My heartbeat 2 episode 7 – 8

♥MY HEARTBEAT♥
(Rhythm of love❤)
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BY BLESSING SILVER
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SEASON 2
CHAPTER 7
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Justin’s POV
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“Lois..you have to stop” I bugged gently patting her back.
“Crying won’t bring her back”

I heard her sniff beside me then pull away, her eyes were red, puffy and the lids were heavy.

“I loved her so much Jay.. She was one of my best friends” she sniffed and wiped her nose.

“But crying won’t bring her back, it’ll only make you sick.. Stop it” I muttered and wiped the tears on her face.

“Thanks Jay.. I know I could count on you” she said then took my hands in hers and looked at me deeply.

I stroke a confusing brow when I saw her head move forward, I leaned in too and we kept leaning until little space we’re left..
Our l-ips almost made contact at the last lean she made and I swiftly pulled away then scratched my hair.

“Lois?” I mumbled underneath my breath.

She w-t her l-ips and looked away them back at me.

“I-i’m sorry, I loses control” she said and sniffed.

“It’s OK, I understand” I said.

I took a quick glance back, hoping to see Gwennie but I didn’t.
Nothing was amiss..

Didn’t Hailey give her my message or is she stuck with something since after the performance.

I heard whimpering sounds, I turned and saw Lois crying again..

“You can’t keep doing this to yourself Lois, Rose wouldn’t like this” I rested her head on my chest.
“But Rose is gone Jay… She’s gone”

“I know and honestly I feel your pains.. But acting this way won’t solve anything, it can make you sick” I stroke her hair “Do you think Rose will be happy knowing you got sick coz of her?”

She shook her head.

“So you’ve gotta stop.. Rose knows you love her so much, she’d always want the best for you.. Not you taking drugs” I said “Please stop crying Lois.. For my sake”

She sniffed again and pulled away.

“Th-Thanks” she muttered.

I dipped my hand in my p-nt pocket and pulled out a paper towel then handed it over it her.. She took it with a smile and blew her nose while I wiped her teary face with my palms.
She threw the paper towel away and gave me a friendly smile.

“Thanks”

“You’re welcome” I smiled back “Come-on I’ll walk you to your hostel” I said and helped her to her feet.
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Gwennie’s POV
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I shut the note and slipped the pen beneath the sheets then sighed-
I couldn’t even concentrate in the pulling together of the song I’ll be performing tomorrow..

It just seem so hærd and what I think I need right now is some fresh air, I need time to cool my head and think all this out..
I need to time to stop thinking about Jay.

I stood up and grabbed my jacket, very soon I’ll start packing for home, I put on my sandals then grabbed my phone on the bed and moved out of the room.

Getting hit first by the air then sight of students around the fire, I deeply inhaled then moved towards them, sighting an empty space on a log of wood close to the fire, I moved towards it… Smiled at it’s occup-nts then sat at the edge and of the wood..
Enjoying the warm comfort of the lit fire.. I rubbed my both palm together.

“Hey”
I turned and saw him.

Justin.. Heartbreaker.
His hands were tucked in his p-nt pocket and a smile which I could describe as stupid laid on his handsome face.

“Hi” I said and gulped the lump the itched my throat.

“I’ve been looking around for you” he said.

Yes.. To break my heart and spill it to my face that you love Lois.
There’d be no need for that Mr handsome.. I saw it all, it was pretty clear.

“Um, why?” I asked.

“Wanted us to hangout together” he said.

“Aww, too bad! I’ve got to go for practicals” I said, standing up.

“Practicals?”

“Yes.. Tomorrow’s the finale.. I’ve got to practice” I said.

“We could do it together if you want” he said.

“No!” I sharply retorted then smiled immediately “Boys ain’t allowed in the hostel”

“But we could do it at the garden”

Really, Justin.. Same place you made out with your lover??
Are you f-cking serious.

“No.. It’s pretty cold tonight and I’m not with my jacket” I said and I almost bit my l-ips when I realized my jacket was tightly tugged in my fist.

His eyes moved to the jacket then back at me.

“But-

“I have to go now Jay.. It’s getting late” I said and quickly hurried away.

Reaching the stairs I let out a brief sigh then gently took the stairs to my hostel floor.
Getting there I first pulled off my sandals, stroked my toes then relax on the bed..

