Chapter 5

"Marcus! I'm going!" I shouted while walking down the stairs.

Marcus didn't wake me up this morning and I presumed he is busy doing stuffs that my parents ordered him.

"Marcus!" I yelled again and this time he showed off carrying his black suitcase.

I narrowed my eyes and crossed my arms over my chest still focusing my sight on him who was walking near me. With his blue polo and knee length pants, I bet he will be going out of town.

"Where are you going?" I confusedly asked.

He smiled at me and patted my head. "Business trip," he thriftyly said.

I shrugged my shoulders and offered him to have a seat for a while. I want to have at least a minute with him before he will go on his business trip. I could skip my class for this morning to spend my time with him because I know it will take him weeks before coming back.

Instead of accepting the seat, he took a glance at his wrist watch and shook his head at me. "You will be late for school," he said.

"I will skip my class today," too late for me to take back my words because he shot me a glare.

"Don't you dare! Stand up 'cause I'll send you off to school," he answered before taking his way out.

I heaved a sigh of surrender knowing that I can't make him stay for a while. Marcus will always be Marcus. What Marcus orders must be followed.

I stamped my feet out the house with pouty lips and walked straight to the opened car door. I plopped myself on the seat and crossed my arms while taking my view on the window near me. I really can't please him in times like this. He always wanted me to stay in school, to be the best school body president and remain with the highest General Weighted Average. Being absent in class for a day won't make my grade fall and ruin my reputation. My family is really greedy on time.

"Hey, are you mad?" Marcus voiced out.

I didn't take a glance of him and closed my eyes instead. I don't want to talk to him at this moment. I am mad at him. I immediately opened my eyes when I felt that we are not moving anymore, I am sure that we haven't reached the school yet because we travelled just a minute. I shifted my sight on him who is now staring seriously at me.

"Amber, you know I can't stay for long with you because you have your class. You can't skip a day just for a chitchat. And besides, my flight is at 9 A.M," he explained.

I get his point that he is in a hurry and I can't blame a time conscious man like him. I slowly nodded and formed my lips into curve making him sigh in relief.

"Okay, until when is your business trip?" I asked.

He started the engine again and drove off the car. "Just a week," he answered, still facing the road.

We remained in our conversation in the car and promised me a present when he came back. The business trip he was saying was actually meeting my parents in Canada. I don't know the reason for their sudden meeting but I am hoping that it was not all about me again.

Even though I barely talked to them, it seems like they are always watching me. They never failed to send me gifts on my birthday, Christmas and every special occasions that I must celebrate. I actually don't need luxurious presents, all I want is their presence and attention that Marcus is giving on behalf of them.

"Take care always, Amber. Don't forget to call me, okay?" he said as soon as we arrived at my school.

I quickly stretched myself from the seat and gave him a peck on his cheek. "I will and please send my regards to mom and dad," I replied while taking my steps off his car. He nodded at me before I pushed the door close.

Soon after entering the campus, I noticed some students in groups. Others were gathering on a chair with their phones while some were murmuring with each other while taking a glance at me. Until I reached the hallway, students were doing the same. They are acting so strange for this normal day. Usually, students are in circles when there is a contest and their votes online are needed and I don't remember having one this day.

I walked straight on the path I was taking and a creased forehead formed from me when Celestine Anderson was shooting me a deadly stares. What is her problem again? She really loves making trouble. Instead of paying a bit of my attention to her, I chose to detour my view on the other side. This Queen bee might be psychotic.

I was directly taken aback when a palm hardly landed on my face. I slowly caressed my cheek and moved myself to their position giving them a fake smile. Gosh! I can feel the sting causing that sudden slap on me.

"You slut! Stop flirting with my boyfriend!" she bellowed. I can feel the tension around us and her anger through her clenched fist.

I scrunched my brow and crossed my arms with a sight directly to Celestine. "What are you saying?" I confusedly answered causing her to roll her eyes in irritation.

Claire, who was standing beside her, was about to open her mouth but chose to close it when Lily appeared in our sight. She scanned the girls quickly and carefully dragged me afterwards.

My confusion grew more when I heard her releasing curses while we were walking. I don't know where we are heading to because she dragged me in the opposite direction of my room.

I held her hand tight and stopped her the moment we passed on the students standing by.

"What's the matter, Lily?" I inquired.

She lightly pushed me on the wall and placed her hands over my shoulders. She looked at me so confused but at the same time worried. My mind is drowning with unanswered questions since the minute I stepped my foot in the gate of the school. But doesn't have a single hint of what exactly is happening.

"What happened?" she croaked out causing my brows to furrow.

"What, what happened?" I answered almost stammering. I couldn't understand why she is asking me when I must be the one who will ask her.

"Omaygosh! You don't know?" she exclaimed with a face palm. "Jordan went to your room angrily looking for the guy who kissed you!" my eyes widened in shock on Lily's confession. Shit! How did they know about the kiss?

I was about to ask her the full details but too late for my reflexes to respond. She fished her phone in her pocket and scrolled for something. She gave me her phone and I was surprised when I saw the video happened yesterday in the hallway. The moment when Blake's lips kissed mine.

My whole body was shaking after I watched it. A conclusion formed into my mind for that strange gathering and murmurs of the students. This is crazy!

I took a few deep breaths and exaggeratedly fan myself using my hands trying to calm before I could speak up. "Lily, this is crazy! Where's Jordan?" I said while massaging my temples.

Even Lily doesn't know what to react and to say. This is a lot of explaining to do. Good thing Marcus is not around to meddle with this mess. I am sure this would ruin the reputation I was building for years.

The school body president with the highest GWA has a scandal with the new student of the school. Oh! What a nice issue for the day! This is so frustrating!

Lily instantly moved herself and gave me a comforting embrace. She lightly patted my back as if telling me it's okay. "Relax, Amber. I will listen to your rants later, okay? Just help me find Jordan for now," she said between our hugs.

I moved myself away from her a little and nodded as a response for what she said to me. I mouthed her a thank you and just gave me an assuring smile. What did I do to my past life to deserve a friend like her? I must be thankful then.

As soon as we both felt relaxed, she immediately held my hand and dragged me away from the place we were standing. She scanned every area we are in, hoping to find Jordan so I did the same.

Minutes have passed and our feet brought us near the cafeteria where students are in circles full of shouts, cheers and oohs. I looked at Lily who was looking at the student's direction before she could meet my eyes. As if on a cue, we ran towards the gathered people.

"Go back to your rooms or else you will end up all in my office!" I shouted causing them to dissolve, taking their own different paths.

When they are all gone, Jordan with a stain of blood on his face welcomed us together with the blue-eyed gangster who has flowing blood on his nose. I immediately ran and kneeled before Jordan wiping his blood with my towel.

"Oh, how sweet, baby," my hatred suddenly formed when I heard his voice. I shifted my direction to him and slapped his face once again.

I grabbed Jordan's hand while Lily was assisting us. We must get ourselves out of here before I could punch that man with blue eyes. But before we could make our steps, he released a mocking laugh.

"By the way, your lips taste good, baby!" he yelled. I rolled my eyes even though he can't see it.

Jordan was about to run over him again but we stopped him and gave a pleading look. I don't want him to get troubled again.