A friend to remember

43: The Elaine problem.

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Suicide, death and violence...

Hello guys... Zeet Anonymous here, I hope you are doing well, I know I am. Everyone knows who Martha Irele is, and knows that she is one of the school's 'it girls'.

Well, she is dead...

Ashley Irele's Cousin was found dead in the bathroom stall of Bellrich Academy. Right after this blogger exposed her illicit affair with a teacher who is currently sitting in jail and waiting for trial.

Rich, Famous, and powerful, you would think the children of the most powerful elites who have everything anyone wishes for will not lack anything. When it was all in the tip of their fingers but that is laughable.

This is the second time in this section that someone killed themselves, an elite at that. Which makes you wonder if is it truly worth it. Is all the wealth, power, fame, and status that comes with being a Bellrich Elite worth it?

Hmm... we peasants may never know the answer.

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Colton climbed the stairs quickly, "slow down, Caleb!" Caleb walked toward him.

Caleb placed his hand on Colton's shoulder. This wasn't the first time they were visiting Pedro because of the shit his father did. This time it was different.

Pedro and his mother were in a private hospital that his father owned. Peter Elaine was once the father of the year but something suddenly changed him. He just started acting out and no matter what he never changed.

"He landed in the freaking hospital, Caleb! Do you know how bad this has to be?" Colton was livid. He wanted to help Pedro how with the situation that he is but there was no way to do so.

As it was, he was as powerless as Pedro himself. His father was vital to everyone in their society. His business was thriving and he was doing well enough. Colton's father had a rule of minding his business and turning the other eye even though it meant his best friend's death.

"I know how you feel, Colt. This entire situation is a mess but from what Pascal said, Pedro will be staying with him from now on."

Colton didn't want to be selfish but Pascal lived on the other side of town, staying with him meant changing schools. Their band was also there, and he couldn't possibly think of what would happen if he left Bellrich, if he left them.

"Let's go and meet him first, know how he is doing at least." Colton nodded. This suggestion was better.

They climbed the remaining stairs and entered the busy hospital area. Pristine and white, the private hospital's lobby was magnificent, beautiful, and huge.

This wasn't Colton's first time coming here, and he knew it would not be the last time. He tried all he could to get Pedro out of that situation but it felt futile.

Colton walked toward the receptionist, Caleb following closely behind him. They had grimed expressions on their faces. The nurse looked up, she had been warned about two teenage boys approaching the front desk, and she knew what to do. She was prepared.

"Hello, I am here to see Pedro Elaine," Colton said.

The lady looked at Colton and then at Caleb, she didn't bother to find the name in the computer system or try to help them. They will be receiving no help from her.

"Can she hear the word? Why is she looking at us and not answering?" Caleb murmured, his eyes narrowed with concern for the nurse.

"I can hear you. What is your name?" she folded her arms.

Colton and Caleb glanced at each other. This woman did not look like she wanted to be of any help to them.

"Is that important?" Colton didn't have the patience for the tomfoolery.