The Student Billionaire

Chapter 7

“What Is going on? Why are there a lot of students at the door?” Damson whispered to his friends, confusion etched on his face.

“I don't know, I think it's best if we open the door before they break it.” Fred said as he opened the door.

Damson was surprised to see a number of students at the door. What surprised him more was the fact that they all looked angry and ready to pounce on him.

“Where have you been all day?” One of the male students asked, as he faced Damson angrily.

“You think you can just promise us dinner and get away with it.” Another voice said

“Leave him!” He thinks he can just stay in his room and act like he did nothing? He wants to take us as fools?”

“Wait guys, I didn't promise anyone dinner.” Damson said, looking around in confusion.

“Oh please, cut the crap. Do we look like we're here to joke with you? You think you can just play us?”

“You promised the students in the cafeteria free dinner then you ran away.”

“You really think you can escape?” The male student, Max, said as he moved closer to Damson, his fist clenched.

Damson was confused. He didn't remember promising anyone dinner and he for sure knew he didn't promise a number of students free food.

“I think you should just go with them, Damson.” Fred said, whispering as he was worried they could beat the three of them up in the room.

Damson ran his hands over his face. He had a long day and the plan was to have a hot shower and sleep.

“Can I at least freshen up before I leave with you guys?” Damson asked

“No! They all exclaimed.

“We leave this place together, right now!”

Damson was frustrated. He hesitated for a while, before agreeing to follow the students back to the cafeteria.

When they got to the cafeteria, Damson was surprised to see a large number of students. He didn't understand what was going on.

“How did he promise a large number of people dinner without him remembering?”

He looked around to see everyone looking at him, smiling smugly.

“The loser is here.” A familiar voice said, making Damson roll his eyes.

“Not again.” He thought to himself. It was Caleb.

“We're glad to have you join us.” he said laughing loudly, making all the students join him.

“Wait, did you tell the students to lie to me to get me here?” Damson asked, as it dawned on him that there was nothing like a free dinner.

Caleb wanted him to come back to the cafeteria for one of his sick games.

“Aw, the loser is catching up.” Caleb said, laughing as he sipped his drink. He looked like he was in a good mood.

“I'm done here! I'm tired of your sick games. If you want to play, play with yourself and others.”

“Count me out.” Damson said coldly as he tried to leave the cafeteria but was blocked by some students.

“Running away?” Caleb teased.

“You should fulfill your promise before you leave, I mean, remember you promised us dinner.”

“I promised no one dinner.” Damson said, gritting his teeth.

“You clearly lied to them that I promised them dinner so you could get them to get me down here. I know what you did.”

“Oh, poor Damson. Just say you cannot afford the dinner and we'll understand.”

"All you just have to say is that you are poor and you cannot afford to get us dinner"

“No need to try to fight it. It's okay to be poor and wretched.” Caleb said, smiling smugly at him.

“This isn't why I brought you here though.” Caleb continued, smirking.

“Wait for the big surprise.”

Damson was so over Caleb's taunt and wanted to leave but the students stood firmly at the door, blocking his path.

He knew he had zero chance of escaping.

“Attention guys.” Caleb shouted as he hit a spoon on the glass cup he was carrying. You all are here for a reason.

“My girlfriend Mia, has been asking me for something for a while, something she couldn't get from her past lover.” He continued making all eyes turn to look at Damson.

“What is it!?”

“It must be a car?”

“No, I think it's a luxury bag!”

“What if it's a designer shoe?”

Everyone was muttering amongst themselves, eager to know what Caleb must have gotten for Mia.

They all stood on their toes, making sure they didn't miss out on seeing what he wanted to give her.

Caleb brought out a box, opening it to reveal a sparkling gold ring.

“It's not just any ring but a ring made by Aurora's embrace. It has a flawless diamond at the center and the band is pure gold.” He said proudly as he handed the box to Mia

“Wow!”

“Caleb really outdid himself!”

“That ring is so expensive, not anyone can afford it”

“I wish my boyfriend was like Caleb, so sweet, loving and rich!”

“Caleb is such a dream boyfriend!”

“Mia is so lucky!”

“I'm jealous!!”

Everyone in the cafeteria exclaimed in excitement and envy.

“Oh my God.” Mia gushed. “I can't believe you got me the ring I've always wanted. This is a dream come true”

She turned to Caleb and planted a soft kiss on his lips. “Thank you so much baby, thank you.” she said, emotionally.

Mia's friends rushed up to her as they wanted to see a closer view of the ring.

“This is so pretty.” Betty, one of Mia's friends, said as she held the ring.

“Do you see why I told you to leave that good for nothing Damson?”

“He would have never been able to get you this, not in his lifetime.” she continued.

“I know right!” Mia exclaimed. “I'm so glad I left him.”

“I dated him out of pity and I couldn't do that anymore. He's so poor that all he could ever buy for me was just 1 dollar sandwiches. Can you imagine?” She retorted.

Students in the cafeteria laughed out loud, pointing at Damson who just watched.

“I'm sure he's wishing he was the one that got her the ring.” Max said, laughing loudly.

“A poor man can only dream. He would have to work all his life to be able to afford that ring. Funny thing is, he might still not be able to afford it.” Another voice said, making everyone burst into a fit of laughter.

“I'm so glad I chose you Caleb. So glad I left the poorest student in the school for you.” Mia said smiling to Caleb who was satisfied with the reaction he got from Mia.

“I would always treat you as the queen that you are, I promise

to give you the world. A beauty like you doesn't deserve to be with someone like Damson.”

“He can't give you the life that you want.” Caleb said loudly, making sure Damson could hear him.

Damson was angry and pained as he watched the scene before him.

He was angry that Caleb brought him out of his room on purpose so he could watch him give Mia a gift and he was pained Mia never loved him as he loved her.

Out of anger, he grabbed a glass of water, walked towards Mia, making sure no one suspected his move and spilled water on the ring.