My Destiny

Chapter 25

"Good afternoon students. Today, I want to take a moment to recognize and appreciate exceptional students- Isha Harvey and Ryan Wellonton for your dedication, hard work, and your exceptional performance.

Your commitment to excellence has been inspiring, and your achievements have made us all proud. Your curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm have made a significant impact in the classroom and beyond. They have achieved the first place in the dance event which was held couple of days back "

Did I just hear that I won. Won! I had no control on my emotions, I turned towards Ryan to give him hug. He was equally surprised and even looked cold. He looked at me, gave me a tight hug which I needed. 

"That's not him... it's not Ryan. He's a cheat. I have won.", a very faint voice was audible from the speaker. People around looked confused. The voice increased gradually.

"It's not Ryan Wellonton who has won, it's me..... David", his panting was audible in the speaker. The terror raised in my body as he said that. Ryan looked calm as if nothing has happened and he can deal with it. David did deserve the recognition because he was the one with me all the the time. I couldn't blame Ryan either who was at fault. I didn't want to create a huge mess out of this neither I wanted to my boyfriend to end in trouble... neither of us three. I chose not to react over the announcement, making it pretty evident that something was up. I genuinely wanted to apologize David for all this shit. I felt bad for him....man... who gave up his own classes to support me when Ryan wasn't there. I looked around the room, people didn't pay attention what he was blurting in the mic.

"There is a miss understanding dear, Ryan Wellonton was on stage", they didn't realize that the mic wasn't off yet.

"I was the one who practiced with her the entire time, he just got there at the right time when I was lo....", he didn't say anything further. Maybe he didn't want to embarrass his self by saying he was locked up in the washroom. After that, the whole room went quiet. Looks like they realized to put off the mic.

"Shit, he shouldn't know the truth", I looked at my boyfriend who seemed to look cold as ice. "He wouldn't, it's only between you and me".

That got a smile on my face. I was happy that I have won. It would be easy for me to get into Howard. Then it hit me. Even Ryan would be leaving for college. The fact that he would also leave, got a strange feeling in my stomach. Has he thought about it? Does he even know that we are gonna leave school for ever. Does he even remember where I want to go? Multiple thoughts took over my head.

The rest of the classes went without any chaos, Ryan was sitting beside me in all the classes but barely spoke anything. He just ended up cussing one or more times in every minute. Honestly it didn't bother me, when he did that it looked hot...

Our classes ended for the day, we both left the class. I needed to use the washroom. After I came out Ryan wasn't there. I stood there thinking where he could be, for a minute it striked he must be in the washroom. After waiting there for five whole minutes, I became impatient and dialed his number. He picked my phone at the second ring.

"Come to principal's office", his voice sounded very low. I was hell'a worried what has he done now. I was majorly worried if David had said something. I reached principal's office in less than a minute. There he was sitting there, it relieved me. My eyes moved to the person sitting behind him. It was David.

"Miss Harvey", the principal called my name out. Both Ryan and David turned around. When my eyes moved from her to Ryan, I was shocked. His skin below his eyes has turned purple. My eyes grew wider, my breath escalated. My eyes were on David now, he as well had a same purple colored skin under his eyes. Infact two on either side. I couldn't believe this happened in those five minutes when I was in washroom. There was no one left in the corridor to make them stop or to call out someone for help. 

"What happened", my voice was barely audible. 

"Miss Harvey, were you there when they were fighting", I wanted to laugh at this moment. Miss am itself shocked by looking at their faces.

"No, I was in the washroom."

"Was there anyone else in the room?", as far as I remember everyone left.

"No, there was no one"

"What exactly happened?", I asked her. She gave me a concerned look, which eventually turned into anger.

"These two hard muscles were fighting in the corridor, god knows for what. Thankfully I was passing by, otherwise they would have turned this place into WWE ring", neither of them said a word. David opened his mouth but shut it back.

"Am sorry Miss Harvey, many many congratulations on your great achievement", he walked forward and shook my hand. I had to recall what she was talking about, because honestly my mind wasn't in right place after knowing what just happened. She got this right moment to congratulate me. Wow. I gave her a smile.

"Thank you"

"And you to Mr. Wellonton", he turned his face towards us. I could see that he was sorry for what he has done.

"How many times should I keep repeating, it wasn't him it was me", David finally spoke. Exactly what I feared happened. I can't take this more. Already the two of them fought for god knows what, and now I don't want another fight.

"I have no idea what your talking about, but it was Ryan who was paired up with Mrs. Harvey", she looked at me and then at Ryan.

"Miss Harvey do you know anything about it mishap", Oh yeah, Ryan basically locked up David in the washroom so that he couldn't perform with me on the stage and he could take over. How does he know all the steps? Well Ryan recorded both of us and he learned the steps. He did this to ask for forgiveness, which I did give eventually. And I lied too. I wanted to say it up all, but I couldn't. I couldn't blame it all over him, he would be in serious trouble.

