Chapter 11
Meeting the B**ch
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Two weeks later
Staring at herself, in the mirror, Sophia smiled, admiring her look. No doubt, the hair stylist has done a good job by styling her hair perfectly just the way she wants it. But being a rude and proud being she is, she is never gonna admit it, or even show a bit of appreciation.
“You look like a princess dear; the hair looks so good on you, same with the makeup. It makes your perfect face more perfect” The stylist grinned, she scoffed
“And when did I become your dear…save that miss, it’s not that perfect like I wanted it. But in order to save the time of you losing and re-making it again, I will just take it like that” Sophia spat
The stylist felt a bit sad, but she dared not show it, instead, she kept on smiling; but one could tell that it wasn’t genuine. Sophia’s phone rang and she picked it up immediately, putting it on her ear.
“Hey babe…..”
“Where the hell are you…idiot….” Emma spoke from the other end
“Watch your mouth…I’m not an idiot”
“Fine….where are you….we should leave for school together you know. We are at your residence, but your crazy guards told us that you are busy” Emma groan
“I will be down soon, just give me a sec….is Nina there”
“Sure…just be fast……” Emma snapped and cuts the call
“Bitch” Sophia muttered, dipping the phone in her bag. She checked her dress for the very last time and exits the room just after the stylist and maids who were present there with her.
“Huhnnn, she is just so crazy…I hate her” The hair stylist muttered to the makeup artist, as they went their way
“Well what do you expect from the daughter of a Billionaire, she got all she need right” the latter muttered
“Not all though, she doesn’t have a mother…and also a boyfriend”
“Well I don’t know about her mother, built who will wanna date a proud peacock like her, I’m just here to do my job and get the money, else I won’t have stand to watch her rain insults on me and condemn my works…” the Makeup artist scoffs
“As for me, I’m still waiting for the day I will come in contact with her dad….he is just so handsome” She blushed
“Don’t keep your hopes high, Mr. Jenkins isn’t someone who has eyes for women, and whereas how will you even be able to cope with an arrogant daughter he has”
“Well, I will make her pay for all the insults she gave me…..wait for me my darling Jenkins, you will be mine” The stylist smiled
“Huhnn….keep on dreaming……” the latter scoffs
Sophia joined the girls in the living room as headed out together.
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Getting down from the car, Ariel pushed her legs forward a bit, watching students move here and there without noticing her presence. It’s been two weeks since she started living in the house Aiden brought her to live in, and everything has been going well. She managed to get along with Josephine and Grannie Naomi, but she still kept the secret of why she came to the country to herself.
No one knows her real mission there, and even she doesn’t know where to start from, being that she couldn’t wait for Miss Peggy to use her for her devilish agenda. The past week has been glorious, she gets to go out on a date with Aiden; well that’s what he called it, a friendly date, for them to get to know each other better.
And no doubt, Aiden has been a cool guy, but the amazing part is that Aiden brought an admission letter which states that she has been admitted into one of the best universities in the country. She didn’t sit for any screening exam, neither having the thought of passing any. But the letter seems to make her nut with gladness. She could remember clearly what he stated when she asked him on how he managed to do it.
“Trust me Ariel; I can make some impossibility possible….you gaining admission shouldn’t bother you. I attend the same school too; we will get to see each other often” he muttered
With tears in her eyes, she couldn’t fathom the type of happiness she felt that moment
“Why are you doing this…..I’m just an ordinary lady you met on the road without knowing my background, why are you so kind towards me” she asked, gushing out tears of joy.
“That’s because you needed my help, and it will be so bad if I can’t give it to you”, He smiled, wiping my tears
“Thank you” she cooed. If a soothsayer should tell her about the life waiting for her, while going to the State is gonna be smooth, she won’t give a listening ear. But here she is, standing in the compound of the great Hybrid University, which is not just known for its wide landscape but held a high standard when it comes to academic performance.
Sighing softly she walked directly to one of the block which she believe is where she will be having her first lecture.
Aiden got her a new phone which he installed the map of the school and every other information she will need. Finding her way won’t be a problem, but the thing is how to communicate freely with the student. Won’t they also see her as an outcast, or perhaps hate her like a cursed child, just like the way she was treated in her home country.
“Hmmm…I hope everything works out well” she thought, sighing softly. She was about walking into the hallway when she bump into someone making her books fall to the ground.
“Oh my…..I’m sorry…” a girl muttered, picking up her books, as she bends to collect them
“Sorry about….it’s ok…just wasn’t looking” she replied with a smile
“Oh no…I’m actually at fault here, I should have watched my way instead of running” The girl smiled, handling the last book to her as she collected it with a smile
“Thanks….I will take my leave now” Ariel muttered, going her way but stop when the strange girl spoke
“Are you really going towards that direction?”
