Part 51

"Hi Eddie, you're late" Steph started slowly trying to get around to the issue that he and Matt were most definitely interested in. ok it is most probably because we stand to make a fair bit of money but it is also because I would quite like Rachel and Eddie to be happy as the pair of them have gone through a lot and have stayed together.

"Well me and Rachel…" Eddie noticed the excited expressions that were passed between Matt and Steph. They are so childish although I want something to happen between me and Rachel, it's not going to happen because she is leaving as although I thought I had convinced her to stay I obviously didn't try hard enough. "have been in a meeting" Eddie finished his statement ignoring the two people in front of him hoping that they would eventually get the hint that they weren't wanted and leave him in peace. However this wasn't either Matt's or Steph's intentions, "so was it just you two in the meeting then?" Steph tried to be as subtle as possible when she asked but in reality she failed miserably as Eddie could see how their minds worked. I wish. "No it was a meeting between us and Ralph; who was representing the governors".

Matt sniggered behind Steph, and mumbled into her ear, "I bet that upset the pair of their plans, as we can only imagine what happens in all the extended meetings that take place". However rather than smiling or even taking interest in the recent information that they had extracted, Steph looked confused. Why would the governors what to talk to the pair of them I wonder if something has happened, and if there is anything that I can do to sort it out.

Rachel sat outside the house in her car contemplating whether her decision was the correct one for the school even if it wasn't the correct decision for her. I don't need to consider whether it is the right decision for me because I know that it isn't, but what can I do, because I always promised myself when I joined Waterloo Road, that I would do everything in the interests of the school and on many accounts this is the best decision for everyone; even if they don't think so at the moment.

Matt who was still smiling looked at the confused expression on Steph's face, Surely she understands what I was trying to imply as we have speculated about it for a good few months now. Steph felt a tug on her arm as Matt wanted to pull Steph away so the pair of them were able to generate an interesting piece of information that would work in their favour however she resisted his attempts and replied. "Why don't you go and get yourself a top-up, I will be over in a minute after having a word with Eddie". Matt huffed and walked over to the drinks table where he was met with Jasmine and Grantly who were now decidedly tipsy. I wonder what the matter with Steph is as I didn't notice that there was anything wrong with Eddie. I don't suppose she could be jealous of Eddie and Rachel could she? On looking back at Eddie and Steph he saw Steph placing her hand on Eddie's forearm; I don't believe it Steph is jealous and she is trying to win Eddie from Rachel. I think she has a bit of a task on her hands and part of me doesn't want it to happen as I will lose a lot of money unless I can start a round of bets predicting Eddie and Steph. Hmm that's a good idea.

"Jasmine, have you ever noticed how close Eddie and Steph are, I will bet you £20 that by the end of the year they are together". Matt exclaimed as he had a large group o people in the room that accepted the proposal that Matt put forwards. After all he is her friend so he would know her better than the rest of us.