The journey back to Rainbow Core College is so silent and tense. Rex was behind the wheel.
It turns out that Gael and Emilio had gone back to take their car from where they abandoned it.They got it repaired already. Laurel, Gael's mother had thanked Rex profusely.She wished to ask Rex further about his source of wealth but time and schedule didn't permit her.Rex had to relax and wake up early the next day for training. His Father, Louie gives him new hope.He has to win the gold and do him more pride. He has suffered just to keep him safe for twenty-one long years.Rex finally cruise into Rainbow Core College and stopped at the entrance of the male student resident hall.They all alighted after some time and goes into their room. None of them speak, still.Rex finally took his bath and dress up for bed. When he goes to lay down he found his friends waiting for him." What? " He asked them suspiciously when they kept staring at him." You went to Riley's mansion today " Emilio began. " How did it go? "Rex kept mute for some time. His friends have already known half of the story. It will be unfair if he kept the truth away from them." Louie, the first son of Riley is my father " He dropped the bombshell and his two friends reacts to it.They swallow hard at the ill fate and Tangled destiny." Khalil Karson is your cousin " Gael mutters at last. " How will you cope with this truth? "" There is nothing to cope with about Gael " Rex replied with his shoulder shrugged. " Sharing the same blood doesn't make him my real cousin. We all know how Cruel Khalil has been to me "They knew so no one replies to that. For some seconds, the three Friends only sat on their bed with their eyes darting around." Father wants me to stay away but I can't "" It's unwise Rex. Your Dad knows what's at stake. Your life will be in danger " Gael advises." But I can't let the Evil wins. My father had been living poorly all these years. He wouldn't fight back because of me. Why can't I be his motivation to retaliate? "" He loves you, Rex. He fears for your life " Emilio mutters softly. " I think you should listen to him "" I can't let Karson have his way always. He stole my father's wealth. Once this whole competition is over I shall help him "It has been said and sealed. The two friends know they can't convince Rex anymore.They both finally agreed with his suggestion and soon goes to sleep after another light conversation.***The sunshine bath the room and slowly Rex fluttered open his eyes. He looks around lazily and groans as his body aches.He saw Emilio already packing his books while Gael is nowhere to be seen." Morning, sleeping handsome. Get your ass down to the medical center for your drugs, will you? " Emilio said and Rex rolled his eyes." Sleeping handsome is lame "" Not as you, yeah? " Emilio took his bag and headed towards the exit. " Got two classes "" Where is Gael? "" Out. He goes to his mother with the money you withdraw last night "Yeah, the previous night after the system had started it's Usually Ticking Rex had paid for Autumn's treatment and the rest money he had withdrawn it." Yeah," He mutters in response before disappearing into the lavatory to take his bath.When he returns Emilio had left already. Rex quickly dresses up for the medical center and also his sport.He got no classes for the time being, not until the competition comes to an end.Rex goes out to see Gael had taken his car. He didn't get the answer or have any negative thoughts, however.Instead, he headed to the medical center on foot. When he got there he met the nurse who had attended to him." Rex Louie " Cassandra, the nurse greeted when she saw him. " I never thought you would come "" I had to. For the drugs and instructions "He responded gently. The nurse smiles rather nervously at him. Nurse Cassandra has also heard the heroic story of Rex Louie.The ordinary errand boy who has risen towards supremacy. A penniless young man of yesterday who is now the Owner of the latest car in RCC." Sit back please " The nurse instructed as she picked up a syringe.After some time she injected Rex and step back gently.Rex noticed her fingers shivering but he didn't dwell on that too much. He knows everyone has heard his weird story.How a young man of Twenty one could acquire