Chapter 58: Bye Elliot

Playlist: Ma Lo by Tiwa savage ft Wizkid

Noticed by Lil Mosey

* Natalie's POV *

Its visiting day and tomorrow we start our final exams for the term. Uggh finally Christmas break is coming and Ann and I would have officially completed our first term here.

Elliot, Liam, Ann and I along side our parents decided to have a joint visiting day. All of us chattered and laughed until it was time for Elliot to go.

"We'll be going now, it was nice meeting you King and Mrs Parker" Elliot's mum said getting up.

"Our pleasure" they said and I admired Ellie as he got up to take his bags.

"Chioma stand up and escort Elliot na! ah you can fuck up sometimes o" my mum scoffed not even trying to be subtle about it, making them laughed.

"I was going to" I whined getting up and Elliot smiled and I followed him behind rolling his tiniest box.

We got outside and his parents started signing out. "I'll meet you in the car honey" she waved and left.

"Soo..." I trailed finally lifting my eyes from the ground to see him looking at me. I don't want him to leave

"Don't miss me too much I'll be back next week" he hugged me. He wrote his exams earlier so he could be able to travel this week.

"Pfft" I scoffed. "I'll be fine" I flipped my hair.

No I won't

"Yeah sure you will" he rolled his eyes playfully.

"Have fun in Paris" I said tiptoeing

"I will" he said leaning down to kiss me then I hugged him before he turned to leave.

"Elliot wait" I blurted out, I could feel him smiling.

"Yes baby" he tried suppressing his smile.

"I don't want you to leave" I rushed to hug him again and he leaned to kiss the top of my head.

"Its fine baby I'll be back before you know it, just have fun with your friends" he said into my hair and I pulled away.

"Okay, Goodbye and bring some photos for me" I said my voice sounding as if I'm about to cry.

"I will baby, I'll miss you" he gave me a long kiss before waving me goodbye and walked away.

I stood there for some time and watched as his car left and I sighed turning back.

I walked back to the halls to continue my visiting day and saw Ann standing in front of it.

"Omg that was the cutest goodbye ever" she said hugging me.

"Yeah, he'll be back soon" I sniffed.

"Abeg follow me to top off my pocket money for the remaining days" she said and I nodded

* Ann's POV *

We walked up the stairs to the finance office and thank goodness it was open, our walking wasn't in vain but there was a line a students already and we waited patiently.

As we stood I decided to take a seat and admired the office. I glanced outside the window and noticed a familiar face. I studied her face more and confirmed that it was the same beautiful woman with the jet Black hair that came a while back to make enquires about uniforms. She's walking next to a boy, he's cute tho with his dreads locks.they disappeared from my sight but the next thing I knew, I saw them through the door heading to the principal's office.

I watched as she knocked on the door and the boy looked around then we locked eyes and he smiled at me.

Shoot I've been caught staring

His mum looked at him and said something to him and he nodded. "Estás listo (are you ready)" I tried to make out. "Sì(yes)"

I heard the principals office open followed by the clinking of heels against tile and miss King came into view.

"Mrs. Martinez how lovely to see you" she hugged the lady.

Martinez? Could it be the same one from the file henry and I found?

"And you must be Lucas" she hugged him too as he greeted her.

Yep that confirms it.

They walked back into her office and closed the door behind them and I went back to paying attention to me deposit.

★★★★★

It was time for our parents to go but as we stood up and packed their things my mum and dad took me to the side and sat me down.

"Okay so what's so important that got you all smiley" I teased my mum as she tries to comport herself then rests her palms on my knee.

"So Ann honey, tell me honestly it gets lonely around the house right?" She says.

Where is she going with this?

"Yeah...?"

"So I have great news for you" she grinned. Oh my gosh I can't believe it.

"You guys are getting me a dog" I squealed and they frowned.

"No honey no...I'm pregnant" she smiled. Oh Shit.

"With a baby?" I asked taken back.

