HAMERTON

 For new readers; Natalie joins Hamerton, a large school that has a lot of things going on, most of it being illegal and terrorizing. She is agonized by the news of her friend's tragic death and she has to face up with the Hamerton's bloody governance in order to secure the President's badge that has the power to decode a bomb that could cause a large massacre. she teams up with Trevor, the ex and most renowned president of Hamerton and Class D students against Nicky and her fellow evil seniors.

Where it ended last time. Natalie is interrogated by the police from USA who also turns out to be Trevor's contact. He lightens her case and allows her to leave. 

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Chapter Twelve: CONFUSION

Leaning on the window of an airplane, Natalie recalled what happened. She could not get the gruesome sight of Ashleigh lying in a pool of blood, out of her mind. Somehow, she felt responsible for Ashleigh’s death. Maybe, if she had not screamed ‘cat’ or she did not make Paula hate her so much, Ashleigh would still be around.

As she left, there was already a political catastrophe. The police discovered the wire that was tied on the landing of the staircase and concluded that Ashleigh was murdered. In the tension, Lucie confessed and now, the French government was already involved.

Natalie shut her eyes, sighing. The international competitions was supposed to be her way of getting a full year scholarship at Hamerton so that, she could be President, so that she could save everyone at Hamerton. Now, she might never be able to achieve all that.

“Oh Trevor.” She murmured “I wish that I could talk to you right now.”

“Hello passengers I am Adalric Adenauer, chief pilot of Germanwings. I hope that you have had a comfortable flight from Berlin. We are arriving John F. Kennedy International airport in 30 minutes.”

The speakers sounded in the cabin.

Natalie reopened her eyes. At least, she was nearing home.

Inside the J.F. Kennedy airport terminal, Mrs. Bradley waited anxiously. She already learned what had happened in the international competitions in Berlin. More than what Natalie told her over the phone, the story of Ashleigh’s murder by her fellow student was all over the news. It hit the headlines in many papers and TV stations because it was a crime on an international scale. Mrs. Bradley just like many other parents did not trust to take her overseas.

As she paced anxiously in the waiting lounge, Mrs. Bradley felt a buzz in her trouser pocket and took out her phone.

“Honey?” she greeted first, sighing with relief.

“Is she there yet?” Mr. Bradley sounded.

“No dear. But, a travel agent informed me that their flight will arrive soon.”

“Okay. Did you talk to her? I couldn't, the call was very expensive.”

“Yes. I did.”

“How is she?”

“She told me that she was okay.” She sighed. “I am so worried honey. Did you see on the news what that girl said? She confessed to have plotted to harm our Natalie. That fall was meant for our baby.”

Dad sighed too. “Oh I watched the story last night. Honey, don’t panic. She will be fine. Besides that, you have to calm down and be strong for our daughter.”

Mom managed a smile. “And for the one that’s on the way.”

“Yes honey.”

“Oh Brad, I wish that you were here with us. I miss you already.”

“I wish that I could give up everything and be with you but, the situation now doesn't allow that to happen. I have to provide food for you and the baby and of course, Natalie’s school fees will be needed soon.”

“Yes honey. I understand.”

There was a beep and Mr. Bradley came, “Sweetie, I have to go now. Bye.”

“Yes honey. Kisses.” She bid before the line went dead. She drew a sigh afterward, feeling sad about the tragedies that met their life.

Mr. Bradley spent last of his savings to satisfy Natalie’s desire to participate in the debate competitions by purchasing her go-and-return tickets. When an opportunity came for him to leave the country with his new company, he could not waste it. Now the family was separated with Mr. Bradley in a country in Africa for the next six month and Mrs. Bradley had to take care of everything on her own.

what happened next? stay tuned to find out. 

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