My Getaway

CHAPTER 2

Tomorrow, I arrived at school.

I’m in a good mood, which was the reason why I played with Bobby. I kept on bugging him to go clubbing even though I knew that he really didn't want to. It's just a tease anyway, I was just messing with him. I might go crazy if he'll agree, he’s a good kid and an underling. I don’t want him as a responsibility.

Liam and I met outside the school after class.

"Hey!” He hit me.

"What?!" I asked angrily.

"Club?"

"Yeah."

"Same club?"

He's always asking me the same thing, even if the answer is already very obvious.

I stopped and looked at him but as I looked back, I saw the woman’s car with bodyguards around so I couldn't go near it.

I was just staring at it, thinking of a way to get closer.

"Hey, do you like that car? You have one, right? Why do you look obsessed?" he joked on me.

"Shut up. Can you leave?" I got annoyed and asked him to leave first.

“Seriously?!” he asked angrily.

“Yeah, see you later.”

Liam left and I was just standing waiting for my chauffeur. At the same time also waiting for the woman to get to her car.

As soon as I saw her, it's confirmed. It's her car. And she's… Wearing the same uniform as me.

I haven't gotten to the club today as I immediately got the yearbook prepared for me to look for the woman. She goes at the same school as me?! With money, I could search and do everything I want but it was still hard to search for her.

I placed it along with the club member list. I slept frustrated as I got nothing from the search.

The next morning, I saw Liam.

"You said you were clubbing yesterday!" Liam shouted at me.

"You can go clubbing alone dude, you don't need me,” I said confidently.

"Woah. You're like that now? I don't really know what's going on with you."

"Just mind your own business."

He left and I think he’s mad at me.

Classes ended and I had my chauffeur ready to follow the car but it was a failed plan because my stepsister suddenly went inside the car and I couldn’t do anything about it.

Another wasted day! Why can’t I just meet her?! Is fate against us?

I went clubbing the day after to release the stress I have from the woman who doesn’t even know I exist and could possibly think of me as a stalker if she found out about me. I played pool at the club. She was still out of sight and I was disappointed. These days I come home by 11 pm, which was earlier than usual, because I could feel my mental state exhausted.

Dad announced that he had money transferred into my bank account already, but I’m sure my stepsister and stepmom received a much larger amount than me.

The next day, I went clubbing again after school. Liam didn't show up, maybe he went to another club or he's really angry because of the things I said to him. Anyways, I’m just drinking alone.

As I got outside, I saw the woman’s car and her bodyguards, but not her. I went back inside the club thinking of the possibility of seeing her there. I went to the restroom but she wasn’t there.

When I got outside, the car was still there. Where could she possibly be? She’s not inside the club. To not waste a chance of meeting her, I wandered around the area of the club and I think I’m in luck today?!

I finally saw her. Wearing a black crop top, white skirt cake dress and high cut sneakers.

She was calling someone and didn't notice me, so I was pretending to use my phone while leaning on the wall.

"I want to come to your party but I really can't. I'm sorry. It's so hard to get rid of the guards. Dad will immediately know if I'm going to escape them,” she said.

I didn’t plan on eavesdropping, I just heard her say it in quite a raised voice.

Her friend might be saying something but it wasn’t on the loudspeaker so I couldn’t hear it.

"No, I don't have a tracker on my phone," she said.

I was just observing her in secret as she was speaking on the other line.

One of her bodyguards went to check on her but she made a hand gesture to let him look away.

After her phone call she didn't come back inside the club and looked problematic.

Right now, I don’t have a chauffeur with me. I just call them anytime and they will come to me just like instant taxis who you could call and will arrive speedily.

I took courage and went near her.

"Need help?" I asked but she didn't respond and just furrowed her eyebrows at me.

"I can take you out of here," I offered.

"What do you even know?" she asked bossily.

I went back to look at her bodyguards.

"They're coming, you don't mind?" I asked, she just glared at me.

"Okay fine, then I'm leaving,” I said since she didn’t respond to me.

I got annoyed by her tone and stare already. She's a headache! I'm trying to help her escape but she doesn't want to.

