The next day as Salome sat in class reminiscing about the last evening event ,she was finding it difficult to concentrate on whatever the teacher was teaching.

Andrew sacrificed himself by taking a seat beside her, curious about why she was so solemn.

Are you not going to tell me what’s wrong? Since your birthday you have just been oddly quiet?

And as your friend l have no idea what's wrong with you? Andrew whispered with a straight face.

Throwing Salome worried glances in between.

It was obvious he was avoiding getting caught by the teacher who was on the verge of exploding in anger due to the students were all shouting.

I’m fine once again Salome answered like a broken record making Andrew sign in frustration.

Fine, tell me when you feel the need to. You know I am always there for you? Andrew whispered softly and at that moment the teacher seemed to have had enough as she yelled out Andrew get out of my class his partner should join him. The teacher yelled and the whole class was silent as no one dared to talk again. Rubbing his head sheepishly, Andrew rose to leave tapping Salome who looked so pleased to be out of the class.

The duo made their way out of the class serving as an escapegoat to other students who took their cue to keep quiet.

Although they were happy to be sent out of the class ,the subject being taken at that moment was the one they couldn't afford to miss.

Meanwhile, outside the classroom Salome leans to the wall then slump down on her ass looking like she was sick of this world.

What?

What is wrong with you? You look like you will be anywhere but here Andrew inquired worriedly as Salome only threw a glance at him before turning away. Are you not going to say a word? Nothing? Andrew almost hiss.

It's obvious the young man is starting to get pissed by Salome's nonchalant attitude . Salome only closed her eyes, blocking him out which further pissed him off.

Just as he was about to yell out, Salome rose to her feet and he immediately rose also.She took a few steps while he followed her. After a few steps she suddenly paused .What do you think you are doing?

Salome asked, her voice gruffed like she hadn't tasted water in years. What?following you of course who knows the thing running on your mind. Andrew answered back with a raised chin Salome only threw him a broad look as she went to a corner. It didn't take long for Andrew to realize where she was going and the moment he did a blush crush up his neck .

You didn't tell me you were going to use the bathroom? He almost yelled.Salome burst into laughter as she turned to wink at him.

Once inside the female bathroom,the ghost of a smile on Salome’s face disappeared.She took in her appearance.

I really do look horrible she said to herself.Sighing she made a way to one of the toilets pushing the door open then locking it up.

Salone was quick to complete her business and despite having a very sensitive hearing she was unable to realize that the toilet door had just been opened.

Salome made her way to the corridor and a bucket of cold water was poured on her.

My goodness she screamed as she took in her now soaked uniform sticking to her body like a second skin.

She raised her head ready to give whoever it was a piece of her mind but then as she took in the ladies before her ,she knew there was trouble .

There were a total of six ladies before her who looked like Jezebel's incarnate. Two of them happened to be very familiar.

One was her dearest cousin Trina and the other the first girl that bullied her as soon as she resumes school both girls have their minions before them as they stare down at Salome.

What do you all think you are doing? Gnashing her teeth Salome asked. If look could kill Trina and the other girls would have been dead by now.

What does it look like we are doing?This is us telling you to take away your dirty self from our school and stay away from our men.

Trina yelled glaring at Salome. Salome wasn't worried one bit by her attitude as she had encountered far worse than this.

Okay is this all you came to say? Tell your men to stay away from me too. Salome hissed as she tried so hard not to shiver from the cold and she tried to leave them in the bathroom.

She had just taken a step away almost at the door when her hair was pulled backward making her stagger backward which made her scream in pain.

Her hair is very sensitive which made her take her time in caring for it every day.

All for it to be pulled by bunch of mindless girl.Leave my head Salome yelled through gritted teeth only for Trina to pull harder before smacking salome on her face harshly .Caught off guard Salomon fell to the floor and this made all the six ladies to start hitting every part of her body.

The commotion in the bathroom gathers the attention of students and the door opens but none of the students seems to have the intention of lending a helping hand to Salome who was overpowered by the sixth lady's voracious expressions. Look what is going on here?

One of the students whispered but Salome, who was trampled on, could hear vividly.

She whimpered and let us screams of pain as her hair was being pulled. She struggled to fight them off but her hands and legs were held down by two of the girls as Trina and the others kept beating her. Andrew was nowhere insight and when Salome thought it was over for her, she heard the students as they made way for Lucas and Benny.

The two young men came into view. When they saw what was going on, they looked very unbothered.

Salome had expected them to run to her but instead they did nothing but put their hands in their pocket watching the show.

What is going on here? Benny finally asks to make Trina and others freeze as they didn't see him at first.We are just teaching her a lesson to stay away from you brothers.

You are mine, Trina emphasises while Lucas stares blankly as her. Benny was no different as he looked as if he had a lot to say but kept mute.

Salome's eyes met with Benny her eyes filled with pain and plead hoping he will save her from the torture.

Two streaks of tears slip down her eyes as she beholds her gaze. At that moment, Salome concluded to cling onto him as if he was her only life line but then he turned away with the word enjoy.