Chapter 16

Erica's POV

Beatrice was still trying to process what I just told her about Sophia been the one that made an attempt on my life.

"I don't get it, did you guys have a fight?" She asked.

"No" I replied.

"So what happened?"

"Sophia came back crying that her boyfriend cheated on her, so I went over to console her, but after some time I realized she was talking about Damian. I too became upset emotionally, can't tell if she noticed it too.

Damian came in and she ran to meet him, after which I saw her whisper to Damian, he gave her two tablets, of which on inquiry were sleeping tablets, I confronted Damian and we got into a heated argument.

when Damian left I turned to see if she was still sleeping but I was surprise to see that she was standing right beside me, her eyes were reddish as if she was been possessed by a demon, you know like one of those scary scenes you watch in a horror movie. It very was scary" I narrated while she listened.

"Do you think she staged the whole scene to see if you guys were dating?"

she asked still unable to shake off the shock.

"I don't know, but that can't be far from the truth" I said.

"You should tell someone" she suggested.

"Its no use, I will just stay out of her and Damian's way. You needed to see how she looked at me before she hit me with whatever she was holding. Her eyes were red, she looked so scary like a demon has taken over her.

She is more than obsessed with Damian that she is even ready to kill to have him. I am here for studies and that is what I am going to concentrate on from this moment on"

I said trying to convince myself that I was not hurt inside by what I was saying or what I intend to do

"You obliviously can't go back to that room, so what are your plans?" She asked out of concern

"I have not thought about it yet, but I will figure it out before I leave here."

"What about moving in with me for the main time"

"That will make her think I know she is the one"

"She can think whatever she likes, its your safety first, I will suggest that you are not left alone even while you are here." She said

Just then a doctor came in and asked Beatrice to go out, she patted my hands and left.

I was there thinking how much my life has changed from a simple girl who all she ever wanted was to become the best architectural graduate to a girl who is battling her life over a lover. What will my parents say should they come to know of my recent activity. I sighed as I close my eyes.

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Sophia's POV

The ride to the house was long and very exhausting I felt like running and screaming my head off, what have I done, the car finally arrived at our not so little empire.

I got down from the car upset and scared, what did I just do, not that I was scared of committing murder but been so clumsy, I could have lured her outside to where no one will ever find her.

What if she alive, damn! What I done? I shouldn't have let my emotions taken the better part of me, I can't believe Damian decided to pick that miss little nobody over me.

She is nothing compared to my beauty, in fact it should be Damian that I would have killed, if I can't have him, then he is better off dead.

I entered the sitting room unannounced, Mum and her husband were busy smooching each other, Mum was wearing one of those kneel length flowered church gown, with a cream pearls, her blonde hair extension styled in pony tail, she look like the perfect preachers wife excepts that, she is no saint at all.

Mum is the best describe as a beautiful innocent monster, at first glance, you may be deceived to think you have met with one of the nicest persons ever.

I got my good looks from her, we have the perfect face to make you crown us with the world highest title given to beautiful people, but the content of our hearts and things we are capable of will make the devil shiver for fear.

I tried to compose myself in the presence of my current temporary step dad, he looked me with great concern, only if he knows what his darling sweet little wife have in store for him.

I hurried off to my room and slammed the door.

I was pacing restlessly in my room and within seconds mum opened the door and came in

"what is wrong sweetie?" She asked

I was so restless as she tries to calm me down.

"take a deep breath honey, come on, do that for mummy, hey talk to me I promise we will figure it out together" she said with a little persuasion in her voice, her voice soft and tender, almost like that of an Angel.

"I think I may have killed my roommate" I said amid heavy panting.

"oh dear, poor little thing, are you sure she is dead?" Mum asked not in the slightest bit surprise by what I just said.

"I don't know, but she was not moving and was bleeding a whole lot when I left" I said.

"Left her where? where is she?" She asked with a bit of panic.

"She is in the hostel" I reolied

"what!? How could you, its OK, did anyone see you fight with her?" She asked calmly

"We didn't fight she actually didn't see it come". I said

"Good girl, calm down darling because you don't know what happened, she was alive and well when you left the hostel, OK? just breath."

Did anyone see you leaving the room.

