“That jerk is starting to piss me off!” Arian De’ Argent growled to himself as they made their way to their penthouse.
The elevator moved at the usual pace but to the young French, it was slower than heck! The images of what happened at the parking lot kept surfing through his head, pissing him off!
How dare he kiss her?
And how dare she let him?!
Just to see her, Arian had forced his best friends to come to school early and even ditched Selena, going against his dad’s orders to always drive her to school.
And eventually, what did his passion get him??
Arian wanted to spend time with Natalia. At least his fake illnesses and pains did the trick since the past few days. But now, he wanted her all to himself!
Even if she was mad at him, he’ld be glad to accept her temper but won’t accept to stay a day without her.
Yeah, it was that bad!
But the Jerk and the Douchebag, by the name Damon, wanted to ruin his peace!
“If I didn’t know better, I’ld say the great Arian dé Argent is jealous.” Ricky cooed, moving past him down the corridor as the elevator doors opened.
“Yo! That’s trash.” Jeffrey surprisingly disagreed.
“He’s not jealous, man. He’s DEAD jealous! There’s a difference!” He added and walked faster after seeing the look on Arian’s face.
Inside the penthouse, Arian tossed his bag away randomly and walked over to the glass wall, overlooking their homeroom on the next building.
It was a free period and everyone was chilling in there….. including his targets.
And guess what? Damon decided to join in their party too. Obviously flirting by the looks of it!
“Ricky, call Damon up here.” The young French icily ordered.
The duo confusedly looked at him but Arian didn’t bother turning.
“Why?” He mused. Arian turned to glare at him.
“Just do it.” He snapped.
Ricky raised his hands in mock surrender and called him. Through the windows, Arian saw Damon pick the call and leave the class some minutes later.
Perfect. One down, one more to go.
“Now what?” Ricky teased.
“You’re gonna keep him busy with that video game he likes but hasn’t won yet. His ego is too big to accept defeat so it’ll keep him distracted.” The young heir manipulatively muttered to himself.
“Soooo, you want me to keep winning and him losing until what happens?” Ricky looked confused.
“Long enough till the next class.” He answered and Ricky nodded.
“Jeffrey.” Arian called and folded his arms behind like a military general. Jeffrey and Ricky shared a look and swallowed their giggles.
“Didn’t you say something about the DM needing a student PA for the play?”
Jeffrey nodded.
“Call him and tell him you’ve found the perfect jobless candidate! Being his gracious Romeo, he’ll never refuse you.”
One could practically hear the pride in Arian’s voice for mapping a job well done!
Jeffrey and Ricky finally bursted out laughing.
“You’re wasting time! Get crackin’ already.” He snapped at their silliness.
“Aye Captain!” He mocked and brought out his phone.
“Have a safe trip.” Ricky chipped as Arian walked past them towards the door.
“Idiots.” He snarled.
“Whipped!” They yelled and laughed the minute the door closed…
****
Natalia was having fun with Leonardo and Damon before they both left at the same time. She breathed out, feeling bored all alone.
Nicky and Elva were seated ahead of her, arguing about some celebrity or something. So she left the class not wanting to be the third wheel.
She had no destination as she walked around, ignoring the stares coming her way. Sometimes, the Princess did wonder if it was a crime to be beautiful.
She found a lonely garden and sat on a bench, enjoying the pure natural scenery. The sun was lazy in the sky and butterflies flew around proudly.
The garden had become her favourite place since Arian got hospitalized. No one really came there and she loved it.
“Hello.” A tiny voice whispered, interrupting her moment. Natalia turned to see a cute, dark skinned girl in bun and baggy clothes staring at her timidly.
“Hi!” She smiled and waved. The girl relaxed and smiled a little.
“Do you wanna sit?” The Princess offered, tapping the space next to her. The girl tensed back and negatively nodded.
“But why?”
“I don’t wanna be rude but it’s not how we do it here.” She whispered like it was a crime to talk.
“Do what here?” Natalia was curious.
“Poor kids don’t stay around the rich kids.” She looked down down at her feet, embarrassed.
The Princess was stunned!
What kind of animals say such rubbish to people? It was no wonder all the lower class students had inferiority complex at the academy!
Trying to reign in her anger, Natalia stood up and pulled the girl to seat next to her despite her shock.
“What’s your name?” She smiled at her.
“Adaeze.” She stuttered. “Or Ada.”
“Okay, Ada. Can we be friends?” She smiled again.
