Just a little bit of your heart

"Awwn"' Ariana blushed in her sleep while stirring and eventually woke up.

"not again'' she mumbled and smiled still blushing with her cheeks fluttered, she just dreamt about her childhood crush who she has grown still crushing on but haven't met yet.

She always follow him on social media and some television shows, she is among the top 10 people who first view his posts,

she started crushing on him when she was twelve and now she's nineteen.

Meet Ariana Gabriel average in height, chubby,light skinned, she is the true definition of beauty, almond shaped eyes with grey eye balls which looks charming, shoulder length hair, curvy but not too curvy and crazy too.

Her mom Anna Gabriel an elegant woman who owns a restaurant, though the restaurant is a small and local one but it's known for its rich and tasty foods and delicacies.

Mrs Anna frowned as the thought of not raising enough money for her daughter's education fee breaks her heart,

she felt guilty, guilty that she isn't able to grant Ariana her right to education.

'"mom what is going on??? Ariana angelic voice brought her mom out of her thoughts.

She just finished dressing up, cleaned the house before coming to her mom's restaurant which was just some miles away from the apartment, only to find her mom sitted in the kitchen of the restaurant looking worried and lost in her own thought.

''why is your face like this??? Ariana asked again

'"child !!!! Mrs Anna, Ariana's mom called jerking out of her thoughts

''mom I asked you a question,why is your face like this?

you are still thinking about my education aren't you??? Ariana asked

"'Ariana!!! her mom called holding her hands

"'i feel guilty Ariana, you are supposed to be in school with your mates but you aren't, you only come to this little restaurant of mine to work your ass out but still there isn't enough money to send you to SASCON HIGH.

It hurt me alot when I see other kids go to school while you work your ass out in my shop, i feel am not capable, i feel like the worst mother ever, I just feel horrible and I hate my self for it'" Ariana mom said crying profusely.

"But Mum I'm not complaining, I know our condition and I'm really comfortable with it, you should stop crying unnecessarily and cheer up'' Ariana said trying to console her mum

''mom quit crying or I will cry too you know you

look old and look ugly up"what can I ever do without you my baby" Mrs Anna replied while smiling

"virtually everything mum, you are a strong woman with a big heart and I will always be with you and support your decisions" Ariana said as if taking a vow.

"thank you baby" her mum replied smiling brightly

"perfect I love that smile now let that smile remain on your face and never forget that your baby loves you alot"Ariana said stressing the word "ALOT " while cupping her mum cheeks with her little palms ,

and they finally left the kitchen to take their customers orders.

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................ No matter what they call us 🎼🎶

what so ever they do 🎶🎼

no matter how they hurt us 🎼🎶

I'll still stand by you 🎼🎶

my love for you is unconditional 🎶

till I take my last breath 🎼🎶

I'm still in my 🎶🎼

I'll keep on loving you 🎼.🎶..................

Adriel kept singing and playing his piano with his eyes closed, he was in his favourite white shirt and white short pants with a pair of blue flip flop on his foots,

seated in his room he was perfecting one of his recent songs he just wrote.

" Bang bang " a maid knocked softly on his door

"what do you want" he asked grumpily

"ump sir, dinner is ready"the maid said from outside Adriel's room

"And so?? he asked again

"you should come outside for dinner sir" she replied humbly and calmly

"what" Adriel half yelled opening the door to face the maid properly,

"did you just command me??? adriel asked with raised brows

"N.....no s.....sir i dare not" the maid replied stuttering and shivering in fright ,

"But I feel you just commanded me'" adriel replied with his head tilted to the left

" No sir I didn't " the maid tried justifying herself but Adriel was so bent on frustrating her.

"First you commanded me and now you are indirectly calling me a liar uhn??? Adriel asked

"No Sir I'm not I'm really sorry but I can't call you a liar" she replied already crying,

" and what if I decide to sack you??? Adriel asked with sarcasm a little noticeable in his voice,

and As if the word "SACK" broke the bones in her body, she immediately knelt down begging and pleading for mercy

"please sir I'm sorry, I'm really sorry it won't happen again, never, it won't '" she pleaded with tears falling freely from her eyes and down to her jawline before trailing down her neck

Adriel only smirked cause he was enjoying how the poor maid was on her knees begging and pleading for his mercy.

