Chapter 47
Tessy’s POV
I remained in my room, not picking up my father’s call and I totally ignored my mother’s calls as well. I really don’t want to deal with any of them for now, it’s so annoying. Dad won’t tell me why he wants me to stop talking to Anthony, he just wants to control me by all means and I hate it. I should never have come to New York for Dad, it’s a mistake.
Eddy’s call kept coming in nonstop, what does he want from me anyway? Can’t they just let me be?
“Hey love, your dad told me you both had an issue, come on you two should work things out already and I miss you, I will be coming to your home to see you later on.” I hissed dropping my phone, they better just let go of my life.
I will miss Anthony, he told me he will be out of the town and when he returns he will let me know. I don’t know why he doesn’t want me to go with him, at least I would love to be in his own home. I guess that just leaves me with my room and school upcoming trip.
I rolled on my bed nonstop and the only person coming into my mind was Jackson, I needed to shake that thought off my head for good.
It’s already getting late but can’t sleep I should go for a walk. I put on my jean trousers and my black top, took my face cap, And was ready to leave the house. Opening my door, I ended up seeing my father. What the hell is he doing here?
“Hi dad!!” I said with a frown on my face and he looked at me with sadness in his eyes.
“I guess I need to get you a new place, I don’t like the fact you are living in a building owned by someone I know.” My dad said looking at the surroundings, I don’t get what he meant.
Assuming Anthony owns this place, I would know he was referring to him but he was just a tenant like me who lived here once and then relocated from the place.
Dad, what do you want from me exactly? Are you going to control what I eat next? Tell, me Father!!” I yelled.
“Young lady, I won’t let you talk to me in that tone of yours, you know nothing of what is going on, if you knew a little, you would be after your safety.” He roared at me and I was so scared, I had no idea that he had this rage in him.
“None of this would be happening Dad if you had just told me what is going on.” I walked away angrily and took a taxi over to Elizabeth’s house. My mom texted me saying, “Listen to your dad, stay away from Anthony, it’s for your safety and focus on Eddy, and live a simple, happy life!” I scoffed, keeping my phone aside.
I arrived at Elizabeth’s home, she opened the door and hugged me saying, “Everything will be okay.”
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Elizabeth grabbed my hand, beaming. “Movie night, girl! Let’s have some fun!” We arrived at the cinema, surrounded by vibrant lights and chatter. “What do you want to see?” Elizabeth asked, scanning posters. “Surprise me!” I replied, eager for a distraction. She grinned mischievously. “Rom-com it is!”
We settled into plush seats, munching on popcorn. Laughter and tears flowed as we immersed ourselves in the movie.
Afterward, we strolled through the mall, window-shopping. Elizabeth squealed over designer shoes. “One day, these lovelies will be mine!”
I chuckled. “You’ll need a second job.”
“Do I? You could just place some good words to your Anthony!!”
“I can’t believe this is coming out from the same mouth who said my relationship with him it’s not right.”
“Okay, you won.”
We settled into a cozy cafe sipping coffee and sharing giggles. I am grateful to Elizabeth, these few days she has been of great help to me, I know I can’t escape reality but I feel a lot better.
As we finished our drinks, Elizabeth’s eyes sparkled. “Hey, have you started packing for the med school trip?” I asked her and she replied, “Oh mine, I forgot already.”
“You better not forget school-related matters,” I said.
“Yes, my boss.”
“Silly girl.” we ended up laughing
“Well, this is like the second medical conference! Better take it seriously.”I sounded it to her and she nodded.
I kept coming up with excuses not to see Eddy, I just wanted to be with Anthony and I don’t know why he hasn’t called or texted since he left the city, I hope he is okay and as for Dad, I know I was rude to him but he caused it.
When I am done attending the school little trip, I will face father and then my silly fiance to buy a little time again because I can’t even reveal the truth with the way Dad is behaving.
After hanging out with my friend and snapping with a lot of people who wishes to have my face in their phones, even in school, it’s not easy overcoming the celebrity life as well. I had more focus in my career making sure I don’t get distracted. I also heard Jackson has transferred, was it because of me? After the upcoming trip ends I will find out from Jackson.
The morning of the medical school trip finally arrived. Elizabeth and I stood outside the bus, sipping coffee and chatting excitedly.
“I hope you didn’t forget anything?” I inquired from my friend and she smiled saying,”Nah, everything is intact..”
“So what about your sugar daddy?” She asked adjusting her lab coat.
“He is great.” I replied even if I don’t where he is
We double-checked our supplies: stethoscopes, scrubs, and notebooks.
“Okay, let’s get this show on the road,” our instructor, Dr. Peter, called out.
We entered the bus, finding seats near the back. The engine roared to life, and we pulled out of the campus.
As we settled in for the long ride, I noticed something off in the bus, maybe I am just overthinking things.
Elizabeth fell asleep and rested on my shoulder while we were still on the road.
I noticed a few strange faces, I had no idea who to tell so I quickly messaged my father saying,”Dad, it’s creepy in the bus here, I know we are not on good terms.”
Immediately my father replied me saying,”Do me a favor sweetie, what do you notice about anyone there?”
I looked around and my eyes landed on someone with scary eyes, his looks gave me the creep.
I forced a smile and he did same, I suddenly took note that he had a tattoo on his neck.
I texted dad immediately, “A tattoo that looks like a claw…”
“RavenClaw?? Does it look like that?” I checked again and it was true, but how did dad know before I could continue we got ambushed. I silence my phone immediately, keeping it trying to act cool but my palms were sweating.
Guns everywhere and they pointed at us, Elizabeth held me close, I can’t believe a trip is going to be another nightmare, will they kill us?
“No one makes a sound,” one of the gun men warned, his voice dripping with malice.
Students, sitting across from us, were pale, their eyes filled with fear.
The driver’s hands shook as he steered the bus off its planned route then I knew it’s game over, no one can save us now.
TBC..