Iris POV:

I gulped and slumped into my seat.

I was sitting in the cafeteria eating my food made by Hudson. Yummy!.

But I was sitting alone, every single student was talking and laughing with any one of his friends.

It has been 1 week and I have no friends till now.

Ace and I talked some times and I sobbed because I miss him so much.

He’s really busy at work. It’s been 4 days and I haven’t heard his voice.

I stood up and started to walk out of the cafeteria. I have no appetite.

I sat down and took out my history book, reading it.

Boring but I have to do it.

I was sitting in the back of the university, empty hallways, alone.

Nowadays everything feels empty. I really miss him.

I woke up in the morning, studied, played, and slept. How bland routine.

I sighed and groaned

Why is studying so boring and confusing?

“Ugh”

I heard a distant groan coming from a distance. I got up and was ready to leave. It’s definitely a ghost.

Then I stopped when I heard people talking. It’s not a ghost.

I walked towards it and saw the expensive girl and boy with some of his friends bullying students.

I gulped and walked back and ran from there.

Stay away from trouble, Iris.

I came here to study, not to be a hero.

I opened my locker and I quickly took out my next class books, rapidly.

But, I want to help the kids too but I have to stay out of trouble.

The guilt will kill me if I don’t do something.

I bit my lips and tapped my foot, nervously.

Maybe I can just complain to the teacher, right?

I was standing in front of the principal room, anxiously.

But what I found weird was that the principal behaved sweetly towards me and listened to my words tentatively.

Weird. Very odd.

I thought he would just say ignore them or yell at me.

I mean they are expensive kids so they would have some influence here too. Why did the principal take action?

It was 4 in the afternoon and I was sitting in my class, boringly. The class ended but I just sat there.

I even tried to talk to some students but they just tried to avoid me. Ugh…

I flinched when the class door opened forcefully. Freak, it was the expensive boy.

I looked away and started to look at my upside-down book, concentratedly.

“You think you’re smart,”

It was him. The deep voice.

What,” I mumbled, my lips pursed.

He gripped my arm and started to drag me outside.

YAHH!,” I yelled and hit his forearm.

I winced in pain. His grip was so tight on my wrist.

I slapped his hand trying to release his grip on my wrist, every student was staring at us.

I gasped when suddenly two people pushed him away and stood in front of me, coldly.

The expensive boy tried to fight them but one of them dodged him so smoothly.

Mam, are you okay,” one of the boys asked.

I frowned and looked at them in confusion.

I am Rick,” he said, bowing.

Ok, thank you,” I said, bowing too.

What is going on here,” the Dean asked, standing there in confusion.

He’s trying to hurt her,” Rick said. He and his friend stood beside me like shields.

What the hell is going on?

Hurt! I was just taking her to the dean,” the expensive boy said, angrily.

Oh! Oh! I am busted I think.

Edrick,” the dean raised his voice.

The expensive boy’s name is Edrick.

You can go to your class,” the dean said to me.

I started to walk away and looked back to see Edrick glaring at me furiously.

I was escorted to my class safely and Rick left.

I will talk to Hudson about it.

Something is definitely wrong?

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WHAT!,” Leo screamed and Alex choked on his drink.

Yeah,” I said every single thing whatever happened in the university.

Who were they,” I asked, referring to Rick and the other guy who saved me.

They are your bodyguards,” Hudson said, his eyes fixed on some office papers.

Oh, but why do I have guards? I don’t want it,” I said.

Well, for safety. Rick and Larry our bodyguard’s nephews,” Hudson said.

Didn’t I tell you to stay out of trouble,” Liam said.

Yeah, but I was the only one who could save them,” I said, my lips pursed.

Principessa, you have to be careful Some students are spoiled and could hurt you too,” Liam said, grumpily.

OK,” I whispered and ate my fruit.

They will hurt me now,” I asked, confused.

Hudson shook his head and smiled, warmly.

No one will hurt you,” Aiden said, hugging my head.

But, I don’t want it. I mean you’re already doing so much, I don’t want to put any more burden,” I said.

Well, you must be happy because they didn’t take care of me like they do for you, Iris,” Susan said, chuckling.

