๐๐ Beautiful
Mystery ๐๐
( Oceana )
By: Ukinebo Glory
Episode 6
Noah's Pov;
" dad" I called again - slowly. I looked at him to find his eyes were closed
I sighed and walked to the couch slowly - taking a sit beside him
"dad" I called, tapping him slowly
he didn't make any attempt to open his eyes as they were still shut
" dad" I called again
" what happened?" i asked not minding the fact that he wasn't replying me
" if I have the chance I would have..." he snapped up immediately and walked out on me,taking the stairs
to say I was shocked by his action was an understatement
God! what have I gotten myself into? how do I fix this?
I asked myself as I sulk into the chair
SOME DAYS LATER
it's been some days now after the incident and after Dad walked out on me in the sitting room. he hasn't spoken to me since then and this made me more scared
I didn't and couldn't tell what had happened or what was going on in his mind?
I hardly get to see him. he's hardly home and when he does, he goes straight to his room.
this was killing me...deeply
the news was all over the place - magazine, newspapers, social media; name it
I even find it hard going to school because it's always one incident or the other
there was a day I got to school to meet reporters all over the premises.good thing, I hadn't gotten down from the car yet
ever since that day, I had stopped going to school. what was the use anyway? and besides, the school has an online class so I can register in that
I was currently in my studio now working on a painting.
I've been working on this painting for weeks now and was yet to finish it
My Artworks exhibition was supposed to be in a few days time but it has been cancelled.
I can't even afford to go on social media because of the hateful and nasty comments..
my fans are so disappointed and angry. it would take a lot of time for sure to get them back - that's if I'll ever will
I heard a car drove in and dropped my paint brush immediately
I walked to the window and peeped to see who it was
dad! I was surprised to see him
how come he's home by this time?
I removed my apron and dropped it then. rushed out of the studio immediately
I didn't even know why I was running. not that he's gonna talk to me or reply to my greetings or anything I have to say
I alighted from the stairs and stood by the last handle
he walked in with that same aura of boldness and cold air
I think I got the latter from him.
I stared at him and he stares back but diverted his eyes as soon as he did..
he ignored my greetings and walked to the wine bar taking out a tequila and a glass
he walked back to the couch and sat down, opening the wine.he opened it and poured a large quantity into his glass, as he gulp down most of it
I was actually surprised he was sitting in the living room
it used to be just his room, the garden or the bar
" get your things ready" his voice said - raucously
I was stunned he spoke to me, but somewhat excited
finally!!
he's no longer mad; all so I thought
a broad smile was about to break out of my lips, when his last statement cut it off instantly
" you're leaving for New York" he dropped
my eyes came bulging out of their sockets
what???
NEW YORK
Chelsea's pov;
I got to resume school on time and so far, the school has been amazing
I got to make a new friend - Beatrice. she's a really nice girl
don't worry you'll get to know her soon enough
right now, we were both sitting on my seat studying for an early English test we'll be having later in the day, when the spoilt rude brat - Mitchell- more like the school witch, as she was fondly called; walked in with her two friends whom I dont even care to know their names- not like they weren't important... they were, but not to me- maybe to some people
Mitchell walked in with her squad. all eyes turned to them immediately. they were always the centre of attraction
" look at her...show off" Beatrice said spitefully. I shrugged
she walked till she got to where he was - her boyfriend - Leo.
the cutest and richest guy in the whole of SKYLERS HIGH.
talk about a perfect couple - they suit eachother so well. rude, pompous, arrogant, overbearing attitude.
I watched as they kissed and wiggled my nose in disgust, or lemme say jealousy
yeah! jealousy
I have this really huge crush on Leo since I came into this School, but he never really notice anyone, all thanks to his stupid ego
they were both rich and influential.also, amongst the most popular kids in school if not the most popular
I heard he used to be a playboy and this brought a huge relief to my soul
perhaps, I stand a chance. as this saying goes ' once a playboy, always a playboy'
it won't kill to give it a try. after all, there's no law that states that snatching of boyfriends is a crime
" what are you thinking of?" Beatrice tapped me snapping me out of my thoughts
she wiggled her eyebrows at me giving me an indistinct look
" what was that?" she asked staring blankly at me
" what was what?" I asked back
" that...I was talking to you and you completely zoned out" she shrieked making a big deal out of it
Beatrice was such a character. she was the type that doesn't let go of things easily
" please bee, can we just study for this test in peace" I replied disinterestingly
she stared at me suspiciously and gulped down what she wanted to say
I don't want her to know I have a crush on Leo - at least not yet
we continued studying for the test and were half way done when the class president - Mario; walked in, carrying heaps of books
Beatrice squealed when he walked in and tapped me softly
I rolled my eyes taking them away from him back to her
she has told him of her super huge crush on him
to be honest, Mario is one of the cutest guy In school and he sums it up with his smartness, and is actually the most intelligent guy in our class and to an extent - the entire school
" oh, yeah! your super crush. I get it. now can we go back to studying" I eyed Beatrice severally as she placed her palms underneath her jaw, staring dreamily at him. she was smiling sheepishly; and the funny thing was that she always acts like she hates him whenever he was around
yeah! he do comes to sit with us almost on a daily basis and they are always at each others neck - teasing and insulting themselves
I can't tell for sure if he likes her too, and I've asked her but she doesn't know also; but I know he takes pleasure in annoying her
they are always a sight to behold and always make me laugh
