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
After Jones's first intro, Donald and Davidson’s eyes quickly met, and Davidson looked away immediately. He felt cold like he was going to have a seizure seeing that his instincts were right after all.“How? When? Where?” Davidson questioned, his heart rate increased, his palm sweaty, and his countenance highly discomforting.Donald gave him a sign from his seated point, urging him to calm down. But how could he? When he was slowly losing his mind. Fear, anxiety, PTSD, depression… everything!!! He felt them all. He was just seated but deep inside him was chaos more than a volcanic eruption. He moved his hands through his jacket to ease the fire burning inside his stomach, if he lost guard in the slighted form he would defecate in himself. So he swallowed painfully while watching his uncle address the students.“….My life had been a huge lesson, I have been cheated, humiliated, bashed, and trampled upon. I had even given up but I got a will to live again.” Mr Jones continued.“Depres
While Donald went to bring Davidson’s car, he saw Stanley and asked him nicely to return the cars they had rented for the sake of the event. He also urged him to see if the giveaway went smoothly.“Where are you going?” Stanley asked with concern in his eyes. “Where is Davidson?” He continued.But Donald was in a haste so drove off without responding to any of Stanley’s questions.He quickly drove with speed and screeched at where Davidson was having a panic attack. Davidson looked bewildered and completely devastated. Shock was one thing that usually dealt with his body system right from a tender age.“Get in, man!” Donald said, his voice laced with urgency.Davidson raised his head to see Donald, he let out a disturbing sigh before opening the car door.“Thanks.” He muttered, his voice weak and slightly above a whisper.Donald zoomed off immediately at high speed, making students jump out of the way in fear. However, in the car, there was an awkward amount of silence, the only nois
Solomon was a known member of the institute’s Parents Association and he contributed greatly whenever there was any need for it, hence the familiarity with the VC.Solomon stared with gritted teeth and impatience in his eyes as he watched the call divert into a voicemail. “Pick up the call!” He stated through his gritted teeth as he dialed the number again. After the third try his face brightened up miraculously. The anger and worry plastered on his face quickly morphed into what looked like fake laughter when he heard the voice of the Vice Chancellor from the other end of the line.“Hello, Mr. Solomon. It’s good to hear from you again.” The VC greeted with enthusiasm from the other end of the line.“Oh! My noble friend, the Vice Chancellor himself, I salute you.” Solomon replied cheerfully, his salutations fake and obvious.“To what do I owe this pleasant call?” The vice chancellor asked.“Nothing much, only to greet you, my noble friend. However, my son just got home now and he sa
“Hello, Boss.” A husky and dangerous voice emanated sharply through the phone.“I have a job for you and I need results in 24 hours,” Solomon replied his tone calm and collected.“Go on, boss.” Spider concurred, even though Solomon could hear some ladies teasing him from the phone.“Can you move away from your distractions!?” Solomon retorted but Spider smiled, “Don’t worry boss, they aren’t any hindrance.” He replied.Spider had been Solomon's errand boy for years, he had been the one carrying out every dirty and shady business for Solomon. So he trusted him in carrying out that delicate job too.“I need you to find Jones. He had been missing for days now, his last seen was at the restaurant.” He lied, just to get a lead or information.“Isn’t Jones that old waiter in your restaurant, I hope he is okay, that old lad was always calm and welcoming whenever I was around,” Spider responded.“That isn’t your business, just find him and when you do, bring him to me at the warehouse.”“Hmm…
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