Bryan's POV
Another roll of tears went down my cheeks again, and I felt my heart pained so badly...
It was really terrible and shocking.
I had never believed it would turn this way,
How would she do that to me?
How would she leave me shattered after knowing how much I loved her, how much I really cherished her?
I am feeling so drained and have been in tears for several hours right here in my private room which I had made for myself and her alone. This is a place we both come to and spend time together singing.
Today, I am here alone because she has dumped me for another guy.
Right now, I am hating ladies and everything about them. This building is near the school and is restricted for anyone else to get in,
Since she left me, this is where I come to cry anytime I come to school and see her having a great time with Austin, her new boyfriend.
Do you know how it feels to be jilted by someone you loved so much, only for her to start up another relationship with a guy who is your rival in music?
You can't know how it pains because you may not have experienced it.
It is much more painful than anything you can think of...
Sophia had been my one and only girl since childhood and our life together had always been great and perfect,
She is a great singer like me, and we are both making waves. We have always been the talk of the town and a centre of attraction. Ladies wish and pray to be like her. Men who were her dying crush wish they were me.
We were like god to many due to our great voice and stunning beauty.
But.that night shattered everything..
It was a night I would never forget,
Just like every other day, I had decided to give Sophia a surprise visit.
Remembering that night makes my heart bleed every second.
I got to her house and was welcomed by the sound of moans and groans.
I crept into her room and, for the third time again, Sophia was having a hot round with Austin.
This is the third time I will be catching them in the act. I have always forgiven her whenever she asked for forgiveness each time I caught them.
I was really furious and screamed her name. I was ready to show my anger by shouting while she begged for forgiveness, not knowing I was in for the worst.
I really loved Sophia and was ready to forgive her again if she pleaded for forgiveness, but the unexpected happened.
She yelled at me and sent me out of her house. The next day, she sent me a breakup letter.
How can I bear this?
She is my first love and, to be sincere, I can't love any other lady if it's not her.
She is my match and I still love her so much.
I sniffed and walked over to my piano.
With a sorrowful heart, I started a song, a song of heartbreak, an emotional song that really made me break down in tears.
I don't want to believe she is gone for real, I need to go and beg her again.
Who knows if she may accept me back, she may accept me. I need her in my life. I don't mind pleading till dawn.
Singing with her on the stage is always the best thing that always happen to me,
Our voice is a real match for any song. We have always topped every other singer. How would I cope right now when she is gone?
I can't love any other lady, not even for a single minute of my life.
I stood up, and more tears rolled down,
I am the emotional type, so I feel hurt to even talk... I am going to beg her for forgiveness. I am going to plead for her to accept me back.
I did this some days ago and received painful words from her. She had called me many awful names which really shattered my heart.
I had told myself that I was not going to beg again, but right now I can't hold on anymore.
I need to go out there and plead again. She is the most important person in my life. I need her like I needed my breath.
I got out of the room after drying my eyes.
I pray she accepts me back because I may break down if she snubs me again.
My name is Bryan,
The name that is always on the lips of everyone, especially ladies both in school and in the town.
Yes..
I got millions of fans around the world, people who couldn't do without my songs,
I have already risen to fame at the age of 20. Right now, I am a billionaire on my own, and my parents are stinking rich.
Many people see me as a demi god or some kind of Greek god reincarnated because I was very handsome.
Ladies drool and faint in emotion whenever I pass by. They all wish and dream of me. Everyone wants to stare at my face. I was a calm and nice person some years ago, but at that moment, after Sophia had hurt me, I was very cold and wouldn't hesitate to frustrate the life of any lady who crossed my path and got to my nerves.
I really hate ladies now because they are heartbreakers. I want to frustrate their lives so badly.
I detest their sight and wouldn't have anything to do with them. I wish I could also hate Sophia this way.
Walking to my car, I felt a rush of anxiety in me,
What would Sophia really do when I came back begging, knowing I had seethed at her to go to hell the last time she ignored my plea?
I wish I could stay back and let her be, but it is very hard, impossible!!
I need her beside me,
I hate Austin so much for taking her away from me. Why??
I drove back to school feeling restless.
Finally, I reached, parked my car and walked out.
Omg!!!!
"Look at him!!"
"The Greek god!"
"So cute!"
"I love you!!"
"Please look at me!!"
"Are those his real eyes??"
"Geez!!"
My face was grim as I headed to class, ignoring the swoons and drools of the students. I could see their eyes wet as they daydreamed of having me.
