Sasha returned his smirk with a warm smile, but for Sasha, nothing goes for nothing. “Tell me, babe. What’s my game in this and how much is my pay?” She responded.“Money isn’t the problem love, I just need to run for this second tenure and I promise to flaunt you around the institute, and travel with you during inter-school events. You, Sasha, would be my First Lady!” Davidson stated with a serious face, even though his lies and deceit were as dark as his heart.Sasha knew very well not to trust his words, she was smart enough to see through his lies and could never give up her pay simply because of a tour she wasn’t sure of. She arched her brows and looked deep into Davidson’s eyes before uttering for the second time. “How much is my pay, put love aside, honey, this is business!” Her words sent shivers down his spine and he muttered the ‘B’ word with so much annoyance in his eyes.“Every girl would die for this offer….” He sighed and stopped there. “What is your quotation?”“20k
“Holy shitttt, whatttttt??!” Steve exclaimed after his eyes caught the live location Sebastian had just shared with him.“Why are you shouting, babe? Keep it low, I’m trying to get my makeup done.” Sasha rolled her eyes before going ahead to apply her makeup.“Look, baby…” Steve’s tone was laced with urgency when he passed his phone to Sasha who had a straight face on.“No freaking way!!” She quickly snatched the phone from Steve’s hands and got up swiftly, her eyes widened with shock and disbelief. “The Ace Skyscraper?” She asked with a fully dilated pupil as she kept ogling at the phone.“Who invited you, your dad? Who?” She asked with furrowed brows. “Please, I must go with you babe, please.” She folded her hands as she pleaded.“Nahhh… not my parents, but Seb,” Steve replied.“What do you mean, Seb?” Sasha asked in disbelief.“Yes, baby.”“I must go with you, babe.” Sasha continued regardless. “That’s fine, but I will have to tell Seb you’re coming along….”“No no no no!! You kn
While Seb and Steve walked towards the terrace, Steve had a wave of satisfaction and positive drive on his face seeing Sasha so happy. He was now driven to work very hard to give her the finest things in life.“See how happy and cute she looks, luxury suits my Angel for real!” Steve said to Sebastian, his droopy eyes fixed on Sasha through the transparent glass that demarcated the terrace from the apartment.Sebastian looked at Steve and shook his head. He knew exactly what Steve was going through, he felt that way about Marilyn until he learned the hardest way.However, seeing Steve so happy and in love, he didn’t know how to break the news about Sasha being in a relationship with Davidson anymore. Mr Jones had told him on the phone how Sasha often hung around the restaurant with Davidson almost all the time. Hence the reason why he warned him about the enemy within.Steve was very fragile and finding out about Sasha would break him to pieces, However, now wasn’t the best time to op
Sasha stared deep into thin air, cracking her brain on what excuse to give Steve about her sudden movement away from Ace. Undiluted pain brimmed through her eyes, she had planned on spending the night here at the apartment. Who knows when next such a great opportunity will come by again?“Now what lie do I tell this crybaby?” She muttered to herself as she drank up the remaining content in her champagne glass. She picked up her handbag and readjusted her dress before stepping out to meet Steve and Seb.“Wow… outside is even fancier in my own opinion.” She uttered loudly, her face laced with astonishment mixed with bitterness. “This meeting better be worth it!” She mumbled under her breath.Steve’s brows furrowed when he saw her coming out of the apartment in her full outfit, he immediately sensed she was about to go away.He stood up quickly to meet her, with confusion glistening in his eyes, “Baby, going somewhere?” He asked, caressing her hair in love. The more he caressed her hai
THE MANIFESTOIt was the morning of the long-awaited day in St Psalms Institute, it was an outdoor setting since the weather was bright and a bit cocosyStudents were already seated in their chairs chanting the school's love anthem, entertaining themselves before the real deal. The candidates for the election should be prepared to buy the hearts of the students through their well-prepared/detailed speeches. Through their convincing speech, it would be easier for the students to go back and ponder on the best candidate suitable for the presidential position which would take place in two days.It was still a busy morning, Some students were hyperactive, raising the placards of their preferred candidates. However, some of the students were in the organizational team, setting up the tables for the special guest of honor and also the podium where the candidates would be giving their well-prepared speeches.Davidson had lodged in a nearby hotel with his team last night, they needed to ma
“This stupid girl!!!! She never told me this laundryman would go as far as renting a chopper! I would have made arrangements for that too.” Davidson sneered through gritted teeth.At that point the students were on their feet, waving and taking videos of the helicopter that was hovering at a visible distance around the school.“Could that be the second candidate, Sebastian?”“I think so because the MC had just announced his arrival.”“Do you have a spare placard of him? I’m decamping to his team asap! This is dope.”Students were astonished, heads were tilted upwards, and gossip was hovering in the air. Eventually, the helicopter zoomed away after a while, and in no time, peace and calmness were restored.After the fuss, Sebastian's face twitched with laughter when he imagined what would be going on in the bully's mind. However, Steve was already in tears from so much uncontrollable laughter.“That helicopter was indeed a paid actor, I’m sure Davidson would have pissed on himself,” St
