Previously, At First Class University...
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James smirked evilly.
"Are you threatening me?", he asked in a menacing tone.
He closed the gap between them, backing her into a corner and intimidating her with his broad chest.
"Well, it won't do you any good. All your mum has is that puny shop. Do you really want to make an enemy out of my family? We'll crush you!", he said, narrowing his eyes to terrorise her.
Lisa wouldn't cower or back down.
"Crush me? We both know where this 'wealth' you boast of truly came from. My father's company was still flourishing after his accidental death. The Hatton Group only collapsed when your father took over management. And then, all of a sudden, your father had all the funds to set up his own billion-dollar corporation. I wonder how... I won't let you take advantage of me again, James.", Lisa pointed him with fiery eyes.
"Who told you that?", James asked, startled at her words.
He suddenly grabbed her by her collar, menacingly.
"I don't know where you heard that, but you better shut up. Don't make reckless accusations when you have no proof. That's slander... You could get hurt.", he spat his words like venom.
"Let go James.", Lisa said through her teeth, struggling and pulling at the hand gripping her collar.
James smirked mockingly.
"Shhhh..."
He ran his hand along the side of her pretty face.
"Lisa, be a good girl. Don't tread this dangerous path. Trust me, you don't want to... Let's write together again, like old times. If you're obedient, I'll help you get to a place where Star can recognise you and give you credit.", he whispered.
Just then, Theo stepped into the room.
"Let go of my woman.", he said, seething with rage.
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Theo stared dangerous daggers at James, his anger flaring up. His hate intensifying.
He walked towards the scene threateningly, his hand making a fist.
James immediately let Lisa go.
"Theo!", Lisa called, running to him for safety. She hugged him, still traumatised by James' threat.
Theo held her close. His fiery eyes still burned James.
The room turned dark with his anger. Visible sparks of electricity started forming in the air.
James broke a sweat.
He held his palms out in surrender.
"Yo, I'm not doing nothing. She's the one who brought me here. You know, I don't want no trouble. It's a University afterall.", he said to avoid Theo's wrath before quickly leaving the room.
Lisa cried on James' shoulder.
He held her quivering form for as long as she needed support.
Theo felt pain in his heart for every tear she shed.
"I won't let him bother you again.", he whispered.
"T- thank you...", she said.
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After a while, Lisa felt better.
'Thank goodness he was here or something worse could have happened.', she thought to herself, still hugging Theo.
She slowly let go of Theo's shoulders and cleaned off the last remnants of her tears, completely embarrassed that she needed him again.
She realised she had soaked a portion of his shirt with her tears.
'Oh d*mn, did I do that?... They never show this part in the movies.', she thought, getting more embarrassed.
She gently dabed his soaked shoulder with her handkerchief, hiding her flushed face from him.
Theo still held her in his protective arms.
"Thank you... I- I'm sorry I had to use your help again, Theo. You don't have to pretend we're together in front of James anymore. I don't want to be so cruel...", she said softly, now calm, but still sobbing occasionally.
'But I wasn't acting...', Theo thought with a pout.
"It's alright. I understand your circumstances. I don't mind being used. Besides, I'm your bodyguard. I failed to protect you...", he almost whispered, his voice smooth and reassuring.
"Oh no, this isn't your fault.", Lisa answered, still looking away from his deep gaze. She pulled her hair behind her ears shyly.
Now that she was calm, with no tears to distract her, she could feel the slightest touch from him right down to her bone marrow... His assuring palm on her back, and even his thumb on the small of her waist.
"Fwooooff..." she blew a nervous breath.
Theo's concerned eyes searched her face as he thought of a way to get her feeling good again.
"Come with me.", he said, taking her slender fingers in his. Lisa blushed.
Theo walked Lisa to his car.
"If you would accept, I want to take you to a place far away from here to help you clear your mind.", he said.
"Alright. But won't we be skipping school?", she asked, leaning against the car and still avoiding his eyes.
"It's alright. I'll explain to Mrs Jennings. You need a moment.", he said with a wink.
Lisa could feel butterflies fluttering in her stomach.
"Alright. Let's go.", she said, being a truant for once.
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Theo took Lisa on a ride in his poorest car, a black convertible custom made mustang, to the open fields of a meadow.
It was just clear open skies and vegetation for miles and miles.
A gentle and clear stream ran a couple of feet away from where they were parked.
Theo and Lisa sat on the bonnet of the mustang, taking in the picturesque view.
Lisa took a breath of fresh air.
The gentle sounds of the trickling water refreshed her mind and aching body.
"It's so beautiful.", she said with sparkling eyes.
Theo watched her from the side.
'She's so beautiful.', he thought.
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Surrealish: Hello and welcome back to TKE Q&A!!!
Crowd: Wooo! (Applause!!)
Sirrealish: Tonight, we've got 2 questions for you. One for our guests right here in the studio, and one for our viewers!
Now, here's the first question, for our guests.
WHERE DO YOU USUALLY GO WHEN YOU'RE SAD AND HURTING?
Uhh... Lisa?
Lisa: Well, I usually just go home and wrap myself into a burrito.
Crowd: ( roaring laughter) Yeah!!! Wooo! So realistic!!! Applause!!!
Surrealish: Hahaha! Thank you so muvh for being honest Lisa. We do remember burrito Lisa from a while ago haha!
...Ruby?
Ruby: Well, I usually go to the spa. A good makeover is a remedy to cure all ills!
Crowd: Wow! Applause!
Vince: Well these days that happens on my credit card... And she seems to be sad a lot (weeping)
Crowd: (roaring laughter)
Surrealish: Hahaha! Take heart Vi- uhh Ralph (wink)
Uhh Theo?
Theo: I'm never sad and hurting. I go to the meadows to think, obviously.
Grandpa: Of course you do robot! Haha!
Crowd: (rolling from laughter) Applause
Surrealish: Haha! Thank you gramps. Now question 2:
QUESTION 2: THEO IS OBVIOUSLY P*SSED AT JAMES. HOW DO YOU THINK HE WILL PUNISH HIM?
a) Beat the sh*t out of him
b) Ignore him
c) Keep the grudge and get back at his entire family.
d) Kill him
Find out the answer when we come back live on,
Crowd: T! K! E! Q&A!!! Applause!!
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