Chapter 37

The Principal opened the brown envelope and took out pictures. They were of Claire and the Literature teacher. Naked pictures of them in Claire's room, our class room, the literature club hall, the toilet and I guessed the last one was Mr. Ben's house. The Principal's face was injected with shock. She wasn't the only one. I was shocked too. Mr. Ben? Claire? Yes...my heart was broken into pieces. I felt my chest ache.
...and today is day that Claire and Mr. Ben's fate has be decided. With all the evidence, the both couldn't deny it. If all this wasn't exposed, Mr. Ben would have been mine or me becoming the next victim. That's why he was nice to me.
Every secret was exposed. Claire slept with Mr. Ben in order to keep her crown as Literature Queen and to make Broken second in the chart. Dave found out. Yes...that's why he stopped taldave to her. Claire Monte has been expelled and Mr. Ben lost his job. I was proven innocent thanks to Dave and his brother. The video was pulled off online.
"I hate you Jennifer Stone. This is your doing!" Claire was dragged away by her Father's bodyguards
Mr. Ben smiled at me. He was holding a box. He touched my face." I had plans for you." He walked away.
His words replayed in my head. I didn't know if I was angry or happy.
"Jennifer, I told you I got this," Dave smiled.
"Stay away from me! It's over," I said
Emperor stopped Dave from saying anything more. "For Jennifer's sake, I think you should leave her alone. You are in big trouble. You know that. It was nice to meet you Jennifer." I watched them until they reached the gate.
Hey guys...aren't you hungry? Well I am. Jollof rice and fried chicken sounds great. Do you wjennifer come with me?
Flashback
Five Days before the attempt on Jennifer's life.
**DAY ONE **
4th April 2019
She locked herself in her room. She didn't know how to face everyone. What will my parents think of me,she thought. She couldn't blame anyone but Jennifer. Her hatred for Jennifer increased. "I hate you, Jennifer. You have ruined my life." She reached for the flower vase. She broke the windows, the television and other stuffs in her room. Her mother stood watching her display the rage. Soon after, her father walked into the room and saw the havoc Claire caused.
"You stupid child! Haven't you done enough?" He slapped her face. He was disappointed in his little girl. She slept with her teacher. His wife held him back before he could do something he would regret.
"Father listen to me. It's not my fault. It's that slut's doing. I caught her with Dave on bed. How can she walk away free? If Jennifer wasn't so competitive,I won't do this."
Mr. Samuel slapped Claire again but this time,she fell to the ground. "Are you not ashamed? You slept with a fucdave teacher! That teacher of yours will hear from me! I will make his life difficult!" Claire trembled on the floor. She knew her father was a man of his words. He will ruin Mr. Ben's life. She had to do something. It wasn't his fault. She has seduced him. She begged him to have sex with her.
"Leave him out of this! I decided to it on my own free will. Don't punish a man who has done nothing." She hoped her father will change his mind. Mr. Samuel held her hand and kept his eyes locked onto hers. He twisted her hand. If it were possible to inject someone to be able feel the anger you felt towards them. He would've injected her with it until she dropped dead. Mrs. Samuel tried to separate them but was pushed away by her husband.
"Listen Claire. You will not leave this room or this house till I'm able to arrange for you to move out of this State. Don't dare me" he barged out of the room. Claire's mother shook her head and followed him behind. Claire knew her father was serious...but she'll have to do something to Jennifer before she left. She knew what to do. Dave's mother will be able to help her.
She searched for her phone in the
scattered room. After hours of searching, she found it under the bed. She dialed Dave's mother's number.
"Hello...Mrs. Power. It's Claire. Your favourite girl."
"More like the bitch girl. Why have you called me?"
"It's not my fault. I'm sure you know Jennifer. She planned all this. She's a slut."
Claire painted Jennifer as a bad person as much as she could. With the way she described her, she was confident that Mrs. Power would ruin Jennifer.
"If someone were to ask me who I preferred for my son;I'll say Jennifer. A slut like you does not deserve to be with my son. Claire, before I forget;Jennifer has broken up with Dave and won't be any trouble. I'll find Dave a much better girl." Mrs. Power ended the call.
