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{ TEDDY’S TEARS AND BLOOD }
“Look all you want, I’m all yours”
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Jennifer looked at the bare chest for a while with a shocking look on her face, then she directed her eyes back to his face.
“Are you crazy?” She questioned, and he squinted slightly.
“What!”
Jennifer looked at Teddy’s shirtless picture, then she looked back at Aaron .
“You’re not as Sëx¥ as him” she said flatly, and his eyes widened.
“What!”
“Yeah, so wear that shirt and cover your bony chest” she replied and started walking away.
“What the Füçk” Aaron muttered, wearing his shirt before rushing to grab her hand.
“Let go of me” she rolled eyes.
“Do you still h@të me? I thought we became friends” he said, and she blinked repeatedly.
“Excuse me? Friends?”
“The night I came to your place, I thought… We ended our bad blood” he said slowly.
“How do you expect me to be friends with a bully who bullies my friends”
“What should I do?” He asked.
“Isn’t it clear? Stop bullying the twins!” She replied, and he let go of her hand, but he immediately snatched her phone from her.
“Aaron!”
“Come to Lantern’s Keep tonight at 7, then I’ll return the phone” he said, and her eyes widened.
“What!”
“Bye” he smiled, walking away.
“Hey Aaron! Aaron!!!” She screamed, but he never stopped till he entered the billiard hall and shut the door.
“What was that?” Miranda can running with Leslie.
“He was behaving like jerk that he is, he took my phone and told me to come there Lantern’s Keep to get it tonight” she replied.
“Wait… Is he tricking you out on a date?” Leslie said.
“Who’d go on a date with that jerk?” Jennifer replied.
“Then why else would he invite you to Lantern’s Keep of all places?” Miranda replied, and Jennifer covered her ears.
“I don’t wanna hear his name again please!!!” She shouted, running away.
“Wait Jenn!” They both ran after her.
•••
“Aaron we need to book a mental health check for you” Pascal said as he settled on a sofa, playing with Jennifer’s phone.
“What do you mean?” He raised his eyes.
“You’re behaving mad seriously, who takes off their shirt in school, in front of a girl who’s not their girlfriend?” Vance replied, and Aaron smiled, staring at the phone.
It’s an expensive iPhone with pink babyish pouch. Just as cute as her.
“We’re going on a date tonight” he announced, and their eyes widened.
“What!”
“I mean it” he smiled, and his phone rang in his pocket.
He brought it out, and he frowned when he saw it’s Cindy.
“Why the unwanted call?” He questioned.
“Come to the Graveyard” she replied and hung up.
“What’s her deal?” Aaron muttered, pocketing his phone.
He stood and left the hall, smiling to himself.
Pascal and Vance faced each other at once. “He’s crazy” they chorused, and Pascal’s phone chimed.
Immediately he saw a message from Leslie, he smiled and faced Vance.
“Off to catch a fish!” He winked and rushed out of the hall.
“Everyone is crazy today except me” Vance muttered and sat, then he got his phone, and the first thing that came to the screen when he put it on is the picture of a girl.
He started staring like he does, and he began rubbing her face gently on screen.
He scrolled to the next picture, and immediately he saw it’s a picture of Seth, he deleted it.
•••
“What’s up?” Aaron asked when he stepped in and met Cindy and her minions.
Becca is still on her knees, crying with bruises all-over her face.
She obviously got beaten up.
“Four scholarship students were admitted this year, she’s the fourth” Cindy said.
Aaron looked at crying Becca expressionlessly, then back at Cindy.
“So?” He said, throwing her expectations off.
“So? you need to talk to your dad! This is not a school for poor mooches! So why the hell is he polluting it by bringing them in! Three is not enough, and now there’s four? Your dad is not making any sense!” Cindy shouted, and Aaron smirked.
“So?”
“Aaron are you mad? Why the attitude! You even h@të scholarship students than me!” She shouted.
“I’m not interested in her,you can do wh@tëver you want with her” he replied and started walking out.
“Aaron!” She ran after him and grabbed his arm.
“Then can you strike a deal with me?” She smiled.
“What are you talking about?”
“You seem to have a crush on Jennifer, but Teddy is hindering you. I have a crush on Teddy too, so why don’t we…
He shook her off before she could finish, and she frowned.
“I’ll take care of Teddy on my own, so Füçk off” he glared.
“Will you only work with me if I hurt Jennifer?” She replied, and he grabbed her right shoulder immediately, bringing his face closer.
“If do as much as touching her pinky finger, I’ll kill you. And yunno what? I have an interesting video with me, so interesting that the moment I upload it on the website, i swear you won’t be able to come to school anymore, so stay still, don’t play smart” he glared and let go of her roughly before walking out.
“d@mn! That sick psycho!” Cindy spat, but she suddenly got serious.
“Wait… What video was he talking about?”
•••
“Leslie!” Pascal called when he got there. She’s standing by the rails, sipping from a cup of coffee.
“Hey” she faced him, and he made to hug her, but she pushed him away.
