Are you ready?" Cassie demanded.Ken wiped the sweat teamed up on his forehead and nodded repeatedly.His roommates were by the door, waiting for Ken to step out. It was the day of the most anticipated fight."You've got this Ken and believe me, the master is going to be so proud of you if you win this match and your popularity is going to skyrocket." Cassie asserted.Ken flashed a quick smile. "Popularity huh?"Cassie gave her forehead a delicate scrape. "Well, I have my small media team in place."Ken's eyes widened in surprise. "A media team?"Cassie sighed and flipped her hair. " I need to document the fight you know so that we can upload it on the school blog and..""Cassie!" Ken called out to her after a gasp.She cleared her throat loudly and stood before him. "Why don't you forget about my publicity stunt and focus on the match?"Ken agreed with a nod.Cassie had helped him get ready. He wore loose brown shorts and a free black tee shirt. Cassie had suggested that he gets dres
Enough!" the man who had drawn the battle line alerted just when Ken's clenched fist was about to strike Don Castello's right cheek.There was pin-drop silence.Ken staggered to his feet. His vision was getting blurry.Don Castello's men quickly rushed to the scene and dragged their leader away from the fight scene. Ken moved to the corner, struggling to catch his breath."The fight is over." The referee announced.Applause and cheers in honor of Ken reigned. Cassie rushed toward Ken and took him into her arms. Joyous cries took over the dark valley.Camera lights clicked and lights flashed all over Ken and Cassie. There was no need to make a formal announcement. Ken had just won the match.The students formed a circle around him and immediately he broke off his embrace with Cassie, they began shaking his sweaty hands and patting his aching shoulders. He couldn't hide his smile. Blood was still gushing from the corners of his mouth and nostrils.The students kept clicking pictures and
Ken could feel his heartbeat skyrocketing. "Oh my God!" he gasped as the crowd marched toward him with loud murmurs. Ken felt like a meal that was going to be devoured. If he had his way, he'll vanish into thin air. This recent popularity was driving him insane.The students approached Ken and formed a circle around him and soon, his head began to ache from the questions they were throwing at him."You walk on walls?""Where did you learn your martial art skills from?""Can we be friends?""Can I take a selfie with you?"A girl even asked whether he was single."I need to get to class now," Ken said and forced his way through the crowd. After he broke off the circle, he quickened his step wishing he could teleport to his lecture hall. Ken heaved a deep sigh after fleeing from the crowd. He took a sharp turn but was star-struck when he saw a group of girls walking up to him.He shook his head and remained rooted to his spot.The girls walked up to him smiling brightly. They were all
Ken reached the lecture hall and loitered around the entrance for some seconds. He knew that the moment he steps inside that theatre, he was going to be greeted by wandering eyes.He heaved a deep sigh and walked into the class. Immediately he step foot inside the hall, and applause reigned. Ken lowered his head. He instantly felt weak in the knees and every step he took felt hard.Ken was stunned when he discovered that his favorite row, the front row was occupied by a group of girls, welcoming him with charming smiles. He faked a smile and was about to walk past them when two ladies blocked his path.The cheers and applause ceased.He tried to speak but no words were coming out of his open mouth. The students were murmuring, talking about one topic. 'Ken's victory in the fight.'"Not only are you sound, but you are also skilled too." One of the girls commented and slid a piece of paper into Ken's hands. Her phone number was scribbled on the paper.More girls wanted to engage him in
Ken took exhausted steps toward his hostel. He had to fight through a crowd of supporters and a group of flirty girls to get back to MC ARTHUR hostel.He noticed that the door to his room was wide open. Mark and the guys must be around he concluded and hurried inside.Cassie was sitting by the edge of his bed, going through her phone. Immediately Ken walked into the room, she dropped the phone beside her and broke out laughing.Ken joined her on the bed in laughter. She was the only one in the room."The guys?" he demanded, shifting his gaze from one corner of the room to the other."Uhm, they just got out," she replied.Ken sighed and placed his notebook on the table. "I went through hell today," he commented and heaved another frustrated sigh.Cassie couldn't hold back her laughter. "I know Ken but trust me, a lot of freshers out there will walk on coals to get the attention you are getting right now even if it's just for a day."Ken palmed his forehead with both hands. "Do you know
Wait up Babe," Miranda called out to Charlie who was taking fast steps away from the cafe. Immediately Charlie stormed out of the cafe and Miranda realized what she has done, she ran after him. The pissed Charlie didn't turn around nor lessen his steps. Miranda stopped with a sigh and turned toward the cafe. She'll let Charlie calm down before apologizing to him. Charlie marched into his room with bloodshot eyes. None of his roommates was around. He pulled out a chair and sat and then took his head into his hands. "Who the hell does he think he is?" He muttered under his breath as the image of Ken waver in his mind. He abruptly stood up and kicked the chair. It fell to the floor and produced a loud noise. Charlie groaned in frustration. He began to pace. As far as he's concerned, all his means to get back at Ken keeps proving abortive. Charlie knew that no matter how much he tries, there was no way he was going to defeat Ken in combat. If Ken could beat up Don Castello then who i
The girl who raised the alarm turned to Charlie with a mischievous smile. He reciprocated with an impish grin and quickly turned away.A few days ago, Charlie had hired the girl and spelled out her roles and at that moment, she was acting accordingly. He had told her to raise the alarm once she had planted the question paper in between Ken's answer booklet.The supervisor who was sent by the Dean to supervise the examination was alerted. He hurried toward Ken's table.The students began whispering to each other and exchanging blank glances. Why would Ken cheat? Some of them wondered. Hasn't he proven to be the brightest in the class?Amidst the commotion, Charlie rested his back against his chair, pouted his lips, and began whistling like a song sparrow. As far as he's concerned, Ken will get a suspension or worst still be dropped off his scholarship.Walter blinked at Charlie. Finally, they'll place Ken on the edge."Let's see if your martial art skills will save you now," Charlie mu
*how it happened*Dr. Phil pulled out a file from one of his table cabinets and placed it on his table. He opened the file and picked out one of the question papers. The particular question paper Charlie came for.Charlie's excitement couldn't be hidden after Dr. Phil pressed the question paper on the table. He was about to pick up the paper when Dr. Phil countered. "Not so fast.""I'll hand you the paper Charlie Braxton but you'll promise me that it won't get into the wrong hands. Once this paper leaks, all needles will point back to me because I'm yet to submit it to the school management for documentation.""I give you my word," Charlie swore. "It will be with me. No one will catch a glimpse at it.""Good." Dr. Phil replied and propelled the paper toward Charlie.Charlie took it with a mischievous smile and slipped it inside his grey jacket.Dr. Phil pulled the brown envelopes containing a total of ten thousand dollars toward him and flashed a quick smile at Charlie."This conversa