Chapter Thirty-One — Where Is Jemima?

At The Water Fountain

In Skye Evander High School

Kitty: [Suddenly bursts out] Yeah! What Have We Done!?

Dawn: [Tugs her kinky copper red hair in confusion and pouts her in regret]

Kitty: [Her green eyes dilates and her lips curl to a small but hearty smile] Why don't we go and rescue her? We can't repay good with evil, it's not good, right?"

Dawn: [Nods straight away] Yeah!

The two girls left the water fountain and headed back to the ballroom. At the same time, the contest came to an end and the results were about to be announced. Students got themselves ready for the timing bombshell at hand.

At the Ballroom

"Do you think Jayden will win this contest?" A shaky voice asked.

"Of course! I'm sure and very confident that he will win this contest!" A vicious boy barked.

Jayden who was standing far off could understand the fiery commotion between the students. It was like a group of students threw a bet on who would win the contest. Jayden's lips curled in humor and he moved over to see things for himself. The event was just getting boring so he could please himself by just staying at one side with a dessert or wine in his hand and watch students gossip about inane things.

After calling the sets of winners according to their talents like singing, acting and so on; the results for final and stirring set (The Premium Champs) was ready. But there was an uproar amongst the judges. Half of them stood for Jayden and the other for Jemima so that meant that it was equal – no winner at all.

"The real champion here is Jayden Bennett Flintstone, his performance was overwhelming." A fat looking lady who looked like she was around forty or fifty years old spoke up.

Another young lady who had auburn hair but fair skin beside her scoffed. She was probably in her late twenties, "Really? Was it because of those silly winks and smiles you gave him and he fell for it?" She said that and the students and judges gasped. Eyes turned to see the upset and embarrassed Jayden and the fat lady.

"He is indeed handsome, charming and stunning but this is a very crucial contest that has to do with students' talents and capabilities so don't let your emotions get the better of you and also don't be partial, Mdm. Sabrina." She warned sternly again. It looked like her rank was higher than that of the fat woman whose name was Mdm. Sabrina.

Just with that quip of a word, votes had turned against Jayden immediately and people started to stand for Jemima.

"Hmph! Didn't you see how Jayden performed flawlessly like never before! That lassie is no way near him so Jayden Bennett Flintstone is the one and only official ultimate champ and Jemima Stephenson as the next best person." A rather quarrelsome old man yelled but the opposing party shot him glares.

Another middle-aged woman snorted. She possessed an air of eruditeness. "But the young lassie performed really well. Her actions and emotions were very impeccable so what's the hubbub all about?"

Another man stood up immediately and lost it, "You all are spouting nonsense! Why don't the two contest again and we will know who the best is then!"

Students began to murmur amidst themselves and because of this, the frenetic Principal approved of the option of Jemima and Jayden contesting again right away.

Jayden was called upon again this time around and the smile on his lips was genial enough to melt taciturn hearts but that couldn't melt the heart of the lady with auburn hair. She was the strictest amongst them.

He started to perform again, this time it was gymnastics. He twisted his body elegantly and waltzed in the air gracefully. His moves and actions were so sleek like butter and he was slippery as an eel. This fascinated the hearts of the viewers and even the judges but the lady with auburn hair was still stern.

After his performance, he gave a courteous bow and left the podium. His smile was so enchanting and his good looks were like that of godlike. As he was walking away from the ballroom, he heard another commotion amongst some other teenage children about sixteen.

Today was a bit weird. Students were having fun and good time but now, commotions everywhere! It was like there was a change in their emotions recently but that didn't matter to Jayden. Winning the Impeccable Contest was more than a golden opportunity, it meant that he could interact with top celebrities and that would add to his reputation and that of his family.

He could guess that the man that stood up and opt for another contest was one of the renowned actors in the movie industry. The man himself was a connection to so many people within and out of Ohreja. Thinking about the connections and favors with this people, the commotion got louder and wilder. He craned his neck to see the wild people and what was their commotion about?! Jemima!

Jemima just got into the high school newly and now she had learnt how to blend with the people but just her name was enough to attract attention. What would then happen if she appeared there?

A sixteen-year-old lad who had straw-colored hair – "I can't just imagine that the newbie was that talented. Not only that but she's also gorgeously hot."

Another sixteen-year-old dude who had tanned skin and brown curly hair – "Hmm! And to think that she managed to soften the steel heart of that strict miss is really overwhelming. Does she possess that kind of charm that makes things around her so gripping?"

"You mean that strict Young Miss. Henrietta is in support of Jemima so that means that Jemima wins. How ironic!" A young-looking teenage girl spoke up. Her pale teal but meek eyes held exuberance in them. Her perfect hollow cheeks had brown freckles and the air around her spoke of friendliness. Despite that she was the only girl in their midst, she wasn't a jaded type, she gave off that buzzing vibes that could make one feel relaxed.

"At first, she was just a newbie but now, the whole enchilada screams of her name." She spoke again. "I guess she has that charm that makes people feel hassle-free when around but there's still that mystery and enigma she possesses despite her good looks."

"Hmm!" the others nodded.

The straw-colored haired lad just blabbered, "Besides, where is Jemima? It's her turn for her performance. I thought of taking a pic with her after her performance, how do you guys see it?" He smiled sheepishly and they nodded as usual.