Roller coaster of emotions

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an elder brother lucus.

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James woke up early by his alarm for his interview. Feeling really tired and stressed out, he couldn't still believe he was going to spend his holiday working. he thought maybe his dad will just have mercy on him and save him from this nightmare. His mood was really sour that morning he didn't even eat. he just got up had his bath and rushed to the company with his bicycle. Reaching there he met the gate keepers who ushered him in. (This place is really huge) *he thought to himself*, the CEO's secretary led him to the waiting room, while waiting , she gave him a form to fill. As he was doing that he felt a gentle tap on the shoulder, he tried to shrug it off. But the person wouldn't stop, he was really pissed.

James: ok.Can you just please stop. And who the f**k are you?

CEO: Just wanted to see how you were doing with the application.

James: "Doing" i'm doing great, thanks for asking. just peachy. Now getout of my face i'm trying to fill this garbage out (he said coldly)

CEO: No problem, just thought i'd offer some assistance if you needed it.

James: "Assistance" i need assistance getting out of this hellhole and you, buddy you're not helping. he slams the pen down.

CEO: I understand, it can be frustrating.

James: Are you kidding me! seriously leave me alone! Can't you see i'm busy being miserable (he said calmly with a stern look).

CEO: *This boy needs help*(he said in his mind) I appreciate your honesty.

James: hoesty? you want honesty? fine! this place smells like desperation and stale coffee! I bet the benefit suck, the pay is garbage and everyone here is as fake as a three dollar bill! now scram before i loose it.

CEO: I can see you are having a tough day.

James:Tough day? my whole life is tough, and you are making it worse! get a clue pal! go bother someone else.

The CEO keeps calm and continues to observe him, his expression unchanged.

CEO: I can see you are passionate. he pauses. "well Mr James is it? I am the CEO. perharps we can discuss this further in my office.

James jaw drop. His face drains in color.

James:(stammering) you... you're... sorry, you are the... CEO?

CEO: (smiling gently) " indeed"

James: *man* could this life not get anymore worse. (he said to himself but almost loud). (he tore, the form he was filling, trashed it and started walking out).

CEO: what do you think you are doing?

James: well! seems like i've already lost the job. (he said remorsefully).

CEO: we'll see about that, let's have a little chat in my office. (he said with a serious face) .

The CEO turned out to be a counsellor. James felt free pouring out his heart. he felt so relieved. He realised he had wrong a lot of people. He felt he was lacking one quality "kindness".

After the CEO confided in him, he realised he really needed the job and gave him under a conditon.

CEO: If only you will drop your bad habit, be a good boy and reconcile with all the people you have wronged. i'll give you the job as my personal assistant.

James: Are You for serious. thanks a lot sir. I'm really sorry for everything. I'm sorry we started off on the wrong foot.

CEO: it's okay, i've encountered cases like this before. We'll meet again tomorrow.

when James got home that day. he couldn't help but thinking of how he had being a jerk all these years and no one told him. Just then he remembered Erica.

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Erica: Natalie this place is absolutely incredible. The view is breath taking. i can't believe i'm actually staying here for the summer.

Natalie: Erica! welcome! so glad you could make it . make yourself comfortable. i'm so excited to have you. what do you think about our plans for the summer.

Erica: oh tell me i'm up for anything. i'm so ecxited to spend the summer with you.

𝘼𝙏 𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙉𝙀𝙍

Mr Sterling: oh Erica, it's being a very long time. it's a pleasure to have you here. How are your parents?

Erica: They are fine, thank you sir.

Mrs Sterling: so tell us a bit about yourself. What do you like to do for fun?

Erica: (smiling) well i love to read, especially mysteries. And i'm really into hiking and exploring new places. i'm also a big fan of trying new food.

Mrs Sterling: oh, you'll love the restaurant around here then! we have some fantastic option.

Mr sterling: speaking of food, what do you think about the meal, Erica? My wife is an excellent cook.

Erica: (eyes widening) it's absolutely delicious! The salmon is cooked perfectly.

lucus: Dad's the grill master, but mum definitely makes the best sides.

Maya: (nodding) definitely.

Natalie: we were just talking about

our plans for the summer. we're thinking of going to the beach, we can sunbathe, swim and maybe even try surfing and we can also go for a boat trip.