wealth in just a little short of time." Take this pillbox, " The nurse said softly. She gave him some instructions on when to take it and finally, Rex left.When he headed to the Juvenile hall, students he passes by stopped and stared at him.The girls giggles and smiled seductively at him while the boys tried to befriend him.However, Rex turns deaf ears to their advances. Emilio and Gael are his true friends.They have been with him when the going is rough and bitter.At last, Rex arrived at the Juvenile hall but he has to stop when he saw Khalil training with Pearl.They both wear matching outfits and that pisses him off. He tried to shrug off but as usual, Khalil came taunting him." This isn't the right place for losers and brokers " Khalil mutters when Rex drew nearer." And who else is the loser if not you Khalil Karson? " Rex replied this time smoothly. " A guy who couldn't stand on his own two feet "" You bitch! " Khalil came forward but Pearl was quick to pull him back, saying." That's enough Khalil. That's enough "Rex watched with his eyes glaring at the two people.Pearl succeeded in moving Khalil out, leaving Rex all alone in the hall.The young man took his training kit and prepare to start his training when suddenly his eyes began to throb greatly.Fatigue and exhaustion overwhelmed Rex so much and In no time he fell back and blood began to seep out through his ears.It like a great shock to him. Never had he experienced anything like it. He tried and succeeded in dialing Emilio's contact.The latter picked up after the second ring." Will you give me some space Rex? I'm in class and..."" Hel...p... juvenile... hall " That was Rex's word before he passed out completely." Rex? Rex, are you there? Hey... Are you...oh shit! "Emilio dashes out of his class and rushes towards the Juvenile hall. What he saw nearly stop his heartbeat when he got there.He pulled out his cell phone and called Gael, telling him to return immediately." Rex? Oh my goodness! What the hell..."Rex has been facing too much after knowing Khalil. The blood oozing out from his ears is enough to make his friends give up.He was taken back to his room and Gael arrived after a while with sweat dripping from his forehead." He isn't breathing " He exclaimed in shock. " Let's call the nurse, Cassandra "Cassandra dashes into Rex's room and his two roommates attend to her. Emilio won't stop pacing about. " Have you given Sheila a call? " Gael asked him but he shook his head. " Will you get yourself together and give her a call? " Emilio only responded by making the call. He briefs Sheila about Rex's health and the next second the door opens. Emilio was stunned to see the blond lady standing at the entrance. He dropped his hand and pocketed his cell phone. " Pretty fast " He mutters to her and she responded. " Was around the resident block. What the heck happens to him? " " Collapse with bleeding from the ears " Emilio mutters in response. He has gone to the window for fresh air while Cassandra attends to Rex. Gael was there to help her out and Sheila join as well. After some time the nurse stood up and sigh. She packed her bag and turn to the three Friends, Gael, Emilio, and Sheila who were awaiting her instructions. " You should let him rest. Can't he stay in bed throughout t
" This is insane. I can't believe Khalil is ready to send Rex into an Early grave just because of the trophy " Gael blurted out tightly. They have managed to get Rex back into bed. Emilio couldn't reply. He is too stunned to muster up any words. He step away from the bed to get the bowl of water for Rex to clean up when unexpectedly, the latter struggled to sit up. " Rex you shouldn't be..." " I have to go " He interrupted Emilio softly. Rex's voice was wavering. " I have to go. It's the last day " " The last day and you Can't even lift your finger. How will you be able to participate in the competition Rex? " Gael asked softly. The friends are so disturbed. " You can't go. It's not only unwise but stupid " Emilio chipped in with the tone that signifies finality. " Stay in bed, I will clean you up " Rex knows they are concerned about him. He knows they love him and all but he is not ready to bow before Khalil. He just won't. Louie, his real father had done to Khalil's Father.
