"Don't make me repeat myself, sweetheart. I told you it's fun."
"Oh really? You're such a sick bastard who knows nothing except playing mind games. Why do you want to torture me? This place is already hell for me anyway."
Alizah was in the urge of breaking down now. High school life wasn't exactly as she thought it would be.
"And what is the reason for you calling it hell?"
Ronan questioned, lowering his head to meet Alizah's gaze.
"Can't you see? Nobody likes me here. They all can't stand my presence. I thought I was getting close with Kyle and Jenna but they too don't like me at all."
Alizah couldn't stop her tears anymore. Ronan wasn't the person whose shoulder she could use to cry about her school life but apparently, Alizah was just sad and needed someone to talk to and Ronan was the only one who has talked to her so far.
"I don't think that's the truth. I think, they liked you a lot and that's why maybe they were planning to invite you over to the party this Saturday."
Ronan said.
"How do you know that?"
Alizah wiped off her tears. Why was Ronan so difficult to understand for her?
"Because I was the one who told them to stay away from you."
Ronan said with a smile and this time he wasn't just smirking. Alizah's jaw dropped and she couldn't believe Ronan asked them to stay away from her.
"I don't believe you. Why would you do that?"
She questioned.
" Because I don't want you to talk to anyone or be friends with anyone here."
Ronan's words filled tears in Alizah's eyes again.
"Why did you do that Ronan?"
She questioned him although she didn't even want to look at him she wanted answers from him. She had never done anything wrong to him, why was he acting this way?
"Because I want you to suffer alone, sweetheart. I want to make this place hell for you."
Ronan whispered his warning in Alizah's ear and it gave her chills. Alizah knew Ronan was not kidding when he said that he was going to make this place hell for her. He meant it.
"You know what? You can't ruin my life like this because I don't give you the right to do so. Do whatever you want but I won't let you ruin anything for me."
Alizah jerked away from her hand from Ronan's grip who was smirking. After giving a last hateful scowl, Alizah left the classroom. She tried every possible to not let Ronan get under her skin which was what he wanted but she failed miserably. Ronan succeeded in making it miserable for her and yet again, Alizah was left to cry.
The second class started and even when Alizah was in no mood to encounter Ronan's face but she knew later or sooner she had to, so she decided to stay strong because Ronan was doing everything to make her feeble and she couldn't afford to let him win.
Ronan didn't say anything to her while the class went.
"Come with me."
Ronan grabbed Alizah's hand as soon as the teacher left and forced her to follow him.
"I won't."
Alizah made herself clear in front of Ronan.
"Just do as I say!"
Ronan commanded as he pulled Alizah from her seat and Alizah had no choice except follow him to wherever he was taking her to.
"Sit."
Ronan commanded as he took Alizah to the school canteen.
"Stop ordering me and why did you bring me here?"
Ronan was so unpredictable for her.
"You'll eat with me from now on."
Alizah was left surprised again. To her, Ronan was that mystery that was impossible to predict for her.
"But why?"
Desperation was evident in her voice.
"Just because I say so."
He said and went to get food for them. Alizah refused to even touch the food and was only glaring at Ronan with utter shock.
"Eat, Alizah!"
He commanded again but it had no effect on Alizah and maybe that was why Ronan was so interested in Alizah all of a sudden. He was a psychopath and Alizah was challenging for him.
"You are a sick bastard!"
Alizah proclaimed and got up from her seat in anger. The students sitting around their table heard Alizah and they were all shocked... 'How could she talk to the king like that?' Most of the student's facial reactions read this.
Ronan didn't stop her from going when she started moving out of the canteen after humiliating him in front of everyone again. Everyone else had a thought that she might be a crazy person or she might not know what Ronan was capable of doing.
"What's wrong Ronan?"
Chloe asked as she saw a raging Alizah storm out of the canteen.
"Umm, it's nothing. You can leave."
Ronan had never asked Chloe to leave. It was sure that Ronan was beyond pissed and he won't make it pretty for Alizah now. To her surprise, Ronan didn't pester her for the rest of the day and after school too Alizah went home without having to deal with him.
After coming back from her part-time job, she found her God guardians sitting with her father in her house.
"Alizah!"
Mrs. Bradford hugged her as soon as she saw her and Alizah too was happy to meet her.
"How are you, Mrs. Bradford?"
She asked looking at her eyes which were so beautiful.
"Oh! Dear, I'm so well. How are you? How is school going?"
She questioned and Alizah has wished that she would avoid those questions but how could Mrs. Bradford be not excited about Alizah's high school life?
"Everything is going fine."
Alizah lied with a smile. She didn't want to let anyone else know what she was dealing with in the school. It would have only worried Mrs. Bradford. Alizah turned to Mr. Bradford and greeted him with the same excitement and later they all sat on the chairs and talked about the topics they usually did like, current affairs, football, and politics.
"You know, this years' Interschool Football league's finale is to be held in Avalon High, Alizah?"
Mr. Bradford informed her and she was not aware of any such news about her school but she has seen coaches and players do extra workouts and practice. That was the reason that in few classes Ronan wasn't present in the classroom instead he was practicing in the field.