“Friends hug too” he said.
“We’re not friends yet” she replied.
“Aren’t you here to tell me you’re ready to be my friend?” He replied, and she rolled eyes at him.
“You look prettier this morning” he said, and she scoffed.
“I won’t get swept off my feet by empty sweet words”
“So… Friends?” He laughed.
“On one condition,no flirting” she replied.
“Why? Cos you’re crushing on Prof Ethan?” He said, and she faced him quickly.
“What!”
“You shocked that I found out? You shouted I do in class earlier, you were probably imagining the wedding” he replied, and she bit her lip.
“Jerk” she muttered.
“Don’t worry, I won’t flirt, you’ll probably be the one doing the flirting” he said.
“Jerk” she replied, biting her lip again.
“My birthday is in two days time” he said.
“I know, it’s all-over the website” she replied, giving her lip another bite.
“I can bite your lip for you if you want, let me save you from the stress” he said seductively, and she poured the coffee on him immediately.
“Flirt!” She rolled eyes and rushed out of the balcony.
“Sh|t! You ruined my shirt!” He laughed, staring at her backside till she was out completely.
“I’m Füçking that soon” he smiled to himself.
•••
<11:30AM>
Teddy stepped into the BM hall, and the first person he saw was Cindy, standing on his way with a wide smile.
“I’ve been waiting for you” she said.
“Why would you?”
“I have something to say” she replied.
“And?” He said.
“Come” she smiled again, taking his hand.
She led him to the balcony, then she faced him.
“What do you have to say?” He asked.
“Date me” she replied, and he sighed.
“That again?”
“I love you, I mean… I’ll give you anything you want if you become my boyfriend. Is it car? Riches? House? I can give you a whole estate and sign all my luxury stores over to you, please Teddy, just… Look at me, and I promise to be good, I know I’m not as pretty as Jennifer, but at least, I’m s*xier, should I start using waist chains too? I’ll…
“Stop!” He shouted, and she went silent.
“You just made me h@të you more” he replied and made to leave, but she hugged him from behind and started crying.
“I won’t let Jennifer have you, i won’t sit and watch that so please… Be my boyfriend and…
He unlocked her arms and faced her.
“Get it straight, please” he said, and she tried kissing him forcefully, but he pushed her away.
“Teddy, please I love you and…
“I h@të you” he interrupted,not minding her tears. He walked out of the balcony and saw Jennifer by the door of the hall, obviously waiting for him.
He smiled and climbed down the stairs, going to her.
He covered her eyes from behind, and she smiled.
“I know it’s you, Mr Tiffin” she said, and he released her.
“Goodmorning, Mrs Sanders” he smiled, and she hugged him unexpectedly.
“I love your gift” she said.
“I knew you’d love it, I’m Sëx¥” he replied, and she laughed, breaking the hug.
“You’re arrogant”
“I told you it’s confidence” he chuckled, and her stomach rumbled.
“You didn’t eat breakfast?”
“I was rushing for the presentation” she pouted.
“We still have twenty minutes before it starts, let’s go eat some pizza at the cafeteria” he replied.
“Sure” she replied, and they left the entrance together, chatting as they walked.
Cindy was fuming as she watched from the stairs, same with Aaron who was watching from the other side of it.
Cindy wiped the tears on her face and walked away, but Aaron got his phone and dialled a number.
“Hey, I need you to take care of something”
•••
Mayor Walker has been touring the whole branches since daybreak, and Sunrise Electronics is his fifth stop.
His weekly supervision is today since it’s a new week.
He walked in with his entourage of guards, secretary, and his assistances.
The staffs all stood from their seats as he walked each office, bowing their heads till he got to the elevator and entered.
He rode to the topmost floor and met Veronica waiting.
“She has been here since thirty minutes, sir” his secretary reported.
He sent out the man and walked to Veronica who was sipping from a glass of wine.
“What are you doing here again, Veronica” he asked without sitting, and she smiled.
“Shouldn’t you sit first? Mr Walker?”
He sighed and sat in front of her, then she dropped the cup and got her phone, staring at the new face of Sunrise, Aaron’s picture.
“Handsome son, huh?” She smiled.
“What exactly are you here for?” He replied.
“Why did he suddenly change from being a leftie to a right handed person? Aaron used to love white, why did he suddenly h@të it and took interest in colour black? He h@tës syrup, but now he likes it. And you know he h@tës the smell of Caron Poivre, but now it’s his favorite perfume, what the hell happened to that boy in the space of one year?” She said, and he stood
“Have you been stalking my son? How come you know this much about him!”
“I’m just concerned, since I’ll be becoming his new mother soon anyways” she smiled, and he smirked.
“What!”
“That apart, have you heard about the new company that’s coming to this country?” She smiled, sipping from her wine again.
“What re you talking about?”
“Sir!” His secretary barged in with a tab.
“A new conglomerate by the name S-STYLES is gonna be established next month by a new billionaire whose name is unknown” he said, handing him the tab.
