Entangled With Adonis Klaus

Ruby

"Hey, rich kid!"

Just when I thought the day was finally over.

Just at the moment I pushed aside the different kinds of looks I had been receiving all day so that I could fantasise about the bowl of ice cream I safely tucked in the refrigerator at home, Roger Stevens just had to ruin it all.

I did not bother to look back at the fool that was trying to taunt me. Truthfully, I didn't have the strength to deal with loud people like him, so I resumed my walk.

"You know I am talking to you," his annoying voice boomed, bringing everyone's attention to me. "Are you going to ignore me now?" I could hear him approach, but I still didn't look back. "Ruby..." His voice seemed to mock me. "Why didn't you tell us you are Dominic Powers' kid? Did you think we are gold-diggers or something?" He chuckled.

I sighed.

And continued my walk to my locker.

"You are still a nobody!" he bellowed. "Just as you have always been all these years. It doesn't matter if you are the smartest among us."

"Is there a problem, Roger?" Jake's firm voice cut through the silence that came with Roger's drama. "Do you want me to hang you on your locker with the help of your adult-sized underwear?"

"Just piss off, man."

"Go away... prick." Abby joined the conversation.

Abby and Jake are the only friends I have in this school. After our family moved back to Manhattan eight years ago, adjusting to the new environment was easier thanks to them, especially my beautiful brunette bestie, Abby. 

"Yeah, yeah. You guys are just tag-alongs anyway. I'm sure you are with her because of her Daddy's money."

As I reached my locker, I took a minute to close my eyes and keep my rising anger at bay. As much as I would love to be the one hanging Roger up wherever, I have to remain calm, or I'll give my Dad reasons to take me to the special private school he keeps raving about.

"Ruby, you shouldn't let people like that idiot talk to you anyhow," Abby said when she finally came to my side.

"Hey, you okay? I noticed how you were uncomfortable in Chemistry class," Jake added.

After I got my things, I closed my locker and turned to my friends. And I made sure to wear a small, yet tired smile.

Over the weekend, right before resumption for my last year in high school, the tabliods outed my identity as the first daughter of Dominic Powers, one of the wealthiest men in our city. I have not had peace since I set foot in school.

I should have just stayed at home.

"I am fine. Jake" I said to my friend. "Can you drive me home today?"

"Definitely." His styled hair danced as he came to my side and hugged me. "I'll be your guard today as well."

"Look at you. You have always