cartoon" I cried out." Then go to your room" Michael said.I glare at him in anger." He's your younger brother. You should give in to him. You should always let him have his way and make sacrifices because you're the eldest" Dad cautioned.I made an angry face, as I angrily changed the channel, looking for a cartoon channel.I was still looking for one, when I switched to a certain channel and stopped
Chapter 7A Merger.Mr Staffers couldn't believe his eyes, while Mr Martins got up slowly, with a huge grin on his face." Yes Staffers, it's me Martins" Mr Martins said to his friend who was looking lost and dumbfounded." Oh, my God" he ran to hug him. They engaged in a very tight hug as they exchanged manly pleasantries.**" Woah… it's been what now.. eighteen years?" Mr Staffers said happily.Both friends still couldn't believe they had found eachother." It's been so long," Mr Staffers said again." Yeah…I'm so glad we finally met again after so many years" Mr Martins said too, with excitement." Yeah…how were you able to locate me?" Mr Staffers asked in bewilderment." I saw you on the news. Actually, it was my wife that saw you and called me to come see . I was dumbfounded and thrown aback when I saw it was you. I couldn't believe my eyes at first" Mr Martins said happily." Yeah…I guess you know then" Mr Staffers said sadly." Speaking of wife, are you referring to Tracy?" H
Chapter 8Finally Back HomeNathan's Pov;I couldnt believe my ears. Is Dad for real?" What are you saying Dad?" I asked coldly, trying to stay cool and not get angry." Yes son, I think this will really…"" Cut the crap Dad" I cut him off in anger.I don't think I can hold it in any longer."Are you for real? Like I should get married. I've told you countless times that I don't want to ever get married. I don't wanna engage in that stupid union called marriage" I rasped in anger." I know son, but as it stands, I don't think you have a choice. It has already been decided and concluded". " What are you talking about?" I asked." I'm talking about the company. It's either you get married to her for the betterment of this company or you step down as the…."." What nonsense are you saying to me, Dad" I cut him off in anger again, my heart beat increasing.Is he really threatening me with that?.Hell no!!.Why do I have to get married for any reason? I hate the idea so much." It's your
In two weeks timeRuby's Pov;I wiped the tears from my eyes, and stood upright. Dad's eyes didn't leave my face and I had to bring it down to look at Michael, distracting myself in the process." Dad!?" Michael ran to hug him, leaving me standing there like a destitute.I sniffed for a while, fighting my tears hard.I had no idea he would be back so soon, I would have just stayed indoors still." How are you son?" he caressed Michael's hair as he asked the obvious question, while they took slow steps towards me.Michael was grinning from ear to ear, and I was surprised he didn't ask for anything.Is he that happy to see me get back on. my feet? Is he that happy to see my face again?.The only thing that made me feel lighter was his smile that looks more like the spring sunshine - it was radiating and pleasant to look at, and I thank God for giving me such a cute soul He's so adorable He fell to the couch behind with Dad, as they chatter about some things I didn't care to even list
The final straw.Nathan's Pov;I slammed the door angrily, walking to and fro in anger.I can't believe this man I call my father. What exactly does he take me for? Does he seriously still see me as that little boy of yesterday who had just lost his mother and was so vulnerable, fragile and gullible?.I thought he would have known better by now. I thought he would know alot about me now, but his current behavior just shows he doesn't know a single thing about me.I think it's time to let him know. I was so angry and mad and didn't think I would be able to stand him.I walked to my wardrobe to change my clothes to go out.I already had plans with Rex - my best friend, to hang out at our favourite bar later in the day.I didn't like the outfit I was putting on so I wanted to change before I heard a knock on the door.I knew who it was already and didn't even bother to go answer it or see who it was when the person walked in." I have no plans of discussing this with you any....""So i
Ruby's Pov;The house filled up in an instant with swarms of people, lurking at every corner that it was now impossible to go through very easily.I was mesmerized by the crowd I was seeing. It still felt like I was dreaming.I couldn't believe I was already married and this was my wedding party.I pinched myself severally to believe this outrageous lie but it turns out to be true each time I did." Oh, my! Don't tell me you're sulking" Diane barged into my room, grinning from ear to ear.She was dressed so beautifully like the maid of honor that she is and with the way she stood, I knew she was here to snap at me.I have been acting weird and moping all day.She can't entirely blame me. I still can't believe all this is real.I felt a cold chill rush through my spine and my throat tightened making it hard for me to breathe.Goodness!!.How did I get here? Is this really happening? So it finally did happen?.I thought as my mind suddenly drifted to all that had happened during the las
A dinner dateRuby's Pov;So, in a nutshell, that's how Lily and Ivy ended up being my enemies and not coming to my wedding. But that isn't even the problem, the problem started when Dad informed me of Nathan's and his parents coming.Apparently, they were coming in hope that Nathan and I would at least get to see each other before the wedding and hopefully, bond.I didn't act sad, shocked or surprised, I simply just asked him for the day, prepared and looked forward to it.The day eventually came and I got up early to prepare for their visit..They would be coming by evening so I have a lot of time to prepare.We barely have any domestic staff so I had to call Diane over to help me and too good she wasn't busy.She gladly followed me to the supermarket, mall and other places.These are things that were supposed to be done by a mother, but the heavens decided to take mine away from me early, so I have to do this much .I'm used to it so it wasn't that hard anymore, and Dad has been the