While both Xavier and Maya were at the hospital, Adrian who was actually confused tried calling Xavier who refused to pick his call, "Oh no Xavier I have to go home my mum must be very worried" Maya panicked getting off the bed in a rush "hey calm down while you were asleep, I spoke to your mum, she was calling you so I picked up, don't worry Maya your mum is assured you are safe" Xavier explained only then did Maya relax "I still need to head home" she said tired "OK but first why don't we go out for some ice cream, please" Xavier said giving her the puppy eyes "okay just stop doing that it's creepy" Maya said making Xavier squeak in joy like a little baby with candy.
"Why isn't he picking up" Adrian yelled in frustration "hey man Xavier is just cleaning up your mess, go home" Matt said with a tap on his shoulder, Adrian had no choice but to go home. As soon as he got home he saw the one man he hated coming home to see sitting right there on the couch busy with the only thing he knows 'work' Adrian just decided to act like he didn't exist and started making his way upstairs "I am pretty sure this isn't the time you are meant to be coming back home" he had his father's voice making him stop right on his track "except you are a busy man, Adrian you shouldn't be out late at night" Adrian could only scoff at his fathers words "I am not a kid dad" He retorted "come here" his father ordered Adrian took steps backwards standing right in front of his dad "What kept you occupied?" he asked, Adrian couldn't tell his dad what happened "practicing lacrosse after school" he answered half the truth, which only angers his father the more.
"Lacrosse? Oh God Adrian how many times have I told you not to spend time and effort on something useless, every time I try to see you in a new light you always prove to be a disappointment" Victor said as he pinched the folds between his eyebrows "dad but you knew I was playing lacrosse am the captain" Adrian said obviously surprised by his father's action "yes but I thought you were just having fun, not trying to make a career from it, listen to me you will have to drop lacrosse" Victor stated and he wasn't up for a disagreement "are you attending Ariana's party?" Victor asked, Adrian was surprised how he knew about this "yes" he said, he didn't want to go but Ariana was like a family friend and his boys insisted "of course you shameless excuse of a son, make sure to be there as she celebrates the win that was meant to be yours" Victor yelled in anger he had wanted Adrian to participate in the debate competition but Adrian wasn't interested "you are meant to be better and smarter than her, yes our business is very the top than theirs but only a little" Victor said in frustration "why do you always compare me?" Adrian asked as emotional pain flooded him "Just shut up and go upstairs, when your grandma gets here we are a having a conversation" Victor said as he picked up his wine taking sips and resuming his work, Adrian just went upstairs, "and prepare to drop lacrosse" he had his dad yell from behind, he quickly goes inside his room closes his door and starts yelling while breaking everything in a fit of rage, no one ever gets to him like the way his father does. "Mum....." Adrian falls on his knees sobbing.
After having ice cream with Adrian he decides to walk her home "you know I can actually carry you if you're tired" Xavier said "nook am fine" she wined "stop being stubborn, get on my back" he said as he bent down right in front of her, she had to hop on nad be carried like a spoilt child, suddenly she pulls his hair "ouch!!!" he yells and she burst out laughing "I told you I can walk" she said admist her laughs "ohhh watch your back princess" Xavier threatens in a funny way, both laugh around till he dropped her at her home "byeee and thank you" Maya waved "make sure to rest properly" Xavier said as he left, Maya turned around and went inside, she noticed her mum in the kitchen she walks up to her hugging her from behind "my darling are you okay?" Kate said, worry writing all over her face "am fine mum" Maya smiled trying to ease her mum worries "I know you are, my strong girl, come tell me who was the gentleman who was with you at the hospital" Kate asked concerned "a scholarship kid like me" Maya answerd "am starving mum" she pouted trying to stop her mum from asking her more questions "alright honey, I made your favourite dish" they both headed to the dining table, Kate fed her daughter even tho Maya kept protesting. Maya looked into her mums eyes she wanted to tell her what was going on at school but she also didn't want to bother her she had to face her own troubles head on.
The next morning Maya had prepared for school she still felt pains in her lungs, but that wasn't going to stop her, she was determined to get back at Adrian Cole "Adrian Cole, watch out because am not just anyone you can mess with" Maya said through gritted teeths as she looked herself in the mirror. "Good morning mum, am off to school" Maya said in a rush to catch the bus "here honey, I packed lunch for you" her mum said then gave her loads of kisses before she left for school. Maya had high spirits for today she felt a surge of energy. *ding ding* her phone buzzed, she was already on the bus she reached out for her phone staring at the message right in front of her, Maya was shocked, it read "AN INVITE TO ARIANA'S CELEBRATION PARTY" Maya was almost scared to click on it why on earth was she invited?.