Chapter 29 - Chapter 29

{ DYLAN OR MAVIS? }

"Dylan!" Emma screamed, rushing to the scene eventually. She pulled Dylan to herself.

"Why did you do that?" She asked slowly.

Dylan looked back at Delaney and their eyes met, then they started staring at each other.

Honestly, he knows not why he fought for her, He just felt the overwhelming urge to fight for her immediately he saw the scene.

Emma forcefully turned his face back to herself and kissed his lips, but he broke it immediately.

"Why?, I'm not your girlfriend anymore?" She said.

"I never asked you out" he replied and started walking out.

"Dylan!' Emma shouted loudly, but he kept going.

Emma faced Delaney and rolled eyes at her sharply.

"I don't care what happened between you two when he was still with his memories, but he's mine now, and I hope his memories never return" she said meanly and ran after Dylan.

Delaney sighed lightly and continued standing on her spot, remembering how Dylan beat up Madelyn and the boss.

"Somewhere in your memories bad boy, I still exist" she muttered with a dry smile, then the boss opened his eyes and they widened before he spranged up.

"How dare you allow that nincompoop to do that to me!" He shouted, but Delaney only smirked.

"Where the hell is he!, Did he escape?, Huh!" He shouted again, but when Delaney kept mute, he went for her and tried hitting her but she grabbed his hand.

"I know you received a bribe from Madelyn" She said, and his eyes widened.

"Can't believe you agreed to betray me despite how wholeheartedly I've been working for you, well it's fine, I quit ok?" She said and threw off his hand.

She stormed into the changing room and changed into her trousers and blouse before walking out.

She threw the uniform at the boss's face.

"F**k you, like bang!" She said and gave him the middle finger before leaving the restaurant.

She made her way to the dry cleaning shop and met both Gladys and Sydney this time around, so she went straight to the boss.

"I know you took bribes to take them in too" she said, and his eyes widened.

"Delan...

"Funny how everyone agreed to betray me cos of cash, life is so full of dirts and trashes" she smiled.

"I'm not gonna quit here, I'm gonna continue working, but just know that if those two b**ches cross my lane, I'll make them cry" she said seriously before turning to go, then she saw Sydney and Gladys behind.

She walked past their middle, pushing them outta the way. She went to the locker room and changed to start work.

"I'll have to look for a replacement for the restaurant" she said and took a deep breath before getting to work.

•••

Dylan drove straight home from the restaurant, he'd spend the night at home and just return to the hostel tommorow morning.

He pulled up at the driveway and came down from the car in a rush then, he went in.

Mrs Bills was the only one in the living room.

"Big baby!, You didn't tell me you'd be com...

He didn't even wait or look at him, he went upstairs immediately to Summer's room which is now his room.

He stripped himself completely and entered the bathroom, then he stepped under the shower.

The cold water started streaming down his body, and he sighed as what he didat the restaurant kept replaying in his head.

"Who's she?"

"Was I really in love with her?"

"Why did I fight for her even when my arm hurts?"

All these questions made his head wobbly, and he closed his eyes gently.

He spent close to ten minutes before coming out, then he put on a sweatshirt and white long pants before sitting on the bed, his wet hair scattered hotly all-over his handsome face.

His phone buzzed, and he checked to see a message from Midas.

★Dude, where are you?, I and Trevor are worried AF!★

He typed a reply immediately.

★AT THE MANSION, WILL BE BACK TOMMOROW MORNING★

He was about to drop his phone after clicking send, but something stopped him.

One of his old messages icon has Delaney as the recipient.

He clicked on it and his eyes widened when he saw the messages he sent to her.

They were all saying sorry as if he did something wrong.

He curiously went to his saved numbers and saw her number there.

Dela♥️

"Delaney?, Dela?" He muttered, and that name echoed in his head.

Dela... Dela... Dela...

Nothing more, just Dela.

"Aarrgg!" He groaned, holding his head so tight as her face appeared sharply in his memory.

"I'd rather date my pet dog than date you!" She said before her face disappeared, and he started bleeding from the nose again.

"F**k!, My head!" He gasped, and Mrs Bills rushed in.

"Dylan!" She said shockingly, rushing to him.

She climbed his bed and held his face.

"Look me in the eye, blank your head" she said quickly, and he did.

He started calming down bit by bit, and he wiped the blood on his nose with her blouse before hugging him.

"You'll be fine, don't force yourself to regain the memories, they'll come back naturally" she said, stroking his hair.

"I wanna remember, I need to" he replied, hugging her back.

"You will" she smiled.

"Sleep in my room tonight, please... I don't wanna sleep alone" he said, and the door opened immediately.

Trevor and Midas came in.

"Good thing your friends are here" Mrs Bills said, breaking the hug.

"Take care of him boys" she smiled and left the room.

"Why are you guys here?" Dylan asked.

Midas lay on his right side while Trevor lay on his left.

"To keep you company, you can't do without us" Midas said.

"As if" Dylan smirked, and they laughed.

"Sleep tight idiot" Trevor said.