“One house great student of this prestigious institute!” Davidson’s voice rang off in pride“The moderator said I have just four minutes, however, during the social night by 7 pm, all the items I would be mentioning would be given out to the students through a simple raffle draw.”“To show my support and love for my fellow students, we will be giving out 15 students bikes, 150,000 dollars to three lucky students, and free lunch to the first 100 students that will assemble at the school's cafeteria tomorrow!!” Davidson uttered.At this point, the students were no longer seated but standing in their seats, everyone was shocked at Davidson’s kind gesture and willingness to serve the student community with his funds and personal property. That was a leadership character worthy of emulation.“Now to the main purpose of the day, I will ensure there is a student get-together and party at least twice a month. All work without play?”“Makes Jack a doll boy!!!!”(chorus answer.)“I will enforce
The MC’s introduction wasn’t good enough for the school's Vice Chancellor, instead, he stood up from the high table to make the announcement formally. The students were fascinated, they wondered if it was the owner of the institute that had visited them. Why would the executive Vice Chancellor stand up from his seat to introduce a guest?Mr. Fletcher, the presiding school vice chancellor, took the mic from the MC calmly and respectfully. His gaze was sharp, his look was professional and sharp.Immediately he climbed the podium there was a command of total silence due to the amount of respect they gave him.“Great students of St Paalm Institute.” His voice returned husky, however, calm. “Y’all don’t understand who is in our midst and the benefits of his visit.” He paused, glaring at the crowd.“I can see some of you still seated, that is not very respectful .” He added, took a deep breath in, and continued.“With great pleasure in my heart, accompanied with so much respect, If your ha
Boycotting the medical doctors and staff, Sebastian quickly went towards Cherry with haste and urgency in his pace. When he finally reached her he quickly tore off her dress.He got a needle from the sterilized tray that was kept just beside the head of the bed. He was about to prick her chest with it before Dr Jude held his hands tightly.“You are joking with your life young man!” Dr Jude stated holding his wrist tightly, trying to overpower Seb so he could let go of the needle. But Seb was stronger, he was very determined and he didn’t even pause for further explanation.His eyes were red and his hands clenched hard to the needle making his veins prominent. Without further hesitation, he held the lower part of her chest tightly and stabbed the needle into the lungs.Her eyes widened in shock and she gasped loudly, the doctors were furious and pondering what was going on.“What have you done?!” They sneered, shifting babackwardshinking he had worsened her condition.They shared an e
In no time, Cherry was already lying flat on the floor, rolling and biting her lips in pain.“Get help!!!” The MC raised the alarm and in no time the medical team arrived with a stretcher.The crowd was in shock, they all stood up to their feet wondering what was going on. Why they were mumbling and gossiping, Cherry was in severe pain, wincing and locking her eyes as they took her away.Sebastian, for some awkward reason, felt very uncomfortable, he felt restless in his guts even though there were certified medical practitioners who would attend to her. But why was he feeling that way?Unable to hold it in anymore, he clenched his fist in his knees till his knuckles turned white. “Why are you so restless Buddy?” Steve asked, he was also feeling concerned for Cherry but he didn’t seem to understand why Sebastian felt walked up for a lady he didn’t know personally.“Do you have any idea where she was taken to?” Sebastian asked with urgency in his tone.“Dude! I don’t work here, we cam
It was around 10 pm in the night and the runway event was situated for 11 pm prompt. Steve was excited and very eager to see some of the models he had always crushed on television and in magazines.Modelling had always been part of his life choices but his parents blatantly disapproved of his interest and insisted he read medicine instead at the prestigious St Psalms Institute, hence the reason why he was struggling with his academics.However, Sebastian wasn’t so eager about the runway show till he heard it was at the Adams Hotel and Resort. He remembered seeing that file among the files his grandfather had shown him while he was on the island and he suddenly became expectant of the evening.To him, It would be a great opportunity to see one of the Adams properties and get to know their standard so he could send feedback back to his grandfather. He was now strict and wasn’t willing to let the bullies go scot-free.When they got the the gigantic gate of the hotel, the Adams emblem wa