Yuck!!
I got to class and an uproar occurred. The students, especially the ladies, kept murmuring with their gaze fixed on me.
Just as my gaze fell on Sophia and Austin, I felt my heart grow heavy.
My legs became weak, and I was really close to tears.
They were holding each other passionately.
"Sophia, can we talk?" I spoke out dryly, trying hard to hide my emotions.
Me and you??.. "I don't understand?" She gawped and I sighed.
Austin was also staring at me.
"Let's talk somewhere!!.." I blurted and grabbed her hand, leading her to the school garden where there were no or few people.
"Why are you doing this for real??" My voice cracked in emotion.
"Do what?" She asked with a sneer.
"What is my crime?..please tell me, and I'll kneel down and ask for forgiveness." I spoke out with wet eyes.
"Bryan, so you came begging again??" She laughed sarcastically.
I couldn't talk, my lips were just shaking.
"I never liked you. I was just playing with you. How could you even think I was in love? No. I am not, and you can't even be my boyfriend. Austin is better than you, so stop all this.you can join other students to crush me, stop acting like I am your girlfriend. "Everyone already knew we had broken up..." She smirked and left.
I felt empty, it was for real.
She is gone.
Bryan's POV
I felt my heart growing in pain and regret.
I regret every single moment I had with her. I never knew once in my life that she would treat me this way,
I was gradually becoming lonely and bitter-hearted. Looking at the women around makes me remember her. Right now, I hate every lady. I don't know if I also hate her, because I still silently pray for her to return to me.
My whole system was changing to something I can't explain.
I looked around and saw some students gazing at me and I felt angered. Their peer alone was making me feel like killing them.
For real, I hate everyone.
I was really turning into something else. Every lady I set eyes on became my enemy instantly. It would just be like she was the cause of what Sophia did.
I contort my face into a deep frown before heading back to class.
Jace's POV
"Hey Bryan, what's up?" I inquired as I saw his expression.
"Get lost dude!!" He blurted, and my eyes widened in shock.
I was so startled at what he just said. I didn't even want to believe he was talking to me.
We are good pals right from kids, we sing together, and you can call me his brother because we do everything together, sharing secrets and gifts...
"What did you say to me?" I asked, but he gave no reply and went to his seat with grimm, he wasn't smiling a bit.
The stern face went even deeper when he saw Sophia with Austin.
Oh god!!
That must be the reason for his being morose.
I thought he had moved on. I thought he had agreed to forget about Sophia, not knowing that he still longed for her. He had taken her out not long ago. I wonder what she said to him...
"Bryan, what is really wrong with you?..must you stop this attitude???" I rasped, and he didn't even glance at me.
His gaze was straight and there is no doubt he was passing through a lot as I could see his eyes dim in pain.
I wish I could help him, but I can't. Sophia had made her choice. I even wonder why he can't move on with another lady. There are very beautiful and rich girls around.it seems he has been attached to Sophia forever.
The more you think of her, the more you feel the pain more severely. "Can't you just develop feelings for another lady?...many are drooling and longing to have you." I said to myself, because he had already fixed an earpiece in his ear.
I was infuriated, so I plunged it off, making him raise his brow at me.
"You got to listen to me when I speak and not deafen your ear with that!!" I snorted and he squeezed his face.
"Do you still think we are friends?"
He asked and I arched my brow.
"I don't understand??"
You couldn't help me get her, no one could.no one of you all was able to bring her back, so I hate you all. Don't dare talk to me or act like we are friends. "I have no friends!!" He spoke out in the coldest voice I have ever heard.
I stared at him in shock and opened my mouth to talk, but he left the class just then, leaving everyone shocked.
I had never experienced the type of Bryan.
I was really overwhelmed.
Slowly, I went back to my seat and waited for the lesson to begin. I wondered where he even went to. Guess he isn't ready for school anymore.
Three lessons went on and came to an end before the school bell rang for break time.
I rushed out of class in search of Bryan my friend. I couldn't understand him anymore.
Was he really changing into a loner and introvert?
I searched around the school environment and couldn't find him.gosh!!
He may have gone home. I wonder what his father would do about this new Bryan.
I just pray he changes as soon as possible because he can't be this way and still wins the national singing competition. He can't be this way and sing with a female singer. He has got no girlfriend anymore and isn't ready to have one. How then is he going to find the lady to perform on the stage with?
I'm really scared...
