"Who is she?" One girl asked another and the question went round the hall but no one had the answer.
All the attention was shifted to Ivan and his date making Charlie turned red with rage but he tried to keep calm and not ruin the dance for everyone."Why is everyone staring at us like that?" Ivan's date, Mia asked."Because everyone is always used to seeing me in ragged clothes." Ivan replied sipping his lemon drop.She nodded in reply and took a sip out of her kombucha.Other students still stared at Ivan and his date who just sat down sipping their drinks.Ivan didn't care about the dance and he was making it obvious though Mia misunderstood."Mr Wayne–""--don't call me that outside okay, just Ivan." Ivan corrected her."Right, Ivan–sir–"Ivan giggled."--do you not feel comfortable being here with me?" She asked looking down at her glass."What? No not at all. Don't get me wrong, you're a very beautiful girl." He instantly said and she smiled."Thank you sir." She replied blushing.Ivan smiled then said "I don't have any friends, will you be my friend?""Yes of course!" She yelled out "sorry" she said in a lower tone and they both laughed out loud.Meanwhile, Tara had been watching them and the way they laughed and whispered things into each other's ears made her jealous and angry and it wasn't easy to hide."I know how you feel." Charlie said."What?" She asked."He's very annoying isn't he?"Tara smiled in response."Let's get revenge on him—together. What do you say?" He asked but Tara doesn't respond. She just sips on her cup and glares at Ivan.Charlie stomped off to Ivan's direction ready to beat the hell out of him but he didn't want to ruin his suit cause he'd be announced as the king of the party."Errand boy." He called out to Ivan.Ivan turned his head to his direction but says nothing."Who do you think you're fooling with that borrowed suit.""You caught me Charlie, I just wanted look good for one night but, you're so smart I couldn't fool you." Ivan said with a little tone of sarcasm that Charlie doesn't notice."Of course I can't fall for it. I'm gonna let you enjoy this night and then we can get back to war afterwards." Charlie threatened and stormed off.Mia had a kind of look on her face that said 'what's his deal' but she kept quiet."Hey do you want to dance?" Ivan asked Mia."Excuse me?" She asked shining her brown eyes."Come on." He said with his hand stretched out.Mia hesitated a little before finally accepting his hand.He dragged her to the dance floor and both of them tried to dance but ended up laughing at each other's mistakes. After stepping on each other's toes, they returned to their seats laughing like crazy and they decide to have more drink."Martini?" Ivan asked Mia."Why not." She answered with a cute smile on her face.Ivan took a sip from his glass and faced Mia "you know, I didn't want to come to this party and I didn't even want to inconvenient you or stress you–""--not at all–""--but I ended up having fun tonight and it's thanks to you." He said smiling."I'm grateful to spend a night with you—-not like that.""I know." He said with a chuckle."I'm glad I finally saw the Mr Wayne sir Alfred had been yapping about." She added."Really, is this what you were expecting." He asked."Well yes and no.""How so?" He questioned."My mom used to work with your parents and she said every Wayne was very kind and caring but your that and also fun and cheerful–""--wow–" he interrupted gulping down the last of his drink."--and you say kind words. Yes you are." She said giggling."Thank you for those words, feels like I've never heard them before." He said staring into his empty cup.After a moment of silence, Mia then said "I'm sorry about your parents Mr Ivan, they would have said it to you every time." With a look of sympathy.Ivan smiled and nodded in reply."Gather up everyone–" a feminine voice called out "--it's time to announce our King and Queen.""Finally, then we can get out of here." Ivan said and Mia giggled."Our King and Queen of IBB is–" she unfolded the paper in her hand "--errand boy? Errand boy and his date!" She yelled out."What?!" Charlie yelled out crushing his glass with his bare hands."Sorry I mean Ivan Shay and his date." The MC corrected herself.A few cheered while majority booed but even those booing were part of the people that voted him in."What? Oh my–" Ivan exclaimed in disbelief."Get up here and get your crowns your majesties." The MC commanded.Ivan and his date climbed up