Axel stood nervously outside the Head of Department's office, his heart racing with fear that nothing would go wrong.
All calls came through that he needed to report to the HOD’s office. His recent appearance has left murmurs and rumors going around which is how the information reached the board and now he needs to clarify things and he hopes he does. Taking a deep breath, he knocked on the door and entered. "Ah, Mr Storm," the HOD said sternly, looking up from his desk. "You've been away for quite some time. Over a month, to be exact. We had the police investigate and they had concluded that you died off the cliff as they saw some of your items just before the death scene." "Yes, sir," Axel replied, his voice cold. "I know I've been away for a while, not dead just going through some family issue that had compelled me to be away for that long," Axel explains his voice dead and cold. The HOD shakes his head letting out a chuckle, “I am not stupid Mr Storm, I have your records and it doesn’t state you have a family. You’re on Scholarship” Axel remains mute his eyes glued to a piece of file that has his name boldly written on it. Seeing as Axel wasn’t going to say a thing, the HOD shook his head. "I'm afraid that your admission has been withdrawn. You can't come back to school." Axel's eyes widened in disbelief. "What? No, please! You can't do that!" "I'm afraid it's out of my hands, Axel," the HOD said firmly. "You've been absent for too long, and we can't just let you pick up where you left off." Axel is furious trying to keep himself calm "You can’t do that! It’s not possible to cancel my admission without any valid reason, just cause I was away doesn’t give you the right to do that. I didn’t break any roles and you know I am among the top-class student my records are clean and good" he justifies “How dare you speak to me like that! I can ruin your whole career with a signature on your paper, mind the way you speak to me or I swear to you you’d regret it.” The HOD spat infuriated by Alex’s outburst. Axel groans getting up, “I don’t think you know who you’re dealing with at his point.” He states his nose flaring. “Who the hell are you? You’re the unfortunate poorest student in this school Axel Storm, who else doesn’t know you? People here are owned for wealth and power it’s so unfortunate that our student gets to mingle with undeserving people” Axel's hands turned to fists, “With all due respect sir, I will not be going anywhere, for a matter of fact consider this your last day here” He stared at Axel as though he had groaned two horns surprised at his confidence and where it was suddenly coming from. “You are expelled Axel Storm. Find your way out” He roars. Axel chuckles letting out a breath before turning on his shoes and walking out. As he stepped out he was surprised by a crowd that had already gathered knowing very well who was in charge of it. Darius Mickelson. Axel sighted him with Ashley clinged on to him with a smudged look on both their faces. “Finally, it’s about time you leave,” Someone threw. “I agree, he doesn’t even belong here” another person adds. “Just look at him” “He’s so useless and broke” The insults kept coming one by one as he walked passed the crowd. Axel didn’t want to get himself involved in any fights. especially now that he isn’t really in control of himself. They say the ring holds so much power, one that he still hasn’t learned how to control and he doesn’t know what sort of power it is or what it could do. But as always, Darius was always up for a fight never the one to miss out on one, he paused Axel’s action by taking a step pushing him back. “I thought I had buried you six feet under the ground but you mother fucker have a way of pissing me off right?” He mumbled clutching on Axel’s neckline. “If I were you I’d remove my hands” Axel warns sending him a glare. Darius is taken aback by Axel’s sudden confidence making him chuckle, “Who the fuck do you think you are?” He spat. Axel remained mute trying to keep his composure. “Listen up duck head. You’re a nobody and you’ll always be one. You’re benanth and under my mercy” Darius states in an intimidating manner. Asher suddenly popped out of the crowd getting in between Axel and Darius. “Please, that’s enough,” he says trying to get Darius to let go of the clutch he has on Axel but the two seem to be engaged in an eye-to-eye battle. “You warn this crap friend that if he knew better, he should prepare to get his ass away from this school. He doesn’t belong here and I’ve made sure I took care of that” Darius says with a smirk forming on his lips. Of course, Darius had everything to do with his expelling. It all made sense now, the Hod has been bought not just by the HOD but by the school heads as well. Darius Mickelson may own a share in the school's assets but they have no idea who the true master was. “This isn’t your battle to fight Asher step out of the way. Let this be a man-on-man thing. You may have taken her away from me but if you think you could do the same with my career then you must be more dense than I thought” Axel spat riling Darius up. “How dare you speak to me like that? Have you forgotten who I am?” Darius