"No with a donkey"

"A baby donkey" i said and she rolled her eyes.

"Stop joking na" I laughed but she stayed quite smiling at me. Oh my! she's serious. After years of trying and being to busy and travelling to keep on having sex they are finally having another one.

"Its a boy" she said and I felt the tears forming in my eyes. I fell on my knees covering my eyes.

"Are you okay honey. Don't you want a brother" she started to worry and I hugged her which I think took her back by surprise.

"Congratulations" I sniffed sitting back down

"She's 3 months pregnant, we wanted to keep it a secret till it was too obvious to hide but she was too excited and seeing Asher's Mum's baby bump made her even more excited" my dad said.

"Wow that means you and Aisha would give birth around the same time" and they nod.

"I'm so happy to finally have a heir to the thrown"

"Can I tell Ash" I asked.

"They already know" she beamed in glee.

"Well I can't wait to meet my new brother and thank goodness your pregnant cause I was looking for a nice way to tell you that your becoming fat" I admitted and they laughed.

"Anyway we have to go now. Bye princess" my dad announced planting kisses on my cheeks. And my mum kissed Liam's goodbye too.

I escorted them outside and said more goodbyes then watched them drive off. I sighed and turned just to stop myself from colliding with the person in front of me.

I was about to scold the person till I looked up at the strange boy who has a small smile on his face.

"Hey there"

"Hi?" I squeaked and stepped back to look at him properly. I like his designer clothes tho...wait a minute.

"Dude is this from this seasons collection, their not even out yet, I was just privileged to see it" I oggled over his Balmain sweater.

"Yeah I kinda get some of these things before others" he said shyly and decided not to ask further.

" I'm Lucas by the way" he introduced.

"Ann"

"So do you know Elliot Bayman" he asked and I nod

"Do you know where he is? The office is getting kinda boring" he admitted.

"He just left, he had some business to attend to" I say and notice Ash coming out of the hall behind him.

"Oh damn I missed him. Anyway I'll meet him there. bye" he waved off before leaving. leaving me confused

Meet him there?

Once he was gone liam walked over to me. "Ready to be a big sister" he grinned.

"Maybe it would be better than a dog" I shrugged as he kissed my forehead.

★★★★★

The week flew by fast. Exams were stressful but fun and Natalie has been hanging out with others more which makes me very happy, she usually just prefers staying with Elliot. For example if we're in a group She'll just be beside him and talk about the matter at hand or something but not have a real discussion with someone else when he's around but she's more playful and loud as usual now that he's not here.

We're currently in TV room watching E! News. All these celebrities and their drama. The four of us sat on one couch and I was in between Nat and Nay with Fay beside Nay.

"Liam and miley look so goals together" nay said dreamily

"I give them a year" Fay scoffed with an eye roll as we kept on watching.

"And now for fashion" the reporter announced and people like fay and I bounced up to pay attentively.

" French Model Lena buinét has been spotted around Paris probably preparing for Paris fashion week. She was seen last week coming out of a spa and an insider tells us that she has been looking forward to making an appearance on the runway next weekend"

"Wow she's beautiful" I beamed admiring her picture on the screen.

"Yeah and her walk is flawless, I met her once when I went to work with my mum" Fay commented

"But for more interesting news she has been working with supreme on a new project and was seen just yesterday night in a dark hoddie and sweatpants but we all know such beauty can't be hidden. although she wasn't alone " the reporter smirked as a picture of her and another person holding hands in matching black sweats came to view.

"She came out of supreme headquarters last night with fellow Nigerian model Elliot Bayman looking like the perfect power couple....they did try to keep it lowkey but who won't recognize that tall handsome fellow anywhere" the reporter said as they play a video of them pushing through paparazzi probably blinding them with their flashes and Elliot looks very annoyed. A random guy with a camera held the girl back and Elliot turned around and held the guy aggressively before letting him go making him fall on the floor before taking her hand again and continued walking.

