A novel of salvage high chapter 20
Stefan’s POV
Getting to the parking lot and seeing that scene pissed me off, and I couldn’t even resist myself from butting in.
Keisha was obviously helpless, so I believed I saved her from the two delusional men.
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We arrived home, and she alighted from the bike.
“That felt nice.” She exclaimed, grinning so brightly.
“You like it that much?” I asked.
“Yes, I love it. But how will I get to school tomorrow?” She grumbled.
“Then I’ll give you a ride to school.” I said, and she grinned wider.
“That’s nice.” She shouted, and embraced me.
“Wow. What a pleasant scene.” I heard someone say, and she released from the embrace immediately to look at mum.
My face fell immediately, and I started feeling uneasy. Keisha noticed and held my hand.
“Good afternoon, ma’am.” She greeted.
“You, you were the girl from the other day. The supposed stepsister.”
“You have a good memory for your age, ma’am.” Keisha blurted, and mum was taken aback.
“What do you mean for my age? Do I look old to you?” She said, with wide eyes.
“Just saying… let’s go Stef.” She said, and I allowed her drag me with her.
“Gosh, kids of now.” I heard mum grumbled, and I turned to see her checking her face with her car side mirror.
We get to the hallway, and Keisha released me immediately.
“Are you ok?” She asked.
“Thanks to you, I’m.”
“Well… you saved me earlier, so let’s just say we are even.”
“Do you mind to share the scene?” I found myself asking; and smiled.
“I’m glad to see that we are really getting along. Trying to discuss important stuffs and others, but don’t you think that woman is frequently visiting these days?” She said, and I chuckled.
As always, she is poking into others business again.
“I’ll head to my room now.” I said, and she nodded.
I get to my room and lay felt on the bed, wondering what mum really wants. After the divorce fourteen years ago, I forgot that I had a mother until she started showing her face here again.
“I hope she isn’t here to cause trouble.” I thought, tossing on my bed.
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📌 Alex’s POV📌
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I tossed and turned on my bed before leaving the bed to join my friends on the couch. I couldn’t stop thinking about that student that Keisha left with.
“Who the f¥cking h£ll is he?” I shouted, between clenched teeth.
“Dude, relax. I already got my hands on him. He is nothing to be worried about.” Gabriel said, and we both paid attention to him.
“Cut to the chase.” Jeremy blurred.
“He is a Wilson, probably her stepbrother.” Gabriel said.
“Gosh, a stepbrother can be more scary than a biological brother at times.” Jeremy said.
“How do you mean?” I asked.
“Because you won’t understand their affection. Is it a brotherly love, or there is more to it? You will confused because they are not blood related.” Jeremy said, and I agreed with him.
“That shouldn’t be our concern. it’s not like Alex admit to his feelings, this is all a mere dare.” Gabriel said, and I glared at him.
“That’s true. Aren’t you trying too hard for just a dare?” Jeremy teased.
“Even though, I have to clear all forms of competition for me to win. I can’t lose a fortune in funding the summer trip. It’s not just fair.” I blurted.
“How did you even get her to give in to giving you a chance?” Gabriel asked.
“I told you man, I’ve confidence in myself. I never studied too hard, yet I have good grades, so I don’t have to try too hard either.”
“Must you always flaunt nonsense to our face?” Gabriel blurted.
“Now Chris might be the only obstacle. Gabe, what did you find on that guy?” Jeremy asked.
“Nothing. He has been a scholarship students from the start, and there is nothing about his family it’s like they don’t exist.“
“His previous school?” I asked.
“He transferred from Germany.” Gabriel said, and we both looked at him. “Obviously, on scholarship.” He added.
“Then why did he transfer?” I asked.
“We might have to ask him that in person.” Gabriel said, and closed his laptop.
“You are so useless.” I blurted, and went to the bathroom.
“What should I order in?” Gabriel shouted.
“Nothing. The both of you to buzz off, I want my space.”
“Why is he so angry?” I heard Gabriel grumbled.
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I stayed longer in the bathroom, and went to my room to see the both of them playing a video game.
“Why are you still here? When I made myself clear.” I said, bouncing on my bed.
“I’m going nowhere. I’m sleeping over.” Gabriel said, and i chuckled
“Says the person that will be called home to have dinner.” I teased, and Gabriel threw away his remote.
“Arggh… must you indicate that?” He shouted.
“Man, what’s that for?” Jeremy shouted.
“Let’s say you won.” Gabriel said.
“Let’s say I won? I was literally winning this time?” Jeremy shouted.
“I’ll soon be called home for dinner anyways.” Gabriel grumbled, and we both laughed.
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Gabriel and his entire extended families live together in their gigantic mansion. I never knew a house could be that big to contain a large family, racking from his grandparents, his uncles, aunties, cousins, etc. They all live comfortably in their own space, and Gabriel doesn’t get along with any of them, and it’s mandatory for them to all dinner together in their large dining hall. He has never slept over before, as long as he is in town, he must always be home for dinner.
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Our order was delivered, and we all ate and went to my game studio. We were already engrossed in our game when Gabriel’s phone started ringing.
“Boy, mama is calling.” I teased.
“I’m not leaving this place until I ace this game.” He shouted.
The phone rang continuously before my phone started ringing.
“Gabe, you got to go, before the chairman call my father.” I said, and he tossed angrily on the ties.
“I’m off.” Gabriel grumbled. “Jerry, will you ride with me, or your uncle is coming to pick you up?” He asked.
“Nah. I should get going too. Gotta run.” Jeremy said, and carried his backpack.
“I will drop you off in my way, let’s go.” Gabriel said.
