Chapter 9: Chapter 9

It was a beautiful morning as the little birds on trees chirped melodiously.

"Mom, I'm gonna be seriously late". Kapella said as she walked down the stairs.

"I'm out baby".

Mrs. Elijah walked out of the kitchen and pecked Kapella on the cheek full of smiles.

"Mom, your apron". She said.

"Oh, That's right". She said and she loosen it.

"Steve". She called out and moved back to the kitchen.

She soon returned and looked around trying to remember what she was searching for.

"My keys, I'll get them". She said and hurried up the stairs.

Kapella turned to the left and Steve walked out of his room.

"Why the mood?". She asked as he had that gloomy face.

"I'm sorry". He said hugging her legs tightly.

"Tell me what movie did you watch last night?". She asked.

"Non, I was worried because you stayed in your room through the rest of yesterday".

"Since movies control your lifestyle I thought... It's alright no big deal, you're my little bro so whatever you do is counted as childish or should I say forgiven?". She asked dancing her head through the air.

"I made you turn into a Vampire, it was my fault".

"Do me a favor and stop using the word Vampire, I'm not a Vampire, alright?, and I'm never gonna hurt you so don't scream out your lungs ever again, alright?". She said holding his face and he nodded.

"I can see you two are getting along". Mrs. Elijah said as she returned.

Kapella smiled and placed her hand on his shoulder.

"Let's go".

"You do have intentions to starve Kapella, Mom". Steve said and they paused.

"Oh, my baby!". Mrs. Elijah sang and raced back to the Kitchen.

They laughed as Kapella rubbed Steve's head with her palm.

Mrs. Elijah returned with two thermos flasks in a bag and handed them over to her.

"Steve won't have It this time".

The highway was busy as there were a lot of vehicles whooshing all around.

"Kapella, about yesterday". Mrs. Elijah said from the Dodge Viper GTS vehicle as she made a sharp turn.

"There's nothing to talk about Mom, I heard you". She said looking out through the window.

"Steve isn't here so just spill whatever is in your mind, I want to hear it".

"I hate it that you're keeping a secret from me, I do want to know what's special about me". She said tapping the window.

"Telling you that you ain't my daughter is something I don't dare to say, not yet". She thought.

"You're frightened I'll be or I won't love you the way I used to". Kapella said.

"Did I say that aloud?".

"Say what loud?".

"Nothing".

"I guess I'm just gonna seat waiting for the day someone tells me the mysteries behind my life". Kapella told and the vehicle stopped in front of the school.

She hurried out and closed the door angrily.

"Kapella!". Mrs. Elijah called out but she walked away already and vanished into the crowd of students that were trooping into the compound.

Mrs. Elijah got into her vehicle and punched the steering angrily.

That was when she saw the bag in the passenger's seat.

"No.. Her lunch ". She sat as she stretched her hand and took it.

She took her phone and called her but she didn't take the call.

She tried again and this time it wasn't going through.

Mrs. Elijah hit the steering again and the horn sounded.

"Sorry". She announced and she got down.

"What's wrong with this girl?".

"Hey, you over there". She said calling on one of the students.

He turned back and moved toward her, It was Lovely.

"Do you by any means know Kapella?". She asked.

"Kapella Elijah".

"Yes. Everyone knows her...". He was saying when someone interrupted.

"Not a license to tell her Mom". Cindy cut short as she walked there.

"Cindy". He said.

"Lovely". She said.

"You two know yourselves?". Mrs. Elijah asked.

"Yes".

"No.. Just some kid we help with assignment, Where's Kapella?". Cindy asked looking around.

"She flared up and vanished into the crowd and now she isn't picking my calls".

"Don't worry Mrs. Elijah I'll punish her personally ".

"Thank you Cindy and here, She forgot her lunch". She said handing over the bag to her.

"I'll get it over to her".

"And you, thanks". L

"Not at all Ma'am". He replied.

"Your face".

"Oh accident, reality was unfair".

