To Love A Pauper

the beginning of heartbreaks

While Mrs Susan and Engr. Mason were chatting and laughing, Sandra was quiet with the expression that she was not happy. Her eyes were looking violent like a wounded lion.

Alex also felt that Sandra wasn't happy, neither would she want to talk to him. So he kept quiet.

Soon, Sandra feel uncomfortable about their company and she decided to go to her room. "Mum, i will be in my room." Sandra told her mother as she stand up acting ready to go inside.

"No Sandra, they have come to see us," Mrs Susan said.

"Mother, I've given you my words; am not in this!" Sandra said with absolute furiousness.

Engr. Mason tried to stop and talk to her but all his efforts was to no avail. She went to her room, locked her door and lied down covering her heard with a pillow to avoid hearing anything from anyone.

Mrs Susan could be seen with a furious face, her expression shows that she could hurt Sandra if she should lay hands on her that moment . Engr. Mason calm her down and told her not to bother much that they will both get along as they will be in the same school.

***

The next day, Alex prepared for school and drove to Mrs Susan's compound. When he arrived, Sandra was still in her room, just like she has been since Alex and his father left the previous day.

Mrs Susan told him many things about Donald. Mrs Susan told Alex to report to her if Sandra dare go close to Donald ever again. She also told him to do everything he can to get Sandra out of Donald's love.

After briefing Alex, Mrs Susan head straight to Sandra's room and found her coming out of her room.

"Good morning ma" she greeted faintly

"Alex is here to take you to school, you must not refuse to talk to him this time. You will ride in his car as you take him to your school. Go take your bath and come out immediately, he is waitting for you. I have told him to report you to me if you dare go close to Donald again. You wouldn't like my other side Sandra. Stay away from him!" Mrs Susan declared and turn immediately

Sandra was really tired from all the weeping through out the night and she even lack strength to argue about anything at that moment. She slowly walked to the bathroom to take his bath.

Sandra don't even want to go school that day but due to her mother's declaration, she don't know what the consequence would look like, so she had no alternative than to prepare for school.

While Alex was waiting patiently for Sandra in the sitting room, Clara also arrived and Mrs Susan told him to wait.

After Sandra was fully prepared, they all went into Alex's car as they ride to the school. Alex and Sandra were sitting at the front while Clara sat at the back. There was an awkward silence in the car during the ride

"What is your name young lady" Alex asked referring to clara without looking at her

"Clara" Clara answered sternly.

Alex never bother to ask further because the expression of Clara clearly showed that she don't like him at all.

When they arrived at school, Clara alighted the car aggressively and head for the class immediately

"Let's go" Sandra told Alex immediately Clara left

As both Sandra and Alex walked into the class together, they saw Jake sitting and talking with Donald, so she find a new desk and sat with Alex.

It was an awkward day for Donald, Sandra and even Clara.

During break time, donald went out and sat under a tree shade alone, thinking about the whole scenario when Clara slowly came from behind

"Good day donald" clara greeted

"Hey clara, how are you doing?"

"Am fine" Clara replied with an uneasy expression

"Donald, i don't know how to go about this whole things, am not happy too" Clara said while sitting on the same wood with Donald

"Am confuse right now, can you tell me what is going on with Sandra right now, and who is the new guy with her?"

"Its a long story and if you wish to know, i will tell you: the new guy is Alex and he is a son of a business associate of Mrs Susan. Mrs Susan desperately want Sandra to get married to him so that they would both carry on their business when their parents resigns. Sandra's mother knows about you and she don't want her to be friend with you because of Alex" Clara poured

Donald became astonished and speechless for a couple of minutes

"Was that why she exhibited that behaviour that day?" Donald asked

"Yes, that was the day her mother also told her about this development" she answered

"She would have just told me that it was over rather than giving me such attitude. Anyways, thanks for the information" Donald said

Donald deeped his hand into his bag and brought out the golden necklace Sandra bought for him and force it into Clara's right palm

"Give it to her" Donald said and turn around immediately, walking away

Clara called on him many times but he never look back. Clara grunt loudly as she stamped her foot on the floor

Donald was obviously troubled and pissed. He became restless through out the rest of the time he spent in the school. Donald rushed home immediately after school dismissal without talking to anyone including Jake.

***

Alex is a dangerous guy and he is also very intelligent, especially when it comes to English. He's a drug dealer and that is the major work he do in the UK.

Alex had known Donald without anyone showing him Donald: he discovered Donald when he saw him talking with Clara under the tree's shade.

Alex was also troubled because he realized that Sandra loves Donald.

When Alex got home from school in the evening

'how do i separate this people? Sandra obviously love that Donald, i can see it written all over her face; she became so much uncomfortable when she saw him going home moody after school dismissal. Aside my father's whatever reasons to get me intricated with Sandra, i also like her' All these are thoughts running through Alex's mind on his bed. He thought for some time and he picked up his phone to call Mrs Susan and discuss Sandra and Donald with her

Mrs Susan's phone rang

"Hello" Mrs Susan said

"Good evening ma'am" Alex greeted

"Hey! How are you and your dad?"

"We are fine ma'am" Alex affirmed.