the abused wife of the Mafia King

Chapter three

I think I was painting for longer than I had imagined until Lucy gave me a big hug from the back, and I stopped and looked around; I turned around to see Lucy hugging me and screaming in my ears. I was momentarily scared until she pulled away, and I could see tears in her eyes.

I slowly took off my hoodie and earphones.

"OMG Lana, this painting is lovely," she said in a squeaky voice.

"Thank you, Lucy; I hope you don't mind me sketching you without your permission," I asked, still slightly scared of her reaction.

She looked toward Jayden and raised her hands for him to hold; Jayden got her hand and came forward, looking at the painting in detail.

"I must say, this is indeed a beautiful painting, Lana," said Jayden in his deep voice.

Jayden and Lana are the university stars. They are both angels; they have never bullied me like others but never stood up for me. They like to keep to themselves.

"Jayden, I didn't even know you looked at me like that," said Lucy, kissing Jayden's cheeks.

"I looked at you in admiration, babe girl, and it is because you are the most amazing girlfriend," said Jayden; he looked deep into her eyes when he said that.

"Lana, will you sell this piece of painting to me? I want to gift it to my lovely girlfriend?" asked Jayden.

"of course, you can get it," I replied. Jayden didn't tell me how much he would buy the painting for, but he just took out his wallet and bought all the cash he had in his wallet and gave it to my hands.

I looked at the ward of cash in my hand, and my eyes widened; this was more than I had expected.

Jayden and Lucy saw me and quickly asked, "If this is not enough, I can transfer you more." I was stunned by how much he was willing to pay for my painting,

I quickly shook my head and said, "No, this is more than enough; thank you."

They both gave me a warm smile and nodded.

"Leave the painting here, and I will get my bodyguard to come and retrieve it," said Jayden, and I just nodded.

I didn't even realize, but the class was already full of students. MR Brian walked up to me and looked at the painting. He looked at it in full detail, reviewing all the small details.

He said, "Well done, Lana, this is incredible art".

I was glad that he also liked my painting.

MR Brian turned around and walked to the front of the classroom,

"Okay, everyone, please take your seats, and we will start," said Mr. Brian.

We all took our seats and bought our assignments due today. Just as we were about to start the lesson, someone from the back of the class spoke, "Oh look, Lana made another picture so she can get the money and buy lunch." I turned my head around to see Jake.

Jake is the school bully; he has hated me since I came to this school. He calls me the student in need. But most of the time, I try to ignore him.

"Jake, I suggest you keep quiet," said Mr. Brian.

"Hey Lana, I will give you 20$. Will you paint me naked?" repeated Jake. I felt furious at how he treated me, but I could not afford to offend him or anyone else here.

I put my head down and did not reply to him.

"The painting is lovely, Lana, and I think you are very talented," Said Lucy, breaking the silence in the room for the first time she had ever stood up for me.

I just looked at her and smiled at her, showing my gratitude.

"Anyways, everyone, I want to know if everyone has paid for their trip; we all do remember we are going away in a week, right?" asked Mr Brian.

I forgot about the trip. It is meant to be a trip for careers; we go to Greece and the UK, representing our work, and if a company likes you, they will offer you a job with the best of the best salary.

I have to go on this trip; It will allow me to build a better and safer life. But I do not have the money to make the payment.

The trip payment is 20 thousand dollars, but I need lunch money, and I need to pay for such an expensive trip.

I stayed silent, hoping Mr didn't see me, but he looked up and said, "Lana, you are the only one who seems to have not paid yet; if you don't pay by the end of today, then you will not be able to go on the careers trip."

I just silently nodded my head.

We gave our assignments and did some more painting, and once the class was over, I ran straight into the bathroom; I went into the cubical and looked at the ward of money that Jayden had paid me for the painting. I counted the money, which was 5 thousand dollars, which is five months ' worth of salary, but I still needed more for the career trip.

Hoping this will be accepted, I leave the bathroom and head to the finance department. I get to the window and ask the old grey-haired lady if I am there to pay for my career trip. She looked up my name and said, "Your career trip payment was already paid just moments ago."

Her voice rang like drums in my ear.

Did I hear it right? Did someone pay for my trip? I looked confused and looked back at the lady,

"Excuses me, ma, who paid for my trip?" I asked politely.

She looked at me, annoyed, and said, "Lucy and Jayden were here; I think they paid for it."

I couldn't believe my heart; why would they pay for it? I ran towards the front of the gate and saw Jayden and Lucy standing by their car; I quietly walked over and took in front of them.

"Um, I just went to the finance department, and they said you paid for my Trip?" I asked, My voice thoroughly shaken.

"Yes, Lana, we paid for your trip. You are the most talented painter we have seen in this school, and we think you would benefit more from this careers trip than us", Said Lucy, her voice warm and filled with kindness.

I couldn't believe it; I stood there, tears in my eyes.

"Thank you. I promise to repay you guys one day", I said while letting a few tears drop.

"No need, Lana, consider this a present for the beautiful painting you have given us," said Jayden. His voice was deep but still warm.

"Thank you. If you ever need another painting, I will be more than happy to make it for you guys, without charge, of course", I said, feeling extremely happy.

"Very well then, Lana," said Jayden before he opened the passenger door for Lucy and went back into the river search. They both nodded at me through their window and sped off.