I glanced at my bags, after tomorrow I’ll be back home..not as happy as I expected but heartbroken..
I just can’t help but think Jay actually gave a message for me to come to the garden to indirectly introduce my to his lover and tell me I definitely had no chance with him..

Tch! I scoffed
Like he knew I had a crush on him..

I very well never expect him to love me, I knew he had someone else but I never expected it to be Lois or even a girl form Sheppard’s school.

I let out another sigh.

Sitting upright I took out my practicing instruments then set my phone beside it..
I took out my song note, flipped and peered.

Mash up of both Tatiana manois and will be a good indirect expression of feeling and besides I need songs with beats not a heart touching song..

I discarded the idea and flipped through a blank page, clicked on a song by Drake then took my pen to write down some lyrics.

Lois entered the room and without sparing me a glance gently laid on her bed and supported her head with a pillow..

I gulped and focused on the work ahead.

“Gwennie!”

I sighted Hailey walking in and towards me, she had a look I couldn’t describe as she sat beside me on the bed.

“Hi” I said.

Her eyes went to Lois who was still awfully quite and her head still relaxing on the pillow like some innocent bitch!

“Poor Lois” Hailey muttered and I twitched my l-ips.

indeed!

“What’s poor about Lois?” I couldn’t hide my contempt any longer.

“She lost her dog Rose, just this morning” she faced me with a sobered look.

Very good for her’ my subconscious pricked and I shook my head.
The fact that Justin chose her doesn’t make her my enemy..neither does it make her my friend but regardless I ought to feel sorry.
Who knows she must’ve really loved that rose dog..

Same way I love Justin but ugh! I shouldn’t describe it this way..

“That so sad” I frowned.

“Come-on, let’s go” Hailey tugged at my wrist.

“Where” I pulled back

“To pay our condolences of course” she said.

Huh!

“Hai..I’m busy at the moment like really busy..

“And you can’t spare few minutes?”

“No, I can’t..I’ve got so many preparations”

“Stop being the bad girl Gwen!”

“The bad girl?” I questioned with stroke brows.

“Listen,I know you and Lois ain’t really friends but that doesn’t mean you should act this way” I frowned “For petesake Gwen she just lost something really precious..the dog was a gift from her grandmother who passed away two years back..the dog’s like a memory, and she lost it, I know she hasn’t been all good to you but that doesn’t mean you pay it all back in same coin especially now that she’s in pain and sorrow..she needs all the encouragement she can get” Hailey said and my heart instantly turned to jelly.

She was right..100%

I can’t act heartless coz of a guy and besides she asked for friendsh¡p right..
So we’re literally friends and there’s no harm in paying condolences to a friend who lost something precious.

“You’re right Hai..I guess I wasn’t thinking..up!” I stood up and helped Hailey up.

“It won’t harm..I promise” Hailey whispered and I smiled at her.

“I know” I whispered back.

Putting on my flip flops we moved to Lois’s bed and it hit me..

“I haven’t prepared for the competition finale” my subconscious mumbled.

♥MY HEARTBEAT♥
(Rhythm of love ❤)
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BY BLESSING SILVER
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SEASON 2
CHAPTER 8
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Gwennie’s POV
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Nervously taking the microphone, I let out a sigh through it as I search the crowd.. Noticing the visible hunger for the presenting song..my palm rolled round it.
It was the finale of the teacher-student contest and yesterday I was able to put up one or two lyrics since I discarded my song coz it was too cool.. Like it was gotten from heartbreak, and with my few investigations about Sheppard’s I noticed they loved songs with rhythm and mostly beat so I put up another one with my limited time and now I’m nervous at the crowd..
It wasn’t my first time though but I guess my fears took a better part of me.

I cleared my throat then straightened the mic in front of my l-ips.

“I want..

My voice trailed off as I noticed Jay’s intent eyes on me, obviously waiting for me to display.. He was in the front pew and his hands were both on his p-nts..
I felt the hurt in my heart and I felt like choking it out, seeing his eyes boring mine even on stage want to make me yell about how hurt I was coz of him but geez who am I to do that.. He has a heart and it doesn’t call to me even though mine called to him.
It’s not his fault but somehow I think it is…

I decided to use the calm song, for starters it will help calm my nerves and also make me glad that I confessed my feelings to him even if it’s indirectly, it’ll message him how I feel and somehow take the burden from my chest..
I hope he could see my heart through this.

I looked back at the crowd and saw the impatient look in their eyes, their hunger seem to grow.

