Episode 10

Aimscious turn her back at Mart with a sad face. She feels happy within herself that her school's most intelligent and handsome guy propose to her. But she is sad because she doesn't want to hurt Lilia who already has a crush on him.

Mart...., she called faintly.

I know how you feel towards me but I can't accept your love. l....

Tears flows down her eyes,...

You have to accept Lilia's proposal. She had a crush on you since first grade.

Mart held her hands and turned her towards him slowly. She felt an unknown rush all over her body.

Mart: Is you I love, Aims...

He draws her slowly towards his chest and kissed her hands gently,

If only you feel the same way towards me, then don't think about Lilia. I know what to do about her issue.

Aimscious hugged him, crying and whispered,

l ... love ... you ...too Mart.

He was so happy and kissed her forehead. Meanwhile, Lilia was hiding behind one of the tress watching them.

She gnashed her teeth in fury and cursed them.

Lilia sneaked back home furious.

After some time together, Mart took Aimscious home since its already late. She was so happy that she spent half of the night thinking and smiling to herself.

RADIANT STAR INTERNATIONAL

Kling.....! Kling...!! Kling.....!!!! ,

the school bell rings . Its already lunch time. All the students jump out ,screaming and shouting. Lilia quickly rush to the washroom to meet the bullies so they can finalise their plot against Aimscious but unknowingly for them, Betty was already in there.

She quietly hid herself when she heard her sister's name. She listened to their conversation till she was sure they left.

Betty was so shock that she couldn't believe what she just witnessed.

Wasn't that Lilia, Aimscious' best friend? , she asked herself..

But why will she like to hurt her?

I've got to warn Aimscious before its too late.

She rushed out of the washroom in search of her sister. She searched all over the canteen but couldn't find her. Fortunately enough, she found her in the rehearsal hall with Mart.

She run to her panting .

You startled me , Betty...., Aimscious cried.

Why are you breathing heavily like that? was someone chasing you?

Betty( breathing heavily): no, no , Aims.

I have searched everywhere for you but couldn't find you. Luckily enough, I found you here.

Aims: why? whatever it is, can't it wait till closing?

Betty (shouts) : No Aims , it can't, your life is in danger.

Mart and Aimscious look at each other stunned.

Mart: what do you mean by her life is in danger? who wants to hurt her, tell me....(shouts).

Betty who was already in tears and shaking, asked in a rhetorical manner,

will you believe me when I tell you?

Mart and Aimscious: why not, spill it out.

Betty: Is Lilia!! , Aims , I heard them . Every single thing they said. I was in the washroom when they entered...

She went ahead and told them everything she heard. But Aimscious didn't believe her.,

Aims laughs: Betty, am sure you didn't hear it well. Lilia will never hurt me. We have been best friends since childhood....

what are you trying to insinuate?

Betty(scared) : you've got to believe me sis, I know what am saying.. Please be careful of her

Aimscious dashed out of the hall angrily. Lilia looked at Mart and asked him to help her talk to her.

I know how she feels about this but please let her know that am her sister and I will not allow any evil to befall her.

Don't worry, I will talk to her. Mart assured.

They left the hall , back to their respective class.

SCHOOL BUS

School was over. Aimscious and her siblings got on the bus. Betty and Nicole sat by each other while Aimscious sat alone quietly. Nicole looked at Betty and nodded.

Dont worry , I will talk to her.

He moved to where Aimscious was and pat her back gently.

Aims, why are you like this today? Is it because of what transpired between you and Betty today?

But why should Betty think evil of Lilia, she replied innocently.

She has been my friend since childhood and she is more like a sister to me now.

Nichole (calmly): She was just worried about you dear, don't misunderstand her reaction.

He calmed her and promised her a giant teddy bear after their final exams. She became so happy and hugged her brother.

"its okay, I've forgiven her now, she replied.

They both looked at Betty and smiled.

The bus got to their house and they alighted.

MR. SIMON'S MANSION

Mr. Simon sat in the sofa scheming how to deal with Aimscious' dad. He orders Mr. Felix, his secretary in,