"get the f*** out of my sight" he half yelled and the poor maid ran away quickly while using her dress to wipe away her tears.

"Hello kid bro" peculiar Adriel sister called immediately she sighted Adriel on the stairs

"here she goes again" he mumbled and walked to the dining table.

"I heard some noises upstairs I hope you didn't sack any staff again" peculiar said

while adriel walked past her to seat at the other end of the dining table

"they are my staffs and employees, no I mean they are my maids and........

"And I placed the job notice outside the house interviewed them and employed them" peculiar interrupted him

"But i pay there freaking salary and I have the right to sack them whenever and however I want to" Adriel defended

"Adriel" she said softly this time around

"can you just let me eat in peace" Adriel demanded

"you are a rude jerk"peculiar said to Adriel's hearing

"whatever, but I'm still your brother" he replied rolling his eye balls.

He dished out his own food and continued eating without acknowledging the presence of his sister

"Oh my goodness don't tell me it's that innocent

poor little girl you scolded or rather you intimidated her" Peculiar asked in realization

"Adriel when will stop Being a jerk and less intimidating to other people

they are humans too" Peculiar said trying to make him feel guilty but it wasn't working at all

"can you just let me eat in peace?? Adriel asked feeling frustrated already

"No you should admit that you are wrong I mean very wrong" she said

"hell No,I can't " Adriel said in disbelief

"you won't or you can't ??? peculiar asked just to be sure she heard right

"yeah I won't and i can't " adriel said again

"if you won't then I will frustrate you till you finally admit that you are wrong"Peculiar said

"Well suit yourself " he said already tired of the issue.

"Oh Adriel there is this new guy in school he's so cute I mean cuter than you are...... ................... Peculiar kept on talking and blabbering just to frustrate Adriel and it seems to work because he was wincing in frustration

"Gross Adriel I f****** hate noodles and Bethel is an annoying girl, she's just so full of herself she's proud and she's also a bitch,

I can't believe we were once friends..... ....... peculiar kept on talking while Adriel couldn't take it anymore so he decided to leave the dining table for his room but stopped right on his track when he heard what peculiar said.

"Nicole, miquel and Mikel are coming over tomorrow to finally live with us and the good news is that they will be attending SASCON HIGH and also our special lectures,

finally this boring house will be lively again............

"wait ,what!!! Adriel shouted in disbelief

"you mean Nicole and her Brothers will be joining us tomorrow??? he asked

"yes baby bro, I'm so happy, at least

I won't shop alone" she said giggling loudly

"ohh No God I don't wanna die yet, please don't punish me this way" Adriel said with his face crumbled

"what are you saying?? this boring home will be lively again

"No peculiar, my once heaven on Earth home will be hell on Earth, I mean the Logan's are one hell of a trouble" Adriel cried out.

yeah the Logan's are troublesome,

Nicole, Miquel and Mikel Logan are peculiar and Adriel's maternal cousins.

Nichol is the eldest and the first child of the Logan's while Miquel and Mikel are twins

troublesome twins,

they can tease someone till there's no more space for teasing

they are very silly and troublesome.

"I hope they've changed their silly attitudes'" he mumbled angrily and walked upstairs to sleep over everything.

"mom !! Ariana called her mom,she was in the restaurant taking orders while her mom was in the kitchen dishing out the foods.

"Rian what's wrong??? her mom shouted from the kitchen

(Rian is the short form of Ariana).

"Mrs Raphael wants to have a word or two with you" she said to her mom who was coming out from the kitchen with a tray of food a costumer ordered for.

"ooh,hey there Mrs Raphael" Ariana's mom greeted.

Mrs Raphael is a very wealthy woman,kind and sweet, she loves to try out many delicacies and after trying Ariana's mom's delicacy,she couldn't get enough of it

she love eating at Ariana's mom restaurant.

She's just like a family friend to Ariana and her mom.

"I'm fine Mrs" Raphael replied

"can I have a word with you ??? she asked Mrs Anna was standing at the age of a table looking curiously at Mrs Raphael while Ariana walked quietly to attend to the other waiting customers.

"sure you can" Mrs Anna replied taking the next available seats opposite Mrs Raphael.