"I had no idea about it."
Alizah smiled nervously for not knowing about her school's extracurricular activities.
"It's a fine sweetie."
Mrs. Bradford smoothened Alizah's hair as an act of affection but Alizah's facial expressions took an opposite turn at hearing the word 'sweetie'. That was the word that Ronan used to address her with, for pestering her, for intimidating her.
Alizah cooked dinner for everyone and they all ate it while talking and laughing. Alizah convinced her father and his god guardians that she was having a good time at her school and there was nothing to worry about her. She would have told Mrs. Bradford about Ronan and his bullying but she knew Ronan was very rich and powerful and Mr. Bradford's company was nowhere to be compared to his parent's. Alizah would also put Mr. Bradford in danger if she complains about Ronan, there was no way that Bradfords could help her. Ronan would only find a way to hurt her more and even if it included getting his parents involved in the matter.
That's what Kyle and Jenna had been talking with Alizah about Ronan. They told her the story where a teacher dared to raise his voice at Ronan and from the next day onwards nobody has seen that teacher till now. No one knew his whereabouts. Alizah was quite scared while listening to that story but she convinces herself that she was going to stay away from Ronan anyway, so there was nothing to worry about. But that wasn't the case anymore, Ronan was determined to ruin Alizah's life in high school.
The next day in school, Alizah submitted her application to change her course and prayed with all her heart that the letter application gets accepted. She needed to avoid Ronan. He was no good, he was a psychopath who would anything to satisfy his ego. She should have not pushed him or humiliated him in front of everyone but even after everything, Alizah was not even near too guilty for doing all that. She did it for her pride which Ronan could never ruin. But now, she needed to play safe, she needed to avoid Ronan.
"Sorry, Miss Iris but we cannot accommodate you to any other class. All seats are taken in every course."
Alizah was sad about her application being rejected. She has not wanted anything in a long time as much as she wanted to get her application for a change of courses accepted this time. She could not bear to face Ronan every day for the next two years. He was a monster.
"Hello, sweetheart!"
Small hairs on Alizah's neck rose at hearing the monster's voice. She did not want to encounter him, at least not in the morning, not when she was just going to begin her day. He was a bad omen for her.
"Not again, please."
Alizah sounded irritated and she started moving towards the class and Ronan didn't stop her instead he put his arm on Alizah's shoulder and started walking with her.
"What are you doing Ronan?"
Alizah removed Ronan's hand from her shoulder and gave him a warning look, but it was only more challenging of a game for Ronan.
"Watch your actions sweetheart. I'm just accompanying you to the classroom.
" I don't need your company."
"Are you sure? Because I remember it was yesterday, you were crying because of being left alone."
Ronan said by attempting to make a sad face just to mock Alizah's emotions.
"I would rather stay alone than choosing your company. Now leave me alone, please."
Alizah said.
"Hey, Ronan! Is there a problem?"
Shawn, Ronan's cousin came their way and saw Alizah's irritated expression. He was one of the best students in Avalon High. He was good in academics, and he was even the best football player after his cousin Ronan in the school. There was no way, anyone in school could stand against Ronan's football skill. He looked like a Greek God while playing football. But Shawn was no less, he too was well-reputed in the school and his case, people actually respected him for the nice person he was, unlike Ronan, people only feared him because he was intimidating and a bully.
"No Shawn. Why are you here?"
Ronan questioned and Alizah's eyes darted between Ronan and Shawn. She was not sure if she could leave the spot yet or not because Ronan had again put his hand over her shoulder and she did not want to create a scene in front of Shawn because last time when she was crying he was the person who found her crying and she wasn't exactly sure about what kind of person Shawn was.
"The football practice will be beginning now, the coach asked me to call you for it."
He said.
"But I have class right now."
"Don't worry, the coach will handle it and talk to your teacher. You can have a class for it after school hours."
Shawn informed. Ronan looked in Alizah's way and looked disappointed for a second as if his chance to intimidate her during the class was taken away from him.
"Fine, I'll be there."
Ronan agreed.
"Hey! Alizah, how are you?"Shawn questioned Alizah with a smile and Ronan saw him in confusion."Wait, do you know her?"Before Alizah could respond to anything, Ronan questioned Shawn."Yeah, I've met her a few days back and came to know she recently joined our school but don't know why she was sad when I met her first, and still there doesn't seem to be much change in her mood."Shawn bent down slightly to look into Alizah's eyes but she jerked off her vision from his eyes. She did not want to encounter him or Ronan or anyone related to Ronan. She wanted to stay away from him."That's alright, she doesn't remain in good mood often."Ronan commented and Alizah rolled her eyes at his unnecessary comment."But wait, are you both friends?"Shawn asked Ronan with a curiosity that shouldn't be there in his voice. He was oddly interested in knowing about their relationship. Even Alizah was suspecting him to be a creep.
