Fate (GXG)

Chapter 3

Dominos POV

We pulled into the main campus of the high school. Looking at it's as big as a small college. I couldn’t help but feel a huge relief that it was finally over. Not saying that college will be easy or easier. That’s not the case, specifically since I'm going to one of the top universities in the country.

”Are you ready to get this s**t over with? Being here is such a drag.” Lexi stated as we entered the building. And after countless rehearsals and preparations, we get to walk across the stage and start the real part of life. We went to our designated rooms to grab our robes and do the final touches on our appearance. The school colors are royal red and royal gold. No, I'm not saying royal because I want to. They specifically let it be known that's exactly the name of our colors of the school. 

My high school's trademark is ’Leaders of life with royalty and elegance’. Everyone is just stuck up entitled, etc. Our school prides itself on its saying but not only that but how well you are in the academic structure. I can't lie, that's about the only great thing about this school. Regardless of who you know or who your daddy is or isn't. We all are ranked on the reasons we are here. 

Like I've mentioned before mother and father are patrons of the school and they graduated from here. Some pay to be here or be associated with its name. Some are here on various scholarships, most like me are here because of their Mother and Daddy. So our seating for this graduation isn't traditional. No, of course not. This school is for the elite. Why would we not go overboard? We are arranged by rank. Based on your GPA you're placed in order one through whatever the max is. I'm ranked number 2. I missed out on being number one because of the final exam in my history class. Received a ninety-eight, however, our number one ranked classmate received a ninety-nine. For f**k sake, I was short by one f*****g percent. My mother was pissed she didn't talk to me for a week. She pushes me to be number one. I can't blame her for that. almost doesn't count. I should have been first.

Whatever our number one ranked student deserved it. She worked very hard to even be here. If I lost to anyone I would rather it be her. Not even Lexi. Who is number three right behind me in the ranks. She’s popular enough I needed to be number one or at least above her. To be honest that was a close call too. 

Lexi was looking at me very critically as I put on my robe and all my cords. I really couldn’t tell what she wanted from me. I could tell she had something on her mind by the way she just kept squinting her eyes. 

“Going deaf on me Lexi or is there something wrong ?” I said with concern. She didn’t respond but I would feel her eyes beaming on me. After finally putting everything on I turn towards her. I presume that she couldn't hear me because of everyone in the room talking loudly. She snapped out of it instantly. 

”What’s wrong hun?” she finally said after snapping out of it. 

”Lexi, are you nervous about dinner? I would be too if I was bringing a f*****g stripper to dinner.” that last part I said in a very aggressive tone but very quietly. I'm still baffled at the idea. You would think a child of a Senator and governor would behave. To that, I would say f**k no! Alexis is wild as f**k and is the complete opposite of me. 

She doesn't even seem to care about the last part. She ignored it ”Where’s that boyfriend of yours. Where did he rank? You have yet to mention him Domino.”

To be honest I forget that I'm even in a relationship because it doesn't feel like I'm in one. Lexi and I watch our share of movies together. In those movies, they show what a relationship...A REAL relationship is like. Why am I with him? I honestly don't know. Could it be that he was the first one to ask me out or my mother won't shut up about him? To be honest he's just there. Don't get me wrong I care about him.. am I in love with him or love him? I don't know what love is and my parents are the greatest examples at the moment. 

I sighed ”He's somewhere near the middle.” 

Alexis isn't very amused by Jocari, that's the polite way of putting it. They hate each other. Just like my mother, Jocari thinks that Lexi secretly wants me and even wants her out of my life. I'm sorry that won't happen and if Lexi wanted me she would have tried or told me. Alexis could think she was in love with someone or she wanted someone. She’ll let you know she's blunt like that. 

”Good, I don't have to check his ass every five minutes of graduation. I guess there won't be a fight then.” She shrugged. Like I said they don’t get along but I’d never replace her. She wouldn’t do anything that wouldn’t help me in the end. She’s never given me an ultimatum. She does question the relationship and honestly, I do too. 

”It's time to start the graduation ceremony guys, let's assemble.” said our graduation coordinator. We line up according to rank. I take a deep breath. Taking steps on foot in front of the other. Finally, I start my life the way I want to. I'm in control... I think’ I say to myself mentally. 

The ceremony itself was beautiful. They started with the lower rank students and proceeded up the ranks making me second to last. They even announced our rank as our name was called. With a class of over seven hundred kids, I zoned out several times. Then Jocari was up on stage. The girls screaming his name caused me to look up and notice his presence. I clapped lightly and smiled at him then continued to think about other things. Lexi nudged me to take me out of my own thoughts but I didn't react or turn towards her. 

I'm debating on keeping him or letting us part ways with this. I'm saying this as if I have options or something. This isn't the case. I just know he wants something that I'm not giving him. And honestly, I don't think I'm interested. All of this felt forced from him and my mother. I was hoping he would be further away from me for school to even more, justifying the breakup. But no, he will attend the rival school that is an hour and a half away.

Ultimately, I know what I should do. It's the matter of when or where exactly. I know I should have done it a long time ago but I don't want to hear my mother nag about it.

They called my name finally and I smiled at my family as they cheered as loud as they could. Also, I looked at the student body. Step one to finding my way is finally over. 

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After the speech of the number one ranking student we all cheered and went to find our families. To no surprise, I see my father, his fiance, and my mother standing in a group. Along with Lexi’s father and mother Just chatting we went to meet them. Out of the corner of my eye, I see my boyfriend, Jocari rush over to my mom and hug her, and shake my father's hand. 

Lexi stops us from approaching, ”Yikes if ya wanna run away with me right now I know the best way to sneak out of here” she laughs while tugging my arm. I almost agree with her. I hate this part, I hate confrontation. I hate the fact they already have it set in stone that he's the one. 

As tempted I am to go with Lexi. I know it's either face them now or later. ”Come on, let's get this and dinner over with.” She pouts and drags her feet. 

My mother sees me first, walking with Lexi. She gives her a passive evil stare and says vindictively, ”Domino, honey, take a photo with you. BOYFRIEND.” She puts a hard emphasis on the boyfriend part. Damn, I hate it here... I wish I could just disappear. My mother continues. ”I need something to show at your future wedding.” 

I mentally gagged. Lexi snickers and whispers to me. ”Yeah Domino she needs something to show at our future wedding.” she says jokingly. Jocari stands next to me as proud as ever. Hasn't really spoken a word to me or anything. He puts his arm around my waist as conservatively as possible. His grim is huge meanwhile, I give a vague smile. I can feel that Lexi is having the time of her life watching this from the camera angle.

After my mother is finished taking a million photos Jocari turns to me and says ”I have special plans for us tonight. I've gotten permission from your mom in advance. It'll be just me and you for dinner.” 

All I can think is great, what a perfect opportunity to stop this s**t show that has been running for four years of my life. I will finally end this. Hopefully, things will go smoothly. Hopefully.