It was already evening and the classrooms started filling up with students who were ready to learn on their own. Claire still laid in bed brushing off Tracy's naughty hands which kept on dragging her.
"Claire come on let's go. It's been a long time since you attended the evening class."
"It's of no use going. No teacher teaches so it is no use."
"No Claire let's go. Please." Tracy kept on nagging like a spoilt brat and at last Claire gave in.
They went to class and almost everyone was there. They all sat in groups to learn. Unfortunately, Claire was in Gwen and Duncan's group and Gwen was the leader of the group since she was intelligent and also proud. Claire and Tracy sat down. Gwen glared at Claire but Claire just rolled her eyes in annoyance.
"Miss Klein I hope you know the reason you're here?" Gwen asked smirking.
"Of course." Claire answered without bothering to look at Gwen as she played with her nails.
"Then where are your books?"
"In my bag, where else." She answered still playing with her nails. Her focus was cut when Tracy elbowed her.
"Girl, where's your bag?" Tracy whispered.
"My bag?... I... I think I left it in my room." She answered as she looked around her looking for her bag.
"Are you looking for this?" A deep voice attracted everyone. There stood Duncan who had just entered the classroom holding Claire's bag. Gwen's face twitched when she saw what was going on. Duncan approached the group smiling.
"You left your things in my room." He said to Claire with a smirk and made sure it was loud enough for everyone to hear and get the hidden meaning of his words. He placed Claire's bag, coat and tie on the table in front of her and grinned at Claire but she gave him a hard glare.
"Thanks for returning my stuffs." Claire faked a smile and Duncan also returned it as he sat down beside Claire.
He shifted his chair closer to Claire making their shoulders rub. The other students giggled when they saw how Claire and Duncan behaved towards each other. Like a cute couple.
Meanwhile Gwen was very furious, jealous and angry that, she was ready to tear Claire into shreds if she had the chance.
Duncan kept on flirting with Claire non verbally. Sometimes he'll tap her shoulder and when she looked at him he'll either wink or wriggle his brows seductively or he'll lick his lips. Claire will always roll her eyes.
As they continued solving mathematical problems, Duncan slipped his hand under the table and started to caress Claire's thighs. Claire's gaze shot at him in anger giving him a 'Go any further and I'll break your pretty nose' look. Duncan smiled and also replied to her with an 'I dare you' look. Claire pursed her lips in anger and frustration and held Duncan's hand which was still on her thigh under table.
Gwen had noticed everything and the look on her face portrayed evil but she controlled herself since she wanted to keep a good image.
"Claire please concentrate on your studies and stop destructing others." Gwen said looking towards Claire and Duncan.
"Huh. What do you mean?" Claire almost exclaimed.
"You know what I mean." She replied and Claire looked at Duncan who was amused and brushed his hand off her thighs.
Soon the evening classes was over. Claire quickly got up in anger and prepared to leave but was pulled back by Duncan. The impact was so great she was forced to sit on Duncan's laps. Everyone's eyes almost bulged out of their sockets as they wooed at the duo. Claire struggled to get up but Duncan wouldn't allow her.
"Let go off me." Claire warned in a low threatening voice as she looked around the students who were murmuring and giggling.
Then there, her eyes fell on raging Gwen. Claire squinted her eyes then a light bulb appeared in her head.
She switched on her seductress mode then wrapped her arms around Duncan's neck and moved more closer to him. She started flirting with Duncan in a shameless way. She traced his jawline with her forefinger as she bit her lower lip seductively. Duncan wasn't surprised because he knew Claire was trying to make his ex jealous.
At this time, each and every single individual dropped everything they were doing and sat comfortably watching the romantic and sensual scene unfolding before them except Gwen who was thunderstruck, awestruck and motionless.
The other students really pitied her. After the news of her breakup with Duncan was out, nobody was surprised but just felt sorry for Gwen because they all knew Duncan. He was a big time playboy and commitment and responsibility was just a piece of shit for him.
"You know, I really enjoyed what happened between us this afternoon." Claire spoke in an irresistible seductive tone loud enough for everyone to hear as she licked her lips.
"How about we pick up where we left off?" Duncan suggested tightening his arm around her waist.
Duncan started advancing towards Claire slowly. Everyone leaned forward in anticipation waiting for what was to happen next. Their expectations were the same but it was broken when Claire held Duncan back.
"We are in public. And remember. Someone is watching with red orbs ready to strike us to death if we continue any further." Claire pretended to be helpless as she threw Gwen a side glance.
"But with the way you are flirting with me, I'm not sure if I'll be able to control my desires... I'm telling you, if we advance then I won't hesitate to throw you on my shoulder and take you to my room then rip your dress off and eat you up." Duncan confessed shamelessly making everyone gasp with wide eyes. But what came next almost gave them a heart attack.
"I would really love that." Claire agreed with great enthusiasm.
Gwen almost collapsed. She got a hold of herself then stormed out of the classroom.
