HAMERTON 2 Chapter 3 episode 3

HAMERTON 2

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Hallo new viewers and Happy weekend!

Hamerton. A large school offering the finest Education to the students of the state and overseas. Natalie joins this school arriving from Brooklyn and she has grief over her lost friends who were murdered in Hamerton. She teams up with Ingrid and their fellow seniors against the House of Representatives to prevent a bomb blast that could cause a large massacre.

Previously on Hamerton; Natalie is stressed about having Paula Moure back in her life. She tries to convince her Vice President to revoke the Hamerton constitution by breaking allegiance with the member schools of SOHOR. 

Simon was kidnapped. 

Trevor kept Caitlin from being killed by asking his friend to take away the calculator bomb from her.

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Trevor sat on a bench in the open of the University campus.

He was studying alone as he gradually bit from his favorite Five Guys Burger.

“Mm.” he said to the taste and swallowed.

Just then his phone buzzed in his trouser pocket and he fetched it.

“Hallow?” he called when he went on air with the caller.

“Trevor?” Kenneth’s voice came.

Trevor became alerted. “Hallow Kenneth. Yes it’s Trevor. How are things?”

“Okay. Listen, we need to clarify some things.”

Trevor furrowed his eyebrows. “About?”

“Hamerton.”

Trevor twisted his head looking away. He vainly hoped that he could see his brother at the spot he last did. “Of course, tell me, are you in London?”

“Yes. Outside your school actually. Can you come to my car?”

Immediately Trevor rose. He closed his book and crumpled a Ziploc bag that had his lunch. “Sure. Where is it parked?”
“Just come out first.” He instructed.

“On my way.” Trevor said and hang up then pocketed his phone. He carried his book under his arm and started leaving the university compound.

He found Kenneth’ Bugatti across the roadway that led to the University. He walked briskly to it and opened the door opposite the driver’s and got in.

“Hallo Kenneth?” He greeted first, closing the door behind himself.

Kenneth, who had his seatbelt on and his hand holding the wheel, replied. “Hey.”

Trevor fastened his own seatbelt. “So, are we going somewhere?”

“I was thinking about that. Though, it ain’t necessary.”

“Alright. Are we having a secured communication?”

“Yes. I never get in touch with you without making sure of that.”

Trevor nodded. “So, tell me.”

Kenneth opened his glove compartment and Trevor watched him as he took out a couple of documents from it.

He waved a green file to Trevor who took it with queer.

“What’s this?” Trevor asked.

“Excerpts from a postmortem file.”

Trevor furrowed his eyebrow but, he was not going to question how Kenneth got it. Trevor knew that Kenneth had his ways. “Belonging to who?” Was Trevor’s actual worry.
“Simon, Natalie’s old boyfriend who tried to harass her a year ago.”

Trevor’s mouth dropped open with shock. He did not care for the guy but, the news of his sudden death estranged him. He opened the file hastily and ended up grimacing at the gruesome photos. He drew in a deep sigh, deciding not to continue. “How did he die?” he asked his brother.

“He was drowned. At least that’s what the police concluded after finding his body in a dumpster close to the Jones beach.” Kenneth replied.

“He was drowned?” Trevor repeated fearfully. “You mean he was murdered?”

“Likely. If you check the postmortem file, you will see that he had marks around his hands and feet that suggest that he was tied. Otherwise, there were no other markings to indicate a beating or other form of physical harassment.”

Trevor took a few seconds digesting the news. “Does the police have any lead on who might have killed him?”

“No.” Kenneth said “But, they do have a crucial witness.”

“Who?”

“Natalie’s mom.” Kenneth replied and checked to see Trevor’s expression. He was appalled. Kenneth went on. “She was the last person to see Simon after he went in hiding for over the past year. It is my guessing that, Simon was cooking something against your Natalie.”

Trevor was upset. “I don’t believe what’s happening. Is Natalie’s mom okay?”

“She is not arrested if that’s what you’re asking, the rest, I’m unaware.”

“I am worried for Natalie.” He said somberly.

“And there’s more that you should be worried about.”

“What? Tell me.” He requested, almost begging to be withdrawn from the uncertainty of matters.

“There’s a possibility that Simon was kidnapped, and tied up, to gain some information from him. Information probably related to you or Natalie. Given Simon’s history with her, I don’t think that he would have hesitated to grant his harassers what they wanted.”

“But, Kenneth, Simon was a bad person. He could have been kidnapped by people whom he owed stuff… maybe drugs, I don’t know.”

“Maybe. But, we can’t leave out the possibility that he was abducted by the SOHOT people.”

Trevor was silent, considering the idea. “What could they have wanted from him?”

“Natalie’s info perhaps. Or yours.” Kenneth suggested.

Trevor sighed and glanced at the other documents that his brother had in hand. “And what are those files you’re holding?”