Erica: sufing sounds amazing! and a boat trip wow fancy

Lucus: can't you guys not just sunbathe here and swim in the pool here, instead of going to the beach.

Natalie: Don't be jealous lucus! we'll also have a relaxing evening with cocktails and bonfire on the beach. And since you are here, we should definitely try some new restaurant.

Erica: okay i'm in

Mrs Sterling: wow! seems like someone is gonna have fun this summer.

Maya: seriously! can i join you guys to the beach.

Natalie: sure.

Mr Sterling: well to top it up, you guys can go shopping. it's a wonderful way to buy some new clothes.

Lucus: wow sounds nice, and on saturday we could have barbecue with all the trimmings.

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James went to the place were Erica usually work, hoping she would forgive him when he approaches her. he was so dissapointed to find out that she wasn't working there anymore. One of her colleagues gave him her home address. On his way there, the rain began to pour it was really terrible. he didn't even know if he could make the journey or better still go home. Anyways he tried and finally got there only to find her parents who told him that Erica won't be available throughout the summer holiday. James froze at the spot, when he heard the news. he didn't know what else to do.

Mr Thompson: Come in, you look drenched.

James: Thanks

Mrs Thompson: Have a sit. you are shaking, it's seems like you're cold.

James: Yes ma'm, i'm really cold.

Mrs Thompson: let me offer you a hot chocolate drink.

Mr Thompson: here, have this (he gave him a big sweater) help yourself with it.

James: Thanks a lot sir.

Mr Thompson: you're welcome, so what brings you here?

James: (exhales) uhmm i... i... i just wanted to talk to your daughter, Erica. i realised she has being going through a lot lately and i've being nothing but a jerk to her. (he explains everything).

Mr Thompson: you see, Erica hasn't being the same ever since the incident and it really bothers me everyday.

James: what incident are you talking about??

Mr Thompson: he explains everything about how he lost his job.

James: wait! so you are saying you were framed at work for leaking some vital information.

Mr Thompson: how cruel!

James: such a nightmare, i think i could help you get your job back.

Mr Thompson: Are you for real?

James: yeah! my dad works as an FBI, so i could just talk to him about it.

Mr Thompson: wow thanks, sure it will work.

James: it's worth to give it a try.

Mrs Thompson came with the tea.

James had a great time with the Thompsons. Before he left, he collected Erica's number. He went to check up on his mum at the hospital, then he later went home.

𝘼𝙏 𝙃𝙊𝙈𝙀

My boss is really nice to me to have given me this money or maybe i'm just lucky. (he thought to himself). sure my dad will be surprised. he went to his dad's room to give him the money.

James: Here dad, here is your money i stole from you, all of it. i'm sorry for being a rebellious kid. i'm so sorry for not being the son you wanted. i'm sorry for all the arguments an disrespect. i've really messed up. I understand that my actions have hurt you and i didn't mean to. I value you, even if I don't always show. I'm going to try harder to be a better son and live up to your expectation. I hope you can forgive me.

Mr Harrison: it's okay James, you don't have to be really sorry, i'm actually very proud of you. But promise you'll be respectful from now on.

James: i promise dad (he smiled and hugged him).

James told his dad about Mr Thompson current situation and his dad started digging into it.

James was really proud of himself for the first time. He enjoyed working with his boss. His boss made a really huge impact on his life and they became very close.

James tried calling Erica.

James: heyy Erica, i've really missed you, how are you doing?

Erica: sorry do i know you?

James: kind of, Guess!

Erica: James, how did you get my number?

James: long story.

Erica: Really, cut it short.

James: it doesn't really matter. at least i got the chance to talk to you.

Erica: seriously James, get a life.

James: wait! before you hang up. i just want to say i'm really sorry. Genuinely sorry.

Erica: it doesn't work that way James.

James: how do you want me to make it up to you? i promise i'll do anything.

Erica: seriously, anything.

James: yeah! promise

Erica: well, all i want from you now is some space (she said and hung up).

James: okay! wait.... seriously... (he tried calling several times but no response. so he ended up dropping a message).

𝘼𝙏 𝙒𝙊𝙍𝙆

James is at his boss personal office talking to him one on one. The place is well furnished with enough lightening and air conditioning.

CEO: so james how are you feeling today.

James: uhmm...60% good.

