Rissa
The attention I received from the other students was one I couldn't prevent.
I would have been such a lonely scholar if not for Zoe and Alex. They got closer and met the real me.
The fun and crazy me.
Our friendship became official last year and since then, we've become inseparable.
We even celebrated our sweet sixteen party together.
And so, my two besties were hanging around the parking lot right next to where the driver had parked.
I quickly jumped out of the car and we engaged in a tight and cozy hug.
"You smell so good, Rissa!" Zoe beamed as her cheeks grew red hot.
She wore an outrageous makeup on her face and it definitely wasn't the typical look Zoe used to have.
"Why's that on your face?" I asked as we skim across the parking lot to the school building.
"My sister's back from Canada and she's dying to practice her makeover skills on someone so I volunteered my innocent and pure face" She answered with a shrug.
Alex bursted out laughing.
"I can barely see your dimples".
Zoe and I shared an amused look.
"So, I heard your parents are back, Rissa" Alex said but it sounded more like a question.
"Yeah...they came back few days ago but we barely got to talk. If only I can order myself a pair of mom and dad that'd spend time with me more often. Its getting quite depressing" I peeved feeling a bit down.
She placed her hand on my shoulder and just as she was about to say something, loud noises of car engines dashing into the compound erupted.
Students clustered and we looked back to watch the upcoming scenario.
It was guards on uniform holding armed weapons. Then three blue Ferrari cars drove smoothly into the premises and parked at the empty spots the same time.
"Is that?----"
"The president's children" I completed Zoe's statement and she gasped.
"Sweet cars. I would do anything to ride one of those!" Alex breaks in excitedly.
"But your dad got you a Lamborghini last month" Zoe pointed out.
"Its outdated!" She rasps and we all giggled.
"And as for you, Rissa. You promised to come to school in your new buggati once school starts" Zoe blurted and I scoffed.
"Everyone's going to think I'm a show off. Why the heck would I bring It to school??" I groused rubbing my forehead.
We resumed to staring at the president's kids and realized they had just stepped down from their rides.
They were three kids, Madison, Diana and the first son, Lucas.
Lucas Is the hottest and wealthiest guy In the whole school.
He's practically every girl's first dream guy in this part of the world, then the next were celebrities, singers and actors.
I would admit that I would date him if I had the chance but I don't put much mind to that cause mom won't let me.
We kept staring at them as they walked gracefully to the school building.
Their entrance never gets boring!
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During lunch hours, Alex and I made our way to gym hall where we had gymnastics rehearsals.
We were both into gymnastic while Zoe preferred swimming.
As we approached our corner, we realized we were late already and other gymnasts had arrived.
The girls surrounded someone who was on a mat doing a very difficult pose. Her legs were barely touching the floor!
Gosh!!! This has to be a film trick.
How on earth could she do that?!
I looked closely to see who the girl was and lo and behold - its Diana!
Yeah...the president's first child.
As in, Lucas's elder sister.
Our eyes met and she smirked.
She's my competition. We both despise each other and that's because she feels like she's good at everything.
They're people of high class and everything but I wonder why she's stooped so low to bully me!
I mean, it could be a really bad thing that she hates me.
I totally forgot about this issue thinking it had ended last semester but here we are again, with the hating...
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I got home and headed straight for the house. Pineapple was running around the place the moment she saw me.
She's so furry and extremely cute. I ambled into the house with it following closely behind me.
The house was dead quiet as it has always been but everywhere was spotless and glittered.
There's no doubt the maids has tidied up the whole mansion.
I went upstairs clutching onto the light schoolbag. All it contained was a notepad and my cellphones.
I walked past a room next to mine which was surprisingly open. Its been ages since the room was touched.
What's going on?...
I went into the room and met three maids cleaning it up.
Am I getting a sibling??
I heard footsteps behind me and I quickly turned to take a look.
It was mom speaking to someone on her phone.
I can't believe she's at home. I thought she would be busy at the office.
"What's going on mom? Why are you getting the room cleaned?" I asked obviously aware that she's the one who asked for the room to be fixed.
She let out a nervous chuckle.
"Please, go to your room and freshen up first. Then you come to your father's library so we can talk, alright?" She said softly and I nodded.
I started going to the room with pineapple trailing after me.