She suddenly grabbed my arm as soon as I started to walk away.

"O-Okay fine! But if you trick me, I'm really going to get you killed!” she shouted at me.

Woah. Killed?! She’s frightening and I could imagine getting beaten by her bodyguards with a huge body build.

"Okay!" I agreed.

“Let’s run!” I shouted.

We started running as fast as we could because we noticed her bodyguards saw us already. I let her run first and assisted her along the way.

Later on, as we were running hard, we got out of breath so I quickly pulled her and hid our bodies behind a huge garbage can.

F*ck the smell, but I know we shouldn’t mind it regarding our situation now.

I heard the bodyguards speak as they were confused about where we went and heard them leave after a while.

The woman and I were both out of breath. Just in time when I saw my car in parking.

"There. Do you see that car? We'll get in there, okay?" I told her while I pointed my car.

"W-What?!" She grabbed my arm strongly.

"Just follow me!"

I took the lead and was about to run but she pulled me back again. For Pete's sake! I almost stumbled.

"You can't just get into anyone's car!" she shouted enough for me to hear only.

Is she serious right now?! Does she think I’ll just go inside anyone’s car?

"Just go and run with me!" I held her hand and we quickly ran towards the car.

We successfully made it. I told the chauffeur to go to the main road.

She got nervous while I was trying to get my breath back. How funny of our first meeting. We were like criminals trying to escape.

"T-Thank you..." she said.

"Yeah." I leaned on the backseat.

"Where should I drop you?" I asked.

It took a few seconds before she answered my question.

"Uh... At the mall?" she asked nervously.

"Okay, let's go,” I said.

I can sense that she's nervous right now. I mean who wouldn't? Coming with a complete stranger, that would creep me out too. But I didn't really have any bad intentions.

We arrived at the mall.

"Here," I said while opening the door. I went out and she quickly followed.

I was about to go back inside the car but she grabbed me.

Why does she like grabbing me so much? She’s been doing that since a while ago! I’m not mad but her grab could make someone fall off the ground. She's small but quite strong.

"W-Why?" I looked at her innocently.

"I… left my wallet. Can I borrow money from you?" she asked which surprised me.

How could she even leave her money?

Later on, I noticed that I didn't have paper bills, only cards.

"I only have cards with me,” I said.

I don't want to ask the chauffeur if he had money with him, it would be awkward.

"I smell like garbage and I'm going to a party…" she said.

So that's the reason why she's borrowing money from me? Funny.

"Okay?" I raised an eyebrow.

I messed with her. I was already laughing inside my head.

"Please umm... I'll pay you double, please!" she requested.

I let my chauffeur leave first.

"Okay. Double," I smirked.

This girl is rich and I already knew that back then when I learned that she's in the same school as me. It's a school with an expensive tuition. No impoverished people could study in that university if you don’t have much income except only if you acquired a scholarship.

We went inside the mall going straight to a clothes store.

I'm still curious of what's in her that made me eager to search about her.

She went out of the fitting room. I can’t believe I’m here with her right now.

"Hey, does this look good?" she asked while flexing the dress.

She looked astounding while wearing the dress but she was wearing high cut sneakers below.

I laughed.

"Is that a trend today?" I asked.

"What?" she got confused.

"You should be wearing sandals."

"Oh right!" she said while panicking.

I just laughed at her since she looked cute and kind of dumb at the same time.

We quickly went to the footwear section after paying for the dress.

"That's a good combination," I complimented her even though she didn't ask for my opinion.

She didn’t mind me and just let me pay the bill. Tch. Bad girl.

"Omg, I'm almost late!" She immediately went down the escalator and ran but she almost tripped and I was too far away to grab her so I just laughed at her instead. She eventually coped up on her own.

This girl's funny but she didn't even wait for me!

We were already outside the mall but almost every taxi was full.

"You want a ride?" I offered.

"Can I?" she asked cutely.

After hearing her question, I was thinking of teasing her.

"Okay but tripling the payment sounds good," I joked.

"Okay," she said without a single doubt.