CEO: wow that's a little progress, so what's really is holding you down?

James: i don't know, nothing much really. i'm fine.

CEO: if you say so.

a little silence.

CEO: So James, where do you see yourself five years from now.

James: whoa! i've never really thought about it.

CEO: okay, i'm giving you tonight to think. i'm going to ask you the same thing tomorrow and i won't accept this answer you are giving me.

James: okay i will, thanks alot.

CEO: How about a little something to cheer you up. i'm going off to see a movie. You wanna tag along?

James: yeah! sure.

They got into the car and were speeding off.

CEO: I want to stop by at my house to take a shower.

James: No problem.

The CEO leads him inside.

James: (eyes widening) wow your house is magnificent, can i seat here?

CEO: sure, feel free. make yourself at home. i'll be right back.

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𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖊𝖗10: 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝖛𝖎𝖘𝖎𝖙

Erica just got back from a shopping spree with Lucus.

Lucus: That was really awesome.

Erica: yeah, but i'm exhausted.

Lucus: seriously, maybe we should have just stopped by an SPA to get a massage.

Erica: mmm not really neccesary.

while they were talking and walking in, Erica spotted someone in the living room, pressing his phone with ear buds on.

Erica: (she paused) James!

James: (noticed someone) whoa, Erica, oh... My... God what a huge surprise.

Erica: seriously James, why are you stalking me?

James: i don't know. maybe fate wants us to be together. wow... so how are you doing? And who is this guy (he said in whispers).

Erica just stood pale for a while and walked away.

Lucus: hi, i'm Lucus (he said with a smile).

James: James, nice to meet you (he returned the smile).

𝘼𝙏 𝙉𝘼𝙏𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙀'𝙎 𝙍𝙊𝙊𝙈

Erica: Natalie, what the hell is going on.

Natalie: (on a phone call) *i'll call u back*

hey

Erica: who is that boy in the living room?

Natalie: Aww.i know what you are thinking, he's really cute right (whispers) i saw him first.

Erica: As if. cute on the outside, ugly on the inside.

Natalie: (gasp) what do you mean?

Erica: serious, Natalie (she said with a straight face).

Natalie: okay fine, i don't really know him, maybe one of my dad's business patner or something.

Erica: Eww, why so he'll be coming here everytime.

Natalie: save the question for my dad.

Erica: ugh! why.

Natalie: why are you so peachy about this what'sup with this guy?

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James returned home exhausted after the movie. then his father walked in.

Mr Harrison: i've got good news son.

James: wow...(he said sarcastically) .

Mr Harrison: I'm serious James.

James: okay, you know i love good news. spill it(smiling).

Mr Harrison: Now you are talking.

a little silence.

Mr Harrison: okay, i've tracked the criminals at Erica's dad workplace. i brought the matter up. my colleagues and i resolved everything, arrested the culprits and have everything under control.

James: (laughing unsteadily) wait... wait... you must be joking dad.

Mr Harrison: Does it look like i'm joking?

James: i... i don't know what else to say. .. thanks alot dad you're the best. (he hugged him)

Mr Harrison: you're welcome (he stood up and left the room).

James: wow, let me call Erica. (hope she picks up). hi, Erica.

Erica: what exactly do you want James?

James: relax take a chill pill Erica. so have you forgiven me (no response) okay so i take that as a yes (James kept on talking. only for him to realise that he was talking to himself. Erica just just dropped the phone in her room and left to the living room.

James: wow this girl seems to surprise me.

The next day James later found out from his boss how he was related to Erica. The summer was gradually coming to an end. James was really going to miss hiss boss. Anyways he had saved up a lot of money.

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Erica was just having a bath in the hot tub when he phone rang.

Erica: heyy dad, wow u decided to check up on me today. today must be very great day.

Mr Thompson: it is, my damsel.

Erica: wow, you sound happy, spill it.

Mr Thompson: indeed, as i'm talking to you right now i'm in my office.

Erica: wait, wait, wait, wait you mean like your "office" "office".

Mr Thompson: yeah.

Erica: Aww, i've always had that hope. How did it happen?

Mr Thompson: As i'm talking to you right now. i really don't know how it happened. oh. Good Lord.

Erica: Thank God, common dad give me a hint.

