Chapter 32The chirping birds who always found their way to Liam’s window each morning were already pecking at his window and as usual, he was angry with them. Using his pillow to cover his ears, he sank deep into his bed, trying to get more sleep to make up for being late to bed last night after studying until after midnight. Annoyed, he tossed the pillow aside and with a frown on his face, he walked towards his window and then chased the birds away. “I need to put up a mini scarecrow to chase them off.” He scoffed, returning to his bed. Just as he was about to fall back and resumed sleeping,his phone which was resting on his study table began to buzz. With a scowl this time around, he stormed towards the table. “Jake?” He called aloud, staring at the screen of his phone. Jake was his friend and also a classmate. “What do you want?” He asked, irritation evident in his tone. “Why are you sounding like that, is there a problem?” Jake asked on the other end. “No.” “The first bu
Chapter 33At the instant, it was as if a bucket of cold water was doused on the body of everyone that was present at the time. No one said a word, they just maintained their positions, their gaze fixed on them and their lips parted with shock. “No way.” Prisca yelled, she was the leader of the school cheerleading team and seeing Naya kissing Liam in front of them made her livid. She was fuming with anger because she felt Naya had stooped so low to share a kiss with Liam who had no class. “Dammit! He is going to rip you off all your money if you keep on with your relationship.” She yelled from where she stood and soon, the whole place was thrown into chaos. Everyone wanted to talk and not listen. Annoyed with Naya’s sudden kiss, Liam pulled away, though he didn't make it obvious. With a slight frown on his face, he leaned towards her, “Why do you choose to embarrass me, here of all places.” “I didn't embarrass you.” She whispered back. Pulling away from him, she placed her hand
Chapter 34“Liam, where are you heading?” Jake asked, running after him. “Nowhere.” Came his quick reply. He didn't even bother to look in his direction. “Are you going to meet your girlfriend?” He asked again. Within the next two minutes, he was walking closely beside him. “Cut it.” Liam snapped. He didn't like the fact that Jake was always bringing up Naya anytime he was having a conversation with him.At this point, he was regretting why he had allowed Naya to bring him to school. No one would have known of their relationship, he wouldn't have received backlash from his fellow students and Jake wouldn't be talking about her every slight opportunity that he had. “If you are not going to meet with your girlfriend, then tell me where you are headed.” Jake pressed in, his gaze fixed on him. “I'm done with classes for today, so I’m heading home.” “But this is not the route to the bus stop. Are you going to see someone?” “Bingo! You got it, can you stop interrogating me now?” Chuc
While Mr. Jones went through his portfolio, Liam was staring back at him, his lips caged in between his teeth as he hoped he would be impressed with what he was seeing. After a tension filled minute of waiting for his approval, Mr. Jones snapped his head upwards and flashed him a broad smile as he pushed his hand forward to Liam who immediately took it. “I’m already looking forward to working with you. Don't hesitate to check your mailbox, I will be contacting you soon.” “Sure, thank you so much.” “I should be the one thanking you.” He said as he pulled his zipper. When he was done, he raised his head and with a smile, “I was thinking you were a push over but you aren't, pardon me.” Liam didn't say anything to this since this wasn't the first time someone was saying something of that sort to him. He just flashed him a smile as he watched his departing figure. Excited, he pushed a chip into his mouth and then began to chew on it with a broad smile on his face. He was so excited t
Chapter 36“I…” Lily gulped. She wanted to talk back to him but she didn't know what to say to him. She didn't want any further embarrassment and so she had to hold back. “I will pay you, I never said I won't.” She managed to say, her voice wavering. At this, Liam couldn't hold back the laughter. Internally, he was face palming himself for making fun of them in the presence of their friends. Now holding his backpack tightly, he walked past them and with his head held up high, he made his way out of the restaurant. “That was…” one of Jake's friends wanted to speak but the glare the couples sent his way made his words return to his throat. Now standing at the entrance of the restaurant, he used his hands to shield his face from the impact of the sun which was blinding. It didn't put the sun out completely but it helped. “Man, I need to rest my back.” He mused, looking straight ahead, hoping to see a taxi but there was none coming his direction.With a slight frown, he began to wal
Chapter 37Liam didn't say anything to this, he just sat there staring at Sam who was also staring back at him. Ever since the first day they had met, the issue had been bothering him and when he couldn't bottle it up anymore, he decided to accost him..“I asked a question.” Sam snapped, hitting his fist against the arm of his chair. He was tired of waiting for his response. When Liam still wouldn't say anything, he pulled himself up and then began to pace around the room with his fists fastened. “You asked what my motives are? Don't you think you are the one who is supposed to give a response to that?” Liam asked and at once, Sam reclaimed his seat. Staring right back at him, he asked, *What do you mean?” “Asking your guards to come pick me up without my consent and even without your sister's idea… don't you think it is someone who has an ulterior motive that would do that?” He asked again. At his question, Sam didn't say anything, he just sat there, staring at Liam as if he ha
Chapter 38The following day after school, since Naya had informed Liam that she was coming to pick him up, he was waiting for her at the car park and immediately the black sedan pulled up, he got in before anyone could see him and then there would be chaos like the previous time.“Are you done with your classes?” She asked, breaking the silence in the car and starting the conversation between them.“Yeah.” he nodded, pulling his phone from his pocket. After scrolling through for a while, he pushed it back into his pocket and then cast her a glance only to see her staring back at him. “Is there an issue?” He asked with a raised brow which she shook her head to. “If you say so, I will drop off by the bus stop, I have to see someone.” He had told a lie. He didn't want Ryan or anyone to see him with her else he would be laden with the responsibility of trying to explain himself, which he didn't want. “I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier.” She said in response and at once they locked
Chapter 39Nathan continued to backlash Liam who pretended not to hear anything he was saying. He kept chewing on his food and when Naya saw this, she was a bit relieved. Several times, she gave her granny a pleading look, asking her to stop the banter but she didn't make any move. Eating and bantering at the same time, Nathan soon began to choke on his food and before anyone could come to his aid, Liam filled his glass and then pushed it towards him. “Please drink up.” He said with a coy smile. Nathan wanted to reject his offer but his eyes suddenly began to water and without thinking twice, he pulled the glass to himself and then gulped the content in a go. “You should at least say your thanks.” Liam said, staring back at him. He had finished eating now. Embarrassed with the whole thing, Nathan couldn't say a word to him, he just sat there with his back against his seat. “Others will start to envy you since you have met with me twice. I always help them, giving them a reason