THIRTY MINUTES LATER>
Ricardo and Mariana concluded their stories,Mrs Andrew was in tears already
“Rosalie” She called tearfully and hugged her tightly,crying on her shoulder
“I missed you so much” She cried
“I missed you too mom” Mariana sniffs,hugging her mom tighter
Ricardo walked out,giving them the quiet time alone
After some minutes,they broke the hug and Mariana looked around for Ricardo
“Richie?” She called
“He’s probably mad at me” Mrs Andrew said
“You weren’t fair mom” Mariana shook her head
“I was going crazy…..”
“That doesn’t mean you should tag my twin brother as a murderer,you neglected him when he needed you the most. You were the only one for us,I could remember we didn’t even grow up to know who our father was….”
“I’m sorry” Mrs Andrew cried and Mariana sighed
Ricardo entered
“Baby” Mrs Andrew called and stood up
Ricardo shook his head and moved back
“No,I’m not angry with you mom. I’m super glad to find my twin sister and I feel more happy seeing you smile. But if you really think I’m gonna run into your arms right now…..” He stopped,tears rolling down his eyes
“You’re mistaken mom,I don’t need your hug,I don’t need your love anymore. I’m more glad I won’t be called a murderer anymore by my own mother,like you’ve always wanted,you won’t see me here again,I promise” Ricardo said,walking toward the door
“Richie!” Mariana shouted
“You can spend enough time with her,I will see you later” Ricardo said without turning back,he went out.
Mrs Andrew bit her lip
“I deserve it….” She muttered and hugged Mariana again
“I won’t take too long,I need to talk to him” Mariana said and Mrs Andrew nodded
“I’m so glad to have you back baby,I’m so happy” Mrs Andrew said
••••
“That was tiring” Tessa groaned and shook her head as they walked out of the practice room.
“Work of the lead dancer” Mariana chuckled
“I’m sad you won’t be performing tonight though” Tessa muttered
“Oh please,I don’t think I can ever do that right now. I will join the fans tonight,Rocking the dance wherever I’m standing” Mariana said
She checked the time
“I need to go and pay for my camp trip” Mariana said
“Let’s go together” Tessa smiled
“Hey girls!!!”
Alex and Delaney ran to them
“We’ve been waiting for you girls not knowing you were gonna ditch us after practice” Alexa rolled her eyes
“On my way to make payment for the trip” Mariana said
“Oh right,let’s go together then” Delaney smiled
They walked to the school financial officer’s office
“Oh Mari J and Tessa” She smiled the moment she saw them
“You might as well manage to acknowledge our presence here too” Alexa rolled her eyes
“Oh sorry Alexa,Delaney” She chuckled and they all laughed
“So,you’re here for….”
“Camp payment,Hope I’m not too late” Mariana cut in
“Oh….I guess you don’t know” The lady said
“What?”
“Leonard paid for you…highest rank” She winked
“Whoa!!!!!” The girls said loudly
“Oh…..thank you” Mariana muttered and bit her lips
“You’re welcome”
“Babe!!” Alexa and Tessa shouted when they left the office
“Not now….”
“What the f-__-k,you heard her. You’re gonna be staying in the same suite with the Almighty Leonard!! I’m jealous!” Tessa screamed
“I’m starving” Mariana said,changing the topic
“Me too, gonna text Charlotte and Octavia” Alexa said
“Can’t wait for tonight” Tessa rolled around but then bumped into Bella and Daisy
They both glared at her and walked away
Tessa bit her bottom lip
“Don’t tell me you still feel bad” Delaney said
“Of course she would,as far as I remembered,they’ve been friends for more than three years now” Mariana said
“I don’t wanna think about it,I’m going to live my life the way I want now” Tessa said
“Good girl” Mariana smiled
••••
Nico was on his way out to school when his phone buzzed,he bought it out and it’s a message from Red,he wanted to ignore but something made him open. His eyes widened when he saw a picture of Mariana.
Almost immediately,his phone rang and he answered it immediately
“What the f-__-k is that picture about?!” He yelled
“Isn’t she the one??” Red’s husky voice came up
“What do you mean? What the f-__-k are you talking about!!” Nico shouted
“She’s the reason why you’re giving me cold shoulders…..”
“That girl has nothing to do with this dad….”
“Well I’ve seen you two together countless times,poor her,her life is ending tonight because of you” Red said
“No…..Red no!!!!!”
“You know I don’t go back to my words” Red said and hanged up
“f-__-k!!!!!!” Nico screamed and rushed into his car
He drove out of the house roughly and started dialing Mariana’s number but she’s not picking up
“Answer the call Mariana please!!!” He shouted impatiently stepping on the speed
••••
Mariana was lost as she danced along with the group performing
The whole school was filled up and everywhere so noisy coz of the loud music
“Babe,you’ve got a call” Octavia tapped her and she turned,she just missed the call
“Who’s it?” Charlotte asked
“Oh…Nico” Mariana muttered
“Nico? I don’t think he’s here” Alexa said
Just then,Leonard’s call came on and Mariana answered
“Leonard” She smiled
“You’re in school right?” Leonard asked
“Yeah why? Thought you said you won’t be coming” Mariana said
“I’m missing you badly” Leonard said and Mariana’s cheeks turned red
“I’m almost there” Leonard said
“Waiting” Mariana said and hanged up
••
Leonard parked his car in the parking lot and came out of the car,He dialed Mariana’s number and she answered immediately
“Where are you? I’m eye searching already” She said
“I’m walking to the hall already” Leonard smiled
He continue walking
? Leonard!!!
? You’re so handsome!!
? I love you!!
The students around started screaming and different flashes of cameras followed him
Finally he saw Mariana,her phone in her ear but she was backing him
He smiled
“Found you” He said
“Really?” Mariana turned and she also saw him
She immediately waved at him happily
But all of a sudden,Leonard saw a red dot light on her head.
‘What’s that?’ He thought and raised his head toward the rooftop and he saw it clearly,the dark figure with a gun pointing straight to Mariana
“Mariana!!!” He screamed and started running toward her while Mariana looked confused
It was followed by a loud gunshot and at the same time,Leonard got to her and hugged her tightly.
The bullet went directly into his head and everyone screamed with wide eyes
Mariana froze on the spot,Leonard’s hands still wrapped around her and she only came back to reality when his blood dropped on her body
The students started rushing to the scene
“Leonard!!!!!” Dior screamed out as Leonard dropped on the ground,blood gushing out of his head
Rivers of tears flowing down Mariana’s eyes
“Leonard….please open your eyes please” She cried,shaking him and he managed to open his eyes
His whole face was already filled with blood
“I……..I…..love…..you….” He stuttered and everything became silent as his head fell to the side,eyes shut
“No!!!! Leonard!!” Mariana screamed in agony
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