𝐃𝐢𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐧𝐝 𝐱 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞
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Celine and I got down to folding our clothes while some music played in the background. We jazzed up the room with decorations and arranged the furniture to our liking. Checking my phone, I saw that lunchtime was just around the corner – a mere 10 minutes left. We quickly spruced ourselves up, opting for our fanciest outfits, and headed downstairs to grab a bite.
As We stood in the line, excitement and nervousness filled the air. It was our first lunch at the new boarding school, a fresh start in an unfamiliar environment.
Mid-conversation, the doors swung open, and in walked Louis, Louis Bernard, the guy that everyone literally hated, naturally because of his shitty, creepy attitude with others. As Louis's eyes locked onto mine, I felt a wave of unease wash over me., With a cold smirk, Louis directed his gaze toward Celine and sneered, "Well, well, if it isn't the new girls trying to find their place in our world." His words hit me like a punch to the gut, igniting a mix of anger and determination within me. I refused to let him belittle us. I squared my shoulders and met his gaze head-on, not backing down. "we may be new, but I won't let you or anyone else make us feel like we don't belong here, so don't force your luck" celine shot back, her voice laced with defiance. Louis's smirk grew wider, his eyes glinting with a hint of malice. "You're in for a rude awakening, sweetheart. This is our domain, and both of you are just mere intruders., do you even know who am I?" he said, a threatening gaze holding onto his eyes, "enlighten us please?" I replied, "Louis Bernard, dumb girl"
Though his words stung, I refused to let him break my spirit. wise shits, I held my ground, determined to prove myself in the face of his hostility. This encounter marked the beginning of an intense rivalry, a clash of wills that would push us to our limits. "okay idiot Bernard, now if you're done walk away" I shot back, The students gasped while Louis smirked, "Sure, weirdo", "You motherfu-" I scream but Celine shushes me. As Louis walks away
Celine leaned closer to me, her voice barely above a whisper, "Did you see that? the way he was talking to us is unbearable, he really pissed me off, but.. he's kinda hot" I punch her, "He's a jerk okay?" I say in an angry-whisper tone, and we went to settle down at a table, then we start eating..
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As Celine and I left the cafeteria, a surge of animosity pulsed through my veins, fueled by the venomous words Louis had directed at us. The encounter had left an indelible mark of hatred within me, making it difficult to even fathom any potential redemption or understanding.
"Celine," I whispered with a bitter edge, "I can't stand Louis. The way he spoke to us, the cruelty in his words—it's like he thrives on tearing me down." I clenched my fists, a newfound determination surging through my veins., "calm down and ignore him, he's a trouble seeker," Celine whispered back.
as we reached our room, I gasped "Oh damn Cel I almost forgot, I gotta see the principal, he called for me to receive the money that Dad has sent, I'll cya alright?" Celine nodded, and I left the dorm
As I was walking by the elevators, I bumped into a bunch of girls, I could tell that one of them was the popular girl at school because of her blonde hair, and her attitude, this kind of girls were easy to recognize
"Hey there," the girl said, waving in my direction. I smiled and waved back, replying with a friendly "Heyy!", "I'm Natalie, Natalie Williams, the popular girl at school!" she introduced herself, chewing gum and playing with her hair. I couldn't help but feel a sense of apprehension.
"Nice to meet you, Natalie. I'm Cinth-" I replied, trying to maintain a polite tone. "Oh I know who you are, Cinth Gustavo. There have been rumors about my boyfriend's best friend speaking to you, Louis never speaks to anybody besides him, not even me, but why you, newbie?" cutting me off, she said, her tone growing angrier.
"He's not your boyfriend, Natalie," a girl in the back whispered, barely audible. Natalie hushed her. "why does it matter since he's not your boyfriend, it's his best friend" I questioned, "both of the boys are MINE, u understand?!" Natalie said, in a possessive tone, and continued
"Yeah, so I heard you have a phobia of small and confined places, right, Gustavo?" she said with a smirk, clearly reveling in the opportunity to intimidate me. Feeling trapped and caught off guard, I stammered, "Y-yeah, I do. Now, I really have to go. The principal is waiting."
