HAMERTON 2 CAITLIN IS ALIVE

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 softens up with Ingrid and Ingrid shares with her a short history about Trevor. Ingrid wants to tell Natalie something but, Natalie wants them to focus on the missing badge. They are eventually led to believe that Randolph Michael, (Trevor's brother) took it from Natalie's office when he came to give Natalie Trevor's message. 
Mr. Tommy mentioned that Caitlin is alive.


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Chapter Two: Caitlin is alive

Mr. Brooks stood at the edge of a balcony of his bedroom looking down to his mansion’s front yard. Leaning on the balcony rail and holding a Clearly Canadian of Green Apple, he enjoyed the view of his house.

There was a fountain of a fish statue, surrounded by a small rose garden. A pavement way led from the main gate to the building portico, bordered by flower hedge of Ontario wildflowers.

He sipped from his drink again and checked his watch.

1:00pm

The clock read.

He gazed at the main entrance and saw the gate open. A dark saloon Mercedes drove in and the black gate closed behind it.

Mr. Brooks retired from the balcony and walked down the stairs of his extravagant mansion, to greet his guests.

He arrived the lobby which was huge with marble floor and a dorm shaped roof. A crystal chandelier hanged from the roof, giving the hall a wonderful spectacle.

The doors opened and Mr. Brooks’ daughter walked in, holding her brothers’ hand.

Caitlin was very much alive and healthy. She was averagely tall with her shoulder-length blond hair dangling over her back. She wore a light blue knee-length dress with shining embroidery on the chest. Her feet were clad in white stilettos matching with her cream colored shoulder bag.

Ralph himself wore a black shirt and black trousers. As his clothes were, so was his face for a long time; gloomy and sullen.

“Hello dad?” Caitlin greeted giving him an air kiss.

“Hallo dear.” Mr. Brooks replied and rubbed Ralph’s hair. “Son.”

“Hi dad.” Ralph replied taking his dad’s hand down.

“So, how was your trip?” Dad asked, looking at Caitlin.

“Fine.” Caitlin responded shortly.

“Did you get any inspiration?” dad asked.

“Yes.” Caitlin replied, walking into their sleekly furnished living room. “I would like to visit Africa another time. You should see their culture dad. They live very differently from us.”

“Oh, I have been there. That is why I also wanted you to go.” Dad said walking to a drink cabinet in the living room bar counter.

Caitlin sat on a sofa. “I made many friends. Ralph did so too.” She sighed with exhaustion. “We brought a lot of souvenirs. We’ll open our bags later.”

Ralph sat on an opposite seat and begun taking off his boots. “Dad. While we were at the camp site, we met Mr. Bradley. Isn't he Natalie’s dad?”

Dad came back with two juice glasses. “Yes son. He works for our company, Brooks Mining. He is the chief engineer of the project. Did he recognize you?”

“We hardly met.” Caitlin explained. “He only received us and later, another person escorted us to our stay.”

Dad sat opposite them. “Didn't you want to ask him about Natalie?” He asked his daughter.

“I didn't get the chance father. But, you know that, I can’t reach her until she is out of that place.”

“Of course.” Dad said in understanding.

Caitlin took a large puff from her drink and relinquished her glass on a silver coffee table in front of her. “Dad, I’m very tired. Can I go to rest?”

“Okay.” Mr. Brooks agreed and she rose, leaving the room.  

He turned to his son and watched him as Ralph took out a phone from his pocket and begun tapping it.

“Ralph?”

Ralph turned to him. “Yes father?”

“How’s your sister? Do you think that she is better now?”

Ralph glanced away in thought then back at his father. “I think so dad.”

Dad offered a short grin. There was still some longing in his heart to get their children back. He wanted to get them over the trauma of losing their mother and the distress that they both went through in Hamerton.

Ralph noticed that and said. “Don’t worry dad. She will be okay.”

Dad smiled, nodding as Ralph rose to leave as well.

He hoped that his son was right.

Meanwhile 3,451 mi away, Ingrid and Natalie stood in the playground of the primary section, waiting for Randolph Michael or the boy that they sent to look for him.

It was late around six pm, and the primary scholars filled their canteens and dining halls for supper before prep.

“I’m so anxious right now.” Natalie confessed to Ingrid, rubbing her palms together in the cold evening.

“For what?”

“Losing that badge. What if Randolph didn't take it?”

“I’m telling you. He did. He is the only one who went to your office and the only one who could have taken it.”

Natalie was silent.

“There, look.” Ingrid said, looking toward an approaching boy.