Mayor’s eyes widened as he stared at the news shockingly
“I guess you’re about to lose your title of the richest man in New York, unless you join hands with me” Veronica smiled, and he looked at her.
“You in?” She winked.
•••
<7PM~LANES’ MANSION>
Anita finished setting Kitty’s dinner on the dinning table in time, then she inhaled and smiled as she climbed up the stairs.
“Kitty! Dinner is ready!” She shouted, opening the door to her room, but her eyes widened when she met emptiness.
Kitty is not in!
“Kitty!” She was about to check the bathroom when she saw a note on the bedstand.
★WENT OUT TO HAVE FUN, DON’T WORRY I’LL BE FINE, KISSES!★
“What!” Anita’s eyes widened.
“Kitty!” Pascal’s voice sounded downstairs.
“I’m doomed” she muttered.
•••
Kitty smiled when she came out of the taxi, then she adjusted the short skirt she’s wearing. Her blouse is armless and cropped at the same time, and she’s on heels
She did heavy makeup, carrying a small bag. Her hair poured all the way down her shoulders.
Being a sickler has been blocking her from having fun, she doesn’t even have friends. What’s the point of living if life is boring? She decided to break the jinx tonight, she’d have fun till she gets tired.
She smiled again and walked into the clubhouse.
Seeing how everyone is dancing wildly made her more excited, and she started whining to the music too, dropping her bag on the table.
“Why dancing alone?” A guy suddenly held her waist.
“Don’t touch me that way!” She pushed him away and continued dancing.
“I only wanna have a drink with you, no hard feelings” he replied, taking two cups of cognac from the table.
Kitty looked at him, and he smiled sweetly.
‘Ok let’s try this’
She took one cup from him and started drinking.
The guy smiled immediately, staring at her exposed body as she drank.
He licked his lips, and when she finished drinking, the cup fell from her, and her eyes started turning, so much that she fell on the guy.
“Why… Why is… My eyes…
“Let’s go have some fun, baby” he replied, lifting her in his arms.
He took her into one of the rooms and locked the door.
•••
Aaron stood in front of the resturant, checking his wristwatch every minute as he got impatient for Jennifer’s arrival.
A part of him is telling him she’d never come, but a slight part is giving him hope cos of her phone that’s with him, and he’s believing that.
He moved from one feet to another, then he checked the time again, and his hope started diminishing when he saw it’s 7:40 already, meaning he has waited for one hour cos he even came here before 7.
“Is she not coming?” He muttered, but his hope got rekindled when Jennifer’s Ferrari stopped in front of the restaurant, and a big smile appeared on his face immediately she stepped out.
She’s not dressed. She’s putting on a simple white gown that’s free at the waist like a ballet gown, but she looks cute.
She was glaring as she walked to him, and he smiled again.
“You came”
“Give me my phone, right now” she spread her palm forward without smiling, and he held the palm instead.
“Aaron…
“Eat dinner with me, I don’t wanna eat dinner alone” he said and started pulling her in, but she pulled back.
“I ate dinner already, and I’m not interested in eating with you” she rolled eyes.
“Now that’s bad” he pouted
“What?” She rolled eyes again.
“Then I’ll have to carry you, on my shoulders” he smiled trickily.
“What!”
“Then follow me like a good girl to avoid that” he smiled and started pulling her in again.
“Aaron wait! Aaron!”
•••
Teddy ate the last piece of cotton candy on the stick, and he got his diary.
He started penning poems again, staring at the happy people around. If only Angela is here.
He sniffed back his tears and wrote the first line that came to his head.
CAN YOU GIVE ME YOUR HEART? I PROMISE TO KEEP IT SAFE BESIDE MINE.
The second line came to mind immediately.
I CRAVE YOUR SOUL NEXT TO MINE, AND MY HEARTBEATS AS YOUR LULLABY…
He wrote few more lines of the beautiful poem before leaving the park.
He waved down a taxi, but immediately he entered, he felt weird. The driver seems odd with tattoos all-over.
He decided to calm his nerves after a while, maybe he’s being overly suspicious, but someone suddenly jumped beside him from the booth, and before he knew it, he was sedated.
He couldn’t count the minutes, but when he woke up some moments later, he found himself in a dark room, and he quickly sat up.
Though it’s dark , but he’s so sure that there are people in there with him, and that was confirmed when a metal pipe was hit on his head, and it made a straight sound as his blood spilled on his face.
“AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!” He cried, falling flat on the ground.
He was kicked hard, and he flew to stacks of metal tunnels few meters away before landing back on the ground.
“Please!!!! Don’t kill me!! Please!!!” He cried as he was kicked again.
He flew to the wall this time, and his head bled more when he landed on the ground.
He wasn’t chanced to scream when a knife was stuck in his tummy.
“Dad!! Dad!” He gasped as blood poured out of his mouth and stabbed stomach.
Hot tears fell out of his eyes, and the moment he closed them, memories of his one year in jail came flooding.
TBC…