Mr Thompson: ok, someone, a guy came to our house oneday, we started talking.i told him where i worked and how i got fired. He told me he knew how to get me my job back. i didn't really take him serious. And yesterday, my director called me and re-hired me. I'm speechless. I don't know if i'll ever see that boy again. i really need to thank him.

Erica: wow, crazy story. i'm really happy for you. what did the boy say his name is again?

Mr Thompson: mmm i didn't really get the chance to ask him.

Erica: okay can you at least describe him?

Mr Thompson: okay, he is tall, light skinned, pink lips, full hair, sharp Jawline, pointed nose. i think he goes to your school or something because he was actually looking for you.

Erica: wow sounds familar. i'll be home tomorrow. Thanks dad, love you bye.

Erica was in deep thought. she couldn't believe it. is this what he (James) was trying to tell me all these while. "Maybe i've being too hard on him". she was still thinking until someone distracted.

Natalie: Erica are you ever going to come out of there? we're running late.

Erica: oh sorry, coming (she quickly rushed out).

Natalie: finally.

Erica: Natalie i'm leaving for home tomorrow.

Natalie: what! are you serious.

Erica: yeah! i have to go. My dad got his job back and i need to go celebrate with them. but i don't think i will be coming back.

Natalie: wow, i'm really going to miss you though.

Erica: i'll miss you too (she said with a tight hug).

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𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖊𝖗11:𝖌𝖊𝖓𝖚𝖎𝖓𝖊 𝖒𝖔𝖒𝖊𝖓𝖙𝖘

James was in his living room with his friends on the sofa chilling with drinks and watching a football match until he was interrupted by someone at the door.

James: whoa Erica, what an unexpected surprise, come in.

Erica: No, don't bother i just... i... umm i heard what you did. i know it's you... but why did you want to that for me after everything.

James: it's the least i could do, after... i wronged you.

Erica: okay, i just came to say a huge thank you.

James: you're welcome.

Erica: No i mean it James, you really don't know what you just did for me. words seems to fail me but i know i have to try, looking at you, i just feel this overwhelming sense of grattitude. to summarize everything i... i'm just... i'm incredibly grateful (she said with tears in her eyes) .

James: it's okay, you don't have to cry (he said pulling her into a hug and cleaning her tears).

Erica: Thanks alot James, thank you very much for everything. i'm really speechless. (she continued to cry).

James: it's okay Erica, you're too pretty to be crying. And also i'm sorry for being a jerk to you).

Erica: what do you mean, i was also a jerk too.

James: (still in the hug) so we are good now.

(They pull away from the hug) .

Erica: yeah, but i'm still surprised.

James: me too

Erica: about what

James: nevermind.

Erica: what were you gonna say.

James: no you go first.

Erica: i won't talk till you talk.

James: ok, u got me. i was gonna say; how did you know my house (smiling).

Erica: maybe fate wanted us to be together (they both laughed) .

James: okay, what were you gonna say?

Erica: Are you the real James, like are you the James i used to know?

James: (laughs) you can't be serious. okay i promise, i've changed now. incase you are wondering, not just towards you but towards everyone.

Erica: wow, a lot of thanks to that person who knocked some sense into you.

James: oh about that. what if i tell you it's your uncle.

Erica: Are you serious, uncle Sterling.

James: yeah, shoutout to him, wherever he is.

Erica: (laughing), so whats'up between you two.

James: long story, story for another day. Do you think we can we hangout, maybe some other time?

Erica: yeah, sure.

James: okay, tomorrow evening at the cafe. i'll text you.

Erica: alright, bye.

James: bye (he just stood there watching until she was out of sight) .

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Erica: I'm so happy for you dad.

Mr Thompson: No thanks to you. i'm really grateful Erica. you're Godsent. I'm going to throw a huge calebration in honour of your friend James.

Erica: Aww love you dad.

Mr Thompson: love you too.

The party was a huge success. Erica invited Natalie and her siblings and also The Harrison family. it was just a family celebration. So she didn't invite her friends.

Erica: Hi James (she hugs him) meet my cousins.

James: nice to meet you guys. i'm James.

Natalie: hey handsome, i'm Natalie.

Maya: I'm Maya (he shooked hands with them).

lucus: sup.

James: i'm cool man, so you guys are cousin.

Lucus: Yeah, what were you thinking. (laughs)

James: No nothing actually. (laughs)

Lucus: hmmm sure.