threatens trying to push Asher away. “Yeah, how could I forget a narrow-minded imbecile” Axel states with a smirk that has Darius's eyes widen in shock. Axel's face twisted in anger as he sent waves of daggers at Darius. "You think you're so much better than me, don't you?" Axel sneered. Darius smirked. "I don't just think it, Axel. I know it." Axel's fists clenched. "You've always looked down on me, haven't you? With your rich family and your imperfect grades." Darius shrugged. "You're just jealous, Axel. You'll never be like me." Axel's anger boiled over. "I may not have your wealth or your connections, but at least I have a brain! You stupid idiot " Darius's expression turned icy. "You'll regret saying that, Axel. You'll forever be poor and beneath me." Axel's face reddened. "I'll never be beneath you! And you’re so stupid you think that but don’t worry I’ll be sure to make you understand that !" Darius laughed. "You'll never amount to anything, Axel. You're just a waste of space." With that, Darius turned and walked away, leaving Axel seething with anger and humiliation. Axel pushed Asher away, “I told you to stay out of this” He spat with utmost disgust. Asher hissed. “Are you crazy! Do you know who he is or do I need to remind you of that for goodness sake, I don’t know what point you’re trying to point out, and whatever it is won’t end well. What happened to getting good grades and graduating? Huh? Are you seriously going to sell all of that up for a woman who doesn’t even deserve all your rage? She made her choices and I don’t even know if I should believe she ever loved you but you need to wake up man.” Asher spat with annoyance and concern. “I guess all that now is too late” Asher states flying his hands up in the air. “Don’t interfere in this, this isn’t your battle to fight. And this also isn’t over yet you can say it may just be the beginning. I am not leaving this school not when—" he paused. Asher’s brows furrowed, “not when what?” He ushers for him to say more but Axel remains mute. He doesn’t want them to get involved in all of this at least not yet. “It doesn’t matter” Axel states and with that, he walks away leaving Asher’s questions unanswered. He walked to where his feet could take him before pulling out his phone letting out a breath as he contemplated whether to call the number or not before he finally made up his mind and dialed the number. He waited for it to ring for some time before the caller finally picked up. “Master?”Axel walked back into the classroom, his confidence and nonchalant manner drawing the attention of his classmates. They whispered and gazed at him with a mix of disgust and confusion. They heard about him being expelled then what on earth was he doing back here? He took his seat, his eyes fixed on the professor lecturing at the front of the class. Just then, the door burst open and the Head of Department rushed in, his face pale and sweaty. "Mr Storm, please, can I have a word with you?" he asked, his voice trembling. His sudden appearance has the whole class's attention drawn back to them. Axel raised an eyebrow, a smirk stealing its way to his lips. "What do you want, Professor?" he drawled, his tone dripping with irritation. He did warn him but he didn’t listen. They may have known him as the poor person he was but not anymore. He is more than that now. The HOD walked towards Axel's desk, his hands clasped together in a pleading gesture. "Mr Storm I know I s
Axel's eyes snapped open in the darkness, his mind racing with thoughts on how his first training was going to be. He hasn’t slept a wink. He lay still, listening intently, ensuring that his Asher and Collins were asleep. He wasn’t ready for yet another question session. He knew sooner or later that he’d have to tell them as they deserved to know. They’re the only people who have ever been nice and honest with him, they treated him well enough with no disrespect or disregard and that is why he’d never forsake them. The soft snores and gentle breathing told him that it was time he left. His eyes drew to the wall clock cheering the time. It’s 10min before his training begins and god knows what his grandfather will do to him if he ever finds out that he slipped any Axel threw off his covers and swung his legs over the side of the bed, his bare feet dangling in the air. He stood up, his tall frame towering in the dimly lit room, and padded silently to his closet. He pulled out
It had been a week since Axel began his intense martial arts training with Liam Chen. Every night, Axel would sneak out of his dorm room, careful not to disturb his roommates. He would make his way to the small, unassuming building on the outskirts of campus, where Liam would be waiting for him. The training sessions were grueling, pushing Axel's body and mind to their limits. He would return to his room in the early hours of the morning, his face covered in bruises, his muscles sore and aching. And the fucking ring that was supposed to be healing him was doing no fucking job. Despite the physical toll, Axel couldn't get enough of the training. He wanted to push through and prove to Liam that he wasn’t some weakling. Liam’s every word during the train is, “You’re Weak” The word riles Axel up and no matter how much he tries to prove himself and show that he wasn’t as he is classified to be, Liam always proves him wrong. He wanted to master the skills but it was as though th
