Chapter 11

The next morning Eric is going to his father's school to begin his work as his father will be taken to S. A. E for proper treatment, he woke up as early as possible to get dressed and meet up with his daily schedule he wore a white suit and trouser with a white suit and black long earrings on his left ear his blonde her was slick back, he stood front of the screen staring at his reflection through the mirror and smile "baby you done?" Kimberly enters his room "Yes..." He faces her "How do I look," he asks "Perfect" Kimberly smiles at him and pulls him into a hug "Take care of yourself okay?" She pulls back "Okay I will... Bye," He kiss her forehead and leaves "Bye mum," he said walking away "Love you son" Jenny shouts from a distance and smiled.

      Jason, Eric's p.a were already waiting for him by the car with his two bodyguards, he throw his car key at Jason and he caught it "How many hours left Jason" he ask entering the car "Five hours boss" he responded and Donald nodded "cancel my other appointments" he said "sir... But the..."

"Is my new house ready?" He change the topic, Jason inhale sharply he knew the type of man he was stubborn and arrogant he always does what he says and no one can change his opinion about it neither will he tell why he made the decision "Yes boss, I'll take you there after we are done with the school" Eric nodded and closed his eyes, Jason starts the car and drives off.

    Reaching the school gigantic gate Jason drive into the school compound the reporters were already at the school entrance as if waiting for them "Who inform the reporters that I will be here today" Eric ask putting on his black glass "I don't know..."

"Felix's mother just don't give up" He inhale sharply resting his back, Jason parked the car the reporters were getting close to them with the cameras "Jason get rid of these reporters I will be getting down in three seconds"

"What?" Jason flinches how is he supposed to get rid of the reporters within three seconds "One..." Eric counts "boss..." He said frustrated "one more minutes, please!" Jason pleaded, feeling the weight of the situation. Sweat trickled down his forehead as he scanned the crowd of reporters,searching for a solution. He realized that buying some time was crucial to ensure Eric's safe arrival, as the reporters closed in, Jason quickly stepped out of the car and stood tall in front of them, blocking their path. "Ladies and gentlemen, I apologize for the inconvenience, but Mr. Eric is currently unavailable for any interviews at the moment," Jason announced firmly, hoping to deter them temporarily. The reporters, undeterred by Jason's statement, raised their microphones and cameras higher, their determination apparent. Questions and requests for comments echoed through the air, creating a chaotic atmosphere.

Eric digs his hand into his pocket and alight from the car walking majestically into the school, seeing him the students rush out of the classes to see him but before they could approach him Jason was already there to stop them "heeee..." The student scream with excitement rushing out of different classes and departments, Lisa and Davi storm into Ashley when they were also running to see Eric "Ouch!!" Ashley winced in pain "Oh... Ashley am so sorry" Davi apologize "Watch where you are going will you?" She grimace "Sorry Ashley but I can't afford to miss this I will make it up to you later," Lisa said "What's going on here, why is everyone running to the hallway"

"Haven't you heard that he is here?"

"Who?" Ashley asks "Eric!!!" She screams with excitement, "What!" Ashley exclaims in shock "My idol" Davi added jumping to show her excitement "Oh... Really... I..." Ashley stuttered she wanted to ask if she can go with them to see him then she remembered how he break her 'get a grip Ashley, you are just a stranger now' she close her eyes and draw in a sharp breath "Ashley less I forget Mr. Smith said you should see him in his office RIGHT AWAY!!" Davi said almost yelling, Abigail clutch her hair hard till her face turn red "Can't he just leave me alone for just a day? Why does it always have to be ME!!" she yell "You are his favorite so you have no choice... Aish... Don't let me miss this chance to see my idol" Davi and Lisa giggle and leave. Ashley bit her lower lips and slam her feet to the ground "Aish..." She walks away.

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"Mr. Eric welcome to Rows music academy" Mr. Walter the school manager stretch his to shake him and Eric accept it "My pleasure"

"Can we go to the meeting hall? The management was waiting" he said politely with a smile "Okay"

"ha..." He turn his back and whisper into his p.a, Mr. Walter's p.a nodded and left shortly after "This way" he smile and lead the way.

      Two hours after Eric had a meeting with the management, it went well but was boring to him, walking through the hallway as the meeting was held on the fifth floor of the academy, Eric removed his glasses and hand them over to Jason "Are you sure you won't break down? You have upcoming concerts and now you will be busy managing the school" Eric inhales "Cancel all my concert and refund the money, this school cost my dad's life I can't risk it" Jason agreed with him his father comes first before his career "okay boss" he said. Meanwhile, Ashley was just returning from Mr. Smith's office hitting her head and talking to herself, she walked past Eric lost in thought unknowingly, while walking she stumbled on a document box dropped in the middle of the hallway "Ha..." She grimace and close her eyes preparing to fall but she felt a strong arm around her waist "easy girl" she heard the voice say, she opened her eyes embarrassed at her actions she was very annoy and frustrated to see the box on her way, she stand upright and turn to the man that caught her "you should be more careful next time" Jason scolded her dusting Eric suit, Eric can't take his eyes off her somehow he felt that he had met her somewhere before but Ashley could recognize him 'Eric' her lips parted in shock she use to miss him and heartbroken but now that she had seen him anger like no other boil in her chest "am sorry" she apologize "you should be careful next time" Jason scolded again "hey Jason it's fine it could have be anyone" Ashley clench her fist resisting the urge to punch him out of her way "who could have drop this here" she turn her back and pick up the box "am sorry once again" she apologize and leave, Eric cock his head her face look so familiar that his heart pound against his chest, "are you alright?" Jason ask Eric watched as Ashley walked away, her back straight and determination in her every step. There was something about her that captivated him, something he couldn't quite put his finger on. Her face, although partly obscured by her long, platinum hair, triggered a spark of familiarity within him. It was as if he had seen her somewhere before, but he couldn't quite recall where or when. Lost in his thoughts, Eric barely registered Jason's question. It took a moment for his mind to catch up, and he quickly nodded as if to assure Jason that he was indeed alright.

"Yeah, yeah I'm fine," Eric replied absentmindedly.