James: yeah, serious. (smiling)

The party went well. The kids played games, shared secrets, danced, drank till they got drunk. Erica had a wonderful time with James.

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𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖊𝖗11:𝖇𝖆𝖈𝖐 𝖙𝖔 𝖘𝖈𝖍𝖔𝖔𝖑.

James didn't really miss school. so it's not as if he was glad to return. A lot thought running through his head as he walked past the hallway Until he bumped into someone.

Anna: hey Jamzee (she jumped on him)

James: Anna, i've really missed you (he caught her and kissed her).

Anna: i've missed you too. seems like you were really busy this holiday. unlike you.

James: yeah, very very. but i'll make it up to you. how about a date by 8:00pm.

Anna: sounds nice.

𝘼𝙏 𝙇𝙐𝙉𝘾𝙃

James was having lunch alone at the cafetaria. he then spotted Erica and invited her over. she sat on a seat facing James. They were eating, talking and cracking Jokes. Anna couldn't help but feel really Jealous. she couldn't just shake-off the thoughts. She know James and Erica as worst enemies and no amount of apologies could bring them back. she was really confused. she had to walk up to their table.

James: what'sup Anna, come join us.

Anna: Nah! i don't feel like.

James: Okay.

Anna: I don't get what's going on? i thought you guys were foes.

James: mmm we kinda blended together during the summer.

Anna: wow... sweet. No wonder you kept telling me you were busy during the holiday.

James: wait, Anna you are twisting everything.

Anna: save it James (she tried to walk away, but James grabbed her back and pulled her to a corner) .

James: why so fast, chill.

Anna: how do you expect me to chill.

James: I was working during the holiday and my boss turned out to be her uncle and...

Anna: That doesn't explain anything.

James: She was living with her uncle and cousin. so my boss which turns out to be a nice man, brought us together and settled our differences.

Anna: (stays silence with a serious look).

James: That's it, nothing more.

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𝘼𝙏 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙂𝙄𝙍𝙇𝙎 BATHROOM

Erica was washing her hands when someone interrupted.

Anna: Heyy dear Erica.

Erica: hi, what do you want?

Anna: Nothing much, i just want to give you a piece of my mind about James.

Erica: wow are we still doing this again (rolls her eyes).

Anna: i don't know what charms you used on that boy. But let me spoil everything for you. He is not your type, so just leave him for me. i just don't get why you are always after me, always trying to be me. competiting with me. It will never ever work. So please just leave me and my life alone and stop fooling around.

Erica: okay, so one quick question to be sure; so you and James are still together right? Then what'sup with you and that Tyler guy?

Anna: (gasp) what do you mean, we're just friends dummy.

Erica: friends indeed. So Annabelle, if you want your secret safe. stop butting into my business.

Anna: what are you gonna do? tell James (laughs sarcastically) he will obviously not believe you.

Erica: I know, but if i show him a video, maybe he will.

Anna: I don't get why are you stalking me. i hate you Erica, your days in this school are numbered.

2𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙏𝙃𝙎 𝙇𝘼𝙏𝙀𝙍

𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖊𝖗12:𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝖉𝖆𝖓𝖈𝖊

The annual spring dance was in two weeks time. James asked Anna out, she accepted. later Tyler asked her out but she had no response. Tyler was really mad at her. So she had to talk to James hoping he will understand. James felt heartbroken and broke up with her. James had no other choice than to ask Erica, hoping she will accept. luckily for him no guy had asked Erica.

Erica: of course I would love to go to the dance with you James. But won't Anna be hurt?

James: speaking of Anna,I don't ever want to hear hear her name again

Erica: Jeez! what happened.

James: Can you believe after everything I've done for her and everything we've been through, she still had the guts to choose that Tyler guy over me. I'm really crushed

Erica: I'm really sorry for you. But I feel like everything is kind of my fault, because no matter how hard I tried to convince her that we are just friends,she wouldn't listen.

James: It is'nt your fault, I tried too, but you know Anna, convincing her is like forcing a monkey to solve a maths equation.

Erica: (Laughing), chill, why did you say it like that?

LATER

Erica: hey dear Anna banana, guess who is going to the dance with James.

Anna: whatever, i don't really care. let me just advice you, James is not good for you He changes girls faster than he changes his underwear, besides he is even a bully. so be warned.

