Two days late
Bella
Gladness got me a new phone that day and after updating it and recovering my number, I turn off the notification for all my social media. The way my phone kept beeping was about to drive me nuts. I have not been to school that week.
Jace called me late in the evening on Monday he said while he was in the restroom he felt like someone hit him. He had gained consciousness around midnight. This call made me more scared. I feet sorry for him
I Am sure he was attacked because of me. I could not think straight. Did Mrs. Wisdom plan it? There was no news yet so I felt safer in my room. I was still having random thoughts when my phone rang into my ear. I looked at the caller ID Tracy was calling, I smiled to myself. Elizabeth called me earlier, I am sure she just wants to check on me since I told Elizabeth I was sick.
Have you seen the news about you? she asks as soon as I picked the call. she sounded all worried the way she said it, so I knew it was not good.
No, I replied. Girlfriend you need to see it and someone needs to get it down. And fast too because it is already trending. I will send you one of the links she said and hang up. I was still quite surprised about her question and before I could answer she finished talking and hang up.
She sent the link and I read it. The news gave me a serious headache. The event of Sunday was in the new. Pictures of me and Jace. A short video of me drinking in the bar. The most shocking part was the video of the dance floor. I felt so ashamed of myself watching this video. It destroyed repetition.
How on earth do I face anyone again. Even if I know I was forced the video said something else. Everything there was a lie but then I did get drunk. The only truth was the fact that I was an orphan and the man who used to take care of me was dead. Dad's name was in the article but there was no mention of him being my uncle. The article painted me a flit and a gold digger
I called Gladness to tell her what was happening. She told me not to worry. The agency will take care of it. Has the guy be found? I ask. How can I not worry when I have been made the biggest joke.
They are closing in on him I am sure they will get hold of him by the end of the day she replied.
Okay, I pause, do you think Mrs. Wisdom did this? I asked.
I am not sure but once we find the guy we will find that out Gladness replied.
I think she did, who else know I am an orphan and that my family cares nothing about me? I asked.
It possible she is the one but it's possible one of the maids sold the information out to the reporter. Gladness answered.
How about we find the reporter and figure out how she got this information because this video is edited. So I have a feeling someone sold the news to them. I said.
What a nice idea, I will inform Mark maybe the reporter will be of great help. You just calm down. We should be able to fix it in the next twenty-four hours she said.
Okay, I replied.
Bella, you need protection, you can't live your normal life for now. Don't worry he will just act as your driver. If you always had someone with you all this would never happen she said.
I hated it but I knew it was the best option right now. Okay, I replied.
Good, he will drive you to school tomorrow and you will also meet all your other security. I need you to go to school tomorrow is time for you to live like a Wisdom Wealth. She said. I nod my head even when I knew she can not see me then hang up.
Tracy called back what are you going to do? She asked. Of course, she is worried as she thinks the story is true. Don't worry too much about it. It has already been handle I said. Elizabeth did not bother calling, I hope is because she trusts me and not because she believed the story and she is disappointed.
The next day was Wednesday. And since the news was everywhere already I wonder what I will be facing.
I got the surprise of my life when I realized my next-door neighbor works with the agency and has been living next door to keep an eye on me. I noticed he always leaves the house at the same time as I did but it never occurred to me he was following me.
This neighbor of mine has always been in this house since I moved in. so I was forced to aske him how long the Agency has been watching me.
Since the death of your parent, he answered. I was so shocked, how was that possible .so someone has been following me for the past seventeen years. I found it hard to believe but deep down I knew the truth.
When the car stopped I saw Tracy and Elizabeth waiting for me.
How are you feeling? Tracy asked. I am fine I said. I need to give you a heads up the whole school is already talking about the article she said.
I smiled. I know you are not a flirt or a gold digger but I have to ask how do you pay your fees Tracy said. Have you heard of the phrase trust fund I asked? Oh, that Tracy said. Of cause, your Dad should have made that provision. Why did I not think of that? she added after a pause.
Have you heard from Carl? She asked after another pause. No I answered, wondering why she will expect me to hear from him. The article was written to make him stay away from me clearly as it was the title "Meet Carl's special one"
Lisa Gladstone and her two little devils like Elizabeth will call them come over. Well well well if it not the slut still walking like a princess who would it be. You have some nerves to show up in school today. when the whole world knows who you truly are. If I were you I would hide my head in shame and never show my face again she said.
Then it a good thing she is not you Tracy answer before I thought of what to say. Of course… Lisa was about to say something else but Elizabeth caught in please Lisa nobody here wants to hear what you have to say. Only blockhead and a shallow mind like you worry about other people's business. You should use your time to worry about your GPA and ranking the last Time I checked you are two steps away. So move the top students in the class can't be seen hanging out with you.
The look on Lisa Gladstone's face was priceless, I have never seen her without a comeback. As we walked away Tracy said Not that Bella to explained herself to you but you should check up the meaning of trust fund Rich kid always have that. I had to laugh. I was so happy to have friends that stood for me. I am indeed blessed.
They did not even ask for an explanation before standing up for me. When we thought Lisa has given up she ran up and was about pulling my hair when someone stopped her.
Because of her fast, she moved we heard her and look back to see what was going on. Lisa's hand was still hanging. Miss Gladstone, I suggest you don't lay your hands on her. You could be sued for abuse. Besides fighting is against school politics Clara said before letting go of Lisa's hands.
I was surprised Clare is also my coursemate she sits behind me in class. We only greet each other in the morning we were not friends. Why did she help me? I thought. Miss Bella are you okay she asked formally. I am fine thanks I replied.
I was about to walk away when I remembered that the driver told me my other bodyguard will introducing herself. I widen my eyes in surprise and I turned around to confirm. Clara nodded like she understood why I turned back around.
You are joking right I asked. No Bella I am very serious she moved closer to me. My number was sent to you always communicate to me before leaving a place she said and walked away like she was not just talking to me. So the driver was not joking when he said since my parent death. Even if it was a coincidence that made the driver my neighbors it could not be the same for Clare been my coursemate.
What just happened? Tracy ask. Let go to class I will explain everything over lunch I said and we walked into the classroom. With the way Lisa was treated nobody else come close to me they will rather have their conversation far from me.