School in progress

Chapter forty-eight
Gwen
My heart stops breathing for a moment, only for it to start increasing again.
He slowly pulls at my lower lip. It was the best kiss ever.
He pulls back after a while, "Are you satisfied?"His eyes sparkle as he watches me.
I smile. I thought he wouldn't be so close to me again because he now has a girlfriend. But it's ok. Ryder will always be my friend.
"You are my friend right?" I ask him.
He stares for a while before nodding, "I will forever be."
I smile again and push him away. He falls on the bed beside me, "Come on!" He says and made to get up.
I push him still and he laughs the more.
"I will see her before the wedding right?"
He raises a brow, skeptical, " Who?"
" Your wife. The one you brought the house for."
He smiles suddenly, startling me. He becomes sober and nods severally, " I will trust me."
I smile and let him get up.
"I need to go and get some rest. We will see later," he says and walks out.
I smile and roll on the bed. Ryder likes me as a friend. I can't stop thinking about it.
The door opens almost immediately. Is it Ryder?
I sit up and watch Lizzy walk in, a bright smile on her face, "I met Ryder on my way here and he told me the good news."
I rush to her, happily, "Yes, he said we will go to Oxford!"
We both jump up happily. I feel exceptionally happy. Just years back, I have never thought I would go to a university. What am I even saying? One month ago, I didn't have the mind of going to university.
After I finished my high school, my stepmother made it known to me that I will only be the maid throughout my life.
I had even followed Heidi to her house. She got in last year because she was busy running after guys. I have even forgotten where she got into. I don't know and I don't want to know. I'm just so happy.
"The funniest thing is that our admission had already been secured. Ryder will us to school the day after tomorrow."
" Then we will go and get a nice house. We are staying together right?"
I nod once, "Yes! Sure!"
We walk to the bed and take our seats. Lizzy moves behind me and braids my hair, "Should we go out tomorrow to get nice clothes and shoes and bags?"
I think about it quickly and decide we don't need it. I haven't even worn the ones I got. Though, I don't have bags or footwear.
I shake my head nevertheless, "I don't think we need that."
Lizzy moves before me, "No Gwen, we do. Oxford is a big university and we will meet rich children. It will only be fair for us if we also dress nice," she pouts.
She's right. If people like Heidi are there. Then we will need to look out best so we won't be prey to the bullies.
I look at Lizzy, "You are right. Let's do that!"
She screams happily, "Thanks so much, Gwen! I'm going to be the one to choose the dresses, ok?"
I nod my head and watch her happy she looks. I like her too. Gosh, I'm so glad I found these great people when I thought it was the end for me.
The next morning came so early or maybe it was because I couldn't stop thinking about my school. I don't even believe I will get the opportunity to go to school. The money I earned is barely enough to feed me and shelter me. I have never thought of saving money to go to school.
I feel so good now, very good.
I didn't see Ryder this morning but I heard his voices when I was eating in the dining room.
Lizzy forced me to go inside earlier when I was thinking of going to Ryder's room to at least greet him.
I get dressed and pick the black card Ryder gave me. This small card has two million dollars. I don't believe I own that huge amount of money.
Lizzy was right, I should do my best in school especially now that I'm Ryder's friend. What if Ryder comes visiting?
Though, I doubt that so much. Why will Ryder visit us in school?
Anyways, Ryder gave me some money and told me to spend it. I will take a little amount and buy some clothes and shoes and bags, just as Lizzy has said.
The door opens and Lizzy walks in, clad in blouse and blue jeans, "Hi darling! Can we go?"
I nod and walk out with her.
I was the one coming behind her. Just as I walk out, I stare up at Ryder in joggers.
Damn! He looks so hot. He's on a call but he suddenly turns around to look at us, at me.