I cleared my throat once more then balanced the microphone close to my l-ips

” I wish I could pour my heart to you” I started and the beat swayed slowly even though it acted confused coz initially I submitted the song with beat and not this one..
I hope they get it.
“But babe will you take it as it is
I know you love her and I’ll never be her
I miss you when I can’t sleep
We had our first k-ss from nights we don’t remember
Do you miss me like I miss you?
Trying to get used to it
But I’m Still missing you
I wanna feel your l-ips against mine in a k-ss filled with love and maybe passion
Can you say you love ❤️ me too? ” I paused.
“* But it’s all hallucination, you don’t love me like I do..
you love someone else that I can never be,
can’t you see my heart.
Please love me too
Give it a try…..

I sang on***
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I hanged the microphone back on its cradle and got off stage once I felt my eyes getting misty and my head piercing daggers at me.. I saw the disappointed look in their eyes and Jay’s intent stares like he was flabbergasted or amused.

I got of stage and ran off through the back door leaving behind a trail of not welcoming murmurs..

“Gwen, honey”
A tear fell and I wiped it then faced Mrs Gloria with a crooked smile.

“H-hello” I sighed.

“That was um, a good one” she said.. It was obvious she didn’t expect it either because her voice
wasn’t all cheerful.

I let out a fake smile.

“Thanks ma-ma’am” I forced a smile.

Suddenly I felt a sharp pain on my head..it was like a nail was pierced through it, I steadied both palm on my head and winced slightly.

“Gwen..is something wrong”

Mrs Gloria voice echoed faintly in my ears..
Suddenly my vision became blurry and before I could utter a word I felt myself falling on the ground and Mrs Gloria calling for help in a scary loud voice.
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Alex’s POV
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Getting off stage the wh0le pew went crazy, yaying and yelling ‘we love you Alex McCormick’
I moved through the back stage and let gabby take my jacket..
It was the finale of the contest,the day when the wh0le stuffs end and geez my performance was really good today.

I made sure to put in my very best even though I didn’t expect it…
I just couldn’t believe I won the bitch with just a point..I mean my performance yesterday wasn’t all that good coz I really didn’t give it enough practice and that was because I never thought the Gwennie girl could do better like that..I expected it to be some random girl performance who just wanna see how good she was.
But she proved me wrong yesterday..
She did pretty good and I won with just a vote!!
Unbelievable!

“That was good A” Joe commended and engulfed me in a tight friendly hug.

“I know Joe, thanks” I smiled and moved to my quarters with gabby behind me.

Getting there she gave me no time to pull off my clothes as she planted k-sses all over my face and muttered how much she missed and loved me.

I reciprocated cos right now I guess that’s what I wanted as well.

Her hand flew to my Jean while my mouth worked on her cle-vages.

My ringing phone interrupted us and I heard her grumble in,side my mouth.

“I need to take it babe” I muttered trying to pull her off.

“Ugh! Can’t it wait?” she mumbled..slightly taking my lower lip in her mouth.

“Just let me take it gabby” I gently pulled away and moved to the phone before it stops.

“Granny Letitia” the screen displayed..I clicked on the pick.

“Hello Nan..

“Uncle Alex!” Joanne’s voice came out in a yell from the speaker.

“Hey cupcake” I rubbed my temple and let out a smile.

“Hi..granny didn’t know I took her mobile to call you, she’s been all don’t disturb him this and he’ll be busy that.. but I just wanted to hear your voice” she said.

“Aww, that’s so sweet” I said.
Gabby tugged at my wrist and gave me an eye signal to end the call but I shrugged.

“Are you doing fine?”

“Yes Daisy, I’m fine..how’s granny”

“She’s being all yelly lately..like a meanie, she doesn’t let me fry pan crackers on my own”

I chuckled.

“Uncle will be back tomorrow to save you…OK?”

“Yeah..I know, but I just wish you can come today”

“It’s not possible babe..I’ll surely come tomorrow”

“Pinky swears?”

“Pinky swears” I replied.

“No fingers to knot but I believe you” she said

“Thanks” I laughed.

“I have to go now, granny’s coming” she said “I love you”

“I love…” the line got disconnected “you too” I completed the put down the phone.

Gabby’s hand curled on my wa-ist and her l-ips moved fast on my neck in a k-sses.
I faced her and helped unzip her shirt then strolled my hand on her flat tummy.
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Gwennie’s POV
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Slowly letting my lids puff open I blinked at the sudden familiarization then assisted my weight with my palm firmly dragging the bedsheet then sat up.