Mrs. Power words didn't break Claire...it added more fuel to her anger. She smiled like a lunatic.
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Jennifer's House
Jennifer returned home heart broken. It felt like a thousand knives found their way to her heart. She so badly wanted to cry...no tear escaped her eyes. She couldn't open the door to the house due to the fact her hands were shadave. The door sprang open. Alan Coles was stood with a cigarette in his mouth. "Your mum is not home. I didn't know you were a slut. I heard what happened to you," he blew the smoke on Jennifer's face. She didn't show any emotions. She dropped to the ground in tears. Alan panicked. He carried her in his arms into the house. He laid her on the bed. Jennifer saw worry and sadness on his face. He was concerned about her.
"Alan?"
He turned to face her.
"Kiss me the way you kiss my mother."
Alan pulled away from her. He kept loodave at her sad eyes. She was vulnerable and not in her right state of mine. He would never do that to a young girl. "Jennifer, you must rest," he tried ignoring her stares. Jennifer cupped his face with her hands."Why can't I be loved?" Alan pulled away quickly before she could kiss him. "I have to go Jennifer." Alan left the house.
She wrapped herself with her arms and cried. Her whole world crumbled. Mr. Ben chose Claire over her. She wanted to end her life. She loved him very much. She was ready to give him her all. Her cry became loud.
Christina Perri - A Thousand Years was playing. It came was the neighbour's house. The song made Jennifer more sad. She couldn't stop herself. So she let the tears roll as much as they wanted. She gave them their freedom.
Footsteps were heard. It was moving towards her room A figure stood by the door. Beny J! He rushed to her and hugged her tightly. She cried in his arms and he joined too.
Moments of crying stopped. Beny wiped Jennifer's face. He carried a sad face as he was wiping. " Beny? Don't worry. I'm a strong girl. I'll be OK by tomorrow." Jennifer smiled but Beny's sad face did not change. There was something wrong. Something serious...very serious. A voice in her head told her not to ask. Yes...she was a bit nervous.
"An with A-N?...you have to listen carefully. My mother found out about the video. Eric told her about it. She wants us to stay away from you." His words hit her like a rod would. The thought of losing them made her want to throw up. She had no one but them.
"...but Beny the truth was exposed. Didn't Tent tell her that?" Her last sentence seemed to come out more like she was angry.
"Jennifer, she knows about it...but with the disunity in your family, your mother's new self. You can't blame her."
Jennifer face turned red. She was very mad. It wasn't what Beny said that angered her. The way he called her. He called her Jennifer not An with A-N.
"What happened to An with A-N?!"
"What are you taldave about?"Beny was confused
"You called me Jennifer!"
"I'm sorry OK. Today is our last day together. Let's not waste it. Okay?" Jennifer nodded her head. "Let's take a bath together like old days. I promise I won't look." he chuckled and Jennifer hit him on the shoulder.
***Mature Content Warning!!!***
(read at your own risk)
Beny turned on the tap on the bath and he covered the plug hole. He made sure the bubbles were much. He turned to face the wall for Jennifer to undress...every two second he would peek and Jennifer would playfully hit him. He also undressed and they got in the water. They sank childhood songs. They reminded themselves of how close they were. Laughed at each others' jokes. They stared at each other smiling. Jennifer spoke first,"Beny? I have a request. Fuck me." He couldn't believe what he had just heard. Jennifer must be insane. He quickly came out of the bath. He wrapped himself with a towel.
"Jennifer, take back what you said."
"Why?"
"You know how I feel about you."
Jennifer came out of the bath and he looked away. She walked towards him and hugged him from behind. Beny pulled away. He picked up his clothes and went back to the room. Jennifer entered the room naked. She sat on his lap. "I want to do it with you. Don't refuse." She begged him.
He looked at her for a moment. Yes,he had dreamt of this day. He wished to be with her. His hands trembled as he touched her face. He looked at her again to make sure she really wanted it. Jennifer smiled.
He placed his hands under her thighs and lifted her into the bed. He leaned down towards her and soon, his lips met hers. He kissed her hungrily. He kissed her neck,skin and her stomach. A groan escaped Jennifer's mouth.
