"Wait!! ""Isn't that Steve, the school rat?" "Yes, he is." "Why is he going towards Mia?" "I heard they dated." "Who will date the school rat?" It's good she left him. "He can't afford to buy himself a better cloth." The murmurs from the students were loud enough for Steve to hear, but he wasn't bothered by their words. All he wanted to do at that moment was find Mia and ask her about the things he heard. He kept looking around, trying to catch a glimpse of her. Mia loves him. She said she does. She can't do this to him. Why will she leave him for someone else? not just anyone, but his best friend, Kirk. It's all a joke. The school knows that rich Mia is dating the school rat, which is him, and they are all jealous, which is why they spread a rumor that circulated around the school. He entered a class and finally caught sight of Mia at the far end of the room, along with her friends, chatting and laughing loudly. "Oh God, Mia. "I finally found you," he said and rushed towards her. Her three friends slowly stood up, giving Mia a chance to see who was approaching her. If it's not the school rat, call Steve without a surname. The boy who everyone despised They all had a pissed and annoyed expression on their faces. If there was one thing they hated, it was associating with the school rats. The prestigious university has a lot of ranks. It can be the most beautiful female student or the most handsome male student in the school. It can be the richest students in the school. It can be the most brilliant students in the school, and it can also be the poorest students in the school. They are not let out of the ranking system. Steve is actually a famous student, but he is one of the poorest students in the school. He can't afford to buy himself better clothes and is always in rags. Not just that, he is also ranked the ugliest student in school. How can someone be this unfortunate? Mia rolled her eyes when she saw him approaching her. Of course, they dated, but it was all a bet. She made a bet with her friends to date the poor, annoying rat, and five million dollars was her prize. Yes, five million dollars. Who wouldn't want that kind of money? She is among the rich students in school. She is the tenth rich student. Her family is among the founders of the school. But still, five million dollars is a lot of money. She wanted to use that money to buy her dream car, and that was why she went ahead with the bet as her father wouldn't get her one until she passed her exams. Well, not all beauties are brilliant. She is not one of the smartest students in school. Now, the bet is over, and she has a new boyfriend, but this Steve wants to piss her off. "Thank God I found you; I have been searching everywhere for you." He asked out of breath. He had rushed over with a racing heart, and now that he was before her, he felt as though he had run a four hundred meter race. He bent a bit, with his hands on his knees, trying to catch his breath, with his face facing the ground. The voice he heard next made his heart skip a beat. "Why have you been searching for me?" Her voice sounded peeved, not the usual way she talks to him. He hated that voice. The voice the students use when talking to him That irritated voiceHe raised his face and caught her hostile gaze on him. He laughed nervously, choosing to ignore the voice he used earlier, and straightened up. "I kind of hear a rumor about you dating Kirk, but why will that even be possible?" "Kirk is my best friend, and you are my girlfriend," he said, scratching the back of his neck. The students in the class, hearing him, all turned their attention to him with shocked expressions on their faces. There were rumors about Mia and Steve dating because they had been close for the past two months, but Mia would always tell them in class that they weren't dating, which they believed because why would one of the richest students in school want to date the poorest student in school? It's not like those crazy fairy tale movies they have watched or books they have read. Mia, noticing all eyes were on her, felt embarrassed. She stood up and pointed a finger at him. "How dare you say something like that?" You dare you say we are dating? How can I date the school rat? Someone as poor as you? Do you know who I am? "Mia Lawson, the daughter of one of the founders of this school, and you say I date you, the school rat?" Steve was taken aback by her statement, not expecting her outburst. Everything around him went dark as what she said resounded in his head. School rat? Mia just called him a school rat. His Mia. "Wha......what.....are..... you....sa......saying?" He shuddered as he felt as though a crack had been made in his heart. Those words from her mouth were like double-edged swords thrown at her heart. Maybe she was just playing a joke on her. That is his Mia. She doesn't mean what she just said. She is the only one in the school who always tells him not to mind the words of others and that he will one day become as rich as she is. It can't be her talking, or maybe she is just saying it because people are there. But his mother will always defend him. Maybe this is just a bet or something. He smiled, "Mia," but was rudely cut off by her pushing him away. "Leave my way and go look for someone who will date you." How dare you play this prank? Don't you