The door to the medical center was pushed open angrily by Rex and he stormed into the office of Nurse Cassandra with his friends. They get into the neat office just in time to see the nurse packing her bag. Nurse Cassandra had heard how the competition was canceled. She has been so scared and agitated. Surely she is about to run away before the guys show up. " Where are you off to nurse? RCC hates a lazy working staff " Rex said softly in the doorway. He step further into the room and the nurse just had to back off. Her face was laced with horror. " Uh... Rex, you are here ..." she stuttered stupidly. " I am, to receive drugs from you. The one you prescribed for me is been used already " Cassandra gulped down hard then she let out a shaky sigh. " Please don't do this " " Do what? " Rex asked firmly. His jaw was set. " Do what Cassandra? You nearly ruined my life today! " He thundered angrily, making the nurse to shivers in fear. There is a look of regret on her face at that
" I can drop you home if you want. I will take a taxi back to school " Rex Offered, breaking the silence between him and Sheila. They have left the house when the rain stopped and now sitting in Sheila's car. Rex was behind the wheel, however. " No, I don't wanna go home. I'd rather go back to RCC " She replied softly and Rex ease the car out. On their way, he noticed her aloof mood of her so he decided to engage her in a light conversation to make things less awkward. " Tomorrow we will begin our training. In the morning, you got that? " " Yeah " She sigh. " This competition isn't cut out for me but I got no choice. I had to do whatever Mother says " Rex wouldn't deny he heard the pain evident in her voice. He stole a glance at her before refocusing on the road. " Is everything okay? You look pale Sheila " " I will be fine. I have never been okay. Adopted by a woman who never love me as her own " " How could you say such a thing? Lady Thelma loves you. Isn't it obvious? " "
Rex couldn't think clearly. He feared Sheila must have Fallen into the Evil hands of Khalil. Swiftly he exited her room and headed into the women's locker room. At that moment Rex took no notice of Anything. All that weighs on his mind is the chubby Sheila who has been nice to him. He burst into the Lady's locker room to see Sheila standing before her locker. She was pulling out her training kit at that moment and Rex stood still in the doorway to catch his breath. All the ladies stopped abruptly to stare at him and Sheila's face creased up into a small frown. " Rex " She mutters in awe. She never expected to see him standing before her. " Why aren't you picking up your call? " He asked softly. " I... don't know it was ringing. I must have..." Rex set his jaw angrily and marched towards the lady. He gripped her shoulder tightly and peered into her eyes. " Don't you dare do that again, you got that? " " Rex..." " You got that? " He asked again and this time more tightly so
Oblivion on what has been occurring, Rex followed autumn into the Attic. The beautiful lady reached out to a box but then slipped through. Autumn was about to fall when luckily Rex caught hold of her from behind.It was a swift movement that steal away their breath. Rex noticed his hands were wrapped around her waist. He made to step back but Autumn held unto him very tightly as though her life depends on it. She couldn't help but look him through, again and again. Before her is the most dominant young man now. The crush of all and sundry. Autumn's lips parted for a sigh and also for something else. Rex Knows what would occur next if he didn't take action. He feels inclined to step back and put a closed door between them. But his legs won't act like he wanted. This makes Autumn move forward with her lips aiming for that of Rex's. When they were just a few inches away, the loud cry came unexpectedly, interrupting them. Swiftly Rex and Autumn dash back to see Gael's cousin still
" That's a bad request, Autumn. You shouldn't have asked that from Rex at all " Gael said angrily as he get up on his feet. He glared at his sister who shrugged and jutted up her chin. The lady wasn't at all remorseful. She stood up from where she also sat and scoffed lightly at the direction where Sheila has took. " It was only a game. I never know she will take it personal. Who is Rex to her by the way? Am I missing the new news? " Autumn said with a hint of sarcasm. But she didn't wait for any answer before she walks away, into the house. When it remains the three Friends on the terrace, Emilio turns slightly to Rex and asked. " What was that for? I thought you liked Sheila " " Not as a lover. I can't do relationships anymore, at least for now. We all know she's like a sister to me. My real father is her mother's brother "" Sheila is adopted if you have forgotten " Gael chipped in but Rex look up narrowly at him. " And I am heartbroken. I can't continue to give her hope wh