Kenneth passed to him a spiral bound book.

Trevor stared at it. “Hamerton’s constitution.” He read and glanced at Kenneth. “What’s this for?”

“There’s a clause there that I found quite interesting. The part of the House Of Representatives in your governance.”

Trevor nodded. He recalled then that the HOR played a vital role in empowering the Hamerton ruling authority. “Yes. The System of Organization of the House Of Representatives. In short, SOHOR.”

“Now, doesn't that sound too familiar?” Kenneth asked with an arched eyebrow.

“SOHOT.” Trevor reckoned in realization. “But, you told me that S and O stand for Secret Organization.”

“Yes. It’s very evident now that they are a part of your SOHOR thing.”

Trevor glanced away thoughtfully. He turned to the book when he felt the need to.

He opened to a page written;

SYSTEM OF ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Pg. 1 Inauguration

Trevor stared intently at the page and turned to Kenneth. “I have been through this. While I was a minister. That is how I became part of the sect in the first place. Back then it was only the Senior Organization with the House Of Representatives. The seniors only thought that it was eminent for them to have an influential rule in Hamerton. One that wasn't shakable… We sought allegiance with big schools within and outside Europe. That is why the seniors’ rule was the only rule. Well, of course, until now, in Natalie’s time.” He paused to add regretfully. “But, it went far. The seniors, working with Archibald, were plotting a bomb, . Somehow Caitlin found out and they were ready to kill her. Their efforts cost the lives of five of our seniors. I couldn't be a part of them anymore.”

Kenneth looked at him pitifully. “I am sorry for that bro.” he commented.

“Can you find out when the current government of Hamerton will be inaugurated in the SOHOR system?”

“I can.”

“Thank you. I will have to talk to Natalie in breaking that allegiance. I escaped from the SOHOR because of my background. They all know how my father and you are powerful. I can’t say the same for Natalie.”

“I agree with you.” Kenneth said stretching his hand to take his phone from the dashboard. “If it’s the allegiance that is causing disasters then it has to be broken.”

Kenneth pressed a few buttons and dialed.

Trevor shuffled the constitution pages as Kenneth communicated with his intel in Hamerton.

He murmured as he perused the book. “The System of Organization Of the House of Representatives operates under four pillars which,” he traced the lines as he read. “Every member will have to recite five times on the inauguration day. These four pillars are to be observed without compromise by each of the member parties. The first and foremost pillar is integrity, this means that all the SOHOR members are one. The member parties must agree to share in everything both good and favorable tasks plus difficult tasks…” he paused, furrowing his eyebrows. “Citation needed?”

“Trevor?” Kenneth called, drawing his brother’s attention.

“Yes?” Trevor asked.

“I think that you maybe late for whatever you had in mind. I was just informed that the HOR are arriving your school in about,” he checked his wristwatch, “thirty minutes.”

Trevor was shocked. “What??”

What happened next? Stay tuned to find out!


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HAMERTON 2 SOHOT/SOHOR??

HAMERTON 2

Thank you God for this opportunity.
Hallo new viewers and Happy and Peaceful elections Tanzania!

Hamerton. A large school offering the finest Education to the students of the state and overseas. Natalie joins this school arriving from Brooklyn and she has grief over her lost friends who were murdered in Hamerton. She teams up with Ingrid and their fellow seniors against the House of Representatives to prevent a bomb blast that could cause a large massacre.


Previously on Hamerton. Caitlin thinks about Natalie and wants to contact her. She receives an email from her informant who tells her that Natalie and Ivan are going out and that Natalie is a bad person. Caitlin is very affected by the mail. 



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Chapter Three: SOHOT/ SOHOR??

“Natalie? Natalie?” Ivan called, running to Natalie in the heavily crowded hallway.

Natalie, who was nearing the staircase at the end of the hallway, turned around and raised her eyebrows, halting to wait for him.

Ivan increased pace toward her.

Just as the distance narrowed between them, Natalie’s attention was caught by a couple of reporters, led by Cheryl.

She gave Ivan her back and faced the school journalists.

“Miss President. The students have been awaiting your statement on the ball that is to take place tomorrow, in favor of the House Of Representatives, who are due to arrive at 2:00pm this afternoon. Will you tell the media and the Hamerton society who are watching you live on HTV, how you plan to welcome the HOR and what you have instored for them on tomorrow’s ball?” Cheryl asked quickly.

Natalie pulled a screwed face. “The ball is in honor of_”

She begun and was interrupted by Ivan who bumped into them. “Yes, yes.” He said quickly and turned to Natalie who offered him a startled expression. “The President is very much aware of the arrival of the House of Representatives.” He added and turned to the press. “The ball will be grand, most assuredly and our guests will have the most pleasant welcome.”

Cheryl nodded at him.