Rose's POV
"Are you a human?...answer me now before I kiss you!" I said to my god,
Hey, don't mind me... I was talking to this cutest man in the history of mankind.
His name is Bryan and I find it hard to accept him as a human. He is an angel.how can a human be this perfect? So hot!..sexy.!..charming!
Gosh!!!
I love him so much, he is my life and breath.
Talking about his song, it is the only song I regard as a song others are noise in my ear...
I would sing along with him anytime I listened to his music. People tell me he has a great voice, but what is the gain?.. Am I going to be a singer one day??
Right now, my phone's battery is already dead because I have been playing his music repeatedly.
Well, my name is Rose, a young lady who aspires to marry Bryan.
Biggest dream, right??
I know it can't happen, but in my dream it happens continuously, and I'm enjoying it.
I'm a poor girl with her mother living in the slum.we have got no business with the rich.what can we offer when we can't smell a car or even wear bright clothes?
Hey, everyone living in this area is poor!!!
I am in a different world to him, but I feel like we will one day meet. I don't know if it was my usual wish, but seriously. Bryan is my dream man.
Wow!!!
Just then, my door opened, and I didn't need a soothsayer to know it was Clara, my best friend. She was the only one that didn't knock before entering...
"Have you gotten his latest music?.." I asked immediately as she slumped on my small bed.
"Look at this!" she squealed, showing me something from her phone.
My eyes widened as I saw the news...
-Scholarship to enter Diamond Musical High School has begun
"Isn't this the same school where Bryan is??" I asked, with my eyes glistening with emotion.
You can't tell how my heart is beating now.
"Yeah!!..are you applying?" She asked and I felt like slapping her.
"You are not good for asking that question," I scoffed and turned to Bryan's picture on the wall.
"I'm coming honey." I smiled and blew a kiss.
"I'm not applying, it is risky!" he said, and I sneered at her.
You will be treated badly by the students. "They see scholarship students as misfortuned, are ready to beat their bullies," she said, and I smiled.
Do you know how sweet it would be to be slapped by Bryan?..that tender and soft palm. "If it touches my lips, I'll blush for a week!" I grinned and stared at the news again.
"I feel like bursting right now!!..omg!!!.." I exclaimed and grabbed one of Bryan's pictures.
"When I told you I was coming, it wasn't a lie. Now wait and see." I laughed as the picture smiled at me.
Wow!!!!
I can't wait any longer.
Rose's POV continues
My eyes became wet again as I went into emotions, staring deeply into his eyes.
It looked real, and I could already see myself sitting beside him in class.
Wow!!!
So you are really going to that school, which is a real hell for the poor. "This scholarship to get enrolled in that school was stopped long ago.do you know why?" She asked with her arm akimbo, staring at me.
I wasn't even looking at her, my gaze was on my dream man.
"Tell me why, but don't think it would stop me from being the first person to register," I stated dryly.
You are really crushing on him. "He may be so hot and handsome, but I heard he was one of the students who started up the bullying of the scholarship student." She kept explaining while I smiled.
"I can never feel any pain if he beats me. Look at those blue eyes. ohh, I can't wait to see him. It would be a great sight," I exclaimed, crossing my arm over my chest.
The only thing that is good about you is your amazing voice. "I think Bryan and his crew would need it in his band," she said, and I smiled.
"Just watch and see how I got his heart. He must love me at all costs." I squeaked and just then the door of my room sprang open, and my mother walked in with her face sad.
"What???...mom!!" I screamed and rushed to her.
She was very weak, and her eyes were dimmed.
"Mom, what is it?..are you okay?" I asked as I held her arm, helping her to the bed.
It was clear there was something wrong.
"Ma'am, are you alright?" Clara purred as we both sat beside her on the bed.
She was very weak and was breathing abnormally...
"Do you know what the kidney problem is?" My mom asked with a deep breath.
My eyes widened as I stared at her.
"One of my kidneys is damaged. I have only one right now, and I can't work anymore. I will be weakened for the moment." She sighed, and my eyes were covered with tears.
"But mom, where is dad??" I asked with a heavy heart.
I have already told you, he left us for another woman. "I don't know what our fate will be now. You are our source of life now, my life depends on you..." She cried, and I also cried, hugging her to my body.
I could see pain in her eyes as she said those words, this Is the woman that had always wanted the very best for me, she had never wanted me to suffer a bit. That was why she had always done all the job alone...
"I promise to make you happy mom." I sobbed.
I overworked myself and got my kidney damaged. The doctor had instructed me that I should never do anything stressful. I'm so sorry, daughter. "I'm so sorry you have to work for us," she sniffed.
