Alpha Lucian

Chapter 9

I opened the door to the class and walked inside. The noise emanating from the class reduced a bit as they turned to check who walked in. I looked around at the familiar faces but didn't see Aveira. It seems she won't be in school today. What do I expect? Yesterday the beating resulted in wounds and she would want to treat it before showing her face in school. After a while, they minded their business while I walked towards my seat. Aveira is the school bee and she wouldn't want to come to school with a damaged face.

I took my seat and settled down well since I was early today. I wasn't late like yesterday so I don't have to rush things. Someone tapped me on the shoulder and I turned to look at him. He gave me a piece of paper and pointed at someone behind him. I looked over and saw Lucian looking at me with a smile. Was he in class when I entered? I didn't really notice. I collected the piece of paper from him and he took his leave.

I unfold the paper to check the content.

*Can we meet after class at the same spot we met yesterday.*

I glanced at his direction and nodded at him with a smile. I'm doing this because he saved me yesterday. He may have a piece of information he wants to say to me about Aveira. After all, I have to be careful of her henceforth.

Lectures started and our concentration was drawn to what he was teaching. I have to perform more on my studies. I have to do well to impress my parents. Next week is our test and I don't want to fumble, especially because the recent things happening in my life can cause distraction. It's obviously causing distraction.

The class was done and the teacher went out. It will take another five minutes for the other teacher to walk in and we were expected to prepare for the next class. Lucian walked out of the class and I'm expected to follow him. He walked out alone with the company of no one. After some time, I stood up to go meet him. I didn't want anyone to notice anything if I followed him immediately, that was why I created some time before following him. I don't know why but the thought of people thinking we are together scares me and I hate it. I really do!

I saw him from a distance and moved closer to him. "Hey." I greeted with a smile.

""Hope you slept well?"

"Yes, I did. Thank you. Why didn't you inform me that you were leaving?" I asked him.

"I didn't want to disturb you. I had to get ready for school and I don't want anyone to know I'm missing from home." He replied. Now, he's been open to me. I glanced on the floor and rolled my eyes secretly.

"Thanks for rescuing me on time. Have you heard anything about her?" I asked him as I was worried about what she may do next.

"She won't come over to hurt you. I gave her a warning last night. And she's receiving treatments on her wounds, that's why she's absent from school." He replied to me. Few of our classmates passed by and stared at us strangely. They whispered amongst each other and I'm sure they are wondering why we are together. Yes, I'm wondering why we are together too because I wasn't expecting us to talk after he made a mockery of me. But now, he's finding ways to be friendly to me just because he knows I know his cousin, Alpha Gunner. Oh, that's true, I haven't called him yet. I wanted to call him this morning after seeing his missed calls. I hope he's not worried and angry. I just hope he doesn't get angry. I know he hates being ignored.

"So why do you want to have a word with me?" I asked him.

"Well, shouldn't you reward me?" He asked as his lips formed into a smirk. Reward? So shameless! Well, he's right. I should reward him about what he did to me but shouldn't he just take it as an apology for what he did to me.

"And what do you want me to do for you?" I asked him as I eyed him suspiciously. If it's something I can't do, I will go with the first option that he should tender it as an apology for making a mockery of me and my feelings.

"How did you get to know Gunner?" He asked. His face was laced with seriousness and eagerness. He really doesn't want me with Gunner but does his opinion matter?

"After you embarrassed me on the podium three days ago, I was devastated and heartbroken. So I was walking around to ease my mind when I walked into the gym. I literally forgot that it was closed for investigation. Gunner was there with his friends…"

"Gunner? Wow, you seem comfortable with him." He exclaimed, cutting me off. I noticed the expression was void in his eyes. He doesn't like it.

"Yea. I am. He told me to call him Gunner. He said the Alpha isn't needed. I was exempted from it." He gulped down as I saw his throat shake vigorously. He nodded and signaled to me to continue.

"He got angry and drove me to his penthouse and planned to punish me by throwing me into the NYF s*x Jail. I had to save myself so I gave him my body for freedom. As a matter of fact, he was the first to go down on me. He took my virginity." I narrated. I intentionally said the last part because I wanted him to regret rejecting me. I really wanted him to pay but bygone is bygone. He can wine and dine with Aveira for all I care.

"So you were just a fling to him?" He asked. I don't know whether he wanted the word to hurt me or not but I proved indifferent. The words don't hurt me because the real reason why he slept with me was between me and Gunner. I don't have to tell Lucian anything. Why and What does he wanna know?