I could feel Nat tense beside me and I looked at her and she seemed confused, her smile long gone but decided not to say anything and listen more.

"Awkward" Nay whispered into my ear and nodded at her.

"Hmm yeah what a protective young man. We assumed that this lovely pair could possible just be friends but one of our very own got pictures of them not in a fancy restaurant but at McDonald near by smiling and laughing and this really took our heart when he leaned towards her and confirmed our suspicions" the reporter said revealing a picture of his face inside her hoodie, their hoodies covering their faces.

"Who knows guys, are we gonna hear from lenaliot anytime soon. Stay tuned for more after the break. I remain your humble gist provider Sarah Martin" she smiled and the TV went blank.

" I think that's okay for now" Ella said dropping the remote and no one in the room said a word. I looked over to Nat and she was still silent, her eyes glossy.

"You know your much prettier than her" I said not knowing what to do and Nay&Fay gave me a 'why you lying" kinda look.

"What! she's my best friend" I mouthed at them

"Yeah I need to go" Nat said getting up and leaving the room.

"Well that was intense" Nay said getting up and we all followed her out.

★★★★★

We gave Nat sometime to let a few tears drop and patiently waited for her on Favour's bed until she sat up and cleaned her eyes staring at us.

"Do you think its true? Is he cheating on me" she asked. Wow I've never seen Nat like this over a boy. Well no boy has ever had the mind to put her in this position. She's usually so strong and savage.

"Maybe...I mean she's hot" Fay shrugged and I smacked her. She has a nasty behavior of joking during serious times.

"Yeah she is. I should have seen it coming" she shot us a weak smile whipping her tears.

"Nonsense. Maybe we're seeing this the wrong way. We don't know the full story" I tried to reason and hugged her.

"He kissed her" she spat, her sadness replaced with anger

"We don't know that...we didn't see any real evidence"

"Yeah just chill out first" Nay comforted.

"Just let him explain" I suggested and she huffed in annoyance

"Yeah he's coming on Tuesday he's in deep shit" she said and I could see the seriousness in her eyes.

RIP Elliot. He was a good friend

★★★★★

It was time for lunch and we stayed at our usual spot and chatted away causally. Caleb was complaining about how the teacher punished him unfairly and we all pretended to care. Natalie has been all smiles lately. As long as Elliot is not seen she's okay, but I guess I spoke too soon.

I looked out the window and saw Elliot rolling his boxes and my heart fell to my stomach. I looked around and it seems like they noticed him too except Nat as she's busy devouring her snack.

"Why the silence? Did I miss something" she asked snapping her head up and we denied it sending our fakest smiles

"What are we going to do" I mouthed towards them and they shrugged with horror evident in their eyes as Elliot seems to be heading towards the hall.

Shit is about to go down

"Excuse me" I said leaving my seat to go get help.

I ran to the big 4's corner and sat beside James and they all looked shocked as I pant.

"Ok there's trouble, Elliot is like 5mins away from entering this hall" I said quickly.

"And that's a problem how?" James asked.

"Have you forgotten. Nat is batshit crazy, she'll cause a scene" I whisper yelled and they nodded in understanding

"we have to keep them away from each other at least till this afternoon. I don't want any fits during school hours. Ash you come with me" I said standing up and he followed.

I walked towards the doors in long strides and passed the group waving at them as they send my confused looks. I stepped outside to see Elliot nearby.

"Elliot welcome back" I beamed. Your in big shit.

"Hey" he hugged me. "Brother!" He hugged Ash.

"Where are you going" I asked.

"To the hall. I want to see the guys" he shrugged.

"No just go to class, you know arrange yourself for the day's lesson" I advised praying he'll cooperate

"Nah I'm ok and how's Natalie is she there?, I want to see her, I bought her lots of gifts" he smiled

"I don't think you want to do that" I said lowly rubbing my hands nervously and ash snickered a laugh.

"Why so?" He raised a brow confused.

"Cause your fucked" ask snickered and I elbowed his belly. Douche.

