Chapter Seven

Mrs. Whitmore's warm smile faltered as she took in Ethan's anxious expression. "What favor, dear?" She asked,stopping what she was doing. 

Ethan's gaze darted to the door, where he could already hear Carter's footsteps approaching the entrance of the mansion. " Please can you hide me? I don't want him to know that I was here." Etha pleaded,,beaded sweat visibly seen on his forehead. 

" Of course, come along." Mrs Whitmore said in haste believing both friends were playing hide and seek. It has been a long time since Ethan came to the house after everything that happened to his parents. Carter opened the door just in time to see Mrs Whitmore waking out of the special toilet for the guest. 

Carter took a pause and stared at her. She knew Mrs Whitmore had been instructed by his father to stop entering the guest toilet. Mrs Whitmore saw the look on Carter's face and she froze. " Are we having a guest?" He asked, dropping his backpack. 

" No," Mrs Whitmore stammered,making Carter suspect her. " So why are you coming from the guest toilet?" Carter asked still, his gaze fixed on her. " I think I saw a mouse." She said, trying to hide the fear in her eyes. 

Mrs Whitmore was like a book Carter could read. She had been working with the family for only god knows how long. 

" You are not hiding anything from me are you?" Carter asked, taking a step forwards to the guest toilet. Ethan could hear the approaching sound of his feet. He looked around the toilet as it was cozy. There was no place for him to hide. He knew Carter would definitely cause a scene if he was caught. 

As the door knob twisted, Carter's phone rang,drawing his attention back to his phone. " Finish sweeping this place,Mrs Whitmore. My parents are coming home with guests." Carter said,carrying his bag and racing up the stairs. 

He looked back and found footprints on the white tiles. He took a quick glance at Mrs Whitmore who was going about her busy work. Carter discarded the thought thinking it might have been his print and walked up the stairs.

When Ethan was sure he was gone, he raced out of the house thanking Mrs Whitmore. He knew he would need to try harder if he was going to humilated Carter in front of the entire student body." 

As Ethan walked back home, he dipped his hands into his pocket and brought out the last buck with him. He looked at the orb again and knew he had to complete the mission or he was going to starve. The only way to humiliate Carter was to know his secret and what he was hiding but the truth was that, both have been friends for a long time and they both dont keep secrets from each other. 

As he laid on the bed, Ethan anticipated what he needed to do to humiliate Carter. 

The night went by really fast that Ethan wondered if he had slept at all. He opened his eyes to see that the time was far spent. He was going to be late again. 

Ethan rushed into the bathroom and was soon out. He dressed up quickly and on his way down too soon. 

The school buzzed with lots of excitement as many of the students were looking forward to the charity event coming up. Posters of Ethan were posted among the people donating. Many of the students were in shock and wondered how he was going to be able to donate to help the less privileged. 

He was about to stroll into his class when his eyes caught something. " What? Is Carter also donating at the charity event?" Ethan asked,his eyes nearly popping out of his socket. " 

" You are in for the biggest surprise of your life." Ethan heard a vibe behind him and turned to meet his gaze. He saw Linda beside him also. " Scared that I am going to donate twice what you are donating? I wondered where you got the money you are spending. Did you rob the bank?" Sophia asked with a smile on her face. 

Ethan froze, one minute she was begging him and the next she was spitting venom at him. Ethan clenched the orb in his pocket. He knew he had to think of a way. Something that was going to humiliate the both of them. 

Elena walked into the class and noticed the atmosphere was a bit tense. Without saying a word, she sat down and brought out her books. 

One of the students ran into the class gasping for breath. The list of the couples for the charity auction had been posted. 

The students all came out of the classes with a loud noise. Each trying to see who was going to be their date to the charity donation ceremony. Ethan was sad, he knew no one would ever want to have something to do with him. Carter made sure of that. 

"Give me that." Carter shouted, grabbing the list from the boy's hands. 

" I think we are together once again." Sophia said with a smiling face. " Don't worry,baby. I have got you covered." Carter said with a wide smile. Ethan walked slowly towards the board and what he saw made him freeze. " No way. Is she his date?" One of the students said out loud. Many of them paused and everyone wanted to know who Ethan's date was. They all know that he was now having some cash with him. The thought of many female student wanting to go with him was all they could think about but they were wrong. 

Elena heels could be heard as she walked towards the bulletin board. She looked at the board and laughed. " Do you actually think I would go to the party with you? Take a look at yourself and back at me. You are not my type and you are definitely not taking me to the dance ." Elena said and walked away 

Carter looked at Ethan and burst into serious laughter. If you think money can buy you the respect that you need, you are wrong. You are way beneath me." he said with a smirk across his face