"It is nothing. I'm ready to do anything for you," I said, and she forced out a smile.
I turned to Clara, and she was also sobbing.
Mom, I will start work tomorrow. "You can never go hungry for a single minute, trust me." I purred, and she smiled again, making me hug her again.
I have loved my mother my whole life. When my dad abandoned me, she stayed and brought me up singlehandedly. Why won't I do anything for her?
"It wouldn't be easy to make money for us. I'm really sorry. You."
"Mom, stop!!.. Do you think I'm a log of wood? I can do any work. Cleaner, house help, chef, car washer. Any of them. I can do it!!" I exclaimed and smiled at Clara, who returned it and held my mom's palm.
"You don't know Clara well, she is a robot when it comes to work, especially when she has a picture of Bryan around her chest as a necklace." She said, and my mom laughed.
"Can't you see how she decorates our room with his picture? "I hope she meets him one day, so I'll rest." Mara, my mom, said with a grin, leaving me giggling.
"Mom, I'll be meeting him in no distant time!!!" I squealed, and she arched her brow at me.
"How??..are you ready to die?..how will you meet such a celebrity?" She asked.
"I'll be in the same class as him. "There is a free scholarship in the school he is. I'll register and, like a dream come true, I will be a student and get to meet my long-time crush." I purred with my eyes glistening as I thought of what it would be like.
Wow!!..
'You are not starting any school. You can't go to school and also work, it would be too much" she said, and I jolted up from the bed sneering at my mom.
"I would rather do both than leave this greatest opportunity. This is my only chance to see my dream crush. This is the only chance to talk to him, a chance to touch him."
I winked at the largest picture hung on the wall.
"So you also have his necklace round your neck??" My mother asked and chuckled.
"It shows he is my soulmate!" I laughed.
"She would be busy."
"Shut up!!!.." I screamed, stopping Clara from saying that nonsense she had in mind.
I glared at her and turned to my mom.
"The registration is next week. I'll start work tomorrow and start school next week. I feel bad you got that kidney problem because of me. Sorry for being a burden." I breathed
I'm happy I did all that for you. "I know you will make me happy." She smiled.
"Why not!!..
"So it's evening, let me go get something for us to eat..." I said and dragged Clara's hand as we headed out of the room.
"Are you mad!!..how dare you want to tell my mom about any study bullies you are talking about!?" I scowled as we got to the kitchen.
"You won't understand, one of my friends committed suicide when she couldn't bear the bullying and trouble from those rich and spoilt brats there in that school. That was part of the reason why the scholarship to that school was suspended..." She explained, but I wasn't moved a bit.
I am more than ready for all that...
Do you even know what it means to be sitting right beside Bryan...
Jeez!!..who even told me he would be sitting with me??
Arggh. He may have a girlfriend...
Gosh!!!!
His girlfriend would be much richer and more sophisticated than me. She may even have a great voice. Eh. How would I be able to get his heart when he has his heart for her?
Eh..shit!!
"Rose!!!!!!" I heard my name and got back to reality.
"Where have you been?" She asked, staring at me in awe.
"Did I leave here??" I asked, walking to the packet of plates to get some food for my mom. I had really forgotten she was waiting.
"You were lost thinking about Bryan, right?" She inquired and I shrugged.
"Wait, does he have a girlfriend?" I asked stupidly.
Why won't he have a girlfriend, someone that is more than cute?
"He has a girlfriend that is 100 times better than you!" She said and I laughed out tears.
I don't want to think about that...
I dished out my mom's food silently.
"I'll be going before my mother starts looking for me!" Clara announced and I nodded.
The fact that Bryan has a girlfriend really changed my mood, but how did I even think he was single.?
Gosh!!!
I served the food to my mother. She ate it all, and I took back the plate.
Coming back to the room, my eyes fell on Bryan's pictures on the wall. They were all giving me reassuring smiles...
That made all my anxiety disappear.
Bryan likes me..
I chatted about many things with my mother, we even played. Finally, night came and we both slept off.
Morning came faster than I wanted.
Shit!!!
It just shattered my blissful moment with Bryan. My dream is always so sweet that I pray for dawn to take a year before it comes.
I wanted to go back to sleep when my mind drifted to what my mother said to me yesterday: I would need to work for us to eat...
I got up from bed and rushed out to get prepared...
"I'm off to look for work!!" I squealed as I made my way out of the small house...