I need you guys

After school that day, Inayah called out Bertha, Clara, Sandra, Gideon and Noah to meet her at the diner. She wanted to discuss her revenge plan to them. She needed their help.

Bertha who sat right across Gideon scoffed as she glared at him.

''So, I called you all out here because I need your help with something'' Inayah started.

''I guess you've finally decided to crash that lunatic?'' Sandra seemed to have guessed the plan.

''You're right. Everyone here is already familiar with what happened. Samantha is out to get me expelled and I can't let that happen. So, I've decided to pay her back in her own coin''

''Good going, Inayah. It's good to finally see this side of you again, Ayah. I loved the bad Inayah more than the soft one''

''Finally! I really want an opportunity to get even with that girl'' Clara added.

''So, what do you plan on doing?'' Noah asked.

''There is a video'' Inayah said, referring to the video she received from Bertha earlier on. when she mentioned the video, Gideon looked at Bertha keenly and smirked.

''A video?''

''What video?'' Clara and Sandra asked, almost at the same time.

''Berth will explain that to you guys'' Inayah said and turned to look at Bertha.

''So, I might have a certain video of what happened that night'' Bertha said as she smiled feeling awkward around them all of a sudden.

''What?'' Clara turned to look at her.

''This is getting interesting'' Sandra muttered.

''Were you there that night when everything happened?'' Noah asked.

''Oo, I was there. well, here is what really happened back then…''

Gideon's phone vibrated and he took it and opened the text under the table.

''If you don't stop looking at my friend; I will kick you out of this group'

Gideon looked at Inayah and she raised her brows at him questionably and sent another message.

'Deal with your emotions maturely. You are not even a kid smh'

Gideon smirked and nodded his head. he turned the phone off and shifted his gaze back to Bertha again. It was like everything about her fascinated him. He couldn't look away even if he wanted to. He kept thinking about what she did to him at school that morning.

''So, that is what happened'' Bertha finished telling her own side of the story. She left Sandra and Clara gaping.

''This is so…I don't know what to say?'' Sandra looked at the three people involved in the incident quietly.

''What do you intend doing with the video, Ayah? Whatever you decide to do, I will help you'' Noah said and tried to touch Inayah's hands but she retreated quickly and acted as if she didn't know what he was going to do.

''Report her to the police of course. She tried to kill me'' Gideon answered.

''You didn't die, although, that would have been great'' Bertha said sarcastically making the others laugh.

''What? Do you hate me that much?''

''Are you now realizing it?''

''Okay, guys. We need an opportunity to showcase this video'' Inayah stopped them. 'If we send this to the police, they might think that we fabricated it. her parents are also powerful; they might make this case die''

''Let's do it at the school PTA and students day'' Clara suggested.

''Yes, that will be a great chance for us. Once a lot of people see the video, the police will be forced to launch an investigation into what happened and her parents will not be able to stop it because by then, it will be too late'' Sandra added.

''When is that?'' Noah asked.

''Next month'' Gideon answered.

''A lot of people are going to be there. It is one of the biggest events held in the school every two years'' Bertha explained.

''Yes, we will release the video that day. Samantha won't be able to do anything about it then'' Inayah smiled.

''Leave the video setup and whatever we might need to me and Gideon'' Noah said and Gideon nodded in agreement.

''Yes, let we the men do that'' he said proudly and Bertha scoffed.

''As if''

''Bertha, seriously?'' Gideon looked at her.

''What did I do?''

''You two should just date and stop acting like two immature kids in our presence'' Sandra said angrily.

''Hey! Why are you cussing me?'' Bertha glared at Sandra and stood up, going to the counter.

''What did I say wrong?'' Sandra asked.

''Guys, that's enough'' Inayah said to them.

…..

Lilian's villa.

Lilian walked out of her room and said to her mother, ''Mom, I think I left my phone at the mall. I'm going to pick it''

''You can just wait till tomorrow''

''No. I need to make a call to someone''

''A call? to who?'' Mrs. Osori asked.

''Yes, remember that kid I told you about? I promised to call her but I couldn't because of renovation issues I had to go Country M to solve. I want to call her right away and tell her I am back''

''You must really like this girl?''

''Yes, I have to go. I will introduce her to you someday'' Lilian said as she hurried out of the villa.

...

CITY MALL.

After closing from work, Inayah passed by the mall. Even though it was late, she still hoped to run into Lilian. When she saw the familiar cayenne parked outside, she murmured.

''I wonder what she is up to lately. I should give her a call''

''Inayah?'' Just then, Lilian also walked out of her office using the basement stairs.

''Pretty sister?'' Inayah put her phone back into the bag as she walked closer.

Wow. We must have great telepathy I guess'' Lilian said, smiling.

''Why?''

''I was just thinking about you. I left my phone here and went home. I remembered I still didn't call you so I hurried back to pick it and here you are''

''Really? that works for us then'' Inayah smiled.

'''Yes, let's go somewhere and talk'' Lilian and Inayah turned towards the car.

LILAC CAFÉ

''I travelled out of the country because of an emergency. Sorry I couldn't call you again'' Lilian said as she sipped her cup of coffee.

''Is alright. I know you're a busy person''

''So, what were you doing outside the mall?''

''Well, I closed from work and I was wondering whether you're inside or not'

''I see. How have you been?''

''Fine, I guess''

''You've lost weight. Are you having troubles at school or your boyfriend is giving you headache?'' Lilian asked and Inayah laughed.

''Pretty sister, I don't have a boyfriend. Just some little problems at school but is alright. How about you? Are you doing well?''

''As you can see. I'm doing great. What are you doing this weekend?''

''I don't know but nothing much''

''Would you go somewhere with me?''

''Where?''

''The orphanage''

''The orphanage?'' Inayah asked in a surprised tone.

''Yes. I want to make a donation to the orphanage but it would too be boring alone. I need company''

''Then, in that case, can I invite my friends to go too?''

''Of course, that would be nice. The more the merrier'' Lilian chuckled.

''Then, I will tell them about it''

''Sure. But, don't worry about bringing anything. I will make arrangements for everything. You and your friends are still students. Just your company is enough''

''Okay. Thanks''