“Close the door behind you.” I shouted, and they both exit the room.
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I tossed and turned on my bed, and I got time to think.
“What’s up with that Chris guy?” I thought, and I remembered seeing him in a party I attended two months ago with my father.
Chairman Bentley’s birthday party was a closed party with just few guests. Everyone present were all elites that are specially invited by the chairman.
“Yes, they are just few invites, about 30 of them. I just have to get their details to find out more.” I thought, and I started wondering how to go about it. “Yes, Gabriel. I should inform Gabriel.” I muttered, and took my phone.
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📌 Keisha’s POV 📌
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I rode with Stef to school the following day, and I couldn’t help my excitement. It has been a while since I last ride on a motorcycle. After the accident I had when Kaye was learning how to ride it years ago, my uncle seized the motorcycle, and Gigi warned us against riding one. That was the first time Gigi was ever serious with her warnings, so we obliged.
We arrived at school, and I saw my bike seating pretty.
“I might not need it for now.” I thought. “Thank you for the ride, Stef.” I said, and he smiled.
Those his smiles are everything, I never saw anyone with such beautiful smile.
“Wow. Look who is the star.” I heard someone said from behind, and I turned to see its Melanie. I have been so occupied with my thoughts lately, that I totally forgot that she existed.
“Is that compliment for me?” I asked, rolling my eyes.
“Of course. Embracing a junior student, and getting kissed by another man right after. I even heard that two men fought over you yesterday, and now you just rode on another man motorcycle to school. What else can I call that? Than the star of seduction.” She lashed.
I couldn’t control myself from slapping her but she was quick to held my hand halfway, but no dulling, I slapped her with my other hand. There is a reason why we have two hands.
“Haw dare you?” She shouted, and raised her hands to hit me, but I walked past her.
She wanted to drag my hair, but Stef dragged her back.
“Let me go.” She shouted. “Get your fifty hands off me. Who the h£ll are you?”
“Stay off my case, Melanie. It’s not my fault that you couldn’t stand out even though you are beautiful.” I said.
Yeah, she is beautiful, and I’ve to admit that, even if she is a bltch, she is still beautiful. Anyways, 90% of bltches are beautiful.
“What did you say?” She lashed.
“What you heard.” I fired back, and continued on my way.
“You think you rule the world because you and Alex made an agreement to be close , and he suddenly kiss you out of the blue?” She blurted.
I stopped on my track wondering if they told her. Well, it’s just right that they tell her because she is their friend unlike me.
“Watch your back, Keisha. Don’t be too excited, because that kiss could be a mere dare to debate who will fund our lunch.” She said, and walked past me.
In a way, her words had some impact on me because she is the second. Chris said the same, and now she?
“We don’t want to be late.” Stef said, and wanted to hold my hand, but someone held his hand instead, and I turned to see Alex.
“Hi, bro.” Alex said cheerfully, and my eyes widen.
“Alex, what’s wrong with you?” I asked, wondering if he is sick.
“Nothing. Is it bad to greet your brother?” He asked, smiling brightly.
“Hey, it’s our brother.” Gabriel shouted, joining us. “Hi, bro. I’m sure I don’t have to introduce myself, but can I know you?” He asked, stretching his hands for a shake.
“Enough you guys, you are scaring him.” I found myself saying, and they both looked at me.
“What do you mean? We are just exchanging pleasantries.” Gabriel said.
“It’s a pleasure, when the person receives it warmly.” I blurted.
“Wow, your headphone looks nice.”
Gabriel said, touching it.
“Geez…. Get your hands off it.” I shouted, and hit his hand off.
Ouch…” He whined.
“Hi guys, oh, it’s Keisha’s brother.” Jeremy said, joining us.
I wondered how they were quick to know that he is my stepbrother.
“You should have lunch with us sometimes, what do you say ?” Jeremy asked, winking.
I never knew he could be that cheerful .
“Yeah. Jerry is right, you should have lunch with us. We will grant you the pleasure to enter our hangout.” Gabriel said.
“I.., I’m late for class.” Stef said, and ran off.
“See…, I told you that you are scaring him.”
I shouted.
“But he was so bold yesterday.” Alex grumbled.
“Come on, we will also be late.” Gabriel said, and we all went inside.
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We all entered the class, and I breathe in relief when I didn’t see Chris in class.
“Hi, boys.” Melanie greeted, and embraced them in turns.
I scoffed silently, before going to my seat.
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Chris entered the class later and smiled at me, I managed to smile back before looking away. Yea, I admit after Stef, Chris also got a beautiful smile.
I tried to concentrate in all the classes, until the period of the class before recess. I’ve been looking forward to that class, so we could have a short break.
The teacher went on and on, teaching, before she concluded it with a group work.
“So, I’ve divided you all in a group of three so you can all work together before the midterm examination. Note, this assignment will cover 40% of your mark on this subject for the coming examination.” She said, and I scoffed.
“They are all giving high percentage on difficult assignments, heaven knows that I’m not moved this time, I just hope my group members are smart, because I have nothing to contribute.
“I will give the list to the class president after the class. And one more thing, I want you all to know that I randomly select each members.”
“You randomly what?” Gabriel shouted.
“Not you guys, you are all in a group.” She said, and I could tell that she was intimidated by them.
“Expect the two new students.” She said, and I instantly paid attention, wondering who she specially grouped me with.
“You are both grouped with the class president.” She said, and we both hit our desk - Melanie and I.
“What?” Melanie snd Alex shouted.
“Like my life is not complicated enough, must I be grouped with Chris after his confession, and with Melanie after our confrontation?” I lament, and placed my head on my desk.