"Now that's the question more appealing than your previous useless queries."Ronan commented with a smirk and let go of Alizah's hand and she turned around to face him. Her wrist had marks from Ronan's grip and it hurt her a lot. She massaged the area around it a bit and then looked back at Ronan."I think you'd be fit for the position and moreover I would need some motivation when I'm playing the game, seeing you cheering for me could work."Ronan winked and Alizah rolled her eyes."I have no idea about cheerleading, so you better not waste your time trying to manipulate me into doing it."Alizah told him. It was the truth, she has never been engaged in any such activity before. She barely paid attention to any extracurricular activity in her last school."I think you're just waffling, why can't you do it?"Ronan challenged."For obvious reasons... I have never done it in my life. How could you possibly ask me to do something
" I think that's a really good idea, sweetheart. You should go for it! I have never seen you doing any such activities and I would want you to do it in your new school I would encourage you to go for it!"Alizah's father was optimistic about her daughter getting immersed in extracurricular activities. He wanted nothing but Alizah to have all the fun of high school life that he always wanted her to have but because of certain responsibilities which Alizah took upon herself from a very young age, her school life has never been really fun." Are you sure? Because I have never done anything think as such in the past and doing something new doesn't quite come under my enjoyment level."" Aliza how would you come to know about what you're capable of and what you're not if you're not even ready to try something new? You need to get out of your comfort zone to find and try something that tells your true prospect. You are very talented and you can do anything. But you ar
"So, when and how is your girlfriend... I mean ex-girlfriend going to start my practice?"When Alizah was getting a chance to learn something she was determined to go for It. Even though the teacher she was getting was related to Ronan. she was also nervous at the moment because she wasn't aware of his true intentions behind doing all this for her. She needed to be alert to know his motives."After school, at my home!""What do you mean at your home? why can't she teach me in the school itself? I don't want to be anywhere around you, okay?"Alizah did not want to go to his house or be anywhere around him even at school. He already knew this fact but still, he proposed this in front of her."She doesn't studies at our school how could you reckon her to come here and teach you specifically?"Alizah obviously did not that Ronan's ex-girlfriend wasn't a student in Avalon High. She wondered how they both would have met but she better did not ask
"Come, sit!"Ronan said offering his helmet to Alizah. He made her follow him to his bike and now he wanted her to ride on it with him."Seriously, Ronan! You know I don't like riding on your bike. where are you taking me? It's not like I can believe you.""Don't worry sweetheart I promise I won't kidnap you."Eliza rolled her eyes but unwillingly sat beside him on his bike and soon he started his bike and they were on the streets of London."Can you at least slow down the speed? My head has already started spinning."Alizah complained but Ronan only increased the speed even more and she knew it was useless debating with him when the control was under his hands.After traveling to a very short distance, Ronan stopped his bike and Eliza got up from it. It was a beautiful area with a lot of trees and shrubs around and nice vegetation. Right in front of where Ronan parked his bike, there was a really beautiful Cottage kind of Cafe, which
"Can you hurry up with your eating, please? Don't forget we have classes to attend."Alizah rolled her eyes and got up from her seat and without looking at Ronan, she headed straight towards his bike and Ronan followed after saying goodbye to Bob.She sat on his bike and refused to talk to him at all."Why are you so silent?"Ronan questioned while the ride. Alizah's silence was strange to tolerate because she used to rant at him for pestering her, all day."So, what do you expect me to say, now? I can't fight you anymore. I told you, I am not a very violent person as you are. It's better if this could be dealt with in silence."Alizah answered."Whatever you say, sweetheart!"Soon Ronan and Alizah reached the School. The students moving around the campus saw them both in awe. It was pretty sure soon gonna be the hottest gossip in Avalon High because students have been noticing Ronan and Aliza spending time with each other. The
Blonde hair with Crystal Blue eyes, her skin was flawless and glowed like a lotus in the sunlight. She stood in a perfect posture, she looked no less than a supermodel. Her dress spoke about her sense of fashion. Alizah was stunned when she saw Ronan's ex-girlfriend standing right in front of his house. She hadn't expected her to come this early, she thought Cynthia might make them wait for her but she showed up in time.Ronan gave her an awkward smile and opened them after inserting the passcode and they all walked inside his house."Long time no see Cynthia! How are you?"Ronan asked trying to pull her in a hug but Cynthia moved back."Don't you even dare fake that with me? I know you don't care about seeing me. Did you forget the deal we had?"Alizah was clueless about what they were talking about. She had no idea what this deal Cynthia meant. Ronan was only smiling nervously and moved back this was the first time she was seeing Ronan so quiet.
Ronan stopped in front of a big apartment. Looking as huge and luxurious as his apartment. Alizah looked in perplexity, waiting for Ronan to explain why they were here. "Let's go in, Cynthia is waiting for you." He said and guided Alizah inside the apartment as Cynthia was standing near the door. Her expressions were what Alizah guessed to be annoyed. "Hello, Cyntia." She greeted regardless of her 'Doesn't give a shit about' expression. "Yeah let's go inside now, you are already late." Cynthia takes them inside her home and Ronan seemed to be in a bad mood today as he didn't talk to Cynthia nor tried to make any sarcastic comments. Alizah was sure that something was wrong with him whereas Cynthia barely paid any attention to him. They proceeded with the practicing and Ronan settled on the couch facing another side of the room and busy on his phone. After practicing for a while, when Alizah took a break to drink water, C