Episode 16
By: Eunice Nwodu Ifunanya
Rissa’s pov:
Mykel removed my hand from his shirt and it covered up the tattoo.
I knew it! He’s a bad person.
He’s just pretending for now but very soon, he’d start carrying out his evil plans against our family.
If he was so righteous like mom claimed, why would there be a tattoo on his skin?
“You’re pathetic, make sure you don’t come close to me ever again!” I rasped and he glanced at me.
He didn’t utter a word and took his eyes back on the road.
“Drama queen” He muttered and I gasped.
Wait…is that supposed to be an insult or a compliment?
(At the mansion)
Mykel’s pov:
I laid on my bed staring at the ceiling. I had almost forgotten there was a complex tattoo drawn around my body.
I was forced to get it.
And now Rissa’s gonna tell the whole world I’m a bad person.
What really happened to her? She used to be so sweet and calm when we were younger. I remember her.
She’s always laughing but right now, I don’t know her anymore.
My phone started ringing and I looked at the screen; a group of numbers.
I picked it up thinking it’s Rissa’s mom.
Maybe she has a message.
Next thing I heard was a soft tiny voice from the other side of the phone.
“Hello. Is this Mykel?”.
Don’t tell me…
Austin have been sharing my phone number to the whole girls at school???
“Yes—”
“Gee!! I’ve been dying to talk to you. I’m Trisha. I go to your school” She said sounding frivolous.
“I figured” I mumbled and dropped the phone on the other side of the bed.
She’s gonna keep talking to herself.
I picked up the file I had taken from the library downstairs. I skimmed through the unnecessary pages and finally saw one that had dad’s name mentioned;
Something about a business proposal from my father to Edward – Rissa’s father.
I read the whole documents trying to see if I could wrap one finger around the other but it’s totally confusing.
Here are the questions I had upstairs.
‘Why would Mr Edward kill my father? And why did mom get dragged down too? Why was our wealth seized by the government and what can I do to get it back??’
I picked up the phone and placed it back on my ear and yeah…
The Trisha girl is still talking.
Alex’s pov:
“Walla!! We are done” I said happily.
The pictures of the cute Korean boy had been printed into different shapes and designs. I even made the banner for my bedroom so when I wake up, I’d see his cuteness gazing at me.
“You’re genius, Alex! I can’t believe you were able to take a picture of him without him noticing” Zoe remarked also excited.
“I’m always determined to get what I want” I grinned.
She picked up three of the fliers.
“I wonder why Rissa hates him so much” Zoe muttered keeping them back.
“She’s probably mad that someone hotter and new is set to replace that snobbish Lucas Forbes!” I groused making my way to where she sat.
“If only I know his name…” I whispered biting my lower lip.
“He’s name is Mykel” She chipped in and I flinched.
“Mykel? How did you know?” I asked gob smacked.
“Rissa mentioned it. I don’t think she was aware but I heard it loud and clear” She replied with a smirk.
“I think there’s something she’s not telling us about Mykel. Do you think she knows him?” I asked arranging the photos.
“I’m thinking the same. We’ll find out more tomorrow, for now…let’s work on adding more glitter to our oppa’s photo!” Zoe squealed and we raced to get the glitters.
(The Forbes Mansion)
Lucas’s pov:
I walked past the living room with one of my friends – Logan. We are gonna be late for the party.
“Lucas! Dad gave strict instructions that no one should leave the mansion” Madison’s annoying voice surfaced.
“Mind your business, would you?” I sneered taking the car keys from the table.
“Ivory is coming over, don’t you want to spend time with her?” She asked standing in my way.
“For the tenth time, I don’t like her” I rasped and tried walking past her.
“Oh…I almost forgot that you like that skinny dork” She muttered and I took a deep breath.
“Rissa is not the one for you, Lucas. What makes you like that girl?? Her father isn’t even as wealthy as you are and I also think she’s a lesbian—”
“Shut up!” I yelled almost hitting her.
I looked up and saw mom coming down the long fleet of stairs.
“What’s going on here??” She asked huskily.
“Mom, Lucas slapped me” Madison whined like a child.
“You know the threat, Lucas. No more birthday party for you” Mom said folding her arms.
I kept releasing deep breaths like I had just ran a race.
I’m sure this is what Madison wanted.
To keep pulling my legs till mom cancels my birthday party.
I glanced at Madison again who was staring at the floor.
I think this is actually good.
No birthday stress at all…
No boring photoshoots or suit fitting and invitation selection.
“Alright mom. I don’t give a d**n” I replied and their faces dropped.
Exactly what I was expecting.
Logan and I ambled out of the house.
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