"Sweet dreams, fool" Midas added.

"I wish you bad dreams, stupid fellas" Dylan replied, and they all laughed as their lashes hugged each other.

They slept off at a time.

•••

Mavis spranged up from his bed again after having the tormenting nightmare. He rushed down from the bed and ran to the freezer for cold water immediately.

He was about to drink when he remembered how he passed out after drinking it the other time, so he dropped it and sat in front of the freezer, bringing his lighter out of his pocket.

He started staring at the flower branded on it and started crying bitterly.

That lighter was his father's when he was still alive.

Yes... His dad smokes when he was still alive, but he's the only one who knew about it throughout, Flora never knew.

He cultivated the habit from his dad but it only became much after Sydney's betrayal.

He stood and left the room. It's lights out already but he cares less, Mrs Kat won't say a word if he gets caught anyways

He made his way to back of the hostel where a tree is, but he was surprised to see Delaney there already.

He quickly wiped the remaining traces of tears on his face before walking to her.

"Sugarcane" she said when she saw him.

"It's been long since you called me that, s*xy love" he replied, sitting beside her.

"Silly" she smiled, and he touched her hair.

"There was a leaf" he said, showing her the dried leaf he picked from it.

"Thanks" she replied.

"Why are you here?" He asked.

"Just... enjoying the night breeze" she replied, and he smiled.

"All the students were invited to the wedding, you coming?" He asked.

"I have no choice" she replied and looked at him. He looks gloomy.

"You don't look like you want the wedding" she said.

"It's obvious, but I can't do anything" he replied, and she sighed.

"Sometimes, we don't have control over certain things in life, this is one of it, cheer up!" She said, giving him a pat.

He laughed lightly, brightening up immediately.

"You have a way of making me happy" he said, and she smiled too, then his head came to her shoulder.

He rested on it and closed his eyes.

"I never said you could place your head on my shoulder" she said.

"Should I rather kiss your lips?" He replied, and she gasped.

"Pervert!"

"So shush!, This handsome guy needs to sleep" he smiled with his eyes closed, and she chuckled.

Sydney has been watching, and immediately that happened, she stormed back into the hostel.

"What's up?" Gladys asked when she came in.

"Delaney and Mavis, what else?" Sydney rolled eyes, and Gladys laughed.

"Madelyn got disgraced at the restaurant cos of her too, seems I'm the only one who's not affected by her"

"I knew splitting ourselves in her jobs wouldn't work, she's just so impossible to tackle" Sydney replied, sitting on the bed.

"What next?, The wedding" Gladys smiled.

•••

Popular rich personalities filled the environs in and out, the interior and exterior of the hall is filled with riches and vainglorious decor which made it look extraordinary.

It was dazzling and giving out golden sparks as the guests came in .

Almost all the students came since they were all invited, and as they came in , their mouths widened at the richness.

"Wasn't expecting less, it's Mrs Gregor and Mr Stewart we're talking about" Carina said as she stepped in with Gigi.

"Tell me more" Gigi replied, both looking beautiful in their dresses.

"Girls!" Melinda called, coming in hand in hand with Trevor.

"Oppressors!" Gigi teased, and they laughed.

"You both look good" Melinda said.

"You too, go with your boyfriend please" Carina replied, and Trevor pulled Melinda away from them.

Paisley came in with Lexi instantly.

"Babe!" Gigi smiled, and she only waved at them.

"Don't come here please, only the single pringles are allowed here" Carina said, and she laughed as she left for a different spot with Lexi.

"Hey guys!" Delaney appeared, and Gigi hugged her immediately.

"My baby, you look good" she said.

"You too darling!" Delaney replied, and Carina coughed.

"Come here" Delaney said, and she laughed as they stuck hands

They got drinks from the servers walking around then snacks from the decorated tables.

Madelyn came in with her spawns, smiling radiantly as she walked in her flowing gown.

"That smile looks insincere, she's not someone who'd smile on a day like this" Carina said.

"Sure" Delaney replied.

Midas and Leo came in at once, and Gigi started smiling, staring at Midas as she remembered how he saved her at the library yesterday.

He suddenly looked her way, and her eyes widened when their eyes met.

He winked and she melted completely, his fair skin almost blinding her.

Meanwhile, Paisley was staring at Leo, and merely doing that is making her wet underneath, her pants got badly soaked.

Their eyes met and he only looked away, Paisley bit her lip

"Hey Lexi!" Winnie came.

"Win, what's up?" Lexi replied brightly.

"Can we dance together for a moment?" She asked.

"No...I can't leave my girlfriend" Lexi replied and held Paisley's hand.

"Oh, ok...see ya around" she said hurtfully and left.

"He rejected you again because of his girlfriend?, Can't believe you've been crushing on this guy for six cool years" Tony said when she walked past him.

"Shut up, I'm better than you who can't even face his crush" Winnie rolled eyes and left him.

"That hurts" Tony held his chest, and he returned to staring at Gigi.

Mavis came in alone, looking blank as he grabbed a cup of wine and gulped it all at once.