"Mrs Anna?? Mrs Rafael called holding Mrs Anna's left hand

"yes is there anything wrong" Mrs Anna asked not able to contain her curiosity

" Promise me you will be open and honest with me" Mrs Rafael said clunging to Mrs Anna's left hand

"Okay I promise to be open and honest" Mrs Anna said but not sure about that promise

"I've been wanting to discuss this issue with you but don't really know how you feel I don't want you to think I'm a busy body who only have interest in other people's issues " Mrs Raphael said not sure if she should say it or not.

"No Mrs Raphael just say what you want to say I won't feel you are a busy body ,it only shows that you are concerned about me " Mrs Anna said reassuring her

" okay but don't find it offensive" Mrs Raphael said

"No problem,I won't" Mrs Anna replied smiling

"okay , Why is Ariana not in school she should be in school with her peers instead of walking in your shop please don't get me wrong I didn't mean she shouldn't work for you but there's time for everything and now is the time for her to be in school which she is not" Mrs Raphael said calmly and softly

" Mrs Raphael ?? Mrs Anna called

" I want you to know that it's also breaks my heart to see my daughter work day and night just to raise her school fees to attend high school,

we are all trying our best and I want the best for my daughter , it's her dream and also my dream to see her attend SASCON HIGH

but there isn't enough finances to pay for her fees"

Mrs Anna said tearing up already

"Oh " Mrs Raphael Muttered

"that's bad" she thought to herself

"No, don't do this Mrs Anna, please don't cry God will see you through and I'll see what I can do to help" Mrs Anna assured

"And thanks for trusting me and also talking to me openly Mrs Raphael said sincerely.

" I don't want to be a burden to you Mrs Raphael I'll try raising the money to send Ariana to school you shouldn't bother yourself" Mrs Anna protest

"Hell No Mrs Anna you're not a burden or liability to me you are like a friend to me and friends do help friends just like the saying "A friend in need is a friend indeed" so quit saying you're a burden to me " Mrs Raphael said.

"thank you so much Mrs Raphael you're a very nice person and I feel as if a Burden I've been lifted off my shoulder the minuit i shared my plight with you, i'm very happy I open up to you" Mrs Anna appreciated

"Don't mention, By the way your food taste much more better than the last time I came here" what's the secret Mrs Raphael asked

"well there isn't any secret it's just that I'm not the one cooking again that's why it's different from the one you tasted last time you came" Mrs Anna Confessed

"Oh wow really" Mrs Raphael asked

"yeah sure" Mrs Anna replied

"So who is this great chef "Mrs Raphael asked

"Oh the chef??? the chef is Ariana , she has been the one cooking all the dishes all this while " Mrs Anna replied

"Oh my God I never knew Ariana is a great cook" Mrs Rafael said still amused with what she heard

"of course she is,. she learnt from her mother" Mrs Anna bragged

"but she's cooks better than her mother, if I'm to choose between she and her mom I will choose her cause food taste better than yours" Mrs Rafael tease

"Now I'm jealous" Mrs Anna pouted

"Quit doing that, you are too old for that" Mrs Raphael said

"Hahaha" Mrs Anna laughed

"Alright then I'll be on my way now, I have an appointment with my board of directors take care of yourself and Ariana too and my regards to Ariana and tell her I will reward her for her great cooking skills" Mrs Raphael said grabbing her bag to leave

"Okay I will take care of myself and Ariana too and you should also take care of yourself too.

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"Finally they are here " Peculiar screamed from the sitting room where she've been peeping and waiting for a cousins to arrive.

She quickly ran outside to welcome them in.

"Gracious Lord, Nicole !!!! your ass is bigger than mine and you've grown taller" she said hugging Nicole while Miquel and Mikel stood there watching the two drama queens.

"Hell No peculiar, you shouldn't say that, your ass is still big even bigger than mine have you forgotten it's like a big round center table??? Nicole teased.

"Don't be ridiculous " Peculiar said hitting Nicole's arm Playfully with a smile on her face.

"Ahem ahem ahem" Miquel and Mikel coughed loudly just for the two drama queens to notice their presence.

"Oh the letter M twins" peculiar called in realization.

"Oh no Miquel!!!

Mikel is taller than you are peculiar said walking up to the twins.

