Chapter 3

MISS SAWYER

"Don't laugh like that, Oona",my brother said ,"you'll choke".

"Don't tell me what to do, Ian", I responded as I stuffed my mouth with more apple pies.

"Finish one first"

In my brother's territory in the school cafeteria. He and his sister, that's me, sit at table in the middle. Then friends follow in a circle kind of way. Then the relatives of friends who aren't accepted else where. Finally, the students strangers, in other words, the outcasts.

"Hey, ask the food lady not to prepare apple pie for today. The Sawyer's princess has had enough", my brother ordered one of his so-called friends. They act like his slaves.

"No, brother", I said pleading.

I call him brother if I need his help, then Ryan if I am angry with him. Then, "Ian, if you do that, I'll just have to have that country's fried steak"

" Ugh, Ramona. Do you have to be so stubborn"

"I have an elder brother like you so what do you expect", I stated turning around because of a commotion.

It turns out Orion Riverdale has passed the gate of his territory and is in Ryan's.

"Want to handle this", Ian asked as I felt my face heating up

 Lie

"Really"

"Grant him entry", voices of Orion supporters filled the crowd.

"No"

"How dare he think he can do anything he wants. He's clearly leaving his table to come over here. And following his gazes, they are on Master Sawyer and his sister".

"Orion, what are you doing", the guy Zavi has a crush on, Cade or Cole.

I think it's Cade Ford"

"Enough", I yell silencing the whole cafeteria.

"What do you want, Master Riverdale"

"You"

"How dare you, Orion", his supposedly girlfriend screams.

I seriously don't know if she is or not.

"Use your words, Orion Riverdale, and be more specific", I said my eyes glistening with warning as my brother said walks on haste towards us.

"I just want to talk to you in private, please"

"Master Riverdale said please. Just answer him, half cast".

" Orion, how could you say that when we are here", his people shouted while his flings screamed.

"No one is seeing anyone in private".

"Ryan Sawyer, for the sake of peace, you love peace right. I just want to see her"

"Alright. Come on. Oona, let's go. You two can talk while sitting, can't you".

" Ian... what's going on", I asked confused.

Upon reaching out table, I stepped backwards and motioned to my brother's slaves.

"Tell the food lady that I've asked for apple pie, brown soup and cookies with ice cream".

" And who are those for", Ian asked.

" Hmm, myself", I answered till I received a crazy look from him.

"I mean, my guest. Any guest of young Master Sawyer is a guest for me", I replied rolling my eyes.

" I'll go straight to the point. I came here for you, Miss Sawyer. I need your help", Riverdale starts as he sips his hot brown soup, " the exams are coming up in the next two weeks and I have an unfinished project in Electronics and Professor Jones referred me to you", he concluded taking a bit out of the apple pie. My apple pie."Hmm, this apple pie is good".

Clenching my fist, I said, "Okay. So what am I to do to you or with you"

" You are rendering your assistance to me by helping to build a mini work robot", he concluded as my brother spat out his orange juice.

" Don't worry, I'll owe her", he concluded thinking wrong about the spilled orange juice.

" And what made you think I would help you", I said crossing my legs.

"Because you can't refuse professor Jones", he said smirking."Here's my number. Call me after all your appointments today. Thanks" , he stood up with my lovely strawberry and banana flavored ice cream.

"You'll owe her, right", Ryan asked.

"Yes, Young Sawyer", Riverdale said and walked out.

"What was that for"

"Miss, that's no way to speak to Master Sawyer", the bodyguard said as Ryan glared at him.

" Don't worry. You'll find out when the time is right".

" Ryan. Not cool. Hey tell the lunch lady to prepare a banana muffin", I said as I walked out.

" Ramona, wait up", Zaviera said.

Outside the Cafeteria hall,

I answered angrily, "what do you want"

"Calm down, Ramona. Let's get you to the library".

" What are you having now".

"Journalism. Yours after mine, the last lesson for today, business management".

" Hmm, okay. See you tomorrow".

GCU was built like a small state with four large estate that are far apart from each other.

The estates were designed in a villa kind of way. There is one for Science students, Commercial students, Law students and Vocational students.

But in each school, they teach at least five subjects of the components, though each school is independent.

I don't like so many people in the world but Elder Robinson Matt stole my heart with these fabulous idea.

Each school has its own swimming area, cafeteria hall, an entire floor for library, several teaching halls, a park sized garden, two floors for the teacher's room, different laboratory and so many secret rooms. Secret rooms for people like me or those who want peace and quiet. If you want a secret room, you have to find one.

Apart from the buildings, the estate gives a sense of belonging.

It's my favorite place in the world after my room.

"Pardon me, Miss Sawyer, Professor Jones seek your ambiance", my British guard said.

I nodded as I walked towards his office on the other side of the building.

"May I come in", I knocked.

"Sure thing, Ramona. This place is yours well if you want", he said jovial than usual confirming my doubt.

" Don't bother sir. But tell me why and don't beat about the bush, uncle"

" Oh, considering the behavior of Master Riverdale, he would have told you"

" Yes, he did. So tell me why".

" Oona, you weren't in art class"

" Dumped it or rather skipped it for today. Don't try to change the topic"

" Fine. Orion Riverdale and his team need your help with a mini sized work robot"

" So I heard, but why did you refer them to me".

" Because if you help him now, he will surely help you in the future", he concluded as I closed my eyes.

" Ryan said the same thing", I said letting out a sigh. " You know I won't have done it for any one else, it's because it's you"

" I know, Oóna baby. I know", he said smiling.

" Do you by any chance know where aunt Kira is", I asked opening my eyes standing up.

" Check the teacher's lounge", he replied walking me out"see you at home"

"If you come before I'm dead, then it's a deal.

The teacher's lounge

I heaved a sigh as I walked in straight to the psychologist department.

I entered Miss Smith room.

"Hello, aunt Kira"

"Hello, Amira"

Fluttering my eyelashes I said," aunt Kira. I thought you'll be angry with me.

Wait.

You aren't angry with me, right"

Laughing she responded, "Oona. I can't be angry with you even if I want to. I know it's not your fault Gabe and his goons were making you itch for a fight.

But fighting in school you promised your mom"

" My mom is an Android"

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 Author's Note: Well chapter 3 has come to an end. Please let me know your thoughts in the comment section.

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 🤍Pure Scarlett