Natalie turned to the direction and waited until Randolph drew near.

“Hallow.” He greeted Natalie and turned to Ingrid. “Ingrid. You’re alive!”

Natalie glanced at Ingrid with a shocked expression on her face.

Ingrid scowled at him. “Yes. Though you and your mom wished that I wasn't.”

Ralph tried to look defensive. “I had nothing to do with anything that my mother did to you.” he narrowed his eyes, questioning her. “Wait… who is paying for your studies here?”

“It’s not your concern young man!” Ingrid rasped, grabbing Ralph’s hand.

Natalie intervened. “Okay okay. Guys. Please? I do not want to interfere with your family issues but, Ingrid? Can we get what we came here for?”

Ingrid sighed, still having his eye on Ralph.

Ralph jerked his hand free. “What do you need?”

“Her badge. Where is it?” Ingrid growled.

“Ingrid. Please?” Natalie asked. “He is a child.”

“I am not a child!” Ralph retorted.

Natalie turned to him and held his shoulders, crouching to reach his height. “Randolph. Did you take anything from my office while you came to give me Trevor’s message?”

Ralph was silent.

“Tell her Randolph. Don’t be so difficult right now.” Ingrid snapped.

“No!” he said angrily, looking at Ingrid.

Natalie turned to Ingrid. “Ingrid. Please?”

Ingrid shook her head and turned around, giving them her back.

Natalie sighed and faced Ralph again. “Please? Tell me if you took my badge from the drawer in the office. I will give you… candy!”

He shook his head. “I could have a container full of candy if I wanted to.”

Natalie grimaced. “What?”

He stared at her bluntly.

“Okay. How about… I am the school President. I can get your class teacher to give you a short holiday with your friends.” She said and added. “Without being suspended.”

He shook his head. “I have exams by the end of the week. I have to study.”

Natalie sighed. “Aah? What do you want then?”

Ralph twisted his head to face Ingrid who was already watching them. “I want her to say what she has to say.”

Ingrid frowned. “Never!”

Natalie stretched herself. “Ingrid. Please? We need that badge.”

Ingrid shook her head with disappointment and sighed.

“Say it.” Ralph urged her.

“There is nothing between me and Trevor.” She said quickly and paused when Natalie look amazed at her. “And...” she swallowed and added. “I don’t love him.”

Before Natalie had the chance to ask, Ralph said. “I took the badge.”

Natalie turned to him. “Where is it?”

“With my friend but, he is a day scholar.”

“Can we get it tomorrow when he comes to school?” Ingrid asked.

“I hope so.” He replied.

“What’s his name?” Natalie inquired.

“Ralph.”

“Is that a joke Randolph?” Ingrid asked, getting mad at him.

“No. His name is Ralph Brooks. He is a day scholar.”

 Natalie dropped her mouth in shock. “What did you say?” she asked.

Randolph turned to her. “Ralph Brooks. Okay. Good bye guys.” He said and started out, leaving.

“Let’s go. We’ll get the boy tomorrow. And about what I said to Ralph… it’s what I have been trying to tell you over a long time. I wanted to be honest with you Natalie but, you never gave me the chance.”

Natalie was still over the name that Randolph mentioned. Ralph Brooks. Caitlin Brooks’ brother. That meant a lot to Natalie. She took in a deep breath to swallow everything and faced Ingrid, staring silently at her.

“Natalie?” she called.

Natalie stretched her hands in the air and turned around, walking out on Ingrid. 

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HAMERTON 2- Chapter 1- episode 5

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, Kehlan questions Trevor's involvement with Maggie. Maggie manages to convince Corny to cover up for Trevor as he goes to warn Natalie about the sect. Simon shows up after a while and wants to talk to Mrs. Bradley about her daughter. 


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The next day Natalie sat in her office. She was on recess and she preferred to be there other than the grounds or the café or the theater, where others spent their break.

She scanned a document on her table. She was still on Cheryl’s questionnaire. She chewed a pencil’s rubber, trying to come up with the best answer for the questions;

Qn #5: How do you explain your relationship with Trevor Tommy and how do you feel now that he is gone?

Qn #6: Do you think that you have been able, fully or in part, to realize the dreams of equality and team work through pursuing the same goal of education which, Trevor had for Hamerton?

She sighed when she could not come up with anything. Or at least, what she could tell the media and express to the rest of Hamerton.

“I miss Trevor!” she wanted to shout. “I don’t feel okay without him. Even if nothing is going wrong in school, it is and always will; be empty without him.”

