Can it be better?

Chapter sixty-seven

Ryder

I walk to Gwen quickly, getting hit in the process. But the moment I stood in front of them, they gasp and stop throwing things.

I look at Heidi, at the surprised look on her face before turning towards Gwen again.

I made her stand and use my body as a shield for her.

She looks up at me and I realize she has been crying while getting bullied by her sister, "Ryder?" She calls, tasting the sound in her mouth and wondering if I'm really the one.

I nod briefly, "Let's get out of here already."

I can hear the snap of pictures as I walk out of the place. I know there will be news about it already. But I don't care.

My agreement will end in a week and some days. He would probably take it like that.

I walk her slowly towards my car. Everyone would stare at us whenever we passed by so Gwen looked away.

I made the most movement, directing her with my body.

I open the passenger's seat for her and she enters.

I look around at the student watching us in awe, some were even gossiping.

Do you know who will be more pained about this? Heidi obviously.

I drive out of the school, straight to my house. Enough is enough, we will be settling our difference there and today it must be.

"This is not the way to my house," Gwen whispers.

" Yes, I'm not taking you there. We are going to my house."

" But," she started again.

I glanced at her, " Are you still crying?" I saw a teardrop from her eyes.

She looks away, " No, I'm not."

I drive faster without another word. I don't even want to stress her. She can reserve her energy for me. We still have a lot to discuss.

She didn't say anything again too and instead place her head against the window frame.

I soon pull up at my house. I drive in quickly but I realize she didn't budge.

I walk to the other side and realize she's sleeping.

I open the door slightly and she falls forward. I bend and let her fall on me.

I scoop her in my arms walk inside.

Mrs. Johnson was in the sitting room. She rushed forward the moment I walked in.

"Oh My, what happened to her?"

"School stuff, you should take care of her."

" Yes, take her to my room."

I walk forward and she follows behind.

This is one reason why I like Mrs. Johnson. She always sees everyone around her like her child. She always makes me feel I have two mothers.

She's caring and understanding.

After dropping her in the bathtub. I walk out so that Mrs. Johnson can get her out of her clothes.

I need a change myself. My clothes and body are all stained with the stupid flour Heidi threw at Gwen.

I wonder how she could be thinking so low. How could she even think to do something so cheap?

Well, she's younger. Maybe that's why she's behaving as if she doesn't have any sense.

I'm not going to let this slide. Heidi is going to have her punishment.

I take a quick bath and select designer wear and a sports shoe.

Why? Because I will be going back to Gwen's school. Heidi should be punished. I will make sure I report her.

And let the authority know who Gwen really is. And the fact that if they mess with her, then they mess with me.

I won't tolerate bullshit again.

I walk out of my room again. No one is in the living room. They must still be in the room.

I drive out of the house the second time today. And this time, it's straightway to school.

I pull off at the VC's office.

Seriously? I took Gwen to this school because I wanted to. I could have gone somewhere else. And I might be doing that now. And they will have no choice but to return my money in full, with extra for damages.

I knock briefly after I was told to go in.

"Yes, come in," a thick voice says.

I walk in, "Good afternoon."

He looks up at me and suddenly smiles, "Oh Mr. Ryder, a very good afternoon to you."

" Can I sit?' I say coldly.

"Sure, please do sit," there was a bright smile on his face, "Are you here to sponsor?"

Oh sure, I do sponsor this school too. I have a lot of schools that I sponsor. But I'm glad he's even very much aware of it.

I sit and give him a cold stare, "Actually, I'm here to report. I'm really angry but I had to keep it in. If I get angry, I know what can happen. But I won't if you can do the needful. I need you to punish Heidi Brook for picking on Gwen Brook."

He stares, like a lost puppy, " What why? I mean aren't they sisters? This should be settled between them."

I scoff, " seriously? I will take Gwen out of this school and I will stop sponsoring."

" Oh no! Don't do that!" He says hurriedly, " I just thought these students were just having fun."

" Good!" I smile, " Do you mean the students throwing stuff at another student is a way for having fun? Do you even know who Gwen is to me?" I move nearer, " She's my girlfriend!"

His eyes widen, " Your girlfriend?"

" Whatever you do to her, you are doing to me. And I will go the extra mile to fight on her behalf. Be careful, I know what will happen to this school if I badmouth you. You will lose a lot here!"

He let out a sigh, " I will make sure I punish Heidi. I will do the needful."

"Good," I stand and walk out of the office without another word.

I drive back home. I feel very much better now.

I pull off at the garage. Can Gwen be asleep now? Is she ok now?

Or is she crying?

I don't even know if it's the right time to talk to her about us. I want to apologize to her. This thing is also my fault.

I shouldn't have allowed her to go to that school. I should have made my findings of anything that can harm her.

I don't believe I ignore the information about Heidi and took Gwen to her school instead.

This is all my fault.

I walk inside the living room. The soft whispering of Mrs. Johnson made me lookup.

Mrs. Johnson and Gwen are at the dining place, talking.

My eyes went to Gwen quickly. She's in a blue blouse but I can't see what she's wearing on her lower body.

She's actually in the right position to see me.

If only she would lookup.

Then, she looks up slowly. Her gaze caught mine and held for several minutes.

She gets up and rushes towards me until she ends up in my embrace.

She hugs me so tight as if she's scared of me leaving.

I stare for a while, shocked. My heart races that I believe she can hear the sound.

I put my arms around her too. Gosh, I've missed her so very much.

I've missed my Gwen so much.