"What is he talking about?"

"Oh nothing, he just likes to say shit. You should know" I lied as the bell rang.

Literally saved by the bell

"See there's no point anymore you'll meet her later" I laughed awkwardly.

"Okay? Weirdo" he whispered the last part but guess what I caught it.

"Aiit mate let's get you settled" ash threw his arm over his shoulder and walked off to their class together and he turned back and winked at me while I sent him a thank you. Students started exiting the hall and I decided to go to class and get ready for the next period.

★★★★★

I practically forced Nat to come with me for prep as we walked to the cafeteria. I begged Melissa beforehand to make everyone to prep in study hall or the library except the seniors obviously, because I know that shit would go down immediately Natalie sets her eyes on Elliot.

"Why are we so early and why did you choose to read here" Nat whined.

"Well its more comfortable" I smiled. And has less witnesses. We took a seat at our food tables and started laying out our book in order of importance.

I couldn't help but wonder how my best friend feels about her boyfriend who is also my boyfriend's best friend... Uggh too much drama. I watched her as she reads through her government textbook as if she has no worry in her life.

"Nat" i called and she raised her eyes

"Elliot is coming today right" I try not to upset her.

"Yep, I guess" she shrugged.

"And how do you feel about that...I mean your not gonna throw a fit right?" I stretched to cover my hand over hers.

"Nah I'm not angry, maybe sad but mostly disappointed. But I am gonna make a big deal out of it ...a little, you know just for fun" she shrugged with a smile.

And that's why she's my best friend. She's so strong and real.

"Your so cool" I said and we laughed.

"Yeah I am aren't I... But if he did cheat then damn, I might have to use those boxing lessons we took to good use" she said jokingly and we laughed harder.

"Ok whatever, that was fun-- oh shit" I looked behind Nat at the entrance

"What?"

"Don't look now he's coming" and I pretended to be focused on my book

"Who" she said before turning her head and I snapped at her.

"I said don't look now" and she turned sharply and pretended to be focused on her book too.

The big four walked passed the doors and may I add that Elliot looks way finer since he returned from France, he's glowing. He noticed Natalie and said some things to Ash as they walked towards us.

"Hey princess" Ash took a fist full of my hair to lean my head back and kiss my lips.

"Hey baby" Elliot kissed the top of Nat's head and I saw her tense under his touch as he hugged her shoulders.

"Hey! Sup boo" she gave her best smile.

"I'm good. Your normal reaction is a squeal then jump to hug me but its cool" he shrugged with a smile making ash let out an involuntary laugh and I smacked him.

"We're just going to go " I said gathering my books and bag getting up and I turned to see that Ash didn't even attempt to move. "Ash?"

"What I want to watch this"

"Asher" I glared at him and he stood up groaning and I waved them off.

* Elliot's POV *

I sat across Natalie on the table and she closed her book and leaned forward and rubbed her hands together...she seems off. Why is everyone acting weird.

"So, how was your trip" she asked with a smile.

"It was cool, stressful, lots of movement but lots of shopping." I said and she nodded.

"And your colleges?"

"Their cool, some are really uptight tho. One fell into the water trying to pose on a bridge" I laughed remembering what happened.

"Hmm interesting so did you meet Lena buinét" she asked tapping her nails on the table and bit her upper lip.

"Yeah she came to take a few shots with us" I shrugged. How did she know about her coming tho.

"Do you know her personally? " she raised a brow as she played with her pencil.

Personally? Wtf?

"umm yes we've met a few times before but why do you ask that?" She's starting to worry me.

"I don't know. She's just so beautiful with her nice skin, hair, body and her god damn walk. A real goddess isn't she" she broke the pencil in her hand.

"What the fuck is wrong with you" I said starting to grow annoyed.

"What's wrong with me? You wanna know what's wrong with me?" She scoffed

"What's wrong is that I had to fucking hear from the news that you had a semi romantic date with Lena fucking buinét wearing matching sweats like a perfect couple and most likely kissed her, when most of the girl population were present" she yelled.