the stage and received their royal sashes and crowns."Anything you want to say King?""Yeah uh–thank you." Ivan said and dragged his date off the stage."Charlie relax!" Tara said pulling him but he jerked free."Are you all falling for his fakeness?, he doesn't even own that suit and probably the girl!" Charlie yelled out."Listen Charlie, everyone knows errand boy doesn't own that suit cause obviously it cost millions and he doesn't have such money, he doesn't have any money even." The MC said and the crowd laughed."All I'm saying is that the award belongs to the person that looked best tonight and he won that through the votes of the students.""Thank you for that nice heart warming speech." Ivan said with sarcasm and the MC smiled in response.Ivan grabbed Mia by the hand and pulled her "let's get out of here."Mia nodded in response.Ivan's phone ranged and he took it out of his pocket and he answered it "hello?" Ivan's dark blue eyes widened with shock after hearing what the caller had to say.Fear overwhelmed Ivan, he felt weak in the knees and his eyes widened with shock. The once roaring hall became silent to him and all he could hear was the sound of his heart pounding."Mr Shay, are you okay?" Mia asked after noticing the sudden change in his mood.Without replying, he started racing towards the exit "Mr —Ivan!" Mia yelled out as she chased after him.Her small legs weren't fast enough compared to his long legs and she had to stop in the middle of the street to catch her breath. Panting loudly, she took out her phone from her purse and called Alfred to report the situation.Ivan ran as fast as he could, every step like a giant leap. Tears rolled down his cheek and he bit hard at his lower lip.He finally arrived at the hospital and he met Abigail pacing down the hallway "Abigail!" He yelled out running towards her."Oh Ivan!" She said running towards him."What happened?" He asked, panting loudly."She passed out, we're trying to revive her, I don't know what her fate
The halls of Wayne were extra busy that morning, men and women formally dressed were either rushing from a meeting or to a meeting. The busy hallway was interrupted by a man running and pushing past the staff causing a commotion.He wasn't neatly dressed like the others, he had on a sweaty ash colored polo with a washed green jacket, tattered black jean trousers and an old pair of flip-flops. His black hair wasn't combed and didn't look washed either. He had a long scar on his face, preceding from his black eyes down to his cheek and his lips were chapped.The security chased after him as he ran up the stairs and straight to the manager's office."Hey stop there!" One of the security called out but he didn't answer.On arriving at the manager's office, he pushed the doors open without knocking, interrupting an ongoing meeting.They all turned towards his direction wondering who had the guts to barge into Mr Andrews office like that.Mr Andrews was short of words at the sight of this
Ivan stared at the woman with utmost surprise. She was at least seventy plus and judging from her dressing, she was from a wealthy family. But one thing he knew was he didn't have a grandmother or at least, Alfred was yet to mention it. He gently took the woman by her arms and tried to unwrap them from his, while wearing the most modest smile. "I am sorry ma'am but I am not your grandson.""Oh but you are! I recognize my grandson! You left home a few weeks ago and didn't come back to see me. Why did you do that Caleb?" She pulled his arm, almost in tears as she stared at him. Now Ivan knew that they definitely weren't related. If Caleb was his real name then Alfred would have mentioned that too. "Ma'am, there is a mistake here, I am not Caleb. My name is Ivan." He said to her with a very gentle tone."Ivan?" She asked him. She looked a little bit confused on hearing his name. "But… you are Caleb, are you not?" "I am not ma'am. I don't even know a Caleb to begin with." 'That can't