ever insult me by saying I am dating you, you dirty, ugly rat. "Stay away from me and never say those words or you will regret your existence in this world." She added and pushed him away. "What is going on, Mia?" "What is happening?" he asked, getting confused with the whole situation. Could it be true that she was dating Kirk, his best friend? No, that will be impossible. "Is the rumor about you dating Kirk true?" he asked, halting her from going through the door. Mia sighed in exasperation and faced him, pissed off that the guy wouldn't let her be. "I am dating Kirk," she bluntly said. Steve felt his world go into a dark pit when she said that. How could that be true? Mia can't date Kirk. "How can I date someone like him?" Someone so poor and wretched? "I mean, guys, c'mon," she said to the whole class, which in turn started laughing and kicking at Steve, calling him a lover boy. Mia hissed out loud and left the class. It took Steve minutes to get himself together before he ran after her. He did need answers to his questions. Why did she call him poor? something she has never done or said. He was able to catch up with her before she entered his classroom. The same class that Kirk was in was in the department of estates and surveys.He held her hand and made her face him, but instead I got a deafening slap on his cheeks. "Can you let me be?" How dare you touch me, you filthy thing? Don't you have any sense in that brain of yours? What do you take me for? "Someone that can date a poor idiot like you?" She asked in a loud voice, audible for students in his class and the other classes on that floor to hear. She was so angry and peeved because of the miserable guy who wouldn't let her be. Now that she's gotten the money she won, she has nothing to do with him anymore, but he doesn't want to leave. She slapped him on his other cheek and pushed him hard, pushing him to the wall, where he hit his head hard. "You disgust me." Not even in your dreams will I ever date you. You can't even afford to buy yourself decent clothes, and you think you can afford me? I am way past that, bro. Stay away and go meet those female rats in your situation. I am sure most of them will be willing to date you. "So please..." she joined her palms. "Stay away from me." The pain Steve felt in his head wasn't enough to compare to the one he felt in his heart. He loves Mia so much, and he thought she felt the same, but now, reality was drawing him in. He was poor and ugly, but he was blessed with smarts and brilliance. He was wise enough to know she only made those two months of his life memorable for a reason. Two days ago, she brought a new car to school. A car worth millions of dollarsIt was all drawn on him; he was just a bettor.
She once told him about being obsessed with a car brand but not being able to get it because her dad denied her. That must have been the reason she dated him. to buy that car, because since the day she brought the car to school, she has been away from him. So this was it: a bet victim. That is what rich kids do at the prestigious Presley University. They make a bet to get a poor kid and get what they want. Every poor kid at Presley University was given a scholarship. They can't afford the high tuition fees at the university. A university that the country's president's son attends isn't just an ordinary university that will be affordable to just anyone. He never thought he would be a victim of the so-called bet. He is the poorest student and the ugliest. No one wants to go close to him. No one wants him at all. Well, he thought Kirk was his friend, but not until now. He might have also been a victim of Kirk's bet. Kirk is also a rich student. The eight rich students in the school He
The bullies attacked him at once, calling him names and asking how he dared date the school princess. kicking and punching him mercilessly. Steve cried out, but it all fell on deaf ears. The students were all having fun watching him being beaten up and assaulted by the bullies. Not even the school authority will be able to do anything, especially when it has to do with one of their founders' daughters, Mia. Steve staggered back to his hostel and was ridiculed by the students he passed. Even though he was bloodied and wounded, no one cared and only laughed at him for even daring Mia Lawson. The worst thing that could have happened to him was that he had to run away from the students who attacked him. Steve paid no heed to their mockery because of the pain he felt. His body pain didn't match up to his heart's ache still. The pain he felt was nothing compared to everything he went through not long ago. After being mocked and ridiculed by the girl who he thought loved him for who he was
"We are here for Steve," the man in uniform said. James moved back a bit in fright. The police were standing before him, and that got his heart racing fast. He has had an encounter with the police and police station, and anywhere he sees them, he gets this nightmare of being at the police station and remembers what he went through. Even though the police made it clear that they were there for Steve, James was still scared and moving back slowly, like a criminal who has been running away for months, finally seeing the cops coming to arrest him. The cops ignored him and walked into the room instead. They had no time for any suspicious behavior, and we're there for just one person, Steve. They got a call from the child of an important person in the society, and that is what prompted them to act faster. If they failed to do their job, then their jobs would be at risk as the youngster wouldn't have anyone to play with. The sergeant brought out his ID and showed it to Steve. "You have t