Rex pulled into Rainbow Core College and stood before the female student resident hall. He unhooked the seatbelt and sigh softly before turning to Sheila. It has been a peaceful journey and a most memorable one. " I should go now. My Friends would be waiting " He said to the lady. " Make sure you show up early at the training Hall tomorrow " They said their goodbyes and he alighted at last. Rex Louie walks a short distance to the male's abode and he went into the room immediately. Gael and Emilio were still up when he arrived. They are reading their books and at the same time having a light conversation." Rex " They called in unison and the newcomer let out a sigh." So how did it go? " Emilio asked as he watched the young Octillionaire flop onto his bed. " Well, I told her the real truth. She accepted to let the feelings go and for us to be friends " " Wow. That's a relief then " Gael said with a roll of his eyes. " The system must have come with a charm rex " " Why did you
The desk of Luxury shine was just as full as ever. That morning she has succeeded in getting Nixon Dillion case from the other prosecutor who was in charge. When she was busy dealing with it, going through the necessary document to nab the hardened criminal, her assistant, Faha quickly makes her way to her desk. " Ma'am? Ma'am?? " " Yes? " Luxury replied without looking up from her work and the other lady fidget a little before saying the word. " Evelyn Dillion had arrived to the building ma'am and currently she is in ... Your husband's office " At this point Luxury stop abruptly as her heart fell. Gently she suck on her breath and then wonders. The previous day Her husband has given her hopes. In fact he had promised to turn a total new leaf id she will help him make the case successful. Luxury look down to the neat papers and the old before her. In order to do his bidding she had go far as to resume early that morning. As usual she tried to wave off the jealousy in her heart
The Playboys troop out into the dining Hall where other students had settled down as well. Everyone would love to sit with them but the three men took the table at the Empty corner. Rex Louie looks around briefly to see Sheila just coming in. The young lady stops abruptly and looks around, finding a seat. Her eyes caught that of Rex's and her heart thudded. She was about to look away when the young Octillionaire wave her to come forward. " Uh... Thank you " She appreciated the moment she settled down. " The journey has been tedious. I was already making to sleep when the announcement came through " " You drink? " Rex asked her with his eyes narrow but the lady shook her head in the negative. " Good " At that moment Pearl also makes her entry with a smile on her face. She look cheerful now that she had prepared a perfect plan on how to win back the heart of Rex Louie. Pearl look around but it didn't take her long before she saw the playboys at the corner. At once she goes to the
Rex Louie pushed open the door and step in gently. His eyes were guarded. He turn oblivion mind to Khalil who entered the spacious living room after him. Mrs. Grant had done him right. He had won and provided two weeks of vacation for everyone. He is the rightful owner of that beautiful room but as usual, Khalil had managed to squeeze himself in. Rex Louie headed into the bedroom immediately. He vows to keep the room only to himself. Khalil could bunk on the couch in the living room for all he cares. Rex Louie took his little luggage and pushed open the bedroom door. Upon stepping in, cold ominous wind splashed wickedly across his face, startling him for a heart-stopping seconds. Rex Louie managed to suck in his breath at this sudden unexpected occurrence. He open his blue eyes and look around only to see the swift movement that passed through and disappear into thin air. Rex Louie could vow he saw someone or should he say something? He ran to the window and peer down but his
The bus finally skidded to a stop and Rex Louie wake up from his hours of slumber. In the recent days, he had barely slept but throughout the ride to the island of P and D, he have a good one. The buses ease into the gorgeous island and Rex Louie wakes up to the gasps from the students.He raised his head and was also awestruck to see how beautiful everywhere is. A smile touched his lips and he nodded carefully in acknowledgment. The government had done right by them. The Island of P and D is just the perfect site for vacation. Upon their arrival, the administrator, a vibrant woman with too much lipstick walks out of the large building ahead. The island of P and D has a soothing environment. A place that gives a calming and relaxing effect. However, it has an aura that suggested extreme heat and excess sun which might provide blisters later on. Though all the arrangements have been made for the RCC students to want for nothing. The building where they would be staying is just
