< The best way out, is always through>

- Robert Frost.

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                         Zion
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"Do you think I don't know the kind of person you are? You place bets on taking girls virginity, and I'm not going to be one of your victims. Every girl knows you don't love any, you just want every! So, do yourself a kind favour by never talking to me about this rubbish again, stay away from me because I can be very dangerous. Mitchew, idiot!"

"Zion?" I jerked forward, spilling the coffee I held, all over my shirt. "Oh my!"

Mom and Dad stared at me, completely flummoxed by my action. "Where is your mind?"

I softly blinked, narrowing my gaze to my stained shirt. Now I've ruined my shirt! "Agatha!"

Agatha rushed to the dining room, where I sat. "Yes sir?"
I took my shirt off, revealing my black singlet.

Thank God I wore black!

"Do justice to this," I stretched the stained shirt to her and she took it before bowing down her head and dismissing herself.

My focus redirected to my mom, who was still glaring at me with bated breath. "Care to explain?"

I sighed wearily. "I'm fine. I was just thinking of school work and all my responsibilities as the head boy."

"Is that why you haven't touched your breakfast?" Her question made me acknowledge my breakfast on the dining table. Both parents didn't deflect interest, they continued with their interrogation.

"Tell us what's really wrong," Dad demanded. "You've been acting strange lately."

"How?" I questioned impulsively.

"How?" Mom repeated my question, with a skeptical gaze. "You're always absent minded."

"No I'm not," I let out a little chuckle.

"Then, can you tell us what your father and I were discussing with you?"

What is it with these old people naw? Leave me be!

"Zion?!" I twitched. "Where is your mind again?"

What are they talking about? I'm absolutely fine, so why am I finding it hard to focus?

"I'm sorry," I apologized. "What were we talking about again?"

They sighed in resentment, not breaking their suspicious gaze from mine. Mom finally gave up and decided to tell me what they were talking about. "Your father and I started a Visa process yesterday."

"What? Really? Why?" I sputtered, trying to fake a smile.

"After writing WAEC, we'll send you abroad to further your education. UK to be precise."

UK?! Who sent all these ones? Did I ask them to do that?

"Oh wow," I forced a smile. "That's wonderful."

"We believe you'll make us proud by passing your WAEC, so that you can get accepted into...." Dad dragged, leaving me in suspense. He smiled at mom, and they both faced me.

"Into where? Which-"

"Cambridge!" They exclaimed excitedly.

"What?" I recoiled in astonishment, jolting up from my seat and quickly backing away from the dining.

What are these bastards trying to do? Ruin my life? I don't want to attend such a disciplined university, I want to go to unilag! Where I can live my life as I please.

"Is there something wrong?" Dad asked, as his smile slowly faded.

"What happened?" Mom added with a puzzled expression.

I blinked back to my senses and quickly forced, yet, another smile. "Umm, I'm shocked!"

"Aren't you happy?"

"O-of course I am, this is a big news. It's my biggest dream," I lied.

Their smiles appeared back on their faces. "So, to make that dream come true, you have to pass your SSCE."

'The pressure is high, water dey fall from my eye.'

This isn't what I visioned for my uni days at all! My life can't be based on just pleasing my parents. It's my life, I have every right to make a decision for myself. Let's see how this Visa process goes, I pray I get denied of the visa.

Because I'm not interested!

I hissed solemnly, because they keep making me suffer in this house! Firstly, there are fifteen vehicles in my compound, but I drive none to school. The day I get my hands on that Lambo eh! Secondly, my dad expects too much from me as an only child. Thirdly, they're too strict! Any small mistake I make, my father won't let me go easily, while my mom would be adding pepper and salt to the matter.

"Since it's Saturday, why don't you finish up with breakfast and go read in your room," Mom said. I couldn't help but swivel my eyes at her- on a low-key.

I ignored the breakfast on the table which I haven't touched, and mom didn't try forcing me because I said I wasn't hungry.

How could I eat after such a disturbing news? If they want me dead, then let them just slaughter me instead of letting me die slowly. Mitchew!

I hurriedly ran upstairs and dashed into my room, taking out another shirt, since the other one is already stained.

After putting it on, I sprayed my Gucci perfume and collapsed on my bed. I took out my phone from my pocket and scrolled through my chats. I opened the group I created for me and my guys, reading the messages that awaited me.

BHADBOYZ

Partner in crime 1
Bro, wen is the party na?

Partner in crime 3
@Partner in crime 1- I already sent him a text, but he didn't respond. Do you think he's cancelling it?

Partner in crime 4
Abeg oo, let him not cancel it! I've already ironed my shirt and jeans with generator because NEPA no bring light. If he cancels it, it means I wasted fuel. Ejó, fuel is expensive.

I hissed at Peter's message. He's always acting cheap! I saved their contacts as partner's in crime, because I feel it's cool.

