I was still lost in thought when I felt an arm around my neck. Shocked, I turned only to be faced by Nathaniel smiling face. I jumped on him in excitement and overwhelmed joy. " Nat you are back! I yelled and he grinned " The story of my life is frozen without you in it so that's why I came back . For you ". I clicked his forehead with my fingers " sugar coated mouth huh" . He grinned.
" I loved your presentation and speech , it was amazing. You have improved. You even worked with Kiel, that really proves it all". I smiled.
" Let's head back " I nodded.
It was time for the final announcement. The Dean came on stage " A big shout-out to all intensive high students and congratulations to you all. But due to some interruptions,we will have to end the hint here and decide the winner. I hope to see you all dominating the business world and making our academy proud.
I am pleased to announce out winners. In third place,we have"...
He kept quiet, dramatic music played,the suspense was killing...
" Coming in third place, we have....S.T A.N.!!.
Mason and Kim gave a loud scream as they were announced. They were jumping around shouting" we made it to top three.. yeah we did it ".... The Dean continued " In second place..... An unbelievable duo whom despite all odds didn't back down...
By now my heart was thumping....
" In second place,we have CLOUD!!!!!!!". There was a freaking uproar as Axel and Montez took second place.. The duo gave an half smile and clicked their wine glasses. ..
"And in first place... can we just take a moment to get up as we welcome with a standing ovation, the CEO of the year or rather CEOs... Please give it all up for..... Patricia Peyton and Kiel Tan as we celebrate Fierce!!!!. There was a loud noise as Nathaniel carried me in his arms. The shock on everyone face was undescribable. I heaved a breath of relief.. finally the hint was over. Our class won best class of the year for producing students who all made it to the top three of the hint. Kiel and I shook hands. We have began to tolerate ourselves during the hint process. As everyone raised their wine glass , Mason jumped in excitement " Whoaaaaa".
As we all gathered together, Mason made another announcement.
" School's resuming next month and we have one week left,so tomorrow we'll start the trip. I'll send the address to you tonight. Drop your contacts". I looked down, I didn't even have a phone. I watched as everyone dropped their contacts,I bit my lips nervously and was about leaving when I heard Montez " I dropped two, mine and Patricia's" I was caught unaware and surprised. He pulled me away and then brought out a brand new phone and handed it to me " A congratulatory gift. Everyone's contact are in there and it's yours". I stared in amusement. He then made a funny face and asked " You do know how to operate a phone right?. I nudged him lightly " What do you take me for and how did you know I don't have a phone?. He just smiled " I am the all knowing ". We both burst into laughter as I knocked him on the forehead. He then stopped and looked at me in a different way. His eyes as though it was staring deep into me . I looked away. He chuckled and left.
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Nathaniel came to me soon after " Why you looking like that huh" . I forced a smile" Nothing". Nat looked at my hand " A phone? Who gave you? I pointed at Montez who was trying to socialize " Him ". I saw a different expression on his face but it disappeared too quick like it was never there. He just smiled, collected the phone and typed in his number .
" I guess I'll see you in a week, have fun and don't miss me too much okay". I chuckled as he made his way around. I looked everywhere,the place was bubbling and had turned into a party arena. I went backstage and took the dress and folded it neatly into my bag . I was about leaving when Axel came in. He has this smile on his face,one I have never seen before. He was wearing this proud look on his face.
" You ain't even miss your brother huh. I chuckled " what's with the " ain't ". And what do you mean by brother? .
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My heart clenched at the thought of Micah and couldn't help but shiver . Is he here?