What?! Did she just agree? It was supposed to be a joke only.

I called my chauffeur and he arrived after a few minutes. We quickly went inside the car.

"Where to go next?" I asked her.

She said a specific address and it was a restaurant.

"Thanks.” She immediately got out of the car.

Wait—what the f**k? I couldn't just let her leave like that! She’s indebted to me.

"Hey!" I shouted, but she didn't listen so I quickly ran to her.

"The payment." I offered her my empty hand.

"I'm paying you this week, don't worry!" she quickly said.

She's obviously in a hurry.

"How?!" I asked in a demanding way.

She got my phone from my other hand, then she typed in her number.

After typing in her number, she quickly entered the restaurant.

We haven’t even said goodbye to each other! Never mind, there’s more chance of seeing her now that I have her number anyways.

I’m in a good mood! Yes, I am in a good mood!

I went home after dropping her. I rushed into my room and slammed my pillows.

Why do I feel so satisfied today?! This could be considered as one of the happiest days in my life! That girl is really something else!

Is this what I get for waiting patiently? Actually no, because…

I looked down the club members list and yearbook I tried to use in order to search for her but it’s just a bunch of useless stuff! It didn’t even help me a bit. Such useless sh*ts.

I kicked it far away then I lied down my bed.

Finally. The smell of victory!

I smiled wide and slept happily.

The next day at school, I was at class when I suddenly recalled her almost tripping at the floor because of her new sandals.

Am I evil for laughing at that situation?

I suddenly smiled like an i***t out of the blue.

Dismissal time came and I was just waiting at the same spot to see her be fetched. I really feel like a stalker now, I don’t think it’s a good thing. After seeing her being fetched by her bodyguards, I immediately went home afterwards too.

For two days, I became so stupid. I completely forgot that she saved her number on my phone.

I texted her after letting two days pass by. It was break time at school when I sent her my first message.

"Hey debtor,” I messaged.

"Who's this?" she replied.

I got surprised as she replied quickly.

"Do you actually have so many debts that you don't recognize me anymore?" I teased.

I was suddenly smiling when I sent that reply.

"I haven't asked your name,” she replied.

Is that even important now?

"Why do you need my name?" I replied back.

"Also, your bank account number."

Is she asking it for the payment?

"Hmm… I'm afraid you'll only be able to get either of the two,” I messed with her again.

"What?"

"Bank account number or name?"

"What? You really don't want to get paid, don’t you?"

"Yep," I teased.

"Annoying. Just give me it."

"Which one? Tell me."

"F*ck," she cursed in the text.

Imagining her while cursing, why do I find it funny?

"You're cursing at me?" I replied back.

She didn't respond after my message.

Again, for today, I just watched her being fetched. I’m afraid this might become a hobby already.

I suddenly saw Liam after the woman’s car left.

"Hey!" I approached him as I was in a good mood.

"What do you want?" he asked angrily.

"Woah. Are you mad?" I asked while smiling.

"What about?"

"About the things I said? You're not sensitive, aren't you?"

"During that time Lielle, yes."

"W-What? Why? What happened?” I panicked while asking him.

Of course, I’m worrying. He’s my best friend after all.

"Someone died. He was close to me," he said sadly.

I didn't know about this…

"Oh my gosh. I'm sorry... I didn't know about that. Condolence," I consoled him with my words.

I feel guilty now. Gosh.

"But wait who died? Close to you? Family?!" I asked.

"Yes..." he looked down.

I hugged him.

"Aww... Liam,” I said with a sad tone.

"Hennery... my dog."

What?!

I immediately removed my hug from him.

"What the f*ck? Are you serious right now?" I asked angrily.

"Hey I am! Dogs are family too!" he strongly said.

I just want to diss him the whole day! I thought he was really serious. I even felt sorry for him! I agree that dogs are family too, but I thought it was really a human.

"Gosh. You're really a gigantic conman!" I said annoyingly.

"W-What?! I’m not! Anyways, you clubbing later?"

"Maybe?" I said, then entered my car, leaving him.

I went home.