Before I could make any escape, Natalie grabbed my wrist, forcing me into the elevator with her friends outside blocking the way out. Panic surged through me, leaving me trapped. I screamed, feeling the walls closing in on me. Suddenly, the elevator jolted, and another person came, pulling Natalie away from the doors, making her fall to the ground, and Making their way inside before the doors shut. My vision blurred from fear and tears, unsure if they were here to help or just using the elevator. I couldn't see who it was, nor see if it was a male or a female
Strong hands wrapped around me, pulling me into a comforting embrace. "Calm down, it's okay. Nothing will happen, just breathe " a deep voice spoke, warm and calming. It was a guy, I was shocked beyond words. I've never been touched by a man besides my father, As I glanced around the confined space, my breath became heavier and my vision blurry, The guy held me closer, providing a sense of warmth and security. I succumbed to the overwhelming emotions, losing consciousness in his arms.
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Regaining consciousness, I found myself in the school's clinic, surrounded by concerned faces. Celine, tears streaming down her face, stood on my right, the principal and his wife wearing worried expressions in front of the door.
My head throbbed with pain, and a sense of disorientation washed over me. "What... happened?" I managed to ask, my voice shaky.
Celine's tears fell faster as she clutched my hand. "I'm so sorry, Cinth. It's all my fault. I should have never let you go alone. You're not a dumb friend; I am."
I struggled to sit up, wincing at the dull ache in my head. "Celine, it's not your fault," I reassured her, trying to push away the anger and frustration that welled up inside me.
As I turned to look at the clock on the wall, my eyes widened in shock. It was already 7 p.m. "Oh my God, for how long have I been unconscious, Celine?" I asked, a sense of panic creeping in.
Celine quickly checked her phone and started counting the hours on her fingers. "Are you serious!" I exclaimed, my voice rising in disbelief.
Celine sighed, her shoulders slumping. "Unfortunately, I am. It's been 5 and a half hours. I think it's because your last experience with an elevator was when you were 7 years old. This must have been a traumatic reminder of your phobia."
I shook my head in disbelief, unable to comprehend the twist of fate that had led to this moment. "Experiencing this on my very first day at school is not a good sign," I muttered, a mix of frustration and resignation washing over me
"You experienced a panic attack. A student carried you here after he broke open the lift doors because it stopped working. If he hadn't brought you here in time, your condition could have been worse," the principal explained. and continued "The cameras showed that Natalie threw you inside the lift, we'll make sure she gets what she deserves" he ended.
"who's the student, he broke the lift's doors!! damn," I said to myself. and thanked the principal, Celine rushed to help me up so we could leave,
"I'm really sorry, Cinth. I swear I won't let you go through something like that again," Celine's voice carried sincere regret. I offered her a reassuring smile. "Don't sweat it, Celine. I'm fine," With her support, I got back on my feet, and we started making our way back to our room.
Once we arrived, Celine helped me settle onto the bed, ensuring I was comfortable. She truly was a friend who cared.
"who's the student though?" I questioned, "I'm not sure, but I heard that the guy who helped you was the most popular guy in school, everyone knew about the incident, it's literally everywhere, we haven't met him, and I don't know his name, he doesn't really engage with anyone at school, only with Louis, everyone fears him tho because he's.." she stopped, hesitating to continue, "yeah? he's?.." I asked, encouraging her to continue, "cinth.. he is a member of the most powerful British-Italian mafia family", Celine said, her tone washed with worry.
My eyes widen in shock "WHAT!!" I shout, "Mafia?! celine what the actual fuck are u talking about? How did they even enroll a mafia member here, unbelievable!!" I say, "I don't even know, forget about it for now, and get some rest, u need it," celine said, With a gentle touch, she tucked me in, ensuring my comfort before we settled in for the night.
