Chapter 27"Mike! Mike. . . You've got to wake up bro!" Shawn called "Hey, bro. . . I'm not ready to go to school today, I really need some rest. . . please, you can stand in for me if you can, thanks," Mike said, covering back the blanket over his head."Are you serious right now? It is. . ." Shawn tried to speak but got interrupted immediately."Yeah, I know they'll be a check. . . You can stand in for me, is that. . ." Mike said a second ago but immediately began snoring loudly."What? Bro, it's Saturday. . . What were you thinking?" Shawn yelled."Ughh I thought it was Thursday. . . My bad," Mike replied as he quickly stood up from Shawn's bed into the bathroom to get a pee.Mike and Shawn had stayed up late because it was a Friday night. They knew pretty well that there was nothing that would stop them from having the fun of their lives, even though they still needed to be careful with how they thread. Shawn had been allowed to bring his friend over to the house after their par
Chapter 28Leah has been out of the picture for a very long time. It seemed like they had forgotten everything about her and she felt she didn't need to go back to rejoin them since everything happened the way it did. She had been lonely the whole time thinking of what would happen if she went back to apologize to Shawn and Mike. They were the only friends she had and she could not afford to lose them, especially not when she needed help with the dreams she had been getting recently. Mike and Shawn had found a way to become the best buddies anyone would wish for and most definitely they had begun finding a way to face the challenge at school against the vice-chancellor. They knew it was not going to be an easy fight but it was worth the try. They have been about ready to move when they suddenly received a message. Shawn picked up his phone immediately and checked who it had been."It's Leah. . .!" Shawn muttered in surprise.He had never thought of seeing her anymore since she had t
Chapter 29Leah's Pov.I had no idea if what I was told to do would work, it was not my idea, I never wanted to do this, but I had to. The guys had turned their backs on me leaving me with no one to hold on to. . . I could live that way, I couldn't survive that way. I had to do something, I had to meet someone who I knew would help me live the kind of life I wanted.I knew Mike was going to hate me even more because of what had happened, I only hoped that Shawn called earlier or did something but they all forgot who I was and continued on their mission without me, Leah. . . I helped them in most of the situations.I had met Karl, not because of his money but because I wanted to make Mike and Shawn pay for leaving me. I wanted to hurt them badly just so they could learn that I am the best person for them, and I could have helped them if at all they helped me and cared for me like their own.Karl had given me an assignment, he had told me what to do and how I was going to do it. It felt
Chapter 30It had been a very hot afternoon, with the sun shining at its peak. There was a gentle cool breeze that followed with the wind making the environment soothing for Shawn who had been sitting under one of the shades.It was a break, and he needed to avoid the heat of the class and made sure to clear his head. He was not really sure what it was, but he was disturbed by a thought, a feeling he had no idea how to get past it. Mike was the one person who understood him but wasn't there. . . And then Leah who had promised to be there whenever he needed her was no way to be found, and for the whole time he stayed in the class, he lost count of how many times he had checked her seat, waiting for her to be present."I'm going to do this, one way or the other. . . Even if Mike is not here, I need to go ahead with this!" Shawn muttered words to himself.He had caught someone who had been smoking weed. It was prohibited and punishable by expulsion, but Shawn wondered why the guy had not
Chapter 31The whole time Shawn had been at home, he had been worried, and sad at the same time for Pedro. . . He knew he had been fired by his father, but he didn't know why his dad did that.A lot of thoughts came crashing into his head, and it was hard to focus on one. He was thinking of confronting his father who had been watching TV but at the same time, he thought of what would happen if he got angry and what his parents' response would be.He didn't want to get kicked out because of his stubbornness but still had to do something, at least get to know why his father had been sacked. . . Just maybe it would enough reason to let go of the pain he had been feeling."I'm going to do it now!" Shawn was even more determined. He walked to the sitting room but stood at the door once he saw his father sitting on the sofa."Hey Dad. . .!" Shawn said as he walked into the living room as his dad had been watching a reality show."Yes, son! What's the problem. . .!" Shawn's father asked as h
Chapter 32Shawn stood there in silence waiting patiently for Pedro to tell him everything that had happened. He looked like he would open up to him so he could understand all that was happening behind him, including the thing she's father and mother refused to share with him.Pedro had been standing there waiting for the right moment and Shawn stood there waiting, even though he was afraid Pedro would say something concerning his mother and father. . . maybe they had something they never told him. Shawn still wanted to hear it."Look, Shawn. . . I don't ever want you to get this wrong, I had to move away because I was not good enough to protect you anymore, I had to!""Good enough. . .? You are the best and why the hell are you saying this? Did my father tell you to say that to me?" Shawn said angrily."Not that. . . Look sometimes you will need to leave after a long time of staying, find new adventures and live your dreams, and you know, that is just what I'm doing. . .!" He said, t
Chapter 33"Shawn, I want you to listen to me. . . I want you to do your best to avoid trouble or getting into trouble in school. You know how those guys are, they are merciless and will do anything to get Ransome from your parents, just try as much as you can to avoid them. . . And be good! It's time to say goodbye young master. . . Even if it's so soon, it's been a pleasure working for and with you!" The voice of Pedro kept on echoing in Shawn's ears like he was there with him in his sleep and Shawn hoped that it never ended. He was suddenly awoken by his mother with a splash of water. . ."Ugghh! Mom. . .! Why? Why did you. . ?" Shawn stuttered as he struggled to open his eyes and immediately tried to get himself out, alongside the wet clothes off him."What are you doing here? Get your ass out now!" His mom said."Get out of my car!" She added trying to drag him out herself."Ohhh shit!" Shawn immediately noticed where he had been and ran out of the car immediately. He had not kn
Chapter 34"Leave me alone. . . I don't want to talk to anyone," Shawn kept on saying, each time mom came knocking on the door.They had reached home and Shawn had already gone into his room. He had locked himself inside and needed his space. He did not want to talk to anyone, not even his mom who he was much close. Each time he hear the knock, it felt like his head was going to blow. He needed the silence and needed to be alone."Shawn, let's talk. . ." His mom said calmly from outside his room."I don't want to talk to anyone. . . So please leave, I wish to be alone," Shawn replied."Are you going to let down on your promise now? Remember you agreed that you were to speak with me after the incident," she reminded Shawn."Mom go away. . . I do not want to see any of you." Shawn said but immediately was quiet after his last statement."Shawn?! Shawn!!" His mom called out repeatedly. She needed the chance to explain why everything had just happened the way it did, that it was his good