###Chapter 96

Chapter 96


Writer Pov

The entire atmosphere felt so different,the premises was oddly quiet.

The day before had been filled with expectations.
News went wild that Ryan and Diana would be getting expelled and it would finally be confirmed false or true today.

Diana's dorm room wasn't left out.
The girls hoped for a miracle and as early as 8am, their tension increased when Diana was sent for by the school court at the boardroom.

Diana Pov

"Could it be your parents are here?" Delia asked and I sighed pulling on my black flats then stood up staring at my reflection then packed items.

"I wish a miracle would happen, anything that would hopefully prove you innocent." Denise hoped and I only let out a scoff.

"Nothing could obviously save me now. It's over." I started and headed out alone.
I would earlier tell them I needed no company in the boardroom which is located in the same building as the court.

After a long pain filled walk, I finally got to the board room and knocked softly before walking in to meet my Mum saying something.

"...you people need to cross check again. My daughter isn't capable of what you all are accusing her of." My mum defended and soon all eyes darted to me and Mum rushed to encase me in a hug.

"My baby.." she cooed as I hugged her too.

"They are wrong. I know you are innocent my child." Mum sighed and kissed both of my cheek before leading me to sit by her and opposite Ryan who was next to a couple whom are obviously his parents.

"Listen, my son can never stoop so low to make out in such a place and even if he ever did, then he must have been seduced." The lady next to Ryan said.

"Oh please! What do you mean!? My daughter is not cheap , I tell you all." Mom defended as I held her hands.

My father sighed and faced the board members at the top of the table.

"Everything needs to be properly checked again. My Diana here is filled with great respect and definitely can't do whatsoever she is been accused of." Dad spoke up and I sighed bitterly.

"The evidence is obvious." A man spoke up from the teachers when the door suddenly flew open and we all faced the direction to see Anthonia who walked in with a student and the janitor of Grade 11 A building.

I let out a gasp standing up.
"You!? You are the same student who came to me last night." I spoke up pointing at the boy.

"And I believe they both have something to say." Anthonia added and we all faced them.
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"... I didn't mean to create a big mess as it was a great coincidence. I was dared by my friends to deliver a prank message to Diana else my lunch for the week would be gone so I did it. I didn't want to cause such trouble and never led her to the janitor closet." The student explained.

Oh heavens!

The janitor explained that the items found were used by him and his lover who is also a janitor there in that closet an hour after the party began and forgot to dispose of it.

CCTV clips of that night confirmed everything and I let out a relieved sigh at the same time with Ryan.

The teachers realized their errors and rendered an apology to us and our parents then suspended the student for two weeks and fired the janitor.

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"I could sue you all for such a dirty false scandal against my son. If not for the good relationship I have with the principal." Ryan's father started angrily.

"Though the expulsion has been withdrawn, I definitely can't let my daughter spend another day in this school. Her image has already been tampered with." My Mum stated and Ryan's Mum agreed with her.

"Please, you should forgive us. If that happens,we might lose our jobs." The lady who had earlier given me a verdict pleaded and I scoffed inwardly.

"The only solution is to apologize to our kids before we leave in the presence of the entire school." Ryan's Mum conditioned as she and my Mom exchanged warm grateful smiles
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The teachers had agreed and an urgent meeting was placed amongst the students to assemble at the hall.

In no time, I and Ryan together with the teachers were standing before our parents and the entire school and an individual apology was rendered after clearing our names by telling the students what really happened.

At the end of it all, everyone's view of I and Ryan had changed drastically for the better.

I was with my parents close to the car park where they spoke to me tenderly.

"I trust you so much Diana. You are my princess and I hate seeing you hurt. Am glad everything is back to normal." Dad said stroking my hair.

"Mrs Smith?" We all turned to see Ryan and his parents.
His Mum had called out to my Mum then hugged her to my surprise.

"Am so glad you stood by your daughter alot and you trust her. Maybe if my silly son didn't go after her,all these would happen." Mrs Kai said and glared at Ryan playfully and Mum smiled.

Tho our Mothers seem to bond for a while,our fathers sat in their various cars.

Ryan's parents had come with six cars,two automobiles and numerous escorts.
They are really super rich.

Our parents soon departed asking us to stay good and safe.

I heaved relieved and turned to leave when Ryan called out to me.

I stopped walking and turned to face him.

"Am sorry." He apologized and I furrowed my brows.

"Why?" I asked and he sighed.

"If I hadn't followed you,all these wouldn't have taken place." He said and I gave out a tight smile.

"It's all good now." I replied and he shook his head.

"It's not. You and Dave." He stated reminding me of the words Dave had slapped me with.

He had actually broken up with me and didn't even want to hear me out.

I shook my head at the memory.

" I am fine Ryan." I assured.

"So... we're good?" He asked and I nodded.