"What the fuck are you talking about. We didn't go on any romantic date and I didn't kiss anyone." I raised my voice.

"Oh really?...McDonalds that doesn't ring a bell,huh?" Her eyes starting to get glossy. Shit!

"See it wasn't like that, we were just-"

"Cut the bullshit, you cheated on me" she spat.

Are we really having a cheating scandal in front of everyone.

"I'm trying to explain what happened, I didn't cheat on you. Stop acting like a bitch" I yelled and she got up.

"Oh so now I'm a bitch. Fine its cool, I knew this would happen" she started to tear up and I got up as she walked away.

"Natalie stop, your over reacting" I caught up to her and tried to hold her back.

"Leave me alone, let me go" she yanked her hand off my grip and she kept walking

Uggh I can't believe I'm about to do this but she's not gonna listen anytime soon and I don't have her strength. At least she's wearing Jeans.

"What the fuck are you doing, let me go, drop me" she squealed as I threw her over my shoulder.

"Not until you listen to me" I said firmly holding her as she struggle, hitting my back. What a show we're giving everyone

I placed her down and she continued to rant. "Shush please just sit down let me explain" I begged.

"I don't want to listen to you, I get it I'm not pretty enough, I'm not as light as her, I'm not-"

"Would you just sit down" I massaged my forehead

"I don't want to sit-"

"For the love of Christ sit the fuck down" I yelled losing my temper and she looked like an obedient puppy taking a seat and I sat beside her as she pouted crossing her arms

"Look at me" but she wouldn't budge. "Look at me" I said again but she still didn't try and I sighed before lifting her leg over so she could face me but she still kept her head down.

"Look I'm sorry for yelling, I'm just angry cause your being irrational" i said leaning under to look at her pouty face.

"I swear I didn't cheat on you. How dare I" I said holding my hand to my chest in an over dramatic way and she tried not to smile.

"So are you ready to listen...huh?..huh?" I kissed her face and I luckily didn't get rejected

"Fine get your tongue away from my face" she giggled pushing me away.

"I'm listening"

"Okay so see what actually happened"

* Flashback*

I was at a warehouse for the supreme project. It was the last one before I get back to school and I took a few group shots and singles then got dismissed as Lena took her single shots and I admired her. She's such a professional model.

"Ok so we need a male to join you" the photographer said to her as he looked around.

"Elliot" she beamed. "I think he would be perfect" she smiled at him and he called me over.

"Thanks for the recognition" I said and she nodded. We did a few interesting poses.

"Yes yes I'm loving it...now put your arm around her shoulders as your behind her" and I obliged.

"Good job. That's a wrap people" the director announced and we clapped.

"Wow I'm soo tired, thank God that's over" she groaned as we walked away.

"Yeah and I'm hungry"

"You want to go get dinner" she offered.

"Nah I don't want to go to some fancy place" I reasoned.

"Nonsense, I know a simple place nearby"

"Ok let me just change" I said and we departed.

I walked into the changing room full of hot models and went to my corner and got dressed.

"Elliot dude great shoot" Lucas said beside me

"Yeah, it was fun"

"Are you going straight home" he asked.

"Nah I'm having dinner with Lena" and his eyeballs nearly left its socket.

"Wow that's great. Your having dinner with the Lena Buinét"

"Yeah" I shrugged putting on my favourite hoodie. "Anyway bye she must be waiting" I patted his shoulder and left.

I pushed the doors open and saw her waiting outside, I stood in front of her and looked at what she was wearing then to what I was wearing.

"Nice choice" she grinned and I laughed.

We reached the warehouse doors open for her. "So I took my car so..."

"Oh no problem I'll just tell my driver to follow us there"

"Cool" I said before a herd of paparazzi came out of nowhere.

"Oh no this is so annoying" she whined.

"Don't worry just put your hood up" I instructed and held her wrist to lead her through.