he walked in with the books and started distributing
he got to Beatrice and winked at her, flashing his dimples. she almost died of happiness but was quick to hold herself
I chuckled at her display of childishness
" I just hope you don't fantasize about that all day and forget what you've read then perform badly in the test" I chided, referring to the wink, even though I knew she would still do well, even without reading
I can say that's also one of the things they have in common
she glared at me making me laugh out loud
" bitch" she cursed under her breath
" I heard that" I replied and we both laughed
Mario finished distributing the notebooks just In time before the teacher walks in and the first lesson for the day began
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break came quickly and i was so glad. Beatrice held my hands in hers as we both walked to the cafeteria
it was really huge. we placed our orders and carried them to a table
" so...how was the test" the book freak who happened to be my friend asked
I rolled my eyes and took a bite from my hamburger
" I knew you wouldn't answer" she smiled at me
" then why did you ask?" I said
" because I knew you wouldn't answer" she said and laughed and it took alot for me not to roll my eyes at her - again
soon, Mario walked to our table, holding his tray
he pulled out a chair and sat down
" whatsup girls" he waved at us, then dip his hand into Beatrice fries, took some and started chewing
I turned to look at Beatrice and her face had already gone sour
you don't wanna know what happened next
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๐๐ Beautiful Mystery ๐๐ ( Oceana )By: Ukinebo GloryEpisode 46Noah's Pov;Oh...my... God!!I gasped and watched as she fell slowly to the ground, and then the smoke went out - making the atmosphere clear again.I rushed to where she was, laying on the floor - with my heart almost jumping out of my chest." Hey, hey.Fuck!! Hey, get up okay.Are you alright?" I shook her vigorously, countless times but she was still as steel and hard as a rock.Her skin was whiter and her body cold, like...like she's dead; but she's not. I could hear her faint breathe, almost like she isn't breathing.I looked back and saw they were all looking down at me...at us.I gulped, and turning her to her side softly, I carried her up in my arms and walked out of the field**" What was that at your school?" Mrs Adele shrieked at her son in disbeliefThey had gotten home. The entire contest was ruined because of a mere girlMario itched his forehead severally, trying to figure out w
๐๐ Beautiful Mystery ๐๐ ( Oceana )By: Ukinebo GloryEpisode 45ENGLANDMaster Khaid sat upright when he said that, with a grin on his face." Woah! What a splendid news! Where?" he asked in excitement." New York. What should we do?" He smiled and thought for a while." We visit of course. We pay him a visit. How about his friend?" " Brian....Brian has been on the run and no one knows where he is. He's like he vanished into thin air. Why do you keep on looking for him? He's not the one we want - it's Noah" " You won't understand. Find Brian also. I have a plan" Master Khaid said with an evil grin.A plan!NEW YORK " Who else is nervous about tomorrow?"Beatrice shrieked on their way to the parking lot.Finally, the long awaited contest was tomorrow.They were all excited and nervous at the same time." Definitely not me" Chelsea said with an eyeroll ." You're such a killjoy" Beatrice told her." Alright guys, see ya tomorrow" she waved at them before r
๐๐ Beautiful Mystery ๐๐ ( Oceana )By: Ukinebo GloryEpisode 44Leo's Pov;" What's your plan?" Mitchell asked meI grinned and turned to her." Just sit back and watch" I told her.She rolled her eyes, obviously not satisfied with the response she got." You don't give me that. I want to know what you have in mind - what are you planning?" she asked againI heaved "Oh, Mitchell! Alright, what are you also planning?. I know you're trying to get back at his girlfriend" I said huskily" By his girlfriend, you mean that bitch" she asked and I nodded.She sighed and flipped her hair to the side." Well, I've got nothing for now. Although, Lily and Cindy asked me to do things a little differently" " What do you mean?" I asked" oh, Leo! Are you gonna tell me or not?" she shrieked" The Contest is in few weeks time; you'll get to know what I'm planning when the time comes" I told her" Meaning you can't tell me" she asked, puzzled.I sighed and shifted away fro
๐๐ Beautiful Mystery ๐๐ ( Oceana )By: Ukinebo GloryEpisode 43" Who told you that. Who told you I have a sister?" Chelsea rasped after waiting for her mom to say something, but she never did" Uhm...whatt girl are you talking about?" Mrs Welch asked , when the atmosphere was already getting too tense" The girl at the window...we saw a girl at the window when we dropped by the other day" Beatrice said." And we know she lives here, because we've seen her before" Noah said also" Where? Where did you see her?" Chelsea asked dumbfoundedly" The first day we came to drop you off. Noah saw her at the window but I didn't. At first, I thought he was just bluffing and stuff like that, because of the way he was going about it and describing her" Mario said" Oh, that! She's not really her sister. I mean, she's just a friend's daughter" Mrs Welch said and gave a short laugh"Really? Is she still in? Can I see her?" Noah asked, looking so desperate" Oh, dear! I'm
๐๐ Beautiful Mystery ๐๐ ( Oceana )By: Ukinebo GloryEpisode 42Oceana's Pov;I opened my eyes slowly to meet the dim darkness of the roomWell...I'm used to it; I'm not just used to the cold air - yet.I stretched and yawned on the bed - lazily; and yeah, I remembered all that happenedThat's the thing - I never forget them; even if am to wake up a thousand years later, I'll still rememberThe room was so dim and I noticed also, that the window was closed,and the curtains shut.Courtesy of my stepmomI hope Chelsea's fine though.**Chelsea's Pov;I woke up from my deep slumber feeling like shit. My body ache so bad ,I thought I was about to die.Gosh!! I managed to get out of bed, and walked to the table.2:25pm. I checked the wall clock.Damn!! Am supposed to be in school. I just hope it's not what she did to mom that she did to me. I don't wanna believe have been sleeping for days now.Jeez! I walked out of the room, slowly - holding the wall for suppo