"Yes. Who knows, I may become more than a fling" I replied simply, holding an expressionless face.

"You know he has a wife, right and she's carrying his baby." He asked with a frown.

"I know. We all know." I replied, rolling my eyes at him.

"Estina, you have to stay away from Gunner. He is no good." He advised.

"Who I roll with is none of your business." I said back to him.

"I know Estina." He raised his voice a bit before controlling himself. "Gunner is a Mafia. You know his history. I'm sure he is planning to do worse to you. Gunner doesn't let people off easily. He is deceiving you to think he is a nice guy and trying to make you comfortable with him. He is of no good, Estina."

"After all, he won't drag me in front of the media with the whole world watching and make a mockery of me. Neither will he slap me in front of a crowd. I'm better off with him if he won't treat me that way." I said to him with anger laced in my voice. The anger was due to me remembering what he did to me. I can't believe he's trying to act like he cares when he did the worst to me. Why is he trying to act like he cares? Did he regret something?

He scoffed silently and stared at me for some time. His stare was so intense that I thought of leaving. I can't handle his stare. Why is he looking at me that way? Was I at fault?

"About that…" He was about to say when I cut him off.

"I don't think there's nothing left for us to say." I said and walked out on him. Battering words with him is exhausting.

"Gunner will only see you as a b***h and nothing else." He screamed at me with anger. I refused to turn to look at him. Lucian will always be a jerk. I can't believe he destroyed our conversation with that last word thrown at me. Can't he act nice for once without a bad word dropping from his mouth. I'm damn sure he hasn't been cautioned about watching his mouth since when he was a kid. He loves doing things too publicly and extravagantly. Taking things too far and acting like he isn't the victim.

I walked into the class with fury and the lecture had started already.

"Miss Nicole." The lecturer called out as I was about to go to my seat. I froze on the spot and turned back to him.

"Why are you just getting into the class now?" He asked, obviously annoyed.

"Sir?"

"The last time I was here yesterday, you came late to my class." He said. Oh My Goddess… that's true. He had us first period yesterday and me and Lucian walked in late and today, he has us, second period and I walked in late.

"I'm sorry sir." I apologized.

"I won't condone this act of indiscipline. Miss Nicole, please get out of my class." He said to me, I sighed in frustration as I walked out without spending a minute in the class. Lucian caused this. And the lecturer should have accepted my apology. I don't know why they are too arrogant. If it was a student of high class, he wouldn't have done that. I saw Lucian going towards the class and our eyes met. I sent him a f**k you sign and left the hallway hurriedly. I knew he's going to have a confused look and I'm unsure whether the lecturer would send him out of the class since he reeks of royalty.

I opened my locker and brought out my phone, deciding to call Gunner. I should have called him this morning so he wouldn't be too worried. I unlocked it and saw a missed call from him. Wow, he would have been so worried then and he is so caring for calling me up everytime to check whether I was okay.

I gave him a call and placed the phone on my ear awaiting his voice. I sat on the bench in the school garden. No one was around as almost all students were receiving lectures.

"Hey." His voice boomed and brought me back to reality.

"Hi." I replied with a smile and hoped he wouldn't be mad at me for not answering his calls.

"I've been calling you since yesterday. Hope nothing is wrong?" He asked worriedly.

"I was stressed out yesterday that I slept off. Even the ringing tones couldn't wake me up. And today, I was in a hurry to get to school since I woke up late. I'm sorry." I explained to him, spicing it up with lies.

"Okay then. I was worried something was wrong. Aren't you supposed to be in class?"

"I took an excuse from the lecturer and came to give you a call and again, the class was boring. I'm not interested in it." I said and he laughed out loud.

"I've always hated schools, reading and learning. Isn't it time for me to know your house so I could come around when I can't reach you?" He asked politely. He was different from when he caught me and wanted to deal with me. Now, he's cool, relaxed and cheerful with me. I like this side of him.

"If you insist."

"So, when should I come over?"

"We have a date during weekends, remember. You will drop me at my house and you will get to know where I live."

"I'm glad you are interested in the date." He said and I could feel him smirk through the phone. "I will see you during weekends then. Bye!" He disconnected the call. I smiled at myself and rested on the bench while scrolling through my phone.

I went through the school blog and was relieved when yesterday's incident wasn't made known to everyone. I have to remember that if Lucian hadn't come in time, my nudes and me been raped would have been floating on the school blog with no limit. I can't believe Aveira could go to that extent. But I'm glad and grateful that I am safe and okay. I will be more careful next time. Maybe, I should really take up a karate class. For self defense.