Iris, you said I am your brother, so let me take care of my little sister,” Hudson said, smiling.

I bit my lips. But I-I will make up to you, I will do all your work,” I said.

Hudson sighed.

Well, just keep Aiden away from me, that’s a huge help,” he said looking at Aiden.

Aiden was trying to put my hair in a bun and place his phone on my bun as a phone stand.

He’s really creative. I like Aiden and his creative ideas.

But everyone in the house calls him kid and immature.

Maybe they all are old.

Did Ace call?” I asked, hopefully.

No, busy as always,” Felix said.

I nodded and slumped back on the couch.

I want him. I really miss him.

I gulped, controlling my tears.

Gosh, why am I so sensitive?

You want a surprise,” Felix asked, sitting beside me.

No,” I said and closed my eyes.

Are you sure,” He said, pinching my neck.

I nod, weakly.

He promised he would call me back. I want to hear his voice.

“Mini”

My eyes flung open when I heard his voice.

I straightened up and saw his face on a tablet.

A big wide smile broke out in my face and snatched the tablet away from Felix’s hand.

Ace,” I murmured, tears building up in the corner of my eyes.

I miss you,” I said, tracing his face on the tablet.

I know, just a little more, my love,” his husky voice tickled my skin.

Don’t cry, I don’t love it,” he whispered.

I nod and bite my lips.

Did you eat?” I sucked in a breath and gulped.

Ace hummed.

Did you,” Ace asked, smiling.

I nod.

Can you come back fast, I-I m-miss you,” I said.

I don’t care how clingy or pathetic I sound, I just want him.

Soon, Mini,” he said, emotionlessly.

How are your studies going,” he asked, sighing.

Not bad, I am trying my best though,” I said.

I am proud of you, my Mini bear,” he said, smiling.

He’s proud… of me… Oh! Mama mia.

I smiled like a grinning pig.

You look beautiful, now,” he said, ruffling his wet hair.

Man, come as soon as you can she’s really bratty sometimes,” Leo groaned.

I glared at Leo.

Don’t listen to him,” I said, clearing my throat.

I just said I don’t like to drink milk,” I said.

And you ran all the house and Susan whopped your ass until drank your milk,” Aiden added.

NO!,” I yelled.

Hey, no one touches my ass,” Ace said, chuckling.

Ugh...,” everyone groaned and left, annoyed.

Then I told Ace every single thing that happened in college and he listened to me without interrupting.

He made a tsk sound lost in thoughts.

You did a great job, love Next time don’t be afraid, Ok,” his gruff voice made me tingle.

If you wanna beat someone you can,” he said and I giggled.

No, I don’t think I can,” I said, shaking my head.

He hummed and lay on his bed.

Then minutes turned into hours and our talk extended, blissfully.

I miss you, baby, you’re enchanting eyes, those lips, and.. your pussy. My pussy,” he paused.

Is she missing me still,” he asked, smirking.

I scrunched my nose. Shameless.

You should spray some holy water on the dictionary of your words,” I said, giggling.

He chuckled.

I love you,” he said, looking at me like it’s the last time he’s got to look at me.

I love you more,” I whispered.

Then the call ended.

I slumped back on the couch and saw it was already 10 in the night.

Everyone left giving us privacy. How sweet.

Can’t this 1 month go fast…

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Yes, Iris,” the teacher asked.

I stood up, nervously.

Sir, i-i-is it 19-19-6..4,” I said, trembling.

Everyone laughed and snickered.

I-I-Is it b-b-backup,” a student mocked me.

Silence,” the teacher yelled.

It’s correct, Iris,” the teacher said and turned around to write on the board.

I stand down, pouting. Why is everyone mean?

Edrick laughed and shook his head.

Why are you laughing? At least I know the answers unlike you,” I murmured, frowning at him.

Oh! Yeah loser,” he said, rolling his eyes.

Stupid,” I said under my breath.

What did you say,” he asked, stunned.

Nothing,” I said, looking ahead.

That’s what I thought,” he said, patting my shoulder.

I said you’re stupid,” I said, gritting my teeth.

He is a pain in my head.

How dare you talk to me like that, bitch,” he said, furiously.

I focused on the board instead of his stupid talks.

