Padgett's POV
I closed my eyes, how did I get stupid as to fall for the entice of Berry, I know I planned of hurting them all but when I got home yesterday, I decided to let it go, I am no longer mad at them because I know now, they are hurting me because of Cameron and now that Cameron is on my side.
Ma... I part my lips to speak but Berry's voice came up.
Don't listen to her ma. I was only going to apologize to her but she pushed me off, she is still very much mad at me for testifying against her.
My mouth dropped as I watch the principal's PA, consoling her and then asking me to go to the principal's office
I am frustrated but I really don't have any evidence to show that she was the one bullying me while she is the one crying. I just wish that I hurt her. I thought heading to the principal's office
You again. The principal yelled in anger as I stand before her.
I thought yesterday was a mistake and I had sent my assistant to go search for you, to let you off the hook but the truth is, you are an unrepentant fellow...
My mind was no longer on the principal but on Berry, who kept crying profusely and the principal's PA kept whispering the act that, she had seen where she found us.
I wanted to slap my hand across her face and shut her Pretentious act, I really don't understand how people act so innocent when they are the devil itself.
Miss Ryan, why do I feel that you hold a great grudge against Miss Berry, you could just let her be, or is it because of Cameron Adrian?
I look at her confused, no need to explain, even if I did, they will never agree, so no need, what could be worse, clear the school garden, I haven't even finished with the boy's stall.
Ma! It’s not my fault I dated Cameron, but we've broken up, I have no feelings for him anymore but he kept insisting that I follow him to the prom because I am the one, his parents choose for him. She said as her tears flowed freely, my tears follow hearing Cameron's parents had already picked Berry for him, and from what I heard their families were good friends. But she kept saying that I am a bitch, a prostitute, and...
What? I was forced to scream. I...
Don’t utter another word Miss Ryan, you are a girl you should understand her feelings and yet you hurt her, saying she is a whore; a bitch; that is a no from me, so you will go back and complete your task, I was going to let you off the hook but right now, your cleaning duties will not end today but for the next one week till few days before the exam, to allow you read and prepare for your prom party
But Ma...
No buts and no promises, you will leave now, right now, you should pray that your scholarship isn't stopped because of the kids you've been hurting for the past few days.
I knew I couldn’t defy her orders or persuade her, so even though I was innocent I had to wash the female and male restroom, I walked like I was tired of life, one minute I am happy and the next I am sad, I really don't understand my life.
Heaving a sigh of frustration, as I get to the stall and immediately grabbed my cleaning items, I couldn't stop imagining how, I am going to survive this for the next week, which means I am going to be missing classes.
Didn't I tell you, that, you will get into trouble if you messed up with the wrong people? Cathy said smirking
You should always remember that birds of the same feathers flock together. Cassie added
Is this your water… Berry said holding the bucket
Berry stop already…
Oops! She said spilling it. I’m sorry I guess you have to clean it up and you probably need help. She said spilling soap all over making it foamy, now I remember, that means, they were the ones who messed it up the previous day.
Stop…. I said as she made sure to get soap all over
Okay! If you are thinking about yesterday, I did it, and right now, I also find out that, you also need cleaning. She said opening it and pouring it all on my hair, I try to push her from me, but Cassie and Cathy held me, while she pour the soap on me.
That is for this morning, for flirting with Dennis and hurting Cameron, I'm just getting started, by the time, I finish with you, you will be sorry and stay away from him. She added before walking away
Happy cleaning maid!!! Cathy said, as she and Cassie walked after Berry, as the tears spilled out like rain drops as I slumped to the floor sobbing hard, I felt hurt, I really hate to be reminded that I was not of the same level with Cameron and to think that she said Cameron promised to take her to the prom.
Cameron's POV.
We were having our second break, on Wednesday, we usually stay longer in school, so I made my way to our usual table getting sited as the guys ordered lunch for me but Padgett was nowhere in sight.
Hey man! Alex said smiling then dragging Emerald to sit closer to him, I raised my head only to see Ray and Julia.
You two should just tell me, that you are turning our table to table for couples. I said as everyone chuckled.
Sutton, you should get a girl as well, I heard that Betsy will be attending the party later, so you should...
No way, I saw Betsy consoling Dennis, I don't want to get a punch. Sutton said interrupting Julia.
Too bad, I heard the only people that don't have a date yet, are Cassie; Berry; Cathy, and Rhonda. Emerald said.
Oh please, don't mention those witches' names. Ray said in disgust.
Come on baby, Rhonda is not a bad person, is just that she is so obsessed with Cameron and Cassie knows that, so she is blackmailing her, into hurting Padgett, to get evil with Padgett.
What? Emerald yelled.
It's the fact, trust me, she is not a bad person, if you like her, I could make her go with you to the prom.
No! I will rather go alone, I heard Newton is one of the nominees for prom king. Sutton said.
That jerk, what about prom queen? Ray asked.
Not sure yet but the truth is, prom will be fun, I and Padgett, will get our prom dress but I just realized that I and Padgett haven't got a prom date. Emerald said, causing Alex to look at her.
Will you keep quiet, you already have a date. Alex said then stand up on the table. Everyone, you should give me a minute from your late lunch. Emerald look at him, as well as everyone, in the cafeteria, looks in our direction.
I Alex Jason, I thereby knee, in front of you, Emerald Grey, will you be my date to prom? Emerald jumped on him and kissed him, everyone cheer him up.
It's a yes right? Alex asked.
Yes! She screamed then everyone applauds them, then I thought of a good way, I could ask Padgett to be my prom date, I haven't asked her out, but I am going to ask her out and at the prom, I will tell everyone that she is my girlfriend then it hit me, that my creamy baby, is not there
Hey Emerald where is Padgett?
Didn’t you know
Know what? Asked, getting agitated.
She has cleaning duties, which she had been doing since yesterday, that is the reason, she missed your game yesterday...
That is impossible, Padgett would never do anything wrong. I said getting annoyed. How dare that principal punished my girl? I said as I stand
What stall room? I asked.
Boys… She said simply as I turned in anger, causing me to bump into Berry on the way
Cameron wait… She called out
Not now, Berry please not now. I said walking away hurriedly to the rest room, I got to the restroom and silently pushed the door open to meet her looking extremely tired as she still tried to mop the floors filled with bubbies
I couldn’t help but stare at her in admiration as she looked really cute in that dress and her face paste with stress, even if she was simply cleaning the washroom, she is still perfect in my eyes
Didn’t I tell you it’s not nice to stay in places alone, especially places for boys? I said making my presence noticed
Go away Cameron, I have work to do…She said obviously stressed out and probably something is eating her.