The One That Got Away

Chapter Two

Marcus's POV

It's been a month since the class starts. I'm carrying some stuff for science club which Ms. Brown told me to bring to. It was assembled molecules and human DNA inside the box. I was in hurry because I don't want to get late in the class. As I turn left in the aisle, I bumped on someone. The stuff I'm holding scattered around the floor. Luckily, these are easy to assemble. I love everything about science. Experiments and other cool stuffs. 

By the way, I'm one of the scholar here in Wisdom University. The school offer me the scholarship because I was the valedictorian when I was in elementary. They said I have a great potential to be successful in the future. I gladly accept the scholarship since we don't have enough money to send in to school. 

When my father died due to car accident 2 years ago, he left a huge debt where my mother has to pay. My mother know that my father is addicted to gambling. But he never told my mother about the debt. When my father died, my mother just discovered about it when there are men in black suit came in our house after the funeral. 

*Flashback*

We just got home from the funeral. I deliver my mother in her room and bring her a water. I put Justin, my little brother, in the sofa and switch on the television so that he can watch his favorite cartoon. Justine is only 4 years old but he understand what was happening. My little brother is so smart even if he is still toddler. 

I heard a heavy and loud knock at our door. I left Justin in the living room and went to the door. When I open the door, I feel my body freeze and I feel scared as I look who was knocking on the door. There are 3 men wearing black suits standing in front of me. They are approximately 6'4 in height and their body looks like a bouncer in the club. 

"Is Mrs. Adams there? We need to talk to her." They command as they enter our house even if I didn't invite them.

"I will just call my mom." I went straight to my mother's room to tell her about the guest. 

As I open the door, I saw my mom sitting in the couch while holding picture frame of my dad and she's staring blankly in the air. Her eyes are all red due to crying. She even look like a panda with her black eyebags. I feel pity for my mom, but I know I need to be strong for her and for Justin. I slowly walk to where she is. I put my hand on her shoulder and gently squeeze it so she will feel my presence. 

"Mom? Someone's looking for you. It looks like they are bad guys." I told my mom and she touch dad's picture before putting the frame above the cabinet. 

Mom gets up and walks out. I followed her as she walked out to get Justin and accompany him to our room. As I put Justin in the bed to let him sleep, but I heard my mom shouting so loud. I quickly ran to living room where they were talking. I didn't come near them. I just hide in the safe spot and listened to there conversation. 

"My husband just died! We are still mourning from his death and now you're coming inyo our house like nothing happened?" I can see that my mom is in furious. 

"You have to pay until next month. Last week was the deadline and you are lucky that our Master gave you that long extension." Said the blonde one.

My mom calm down and tears fell in her eyes. She quickly wipe her tears and take a deep breath before she speaks again.

"Okay! I will find way to pay my husband's debt. I assure you I will pay him every cent that my husband borrowed." My mom said hopelessly.

"Well then! We will wait for that day. We will go now." And they leave our house just like that. 

"Mom?" I call her and come closer to her. "What happened? Is everything alright?"

My mom didn't reply. She fell in the ground and cried like it was the end of her life. 

"Mom please, talk to me. I know you were hurt from dad's loss but we are still here mom. Justin and I are also in pain but we remain brave for you. I hope you will do the same mom. Let me help you with your problem. Tell me everything mom. I will listen." I hug my mom so she can feel that she's not alone. 

I let her cry in my shoulder. I wait until she finished her cry and ready to tell me what happened. After crying, she wipe her tears. I gave her a glass of water which she drinks it without a break. When she finished it, she put the glass at the table. She faced me and caress my hair. 

"Those three persons came here awhile ago are Mr. Moore's men." My mom started. "Your father got addicted with gambling and he borrowed a money from Mr. Moore." Mom tried to explain to me. 

I didn't say a word and still listened to her. 

"It's not just a little money but a lot." She didn't look at me while saying that.

"How much mom?" I asked mom. 

"A three hundred thousand dollars." This definitely makes mu jaw drop.

"That's a lot of money, mom." I can't believe my dad left us with a huge debt. 

"I know, son. What am I supposed to do? Mr. Moore gave us next month extension to pay him." I can feel that mom is despair. 

"Don't worry too much mom. I will help you." I gave my mom an assurance look.

That time, I start working at a young age. Luckily, I got a job even if I'm still young.

*End of flashback*

"Watch where you're going jerk! You ruined my dress!" Said the girl angrily.

"I'm sorry! I was holding these and it blocked my way." I immediately pick up the stuff.

As I looked up who was I bumped into, I was kinda shocked and I was a little bit scared. She's holding a cup of Starbucks and I can smell frappuccino that spill all over her dress. Oh no! Not this girl. She is the last person you want to bump to. She may have an angelic face, but I know deep inside she's far from that.