"No I am taller than him Miquel defended

"Don't deny the fact and stop justifying yourself Mikel is taller than you are" Peculiar argued

"You shouldn't say that, it's harsh and it hurts" Miquel said holding his chest in a dramatic way.

"Hahaha" they all laughed at miquel facial expression.

"BUT like seriously it's not funny ,i'm the eldest twin and I'm taller so you should stop taking sides with Mikel" Miquel continue arguing

"But you know I always stand for the truth and I never lie" Peculiar said

"Hahahaha, the truth indeed when your name says otherwise " pecuLIAR" which means you're a liar a very pretty liar" Miquel teased and ran inside.

"Did he just ..........-- peculiar was saying when her voice trailed and she started running after Miquel

"Hahaha hahaha hahaha" Nicole and Mikel kept on laughing hilariously.

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"Hey handsome bro you're back we've been waiting for you all day " Miquel rushed to Adriel immediately the burst open revealing Adriel

"OMG Adriel , you look charming more charming than the last time we met " Mikel said.

They didn't allow Adriel reply them they kept on talking and blabbering trailing behind Adriel .

"This night can't be any better" Adriel thought to himself.

"your muscles,oh My God, they've grown bigger.............. Miquel and Mikel kept on talking until they got to the door of Adriel's room.

Adriel quickly opened the door and then turn around to face his naught, silly and troublesome cousins.

"guys thank you for escorting me to my room

good night And I'll see your pretty faces tomorrow" Adriel said with a smirk on his face before shutting his door right on the faces of his cousins.

"What was that??? Miquel asked and it came out more like a whisper.

"Such a rude brat " Mikel said

"I heard that Adriel shouted for his room

"f*** off dildo " Mikel said and walked back to the room he share with his brother

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"Hahaha hahaha" Nicole laughed hilariously at what peculiar was saying.

"I also humiliated her , she thinks she's smart but I showed her I'm smarter and thank goodness you are now here and we will deal with her together" Peculiar said with a Victoria smile on her face

"Yeah, I can't believe Bethel can do such a thing" Nicole said in disbelief.

"sure she can, she's a b**** I hate her I can't believe we were once friends" peculiar said

"She doesn't worth our time so let's forget about that b**** and sleep, good night I will occupied next room" Nicole said dragging her bags.

"Hell No baby, we are stuck together you aren't leaving, so we are sharing this room " Peculiar said.

"Alright if you insist Nicole said giving up not wanting to argue with the troublesome peculiar .

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It was Sunday Mrs Anna and Ariana decided to rest at home because the week was really stressful for them.

They were having lunch when suddenly the doorbell rang.

"Expecting anyone?? Ariana asked her mom looking at her confused.

"No I'm not or maybe it's the neighbor " Mrs Anna replied.

"Alright then I'll go get the door " Ariana said wiping her lips with a napkin before getting up to check who was at the door.

"Mrs Raphael?? she called in Surprise and amazement.

"Hey pumpkin , how're you doing "Mrs Raphael asked beaming with smiles,using her left hand to touch Ariana's right cheek while her right hand held her small side bag.

"Ariana who is at the door ??? Mrs Anna shouted from the dining table.

"Mom it's Mrs Raphael Ariana said ushering Mrs Raphael in

"Mrs Rafael ??" Mrs Ariana thought to herself

"WOW Mrs Raphael" Mrs Anna called walking to the sitting room.

"Miss Anna how's your day going " Mrs Raphael asked.

"Very well thank you , please have a seat" Mrs Anna said

"Ariana please get something to drink" Mrs Anna told Ariana.

"Alright Mom,"' Ariana said before going into the kitchen to get Mrs RaPhael something to drink.

"So , to what do I own this visit Mrs Anna asked smiling

"Remember I told you that I will reward Ariana for a great cooking skills??? miss Raphael asked dipping her right hand into her small side bag.

"ye......s" Mrs Anna reply confusedly drawing the word "YES"

"Okay, this the reward Mrs Raphael said stretching out a small brown envelope to Mrs Anna.

Ariana's stood beside her mom after serving Mrs Raphael a glass of apple juice .

Mrs Anna tried opening the envelope but Mrs Rafael stopped her.

"Allow Rian open it herself, besides it's her reward and not yours"

Mrs Rafael rebuked

Mrs Anna nodded disappointedly and pass the envelope to Ariana

"OH My God " Ariana screamed with joy immediately she opened the envelope

she couldn't believe what was written on the paper that was inside the envelope.