Partner in crime 1- Jae
Partner in crime 2- Ramson
Partner in crime 3- Caesar
Partner in crime 4- Peter

Partner in crime 1
@Partner in crime 4- Oga shift!

Partner in crime 3
I need answers, are we still attending the party at Elegushi beach or what?

Partner in crime 1
@Partner in crime 3- We are, I've already invited a girl.

Partner in crime 2
@Partner in crime 1- You mean Anita Oladele?

Partner in crime 1
@Partner in crime 2- Yes, according to the plan.

The plan is really.... interesting.

Actually, I let Caesar back in the gang because he gave us a valuable piece of information. He told us he overheard the girl I slapped, who happens to be Anita Oladele- Damilola's sister- gossiping with her friend about seeing me rape Daniella Huggins.

I wasn't in my senses when I raped her, so I guess I didn't lock the door or something. I can't remember the scenario clearly. Anyway, I can't risk getting exposed!

Anita is the president of the amebo association at WHA. Whenever she spills something, it dosen't take long for the news to spread all over the school, reaching the principal.

Me and the guys placed a bet last term, and I've been the only one playing my part in the bet. Megan was right, I place bets on taking girl's virginity.

Raping Daniella, was also a bet, which I won and the guys paid me fifteen thousand each. Caesar is to take Makayla Kingsley's virginity, while Peter has already taken Daisy Oliver's virginity. Ramson is to take Damilola's virginity, and he says he's on it. But I honestly feel he's just wasting time because he still loves her. And lastly, Jae is to take Anita Oladele's virginity.

Which he is going to execute today!

I sent the guys a text saying, "The party is still taking place!" Then I sent them the time.

After that was settled, and picked out my party clothe, and brainstormed for an idea to sneak out of the house without my parents' knowledge.

I stacked the pillows on my bed together, creating a human like structure under my duvet. Then, I littered my bed with my science textbooks, to make it seem like I was reading before falling asleep.

I entered the bathroom and did some touch ups with my skin. Then I put on my beach clothing. I sprayed my Gucci spray again, then I wore my sneakers and put a pair of sandals in my bag- it's a beach after all.

Let's not forget the party's appetizer, Coke!

I raised my matress, and brought out a box that I always hide under. Opening the box revealed my sachets of cocaine, which keeps me going.

I opened a sachet and placed a little powder on my desk before taking a sniff- or two.

Ahhhh shitt!!!!

Feeling satisfied, I packed it up and put it inside my bag. Then I dusted my desk, leaving no trace of powder on it.

Time to escape!

I opened my door stealthily, and scanned the area- there was no mom or dad in sight.

There are cameras all over my house, and I can't risk getting caught. I opened the door to the tech room and disabled the electricity.

Black out!

"Wetin happen?"

"What's wrong?"

"NEPA don take light? E no possible now."

The footsteps of some servants became louder, so I ran into a secluded corridor in the aisle and hid there. When the coast was clear, I sneaked downstairs.

I tiptoed down the stairs and peeked before leaping into the sitting room- still no trace of my pesty parents.

I continued tiptoeing out of the living room, being very very quiet. I made it to the front door and sighed in relief, turning the door knob.

"Where are you going?" I jumped in shock.

It is finished! I'm in deep trouble!

Turning my neck, my eyes met Agatha standing behind me and shining torch light on my face, so I exhaled.

Mitchewww.

"Thank God," I said in relief. I faced Agatha properly and scowled, "Are you mad?"

"I'm sorry I frightened you sir, I was just wondering where you were going to."

"You idiot! How does it concern you?"

"I'm sorry sir," She lowered her head, while I eyed her from head to toe. "Just so you know, your parents went out."

"They're not at home?" I questioned, surprised.

All that sneaky heist for nothing!

Suddenly, the lights were back on. The servants must've abled the electrical switch.

"No sir, and they asked me to watch you, that's why I asked where you were going."

"Well I'm going out, don't tell them about this!"

"But sir, it's an instruction-"

"So you'll go against me?" I took a step closer to her and traced my finger from her cheek all the way down to her-

"Sir please," she jerked back, feeling uncomfortable. "Not again."

I smiled at her statement and threatened the life out of her. She became helpless, so I walked out of the building peacefully.

"Suleman!" I called out to the gateman when I got outside.

"Yes sir?"

"Give me the key to the Lamborghini."

"Ahhh, oga go vex oo." Impatient, I slapped him across the face.

"Do you want to loose your job or what? I said give me the key to the Lamborghini!"

He lowered his head, rubbing his cheek.

"Give it to me now!" He ran into the garage and brought me the key. "Idiot!" I cussed, pressing the remote on the key inorder to unlock the vehicle.

Peep Peep!

I got into the car and suleman opened the gate. On driving out, I warned suleman sternly, "Do not mention this to my parents."

"B-but sir, what if they come home before you."

"I'll handle that, asides that, do not mention it, understood?" He nodded and I drove out of the gate, headed to Elegushi Beach.

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A/N

This Zion eh😒

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