If there was a feeling greater than the greatest shock then that was what Ivan was feeling. Firstly, what was she doing in the boys hotel and secondly, how did she even find him at his school? Did she perhaps follow him around? Then why was she looking like that? "Jenna?" His blue eyes shone wider. "What are you doing here?!"She looked so drunk and her eyes were like she had been crying. Ivan heard the voices of students in the hall and he started to panic. "And so I told him that his crib that News's bragging about could fit in my own crib!" Charlie stated. His minions bursted into laughter as they all walked down the hall. Ivan pulled Jenna into his room and shut the door but as he slammed it, it caught the attention of Charlie and his minions. "Errand boy!" Charlie yelled out. "Are you scared that we might beat you to a pulp?" He mockingly asked and his minions laughed. Ivan chose to remain silent and refused to open the door no matter how long they knocked. If they were to f
They both stared into each other's eyes without saying a word. Jenna was starting to wonder what the sudden pause was all about and the choking air that lingered in the atmosphere. Tara's eyes traveled from Ivan down to Jenna who stared at both of them, feeling a little lost and confused. "Ivan? Is there a problem?" Jenna finally asked. "Not at all. Let's go in and get some of those amazing, mouth watering treats." He said with a smile and she smiled back. He opened the door for her and they both walked in. If there was one thing on Tara's mind, it was what was Ivan doing with a lady that obviously didn't go to their school and looked older than Ivan. Normally, it wouldn't be that obvious that Jenna was older than Ivan but she had been depressed and almost always crying so this had caused her to age quickly but she wasn't worried because it was nothing a little happiness couldn't fix and she might have found a good plug. They both sat down after making their orders and while th
The afternoon sun hit different on Ivan as he walked all the way to the Wayne's residence. He had decided to make it a little exercise but he only realized how great the distance was after embarking on the journey. "Oh my goodness, I think I am going to faint..." Ivan panted as he finally arrived at the Wayne's residence. He sluggishly dragged himself into the building and collapsed on the couch. "Oh god! Oh dear god!" He panted heavily. "Mr Wayne, would you like anything to drink?" One of the maid that was around at the moment said to Ivan. "Oh yes please! Something cold and refreshing thank you." He replied. He groaned as he managed to speak. "Please remind me never to do this again." The maid nodded and receded into the kitchen to fulfill the order given to her. Shortly afterwards, she returned with a glass of chilled orange juice. "It will boost your energy sir." "Oh thank you." He forced his body to sit as he accepted the drink and emptied the cup in two gulps. He returned t
The hall was filled with almost all the students from IBB while some of the others didn't bother to attend the meeting. The boards had summoned all the students to relate a news to them about an activity for the holidays. "Ivan!" A female student called out. Ivan turned around, wondering who called him by his name. He scanned the room and saw a pretty blondie waving at him from the other side of the room. He squinted, trying to figure out if he knew who she was. "Hi! Over here!" She yelled out as she waved for him to come over.He got up from his seat and went to meet her where she was standing. He smiled confusedly at her. "Uh hi, do you need me to fetch you something?""You don't remember me? It's me from a few weeks ago." She blushed at him. "Did you ask me to get something for you and I forgot to deliver or..." "No silly! My name is Poppy, remember I asked you to carry my books for a hundred dollars? I made half payments then because I was not in a good mood." She said as she
Ivan got a taxi to the Wayne's residence to inform Alfred about the school's trip and hopefully there was a way to counter it. "So what do you think I can do to escape this? We only have about two days left before we have to leave. I need a reason that is good enough to be an excuse for me to escape it. Any ideas?" Ivan asked. "Well young master Wayne, I advise you to leave this to me to take care of, you have nothing to worry about." Alfred responded. "Are you so certain? How will you do it?" Ivan questioned. "How did I do it when you got suspended after getting into a fight with that other kid?" Alfred asked. "I don't know, how did you do it?" "I worked my magic as your butler young master, leave this to me and I will take care of it." Alfred responded with a look of certainty on his face. "Alright then, I guess I have nothing to worry about." Ivan smiled, feeling relieved. "Oh that reminds me young master Wayne, I believe you are aware of who Mia is, yes?" Alfred questioned