As soon as they stepped outside, it began raining. It seemed like it was already drizzling, and then suddenly, it started raining heavily."Oh God, why now? I'll be so drenched," she said.The rain poured down heavily, turning the quiet night into a symphony of raindrops hitting the ground.The coldness of the rain mixed with the cool night air, seeping through any exposed skin and sending shivers down Cordelia's spine. "It's raining hard now; I think you can't leave," Benjamin said.Cordelia shook her head and said, "Let's try; I guess I can still leave."Benjamin nodded, and they both took a step.Boom! The thunder rumbled instantly. Praaw! The thunder kept rumbling."Oh my God," Cordelia screamed lightly and hugged Benjamin, "let's get inside; I'm afraid of these things," she said.Benjamin chuckled, and they both walked back inside.Getting inside, they both sat down. Cordelia looked worried, checking the time."Hey, I don't think you should leave. Why not spend the night with me
Benjamin stood there, a mix of surprise and delight on his face. "You're cooking?”Cordelia nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, but not something great, I came here and found out there are a lot of things that can cook different dishes, so I decided to do something good for breakfast.""That's great," Benjamin smiled and asked, "So what are you cooking?"Cordelia replied, "It's a surprise, but it'll be ready in just two minutes.”Benjamin took a seat. “I'll wait then.” he saidIn two minutes, the kitchen filled with the rich aroma of a delicious breakfast. Cordelia emerged holding a tray with a beautifully arranged breakfast. There were pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, fresh fruits, and a steaming cup of coffee."Surprise!" Cordelia said with a grin, presenting the tray to Benjamin. "I hope you like it."Benjamin was genuinely surprised and impressed. "Wow, this looks amazing! You're not just good at cooking, but you've also made it a feast. Thank you, Cordelia.”Cordelia smiled and s
Benjamin had smiled and said, "You know, you always also looked beautiful; it's not a compliment, it's a fact." He said. Cordelia rounded her eye and said, "Thank you, let's leave now."Upon getting outside, Benjamin threw the keys at her, stating, "You drive my Audi, and I'll be your passenger."Cordelia, without a word, opened the driver's seat and sat down. Benjamin joined as the passenger.Within an hour, they arrived at the campus. Cordelia parked outside, opened the door, and stepped out. Irene and a few others, seeing her in a different car, remarked, "That's Madam Cordelia. She's driving another car?"One person commented, "Madam is rich; she just changed her car." Another questioned, "Why is she teaching if she's so rich?”Irene clarified, "Come on, don't you guys know? She's not even paid; she doesn't take payment. She's just trying out things." Someone expressed admiration, saying, "Wow, I admire her."As they all watched Cordelia, the passenger gate suddenly opened, revea
Then came a more direct jab, "This car should cost nothing less than $200,000. Do you even have $2,000?" Laughter erupted again, the group reveling in their collective skepticism and dismissing Benjamin's claim with a blend of amusement and mockery.Irene, seizing the opportunity to escalate the mockery, stepped forward with a disdainful smirk. "Shameless doesn't even begin to cover it," she sneered, her words dripping with scorn. "Claiming Ms. Winslow's car as your own? You must be running on a new level of delusion, Benjamin. Maybe you should focus on reality instead of constructing these pathetic fantasies." The crowd, fueled by Irene's cutting remarks, intensified their laughter and jeers, further amplifying the humiliation aimed at Benjamin.Benjamin shook his head and smiled; he didn't have to bother about these people. Regardless of their mockery, he knew they looked down on him, and nothing would change that perception.Just then, at that moment, someone in the group exclaim
A wave of excitement swept through the hall, and thunderous applause filled the air as the students welcomed the news of the upcoming games.The sports teacher continued, "This is how we'll play the games. Today, it's going to be between ourselves here. It's going to be a competition between departments, so every department, your headteacher will guide you on what to do." After a pause, he added, "For now, in every department, please group yourselves quickly.”The announcement set off a flurry of activity as students began to organize themselves into their respective department groups, eager to participate in the upcoming competitions. Within the span of 30 minutes, the hall transformed into a dynamic sea of organized chaos. Students swiftly grouped themselves according to their departments, creating an impressive array of around 30 neatly arranged teams.Amid the buzz and excitement, the noise level in the hall surged as students animatedly discussed strategies, exchanged playful b
Everyone was quiet hearing Cordelia's question, their attention fully captured by the cold expression on her face."I won't want to repeat myself again. What is going on here?" she asked.A nervous gulp echoed in the room before one lady got up and confessed, "Ms. Winslow, it's all because of Irene. She was the one who came in to say you gave Benjamin a lift, and Benjamin is claiming the car is his, which made all of us laugh at him.”"You fool!" Irene muttered under her breath, shooting a disapproving glare at the girl who had spoken up.Cordelia turned her gaze toward Benjamin, who, surprisingly, didn't seem bothered by the situation. After observing him for a moment, she redirected her attention to Irene and asked, "Irene Azuka, is that true?" The room held its breath, awaiting Irene's response.Irene got up and said, "I'm sorry, Ms. Winslow. It won't happen again."Cordelia continued to stare at her and sternly remarked, "I thought I warned you guys the other time about mocking ea
Cordelia's eyes widened in surprise, but a magnetic force seemed to hold her in place as she found herself unable to separate her lips from Benjamin's.After a minute of a lingering kiss, Benjamin gently separated his lips and pressed a soft kiss to Cordelia's forehead. "Your lips taste nice to me," he whispered, a smile playing on his lips.Cordelia, rendered speechless, stood there, her gaze fixed on Benjamin.Smiling, Benjamin whispered, "Do you remember when you asked how you could cheer me up? I think I'm better now, thank you." His hand remained locked, keeping Cordelia in a gentle embrace.Cordelia shook her head slightly before finally finding her voice. "That wasn't the kind of help I could offer."Curious, Benjamin pulled her a bit closer, his hand securely holding her waist. "What kind of help could you offer then?"Concerned, Cordelia responded, "Stop this; someone might see us, and I'll be in trouble.”With a carefree attitude, Benjamin tried to reassure her. "Come on, wh
The taut rope strained against the combined force of both teams. Dust rose from the ground as sneakers gripped the grass in a desperate attempt to gain traction. Veins bulged on determined faces as the teams strained against the opposing force.Spectators held their breath, the atmosphere charged with energy. The cheers and encouragement from classmates resonated, creating a rhythmic cadence in sync with the teams' efforts.As the struggle continued, it became apparent that one side was gaining the upper hand which was the accounting department. Slowly but steadily, the determined efforts of the winning team started pulling the opposing side across the marked line. The intensity grew, and a collective gasp swept through the audience.The winning team from the accounting department huddled together, their faces reflecting determination and confidence. "Come on, team! We've got this! Pull together!" shouted their captain, rallying their spirits. Each member locked eyes, exchanged nods,