"You damn asshole! Are you blind?! You'll gonna pay for this!" I look down as she was saying those words.

Oh God! What I have done? How can I pay her? Her dress looks expensive. 

Sasy's POV

I was going down the hallway to go to my class when Lily shouts my name. 

"Sasy! Wait up!" She hurriedly runs towards me. 

As expected, Lily is late. These past few weeks she's always late. I don't know what she's busy at or what she's doing to make her late. 

"Late again." I take a sip with my frappuccino. 

"Yeah! Sorry!" And she made a beautiful eyes. 

I laughed at Lily. She is really pretty. Especially her green forest eyes. It's her biggest asset. As we're about to cross to another hallway, someone bumped me. The stuffs he brought scattered around the floor and my frappuccino spilled on my beautiful dress.

"You damn asshole! Are you blind?! You'll gonna pay for this!" All the students are watching us now. 

Well guess what? I don't give a damn care if I make a scene here. This jerk just ruined my new Chanel dress. I just bought it yesterday. I haven't enjoyed my dress yet and this bastard made this mess. I'm not gonna let this pass. 

"Sasy, let's just go. Let's change okay?" Lily tried to pull me out the scene and make me calm down.

I may be sometimes good, but most of the time I'm a brat. I'm a totally opposite of Lily. She easily forgives while I'm not. This guy will pay for his damage. 

"I'm gonna screw you and make your high school life miserable." And I walk out.

Nobody's gonna try to mess me. Not even that loser. I'll make sure he'll regret meeting Synderilla Shey Snow in his life.

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Veronica handed me the the paper containing the information about that loser. I am serious in making his high school life like a living hell. 

"You can go now." Veronica disappeared right away from me. 

I read everything that's written in the paper carefully. 

"Marcus Adams, 13, Marinda Village, a freshman and oh! He's a scholar. Hmm! This will be interesting!"

An evil smile appeared in my face. I get my phone from the bag and called Mr. Johnson. He picked up on forth ring. 

"Hello Mr. Johnson!" I tried my voice to be more jolly.

"Hello Ms. Snow!" He responded

"Can I ask a little favor?" 

"Yes, of course! What is it?"

"We have this student named Marcus Adams and he is a scholar of our school. Can I have him as my personal assistant?" I made my voice very sweet.

"Why do you want him to be your assistant?" Mr. Johnson starts to irritate me but I have to remain sweet so I won't have any problem getting the loser as my assistant.

"Well, you see I need someone to help me. I have my shootings and so. I don't want to be behind in my schooling. Since he is our scholar, I know he is the right person to be my personal assistant." This old man is getting into my nerves. I have to win this conversation. I am known in one thing, "what Sasy wants, what Sasy gets". I will assure the loser will be my slave. 

"Yes, he may our scholar but he also has to a lot of works to do." Mr. Johnson said. I'm losing my temper still I calm myself.

"Is that so? I'm going to tell dad that he has to replace you with someone better." I heard a loud sigh in other line. I know one of the reason why he also want then job is to watch over Lily. 

"Alright! He will be your assistant starting tommorow." A smile formed in my face. 

"Thank you Mr. Johnson. Have a nice day!" And I hang up the phone.

Let's see how long you can take it Marcus Adams.

Marcus's POV

I knock first before I twist the door knob and entered the principal's office.

"Good morning sir! You call for me?" I asked as I come closer to Mr. Johnson.

"Mr. Adams, take a set first. I have something to tell you." He said while smiling at me.

I don't know but I feel nervous. It's like his smile is scaring me. He clear first his things before he speaks again.

"You will be the personal assistant of Ms. Synderilla Shey Snow." Said Mr. Johnson

It feels like there's someone throw a bomb in me. She is really serious when she said that. Now I know my life will be in mess. I'll try if I can refuse this. 

"But why me sir? I mean I know she already has a personal assistant." Crossed fingers! I hope this will work.

"Yes she has. But she wants a personal assistant here in school. You will help her whenever she needs help. Since you are a scholar of the school, you have also a responsible here. If you refuse, we will drop your scholarship. And by the way, Ms. Snow personally chose you. You are lucky enough to get closer to her."

Lucky? How can I be lucky? I got a lot of work and this girl will add my burden. Yes! I'm really are lucky!

"Okay sir! I will do my best to help her." I answer cheerfully. 

"Good! You'll start tommorow. And don't worry, you can get a allowance every month. You may go now."

I was brightened up. Atleast I got an allowance. It will be a great help with my study. 

"Thank you, sir!" And I walk out in his office.

What have I got into? I just prayed I can handle her.