Chapter 3 Why would I stalk you

MADDEN'S MANSION.

Alex stormed into the house like someone who had encountered his enemy on the way.

" Alex are you okay? " Ava asked as he walked past her but he didn't respond.

" He got humiliated in the most awkward way. "Alexa said.

" Humiliated by who? "

" My new friend. " She winked and Ava made an 'oh' sound. " I'll be in my room, mum. " She said and pecked her as she made her way upstairs. Marcus came down few minutes later and settled in the living room.

" Should I make you something to eat?" Ava asked.

" I don't need anything from you. I'm fine. " Marcus said with a straight face.

" Buy you haven't taken anything since you got home. " She said.

" And I said I don't need anything. Until you stop teaching my children from ganging up against their father, then I'll eat. " He scoffed.

" Marcus, you forget that they're my children too. I might have not carried them in my womb but they're still my children. They suckled on my breasts. Stop trying to make me feel bad every slightest chance you get. If you're tired of this marriage, just tell me. Besides our children are old enough to make their own decisions. " Ava said in one breath.

" My children not yours. "

" Fine. Stay out of my room till you think you're ready to give me an answer. " She said and went upstairs. Marcus continued what he was doing without paying any attention to her.

...

NEXT DAY

ESMERALDA'S CABIN.

Rowan woke up before Esmeralda so he didn't all the house chores before he prepared for school. It was almost seven and Esmeralda was still in the room so he decided to check on her.

" I'll surely be there, Douglas. " Esmeralda said smiling as she looked out the window. " No. I'll have to go to school first, then I'll come meet you. There isn't going to be any shoot at the studio. I'll be there, it's a done deal. " She said and hugged up. Rowan clapped behind and she turned sharply.

" How long have you been there? " She asked.

" Long enough for me to hear everything. I'll be there, it's a done deal. Who is this Douglas?"

" He's a friend. "

" Why don't I know about him?"

" You can't know about all my friends. "

" Es, he's a guy which means he's not trustworthy. You can't go out with a guy without my permission. "

" What are you? Twelve years older than me? I'm your older sister, I don't need your permission. " She scoffed.

" You do. You might be the eldest but I'm still the man of the house and you need permission. I want to meet this Douglas guy."

" It's no problem at all. You can come with me to go see him tonight. " She said and he shrugged.

" I'll do exactly that. " He smiled. " Well I'm off to school. " He said and left.

" Why is he always leaving for school so early? " She murmured.

...

Rowan walked into a building. He usually goes there before he goes to school. He opened the door to a room and met no one inside.

" She hasn't come here since yesterday. " A lady said behind him.

" Oh I see. Tell her I was here today if she stops by. " He said and left.

...

He was about entering the science class when he bumped into someone. " Rowan it's you. " He heard a familiar voice say.

" Yes, fool. It's me. " Rowan scoffed.

" I'm not a fool Rowan. Try to be friendly sometimes, it makes you younger you know. " She winked and walked away. " Lest I forget, you missed a lot at the summer camp. Especially with your girlfriend. " She giggled.

" Whatever. " He said and walked away.

" Baby. " A girl screamed and hugged him from behind.

" Jessica, we're in the classroom. " He said softly.

" And? I'll show my love to you everywhere. " She said and pecked his face.

" Pretender. " A girl murmured as she walked past them.

" Pay no attention to them. " Jessica whispered.

" I have a question to ask you. " Rowan said softly.

" It can wait till later. Right now, I have something to give you. " She said and walked him to his seat. She brought out a box and gave it to him.

" What's this?" He asked.

" Something you should open when you get home. " She winked and walked back to her class.

" Don't ever use it if you open that box. " The girl he bumped into earlier said.

" Are you stalking me or what? " He asked.

" I'm too precious to stalk you. I have more important things to do with my time. " She scoffed. " Just don't use it, if you still want to have a life. " She said and sat down.

" Weird!" Rowan murmured and sat down. The first teacher came in and started teaching. They had two more classes before break and Rowan headed to the cafeteria.

" Can I tag along?" His best buddy, Ryan asked.

" You don't need to ask if you're paying. " He said and Ryan chuckled.

" She left?" Ryan asked and he nodded.

" The maid said she hasn't been there since yesterday. " He sighed. " I miss her. "

" She'll come back to her senses one day. Be strong. " Ryan patted his shoulder.

" Thanks. Let's go. You have lots to tell me about the camp. "

" We have lots to talk about. " He smiled inwardly.

" Why does everyone keep telling me that?" He asked no one in particular.

" Because we do have lots to tell you. I don't know why you couldn't make it to the camp, it was free. " A girl said behind them.

" Oh hey fool. " Rowan smirked.

" I'm not a fool. My name is Rihanna. Stick that into your coconut brain. Maybe you need some money too to repair that brain of yours. " She scoffed a d walked away.

" She's such a pest. " Rowan sighed.

" You say that because you haven't tried to speak to her any day. Trust me, you'll change your perspective about her once you do. "

" Whatever. " Rowan laughed but his laugh died down when he saw what was pasted on the wall.

ROWAN MONTEZ IS THE POOREST BOY IN HARMONY HIGH. HE LOATHES ON JESSICA'S MONEY.

" What are they talking about?!" He asked shocked.

" I was going to tell you. All Jessica's words. She even said you can't satisfy a girl. " Ryan said trying to hold his laugh. " I did warn you Rowan. " He said.