"Elena" Lorenzo called softly.
He shook me a little, and he ran his fingers through my hair like a comb. And he wiped some eye buggers from the corner of my eye.
"mmmm" I answered
"I need your assignments please, Stella And Jake are waiting for me" he said
Stella was the assistant to the class rep, and I suspected Jake just volunteered to help collect the assignments. The three of them went to most of our colleagues close or around where they lived.
"It's on my study table" I answered sounding tired
Lorenzo turned to my study table, "Are those your assignments?" he asked
The table was messy and I was too tired to sort my assignment from my study notes. Lorenzo let go of my shoulders and he crossed over to my study table. I returned to my cozy bed, and I sat up in it.
I watch Lorenzo sort my assignments, and place them in a folder.
After he was done sorting them out, he began to rearrange my table.
"No stop, I can do that myself. Yo don't have to clean up after my mess anyways." I objected
"Well Jake just text me that it would take about 30 minutes to get here, because they aren't done yet. So I need to find something to do with my hands" he explained
I slapped my forehead and my shook my head at the same time.
"Really"
"What? did I say something wrong. Your brothers aren't home anyways, or I would have been with Diego by now" he added
My brothers weren't home, where did they go too sk early
"Did you see my mother?" I asked
"Yes, she was the one who let me in. She said she was on her way to the food market." Lorenzo answered
Why so early? I asked myself.
I glanced at the wall clock and it said it was 15minutes past 9am. Wow, I over slept. Thank goodness todays classes were cancelled.
"So what's breakfast?" Lorenzo asked
"I don't know, let's go make some egg toast and coffee" I said and Lorenzo agreed.
I got out of my bed and put on my slippers. I and Lorenzo walked side by side to the kitchen. He brought out the toaster and a loaf of bread, while I boiled some water for the coffee.
Few minutes later, breakfast was ready and we sat down to eat.
"Kevin and Ava would come pick you up this evening for the prom. I need to be at school as early as 6pm, along with the test of the student body executives. We need to ensure that everything is set for prom." Lorenzo informed me, and he took a sip from his coffee.
"Alright, I'll see you there then" I said.
Lorenzo's phone beeped. He glanced at it, the he stood up from his seat to look out the window.
"They are here" he informed. "Stella and Jake"
"Don't forget their toast and drinks." I added
I assumed both Stella and Jake got up so early to get the assignments, and they probably had nothing to eat yet. I and Lorenzo quickly made some toasts for them before we sat down to eat. I added two canned drinks, just to wash the toast down.
"Thanks" Lorenzo said, and he hugged me before he left.
"Hey guys, I got breakfast for you two" I heard Lorenzo say from outside.
I drew the curtains open to get a better view of their means of transportation.
Stella and Jake were in a vehicle, and Lorenzo joined them at the back seat. Stella was behind the wheel.
I returned to my breakfast immediately Lorenzo and the rest left.
I really didn't have to do anything that day anyways, asides getting ready for prom.
I didn't see Rodrigo and Diego for the while day, until I was dressed an ready for the ball. They came in when Kevin and Ava arrived.
Ava looked gorgeous in her dress, and Kevin looked sharp in his suit.
"Wow guys, you both look stunning" I said with a smile on my face.
"Thanks.You look better Elena" Ava said nicely
"Thank you" I responded
"Hey Elena, you three should come together for a group photo." Rodrigo said. He brought out his phone and took pictures of us. He also took pictures of us individually.
We arrived at the ball on time. Everyone looked stunning. They were lights and the music was nice. Some students were dancing, some were taking photographs at the corner of the room, and some were seated admiring the beauty of the room. I stretched my head above the crowd. I was looking for Lorenzo, I desperately wanted to see him.
"I'll leave you both alone, I need to find Lorenzo" I said to Kevin and Ava.
"Alright, but I would suggest you check the board room first." Kevin said.
I left Ava and Kevin by themselves. I had managed to reach the drink section, where a punch bowl and some other drinks were kept. I grabbed a punch drink which was already served, and I continued to search for Lorenzo. I spotted Ronald, the student secretary and the welfare executive- Naomi, at a distance.
I walked up to the both of them, "Excuse me" I said as soon as I approached them.
"Hi" they both said with a smile.
"Sorry to bother you both, but I'm looking for Lorenzo. Have you seen him around?" I asked politely
"He stepped out before we did, he said he had something urgent to attend to. I thought you were the one who called him." Ronald said
"No it was Kevin who phoned him, I think they are both looking for you" Naomi added
"Seriously, did he mention where he was heading exactly?" I asked
"He mentioned the school car park, I'm not sure though" Ronald answered
"Thank you" I said and I left their presence.
I decided to to head to the school car park to go meet Kevin and Lorenzo. I was almost outside, when Ava stopped me.
"Elean!" she called and she grabbed my arm.
"Hey Ava" I said
"Kevin and Lorenzo are looking for you" she informed
"Yes I'm.aware, they are at the car garage right?" I added
"No, they both are at the chemistry laboratory." she answered "They both told me to come along with you, once I find you."
"Alright, let's go then" I said.
I hope everything was alright. I wondered why there were both looking for me. And the way Ava spoke to me worried me
She sounded like it was urgent.
I and Ava soon arrive at the laboratory. Lorenzo and Kevin were discussing when we both walked in.