The five long buses ease out of Rainbow Core College and step into the busy road. Every other vehicle makes way for the students to pass through. It was quite an achievement, everyone says, that Rex Louie was able to secure the tickets for two weeks excursion for RCC.Now each bus contains Thirty-six students. They got an instructor who sat beside the driver as well. The bus where the Playboys are hosted is Khalil Karson as well as his two friends Chris and Donald. They both were the exact ones who beat Rex Louie up to a pulp on the day he caught Pearl in Khalil's home. The young Octillionaire sat beside the window and gaze out without seeing anything. He looks so gloomy and heartbroken. " I wonder what is wrong with him " Khalil who sat behind Rex Louie mutters to his friends. " He must have had a bad day " They chuckled mockingly but stopped abruptly when Gael turn to glare at them.Chris and Donald quickly look away while Khalil did after some seconds. " Rex you need to chee
It's a gloomy day. A very sad one for the Playboys. Rex Louie had never expected his heart to be broken again. He allowed his friends to take away the body of Micah May and do the needful. For what seemed like an eternity he didn't move or speak. He only watches in silence at the blank space. After some time Emilio appears in the doorway. He debated on how possible to present his speech. " Come along now Rex. Let's go " Rex replied silently. He stood up from the bed and packed all his belongings. He didn't speak or react. He gets into the backseat of the car and Gael who still had dirt in his hands returns from the backyard while sweating profusely. He had just put the body of Micah May to rest beside that of her family who were buried in the backyard of that house. Gael washes his hands later on with Emilio who helps out too. They then put up all the curtains and open the windows. Before they left the house Forever they gaze around. " I wonder what happened " Gael mutters s
On Day Three Rex Louie woke up to feel Micah's body resting on his. Her hair and head were resting on his arm. He kissed her forehead gently when he realized she is still sound asleep. The night before has been deliriously exciting. He slowly made to pull her off but the young lady sleepily burrows closer to him. For some minutes Rex waited for her to drift back to sleep before he ease her away gently and get off the bed. He reached for his briefs and trouser and then after dressing he walk off with his cell phone to the living room. Rex Louie had finally arrived at a decision. All through the night, he had thought about it.On this thought he fell asleep without arriving at a decision but that day, that third and the last day of his indoor task, he knows what to do. Slowly he held up his cell phone and put a call to Sharon. The competent doctor picked after some time. " Hi, Rex. Good morning " " Good morning Mother"" Emilio told me about the excursion tonight. How are you ho
That morning Rex Louie woke up alone in bed. He slowly sat up and look around tiredly. He wonder where Micah went to but then he overheard the sound of cutleries. At that moment his cell phone rang out and he answered the call from Gael. " Rex? How are you? " " I just woke up. It's been a long time I had such a sound sleep " " And Micah? " " She is in the kitchen. Getting the breakfast ready, I guess. I think she's feeling better today " A sigh escaped Gael's lips at the other end and he asked. " What plans do you have? You got only till tomorrow. What are you going to do to make her last days beautiful? " Rex gritted his teeth for some seconds and then nodded. " I don't know. I will obey all her wishes. Tell me, where is Emilio? " " He left for class. I am on my way too. Almost all the professors have asked of you. The students noticed you are not around "Rex Louie smiles gently at this. His eyes vary around the room in thought and he soon stares at his reflection in the
The ringing of Rex's cell phone woke him up from his twenty minutes slumber. His eyes are heavy as he answered the call sleepily. " Rex we got the footage from the airport. Though it cost a fortune before the security could hand it over " Immediately Rex snapped fully awake when he heard these words from Gael. " Where Is it? Who is it? " " We fax it to your laptop already. Go watch for yourself " Rex swiftly goes to the living room where he had dropped his backpack but then stops abruptly as he looks around. It's still dark. Pitched dark. no sun penetrates and the time says 10: 45am. He picked up his backpack and pulled out his laptop. Rex Louie opens it swiftly and punches at the keyboard for some time before locating the footage. With keen eyes, Rex watched the footage almost ten times. He saw the one who had shot at Romeo. He looks different and his race is just so obvious. Rex Louie shuddered when he gets the answer and swiftly he picked up his cell phone and put a cal