Amelia's POV
I was left outside crying on the floor. Wondering where to start from, I stood, packed my worn out things and started to go to God knows where. I roamed about the city thinking about what to do. I guess I'm back to square one, back to sleeping in sheds and in fear of not being raped by goons. I clutched my life savings to my chest to avoid it being stolen, I bought the cheapest thing I could think of, that is candy. I wanted to save all I could before the exam results are out. I haven't gone to the city because the lifestyle there is more expensive than that of Tequila. I lived like this for two days, wondering what next to do in my life. The ultimatum given to me by the Mayor remained a day. I'm to leave Tequila tomorrow and never to come back. I was reminiscing about my life and all its struggles in Tequila as night fell when I felt someone tapping me. I instinctively gripped my money tight before looking up to see who the person is.
It turned out to be Marcus, Madame Stella's driver. I wonder what he wants so I asked "What's the problem, Marcus. You are not to be seen with me, if the Mayor's spies should, you and Madame Stella could be in trouble". He smiled and said,"Don't worry, I made sure to disguise myself well so I won't be recognized. Madame Stella asked me to deliver this token of money and parcel to you. She knows about the ultimatum and she's worried about your survival, she would have come to you but she has been taken away forcefully on a vacation by the Mayor. She said when you open the parcel, you will understand it's content. As for the money, she said you should manage it till College resumption. She would have written a letter to you but it could be discovered by the Mayor, so she sneaked this to me to give you. I leave this to you and I wish you good luck over your journey ahead. Lemme be on my way before I'm exposed. Bye Amy". I was in tears by the time he was done, I was grateful to God for using Madame Stella as my helper and also to Madame Stella herself for all she's done. Where would I be without her. I thanked Marcus for sacrificing his job for my sake and wished him success in all his endeavors. He left and I was left alone ruminating on this kind act of Madame Stella. I kept the money safely with my savings and waited till I got in the train the next day before opening it. I secured it well in my scrappy bag if clothes. I used it as a pillow under the shed I slept.
I heard the second crow in the morning and I stood up, dusted my clothes, determined to get the morning train. I got there on time, got a seat by hook or crook at the back of the train before calming down. As the train moved, I looked at Tequila with tears in my eyes. I knew there's going to be a day where I would leave this town but I didn't know it was going to be like this. I put my emotions in check before bringing out the parcel and tore it only for me to find an address of a supermarket in the city, she wrote a note that I should give to the manager of the supermarket and tell anyone there that I'm from her, marked places of potential apartments that's cheap and the biggest shocker of all, a letter from Starlight College about my acceptance. I'm to resume
three weeks from now. I smiled at Madame Stella's thoughtfulness, she solved what could be potential crises for me. I'm grateful to her for he care and I owe her a lot.
Two hours later, train got to the city and we alighted. I found my way to the supermarket by asking around. I told the receptionist that I was from Madame Stella and that I was asking of the Manager. Immediately she took me inside not minding my looks and I'm thankful for that. I don't want anymore drama, the one I have ongoing is enough. I saw the manager, he greeted me respectfully and took me to the clothes section. It seems like Madame Stella has described how I look to them to them. I chose the clothes I noticed was cheap but the manager told me that I shouldn't worry about payment, that Madame Stella taken care of it. Still, I chose what I needed, not excess. I took some jean trousers, gowns, sweaters, shirts and most importantly, underwears. I got a new travelling bag since mine's battered. Then, I got toiletries and I proceeded to the counter. I was given a change of two hundred dollars since I brought what was lesser than the money that Madame Stella paid. I thanked the manager for his honesty and kindness. I asked if I could change my clothes in the supermarket's restroom and he said there's no problem. I got changed and transferred my new clothes into the new bag. I disposed the old bag and clothes. I left the supermarket in search for somewhere to put my head.
After hours of search and negotiation, I got a place which was nice and pocket friendly. It cost me one hundred and fifty dollars. I found a bed in the self contain apartment which I was quite emotional about when I saw it. I only watched it in TVs, I never thought I would have the opportunity of sleeping on one. Even though the bed was worn out, it feels like I'm in heaven because it's better on sleeping on the cold floor or wooden structures. I bought few groceries in the house to sustain me till resumption. I got to work by arranging the place and cooking dinner before crashing on the bed as exhaustion of the day took over.
Vincent's POV
As expected, the news spread about the confrontation between me and that girl four days ago. Even Mom heard about it. She won't stop bothering me about how it is denting her image among her group and I'm not concerned about it. She didn't ask me how I felt to be in the midst of that embarrassment. My friends won't stop questioning me about it on how to take revenge. Honestly, I am going to take revenge. I'll make sure she suffers humiliation at every stay of hers in the College. Due to the incident, the school board decided not to take her despite her brilliance. I convinced them to take her so that I can execute my plans. She must think that it's by her doing that she got accepted. Normally she would have but due to that incident she doesn't stand a chance. I'm looking forward to meeting her in the school. Where are my manners, I'm Vincent Coker, a second year student of Law in Starlight College. I'm a seasoned playboy and also a handsome one at that so be careful not to fall hard for me. My life has been easy from the start being the only son and child to the Coker's Conglomerate. I've always gotten what I wanted. Right now, I want to have revenge on that bitch and I'm sure and going to get a satisfactory one. They always fall, my looks have never failed and will never fail. She's going to fall like the rest of them. Resumption is in three weeks and I can't stop thinking about ways to make this semester for her a living hell. I've mapped out some things and will still add some more. I wonder what course will she take. It'd be better if she chose the same course as mine and I'd be her senior.
I'm going out with my friends to the club in the night. We would discuss what my next action will be and how to go about it. I called my private investigator about the progress on the job I gave him, "Hey Riley, any update on the background check?". "Yes boss, it was difficult at first but I found her. I'll email her details to you boss"."Ok, no problem. I'll send you the balance for your payment". "Thank you boss", the call ended. My phone beeped, a notification that a message has dropped into my phone. I picked up the phone, opened my Gmail to check the information. "Ah, ah. Now I've got you. So your name is Amelia. Amelia Edwards, ok. An orphan and is twenty years old. Nice. I'm two years older than you and you don't feel that's enough to respect me. That's cool". I wired the rest payment to Riley and went to bed for my siesta.