“There have been concerns that, due to the enormous February intake, the dorm buildings of Hamerton cannot accommodate the visitors. As the President, do you authorize the use of the Leaders’ quarters for the 50 HOR arriving guests?” Another reporter, with a tape recorder, asked Natalie.

Natalie was still lost. She was hardly aware of the House of Representatives’ arrival much less the scarcity of their places to stay. 

Ivan took charge again. “We are still discussing that in the administration panel and we hope to come with the conclusion before our guests arrive.”

Natalie nodded, looking boldly at the reporters.

“Can you share the agenda that brings the HOR to Hamerton?” Cheryl added.

“No, no. It is… a surprise! But, it will be good for Hamerton.” Ivan answered and taking Natalie’s hand said, “Now, if you will excuse us. The President cannot answer any questions now. We will call for a press conference later and then we will be able to answer all your questions.”

With a little struggle, Ivan was able to get Natalie out of the media and they walked hastily across the hallway to a staircase on the opposite side.

“What were they talking about?” she asked Ivan, as they neared the first floor of the building.

“What I was about to tell you. The HOR are arriving later at two and you have to prepare for that.”

“How come I am not informed about this? And that there is scarcity of their accommodation… Ivan? Are they coming on short notice?”

“Not exactly. I was with the Vice President last Friday. We thought that we could handle everything.”

Natalie paused just when they were outside her office door. She frowned at him. “You thought that you could handle everything without telling me? Ivan? I needed to know that. I could get ridiculed by the public if I am ignorant of big events happening in school such as the hosting of the HOR.”

He was silent, seeming a bit restless.

She narrowed her eyes. “Ivan. Why did you keep that from me? What are you hiding?”

Ivan put his hand around her and reached for the door knob. She drew back a few steps and he opened the door. “Please?” he asked, waving inside.

She shook her head in disappointment and walked in.

She trod to her desk and leaned on it, waiting for his explanation with her hands crossed below her breasts. “So, tell me.”

Meanwhile, Ingrid was busy placing posters on the school board for the next day’s ball.

She put her hand above her eyebrows, squinting her eyes below the noon sun, to satisfy the organization of the posters.

Appeased, she turned to Carlito who held the posters and glue for her. “We are done.” She announced.

“Okay. Where next?” Carlito asked.

Ingrid looked around the vast green school compound that was also sparsely occupied with students moving here in there. She noticed the evergreen oaks and saw them as spots for placing the posters. “There.”

Carlito nodded and started off while she was held up by a phone, buzzing in her skirt pocket.

She took it out and became alerted after reading the name.

She received it. “Hallow?”

“We have a problem.” A male’s voice greeted.

“What!” Natalie exclaimed, after Ivan’s statement.

She parted her hands and straightened herself.

“Do you see why me and Sylvester decided to hide this from you?” Ivan asked.

“Ivan. This should have been the more reason for you to let me know. So that I could prepare myself. So that I could know what to expect.” She said, pacing to and fro in front of her desk. 

“Look at how it is getting to you?” he said, feeling sorry for her.

She paused and turned to him. “I don’t understand. How could_”

The door burst open and the two turned to the front to welcome Ingrid who was panting and seemingly anxious. “Natalie? Did you hear?”

“Yes. And, it seems that everybody did except me.” Natalie said eyeing Ivan reproachfully.

“What are we going to do, Natalie?” Ingrid asked and lowered her voice to add, “Your life is in danger.”

Natalie sighed deeply. “I don’t know now. I… don’t know.” She said somberly.

“We should call Trevor.” Ingrid suggested.

“No. Ingrid. If we try to reach him then his father will realize that we are still communicating. We can’t afford that.” Natalie disagreed. “I don’t want to lose him forever, no.”

“Who helped you the last time?” Ivan asked after a brief moment of contemplating in silence.

“Corny Howls but, I don’t know if…” Natalie begun and sighed with devastation.

“Corny?” Ingrid repeated. “I will see then.”  She said and left.

“Natalie,” Ivan begun trying to approach her.

She drew back, waving her hands in defense. “Please don’t. Just, get my speech ready for the conference you told the media about and send for my vice and the Minister of Dorm Affairs.”

Ivan nodded reluctantly and left. 

Who are they talking about and how is he/she a threat to Natalie? Stay tuned to find out!

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HAMERTON 2 Chapter 1- episode 8

HAMERTON 2

Thank you God for this opportunity.

Hamerton. A large school offering the finest Education to the students of the state and overseas. Natalie joins this school arriving from Brooklyn and she has grief over her lost friends who were murdered in Hamerton. She teams up with Ingrid and their fellow seniors against the House of Representatives to prevent a bomb blast that could cause a large massacre.