"I can't just forget about it celine, doesn't it sound weird? more like creepy? why'd he help me, I'm pretty sure he didn't only want to use the elevator, he literally pushed Natalie and broke the doors open to help me out" I said, "girl I don't know, I just want to sleep, we'll find out who he is and why he helped u later" Celine mumbled, As we lay in our beds, the room enveloped in peaceful silence, I couldn't help but feel grateful for Celine's unwavering support. Her presence provided solace, a reminder that I was not alone in this turbulent journey.
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As I woke up, a sense of relief washed over me. I managed to gather my strength and slowly rose from the bed. Making my way to the bathroom, I noticed a small envelope placed neatly on our doorstep. Curiosity piqued, I picked it up and carefully opened it. To my surprise, two invitation cards fell from the envelope. I picked them up, realizing they were the welcome party invitations for me and Celine. Excitement filled the air as I handed the card to her, a smile forming on both our faces. "Looks like the party is tonight! We have to go!" Celine exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. I nodded, sharing her excitement. "Absolutely! But we're running late for classes, so let's quickly get ready and head out."
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With the party just two hours away, Celine frantically searched for something to wear. "We have to get ready!" she exclaimed, a mixture of excitement and urgency in her voice."Don't worry," I chuckled, reassuring her. "We'll arrive on time."
Together, we dove into our wardrobes, carefully selecting our outfits for the evening. The anticipation in the room grew as we prepared ourselves, eagerly anticipating the festivities ahead. As the minutes ticked by, we finalized our looks, feeling a surge of excitement coursing through us. Ready to embrace the night, we left our room, ready to make lasting memories at the much-anticipated party
the party was held at the school's hall, a hall special for events like prom, welcome parties, Christmas, etc...
As we made our way into the hall, all eyes turned towards us, their gazes intensifying my anxiety. Celine sensed my unease and tried to reassure me with a comforting smile. "Look who's there," I said tapping Celine's shoulder, of course, it was Louis, with a bunch of girls surrounding him, "girl I can't stand looking at him, now move it, find a table, I'll get us some drinks"
Leaning against a nearby table, I absentmindedly played with my hair while scanning the room for any sign of the guy, All I knew about him was that he is the tallest student at school, I know that because the girls brag about him and his height so much, it made sense since he was a mafia guy. and I thought it would be easy to find him, I don't even know his name
After almost a decade, Celine finally came with the drinks, As we exchanged chats, bursting into laughter, the room was suddenly filled with the enchanting strains of slow music. All eyes turned toward the entrance, where an extremely handsome, tall, dark-haired man with piercing ice-colored eyes, handsome face, muscular tattooed body, walked in. He exuded an air of charisma and drew the attention of everyone in the room, including myself And Celine's, he looked so good in his black shirt, undone buttons made his tattoos visible, it was really attractive. I look at him, curiosity waving across my mind, his eyes wandering across the room until they shockingly landed on mine, I gasped.
For a moment, I averted my gaze, distracted by something at the corner of my eye. When I looked back, the man had vanished, leaving me feeling curious and confused. The girls standing nearby started gossiping, and between their gossip, I only managed to catch that his name is Lorenzo Blackwood, once I heard his name, I was really curious about who he was, he seemed weirdly interesting.
Celine Leaned in, "That guy is really hot Cinth" she whispered, "his name's Lorenzo Blackwood, celine, and I'm guessing he's the one who helped me at the elevators earlier," I said, "oh my.. means he's the mafia member," she said, her tone anxious, and continued..
"it's always the hot guys, but wait, how could you tell that he's the one who helped you?" she snaps, looking at me, "okay so focus on these:- we've never met him before, and he's the tallest guy here, like really, bend down, you'll see his face higher than everybody else," I said, raising an eyebrow, scanning the entrance, "you're a psycho, cinth," she chuckles,
"what r u looking for?" she asks, "for Lorenzo, guess he's gone," I say, "No, Look over Louis's direction," Celine said while pointing to Louis, "aaand, he avoided everybody, and went to Louis, remember when Natalie pointed out that Louis is her 'boyfriend's best friend? see how Louis isn't talking to anybody here but Lorenzo?, it's him." I pointed out, celine nodded in surprise, "Ok investigator, u really have some thinking skills", she chuckled, and we burst into laughter
Lorenzo was standing beside Louis, they were chatting... the cold gaze didn't leave Lorenzo's eyes at all. he looked scary, and mean to be honest
The dance floor was alive with couples swaying to the music, lost in the rhythm of the moment. Celine and I stood on the sidelines, watching as everyone paired up and enjoyed the slow dance. We exchanged a glance, a mix of amusement and resignation passing between us. It seemed like we were destined to be dance wallflowers for the night.