"A hug?" He requested and I rolled my eyeballs moving closer to him as we hugged warmly.
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Anthonia Pov

I beamed happily as Ryan and Diana walked into the canteen and the students around cheered happily.

"Thank you so much for helping." Carl appreciated and I waved him off smiling.
"He's my boyfriend duh... I needed to get proof." I said and got off my seat heading for Ryan.

Diana Pov
I watched as Anthonia hugged Ryan tight and kissed his cheek countlessly, making Ryan chuckle.

I bit my lower lip and headed for the snack desk to make an order when I heard a frantic call of my name and spotted the girls waving at me then Abigail lifted a tray.

"We ordered for you already." She notified not minding the students around and I turned pink then headed for their booth.

They happily hugged me before I sat in their midst.

"Am so happy you are staying!" Abigail squealed and I chuckled.

"Me too."

"I knew a miracle would happen." Denise grinned.

"We love you Diana." Delia cooed and we had a group hug then started eating our lunch.

"Wow! You all got me my favourite" I exclaimed and they nodded.

"Honestly, Dave was such an *sshole. How dare he not trust you?" Denise suddenly spoke up and I sighed.

"Yeah! I suddenly hate him. He deserves someone like Anthonia." Abigail said bluntly and they agreed.

"You girls should quit it. After all, how do you expect him to react to a news about his cheating girlfriend."

"False news." Abigail corrected and I sighed.

"By the way Diana, have you agreed to being the school face cover?" Denise asked and I gasped.

"I totally forgot about it." I exclaimed.

"Are you with the envelope?" Delia asked and I shook my head.

"It's at the dorm." I replied and got up on my feet then hurried out.
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After running around countlessly, I finally arrived the principals office and was stunned to meet Ryan standing before the desk and speaking with the principal.

I greeted her to let my presence known.

"Great! Now you are here,do you agree?" Principal Mary asked and I replied positively.

"Good! Mister Kai here is your co-president and you are his assistant. Both of you would be the school cover for a year and few months. Your photoshoot would be on Friday and inauguration would take place on Monday. You two are expected to work in unity. Good day." She concluded.

I was left with nothing but surprise as we both made an exit.

I and Ryan?
I am going to be his co-president?
More like a vice?
Oh heavens!


"You are quiet." Ryan stated as we rode the elevator to the first floor.

"Yeah." I only muttered.

"Why?" He asked and I scoffed.

"For the past two and half days,a scandal about us went viral and now our names have been cleared,we are going to be Presidents." I stated and the elevator doors parted as we stepped out.

"We only got lucky." Ryan replied giving me a smile that l was quick to return.

Diana Pov

All through Music class, I avoided Dave tho he didn't advance me but I hoped he didn't.

He didn't even look good in anyway and everytime our gaze met it held sadness like be had realized he broke up with me for no reason.

Immediately after class, I hurriedly packed up my books ready to leave when I felt a tight grip around my wrist and I needed no soothsayer to tell me it was Dave.

I turned and faced him.
"A moment? Please." He pleaded and I nodded.

He slowly let go of my wrist and sighed.

"Am really sorry. I honestly messed up." Dave began as I kept my face straight.

"I should have listened to you. I ought to have trusted you but I was blind by my st*pid anger." He continued searching my face and eyes prolly for a reaction but got none.

"Please forgive me babe.." He pleaded.

"Don't call me babe Dave! You never tried to listen to me and hear my part. You only acted on what people said. I begged for a chance to explain things to you but you hurt me. You hurt me so bad Dave. You thought I am after money or beauty, you said l stink, you didn't trust me. What are relationships based on? They are based on trust but you didn't even trust me one bit. You saw me to be cheap Dave.. how could you?" I retorted,my eyes already burning with tears that built up.

"Am so sorry Diana. I could do anything to make you forgive me." He pleaded and I scoffed.

"Anything? Dave, you broke up with me without thinking twice. You left me when I needed you the most. Even if I will ever forgive you, the scar will forever be in my heart Dave." I said and stormed out not minding the eyes of students in the class.

By the time I had gotten to Drivers class, I was already vibrating with anger and hurt all because of Dave.
Only him!
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Diana Pov

Time had gone by pretty fast and Monday came again.
In the presence of the students at the school auditorium, I and Ryan were declared faces of Poshville High and the school Presidents.

Ryan was made to say a long speech promising to lead them well, blah blah blah.

The ex Presidents wore our golden badges with the President and Assistant President inscribed on them respectively.

Well... A new phase is about to begin.

Anthonia Pov

I can't believe I saved Diana's *ss only to grant her the golden opportunity to rule over me.

I felt super angry knowing that principal choose Diana over me.
I obviously had more class and beauty but a middle class student would now not only be the school cover but assistant school president to Ryan!

It means they would get close even without Diana needing it.