Right then, a knock sounded on the door, interrupting her lamentations.

She turned to the door which also opened softly. Ivan walked in. “Miss President, you have a visitor.”

“Let her in. It’s Ingrid, right?”

“No. He is a boy actually.”

“Okay.” She agreed.

Ivan left and later, a young man walked in. Natalie immediately recognized him as a primary student, basing on his red uniforms.

“Good morning.” He greeted.

“Good morning.” Natalie replied compellingly and waved her hand to the seats in front of her desk. “Please, help yourself on a chair.”

“Thank you.” He said and sat.

“So tell me. How may I help you?”

“My name is Randolph Michael. I am Trevor’s brother.”

Natalie was a bit lost. She just kept her eyebrows raised.

“Trevor. Trevor Tommy? The former President of Hamerton.” the boy tried to explain.

Natalie’s face lit up. “Oo oh. Wow. Welcome. Sorry, I forgot that Trevor also had a little brother. Tell me dear.”

“Oh I’m not little.” He retorted. “But, Trevor sent me to you.”

Natalie smiled. Her heart beat run fast. Trevor! Trevor was back and he remembered her. But, she felt sad about the news. Why now after all this time?

“I don’t have much time.” He said and slipped his hand in his trouser pocket to take out a note that he also handed to her.

Natalie received it, taking a deep breath. She did not even notice when Ralph rose, looking around the room.

She read the note and folded it again gently, turning to Ralph only to realize that he was gone.

She rose from her seat and strode out to her secretary’s desk. “Ivan. Can you get me Ingrid ASAP?”

He nodded. “Alright. Amh, why didn't you use the telephone?”

“I don’t know.” She said, panting and seemingly restless. “I am very anxious right now.”

“Okay.” He said, nodding. “Take a breath and sit by the waiting couch. I’ll get Ingrid for you.”

She did not reply other than walked to the sofa in front the secretary’s desk and sat.

Her blood boiled. She could not comprehend what she read. She needed Ingrid, she needed her, fast.

Mrs. Bradley pushed her baby’s trolley into the diner of her friend. She looked around as she walked in and searched for familiar faces like Mrs. Charity’s. But, another guy was behind the counter, serving food for the waiters who took them around.

She sought for other faces and met Simon’s at a corner. He waved to her and she offered a smile, then approached him.

Outside, Greyson sat behind the wheels of her car. Mrs. Bradley asked him to tag along. For some reason, she did not trust Simon.

“Mrs. Bradley.” Simon reckoned, rising to greet the lady. He was wearing a black shirt and black jeans plus a black beany over his head.

She offered a smile nonetheless. “Hallow Simon. It has been a while.”

He nodded. “And congratulations for your boy.”

She thanked him and sat.

“Shall I get you anything?” He asked.

“No thank you. I’m alright.”

“Are you sure?”

She tried not to be too defensive. “Perhaps later I will order anything.”

“Okay.”

She peeped in the crib, checking out on her child and tuned back to Simon. “So tell me. What did you have to say about my daughter?”

“A lot of things Mrs. Bradley and you will be surprised by who she is.”

She made a stern face. “Begin with one.”

He took a short moment before starting, probably finding a good pick up line. “Okay. First, your daughter has been seeing this guy called Trevor.”

She raised her eyebrows. “That’s not possible. Natalie doesn't have a boyfriend else, she would have told me.”

He laughed cynically. “Oh. Mrs. Bradley, Natalie doesn't tell you a lot of things.”

She narrowed her eyes. “Who is this guy?”

“Trevor Tommy? He is the rich son of one multi-millionaire business owner of Los Angeles. Michael Tommy, if you have heard of him. You should also recall the Minister of Health who went missing many years ago when Natalie and I were just kids. She was Tommy’s wife.”

Mrs. Bradley’s mouth parted slowly at the revelation. She was not puzzled at her daughter’s connections but rather, at her silence about it.

“That is just introduction. Some months ago when you went on a trip and Mr. Bradley was also abroad, your daughter’s boyfriend came to visit her.” He paused, drawing a sincere look. “I tried to talk to her and to prevent the him from taking advantage of her but, the guy got back at me and shot my friend.”

Mrs. Bradley’s eyes widened at that. “Someone tried to take advantage of my Natalie?” she asked in prevailing rage. “Oh my God. How? Natalie is too young.”

“Maybe that’s not what she thinks. After all, you and Mr. Bradley have got the baby and probably a lot in your hands. Trevor came up as a lifetime opportunity for Natalie and she decided to fend for herself.”