“Yes…ermm….I’m having my first lecture…..in…ermm”
“That way leads to the restroom, and that’s actually where I’m coming from. I think you are new here and you don’t know your way around” She smiled
“Yes….I’m a freshman” Ariel muttered walking back to the former spot
“Me too…but I have been here for the past two weeks now…so let’s say I practically know my way around here….I’m Mia by the way”
“Ariel”
“Wow…pretty name for a pretty girl…nice to meet you Ariel” They shook hands.
“Fine…with the look of things I think we share the same course and we are having the same lectures classes. I will lead you to our department” Mia stated
“Wow…that’s nice of you…thanks”
“No need to thank me…we are friends already right….by the way…I love your hair, it’s pretty”
“Thanks Mia…..”
“You are welcome….” They both continue to talk about random things with Mia telling her about the school. Ariel seem grateful to meet a nice person on her first day
“I think this is a good start” she thought
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“Let’s get a table…I’m famished” Mia groan as they both head to the school cafeteria. They settle down at a table as Mia decided to get their lunch.
“Don’t worry, I gat it covered….just wait here for me” she smiled and left. Ariel rested her head on the table thinking deeply about her mother. She wonder what she will be going through by now, and the worst part of it is that she doesn’t have a way to reach her; she tried her number some days ago but it wasn’t going through.
The loud murmuring made by the students made her jerk up; she sighted some girls coming in from the entrances as they walk majestically into the building
“Oh my God…..is that Sophia….jeez…she look so hot” a student muttered
“I love her hairstyle…it’s beautiful”
“Take a look at Emma’s swag…she killed it…….”
“I love you Nina…….she’s my crush…….”
The murmuring continued as they were being hailed by the students. They were about walking to their table when Sophia’s eyes caught hers. Her facial expression changed to a frown as she walked majestically towards her table, holding a cup of coffee in her hands.
Getting to her table, she stared intently at her, making Ariel gulp down nothing
“Can’t you greet” Sophia snapped, banging her hands on the table. Ariel flinched but manages to comport herself. She remembered seeing Sophia at the mansion some weeks ago, but wonders why she is being hard on her
“Erm…..good mor……” The coffee in Sophia’s hand slip off, falling on Ariel just before she could complete her words; staining her clothes in a battered way. The student around busted into a round of laughter seeing her state after being baptized with a hot coffee
“Haargh” Mia gasped, watching the scene from afar. She felt furious at Sophia for trying to bully Ariel on her first day…but she got no power to confront her
“Oh…my…God….did I spill the coffee on you….sorry…It was a mistake” Sophia mocked, laughing loudly as her friends joined her.
“Come on girls, let’s get out of here” Sophia smirked as they exit the hall
“Spoilt brat…..I’m sorry Ariel….that bitch just ruin your clothes, don’t worry we will fix something” Mia rushed her words on getting to the table. Ariel felt ashamed of herself, she could have retaliated; but getting into a fight is not something she would wanna get involve in on her first day.
“Don’t worry Mia….I will just go home……and change”
“Hmmm….that might take long you know…..we are having our next lecture soon and you might not wanna miss it. There is a mall close by; let’s just get you a dress okay…” Mia cooed
“Oh…..sure...thanks”
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Axel’s POV
I arrived Cape Town two days ago, but came without the awareness of anyone. On the normal ground, I should have informed someone of my arrival even before I arrive, perhaps my mum, brother or manager; but I just do not feel like doing it this time around.
Running out of dresses, I decided to visit the mall, to perhaps change my wardrobe. It actually gonna be a whole lot of work for me to do, but a little tip will make the workers in the mall do the main job. Entering into the mall, I bump into my crazy friend, Dylan, this guy visit the mall almost every week, he is a fashion freak.
“What the F-….” He frowns
“Chill out guy, it’s me” I mouthed, taking of the face mask
“Oh my Gawd…..jeez Ax…….”He almost screamed, but I was swift to cover his mouth
“Hey…quiet..you won’t want crazy fans coming here right” I scoff putting on the mask, he chuckled
“Yea..yea..come on, let’s go to the VIP section….they got expensive dresses over there…and those crazy fans can’t come there. So you will be free to take off that ugly mask” He smirk
“My mask isn’t ugly, I know thousand of girls will die to get a hold of it” I boasted
“Whatever…..let’s go
Getting to the VIP section, we paid some workers to assist us in shopping, even with our mask off, they dare not reveal our presence there in the mall, except after we leave, to avoid paparazzi.
“Come on….check this dress out…it will look good on you….” A voice said from the other section, I peeped to have a glance at the owner of the voice, but sighted two girls, picking out dresses. Dylan seem engross in what he was doing, oblivious of their presence.