Previously on Hamerton; Natalie and Ingrid  go to the meeting place to see Trevor but, his guard appears and let Natalie talk to Trevor. He tells her how much he loves her and warns her about the murderer of Nicky who automatically, succeeds her ran in SOHOT. 
Steven asked Ingrid to talk to her in private after receiving his uncle's call on Trevor's condition. In a lonely classroom they break each others secrets that they are part of SOHOT and Ingrid, did not actually love Steven.  

What happened on Hamerton;

Nine months ago

Ingrid stayed silent after Steven’s statement. She did not agree with him either. “Trevor loves Natalie.” She told him.

He laughed cynically. “Ingrid. You honestly don’t believe that.”

“I do.” She said.

“Oh and why’s that?”
“Because, he has taken her places.”

“Anyone can do that-”

“Steven. Why are we even arguing about Trevor’s feelings? I need you to tell me where you have kept him so that we can rescue him.”

“That is not going to be easy.”

She furrowed her eyebrows in questioning. “Why?”

He drew closer to her who leaned with her back on a table inside the empty classroom. His voice was lowered when he said, “Nicky has given you one last chance.”

She stared at him with a shocked expression on her face.

“Yes.” He said, confirming her silent speculations. “A chance to save both my life and yours.”

She frowned. “I will not do anything for that cruel woman.”

“You will unless you want to end up like Erin and Morningstar. She promises to take Trevor with you.”

She gulped. She could not risk Trevor’s life. Her eyes begun tingling with tears as she asked. “What does she want? She can’t harm Trevor. You wouldn't let him.”

“I value your lives and that’s why I’m asking you to do whatever Nicky wants.”

Ingrid drew a deep sigh, breaking into a cry. “Oh my God. She can’t harm Trevor. Anybody, anybody but, him.”

He was silent, watching her as she shed tears for her old boyfriend. She sounded like she did not care that his life was also on the line.

“I will do anything. Anything, if she doesn't hurt Trevor, I promise.” She swore.

“Okay.” He said and told her. “There’s an encrypted message that Nicky discovered in Erin’s stash. Nicky said that it leads to your dorm bathroom or something… I don’t recall. What you have to do is to take Natalie with you in pursuing this task and once you are there, she expects that Natalie will reveal the truth behind the message.”

“What will Nicky do to Natalie?” Ingrid asked quickly.

“I don’t know.” Steven said. “But, your queue is as simple as that; take Natalie along.”

“What if he hurts her?”

“Well, there is a way to preserve all of us,” he said and drawing even closer, whispered into her ear. “You can kill Nicky and end this mess once and for all.”

She gasped just realizing then that he also placed a gun on her lap.

She held it and told him when he drew back, “I can’t. I will not be a murderer. Not for Hamerton not for anyone.”

“I am only telling you not to hesitate to use it, when things get dicey up there.”

“But, I can’t.” she cried. “Killing her will mean me replacing her rank in the SOHOT as leader. I don’t want that!”

“Not unless someone from SOHOT has evidence that you did it.” He said and paused, contemplating on another solution. He watched her, she was fidgeting and seemingly scared. He sighed, feeling sorry for her.

“Steven, I can’t. But, I don’t want Nicky to harm Natalie or you or Trevor. What am I going to do?”

He took in a deep breath, having come up with a new resolution. “Okay. I hope that, if you must kill Nicky, you will get Natalie on not telling anyone. I on one hand, will stay out of sight of Hamerton and the rest of you so that the HOR will think that I killed Nicky and succeeded her in the rank in SOHOT.”

Her mouth parted in shock at this. She roughly imagined what he meant. “Steven. You will have to sacrifice your whole life for me.”

He took her hands. “I will do anything to keep you safe. My life doesn't matter.” He paused, looking intently at her. “I love you.”

She parted her hands at this and threw them around him, embracing him strongly. “Steven, does it have to be this way? Do you have to go?” she cried.

“I know that you will have to kill her and I can’t afford the HOR getting on your trail. They are very dangerous.”

She drew back and kissed him exuberantly, violently caressing his face and neck. “You are so good.” She said when she drew back. “I am going to miss you a lot. I don’t know what I’ll do with you gone.”

He held her face. “Be strong.” He said, looking deeply in her eyes. “Maybe one day we will see each other again.”

She hugged him again, sobbing on his back. The thought of being far and apart from him, made her heart shutter. She did not know just how she could go through the rest of her days in Hamerton without him. Erin just died and Trevor was close to his death. She needed him. So much. “Please don’t go…” she cried.

He sighed. “I have to.” He said and drew her back. “Ingrid. Listen to me, I will take care that Trevor gets medical attention soon. You have to hurry and get Natalie to the dormitory.” He said and took the gun that she had released on the table. “Use this. I will take care of everything else.”

She nodded somberly, taking it then kissed him again. “I will see you again.” She told him. “I promise I will.”

“And I will see you again.” He agreed and released her. “Go.”

She took in a deep breath, tucked the gun under her shirt and left.

What will follow next? Stay tuned to find out!

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