After 1 hour the history class ended and I wrote down some notes too.

Maybe Alex threatened me to take notes while the teacher was teaching.

Alex is the worst and best tutor I could have.

THUD.

I flinched when someone smacked the desk, loudly.

It was Stella, the expensive girl who was terrifyingly beautiful but now she’s being mean.

S-S-Sorry if I-I scare-ed y-you,” she said mocking me.

You think you’re safe all the time, you dirty slump girl,” she snickered.

You’re the worst dumbest, ugliest, dirtiest girl I have seen,” she exclaimed and everyone laughed.

The dean just left us with some warning, Now you have crossed my path, too bad. It’s going to be a living hell,” she smirked evilly.

That definitely didn’t scare me. Hehehe.

You’re the ugliest one, you hurt people and treat them badly,” I said, trying to be confident.

Totally worked.

I hissed when she gripped my jaw.

Oh…Tsk. Tsk, say’s the one a girl who comes with a different man every day, I think you’re the cheapest whore too,” she dug her nails in my jaw.

I whimpered, weakly.

They are my b-brothers,” I said.

Lies, bad girl. You are a cheap girl and you want me to believe that you’re one of them. The popular businessman’s sister. I mean look at you,” she said, laughing.

Everyone chuckled looking at me.

That definitely didn’t hurt.

She sighed.

You’re just a cheap whore and maybe they are just using your useless holes,” she said.

Then she backed away from me like she realized I was some parasite.

Let’s go, guys,” she said, adjusting her dress.

I gulped and saw her leaving the class, proudly.

Everyone feared her. Why? Because she’s rich, beautiful, and powerful.

Edrick is her boyfriend who’s also rich and it’s all because their fathers are rich and powerful.

I came here to study and that’s it.

I don’t want to give them more burden than I am already causing. They are already paying my college fees.

I packed my bag and left for my next class

Everyone looked at me in disgust, laughing, and mockingly.

The fact that every day one of the guys drops me at university and they all think they are my boyfriends.

Literally… yuck. Ew… they all are dirty, not me.

God, please give some holy water to the students here.

I was putting my books inside the locker then I felt something nudging my shoulder.

I turned around and saw a girl. She looked familiar.

Think, Iris. I swear to god I saw her somewhere.

Hey,” she said, smiling wide.

Hehe,” I said, unconsciously.

Sorry, I am Ali, the girl you saved from Edrick and Stella,” she said.

Oh, yeah,” I said, shaking my head.

I know you must have forgotten me,” Ali said.

No, I remember you,” I exclaimed.

Your face had a weird expression, so...,” she said, chuckling.

Shoot! I have to control my expressions.

I want to say thank you,” Ali said, happily.

Wanna be my friend,” she asked.

Woah, everything is so fast.

Sure,” I said, awkwardly.

Don’t miss the chance, Iris. Be her friend or no one will be your friend at this university.

So, what’s your next class,” she asked, joining our forearms.

Ahhh.. economics,” I said, trying not to look weird.

Same, girl, let’s go,” she said, dragging me forward.

I frowned in confusion.

Well, Ali, you look like a bold girl, I mean..,” I paused.

I get it, I look like a bold girl so why didn’t I fight that time when they were bullying me,” she said.

I nod, cautiously.

Well, I don’t want to ruin my scholarship. I want to graduate and get a high-paying job too,” she said and we sat in our respective places inside the class.

And yup some students looked at us more like gossip.

Ok,” I said.

Aishh.. How could I doubt a girl like her? Ambitious and cheerful girl. Forgive me, god.

But, really it must be hard for you now,” Ali said.

What do you mean,” I said, confused.

Edrick and Stella behave like they literally owned this university, they want every student to behave like their slaves,” she paused.

A student called them an idiot one day and the next day the student was brutally beaten up and transferred to a new university,” she said, wide-eyed.

Freak. I called Edrick stupid.

I heard you’re Hudson’s sister,” Ali asked.

She talks so much.

Yeah,” I said. Uneasily.

Maybe that’s why they are not hurting you,” she said, frowning.

She’s literally scaring me, not comforting.

But stay out of their way,” she warned and finally her radio stopped.

What have I done?

I fudged up….