RISE OF THE STUDENT BILLIONAIRE.

Double bombshell at the headquarter.

Students still lurking on the neat and trimmed hayfield of Alvin University clustered the police vehicles, not too close, everyone watching as the policemen escorted Elijah into the vehicle. He didn't struggle with them, whispered from students followed behind, each one leaving a negative remark about him. But he was too hurt to cure or maybe he's just used to it

The whirring of the siren continued to fade in the air as the Vehicle drove away and slowly, the students dispersed like smoke with some still hanging around.

Downtown, at the police station headquarters, Elijah stepped out of the vehicle and he was led into an interrogation room for investigation.

The soft glows of the room reflected on the reflecting end– to– end glass wall. Elijah sat behind a long desk, his elbow rested on the verge and head bowed like someone grieving his loss.

Elena's betrayal. If he hadn't seen the video and Dave had only witnessed the scene with no footage as evidence, Elijah would have called him a blatant liar but everything is clear.

And the look in Elena's eye the other time when he stared at Clinton Kenneth. Elijah couldn't shake it off his head. It clung to his heart, hunting his soul like a ghost.

Sigh, Tired.

He raised his head and saw Elena and a man outside. Not the police men who drove with him to the station but a man in black suits and they were discussing something Elijah couldn't hear but the gestures and glances is enough to say they were speaking about him.

Elijah removed his face and took a sharp breath, his expression cold and pain settled in his eyes.

Then.

The door of the room opened gently and in stepped Elena.

Her lush hair danced behind her in a soft wave, without trying enough to conceal the diamond earring in her ear. Her Short velvet gown gleams under the soft glow and her heel clicked softly as she walked inside the quiet room.

She sat down, her perfectly manicured finger laid on the table and she stared at Elijah, silently.

She shook her head gently, still gnawing in disbelief of what happened earlier. With a quick breath, she began, voice low but scolding.

“What has come over you Elijah? You fought..no you hit the school President for no reason? What has gotten into you?" Her gaze locked on him.

Elijah raised his head, his expression calm but gaze devoid of warmth. Just pain. He looked at Elena for a while before scoffing, a bitter smile cutting on his lips.

“Really? What has come over me?” He leaned in, his gaze piercing. “Tell me Elena. What has come over you? Tell me." His voice was calm but firm, filled with subtle growl.

Elena lifted her brow, confused. "Are you trying to mimic me right now?” Her tone grew serious and Expression hardened. “Do you know the severity of what you just done?!” Her voice was getting louder.

Elijah cut in immediately, voice harsher. “And do you think I'm not going to find out!! You–” His lips pursed and he shook his head, disbelief. “I trusted you Elena! But I never knew you're a hypocrite! A cheat! You and Clinton Kenneth....at the hotel, tell me it's a lie. Tell me it's a damn lie!” Elijah raised his voice, his emotions effusing from each words.

Silence fell over, the tension palpable.

The revelation hit Elena like a big blow. Complex questions flooded his mind, confusing her head like– How did he know? Where? Oh God! Her mind was a storm of emotions right now.

Her lips parted to say something but just air came...and her bottom lips twitched, uneasiness washed over him.

She finally found her voice, trembling. “How..how..did you kno–”

“How did I know?" Elijah cut her off sharply, brow raised then a scoff. "Do you think I'm a fool, Elena? You opened your leg for that man and betrayed our love! The bond we shared?! Have you no conscience!" His chest tightened, voice laced with pain.

Elena gulped hard, her hands now quivering. She pressed them together, tightly and her earlier confidence stance disoriented. Her expression softened, eyes glimmering with repentance.

She reached out for Elijah's hand but he withdrew it, leaning back slightly.

“I'm sorry Elijah... I'm sorry. I never meant to hurt you this way.” Her voice was shaky as she apologized.

Elijah laughed, bitterly then expression firm. "So you have another way? Another sweet way to hurt me? A more better way than this?"

Elena's heart dropped, sad. Her voice softer. "Elijah please...I'm really sorry.” Her expression was– Oh God! Like a lost puppy beaten by rain.

Elijah stared at her. He loves her and yes people do mistakes. It might not be entirely her fault too. Clinton Kenneth must have.. maybe forced her or something.

Elijah heaved, his expression calming now. "Alright. I forgive you.” He said, curtly but genuinely.

Elena looked at him, shocked, like a bombshell had just been dropped in the room, hitting her like a stray bullet.

Her face twisted slightly. Just slightly and voice filled with disbelief.

“You do?”

Elijah nodded gently, his lost smile returning." Yes, I do.” His voice softer like a yolk.

Elena leaned back, her face twisting further with expression close to indignation, as if avoiding him now. “I think it's high time I'll let you know.” She said flatly, the earlier remorseful look completely washed off. She unclutched her hands.

Elijah frowned slightly, confused. “Let me know? What?” He asked curiously.

“I'm done Elijah. I can't continue with this game. Not anymore!" She declared, voice final like a judge giving a final verdict.

Elijah was still lost. "Game? What game?" He was confused.

Elena shook his head, face twisted as if he just asked the dumbest question with vivid answer.

“Don't you get it Elijah! I don't love you! Let's cut this crap!”