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Rissa's p.o.vI entered the library holding my phone and laptop. I decided to watch some gymnastic videos after having 'the talk' with mom.I'm trying not to get worried about the room being cleaned. Maybe there's something she wants to store in there.Anxiety was eating me alive!.She sat by the other side of the desk where dad normally sits.She was in the middle of a phone call but quickly concluded with it on spotting me.I dropped on the leather seat and dropped the things I was holding."So, mom....what's going on?" I asked curiously.She leaned down and brought out something from the desk before passing It to me across the table.It's a photograph."Do you remember him?" She asked drumming one hand on the other.I gazed into the picture. It's a baby picture of me next to some boy!His hair is d**n curly and thick black
Rissa's povI kept staring as the car doors opened and some men stepped out. God! They're so huge. How's one of them under eighteen???I was yet to conclude when someone else came out of the car and he seemed to be the last.I was amazed by his black curly hair. It was really shiny like he shampooed it two four seven!I folded my arms. So, which of them is the prisoner or should I say, ex convict??I returned back to the chair when they started proceeding towards the house. I hurried up with the meal and the maid cleared the table."Where's my dad?" I asked her after she was done."He left for Massachusetts immediately he arrived this morning" She replied putting the plates on an empty stroller.My lips curved into a frown as she walked away. Dad traveled again and I didn't even get to spend time with him like I wanted.When will he ever be there for me,
Rissa's pov:I folded my hands and stared as he carried pineapple in his hands. I just couldn't hide the feeling that I was greatly disappointed.I think getting rid of this guy would be a tough mission.He began walking towards me and I noticed his steps was like that of some rich dude. It vaguely reminded me of Lucas, the president's son."I think this is yours" He said calmly and I scoffed. This outrageous!I looked away and luckily, my personal maid was passing by carrying a basket."Vivian!" I yelled irascibly and she raced to us."Yes dear" She replied cheerful as always."Take pineapple and give her a thorough bath. I want her scrubbed and washed with the best soap you can find! Then, dry her up immediately and give her a second bath! Do you understand?!" I rasped irritated.Her face dropped.I'm sure she knows I'm angry and def
Rissa's pov:The photo was just enough to leave a grimace on my face. How long has mom been keeping disgusting photos of Mykel and I hugging??"Isn't it cute?" She asked grinning from ear to ear."I think we should burn it" I chimed and mom shot me a scalding look."I've been keeping these photos for more than 13 years now, not even you - Rissa will destroy them. Now sit down" She ordered and I slumped on the seat.Mykel had no choice but to sit beside me since there was just three seats at the table strictly for mom, dad and I.Our dinner was served and just as I was about to dig in, mom's voice emerged."So, like I said earlier, you both will be introducing yourselves properly. And I would gladly watch you two do it. We'll start from you, Rissa. Tell us your hobbies and favorite things so Mykel would get to know. And it'll be helpful for me too because I don't know those things".
Rissa's pov:The school was heavily guarded with top security officers and marshalls. This was because the only kids that attended the school belonged to a wealthy and influential families.The principal wouldn't want to risk a student being kidnapped or attacked under her watch. Before a car drives into the school, it must be searched thoroughly and every individual would be scanned of weapons of any kind.My car arrived at the school gate before Mykel's. I refused to ride to school with him so mom had another car prepared for him.I'm trying so hard to accept the fact that he would be staying with us for months despite the fact that he is from jail.It's not a good thing, it never is.Probably, He's pretending to be quiet and self reserved but inside, He's a fire breeding dragon... Mykel's pov:We finally passed through the check point and
Rissa's pov:Mykel looked shy and nervous. The entire students around fixed their eyes on him like he was some alien or something.Alex and Zoe weren't an exception.Jesus Christ!! This is getting too much.If only they knew he has been in a juvenile detention center for years. They wouldn't even let him get into this school. Mykel's pov:I summoned courage and turned away from the multiple eyes that had me roped.I needed to keep me moving. Otherwise, I'd go crazy.I bumped into a boy on my way in who had glasses on. He's hair was curly and thick and you'd almost think he's an Indian.My eyes dropped to his books that has crashed on the floor. We both stooped to pick it up at the same time.At least he's not staring at me like I had two heads."Sorry, I wasn't looking" He said, his hands shaking
Mykel's pov:I was so glad that I wasn't classmates with Rissa. My classroom was right next to hers just like our bedrooms.My new classroom is quiet and we barely up to ten. Just the way I wanted it.I took a seat at the back row before setting out the contents in my schoolbag.Rissa's mom also mentioned getting a new cellphone just for me. As much as I would like being under her care, I would also want to return back to Korea.I can't stay here forever neither do I need to adjust to this life.Its not going to end and from the way I see it, Rissa's going to get me into trouble with her awkward hatred for me.I felt a tap on the shoulder and I looked to see who it was. Oh! Austin.What's he doing here??"Seems like we are both in makeup class" He chimed into my thoughts."Makeup class??" I asked curiously."Yeah...this class is made es
Mykel's pov:"I'm serious, let's go" Austin groused persistently.The boys had already noticed my presence and they quickly stopped torturing the girl.She gathered her wears and ran off with tears allover her face. I sighed and took my coat from Austin.The boys started leaving and were practically hiding their faces.That's not usual. I was expecting them to pick a fight. Its been a while since I exercised my knuckles.We hurried up and left the place after using the restroom. Lunch time must be over by now."Do you wanna know why they left you?" Austin asked sauntering behind me."They thought I must be the son of someone important so before they attack, they'd find out my background to avoid their father to loose their jobs" I replied and his jaw dropped."You're so smart, bro! That's totally the reason. This school is full of weirdos. Poor girl. Imagine what would