To hell with love

The Secret 2

**Attention students, This is a formal announcement from the Dean's office. Final exams are about to commence, and all students are required to report to the designated examination hall as scheduled.

Please ensure you bring your student identification, writing utensils, and any permitted materials. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the seating arrangement and examination schedule. Proctors will be stationed throughout the hall to maintain a secure and orderly environment.

**We wish you the best of luck in your examinations. Please take your seats and await further instructions. The hall was big enough for every student to write their exams, Lilian's seat was far away from Derrick seat and she thanked God a little because she was not sure if she would concentrate with him in front of her. The exams lasted for about two hours but many students have already finished their papers, Lilian was happy that her exams are coming to an end on her birthday this Friday night, it was a perfect time to celebrate. She would like to further modeling carrier more than going to the university but she didn't have a choice cause is her mother's wish. Annabel also has plans to throw a sleep over party with her friends Maureen and Britney, it was the least thing she could to make herself happy while Lillian and the rest was throwing expensive party that cost thousands of dollars she doesn't have the money to and decide to celebrate her Friday night by throwing a sleep over party in her room. It was Friday afternoon and the students celebrated for their completion of their final year exams, Lilian already has decorated the roof top of her parents villa in the beach where she will celebrate her birthday, she already had her posters on the wall promoting her birthday party that Friday night, Joshua and his team went to an expensive restaurant where they celebrated and all bills where on him, Annabel hugged her friends she will miss them especially Maureen she will be traveling to Sweden to study in the university of stockholm, Britney will still remain in Canada to study in anyone of the public universities. Annabel doesn't even know her fate, she is through with high school and wondered if her step mother will allow her further her education even if it is a public university she'll manage and even do part time jobs, but she doubt rose will never let her further her education she needs to find a way to get money from her dad she will discuss it with Joshua maybe he will help her. Joshua, Lilian and Rachel return to the house to greet their parents especially Mr Noel who just return back from traveling for a business deal it was successful and even gave the kids euros in cash, Rachel couldn't believe it this was real cash, Annabel was watching from a corner she was scared to come any closer and when Joshua walked to his room she followed him desperately and knocked on the door he let her in immediately. **

Joshua: what's up girl? you coming to the party right?

Annabel: No not really I have plans for a sleep over party with my friends.

Joshua: wow, I'm i I invited.

Annabel: sorry, girls only.

Joshua: okay, so what do you want?

Annabel: Joshua I need your help, I'm in desperate need for money, I'm through with high school and the way I'm looking at it step mum won't allow me to further my education even if it is a public school I'll manage please help me.

Joshua: it's okay, come on mum is not that bad but I'll help you with the money.

**He brought out the 17,000 euros dad gave to him and place it on annabel's hands, she was shocked as she has never held such amount of money before, tears held up her eyes and Joshua immediately wipes her tears with the back of his palm and hugged her**

Joshua: it's okay, I promise to get more from dad okay.

Annabel: okay **with a teary voice**

**Annabel retired back to her room and hid the money at the deepest end in her drawer and locked it, she put the key in her safe box. She'll do anything to further her education even if it means war, Rose's children are enjoying the other aspect of life people bow to them with respect upon hearing their names, she bears the same name with them but nothing to show for it, well not anymore she must use Joshua to take her own share of the money. Lillian was in her room, looking for the perfect outfit to put on for her birthday party, all eyes must be on her she wants all the attention, clothes where littered all round her room Rachel walked in and saw Lilian's room in a mess**

Rachel: My God, what are you doing?

Lilian: I'm looking for the perfect outfit. But nothing seems to be working.

Rachel: Lilian every outfit here is perfect they are lots of brands here Gucci, Hermes, Prada, Chanel, Dior, Celine just name it.

Lilian: I just want the perfect dress to captivate all attention for my birthday.

Rachel: Since is a beach party, I guess you should try a bikini.

Lilian: Well I don't want that type of attention.

**Rachel laughed, she pointed a Valentino red beach gown for Lilian**

Rachel: I think that would be nice.

Lilian: woah it's beautiful. **The dress was designed with tiny silver platters on it, looking at it one could tell it screams of money**

Lilian: Yeah this would do.

Rachel: Now hurry up and take your bath I'll be waiting for you down stairs.

**Rachel was about leaving when Lilian called her name**

Lilian: Rachel, thanks for everything, for not letting anything get between us.

Rachel: it's okay sis.

**She left, but deep down is not okay, is too already late for an apology. Lilian must feel the emotional torture she went through, today is the day. Annabel went to the kitchen to prepare some snacks for her sleep over party, rose saw her and decide to follow her**

Rose: Hello dear anny, what are your plans after high-school, would you like to go further, stay at home all day, selling food in the streets or get married. **with an evil smirk**