"Miss look over here...smile for the camera...how was the shoot...is he your boyfriend" questions upon questions started flying around and I pulled her closer to me before they eat her alive.

I felt another force against us and I turned to see some idiot paparazzi tugging her. And I grabbed the guy by the collar.

"Are you fucking stupid" I growled

"Elliot stop" I looked at her and she was pleading with her eyes. I calmed down pushing him away and we continued to walk to my car.

I opened the door for her and she gracefully entered inside and we drove off.

"So where to?" And she put in the directions on the GPS.

"You'll see" she smirked. The drive was cool. Small talk.

"You have reached your destination" the robot lady spoke and we stepped out. "McDonalds seriously" I looked down at her.

"What their burgers are good" she said shyly. And we entered inside taking a booth near the window. We sat across each other as a waiter approached us.

"What can I get you" he said looking uninterested and tired.

"I'll take a chicken Salad and some fries with coke I guess" I said looking through the menu and Lena scoffed.

"Ok and you..oh my gosh your-"

"I know I love you too, we'll take a picture later, I'll have a double cheese burger, fries, fanta and add a slice of red velvet cake" she smiled. And I looked at her in utter shock as the waiter wrote down her other and left.

"Are you meant to be eating all that, its not good for your status" I smirked referring to her body.

"Bullshit I'll eat whatever I want" she declared, her French accent making it sound harsher than intended.

I chuckled. "Cool"

We talked some more as our food came and she dived in when my phone went off and I looked at it.

"Who is it?"

"My mum, excuse me" I said getting up then walked a few steps away.

After our conversation, I went back to the booth and sat next to her and dragged my food closer dropping my phone in front of me.

"Who is she"Lena asked looking at my phone's wallpaper. Its a picture of Nat and I as I carry her kissing her cheek at she grinning at the camera

" she's my girlfriend, her name is Natalie " I informed.

"She's pretty...nice ass" she smiled and I laughed. We talked and laughed about more things. She's really funny and says the weirdest shit.

I noticed the guy sitting diagonally across us, he has been looking quite suspicious for a while and I just noticed the little flash.

"Lena" and she hummed in response and I leaned towards her. "There's a paparazzi here" and she nodded in understanding.

"What are we going to do" she whispered.

"Were gonna stand up and leave as subtle as we can" I said and straightened up.

We stood up and left reaching outside into the chilling breeze.

"Anyway this was fun" I dug my hand into my pockets.

"Yeah it was" she hugged me. "And maybe I'll visit Nigeria sometime" she shrugged.

"I'll be expecting you" I saluted and left for my car.

Present

"You see" I said finishing my story.

"In my defense. The picture really looked as if you kissed her. Kissing under the hood is our thing" she whined and I gave her a 'are you serious right now' kinda look and she sighed.

"I'm sorry for being irrational, I was just upset" she hugged me.

"Its cool" I kissed her temple.

"And if you ever try to cheat on my I'll cut your dick off" she said damn serious.

"Ok I won't" I chuckled" I bought you some things" and her eyes lit up at the mention of gifts. She loves receiving things.

"Seriously like what" she beamed.

"You know normal stuff, shoes, bags, clothes, an iPhone X.." I trailed off as I watched her jaw reach the ground.

"You bought me an iPhone X" she almost yelled.

"Hell no!" I laughed my ass out. "But I did buy the rest"

" i hate you" she hit me "but Aww thank you so much" she squealed. That's better.

She climbed unto my lap straddling me and cupped my face.

"I'm so sorry, I love you" she said before kissing me.

"I love you too" I whispered deepening the kiss then they all started clapping. Oh yeah we're still in public

Author's Note:

We made it to the end guys. Thank you so much for your love and support. I'll edit this book once I'm done with book two and edit everything at once.

Stay tuned for the drama packed, love triangle sequel SEALED WALLS!!!!

The wall series is progressing well and I hope my lazyass would be motivated to update faster.

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