CHAPTER 10: LOVE AND COMPETITION

"And where the hell do you think you are coming from by this time of the night young man?" Martha asked her son who was trying to sneak into his room without being noticed.

"Hi mom...good evening." Jordan said with a smile on his face. "Wow mom have i told you how amazingly pretty you looK tonight."

"Don't try to play with me young man, it's not going to work. It's 10:00pm and it's already past your bedtime Jordan." She points at him.

"I know mom and I am really sorry, I didn't mean to come back late but I lost track of time." He pleads.

"And when did you of all people start losing track of time Jordan?"

"I have no idea mom, I guess I got lost in the conversation with Kylee. I lost track of time."

"Kylee???" She squeals

"And who is Kylee if I may ask?" She said with an is she-your-girlfriend-or- crush smile.

"I know what you are thinking mom, she is not my girl..."

"Yet." She cuts in.

"Really mom??" Looking away " I am just saying" "Kylee conversation making Jordan lose track of time= love, you idiot." She laughs.

"Mom you are reading way too much into this and am going to bed. Goodnight mom."

He gave her a kiss on her forehead before going up to his room.

Sweating heavily all over his body turning from one side of his bed to the other in his sleep. He finally woke up breathing heavily and sweating uncontrollably. He had no idea why he was having such a dream he couldn't make sense of.

'I guess I had a stressful day' he said to himself before forcing himself back to sleep.

K.V MANSION

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Good evening dad.

Kylee greets as soon as Jerry picks the call.

Hi baby, is everything okay, i mean it's really late.

No dad it's not, that's why i called.

Kylee replies a little worried.

What's wrong baby.

Jerry asked now seated on his bed.

I need you to speak to principal Parker for me.

Sure, what do you want.

Jerry replies smiling.

I want you to let him know what happens to those who try to double cross any member of the westen family and that Katrina will not be able to save him from what will happen.

Kylee said a little bit angry.

You scared me i thought something really bad happened.

But don't worry my princess, I'll deliver your message and since your aunt Katrina is involved I'll make sure I'll make it loud.

Go to bed my love, Goodnight.

Goodnight dad.

Kylee smiles as she drops the phone knowing that even if principal Parker was planning to doublecross her, the message that will be sent to him will help him change his mind permanently.

(NEXT WEEK)

THE COMPETITION

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Wow, am I that Good that even the Almighty kylee westen is willing and ready to vote for me?

Jazz ask in a sarcastic tone when she saw her name on kylee's voting paper.

You know Jazz, I thought to myself, Kylee you are a Good hearted person unlike Jazz so even if you are going to win you should try to help her by increasing her votes a little so at the end of the day she doesn't end up with only three votes.

So you see Jazz now you will have four votes, one from me, one from Ruth, one from her boyfriend Andrew and the last one from yourself.

Kylee replies laughing as she walks to her sit.

Think what ever you want to think little Miss Kylee, because by the end of today, you will know why you will never be able to winning me.

Jazz whisper to herself, as she watch kylee take her sit close to Jordan.

Good day Ladies and Gentleman.

Principal Parker greets as he stands on the podium at the school assembly hall to address the students.

I welcome you all today to crown high's first ever competition for the position of cheer leading captain, were you all have been giving the right to vote who you want as captain between Miss Jazz Blossom and Miss Kylee Westen.

You are to write the name of who so ever you are voting for on the voting paper and then put it inside the voting boxes over there.

He quickly points to the boxes at the right conner of the podium.

I wish both contestants best of luck and let the voting Begin.

The teachers started handing out the voting papers to the students.

Jazz has been smiling since she got to school this morning and we all know that smile very well, she is up to something.

Jordan whispers to his friends as they all sat down after casting their votes.

I know right?

Jane replies.

Kylee I know you are a sweet girl and you don't want to hurt anyone but I told you, if you want to beat Jazz you have to...

You really see me as one hell of an angle don't you Jane?

Kylee cuts her off before she could finish her statement.

I know I like treating everyone with kindness and respect but my personal motto when it comes to the way I treat people States. Everyone must be treated the way they deserve and Jazz is not an exception.

What ever mischief your sister was cooking I made sure I added enough spice to it, so when i make her test it it will burn her so badly she won't be able to speak for a while.

Kylee?

Jordan who was smiling knowing his new bestfriend must have come up with something to provoke Jazz called out in a curious tone.

What have you done this time around?

O just you wait and see, o and Jane I hope you have your phone ready and fully charged for that picture because the expression on Jazz's face will be priceless.

After hours and hours of voting, counting and compiling of votes which has took almost the only day, the result was finally out.

Principal Parker with the results in his hands stands up to address the school on lest time before announcing the winner and dismissing then for that day.

Good evening everyone, i know you all have spent the whole day voting and waiting for the results.

I want to say a big thanks to all of you for being mature and well coordinated.

Before calling the votes and announcing the winner, I'll just like to say that you are both winners in our eyes and even if you don't win today we all still love you.

So with that said, Miss Jazz Blossom.

Jazz stood up with pride as she gave kylee an evil smile.

Kylee, I thought you said you handled it.

Jane asks a little worried.

Relax Jane, wait for it.

Kylee said as she also stands up.

Miss Jazz Blossom.

Principal parker continues after taking a deep breath.

You have 4 votes while Miss kylee Westen you have 77,000 votes making you the winner and first ever cheerleading captain in crown high.

Thank you all for coming and voting, see you all tomorrow at school and have a nice evening.

Principal Parker immediately heads for his office after announcing the results and dismissing everyone.

Principal parker???

Jazz screamed out as soon as she steps into his office.

You lying, deceiving, backstabbing old fool, where do you think you are running off to?

As you can see Jazz am not running, I'm only getting my stuffs so i can head home.

He replies as he picks his briefcase.

Wow, what nerves you have to act normal after just declaring war with my mother.

The anger and rage Jazz felt was evident in her voice which on a regular day would have scared him.

Am so sorry Jazz i think i would rather declare war with Katrina then to inquire the wrath of the Westen family on my head and on my family.

I got a message from them during the weekend to let me know what will happen to me and the fate of my family if I ever doublecross them.

They will not only make sure i end up in prison for misuse of school funds and other financial crimes but they will make sure my wife never get a job to take care of my family let alone let my kids get accepted to any college in or outside the country.

So tell me Jazz if you were in my shoes what will you do?

He asks as he moves to were she was standing with his briefcase in his hand.

Look here Jazz, am greatful to your mom for everything she has done for me even if it came with an heavy price each time and i will still look out for you here but as long as it has nothing to do with kylee Westen okay.

Jazz stormed out of his office, it was clear to her the two people she needed to confront and she knew exactly were to find them.