ROCK BOTTOM
CHAPTER EIGHTY ONE
ROCK BOTTOM
“What are you talking about?” I ask not knowing if she was just bluffing or being for real.
“I guess the princess wasn’t informed yet. Confidential information was leaked and stock prices have drastically reduced since operations secrets are out” Glenda explained
No way
I ran out of there and I couldn't breathe properly.
It's been like that for weeks. My chest is constricted and its as if there’s something heavy on my chest. Since the day Glenda told me that piece of info, I have confronted my parents and they told me everything.
Important operation secrets had been leaked to the public and shareholders faith in us had reduced. They were selling all their shares and no one was purchasing. If this continued, we won’t be able to pay investors and eventually go bankrupt.
My parents were trying to fly us out of the country. Kirk and I mean. They were going to use some liquid funds to send us away. Shareholders were suing us and from court proceedings, it seemed they were going to win. \
Graduation is coming up and i don’t even think i’ll be in the right state of mind to attend
I have been missing a lot of school so I don't even see Kieran, and I need him now more than ever.
Chloe too had to cut me off because her family didn’t want her to be seen associated with me. Unfortunately relationships affect stocks in our side of town. Sad but I had to understand the situation and was going to respect it. Even the Castles have not been in touch but that’s probably only because Kieran and I got caught together and the families are still not in talking terms. Right?
They don’t really value business over us, right ?
I go down stairs to meet mom in the kitchen.
She is incredibly worn out.
“Hey mom, how is it going?”
“Not so well. We’re looking into a few options but things aren't looking good.. Fortunately for us, the school will still let you graduate with your poor attendance and we’ve applied for you to study abroad
“Mom”
“It's best for you to start afresh. Also, i Know you're dreading graduation on Monday so I asked the principal to let you pick up your diploma today. “
“Uh, mom, today is a saturday”
“Exactly. School will be empty and the principal just happened to owe us a favor I'm collecting. I know it might be hard with your colleagues. Kids can be mean”
Yeah, i can truly relate on both sides
“Thank you mom” I say, giving her a hug.
At least i don't have to face anyone on monday
Most especially one particular guy that my heart still beats for.
I get into my car and head for campus. It’s quiet in the hallway N snide remarks and comments about me I felt like a normal student for once. I wish i’d come to school more often on the weekends to enjoy the serenity
I go to the principal's office and he’s not here, instead i find someone I was definitely not expecting.
“You. Why are you here ?“ I ask with disdain
“Fuck my life. It’s always the ones you don’t want to see” Katie Jer speaks
“For the first time in my life, I think we are on the same page. I definitely agree” I respond, shaving past her and taking the only seat. She rolls her eyes.
“Someone got me expelled so I'm coming for my documents. You’re not getting expelled are you? You’d definitely make my day.”
She pumps into the principal's seat.
“Yeah, you wish. I’m coming for my diploma.”
“Aww won't our favorite queen be coming for graduation?”
“Unfortunately, you made sure of that. Even after breaking Kieran and I up, you ended up attacking my family too? I’ll admit, you really are one hell of an enemy”
“Wait hold up, you think I leaked information on your family’s business? Sometimes I really believe the whole blonde bimbos are dumb because of you.”
“You didn’t ?”
“How will I have access to such information?”
“Well, who else has got it out for me ?”
“Be for real right now Everyone hates you. If someone wanted to be your enemy they’d have to join a whole wait list Obviously someone beat me to it.”
“You sound like you know the culprit …”
“My brother is dead because of you. I’m not going to help you. I already told you you're too trusting of people.”
No way I’m not going to suspect him. Kieran might hurt me but he won’t extend it to my family right?