Dylan came in and Emma ran in after him.

"Dylan wait for me!" She called after him, but he never waited till he got to Delaney.

He grabbed her hand and she gasped.

🗣️ What's going on?

🗣️ What's he doing?

🗣️ Another public apology?

Emma stopped running immediately.

"I'd rather date my pet dog than date you, have you ever said something like this to me before?" He asked, and Delaney's eyes widened.

"Please... Tell me exactly why your name kept resounding in my head, tell me why I can't sleep because I kept seeing your face in my head, tell me why...

Mavis came before he could finish that line, then he took her hand from him.

"Stop disturbing her" he said, and Dylan's lips moved as if to talk, but he couldn't, so Mavis pulled Delaney away.

"Attention everyone!, The bride and groom are making their entry right now!" The MC announced, and everyone faced the wide white door.

It opened slowly, and both Flora and Zayn stepped into the hall.

The guests started clapping as they made their beautiful entry hand in hand.

Flora's gown was dragging on the ground, as she walked, and Zayn was smiling as he stared at her.

"I have the most beautiful bride in Australia!" He shouted, and everyone laughed.

They got to the rings table and a crystal clear light shone in the lucid box before it opened, revealing the gorgeous rings.

Immediately Zayn picked the ring to start his vows, a sound record played, Zayn's voice.

"I'm not marrying her because I love her, I'm getting married to her because I want shares from the school!"

Madelyn is actually the player, she placed her phone speaker on a megaphone so everyone heard.

Zayn's eyes widened, likewise Flora's.

🗣️ What the hell!

🗣️ Mr Gregor is wicked.

🗣️ How could he pretend to love her

🗣️ I'm flabbergasted

🗣️ How unbelievable.

Madelyn was smiling as she walked to the front with her phone and the megaphone.

"I'm sorry dad, but weather you love her or not, I don't want her in your life, so I did this" she said and faced Flora.

"Are you still gonna marry him after what you just heard?" She smiled, and Flora smirked.

"Wear the ring on my finger, Zayn" she said, and Madelyn's eyes widened.

🗣️ What's going on?

Zayn looks shocked too.

"I'm not marrying you because I love you too, I'm marrying you because of your company, so let's do this quickly" Flora continued, and everyone started gasping as Zayn slowly inserted the ring.

Immediately he did, Flora slipped the second ring ring on his finger too, then he pulled him closer and kissed him.

Madelyn froze on her spot as the phone and megaphone fell from her.

She took two steps to the cake and pushed it away with her heels before running out of the hall, her gown flowing after her.

"Wait... where's Dylan?" Midas suddenly noticed.

"Gigi, where's Delaney?" Carina suddenly noticed too.

"Mavis was standing there just now, did he go somewhere?" Sydney said when she couldn't find him too.

The search for the three started immediately, but they're not even picking their calls and they're nowhere to be found.

"What the hell is going on!" Midas shouted fearfully.

"Gawd, I'm scared" Trevor muttered.

"She's still not picking her calls!" Gigi shouted after trying Delaney's line for the tenth time.

"Oh no" Paisley said fearfully.

"Three students are missing, Mavis inclusive" a student reported to Flora when she was about to make a toast with Zayn.

"What!"

•••

Delaney's eyes opened first, and she was shocked to see herself in that kind of place, tied to a chair.

She actually got a message from Mavis to come out of the hall during the couples entry, and immediately she came out, her nose was blocked with a sedated hanky from behind, then she slept off and here she is.

"Where am I!, Where is this!" She shouted, struggling on the chair.

She was still struggling when she suddenly looked ahead, and her eyes widened.

Dylan and Mavis are in front of her, both tied to chairs.

"Mavis!" She shouted shockingly.

"Delaney what are you doing here?" He asked, looking shocked too.

"You texted me to come out and I was sedated immediately I did" she replied.

"You texted me to come out too and I was sedated" Mavis replied.

"What!" Her eyes widened

"I saw your text to come out too" Dylan said.

"Huh!" Delaney said in confusion, then bright red tiny lights suddenly shone on Dylan and Mavis foreheads.

"Huh! Sniper!" Delaney screamed, and a voice spoke.

"You can only choose one from the two guys in front of you, the one you choose will return alive, while the other one dies here"

Their eyes widened like mad.

"No..no who are you!" Delaney cried.

"Who the f**k are you!" Dylan shouted.

Mavis kept quiet.

"Stop this game already!" Delaney shouted.

"Choose already!, I'm a busy person!" The voice came again.

"Don't kill anyone!, Noo!!!!" She cried again, and a gunshot sounded, hitting the wall.

"AHHHHH!!!!" She screamed fearfully in tears.

"Wait... would you rather lose the both of them?, Should I kill the both?" The voice said.

"No!, No don't!, Please don't!" Delaney cried.

"You have just one minute to choose, who'd die and who'd live?" The voice said, and more tears rushed out of Delaney's eyes as she shifted them from Mavis to Dylan.

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TB Continued...