Jones's eyes brimmed with fulfillment as he moved around the living room this time, staring distinctively at anything his eyes caught till his sharp gaze fell on Davidson again.“Adhere to these rules with everything you’ve got! Failure to do so…. You must not set your foot into this house from today henceforth! Nothing binds us anymore.Secondly, the least I can do for you so you don’t die of hunger in school is to give u a job at the restaurant after its renovation by next week.”“Holy hell!” Davidson muttered but straightened his face immediately when his uncle glared at him. His heart was beating profusely in his chest, but he couldn’t bring himself to doubt what his uncle had just said.“Did I hear a complaint?!” Jones sneered and Davidson immediately shook his head in terror, holding his lips firmly with his hands.“Better…”“You would earn the same penny as every other staff and you wouldn’t be treated preferentially. If you disrespect or make life miserable for any of my new s
“You are such a pretentious liar!” Jones stated through gritted teeth. “It pains me because if my son was here today he would be older than you and probably you and your gold digger father wouldn’t have the opportunity of robbing me of my properties” He sneered.Davidson became mute, now tears ran freely from his eyes even though they were fake.“How do I make this old demon reconsider me? I thought my father always said he was soft-hearted and easygoing!” Davidson questioned himself even while kneeling on the floor.“Please, uncle!!! Please… don’t cast me away, I beg you. Even though you don’t forgive my dad, please have compassion towards me. My dad influenced me greatly, I wasn’t like this.” Davidson begged while he kept sobbing and sniffing to everyone’s hearing.Sebastian’s eyes widened, followed by a giggle. He took a sip out of his champagne glass before taking his eyes away from the pretentious Davidson. He was enjoying the scene.What better way of celebrating his victory, r
Hearing such a ridiculous amount, Davidson was perplexed and was beginning to feel overwhelmed. If a consultation fee costs a million bucks how much more is the main fee?The feeling of betrayal and guilt engulfed Davidson, how was he going to face his father after he entrusted him with such great responsibilities? Who would come to his rescue?“Dude? Please tell me, what is your suggestion for all of this? Going back to that old man who threw my father in jail isn’t even an option.” Davidson said, worry evident in his gaze.Donald glared at him now, the worry that was plastered on his face had suddenly morphed into irritation. “Are you even for real??? Instead of you being humble, you’re still calling him names. Go ask him to drop the charges, he is the only one who can help in this case.” Donald spat, even though his tone was low, ensuring he didn’t annoy any of the officers walking around.Davidson bit his fingers hard in regret, gritting his teeth in utmost frustration. The day w
As they walked through the very busy hallway of the police headquarters, the tension continued to build up in their bodies, spiking over the roof. With each step they took their heart had already beaten a million times.As they walked carefully, the officers on duty glared at them with furrowed brows making them tremble within. The police headquarters wasn’t a very pleasant place to be in. It could make a good excitation venue if only you were there for a good course. But with what brought them in, it was a no-no for Davidson and his friend.After a few minutes walk, they arrived at the senior Deputy’s office. Davidson who was already trembling with fear was asked some important questions before signing some important documents as his father's next of kin.“Seat here, he will be with you shortly.” The deputy said in a husky voice before he ordered the female police officer to bring Solomon out of the cell.The two friends were seated still, they hadn’t been so chilled and respectful
Davidson's eyes narrowed in disbelief, he stared at Donald with confusion and disappointment in his gaze. They had been friends for a long time and now things looked like they were falling apart for him Donald wanted to start acting differently.Damn! “What do you mean dude?” Davidson asked him.“If your father is really in jail, I’m sorry my father wouldn’t want me to associate with you for the sake of my safety.“ Donald stated with calmness and guilt brimming from every part of his face. He and Davidson had been friends since the beginning of their freshman year. They did everything together and even went on vacations during holidays. If Davidson who was his right-hand man had refused to accommodate him who will? It was adding up.“Sort things out with your uncle or better still go and look for your father. I need to go now, I have booked a taxi already.”Donald said before turning to leave.“Wait.. wait ..buddy… please wait.” His voice rang off stopping Donald. “Please, I can live
Davidson's eyes widened with shock, at first his emotion was a mixture of anger and shock due to the presence of the one he hated the most and the one who had snatched his political position away from his hands.But after some seconds, the anger had morphed into fear, shock, confusion, and worry when he realized his father could be in prison. He had been so preoccupied with his election duty that didn't yield any fruit that he forgot about the greater matter at hand. He felt his father had covered it after all.Damn!!! He stared deeply at all of them one after the other, unable to even utter any word. This thought had overclouded consciousness and it was taking a toll on him.“This fool…” He gritted his teeth in annoyance. Clenching his fist hard. “If it were normal circumstances, would this idiot have the rare privilege of sitting on my father’s expensive chair?” He kept muttering to himself unable to voice out due to the fear of his uncle who looked healthy and refurbished. He