Axel brushed past him, not even acknowledging his presence. He doesn’t want to get involved with him at the moment and this is why he chooses to pretend as though he didn’t see him but as always he doesn’t seem to get the message. Darius's eyes narrowed, his face reddening with anger. "Hey, watch where you're going, Axel!" Darius snarled, his voice low and menacing. Axel didn't even flinch. He kept walking, his eyes fixed on the door to the dormitory. Darius's anger boiled over. He reached out and grabbed Axel's arm, spinning him around. "You think you're too highly of yourself, don't you?" he sneered. trying to mess with Axel as he usually does. Axel's eyes flashed with annoyance, he wasn’t in the mood. "Get your hands off me, Darius," he growled, his voice low and even trying as hard as he could to maintain his cool. Darius sneered. "Or what? You'll cry to your daddy?" he mocked letting out a laugh. “You seem to have developed a lot of balls these days Axel Storm, who fuck do
Axel sat at the head of the boardroom table, his piercing gaze roaming the room as the team presented their new deals. His expression was stern, his jaw clenched, and his eyes narrowed. Almost like it wasn’t his first meeting as the new CEO. He watched as they all presented listening to their point of view on how to make the company better and secure deals. He wasn’t use to this guy for some reason he could relate and comprehend the words they kept exchanging. His grandfather had filled him up on everything he needed to know and for some reason no information seem to have slipped from his mind. He could remember each and everyone of them. His brain is sharp and collective. He got up walking out with Collins tailing behind him. This takes him back to when he had dropped the bombshell at first it was almost unbelievable but it was too easy to convince them. Axel knew that they were happy for him, at least now he had the chance to experience the luxury of life. Axel had ma
Axel growls for the umpteenth time finding it so hard to convince Asher to be the grandson of Alexandra Storm. “See I just need you to take that position while we are in school. I can’t handle the scandal if they find out that I’m the rich one, at least till I figure things out. And don’t worry I will handle things at work and my name still stands there” he reasons. Asher's expression was incredulous. "You're crazy, Axel! If your grandfather finds out, he'll kill me!" Axel's annoyance increased. "He'll never know, I promise. And I'll owe you one, Asher. I just need you to do that for me in the meantime.” Asher tried to shake him off, but Axel held fast. "Axel, think about what you're asking. I can't just pretend to be you” he tries to fight back. Collins, who had been watching the exchange, chimed in. "Asher, it's not a bad idea. You're smart, capable, and charismatic. You could pull it off." Asher turned to Collins, his eyes wide with disbelief. "You're not serious, are you, Col
Axel growled at Liam as he fought to get a hit but to no avail. Liam was too good and calculating, no match for Axel yet he wanted to push through. Liam hovered on Axel launching him down with a thud causing a growl to escape from Axel's lips. A frustrating growl. "Rule number one, always stay focused your mind should be strictly on your opponent Axel" He warns with a chuckle. Axel hissed pushing him off with sweat strands whirling down. "What time is it?" He questions instead. He has a meeting with the stakeholders by 2 pm and he's very sure it's almost time and he didn't want to be late. He was strictly warned by his grandfather to make sure he attended. He canceled all his classes for today to catch up with the martial arts classes he had been missing for a few days due to the never-ending work that kept coming his way. "Twenty minutes to 2. Why?" He responds with a question too. Axel shakes his head as he gets up gathering his stuff. "How's that going?" Liam asked pointin
"So it's like a date or--" he stopped halfway due to the glare Axel shot him. Axel had informed them about Raya's offer and he knew that it was one of the parties he had to attend cause not shortly after Raya had left did he go through his nails to see the invitation. For now, Asher was going to take the place of Mr Storm. The few people who knew Axel's identity had been warned to seize shut or face the consequences. "For the last time collins, this isn't a date" Axel states irritatingly letting out a groan. Asher laughed, "Stop messing around. So when did you say the time is?" "It's starting by 8 pm," Axel announced. "So you're only going there as Raya's date and nothing else?" Asher asked wanting to be sure Axel knew what he was doing to which Axel nodded in response. "Yes. Once you're done with your presentation Asher and Raya introduce me to her uncle as her date, you will cook up a reason to explain that we have to leave" Axel states pinching the brick of his nose. A