Steve lay on his cell bed with his palms at the back of his head and his gaze fixed on the moon, which was visible through his window. It's almost time for his longtime friend to arrive. He can't believe he is doing this again after five months. He knows he had promised himself not to live his other life for a year until the issues he had were sorted out, but he has no choice right now. He really has no choice but to ask for help, or he might rot in jail for a long time. His cell was opened, and a cloth was thrown at his feet by the cell warden, who said, "You are free to go." He left without saying another word. Steve sighed loudly and stood up. Of course, his help was here, and he knew she must have come in grand style. Camille will never cease to amaze him. He got up and changed into the clothes the warden had brought. When he was ready, he lifted a corner of his lips and came out of the cell. ... A lady in her late twenties was the center of attention in the police station. All
The afternoon wasn't favorable, as the sun was smiling on the earth. The wild dog took a break in his swimming pool, getting cooled off and relaxing himself. It's been a while since he's had fun. It's been like five months now. He missed his old lifestyle but has to keep up with his fake identity just to get his sister back. He had a hard time trying to convince his mother, who had called in the morning, to calm down. She heard about the news of him getting beaten up and wouldn't let his ears rest with the questions of who had beaten him up and why he was beaten up. His parents don't know about his fake identity, as it would be hard to keep up with it if they were aware of it. He came up with a lie to try to calm her down, and after what seemed like hours, she agreed to his request of not bothering herself about him, but he knew she wasn't convinced. Even though she wasn't, staying away from his business for a while will be better for him. Camille walked toward the pool. Her heels
Wild dog went back to his apartment, after his successful mission. He looked at the time and smirked. Five hours was enough for him to complete his mission, just as he said before he went for the mission. Just five hours before six am and that means he has to go back to school immediately, before the morning class.An old student will be returning and he wanted to see who that student is. According to the information he got, she left the school when his sister was kidnapped. But before she did, he was told that she always act as if she lost her mind. Wild dog found it suspicious and that was why he has to see her. Now she is coming back after her treatment. Her name is Kristen Benson. A student in the department of business management, the same department with his sister. He found it all strange and that is why he wanted to talk to her.He took a shower and got dressed in his old clothes. He applied some male over to make him look like his fake identity Steve. When he was satisfi
Steve paced about in the room waiting for a reply message but got none. James walked into the room and threw a piece of paper on Steve which he picked and read. His eyes widened seeing what was written in the paper."The students are still planning on picking the top ten poor students as a play toy this time." he tsked. "The students never change, do they? My little advice to you my friend is, make sure you attend and don't miss it if you don't want more trouble and to end up in the hospital." he added and went into the rest room.Steve grunted in frustration. Radley Baron was coming tor the ball party and that is disastrous because he is the Radley Baron. That is his real self and identity. Now, he can't miss it as Steve and can't miss it as Radley.He has to visit his parent and ask about this. Why would they fix his schedule without asking him first. Now he has to be in the same place as two different......The Baron estate was a big multi million estate, considered as one of th
After spending sometime with his family, Radley left. It wasn't easy convincing his mother that he had to leave because she was worried and scared of his safety which he understands well enough. She will surely lose it if sometime bad happens to him as it did to his sister and so after making lots of promises to her, she finally let him go.Radley left in his car ad requested by his father. He also suggested making some security guard follow him but Radley declined telling them that he was okay and had no one threatening him. He drove away heading towards FSF headquarters as he had to see Camille urgently that night. The text message she sent to him, he wanted to confirm it. The night ball will be a hard one for him as he would have to appear as both Radley, Steve and wild dog. He will have to appear as his three personalities which wouldn't be an easy task.He will attend as Radley Baron, thanks to his mom sho got him booked for the night for the party night and according to her, sh