 I froze then and there when she asked me. Her tone didn't sound serious, but I didn't want to lie either. I can't just blame David for everything. He hasn't done anything wrong.  Words weren't coming out of my mouth, I realized I was lost for words. 


"Miss Harvey?", she called my name once again, little louder than before.

"I don't.... he didn't... it was", I didn't know what to say.

"It was me", I heard him. I wanted to be sure, I turned towards him. His eyes didn't meet mine.  I could say he was pissed because I didn't take a stand for him. I felt guilty but I just can't give a blank lie. 

"What?", he explained her the whole thing, excluding the part of the apology. He made up a fresh lie about how David couldn't catch up with the steps and He didn't want to embarrass the school's name not me. Our principal seems to buy the story. David tried to speak in between but she didn't let him speak. She was exhausted too with all this bullshit.

"I appreciate that you wanted to hold on the school's name, but your approach was wrong. I would have suspended you for a week for this but as you did it for the school, I shall reduce it by few days. Mr. Wellonton your suspended for the next four days.", she said and we left the office. It wasn't much shocking hearing about his suspension, but truly saddening. I could feel the blood rise in my cheeks making me more furious. Why did David had to open his fucking mouth. I did feel bad for him as well, but I was more sad that I wouldn't be able to see Ryan for the next four days in school.

"Who started it first", I asked both of them, both standing on either side.

"He hit me on my face, as soon as you went inside the washroom", Ryan shouted. He was getting angry now, I could see those veins dancing beneath his skin. Anytime he could punch David on his face- much harder.

"You fucking took away the spotlight of me being the winner. It is the fucking truth man, I was the one who practiced with her all the time. You weren't even there." he said it lot of disgust.

"Clearly, someone is begging for the trophy. You should have worked hard for that position but..", he analyzed him top to bottom.

"You were stuck like a little baby in the washroom", the sarcasm was at it's peak.

"You have to pay for it", he looked at him and spit. His eyes moved on me. He walked towards me.

"I thought you didn't like this dickhead, but I didn't know you were playing along all this time", his eyes were filled with hatred.

"David I..", Before I could say anything, he left. I left so bad to lose a friend. We weren't so close, but what ever time we spent together, it was fun. He never touched me after that dinner. He maintained his distance which I appreciated. 

On the other hand I couldn't see those marks on my boyfriend's face, whom I admired the most. I was feeling so guilty to get two guys in this situation, and it was all because of me. I sat there on my toes, covering my face. I didn't cry. I was just exhausted with this.

I felt a pair of arms on my shoulder, I looked up. It relieved me to see it was Ryan. I thought he would just leave and go.

"It's alright, that guy is an asshole anyway", he pulled me towards him, that got a smile on my face.

"This all bullshit happened because of me"

"No, it didn't. I was the one to fuck it all up. Don't blame yourself.", he tugged my hair behind my ear.

"Am sorry, I couldn't defend you. I just couldn't lie.", I looked into his eyes. He wasn't pissed anymore, infact by looking at his eyes, it gave me relief.

"It's not your mistake for god sake. I know you can't lie", he pulled me closer and gave a quick kiss on my lips. It made me calm and less angry.

"So, what are you going to do these four days", I asked him as we walked towards the car. 

"I don't know, maybe not let you go to school neither", he smirked. This side of him was fun. I liked this new Ryan. 

"Sure", I rolled my eyes.

I surely would miss him. I needed an ice pack first.

"Would you stop by target, I need to get something", he didn't question me, he nodded. I didn't tell him purposely, because I knew he would end up making faces or would never take me there. We reached target in 15 mins. I got down and asked him to stay in the car. I quickly got an ice pack and rushed towards the car. 

"Finally, what did you get though", he asked me looking into what I was digging in the cover. I took a pack of ice, small one. He frowned. 

"I don't need that, am totally fine. Look", pointing at the mark. I pressed it little hard. 

"Ow!", he yelled.

"Exactly why I got them", I laughed when he yelled. 

I pulled his face closer, tapped the ice pack gently at first. He jerked back, because of the pain. Without further tantrums, he let me do my job. I tapped the pack gently on his face, glowed air on the mark. I shifted mt eye balls from the mark to his eyes. I caught him starring at me, those blue eyes were looking spectacular. My eyes shifted to the mark again, I could feel my hands freezing holding that ice back. I dabbed a few more times, till it look fine and placed it back in the cover.

I felt a strong pull by my arm. The moment I turned my head on my left, Ryan's face was inches away from mine. His lips touched mine, all the thoughts.. previously just seemed to disappear. My body was burning with desire. The kiss was filled with passion, desire, I could feel the force on my lips. My hands reached his neck and pulled closer. 

We both pulled away in unison, found ourself panting.

"Thank you for this", pointing towards his mark. He didn't know how to thank someone. I smiled at him.


Ryan's Pov


That smile is what all I wanted, which was not been to be seen because of that fucker- David.