Diana Pov


I exited the class building and headed towards the dorm area.
I feel all good and light.
Just last week, I almost got expelled over a huge misunderstanding, thanks to Anthonia who in a way saved me and Ryan.

On my way,a few students waved at me as I waved back.
Hmm...

The same students who called me cheap are now being so nice to me.

Life!

"Diana!" I heard Dave's voice behind me and I rolled my eyeballs but didn't stop walking.

"Diana please..." He pleaded and I had to stop walking then he fixed himself before me.

"Aren't you going to forgive me? Am deeply sorry for the hurt I had caused you." Dave apologized.

"Not as if I would stay mad at you forever. I forgive you. I only need your trust. That's all." I finally said and he smiled before pulling me in for a hug.

"That mistake would never happen again babe." Dave assured me and I nodded with a bright smile.
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Writer Pov

Time went on in Poshville High, Ryan and Diana were fully known as Presidents of the school as they both worked together daily, going around to check on the juniors and prepare for any inter school quiz competition.

Over the past month,they had successfully gone for two quizzes and emerged as winners.

Diana had already decided within herself to face her new found peace with Dave while Ryan tried so hard to keep things cool with Anthonia.

Meanwhile, Abigail had gotten hooked up with Nathan days back.

Diana Pov

The girls carried out dinner trays and headed for our seats.

Tonight,we were served fried plantains and nicely fried eggs.

Despite that, l still miss my Mum's food.

"I will have to admit,this term has been way too short." Delia groaned and we chuckled.

"It's a good thing,at least in a few weeks,we will be in our final term in Grade 11. If you aren't excited, I am." I said.

"I am." They chroused randomly as I only smiled.

"I can't wait for summer holiday." Abigail said and we laughed.

"You haven't even had your spring break yet and you are talking about summer." Denise scoffed.

"I hate spring breaks. They're too short." Delia said and we laughed.

"Imagine staying only ten days away from school?. It's worth it tho." I added with a shrug.

"Keep it down girls and eat your meal." Our table mistress said and we clamped our mouths shut.

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#Time_Travel
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I and the girls held hands as we headed to get our examination timetable from the exam office.

Our exams would begin in one week which is next week Monday then prom would follow suite and vacation would begin.

We successfully got our individual timetables and luckily,each and every one of us share one exam class, Mathematics!

Denise let out an excited squeal.

"I am so happy!" She grinned.

"At least we would be together." Abigail added as I and Delia nodded.

We exited the building and opted to spend recess at the library.
None of us actually felt hungry.

"Have you decided your choice of study?" Delia asked no one in particular and I arched a brow.

"Yeah Diana. By next term, we would fill a form depending on what we would like to further in then our subjects and classes relating to that course would be prepared before next session." Abigail explained.

I muttered an 'Oh' and nodded in understanding.

"Am furthering I'm animal science tho." I finally said.

"Whoa!" They marveled.
"Why?" Denise asked and I shrugged.

"I once had a bunny for a pet but he died a year after I had gotten him on my 13th birthday as a gift. I felt sad that I couldn't save him thereby leading to my aspiration to study that course." I narrated.

"Awwwn..."They cooed and I chuckled.

"That's sad but cool. Anyways,I am going for Mass Communication." Denise notified.

Abigail opted for business administration cause she is the sole heiress of her family's vast wealth and Delia,a surgeon.

"Don't kill someone's child one day, please." Denise scoffed and we giggled before stepping into the building.

Ryan Pov

From where I sat studying a text, I saw Diana step into the library with her friends.

They all appeared happy which made me smile.
Diana seemed alot pretty today but I can only keep my thoughts to myself to avoid ruining her relationship with Dave.

#Evening..

Dave Pov

"Aren't you going to watch your girlfriend cheer around during the game?" Seth, my roomie asked and Bright scoffed, closing his book he was reading.

"Talking as if he really loves her." Bright sneered.

"Of course he does." Seth defended and I sighed.

"He fvcking doesn't. Can't you see? He is using that girl to while away time here till he is ready to go back to his real girlfriend in California." Bright said and I could feel Seth's gaze on me.

"Tell me he is joking Dave." Seth deadpanned and I scoffed.

"He is not." I replied and picked up the photoframe and caressed it.

"Bright is totally right. Ion love that Diana of a girl, she is way too boring for my liking." I spat

"I only love her.. my beautiful Raven.." I sighed and kissed the photoframe.

"You are nuts Dave. How can you love your sister?" Seth questioned and I smrinked facing him.

"You also believed me huh? Raven isn't my sister. Raven is my love, my life...".

"His betrothed.." Bright completed with a scoff and Seth's mouth went open in awe.

"You have gone nuts Dave. How could you? Why are you doing this to Diana?" Seth asked and I chuckled.

"Am cruising Seth. It's all a cruise. If you will excuse me, I have a girl waiting to be screwed." I grinned, dropping the photoframe and headed out.