Chapter 13

                  HAMERTON

 Happy Sunday viewers!
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. Hamerton is having the first public interview with the candidates for President. Michael Morningstar is bad at first and then he uses Trevor's flaws to gain favor from the student mass. 
The good side is loosing. 

Continue!

Cheryl had to do something to take control of the situation. “Mr. Morningstar sit down!” she demanded.

Michael resumed his seat and the crowd’s roar lowered to murmurs.

“You’re manipulating the students.” Trevor said angrily.

“Listen Trevor.” Michael begun feeling more confident than ever before. “You are the one who is manipulating the students. Hamerton needs a President who will give them what they want.” He raised his voice in the next clause. “More entertainment, more jokes, less seriousness. We are ambassadors and duke’s children for God’s sake.”

“Yeeeah.” The crowd roared supporting him.

Trevor strangled his hands into fists. Michael made him very agitated. And to think that the students supported him…

“What!” Ingrid exclaimed frowning at Michael.

Erin retained her rigid face.

“Yes.” Michael said and went on humorously. “In your leadership Trevor, our students did not get the right treatment. You hindered us of entertainment. We had more debates and examinations.” He paused becoming ridicule to taunt him. “You were more of an academic minister than,” he paused, to lay emphasis on; “Hamerton President.”

The audience exploded at this.

Michael winked at Trevor who was already fuming with fury.

“You are a mediocre!” Ingrid shouted.

“Shut up!” Michael shouted.

“Now, all of you. We shall not turn this floor of referendum into a bar house.” Cheryl intervened parting her hands in the air. She turned to the students. “Please, may we have your attention? Calm down please, so that we can continue with the interview.”

The students scarcely hushed.

Fred, Cheryl’s assistant and camera man, walked from the crew to whisper something in her ear.

Cheryl showed surprise and when Fred left, all eyes were on her. She drew in a deep breath and made the announcement. “Okay, a round of applause please as we welcome a new guest to this interview, Madam Susanne Hamerton.”

Though shocked, the audience broke into an applause as the chief school director approached the stage. She wore a skirt suit, brown in color, which also had the Hamerton logo at the coat pocket.

Some crew members gave her a seat and she offered her smile to the guests who stared at her with amazement.

“Welcome Madam Sue.” Cheryl said. “I believe that all of Hamerton would like to hear your opinion on the elections and perhaps, question our candidates.”

“Thank you and ah-” she turned to Morningstar. “Michael Morningstar, you have the liberty of becoming President but, not to ruin my school. Do you get that?”

Michael swallowed and nodded. “Yes ma’am.”

She did not stop there. “Ingrid is right. You are mediocre. This school needs an intelligent President like Trevor who can change Hamerton. Trevor did more than all past Presidents of Hamerton. He changed the annual performance of the students. He calmed the students during the times of uproar. Can you do all that?”

Michael was muted. He knew that he could not do even half of what Trevor did.

“Can you?” Madam Sue repeated.

Michael sighed. “No.”

“I thought so too.” Madam Sue said with satisfaction. “And you do not qualify.”

“I can try.” Michael said begging for the opportunity.

“No one can try Michael. This no game, it’s three years of terms of office ministering over thousands of students.” She turned to Tobias. “And you boy, can you do all that?”

Tobias nodded. “I can.”

“Really?” she asked. “How many followers do you have?”

“On twitter?”

The lady frowned. “I am talking about Hamerton Mr. Tobias. Where are your marbles?”

 Tobias gulped. His back was already wet with sweat. “Amh… many many. I have got my-”

“Stand.” Madam Sue commanded, cutting him short.

“Wha… what ma’am?”

“You heard me. Stand and tell us what you will do for Hamerton if you get the chance to become President.”

Tobias took some time and rose. “Ready. Amh…” he turned to the audience who were still, waiting for him to say anything. “Ha.. Hallow. I… sorry. My name is Tobias. I would like you to vote for me to become President because, well…” he paused, losing his words in front of the thousand eyes.

“Booooo Booooo” the students called.

“Sit down already.” Madam Sue said with impatience.

Trevor and the others watched patiently.

The lady rose, facing the crowd. “So Hamerton, have you got your President?”

There was a confusion at the question. Some said Morningstar and some said Trevor.

Trevor himself was lost. The girls were most certain that they would not get anywhere without Natalie. 

No one understood Madam Sue's intention. And she declined the stage, leaving them stunned.    

what happened next? what will be the fate of Hamerton? Is Natalie coming back? stay tuned to find out. 

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