Mrs Raphael smiled in satisfaction as she saw the excitement on Ariana's face.

"what's wrong ???? Mrs Anna ask frightened by Ariana's sudden scream

"Mom you won't believe this" Ariana said still finding it hard to believe it herself

"what's that??? Mrs Anna asked curiously

" I've been registered into SASCON HIGH Already

I just have to wait for Monday which is tomorrow to start attending classes" Ariana broke the news to her Mom rushing her words.

she was very happy and her eyes started tearing up as well.

Mrs Anna stood there unable to move

she was so shocked to the Bone that she couldn't even blink her eyes.

Ariana was really happy and the thought of seeing her crush in SASCON HIGH made her more happy.

"Mom this is a dream come true, this is a very big miracle Mrs Raphael thank you so much it means alot to mom and myself '" Ariana said trying to go on her knees to show her appreciation but Mrs Raphael immediately held her up and pulled her into a warm hug.

"Mrs Rafael what can I ever do to repay your kindness " Mrs Anna said also in tearing up after regaining herself.

"you don't have to do anything Mrs Anna, Ariana here deserves the best Mrs Raphael said to Mrs Anna, and to you Ariana, all you have to do is to go there, show them the stuff you are made of, come out with the best result, make your mom and myself proud and don't let anyone bully you, I'm trusting you to do well and be the best, Ariana don't let anyone intimidate you, you shouldn't mind your background just focus and never give up and don't make me regret ever making this decision". Mrs Rafael said to Ariana who listened attentively.

I I'll try my best ma'am, I'll make you proud and make my mom proud as well, you will never regret taking this decision " Ariana said or rather vowed.

"You won't regret this, Mrs Rafael you will never regret it " Mrs Anna assured.

"Alright then I'll take my leave, your uniform will be sent to you later in the day and you will start attending classes by tomorrow " Mrs Anna said to Ariana before leaving.

"Mom I'm really happy finally I'll be going to SASCON HIGH" Ariana said to her mom after Mrs Raphael left the house.

"yes dear I'm happy too, and now don't ever make Mrs Rafael regrets taking this decision............................................... Mrs Anna continue advising Ariana.

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"just a minute" Nicole shouted

"God!!,this girl is so slow,she has taken like forever just to apply little makeup " peculiar kept mumbling to herself while waiting for Nicole in the sitting room.

"I'm done" Nicole said climbing down the stairs

"finally you decided to come downstairs uhn???

it's school we are going to not a dinner date" peculiar said to Nicole grumpily

"Duh, whatever,I just have to look good

maybe i might find my Mr right in school today" Nicole replied giggling

"ooh yeah, just like Anderson " peculiar chirped in, her once grumpy mood turning to a joyful mood.

"and who the hell is Anderson" Nicole asked

"he is the new hottie in school, he is in our grade but i don't get to see him always cause he attends the public lectures while i attend the private one " peculiar spilled.

And that true.

Only Adriel and peculiar attend the private lectures which is also called special lectures

and now that Nicole, Miquel and Mikel are here,they will also attend special lectures

Actually the school is owned by Adriel's father

and those related to Adriel attends private and special lectures.

" Ooh my goodness,is he that cute?? Nicole asked

"yeah very cute........................ peculiar couldn't stop describing Anderson as they walk straight to their ride which will take them to school.

Adriel, Miquel and Mikel already left for school and they went with same car.

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"mum how do i look"Ariana ask their mom who was seated on the bed.

" you look gorgeous as ever my baby the uniform looks nice on you, I bet the boys in SASCON HIGH will not be able to resist you" her mom teased

"mom stop it, you know I'm not going there for boys" Ariana pouted with her cheeks fluttered

"Alright baby let me leave you to dress up quickly and come downstairs for breakfast before going okay??

"yes Mom I'll be there in some sec" Ariana said picking up a hair brush to brush her hair.

After taking her breakfast her mom gave her extra money,

though she's to go with the school bus but her mom still gav e her some money.