He slowly moved to her breasts. He sucked and kissed them,given each the attention required.
His hand began to wander and it found its way down her thighs. Ohh...yes...he found her delicate spot. Jennifer let out a moan. He kissed her again as his hands cupped the folds between her thighs. He moved his mouth down to her folds. He licked and sucked as Jennifer gripped the bed. Never had she felt that before.
The pleasure went on and whimpers came out of her mouth.
Jennifer felt one of Beny's fingers enter her. "Beny...yeah..." Jennifer moaned again.
He quickly stripped of the towel from his lower body. His manhood was standing hard. Jennifer gasped at the size. It was very big. Bent kissed her again. "An with A-N? I have never done this with a virgin. It's going to hurt a bit. I'll try to be gentle," Beny assured.
He slowly slid himself inside Jennifer. It wasn't painful at first but the further he pushed in, the pain increased. He said it was a bit painful...but it hurt like fire burn. She gripped his arms tightly. She let out a cry and Beny stopped.
"We can stop. If it hurts that much,let's stop," Beny said.
"No...go on...take me."
The pain went on as he slid in and out of Jennifer. She gave him her all. He kissed her again and again until she was limp and unresisting. He continued slowly ,then he increased his pace. This time the pain was replaced with pleasure. It swam through out Jennifer's body.
They were at their peck. They rocked together. Jennifer reached her orgasm. Beny groaned loudly and pulled out. He released on her body.
They lied down breathless. Jennifer was glad she gave her virginity to her best friend. Mr. Ben was next. She was going to make him hers. She held a dirty smile on her face.
DAY TWO**
5th April 2019
Dave POV
I dialed Jennifer's number. I didn't know why I wanted her so badly. I was sure I did not love her. It was just a crush thing...nothing more. Ever since the break up, Jennifer's face has been haunting me. No girl has made me feel like this. It was a strange feeling.
"Jennifer, pick up. Please...."
After everything she went, why would she pick up. I wronged her. It was all my fault. If only I could turn back the hands of time. I would have done better.
My heart was in pain. First, Claire's betrayal and now Jennifer's break up. Maybe I am unlucky. I'm every girl's dream...but it's like the girl of my dreams does not exist.
"Hey...come down for breakfast. You haven't eaten for two days," Emperor spoke waldave through the door. He tossed the basket ball to me and I caught it.
"I don't feel hungry." I tossed the basket ball back to him.
He smiled. "You are hungry. You are hungry for Jennifer." He jumped on my bed.
Was he right? No.... I wasn't hungry for Jennifer. It more than just hunger. I turned to watch my brother read a magazine on my bed. He was the only one I was actually close to. Almighty is protective. Majesty is a bully. Emperor is my best friend and finally Prince is my enemy. I really don't know why he hates me. I'm not saying that he doesn't hate others but it seemed like I was the reason behind his behaviour.
"Dave? if you care about Jennifer;you will forget her."
Someone coughed. We turned to the sound. Mrs. Power stood by the door dressed in designer gown.
"EP, downstairs," she pointed at the stairs. Emperor obeyed. When he? reached the door, he whispered into her ear. "I will take it easy on him. Don't worry," mum assured my brother.
"What about you KP? Breakfast?"
"Mum...I want Jennifer. You can make it come true."
"We Powers protect each other. We stick together. Jennifer is not good for you.? I will not have you disobey me. Leave her be. She will be happy without you."
"...what's wrong with Jennifer? There's more to this. I can feel it. What are you all hiding?"
"A day will come that you'll know. We Powers will do anything to protect our honour." She walked out of my room.
The Powers had many secrets. This connection to Jennifer was strange.
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Jennifer's POV
By the time I woke up, Beny was gone. He left a note on the table for me.
Good morning sleepy head...I'm sorry I left without seeing you. You were happy in your sleep and I didn't want to wake you up. I'm going to miss you. Thank you for giving me something precious to you. I will always cherish these memories. I hope to see you again in life. I love you An with A-N.
With Lots Of Love
Beny J
Tears rolled down my eyes. I kept wondering why I couldn't just love? him. Maybe love is indeed cruel.
