anwhile, back at Belmont, in Racheal’s room, Anabella and Peace were already there, their expression curious as they await the information Racheal called them over for.
"So, what’s going on? Why did you call us here?" Anabella asked first, her eyes swollen and red, indicating she had been crying for hours.
"Yes! You said you had sothing important to discuss," Peace chid in, her voice hoarse, her own eyes reflecting the sa pain.
Jessica, who had been occupied with wrapping drugs alongside Henry, interrupted, walking over to the girls. "Of course it’s important. It’s sothing that can save you from Louise."
Anabella and Peace’s eyes widened in shock and curiosity.
"What are you talking about?" Peace inquired, her brow furrowed.
"You sell drugs for , and in return, I’ll make sure your sex tape disappears from Louise’s phone," Jessica revealed, the weight of her words hitting the girls like a ton of bricks.
"Are you serious right now?" Anabella scoffed, folding her arms across her chest. She turned toward Racheal. "Is this the ’important’ thing you called about?"
Racheal cleared her throat, her expression steely. "Yes, this is the only way we can save ourselves from the ss we’re in."
"You’ve lost your mind, Racheal!" Peace snapped, her voice sharp with disdain. "Oh yeah, we recently found out you’re pregnant, but I didn’t think pregnancy could make soone this dumb. Is this what pregnancy does? Or are you just naturally this stupid?"
Anabella chid in, shaking her head in disbelief. "We agreed to sleep with Louise to stop him from exposing our secrets, being drug addicts, and worse, the fact that we hit and killed that old man that night. And now you want us to not just be users but also dealers? In Belmont? Are you out of your mind?"
"This is the only way out, girls. Unless you have a better plan? Or are you relying on Lucas and Mark? They said they’ll help us take down Louise, but do you know how long that could take? Louise could leak the video any day now, long before Lucas or Mark even make a move!" Racheal shouted, her voice full of urgency.
"Lucas and Mark are clueless when it cos to street stuff. They have no idea how to handle soone like Louise. But Jessica does. She knows people who can make sure those videos disappear as long as we give them the money. We just need to help her with the drug sales. Then it’ll all be over." Racheal continued, her voice more resolute now. "We’re the ones in trouble here, and we need to save ourselves instead of waiting for anyone else."
"Selling drugs is a major cri!" Anabella countered, her frustration palpable. "And not just anywhere, but at Belmont?! Are you all that eager to get locked up? You think prison’s a holiday resort?"
Jessica scoffed, running her fingers through her hair, unfazed. "Belmont is nothing compared to the places I’ve sold drugs before. I’ve never been caught, not once. We sell to students, they get hooked, and they keep quiet because they want more. Are you in or not, Anabella? You’re the one starring in that video with Louise. You’ll be the center of attention if that video gets out."
Anabella swallowed hard, visibly shaken by the reminder. She didn’t know what to say, her mind racing with fear and confusion.
"And even if we agree," Peace interjected, her tone anxious, "how exactly would we do this? We’re not just going to hand drugs to students and take cash. There are CCTV caras all over the school. How do you expect us to pull this off?"
"That’s easy," Jessica said, a sly smile curling on her lips. "We won’t deal face-to-face. We’ll use books, lockers, whatever. Students will leave cash in hidden spots, like in the library or their lockers. We’ll drop off their drugs later. And there’s an old, abandoned bathroom behind the school building. That’ll be our primary spot for exchanges. No one will ever see our faces."
Peace’s eyes widened in surprise, her expression a mixture of disbelief and reluctant admiration.
"Well, isn’t that clever?" Henry remarked, clapping slowly as he approached the group. "A real mastermind, Jessica."
Peace raised an eyebrow. "He’s part of this too?" she scoffed. "Didn’t even notice him."
"How could you not notice ?" Henry replied, slightly offended. "I’m not exactly a mouse."
"We’re a bit more concerned with our problems than paying attention to you," Anabella muttered, heaving a sigh while Henry rolled his eyes and chose to drop the matter.
"But why is he even here?" Peace pressed. "Isn’t he friends with that Arthur guy?"
Henry’s face grew serious. "I’m here because of Racheal. I want to make sure Louise pays for what he did to her," he vowed, his voice filled with determination.
Peace snickered. "So this is about love, huh? What a fool?!"
Henry ignored her.
"Henry’s with us," Jessica confird, crossing her arms. "As for how the business will operate, I’ve already set up everything. I created a WhatsApp group and added students who are interested in buying. We’re using an anonymous number, and I’ve already gotten DMs from the ones who want in."
Jessica paced back and forth, her steps deliberate. "When it’s ti for a drop, we’ll wear masks. That’s why the abandoned bathroom is perfect. We’ll tell the buyers to et us there, drop the money, and take their stuff. Simple."
She stopped, locking eyes with Anabella and Peace. "So, are you girls in or not?"
Anabella and Peace exchanged nervous glances, clearly torn. They knew once they stepped into this world, there would be no turning back.
"To take Louise down... I’m in," Peace said first, her voice firm. "I’m not letting my family see those videos. My dad would kill ."
Anabella hesitated, her voice breaking as she finally spoke. "My dad never cared about . All he cares about is Louise, his precious step son. My stepmother’s been waiting for the day I get kicked out, and once that video gets out, she’ll have her way. I’ll lose everything, and I can’t let that happen. So, I’m in."
Jessica smiled, extending her hand. Racheal placed hers on top, followed by Anabella, then Peace, and finally Henry, sealing their pact.
"Good," Jessica said with a smirk. "Let’s get to work then."
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