I thought he said this place is a VIP, why am I seeing these ladies, I thought. Staring back at them, my eyes lock with the dark haired one, she looks so beautiful; her curves are mesmerizing with skin that glows. I couldn’t take my eyes off her; we both stared at each other intently. I broke off the stare and tried walking away, but she did the unbelievable.
Ariel’s POV
Mia took me to a close by mall to change my already stained dress. Well Sophia really did a great job by embarrassing me on my first day; she is such an arrogant bully. Getting into the Mall, we went directly to the VIP section, Mia is kind of a rich kid, so you won’t expect less. She kept on picking different dresses asking me to check each out. She decided to shop a little after changing my dress while I feed my eyes with the beauty of the Mall, it looks classic.
My eyes wandered round and sighted a guy who stood just few meters away. He stared at me with cold eyes, making a lump in my throat, as my heart beat increased, beating faster than it normal pace. Isn’t that Aiden, I thought within.
But…what is he doing here…and why is he staring at me that way….oh…, I gasp remembering the fact that he might be angry for me leaving school on my first day with someone who I just met, Mia. But how did he know that I left school, perhaps some spies gave him a feedback about my movement, but it wasn’t intentional.
Sophia made me look like a haggard with the coffee she poured on my dress. Glancing at Mia, she was still busy picking out dresses, I decided to slip off. He looked away and tried leaving, but I was faster, I ran towards him, gripping his hand.
“Please don’t be angry with me…..i didn’t mean to leave school…I mean…someone tried to bully me…and…erm….a friend offered to …you know…change my dress here..by getting me a new one..please don’t be angry with me” I pleaded with a sober face. He looked at me perplexed, as he tried removing his hand from my grip
“Who are you…..” He muttered softly, as my eyes almost popped out. I gasp slightly, my heart beat pounding harder. Is Aiden trying to deny knowing me…I thought
“I….ermm….Aiden…it’s me…..can’t you recognize me…” I asked perplexed, he scoffs
“I’m not Aiden dummy…..let go of my hand” he snaps, as I released his hand, with mouth wide open
“Next time....you try to look at the eyes properly before making a move….” He smirked
“Axel…….come on dude, I’m tired let’s get out of here….” A guy yelled from behind as he turns to leave. I stood dump folded gaping at their exiting figure, not until Mia snaps her finger at me.
“For goodness sake…what at you thinking about with your mouth wide open” She demonstrated, laughing slightly
“Was it that obvious” I thought and smiled
“Are you done shopping” I asked
“Yea….let’s get going….but why were you lost in thought” she asked
“Never mind….just thinking about something…” I muttered. she nodded.
“Don’t feel too bad about what Sophia did to you today..get ready to see more of it. But just a piece of advice, if you don’t wanna be ride on; try to defend yourself next time. But be careful anyways” she rolled her eyes
“Is she always like that…bullying students?”
“Yes…let’s say, her father is the owner of the school and a stinking billionaire at that. She is also the leader of the Triple girls band, her father is the CEO of the Hybrid Musicals company, an also an idol. So what do you expect from his daughter.”
“Oh…..perhaps she feels on top of the world..” I uttered
“Yea…sure..why won’t she…crazy bitch she is…..” She huff, I chuckled. The thought of Aiden drifted into my mind, isn’t that Aiden I saw…or was I hallucinating. Was he impersonated? Should I ask Mia about it….hmmm, no I won’t, my answers will be at home. Josephine will surely tell me all that I need to know, perhaps they are twins. I thought.
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“Who was that chick you were speaking with…” Dylan asked as they exit the mall
“She is just a confused fan of Aiden I think….” Axel scoffs
“Confused…how?”
“She thought I’m Aiden……just imagine the look on her face when I told her I’m not Aiden” He laughs
“Sure …she would be shocked….your likeness is just so crazy…well except for your eyes…and……hair..” Dylan cooed
“Have you heard of the latest release of the Triple girls…it’s a blast” Dylan asked
“Really…well, never heard of it”
“Seriously, are you in this country?”
“Remember that I arrived some days ago, you expect me to know everything going on in the country? I’m not even a fan of Sophia”
“The triple girls….” He corrected
“Fine…the Triple Girls, but Sophia is their leader, and whereas I haven’t been online for some time now.
The annoying comments made by some fans are infuriating” Axel huff
“What comment?”
“Never mind bro….i need to be on my way…take care” He muttered, tapping him on his shoulder before entering his car, zooming off.
“Huff..is he crazy..one minute he is laughing, later h is cold…..Axel is just not gonna change that snobbish attitude of his…huhnn” Dylan scoff. Suddenly, his phone buzz as a call came in. He smiled brightly picking the call
“Hey babe…what’s up”….