Erica: (she just burst out laughing) Isn't Tyler also a bully, even worse than James. Besides James doesn't do that anymore.he is way past that level.

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𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖊𝖗13:𝖒𝖊𝖊𝖙 𝕸𝖗𝖘 𝕳𝖆𝖗𝖗𝖎𝖘𝖔𝖓

James was at school when he recieved a call from Olivia to come to the hospital immediately. Reaching there he saw his mum sitting upright on the bed. He thought it was a dream, he couldn't believe his eyes. His joy was finally awake. when his mum spotted him, she smiled and opened her arms for a hug. He rushed and hugged her.

Mr Harrison: I've really missed you son (she kissed him).

James: i've missed you too (he said with tears in his eyes) .

Mr Harrison: How are you doing?

James: i'm fine mum.

Mrs Harrison: Are you sure?, because i heard all your stories.

James: wait... what??

Mr Harrison: surprised right?

Just then the doctor walked in and explained that James was the reason why his mum woke up fast and also had her memory intact.

Everyday he comes, spends quality time with her, making her feel alive and now here she is. James dad was really proud of him. While they were having a nice family time, Erica showed up.

Erica: James, your friends told me you were at the hospital, i got really worried.

James: oh, sorry i forgot to tell you, i was in a haste. i came to see my mum. say hi to her.

Erica: (To James) aww, are you serious. (To his mum) Goodday Mrs Harrison. (she said with a smile) .

Mrs Harrison: Thank you, how are you doing (she returned the smile).

Erica: i'm good, you look so much like your son.

Mrs Harrison: Thanks, people says that all the time. Erica right?

Erica: yeah! how did you know that?

Mrs Harrison: i've heared so much about you.

Erica: (looking surprised, then she turns to look at James) really.

Mrs Harrison: Yeah.

Erica turned to look at James, who was just staring at the floor smiling.

Erica: so, Mrs Harrison what did James tell you about me?

Mrs Harrison: a lot my dear, don't worry as soon as i'm discharged, promise you'll come visit me so i'll tell you everything.

Erica: sure i will.

James: seriously, mum.

James mum got discharged, one week after. His life was back to normal and he was once again happy.

𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙀𝙉𝘿

ᴛᴏᴜʀɴᴀᴍᴇɴᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴍᴘɪᴏɴsʜɪᴘ

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘶𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴. 𝘏𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘢𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥. 𝘏𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘱 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳. 𝘧𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢 𝘩𝘶𝘨𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦, 2.5𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘥𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘴(500000 𝘥𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯), 𝘢 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘏𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘪 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦.

𝘛𝘺𝘭𝘦𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘱 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴. 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘣𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴.

Chapter 14: The fight

James was in a half empty classroom reading a book , until Tyler approached.

Tyler: I heared you signed up for that tournament.

James: yeah, you got a problem with that?

Tyler: Not really though.

James: yeah, it's gonna be fun

Tyler: i signed up too, and since you are really good why don't you join my team.

James: wow, i'd love to

Tyler: really?

James: No.

Tyler: what!

James: wow, i never knew the relationship thief will come back crying for help.

Tyler: It was just an offer dummy, if you weren't joining you should have just said so, besides Anna wasn't even happy with you.

James: Well, good thing she left. that girl is a gold digger, she's like a tick looking for the fattest victim to feed on. better be careful.

Tyler: Hey, don't talk about my Annabelle like that. You asshole.

James: hey watch it. besides speaking of Annabelle, where is she? i haven't seen her since the incident. or is she too scared to show her face, well, she should better hide, cause i really need to give that girl a piece of my mind.

Tyler: why looking for Annabelle? why don't you give me a piece of your mind you coward.

James: You're crossing the line here Tyler, well we'll see who the coward is. (he said coming closer to Tyler).

Teacher: hey, hey watch it. what's going on there?

James: (ignoring him, he pushes Tyler hard to the ground, They had the biggest fight there until the teacher intervened.

Teacher: What has gotten into you two. school is no place for fights. if you wanna fight then do that on the streets. To the principal office now.

(They later ended up in detention)

𝘼𝙏 𝘿𝙀𝙏𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉

They kept glaring at each other. James also couldn't stop thinking about the family dinner with Erica's family. until the teacher left.

Tyler: