Chapter 52: Surprised

Victoria's POV

I found all the questions for the easy round entertaining, and I felt so happy I could still concentrate on the competition even if I couldn't stop myself from worrying about Oliver. I wondered what it would look like if Oliver were with me. And when the next round started, I felt glad I answered all the questions with the correct answers. 

I could feel the challenge when the hard round commenced, and I could feel the sweat on my palms as I listened to every given question. I had never felt this way before because ever since I started joining the competition, I always felt excited when we left the school grounds. Still, right now, I am not sure if I could bring the gold medal, maybe because I wasn't prepared at all, and I know Oliver is the primary reason why I am having a hard time.

On the last five questions, lots of contestants got eliminated, and when I turned my head, I saw there were three of us left. I smiled when I realized they were the same students I had fought with last year, and we had been competing with each other since we were in 9th grade; I never lost, and I hope the same thing will happen today. I wished the odds would be with me.

I couldn't stop my heart from racing as I wrote my answer on my whiteboard, and we were now on the last question; I released a heavy sigh when I saw my opponents have the same answers, and their figure was different from me, and I suddenly felt worried if I would get eliminated.

I closed my eyes since I wasn't sure if I got the correct answer, and I heard the scream of my fellow students from Zenith Academy, and they were all shouting my name, and when I listened to the host read the correct answer, I opened my eyes with a wide grin on my face. 

"Congratulations, Victoria, as always, you never fail to give honor to our school!" Ms. Lewis exclaimed the moment I came down from the stage after receiving the gold medal. 

"Thank you, Ms. Lewis!" I replied with enthusiasm, and I felt glad even if I was not in the mood to participate in the contest, I was able to nail it. I suddenly felt a pang on my chest when I saw the parents of my fellow participants who joined their children, and how I wish my parents were here with me, and I suddenly missed them so much.

I said congratulations to my fellow students from lower years since all of them are members of the Math Club, which is I am the President. I felt guilty that I didn't even say good luck to them, and as we made our way to our service vehicle, I could hear some of the girls are giggling, and when I looked around, I could feel my heart is racing as I saw Declan with flowers on his hands. He is not the one I expected to see, but I couldn't deny he completed my day.

"Congratulations, beautiful!" He said as he handed me the flowers, and his baritone voice and handsome face made the girls look at him with awe, and I could see the admiration on their faces.

"It was only a math competition, Declan, not a beauty pageant," I said as I took the bouquet from his hands.

"Who says only winners of beauty pageants could receive fresh flowers, Victoria?" He asked, and a beautiful smile spread across his face, and I could tell he is a charmer, and if I am not only in love with the mysterious son of my father's best friend, maybe I will give myself a chance to know Declan more.

"Thank you, Declan," I said with a broad grin on my face, and I am still worried about his wounds, and I wonder if he already scheduled himself to have a tetanus shot and rabies vaccine.

"Can I take you home?" He asked, and I shook my head since I didn't want to lead him on.

"I needed to go back to the Academy, Declan, and I hope you didn't cut class to cheer for me," I said as I tried to make my alibi believable since I knew I didn't need to go back to the academy, and his face fell.

"I am willing to do everything I can to be with you, Victoria, and I am not afraid to show you how much I care about you; if that bad black wolf didn't show up, I am sure I am already your boyfriend." He said, feeling so confident, and I smiled shyly at him.

I couldn't reject Declan in a public place, we needed to talk somewhere private, and I wish he would accept my decision, and I felt worried since I could tell he was not the type of person who would accept defeat easily.

"Thank you for cheering for me, Declan, I appreciate your effort, and you make my day complete; see you tomorrow," I said as I was about to get inside the Academy's coaster.

"Okay, I hope I can take you somewhere tonight." He said, and since Oliver was not around, I slowly nodded my head.

"Yes! Thank you so much, Victoria." He said, and I could see the happiness on his face. I wanted to tell him not to feel so happy since I would only ask him to stop his plan of courting me, but I didn't have time since they were all waiting for me inside the school service vehicle, and I hastily got inside. I waved my hand at him after I settled on my seat since he was standing outside, and he only left when the coaster slowly moved away from the parking lot.