Adaeze looked at Natalia with her dark brown eyes like a ghost had passed by. Ignoring her hesitance, the Princess brought out her hand for a handshake.
A full minute passed before the adorable girl placed her timid hand in hers.
“Ada, now that we’re friends, can you promise me that you’ll never let anyone look down on you again? We’re all humans and should be treated equally, with respect and value. Don’t let anyone make you feel bad about yourself because of the economic position of your family, okay?” She warmly placed her hand on hers.
Adaeze stared at her spellbound and then nodded.
“Do you know you’ve helped me before?” She mouthed and re-adjusted her glasses.
“Huh?”
“Your jacket? That day with the B. R. A. T. S at the cafeteria… not long after you resumed?” She reminded. Then it clicked!
Adaeze was the girl Natalia gave her jacket to after Bianca and her crew tripped her and ruined her clothes. Natalia could easily remember because Elva kept crying over the limited edition jacket for days!
Adaeze unslung her bag pack and brought out a brown paper bag from it.
“I… I’m very sorry for just returning it. But… but I wasn’t sure if you’ld collect it…. if you… you’ld act like one of…” She looked away in embarrassment.
Natalia laughed instead of getting angry making Adaeze look at her.
“Ada, I gave this to you. You shouldn’t have returned it. Okay, let’s do this. I’m giving you this jacket officially as friends.” She pushed it back to her.
“And I’m not taking no for an answer.” She added when Ada opened her lips to disagree.
“My family said I should politely give it back. And they’re right. It… it’s too expensive.” She pursed her lips thoughtfully.
“But our friendship is more expensive.” The Princess humbly pointed.
Adaeze beamed gratefully and tried to hug Natalia but stopped midway and flushed hotly. Natalia chuckled at how cute she looked and hugged her before she could withdraw.
“Thank you, Natalia!” Ada smiled. Natalia was puzzled.
“How do you know my name?” Adaeze lowered her gaze shyly and moved her glasses again.
“Everyone in school knows. You’re Arian De’ Argent’s girlfriend.”
And at this point, ladies and gentlemen…. Natalia’s royal throat choked!
“I… I have to go now. My friends and I have a group reading date at the library. Thanks for making me your friend and I’m grateful for the jacket. Bye!” She rushed and vanished before Natalia could regain her senses.
Everyone does??? The Princess face palmed herself.
“Don’t act too shocked about it. After all, we’re only a step away.” Another too-familiar mesmerizing voice said behind her.
Natalia flipped and scowled seeing the arrogant smirk of the Natural flirt!….
****
“I’m thirsty!” Elva groaned, dramatically fanning her neck. She and Nicky had been bickering for hours on who rocked better between two famous female rap stars.
“Arguing with you is so tiring!” She pouted aggrievedly and scowled at her. Nicky chuckled and smugly puffed her chin.
“Didn’t my brother ever warn you?”
“The only thing he’s good at is telling me how perfect he and his bedmate match like spaghetti and meatballs, Jerk!” She seethed.
Nicky laughed like a psycho!
“Speaking of which, here comes the devil.” Elva murmured.
Nicky lifted her gaze to see Selena Lorenzo in her elements, sashaying over. The sexy female oozed with undeniable confidence, rocking a curvy gown which stopped just below her hips. She had redyed her blue hair pink. The ankle boots she wore complimented the model looks.
Multiple heads turned as she moved and every boy drooled. Bitch was killing it!
Nicky couldn’t believe she was complimenting her! She didn’t really like Selena because she was the wall that stood between her brother and her friend i. e except Ricky being a chronic playboy!
“Hey, have you girls seen Arian around?” She struck a natural poise when she got to them.
Elva scoffed and looked away. “So now your bedmate is past tense?”
Selena looked at her, amused.
“Nah. Ricky and I are still having fun if you care to know. He’s such a naughty boy.” She purred and chuckled like a vixen.
Nicky could practically see fire burn in Elva’s heart! If looks could kill, Selena would’ve been six feet under!
“We don’t know where he is.” Nicky scowled at her.
“Thanks sweetie. See, wasn’t that easy?” She said to Elva before blowing Nicky a kiss and stalking away.
“Bitch.” She heard Elva cuss under her breath. Nicky giggled and focused on the E-novel she was reading.
“Hey Nicky.” A strange female voice chirped. Nicky casually looked up in acknowledgment and the next second, her pretty face morphed into a nasty one…
Chapter 48