LOGIN"Here's the thing.” I heaved tiredly. "I'll go with them and pick up my bags myself, so I can properly thank their parents for their help so far." I explained.I think Suzella was glad at my response, and I was happy she understood.I refused to enter Asher’s car in the school, and walked out with Suzella instead. I told him to face his practice with the others, and come pick me up at his grandma's store later. I wanted to say hi to her. Besides, Suzella had some little errands to run for her.Mrs. Kent was very happy to see us. We had arrived just in time. There was a heavy surge of customers, and Marie was absent again. “Don't you think you should employ more workers?" Suzella asked her sharply after the mass of customers had toned down. Marie was back by then, and Mrs. Kent offered us cup noodles as we sat at a table, discussing.“I need just two workers. I have Marie already, so I will need just one more person." She said.I didn't feel very comfortable because her gaze lingered
"Having fun with my girlfriend?” He demanded stiffly.Terry and Matt who were behind him erupted in loud cheers, clapping. I was irritated when Suzella joined too.Ralph laughed, patting Asher gently on the chest. "Hey, today's my first day, bro. Let's not do this.”“Exactly. Let's not do this." I turned around abruptly and hurried off way ahead of them. I wasn't going to stand with them to my embarrassment. Unfortunately, I walked into Xena and her subordinates, Eva and Jamie.Xena gave me a hard condescending stare, and they blocked my way as I tried to walk past."You dared come back, huh? Aren't you scared of dying?”I took out my phone and put it on record. "You care to repeat what you said?”Xena snatched the phone before I could blink, and smashed it hard on the floor.Now I would have to get a new one after school.“Why don't you pick a fight with me instead, and leave her out of this?" Asher toned behind me. My heart raced. We'd just barely resumed. I turned around and push
Thick awkward silence hung between us as he drove out. I knew he was very mad over what his aunt said, and I guess it was my fault for bringing Xena up in the first place. But then, it was his fault too. He was going to sound like he didn't have any clique, and I was just trying to point that out."You're quiet.” He said as we drove out of the estate.“I'm sorry I brought up Xena." He smiled wryly. “We only did it once. And that was because I was drugged. I never did it again with her. She disgusts me." “I understand." I murmured. “Well, you'll be dropping me off at Suzella's.” It wasn't worth dampening the mood with this Xena talk."This morning? Why? Your bags are still at our place, you know.”"Yeah, I know. Perhaps, you could help me with it tomorrow, huh? I just want us to go to school together. I need some heads up at least on the latest updates.”"Fine, if you insist." I gave him some little directions and he dropped me off.Suzella was still rushing her breakfast when I arr
She was seated on the swivel chair, next to the study table, waiting for me. “You slept longer than I imagined. I guess you had lot of sleepless nights back in Red Wing." She began.I cleared my throat. “Yeah."“I met Asher on his way here earlier. He said he was going to lend you his laptop, but I told him not to bother. I got a new spare. I thought you should have it.” She patted the new laptop on the table.My eyes grew wide with surprise. Why was she doing this? Was it really okay to accept a gift from her? Does she really like me now?"Wow, thank you. I'm grateful for the offer, but you don't have to bother. I intend to get a new one before the end of this week." “I didn't have to bother to get this. All I had do was bring it out from where it laid in my cabinet, gathering dust. It's brand new. The boys have two laptops each. I've got mine too, and their dad as well. So, I don't have need for this one. Just accept it okay? It's nothing.”It's nothing? From what I could see from
Did I just hear her correctly?“You…you want me to stay here?”"If you agree.” She shrugged. "My boys are always edgy around girls like they're aversive or something, but they seem very comfortable around you. You're the first girl I'd see humble Ralph. I don't care what's going on between you and Asher though. All I'm saying is that you could stay here if you want, especially since you and Ralph would be classmates. He is so behind in a lot of subjects.”Oh my goodness. I needed to make a wise decision."You know what? Just think about it. You don't have to give me a response now, okay? But at least, you'd spend the night here and go to your friend's place tomorrow after school, alright?”Should I even bother to protest? Seems like she decided this one already. “Okay. No problem, thanks." “Come on, let me lead you up to the penthouse. I fixed brunch for you guys.”I was so tempted to ask her what brought about her sudden change of mind towards me. Was it because she desperately need
"Hi mum!" Ralph threw his greeting at her, diving into the car, while he left his luggage on the floor. “Help me with my luggage, Ash." His dad picked it up and made his way to the trunk. I and Asher followed with ours.No doubt the car was maddeningly exotic. A black range rover autobiography. The trunk opened itself, while Mr. Thorne helped set our bags. When we returned to the car, Ralph was in the second row of the back seat, so I simply chose the first row with Asher. I loved the interior. It was superb."Why are you guys in the same shirts? Did you fight or wet your clothes on the plane?” Mrs. Thorne asked.The boys fell quiet and ignored her. I didn't know what to say or do till she looked back and hit me with a fierce glare."It…we…” I stuttered nervously."Gifted. We were gifted.” Asher spoke up.I was angry he didn't speak up earlier."Are you resuming at Blue Lake?” Mrs. Thorne asked me."Really? She really attends Blue Lake, yeah?" Ralph spoke behind my ear.“Oh, is that
What surprised me was when the bums suddenly burst out laughing, and the one in front of me pulled off his hoodie.Matt?I was stunned.I turned and looked behind me to find Terry.“Surprised?” they both laughed again.“Why did I think you were such a superhero who feared no one and nothing?” Matt
What?" I was forced to ask.Instead of replying, he nodded subtly toward his screen. "My math assignment.”My frown deepened as I turned to look at it. "I wasn't the one who promised. It was Suzella." He paid me deaf ears and pulled me down to sit next to me. “Since she was talking in your place,
Grace's POV I and Asher exchanged nervous glances. Now, he would see exactly what I had been talking about.Without being told, I slipped back to my previous hiding spot at the back seat. Heck, I just hoped she wasn’t heading straight here.The moment I was sure Asher had stepped out of the car, I
Asher’s POVEarlier that afternoon, after I handed the phone to Suzella and watched her hurry away, I shook my head in wonder at her eccentric manner. Lol.But when I turned around, I found myself face to face with Grace’s uncle.I froze for a moment.Nobody ever likes to see their girl hurt. I rem