I found my night wear on my box. I wore it and headed downstairs. I heard a noise and the smell of fried egg. It was coming from the kitchen. Mum must be home. I wasn't ready to see her.
"Good morning mum," I said reluctantly.
A masculine figure turned around frowning. "Do I look that feminine?"
Alan? What is he doing here?
"Sorry, Alan. I thought you were my mum. I didn't look. Where is she?"
Alan paused for a while before answering. "Police Station. She was arrested for drindave and driving." He acted like he wasn't surprised that I was surprised. He continued with his frying.
Yesterday's incident flashed in the back of my head. I was baffled by his reaction. Why was he so concerned?
"Alan? Yesterday..." He interrupted me.
"Let it be. I understand. Something was up with you."
"Not that stupid..."I whispered.
He placed a plate in front of me. He scooped a spoonful of fried eggs and placed it on the plate. It smelt lovingly. He removed five slices of bread and kept it beside the fried eggs. He mixed the tea condiments and he poured it into a blue cup. My Father's favourite cup.
" Thank you. Alan."
He ignored and sat down to enjoy his breakfast.
"Alan? Why were you concern about me yesterday?" He raised his left eye brow. Our eyes met.
"If you died or something happened to you. Who would have been blamed? Me. I did it for myself. Don't think for a second that I like you."
His arrogance annoyed me. Despite his attitude, it was obvious he was lying. He cared much about me. I was going to force the truth out of him.
"If that is so, why didn't you kiss me when I ask you to? You care for me. You're just hiding it." His right hand hit the table. He used his left to hold my neck. He squeezed my neck and it hurt.
"I don't like you. You don't amuse me. You are unworthy like your father. If you are not careful;I'll throw you out and you will do nothing." He pushed his meal away.
Why is he over reacting? I decided to mind my business. I had a mission to accomplish. Mission get Mr. Ben. Now that I was no longer a virgin. He will not resist my offer.
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Mr. Ben's House
Claire's POV
I knocked on his door and he opened. He wasn't too happy to see me. I was going to have to charm him again. "Can I come in?," I asked politely. He made way for me to enter. His house was messy. Alcoholic bottles were scattered every way.
"Claire,what are you doing here?"
"I wanted to see you. So I snuck out of my house."
He rolled his eyes and eyed me. I moved towards him and planted my lips on his. He didn't resist or try to stop me. He went along with it.
Ding dong! The door bell rang.
He frowned. I opened the door. Mr. Ben bent to see who it was. He rolled his eyes even more at what he saw.
"Claire, we came as you requested," my friends chorused.
I had called them that morning to meet me at Literature teacher's house. I needed all the help to ruin Jennifer.
I cleared the sitting room. My friends helped too. When we were done, we sat down and Mr. Ben spoke first, "Why are you all here?"
"We found out who did this to us." His eagerness to hear what I had to say,encouraged me. "It's Jennifer Stone. She knew about us and told Dave. Dave did the investigation."
He was shocked and surprised."It's not like Jennifer. She's a sweet girl."
Destiny,my friend frowned at his statement,"you think she's sweet because you like her. You lust for her."
Mr. Ben couldn't deny the truth. He was just after sleeping with Jennifer. He twisted his lips and hissed.
"Jennifer needs to be taught a lesson," Beauty spoke.
"We frame her for a crime,"Fate suggested.
" Why don't you let me rape her? "Mr. Ben added
...but I had a better idea.
" We kill Jennifer. We give her a painful death."
"What?!!! No!" They chorused.
"If we kill Jennifer,we solve our problems. That's the best. Jennifer must die. Once she's dead, there will be no more trouble."
Everyone frowned at the idea. They weren't ready to murder but I was. They just had to help me accomplish it.
"I'll do it myself but you all need to help me. I need to make her death look like suicide."
After seconds of contemplation, they agree to help.
"Tomorrow, Destiny will pay Jennifer a visit." Their faces reflected confusion.
"Why me? Why am I seeing her?" Unhappy Destiny said.
"Listen, we need a knife from Jennifer's house if we want to make it look like
suicide. Destiny, you visit Jennifer apologize."
Of course she wasn't happy with the idea. No one would like the idea of apologizing to their enemy.
