Chapter 43

" hi" Ariana waved at Raymond.

" Hi" Raymond greeted as he walked over to her and Casey's table. 

" Hi Raymond" Casey greeted as he sat beside them.

" Hi" Raymond replied. " So why'd you ask someone to tell me you needed to talk to me? " Raymond asked.

" That's because I really needed to talk to you" Ariana replied.

" There's a device called a phone and I believe you know how to use it right?" He asked laughing softly.

" I'm not here to make jokes. I could've called you but i don't have your number" Ariana said.

" You should have asked someone. They'd have given it to you" he said using his hands to sweep his hair back.

" Yeah. I would have asked someone for it if only anyone had it. Remember, you're the arrogant type so you're not close to anyone" Ariana said.

" Well, they were the ones who didn't ask. If they did, I'd have given it to them" Raymond said and sipped some juice.

" Well, I believe you should have given it to them and...."

They started arguing.

" This two act like children" Casey thought to herself.

Beatrice walked into the cafeteria and saw Raymond seating by Ariana.

" Have these two really resolved their differences?" Beatrice asked herself. " But this could be good for me. Ariana doesn't know what I did to her so I could use her to get closer to Ray" she thought to herself as she walked over to Ariana's table.

" Hey, stop fighting. You're here for a reason, remember?" Casey asked.

" Oh, that's true. Give me your phone, I'll type my number" Raymond said.

" Okay" Ariana said and gave him her phone.

" Hi" Beatrice greeted as she sat beside them.

" Hi" Ariana replied as she rolled her eyes and sighed.

" What's wrong Ariana? Aren't you happy to see me?" Beatrice asked eating some noodles.

" You want me to honest?" Ariana asked.

" Yes" Beatrice answered nodding her head.

" Well then, I'm not happy to see you. Infact, I'm upset. " She replied.

" What's gotten into you Ariana?" Beatrice asked.

" You think I don't know the truth? You had me poisoned and now you wanna make friends with me? All because of a guy? I'm disgusted" Ariana said.

" You know?" Beatrice was shocked.

" Hell yes I do. Listen, if you don't want me to expose you to the whole school as well as the cops, leave my sight" Ariana said and stood.

" Ray, aren't you gonna say something?" Beatrice asked Raymond.

" I don't f**king care now get the hell outta here" Raymond yelled.

" If anyone is to find out what I did, I'd go to jail for sure. I better get out of here" Beatrice thought to herself. " Fine, I'm leaving" Beatrice said and left with her food.

" Better" Ariana muttered and sat down.

" Good job there" Casey praised.

" Thanks. Have you saved the number yet?" She asked turning her gaze to Raymond.

" Yes. Here you go" Raymond said and gave the phone to Ariana. " Nice wallpaper" he complimented.

" Thanks" Ariana said smiling.

" So, what'd you call me for?" Raymond asked.

" The lunch thief. I was a victim today" Ariana replied.

" That's bad" Raymond said.

" Exactly" Cassandra replied still eating.

" Today, I was the victim and tomorrow, it'll be someone else. So I suggest we put an end to this once and for all" she said.

" I think I have a plan" Raymond said.

" What is your plan, I'm all ears" 

" Let's meet up after school alright?'

" I don't think I'll be able to meet up with you" Ariana said as she sipped some water.

" Why? Do you have where you have to be?" Raymond asked concerned.

" We have a play coming up and I'll be playing the lead role" she replied.

" Just you?"

" No. There's someone else" she said smiling.

" Who is he?" Raymond asked.

" Nicolas Maduro. I think he's pretty cute" Ariana said.

" Oh. Maybe tomorrow?" He asked.

" I'll think about that." Ariana said.

" Here Ariana" Cassandra said and handed her food.

" Thanks" Ariana said and ate.

They ate and the bell went.