Purify Me

22

EPISODE 22

Two days later, a beautiful morning dawned on the academy. Students walked to their various classes, but Michael wasn't in class, although his friends were. One of them, Jayden, waved at Diana, who returned the greeting.She looked around, but there was still no sign of Michael. This behavior was beginning to upset her, as she missed his presence beside her.

CAFETERIA

Sia and Diana dug into their food when suddenly eight females ran to them holding bunches of flowers.

They kneeled before them, stretching the flowers towards Diana. Sia frowned, glancing at them, while Diana watched in widened eyes.

"Diana, these flowers are for you," one of the females said.

Diana stood up, surprised, staring at the female who spoke. "I don't understand," she murmured. Sia stared at the flowers before standing to her feet.

"I think you guys are mistaken," Sia said.

"No, Sia, the flowers are for her," the second female replied.

Just as Diana was about to utter a word, five males surrounded her with white sheets, slowly raising them high.

The words formed gradually, shocking those who stared at the drama. "Will you be my girlfriend?"

The words struck Diana's face pale, and she struggled to steady herself.

Her lips parted. She lost her balance and shut her eyes in fear, awaiting to land on the floor.On the edge of distress, a hand wrapped around her waist, steadying her. It was like time had stopped in motion. Not feeling any pain in her body, she opened her eyes in a frown, meeting Michael's gaze.

Seeing him again lightened the feeling of relaxation, and suddenly she found herself smiling. The night they spent together flashed in her thoughts, sending chills down her spine.

As another sensation awoke, she felt her belly groaning – or was it what they called butterflies in her belly? Michael released her waist, steadying her stamina.

"Your clumsiness, isn't it?" Michael asked. Diana looked down without replying. Michael went on one knee, stretching a red flower to her. The students all stood up, gasping at what was happening. Never had he done that to anyone, especially not to any girl.

“What is going on?"

"Is he proposing to her?"

"Oh, man, this is going viral on my blog," a girl said, streaming with her mobile.

Diana stood in shock, her heart beating like a running criminal. She stared with widened eyes, still waiting for what was about to happen next.

"Seducer?" Michael called, clearing his throat with a gentle smile.

"Will you be my girl?" he completed. The students gasped like a time bomb had taken off. A few minutes gone .

Diana still hadn't said a word, only staring at the male kneeling in front of her.

"Can you please say something?" Michael winced, forming a puppy face.

"Huh?"

"I said please say something, anything.".

The students began streaming, eagerly waiting for her reply. "Is she going to reject?"

"Who knows."

“This is intense; she hasn't spoken a word."

Murmurs echoed, enchanting many more interests around them.

Diana's heart beat faster; she feared her heart might break apart, revealing her weakness.

As if remembering something, she finally spoke out. "What about Zoya? She's your girlfriend." Michael chuckled, standing to his feet.

"Zoya was never my girlfriend. She just wanted the spotlight, which is why I let her misbehave. But you are the one I desire; you are the one I choose. Let's forget whatever happened in the past. If you want, I'll go down on my knees and apologize in front of everyone." He heaved a sigh, his eyes piercing around the hall.

"So...?"

"Yes," she replied, cutting his sentence halfway.

"Yes, I'll be your girlfriend." She declared.

The students burst out in excitement as claps echoed, resounding like wildfire. Michael claimed Diana's lips possessively, enraging another set of screams from everyone, especially the girls.

"Better choice, Seducer," Diana chuckled, giving him a tight hug.

"So, new couple, right?" Sia asked, reminding the two lovebirds of her presence.

"Yeah, we are," Michael replied, pecking Diana's cheek. The young female's face turned down, blushing.

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Zoya thrashed different objects in her room.

She had watched the video of Michael asking another girl to be his girlfriend.

It was all over the school blog and social media, with many students posting and boosting just to make it a history, adding to her fury. "No, this can't be. He's mine," she screamed, her voice filled with desperation and obsession. She sobbed, staring at the videos displayed on her laptop.

"How dare she? She dares take my Michael. I'll make you suffer, Diana. You'll be left broken; you'll feel the pain of rejection, the pain of heartbreak. Just wait until I'm done with you." She laughed in agony, dangerously, with loud sobs.

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At 9:42 pm, a damsel continuously blushed every second, biting her hot dog.

"Someone seems happy," Rita said, staring at her glowing daughter.

Ever since she came back from school, Diana hadn't been herself. She was either dancing around the house, humming songs, spacing off, or blushing. " Had she forgotten she missed her outing with Bryan today?" Rita thought.

Diana chuckled, excitement washing through her. "Was it obvious?" Rita giggled, heavenward nodding.

"It was, and it got me curious about what's making you blush and smile." She replied, raising a brow.

Diana heaved a sigh, trying to calm her excitement down, muttering in fast words. "I have a boyfriend." Rita choked on her food, grabbing her water and gulping it down her throat.

After a few minutes of processing the news, Rita asked. "Please come again."

"I have a boyfriend," Diana replied calmly without rushing her words.

Rita kept silent, staring at her.

"Mom, are you listening?" Diana asked, tapping her wrist. Rita nodded.

"Of course, I was. I'm so happy for you. Can't believe you and Bryan worked it out so quickly.". It was time for Diana to choke on her food.

"Bryan?" she asked, frowning.

Did Mom think she was talking about Bryan?

"Yes, who else are you referring to, if not for him?"

"Mom, you're mistaken. I'm not actually referring to Bryan. He's my best friend, and I've explained this to you. Bryan and I can't... He knows this too."

"So, who are you referring to then? I need to know who has stolen your heart, what he looks like, and where he's from," Rita asked.

Diana's shoulders crumbled as she thought more about it.She didn't know much about Michael.

"His name is Michael Dickson. His father is the school owner. He has five male friends, and I'm his girlfriend." Rita raised a brow while Diana bit her lower lip, knowing she didn't have anything more to say about Michael.

"Is that all?" Rita asked, dropping her spoon and entwining her arms below her breast.

"I want to see him this weekend," Rita said. Diana's eyes widened. This weekend.

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