"We need a reason to go into her house," I held my breath hoping she would agree. We needed it. Soon after, she reluctantly agreed. "Fine. You owe me." We shook hands.
"Fate...find out everything about the Stone. Keep a close watch on their house. I want to know who goes in and out of the house." Fate nodded.
"We meet here tomorrow. I'll let you in on the plan. Are we good?"
"Yeah...." They chorused.
My friends left. Mr. Ben and I were left alone. My dirty mind began it work. I wanted to so badly strip him of his clothes and ride him. He looked into my eyes hell yeah he read my mind.
"Shall we?" He lifted me into his arms.
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Jennifer's POV
I sat in the taxi. The image of Claire leaving Mr. Ben's house flashed in my head. I stood and watch them kiss. They were still fucdave each other. That's when the veil of love fell off my face. Mr. Ben will never love me.
I meant nothing to him.
It began to rain. I watched vehicles and buildings from the window. I watched people run for shelter from the rain.
I felt like writing so badly. I wanted to push the pain away. Love became meaning less. I guess that's what happened to my parents. Father wasn't giving mother the attention she needed. They couldn't stand each other anymore. They separated.
The truth hurt like the wise ones said it would. I didn't want to stop the pain and I didn't even try.
The pain was to remind me of the truth. The bitter sweet truth.
The heart break didn't hurt like it did yesterday. I needed to get a lot of things off my chest. There was only one man who could help me.
"Miss,I have arrived at the destination."
I looked through the window. I looked at my house. Something was different about it. The grass were cut. Dad! He was back. He must have heard of the news. A voice in my head whispered run away... Nah.... I wasn't running. This is was part of my life.
I turned to the driver and paid him. I came down from the taxi. I inhaled and exhaled. I walked to the door and knocked. No one opened. I opened the door to see my father and Alan at each other's throat. Mother was trying to separate them. They were ready to kill.
The only thing that was on my mind was to drag out the person I needed.
Renard's House
He picked up a small toy solider from the floor. As he got to his son's room,he wondered why Laurence could not be like other normal kids at school. His son was shy and timid. His behaviour affected his entire life including school.
Renard was worried that he might end up a loner."Wake up. It's nine in the morning."
He opened his dark brown eyes. He mutter"Good morning Dad" without loodave at his father.
Laurence immediately jumped out of bed and rushed to the bathroom. He acted like Renard had left the room.
Renard was worried about him. First, he thought it was caused by puberty. Now, it looked like a mental illness. He shut everyone out of his life. First, his dad;then mum and now everyone. He use to be a happy kid. Renard had dreams of madave him join the Police Force."Come down for breakfast when you are done." He left the room.
Wide dark brown eyes were seen loodave through the door of the bathroom. Laurence knew the real shit was going to go down during breakfast.
Was he prepared?
Everyone was in the Kitchen. They had two dinning rooms. One in the kitchen and one outside the Kitchen. The Renards made use of the one in the Kitchen.
Renard's wife,Victoria was feeding the last born. Renard was drindave coffee and watching the birds on the tree singing. It gave him peace of mind. He felt relaxed. Kennedy, his second child was having his breakfast,fried yam and eggs with tea.
Laurence walked in not loodave at anyone."Honey? Should I serve you?" He ignored his mother's question and served himself.
"I guess that was a no,"Victoria said.
Kennedy rolls his eyes at his mother's concern for Laurence.
Laurence noticed the eyes roll and eyed him.
Renard's phone rang. He picked it and answered." Hello, Mrs. Young..."He glanced at Laurence and walked out of the kitchen.
Laurence POV
I could feel my heart beat increase. Everywhere became quiet. I smelt trouble coodave. I would have to eat it whether I wanted it or not.
Mother gave me a concern look. Kennedy didn't care. He liked it when I got in trouble. My sister, Bright didn't understand what was happening. She concentrated on her food.
I knew why Mrs. Young called Dad. I haven't been doing well in school.
I had either D or F on all my first test plus my shyness in class. My dad is going to kill me and it a facts.
I lost my appetite;so did everyone else except,'you know who',Kennedy.
An angry face stormed in. My saliva chocked me. It was time to eat the trouble was in. My father was going to serve it.