"Is everything alright?" I asked
"Yes just grab a stool okay" Kevin said
"Elena, promise me that what I'm about to tell you won't cause an emotional breakdown." Kevin said. I looked at him worried, but he looked serious. Was the information that heavy.
"What's it about?" I asked worriedly
"It's Arthur" Kevin answered
"What about him?" I asked.
Did something happen to him? i hadn't spent an hour here, and bad news just showed up without an invite.
"What did tell you about he and Trina?" Kevin asked
"I already told you. She dared him to be her date to the prom" I simply answered
Kevin sighed and he crossed over to me. He held my hands, and said "No Eleana, it wasn't a dare" he said.
I was bewildered. What was he talking about?
Just then, Lorenzo handed Kevin's phone to him. Kevin unlocked it and he played an audio out for me.
"Elena, please listen to the audio carefully." Kevin said and he resumed the audio.
The conversation was between three males. I recognised Arthur's voice. But I had no idea who the other two were. They were talking about me. One of them mentioned Trina as Arthur's actual girlfriend. Not just that, one of them was persuading Arthur to tell me the truth, but Arthur remained adamant.
I suddenly felt like I was lost in the vast abyss of space and time. The words rang in my head, like they were sent to haunt my soul.
'Keep listening" Kevin said
The audio continued and I heard Arthur speak about reaching Kevin concerning the truth, and immediately after that, Kevin stopped the audio.
"I did tell you he was hiding something" Kevin said.
Ava came to my side and stroke my back to comfort me. I on the other hand, sat down there looking paralyzed. I didn't say a word for sometime and Lorenzo asked if I was okay.
"How did you get it?" I asked clenching my fist.
"One of the guys sent it to Darwin, and Darwin sent it to me. He also stated that I let you know about it immediately." Kevin answered
"Have you seen Arthur since you arrived?" I asked
"I saw him walk into a classroom when I came looking for you" Ava answered softly
"Take me there" I said angrily
"What?" she said
"I said, take me there Ava" I said trying control my voice
Kevin nodded his head at Ava, and I knew he was indirectly telling her to take me there.
The things I did with Arthur began to play in my head. My brothers can never find out. Not that I did any age 18 rated activities with him, but what hurt me were the lies he said to me. My first kiss went to the wrong guy, a guy I found to be the right guy.
Ava rose from her seat and she took me straight to the classroom she spotted Artjur walk in earlier. Kevin and Lorenzo were right behind us. I and Ava approached the classroom and the door was closed. I barged in angrily, without knocking.
I spotted Trina and Arthur making out at the back of the classroom. They didn't notice someone had walked in, they were both curled up around each other.
Arthur you're a disappointment, I wanted to say. All those times you told me you loved me, all was a lie. I even kissed the same lips that diva is kissing right now.
Tears ran down my cheeks and I immediately turned around and left.
Lorenzo and Kevin ran after me, while Ava went to grab my pause. I had left it at the chemistry laboratory.
"Elena" Kevin called
"Let me be okay" I said "How could I have been so foolish" I added
"Elena, stop please" Kevin begged "Everyone makes mistakes, you don't have to beat yourself up about it."
"Leave alone Kevin" I stopped and turned around.
"So where are you going to now?" Lorenzo asked. He sounded like he wasn't interested with what was going on.
"Home" I answered s
"Not in this rain storm, hold up, at least let's call Diego or Darwin to come pick you up. it's a thunderstorm out there" Lorenzo said.
By the time he had finished speaking, I was already outside, under the rain.
"I would rather be out here than in there with that liar, and jerk" I yelled
Lorenzo and Kevin ran after me under the rain.
"Elena I said stop" Lorenzo yelled.
It sounded more like a tone of command, and I suddenly came to a halt. I turned around, and he was already by my side.
I cried so hard the rain covered my tears, but my eyes clearly told anyone who looked at them that i had been crying.
"What do you want" I yelled. Lorenzo hugged me, tight.
"Please Elena, I understand you're hurt, but it would hurt me more if you catch a cold because of the rain. Come in let's talk." he said softly.
"I want to go home Lorenzo please: I said and I pushed him away.
"I'm cool with that, but you can't walk alone under this rain. Let's wait for your brother or Darwin, since they are both near by. It's not safe out here Elena." Lorenzo said softly
"I don't care" I said in a quavering voice.
The thunder claps were starting to get louder, and everywhere was slowly becoming windy.
I took note of a bright light approaching our direction, and it stopped. Diego stepped out and yelled.
"Elena, what are you doing out there? It's not safe" he yelled
"Leave me alone" I yelled back at him.
"Elena, stop this childish act. What's wrong, you can tell me on our way home. Kevin did tell me you wanted to come home right, now I'm here to take you home. Get inside the car now!" Diego yelled
"No!" I said, and i turned in the opposite direction and began to walk away.
"Elena" Diego and Lorenzo called after me, but I ignored them.
"Don't follow me" I yelled and a loud and scary thunder claps followed.
"Elena, please get back inside, or if you want to leave so badly, get into the car with me." Diego said
"Elena, listen to Diego please. The storm is getting worse" Kevin yelled
I ignored all three of them, and the loud scary thunder claps as well and I kept walking.
I heard footsteps heading my direction, I turned around and I found Lorenzo running towards me.
I wanted to tell at him to go away, but there was this millisecond flash, and I suddenly felt a strong charge and heat around my body. I dropped to the ground immediately, and everywhere became blurry, my body felt numb and my named echoed around me. But before my brain could understand what had just happened, I was already unconscious.