Mrs. Bradley frowned. “Nathan and I have been struggling a lot to keep our family okay. He has done everything to satisfy her. Perhaps she hasn't had the life like the other kids in her school but, she has had enough to be contented.” She said with tears tingling her eyes.

He touched his chest. “I can understand you Mrs. Bradley and I for one, wish that I had devoted parents like you but, I was abandoned and I had to live a foster care life.”

She sighed. “I don’t believe this. Natalie… how could she… Natalie my God!”

“I don’t mean to upset you Mrs. Bradley but, I didn't want to keep you in the dark about your beloved daughter.”

Mrs. Bradley was looking away, she glanced back at him with reddened eyes. “Why are you telling me these?”

He took some time to answer. “Well. Amh… I care for your daughter and I want you to correct her because I want the best for her.”

She gave him an unconvinced, “thank you” then asked. “Is that all you had to tell me?”

“Yes. But, I would like to add that you don’t tell Natalie that I talked to you. Can you keep our meeting a secret?”

She furrowed her eyebrows in queer and nodded.

“Thank you Mrs. Bradley.”

“It’s alright.” She said and rose.

“How about that drink?” he asked, halting her.

She turned to him. “No thank you.”

“Okay. Will you pay for mine?”

She looked at him and at a bottle of alcohol on the table. She glanced at him again. “Sorry Simon, but, I didn't carry any money with me.”

He was silent but, obviously agitated by the news.

She pushed her baby’s trolley, walking out with him.

Simon emptied his drink and left a bill from his worn out wallet. He rose afterward and watched Mrs. Bradley walk to her car from the diner’s glass window.

He turned to the exit to follow them and at the doorway, met with a built-up guy who also stopped him.

“He he hey… where are you going?” the man asked, holding a riffle against Simon’s rib. “You try screaming and I’ll make this even more painful.” He warned.

Simon popped his eyes out at the man, sweating heavily. He gulped. “Please don’t hurt me.”

“It’s alright. We only need you for a few questions.” He said and waved his head toward the street.

Simon glanced at the roadside behind the man and saw a black van parked.

There were more men around the van. One, took the liberty to open it.

“What are you going to do to me?” Simon asked as the man as he was led to the van.

“I just told you. Questioning.”

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Chapter 13

                                     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.

Previously. Ingrid is in search of Steven and, entering the seniors' class, she has to confront Ingrid. 
She also receives a call that make her forget her search. 
Kenneth is at the insane hospital to see a patient who is a link to the sect in Hamerton. 

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Kenneth drew closer to the insane man in white. He crouched behind him.

“How did you find him?” he asked the doctor who was still in the insane ward with Kenneth.

“A lady brought him.” The doctor replied.

“His wife or something? How was she related to this man?” Kenneth asked.

“I don’t know. That is what a nurse who received him said. She did not get the chance to get the Jane-Doe’s details.”

Kenneth was silent. He scanned the man with his eyes. He thought that he saw the Jane-Doe somewhere.

He covered his eyes, trying to recall just where he might have.

“6 am. 6 am. 6 am.” The man was saying.

Kenneth let his voice sink in his own mind.

When it did, an encounter that happened years back, revolved in his mind.

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Kenneth was in the waiting room of the principal’s office in Hamerton.

His father made him enroll his step brother in the new school overseas to keep him far from Trevor who was recovering from Kidney cancer in Los Angeles.

After the principal saw him and Randolph, he asked them to wait for a teacher who would take Randolph away.

“Kenneth?” Randolph called slowly during the wait.

Kenneth turned from his phone to listen to his brother. “Yes shorty?”

“Don’t call me that!” Randolph snapped.

“Okay. So, tell me… Ralph.”

“Do you think that Trevor will be okay?” Ralph asked.

“I hope so.” He replied turning back to his phone. “I am trying to get a donor here.”

“Donor? Will that help my brother?”

Kenneth turned to him offering one of his rare smiles. “He’s no-”

“Good afternoon?”

They turned to their front and met a tall slim man in black attire and ball tie.

“I am Mister Dickson Fill.” The man introduced himself.

Kenneth rose along with his brother. “Kenneth here. This is Ralph.” He said, placing his palm over Ralph’s shoulder.

The teacher turned to the boy. “Hallow there little boy? I will be your class teacher.”

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Recalling all that, made Kenneth’ mouth drop open. He could not fathom just how his brother’s teacher ended up in a mental hospital and much more, connected to the dark market.

He was lost. 

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