Everything I've been taking care of, Mrs Raphael even but her a laptop.

all she have to do is to take her laptop,her phone a small notepad, a pen and then use the school map to locate her class

Ariana ran outside to wait for the school bus, after some minutes of waiting the school bus finally arrived and she got inside and the school bus zoomed off

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🏨SASCON HIGH🏨

Adriel, Miquel, Mikel, Nicole and Peculiar where inside there own special classroom talking laughing and hitting each other playfully

lectures has not began yet so they were chattering .

Mikel who suddenly look outside the window, saw a pretty girl with shoulder length hair and grey eyes walking to the third floor while staring at her phone.

"Wow" he exclaimed and everybody present in the classroom quickly turn towards the window to get a glimpse of what Mikel saw.

"wow "everyone chorused including Adriel

"I guess she's a newbie " Nicole said

"and she's beautiful too" Peculiar added

"yeah and I love mingling with pretty girls" Nicole said again

"me too and let's make her our friend" Peculiar whispered into Nicole's ear and Nicole giggled too in agreement.

"she's really pretty" Miquel complimented

"yeah but too bad , we TWIN SWEAR not to have anything to do with any girl until we are done with high school" Mikel chirped in.

"Awwwn"Adriel, Nicole and Peculiar chorused and burst into laughter

"whatever"Mikel rolled his eyes and walked back to his seat.

"Dude Don't do that too much or your eyes will roll to the back of your head" Adriel teased Mikel and they all burst into another round of laughter except Mikel who was starring angrily at Adriel

"But she's pretty though"Adriel confessed after the laughing session came to an end

"Yeah she will be good for you, you know??? Nicole winked at Adriel

"Hell No,I don't know anything"Adriel said in disgust

and then another laughing session began.

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Ariana located her classroom

it wasn't hard for her to locate it though

all thanks to her phone and bigger thanks to the map in her phone.

She was in grade 5 already,

Grade 5 was the final grade in SASCON HIGH.

She climbed up the stairs to the third floor meant for seniors ONLY,

she reluctantly opened the door and all eyes where on her and then some of them started murmuring.

she could clearly hear what they were saying but she didn't give a damn because,

she was used to those compliments anyways and she wasn't shy nor does she have stage fright.

Ariana's eyes quickly caught what was on the white maker board. "English" was boldly written on the large white maker board, there was a book shelf beside the white maker board too and a pretty blonde hair lady in her early 30s was standing in front of the class talking but she stopped talking when Ariana walked in.

Ariana already knew she was the English teacher.

"Hello miss how may I help you " the the blonde hair lady asked Ariana

"Hi ma'am, I'm new here and according to my map this is supposed to be my class " Ariana said boldly.

"oh wow you are the news today Mrs Raphael enrolled right?? the blonde asked

"Good Lord!!!! she knows me already" Ariana thought to herself.

"Yes ma'am "Ariana replied smiling.

"Hmmmm " The teacher nodded her head.

"Alright class, we have a new students" the teacher said facing the class again

"come on over here " she said referring to Ariana

"please introduce yourself" the teacher said to Ariana again.

"yes Ma'am" Ariana quickly nodded and spoke up

"I'm Ariana Gabriel and I hope we get along very well "Ariana said smiling and the class wowed and clapped their hands for her.

"welcome Ariana " some one shouted from the back seats

"come sit beside me" another Shouted from the third roll .

the students were all admiring Ariana loudly until a girl asked

"where you enrolled by your parents??

she was Celine Clifford the school Queen.

her father is also a huge shareholder of the school too.

Ariana didn't reply her

"yeah answer her " Nikki chirped in.

Nikki and Tiana are Celine's best friend.

Ariana couldn't say a word and suddenly the class became noisy and almost everyone started shouting

"answer her!! answer her !!"most of the class shouted.

the teacher tried calming the students down but it wasn't fruitful.

" WAIT "Ariana shouted and everywhere became silent again,

"I was enrolled by a family friend because my mom couldn't afford the money" Ariana said truthfully

"Ew, she's a low life '" Celine shouted again

"Gross"Nikki and Tiana shouted too.

but other students had a sympathetic Look on their faces.

"Miss Ariana Gabriel please you can have your seats" the teacher said and resume what she was doing on the board

"come over here" a girl said waving at Ariana

she was the same girl who shouted "COME SIT BESIDE ME" earlier on and Ariana walked to the exact place the girl was sitting and she sat beside her.