Just as I was settling into my one-person groove, Natalie suddenly appeared, striding confidently toward Lorenzo. Her invitation was clear, and they began chatting. I couldn't help but steal a glance in their direction, trying to appear nonchalant. Lorenzo's eyes met mine, sending a jolt through me. I quickly looked away, pretending to be absorbed in the surroundings, but my heart was racing.
To my annoyance, they chose a spot to dance that was way too close for comfort. Of all the space available, they just had to pick the area near us. Irritation bubbled up within me, and I found myself silently fuming. "Seriously, why am I even bothered by this?" I muttered to myself, my frustration evident.
I decided to distract myself by pulling out my phone, hoping to appear engrossed in something other than the sight of Lorenzo and Natalie dancing together. My fingers tapped away on the screen, a futile attempt to quell the mix of emotions swirling within me. The music's melody seemed distant as I attempted to focus on my phone, all the while aware of the dance playing out just a few feet away
I shifted my gaze away, my eyes scanning the room aimlessly until I caught sight of Louis heading in our direction. My heart skipped a beat, and a sudden wave of excitement and apprehension washed over me. Without thinking, I turned to Celine, gripping her hand tightly. "Louis is coming, LOUIS IS COMING," I whispered with an urgent, hushed tone. Celine's eyes widened, mirroring my mix of surprise and curiosity. "Oh my god, what does he want now? Ughhh," she groaned, her panic palpable., "he clearly likes u" I wink at her, teasing her, and she pushes my shoulder playfully
As Louis approached, his attention seemed to be solely on Celine. A mischievous grin tugged at the corners of his lips, and his words dripped with playful charm. "Looking fine as hell today, aren't we?" he complimented, his invitation to dance evident in his extended hand. Celine shot me a quick "What the heck, I'm freaking out" glance, her eyes wide with a mix of disbelief and nervousness. I couldn't help but interject, my confusion evident. "I thought you despised us earlier, Louis?" I questioned, puzzled by his sudden change in demeanor. Louis chuckled, his carefree attitude on full display. "Come on, it's just a dance," he insisted.
Celine glanced at me, her expression a mix of uncertainty and surprise. After a moment's hesitation, she gave a slight nod, her grip on my hand relaxing as she took Louis's hand. Together, they stepped onto the dance floor, leaving me momentarily alone with my thoughts and a swirl of emotions.
While observing their dance, I realized Lorenzo had disappeared from the dance floor. Instead, I spotted Natalie in a corner, tears streaming down her face. Questions swirled in my mind about where he had gone, but my attention quickly shifted back to my phone.
As time dragged on and boredom set in, I waved at Celine, who was occupied with Louis, deciding to leave because I was so bored. However, my steps were interrupted when my heel broke, causing me to stumble. Just as I was about to faceplant into the floor, my gaze avert's to Lorenzo who swiftly caught me, how did he even reach so fast to me? I could swear that nobody was behind me when I walked,
I found myself locked in his intense gaze. Time seemed to stand still as we stood there, a mix of surprise and connection passing between us. His grip on my back was strong, Lorenzo's piercing eyes searched mine, he basically stared into my soul, a cold stare. "you ok?" he asked, using the rudest voice tone ever. I nodded, momentarily speechless, He sighed, dropped me on the floor, something like a gentle drop, and simply walked away, "Now wtf was that!!" I said to myself, frozen in my place, everyone staring at me, it just made me wanna vanish at this exact moment.
Celine approached and pulled me away with her, taking me back to our table, the principal started speaking, students applauded, and after a while, everyone started walking back to their rooms.
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