No, most student had already gone out for lectures.

"Good, What happened between you two by the way?"

I discovered she was having an affair with Damian, she was the reason Damian wouldn't let me into the penthouse during the weekend"

"Sweetheart, is Damian becoming too difficult for you to handle, I could handle him for you if you don't mind" mum said in calm tone.

"No, I will handle him myself, I don't need any help, stay away from him, he is my problem and I will fix him when the time is appropriate"

I said in anger, we can't afford to kill Damian just yet, not when mum is yet to old foolish dad to transfer his asset to her name.

"No problem sweetie, calm down, hate to see you so upset, get your things ready, I will tell your daddy you have last minute checkup with your doctor" She said.

"He is not my dad! are you falling for him?"

I said unable to control the anger inside of me, I took a few steps towards her in rage, I could tell from her eyes that she scared a little. Just then I stopped on my tracks and went back to my previous position.

"Anyway, I don't think that is the right thing to do mum, people would raise their eye brows considering the fact that I was in the room with her this morning. Damian was in the room with us."

"You have a point there,Where is your phone?" She asked

"Its switched off" I said

"no darling you don't do that sweetie, put it back on, and give Damian a call"

"I shouldn't, mum" I said scared that they may have already seen her.

"Trust me call him now."

I brought out my phone from inside my bag and switched it on, I dialed Damian number and it says busy.

"The line is busy" I said facing her.

OK honey as she was about leaving I asked

"what about the man you are married to,how do you intend to take of him, because it seems you are getting too comfortable in this your little slice of paradise."

"He is been handled sweetheart, although he is proving stubborn at the moment but don't loose a sweat honey, I will handle him"

I gave her the I am not satisfied with your answer while she replied me with give me more time sign.

Just then my phone rang, it was Damian calling.

"it's Damian" I said to mum as she gestured for me to pick the phone, I did and I kept the phone on speaker.

"Hello"

Hello Sophia, where are you"

"I'm at home with dad and mum

"Home?

I Thought you were not feeling too well this morning?"

"Yeah I needed a little pampering since I'm not getting any from you my love"

"Erica was attacked by someone in your room" he said. pretending not to have heard what I said.

"Oh no!! How is she?"

"She is fine and currently in the school clinic" he said

"Omg! She is alive?" I unconsciously asked but i quickly rephrase my words to

"I mean thank God she is alive, Will come see her tomorrow, send her my love" I said hoping he did not catch my previous words.

Ok bye.

I ended the call with a mixed feeling,

"What did he say?"

"she is alive"

"Its OK, we will figure something out. Let me get you something to go shopping with"

"Mum you don't get it do you? If she is alive that means she might tell anyone who cares to listen that I was the one that an attempt to kill her."

"There is nothing we can do now sweetie and perhaps no one will take her word against yours, she is not that important darling. Don't loss sweat over nothing, I will personally see to it that she is dead this time if she says one thing against you"

she pecked me on my forehead as she gracefully walks out.

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Damian POV

I sat down in the clinic reception while Lucas was attending to other patients. I was wondering what would have happened if we had not gone to check up on her.

Who would want Erica dead, could it have been a case of burglary gone wrong? there are no much crimes in hostel other than fights and complain of stealing and all other minor activities that comes with living in a dormitory.

when Beatrice finally came out, she look very sad and somewhat confused. She looked at me and her countenance gave the vibe of someone not certain of what to do or what to say.

"Did she tell you the person that attacked her?"

I asked eager to take my out my vengeance on the unfortunate follow.

"No, she didn't say. she can't seem to remember, I will just recommend that someone should always be around her for now"

"I will wait on her till she gets better,I said"

I don't think that is a good idea, I don't think she will want to see you for now considering the obvious"

she said making it look like this whole thing is my fault

"that's not for you to say, if she is breaking up with me, she should say it to my face"

Beatrice looked at me and I saw what I might call pity on her face.

"you should go and freshen up, I will wait for you to be back before I leave" she said

"Don't worry I will manage" I said getting upset on why she feels Erica might not want to see me.

As far as I am the school president I intend to find justice for Erica and anyone who have been wronged one way or the other, irrespective of who the perpetrators are.