"Hi I'm Brittany the girl said

"Hi but you already know my name" Ariana replied smiling And the Brittany girl smiled back

"yeah"Brittany replied.

Ariana Jotted down every necessary things in her notepad and also wrote them in her laptop just in case she lose her notepad.

finally the English teacher left the class and the remaining subject teachers came in and thoughts the class before the bell for breakfast rang.

"let's eat breakfast together Brittany offered

"okay just a sec" Ariana replied arranging her stuff inside her yellow backpack before putting it on her back .

Since she doesn't have any friend and everybody was walking in pair

she decided to follow Brittany.

Brittany tucked on Ariana's arm and they went to the cafeteria together.

"can we be friends " Brittany asked Ariana while munching on her food

"ump i don't know" Ariana said not sure of what to tell her

"common I don't bite, I just want to be your friend because I like you and you are so bold" Brittany said trying to convince Ariana.

Ariana was quiet for a while contemplating on what to tell Brittany, she looked at the pleading girl who was pouting and giving her a baby look.

"Look Brittany, I'm not ready for any emotional trauma"Ariana finally said after thinking for a while.

"what emotional trauma ??? Brittany asked confusedly.

"friends are betrayals and I'm not ready for anybody betraying me and I'll have to face emotional trauma " Ariana tried explaining

"But I won't betray you please just give me a try I promise you won't regret it " Brittany said

"fine " Ariana said giving up already

"Friends??? Brittany asked

"yeah friends" Ariana agreed

"hippie" Brittany screamed in excitement

"come on eat up and let me show you around the school " Brittany said giggling.

"hold on I'm coming ''Ariana said with mouthful of rice and chicken stew.

She wanted to ask about "him" but Brittany dragged her outside the cafeteria.

she kept on thinking if her stay in SASCON HIGH will be a pleasant one or not.

It's been a month and 3 week ever since Ariana started attending SASCON HIGH, everything have been going alright but Celine and her crew have been a pain in the ass.

They torment and bully Ariana and of course,she always retaliate, she doesn't mind the fact that she was a nobody, some of her class mates taunt her and speak rudely to them but she also speak back more rudely that they get embarrassed and wish not to ever cross path with her.

though her crush has always been in school but she hasn't met him yet, she have tried really hard to see him but all her effort proved useless, he comes really early to school and leaves late or more earlier.

If not for the fact that she normally help her mom in the shop, she would have stay late in school just to see him face, she even tried waiting for him to either pass by but he didn't and it baffles her, she sometimes wonder if he sleeps in school.

"How can someone just decide to lock himself indoor and not come out to receive the natural breeze??? Ariana wondered to herself.

Ariana's friendship with Brittany have grown stronger,they do almost everything together and go everywhere together too, Brittany always complain that Ariana declines her request of riding Ariana to the restaurant or The house, Ariana always insist on boarding a cab and going alone .

It was a beautiful Tuesday morning, Ariana as usual followed the school bus to school after saying bye to her mom,she arrived at school only to notice the students present in the school compound starring and murmuring at her,she over looked and continued walking to her class not until Brittany ran to her panting, trying to catch her breath while bending with her hands on her knees.

"Rian haven't you seen what that bitch did??? Brittany asked still panting

"Is that why you are running???, she's not worth your energy" Ariana replied ignorantly

"Rian, it's not that,. Open the school page" Brittany said and Ariana reluctantly brought out her phone from her backpack and logged into the school page

"What??? Ariana shouted after reading what was posted in the school group page.

SHE'S A LOWLIFE PAUPER WHO WORKS IN HER MOM'S STINKING RESTAURANT.

SHE'S A BITCH WHO SLEEPS AROUND WITH MEN FOR MONEY.

Her picture was under the caption,a picture of her hugging her favorite uncle, uncle leo,he was there only family, he delivers pizza and he came over to the restaurant to say HI to his sister and niece.

Ariana love uncle leo because he was a kindhearted man and never knew who took that picture.

The picture was captured in her mom's restaurant.

The accusation of SLEEPING AROUND WITH MEN FOR MONEY didn't upset her but calling their only means of survival STINKING was what infuriated her.

"I'll deal with that bastard" she mumbled angrily and was about walking to the class to lash out at Celine and her crew when they suddenly appeared.