Giving my eyes a slight rub I scanned round the hostel room and sighted it’s emptiness..
I gave a quick peek to the window and saw the dim atmosphere telling me it was evening.

My brows stroke as I searched for my phone, finding it under the duvet I pressed the power button.

7:35..the time read.

I rested a palm on my head, feeling a slight pain that didn’t ache much on the s₱0t where my palm laid I sighed.

“Bbbiiiipp” my phone buzzed in my hand and I lifted it a peered.
it was a message from an unknown number .
I clicked on the read and peered at it’s content.

***Hey Pet
How does a nice relaxing hot cup of cappuccino sounds for a morning start?
Cool right..?
Don’t keep me waiting, a steaming cup of tea in my office tomorrow..
And oh, how does it feels like being a slave..I’d like to hear all about it tomorrow..

Alexander McCormick (boss)***

WTF!!
This dude have nerves..don’t he?
who the f-ck does he think I am to run around like an errand girl.
Does he think I’m a freak like him or what??
How the f-ck did he even get my num-

Wait a second..the contest
My goodness!!
The contest!
is the result out already?..did the-did the freak win..?
Am I really gonna be a slave?
For two months..!

oh my gosh..this is not good..
so not good..

I grabbed my phone and stood up, reaching for my flip flops I put it on and ran to the door, throwing it open I moved into the cold air.

“Gwen?” Hailey ran to my front..”You’re awake..where are you running to G you’re not fully recovered” she said stepping in front of me and making me stop.

“Ha-Hailey” I caught my breath “is the competition result out?” I asked.

“Oh, yes and good news our school won against the oldbies..Mrs Gloria’s so happy” she smiled and I gulped..

“Not that one Hailey..Alex and I, is the result out yet?” my heart thundered against my chest.

Hailey frowned.

“Y-yes, b-but Gwen you shouldn’t be worrying about that it’s not healthy right now” she took my wrist “see I went to get you some pain relievers..you need–

“How. was. my result” the tension increased.

“Gwen..

“Hailey..just tell me what my score is”

“Really Gwen this isn’t–

I shook my head and gently pushed her from me then ran to where the results were being posted…hearing her footsteps trying to keep up with me I took the stairs hurriedly to the next floor.
Sighting a bulletin board I ran to it and stopped, blinked then peered.

First seeing the intra-school competition and we getting the high score I peered down to where Alex’s and I results were.

ignoring the unimportant information I moved to the end which had the score and my mouth flew and hung open at it’s sight..

Alexander McCormick—985 votes in totality.
Gwennie Callaghan—5 votes in totality.

WTF!!
Seriously..Sheppard musical school, really??

My heart hung in my chest and my breathing became shallow.
Alex won with several votes.
My goodness..!
I really am a slave.

Jay..can I really blame him.
it was all my fault, I let my emotions speak for me and now I’m paying for It..
But not this way
not by being Alex’s slave..the freak.

“It’s OK Gwen” I felt Hailey hand on my shoulder..
I gulped and faced her.

“I failed Hailey” I mumbled “Alex won”

“It’s OK Gwen..we all know you did well, Alex’s out teacher,it’s normal for a teacher to win a student..it’s not a big deal” she said.

If only she knows..if only Hailey knows that it’s not just about scores but me– me being a slave, a slave to a freak for f-cking two months.

“Yeah, thanks” I muttered “The votes..they’re yours right?”

She looked at the floor then at me.

“Mine, Nana’s, Justin’s, Guy’s and Lois’s” she said and I gulped again

“It’s fine Gwen, were all here for you and believe me everyone knows you tried..you failing this doesn’t change anything, I’m still your bestie and I’m here for you” she said and her arms flew around me in a hug which I gladly reciprocated.

“Thanks Hailey” I muttered when we pulled apart.

She smiled.

“It’s almost dinnertime..I’ll help you pack before the bell goes on” she said.

“Thanks” I muttered, realizing we’ll be going home tonight..
She held my wrist and led me to my hostel room.

I took one last glance at my phone, seeing and reading Alex’s message once more I gulped the lump that formed in my throat then sent the message to trash..

But it can’t do anything, deleting the message doesn’t change the fact that I’m his slave and that I’ll serve him tea tomorrow.

This is totally the worst feeling ever.
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