"My sympathy". She said and he nodded.

She got into the Dodge Viper GTS and drove off speedily.

"Did you call me a kid in front of Kapella's Mom?". Lovely asked as they moved into the compound.

"What else are you?".

"I had my beards shaved two days ago".

"Doesn't make you a man". She said walking away.

"Seriously?". He asked and he raced after her.

Kapella could be seen washing her face In the restroom.

She turned off the tap and cleaned her face.

She raised her head to examine herself in the mirror and that was when she saw the dude standing behind her.

She jolt in fear gluing herself to the wall as he smirked.

"How..... How... did.. you...". She stammered and suddenly got courage.

"You must be a freshman, excuse me but this is a female restroom".

"Of course it is". He said leaning closer.

"I'll have to scream if you don't take your leave now". She threatened.

"Maybe I love ladies scream a lot or I've instructed no one comes in, in the next one hour". He said and flick off the mole of water on her cheek.

Kapella gripped his shirt angrily but gasped was when she saw his name badge on his chest.

"Ffff.. Finn?". She said and let go of his shirt slowly.

"Are you such in a hurry to undress me?". He chuckled.

She raced for the door and tried to open it but it was locked.

"Open the damn door!". She roared with increased breathing.

"Open.. You're free to go". He said.

"I don't have the key, open the door!".

"Now I understand what everyone sees in you, the courage, the despise you have for the rich before you stands the all-powerful Finn Arrowood who lot ladies would kill themselves to be with ".

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" I'm not a lot of ladies, kindly let me out ". She said.

" Well, the key is in me, you'll have to undress me to get it or rather stay put and listen to my offer ". He whispered and leaned close.

" Just stop scaring me ". She said moving away.

"Do I?, That's progress".

"What offer?".

"A contract".

"I don't look like a business person, do I?". She asked.

"Of course you do, it's a question of what business ". He said moving closer again.

"I'm gonna listen to you, just remain where you are, and don't scare me".

"That's progress, I wondered what was special about you that cost my brother sleepless night and now I just realize how it feels for such a beautiful girl to walk out on you and then you couldn't catch her, Ashley was right, your beauty is out of the universe and guys love pretty girls who are stubborn like you ".

" Don't flatter me, what are you driving at? ". She inquired.

" You escaped my brother yesterday doesn't mean you'll escape him today, he's dangerous and if he can't have you, he'll harm you and make sure no one else does ".

"I don't have any intention to have a boyfriend soon". She said knowing where he was at.

"Hmm really?, That makes it easy".

"What?".

"Do you wish to graduate from Phoenix High?, Don't nod for me".

"Yes, I do".

"There's no way that is possible with my siblings wanting to hang a hook around your neck, Be with me and I assure you, no harm will come to you, I'll protect you from them and every other harm". Finn said and she scoffed.

"Lame".

"What did you say?".

"Can you open the door now?". She asked.

"What do you say to the contract?". He asked.

"What do I get out of it?".

"You'll get anything you need".

"Open the door".

"Give me your answers".

"Open the door and I'll give you my answers". She said.

He brought out the key and clicked the door open.

They walked out and she bit her lower lip.

"Can I have my answers now?".

"Will I be some sort of your girlfriend?".

"No, No strings attached but if wish to, the door is wide open, You'll become mine and do whatever I say In exchange...".

"Protecting you from your stupid siblings, huh?".

"You have some guts to call them stupid". Finn fired.

"What are you gonna do?, Take me to them".

"Not all, you don't get protection alone but you get whatever you want on this planet".

"You think you could buy my love with your damn money, Go to hell, you and your contract". She cursed wanting to turn but he grabbed her neck to the wall.

"I'm gonna warn you, I have a history of getting what I want by force". He said.

"I think I'm gonna have a history of this..". She said and kicked him on the crotch with her knee m.

He groaned and let go of her.

"I don't need your protection". She informed and walked away.

"Bitch!". He cursed under his breath.