"Wow! Gold medal again?" Jason asked with a broad smile on his face, and I nodded my head as I slumped my body on the front seat of the car.

"Congratulations, Victoria; I am always proud of you." He said.

"Thank you, Jason," I said, and he looked at me for a long time before he spoke.

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"Why does it seem like you are not happy that you won, Victoria?" He asked, and I furrowed my eyebrows.

"How could you say I am not happy, Jason?" I asked him.

"Victoria, you can't fool me; your mouth is smiling, yet, I could see the sadness beneath your grin, my dear." He said.

"Is it because of Oliver?" He asked, and my face turned bright red as I heard Oliver's name.

"Of course not; Oliver has nothing to do with my sadness, Jason; how could you even say that?" I asked in disbelief, and he chuckled as he focused his attention on the road.

"So, why are you sad, Victoria, if it is not because of Oliver?" He asked again, and I took a deep breath as I looked outside the window of the car.

"I am disappointed that my parents didn't watch the competition; I texted my mom and dad and informed them of the date and the venue of the contest; this is my last math competition since I will graduate High School this year, and they never saw me compete. Not even once," I said as I released a heavy sigh, and I wanted to add Oliver made me feel lonelier and sad, but I will never admit to anyone that he affected me in so many ways.

"I know, Victoria, but don't worry, they will be coming home soon, and your parents will stay until your eighteenth birthday." He said, smiling at me.

"Yeah, but I don't want to be disappointed again, you know for how many times my parents promised me to come home, but at the last minute they will apologize since they couldn't make it; I am tired of that kind of scenario, Jason," I responded.

"You have a point, and this time I am certain they will fulfill their promise, and you will become the happiest young woman in the entire world," Jason said, and I beamed at him, and I couldn't deny, I felt better.

I was shocked when I saw my father's chopper in our helipad when we arrived at our estate. And I couldn't stop myself from smiling as I realized my parents were finally home, and no wonder Jason was so confident when he told me my parents would be coming home since he already knew that my mom and dad were here at our mansion waiting for me.

I got out of the car before Jason could open the passenger's door for me, and I ran inside the house while I carried my bag and books. The moment I got inside the living room, I saw my parents talking with each other, and they both got up from their seats when they saw me approaching, and I could no longer contain my tears from falling since I couldn't believe they would surprise me.

"Mom!" I exclaimed as she took me into her loving arms, and I realized how much I missed her, I felt my father's arm around us, and my father's embrace made me feel so secure, and when I looked up, I saw his handsome face looking at me with tenderness.

"Victoria, my dear, why are you crying? Aren't you happy to see us?" He asked, and I shook my head.

"I am overwhelmed with gladness, dad, and I thought you would cancel at the last minute," I responded.

"Not a chance, Victoria; we will never miss this chance to be with you." He said, and I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket, and my parents released me from their embrace, and when I saw Declan's name. on my screen, I realized I couldn't see him tonight.

"Excuse me, guys, I needed to answer this call," I said, and they both nodded their heads, and I walked towards the stairs before answering his call.

"Hello, Declan, I am sorry, I couldn't go out tonight. My parents are home, and we haven't seen each other for a long time, and I needed to have dinner with them.

"Are you sure about that, Victoria? Are you telling me the truth?" He asked, and I could tell his voice suddenly sounded angry, and I could feel his doubts.

"Of course, and why do you think I will lie to you?" I asked in disbelief. How could Declan doubt me?

"Because you don't want to see me anymore, and I am sure the reason would be Oliver Prize, and I am telling you this, don't ever try to stay away from me, Victoria, because I will do everything I can to have you, whatever it takes, and I don't care if I will use force." He said.

"You are only mine, and you should stop your craziness over Oliver because he is hiding something from you, and once you will learn the truth, you will hate him forever, but don't worry, I can take care of Oliver," Declan added. 

And before I could ask him a question, he had already ended the call, and I could feel the goosebumps that covered my entire skin.. I suddenly felt alarmed, and I wondered what he meant, and his threat made me feel anxious about Oliver and me.

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