When Claire saw Gwen leave, she quickly got up from Duncan's lap and took her bag then left as if nothing happened. Everyone watched her as they didn't understand what just happened. Tracy quickly followed Claire to catch up with her.
Duncan just rolled his eyes in annoyance as he realized Claire just used him. Normally, girls were the ones to chase him. He'll just sit back and relax like a king as he watched girls stampede just for him. But Claire wasn't like that. She was also like Duncan. She didn't chase after boys but rather vice versa.
He also got up then left. As he walked down the empty hallway, he came to a halt since Gwen blocked his way.
"What! Move aside. I need to go catch some sleep."
"We need to talk." Gwen inquired. Duncan stared at her eyes for some moments then sighed.
"Make it fast. Don't beat around the bush." He said coldly as he leaned on the wall and dug his hands into his pockets as he stared at her.
"I'm going straight to the point since you say so. Sigh... Why did you break up with me Duncan?"
"You know my rule babe. I don't date a girl for more than a month. You were aware of this before I dated you. You knew the rules that never ever fall for Duncan Dylan. Yet you did. So I had to set you free you know."
"You did all these for Claire right?!" Gwen cried. "You did it for her!"
"For now, that's none of your business. You have no right to ask that." Duncan said with no emotions. "Well since you've got nothing important to say, I guess I need to go now. Good night." He added then left Gwen who continued to cry silently.
"This pain you've caused me is excessive Duncan. You did this to me for Claire right. Just wait. Soon you'll also have a competitor Duncan. Someone who will make you feel low. And I pray that person comes sooner Duncan." Gwen cursed as she cried then she slowly dragged herself to her cubicle.
...
Claire sat in her private room alone as she fed on junk foods and whiskey. She really loved this part of her life where she was free to do anything she wanted.
Suddenly her phone rung. She licked the remnants of sour chips on her fingers then picked it up. The number was a private one.
"Who could it be?" She asked herself then answered the call.
"Hello." She heard a masculine voice when she plastered the phone on her ear.
"Uh, hello." She answered. "Who is this?" She asked.
"Arthur."
"Oh Arthur. Never thought you would ever call. Uhm, how did you get my number?"
"I got it from Sanders, the receptionist."
"Oh okay."
"You were absent today and I called to checkup on you. How are you?"
"I'm good. Something came up, so I had to switch plans." She explained. "Just because of that idiot." She mumbled to herself.
"Excuse me?" Arthur asked.
"Oh sorry. I said I needed to attend to important matters.
"Hmm, okay. So you're coming tomorrow?"
"I don't know if I'm gonna have a free period in my tight schedule tomorrow." Claire guessed. "Who knows what that idiot has for me tomorrow." She mumbled again.
"I didn't get you."
"I'll try and come, I'm not sure."
"I hope you'll be able to."
"Even me too-"
'Knock knock'. A knock interrupted Claire. Her gaze flew to the door with the phone still plastered on her ear. She got up then went over to open the door. She almost dropped her phone at the sight of the person.
"You, what are you doing here at this hour?" She asked the person who was none other than Duncan.
He rolled his eyes and entered without Claire's permission as if the room was his. He plopped down in the sofa kicking his slippers away. He picked up a packet of chips and started munching them.
"Hey those are mine. Don't touch them." Claire almost screamed as she rushed towards Duncan to snatch the chips but he was way faster than Claire so Claire couldn't get it.
"Claire? Are you there?" Arthur called.
"Uh yeah."
"Who is that?" Duncan asked as he chewed the chips.
"Mind your business." Claire scolded.
"Claire who was that?" Arthur asked.
"One of my classmates. 'She' wants a copy of the previous notes we had in class."
"Oh okay."
"Pftt, notes? From you? And who is the 'she'?" Duncan laughed lowly which made him earn a hard glare from Claire.
"Uhm Arthur, I have something to do. Let's talk later."
"Okay, goodnight then."
"Goodnight." Claire said and cut the call. She threw her phone aside then approached Duncan.
"What are you doing here?" Claire asked in a cold chilling tone.
"Relaxing, what else?"
"Is your room on fire? You know it's inappropriate to enter a lady's room at this hour."
"OMG. When did you start following those rules. And when did you become a lady." Duncan teased.
"You... Just get out."
"No."
"This is my room. You're intruding."
"So what? I'm your master." Duncan questioned staring at Claire.
Claire ran her hands through her hair feeling restless and caught off guard. Duncan used this opportunity and yanked her towards him making her fall into his arms. He brushed the strands of hair on her face and tucked them behind her ear. His unreadable expression made Claire quite confused.
"W-what are you doing?" Claire stammered.
"Shush... You used me in front of everybody right. It's my turn now." Duncan said in a seductive tone making Claire's eyes to widen as she vigorously shook her head but that was not enough. He caressed her plump luscious lips with his thumb before locking his lips with hers giving her a long wet sensual kiss...