"Liked what you saw??? Celine asked Ariana in a mockery tone

"You idiot, how dare you??? How dare you call my mom's restaurant STINKING??? Ariana asked angrily

"The pauper isn't even ashamed" Nikki voiced out and a resounding slap landed on her left cheek

"You monster" Nikki called angrily,wanting to hit Ariana back but her hand was held in the air and another slap was dropped on her other cheek before her and was released, they were already surrounded by students who were present in school, Adriel and his siblings were not excluded, peculiar and Nicole were surprised by Ariana's reaction, Miquel and Mikel were enjoying the scene like they were in a cenema while Adriel had a smile on his face but didn't know exactly why he was smiling.

The students laughed at how Nikki frowned and ran away in embarrassment while Tiana ran after her to console her.

"You don't hit my friend" Celine said and pulled Ariana's hair

"Damn " Ariana cussed silently and bite Celine's hand

"Arrrrh" Celine screamed in pain

"Jerk" Ariana said with a smile on her face and also dragged Celine's hair too

"You can insult me all you want but you shouldn't insult my mom's restaurant, don't drag anything connected to my mother into our game of hatred,

I don't even hate you and i don't know why you hate me but I won't warn you again, don't you ever insult my mom's restaurant or anything else connected to my mom" Ariana said and pushed her roughly to the floor and she landed heavily on her butt

"Hahahaha" the students laughed

"Stupid spoilt brat" Ariana said and turn to hold Brittany hand so they can leave but only for her to get a glimpse of him, a glimpse of the person she've been longing to see but what she doesn't understand was why he was smiling at her.

Did he just as smile at me???

Yes he did

Oh my goodness, he's actually smiling at me

Wait!!! But why his he smiling at me??

Whatever, but his smile is pretty

Ariana kept talking to herself inwardly,she was excited that she saw her childhood crush and he was smiling at her.

Like seriously,who wouldn't be happy to see her crush smiling at her???

"Brittany, let's go" Ariana said moving her gaze away from him

"Babe you were so good, you dealt with them accurately and didn't give me any chance to help" Brittany hailed Ariana,on their way to the class room

"She can mess with me all she wants but she shouldn't mess with Mom or anything else connected to her" Ariana answer

"She's just an idiot, forget her

She isn't worth our time" Brittany said and Ariana nodded.

Lectures went well , Celine and her friends weren't in class, they might have gone home cause they couldn't face the embarrassment.

" Who can explain photosynthesis??? The teacher asked and the class was now dead silent that even the sound of a needle falling could be heard.

"Seriously??? None of you know what photosynthesis means??? The teacher asked again

"Sir" a familiar voice called raising her hand up

"You want to explain??? The teacher asked

"Yes sir" the familiar voice replied

"Okay then, let's hear you" the teacher replied

"Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants turn carbon dioxide and water into food using energy obtained from light from the sun" Ariana explained

"Wow, that was a very good explanation" the teacher praised

"This girl is really intelligent,I love her definition" the teacher said again while the class clapped loudly cause they were saved by Ariana,if Ariana hadn't answered the question, the whole class will have to research about it and everybody must make a presentation about photosynthesis.

"Now what is phototropism??? He asked after Ariana sat down.

The class went silent again, seems nobody knows the answer.

The students were beginning to panic, they don't want any presentation, the just wanted the teacher to leave the class and never return.

Just when everyone lost hope,

"Sir" the girl beside Ariana raised her hand up to answer

"Okay, tell us what you know" the teacher said gesturing Brittany to speak

"It is the action of a plant turning towards or away from light" she answered

"Wow, I love your answer too

"WOW I'm impressed" the teacher said........

Finally, the class was over and everyone went out for their breakfast.

"Brittany you're really improving " Ariana said to Brittany while arranging her stuffs into her bag pack

"Sure,all thanks to you" Brittany said smiling

"The lesson we normally have during our leisure time is really helping" Ariana said

"Yes,and I'm glad you put me through and I'm learning from you" Brittany said cheerful

"Silly girl" Ariana said chuckling

"I was so happy when the whole class cheered me,I felt special" Brittany confessed

"So you have to study hard to win more applause'' Ariana encouraged

"Sure, i will, common, let's go eat breakfast" Brittany said and dragged Ariana out of the class to the cafeteria.