******
A VVIP RESTAURANT**
Davis went in with Judy, hand in hand, they kept smiling at each other as they walked in.
After they sat on their reserved spot, Davis snapped his fin-gers and a server brought in a bouquet of flowers.
“Wow!” Judy smiled, taking it.
She inhaled the scent.
“I love it, gosh I love you baby!” She smiled, standing up.
She leaned to him and they ki-ssed lightly.
Another snap of his fin-gers, three servers came in with their lunch.
It was set on the table and Judy kept blushing.
A note was attached to the wine and she took it.
*LETS GROW OLD TOGETHER, I’LL NEVER STOP LOVING YOU*
She finished reading it and blushed more.
“Baby this is…gosh I dunno what to say” she said.
“Happy nineteenth anniversary in advance, our nineteenth anniversary is next week, take this as a preamble” he replied.
“Aww!, I love you Davis” she smiled.
He stood and ki-ssed her deeply.
“I love you Judy, only you, and I love our Starr so much too” he said.
“You’re the best man on Earth Davis, I promise to love you till death” she replied and he missed the back of her hand.
“Couples things” a voice made them look up
“Mr Luther!” Davis said cheerfully.
Judy started feeling uncomfortable immediately.
“Mr McDonald, it’s rare to see romantic men these days, I’m jealous” Mr Luther replied.
“Did you come with Martin’s mum?” Davis asked.
“No, I came for business” Mr Luther replied.
“Oh, ok then” David smiled .
“Mrs McDonald, you’re so lucky to have a man like him I must say” Mr Luther said.
“Oh… yeah” she replied awkwardly, avoiding his eyes.
“Need to go now” Mr Luther smiled and left.
“Are you ok?” Davis asked, noticing Judy’s awkwardness.
“Of course!, Let’s eat” she smiled.
*****
NEXT DAY, MELODY MUSICAL HIGH**
“Enolla arrived in Korea yesterday” Ophelia said, admiring her pictures on Instagram.
“Really?, Is she attending the president’s son birthday party?” Lilac asked quickly.
“Of course!, Heard she’s good friends with his girlfriend” Ophelia replied.
“Why do you even like Enolla?” Floyd asked.
“Because our personalities match, don’t you get it?, People say she’s proud, same as me” Ophelia replied.
“But you aren’t even attending the party” Lilac replied and Ophelia pulled out an invitation card
“How did you do it!” Floyd and Lilac g@sped and she smiled.
“My dad is rich than your dads and he’d surely have crazy connections, turns out Enolla’s dad is friends with him, he got it for me!, And I think I’m gonna get closer to her at the party, I’m not attending as a singer from this school, I’m attending as Ophelia Roosevelt, the great heiress to R group” Ophelia said proudly.
“I’m jealous!” Lilac said.
“Mee too” Floyd added.
“Tell your dads to work h@rder so they’ll be as rich as my dad” Ophelia winked.
Gymnastics is in the timetable today so immediately after the first cl@$$, they all moved to the gymnastics hall after changing.
Girls to white singlets and thighs, boys to white singlets and knickers.
“Starr!” Floyd swallowed nothing when he came in looking all Șëx¥, he’s wearing a bandana and his body gorgeousness stood out among others.
Bluey looks more like a baby while Martin is not in.
“Wow!, My Starr” Ophelia smiled, walking to him.
Rhythm saw her move and walked fas-ter than her, she held Starr.
“Starr why don’t you show me how to do this” she said, pointing at a tool.
“Ophelia is coming” she whispered.
“Oh, sure” he replied, getting her plot.
He walked away with her and Ophelia stood in disappointment.
“You owe me one” Rhythm said when she finally let him go.
“I understand” he winked and went back to Bluey.
“Where’s Martin?” Bluey asked.
“Have you forgotten that he h@ťěs gymnastics?” Starr replied, using fin-germ@$$ager on his fin-gers
He looked around but couldn’t find Lotus.
He dropped the m@$$ager.
“What?” Bluey asked.
“Need to talk to Lotus” he replied and left the gym hall.
“What was that?” Constance asked when Rhythm got to them.
“Don’t get the wrong idea, I only helped him” Rhythm replied and noticed Yolanda is staring at a particular direction.
She traced her eyes and saw it on Alec from the cellists department.
“I said it!, You have a crush on Alec!” She said
“I’ve always known, the way you look at him is enough confirmation” Constance said.
“It’s just simple crush, not love” Yolanda replied moved away from them.
“Crush develops to love” Rhythm said.
“Don’t mind her” Constance replied.
“Why is Lotus not here yet?” Yolanda said.
******
Martin stood beside the rails in the hallway, staring down at the junior students who are out on recess .
Not like he h@ťěs gymnastics, he loves it a lot but what’ll happen if he takes off his shirt?
Everyone will see his scars and bruises, the wounds and marks on his body which he’s trying to conceal.
He decided to stay away from there, he has never visited the hall.
He was about to plug in his earpieces and start listening to songs when he sighted Lotus.
She’s changed already, on her way to the gym.
He smiled and blocked her.
“Martin!” She said cheerfully and for a second, he got swept off his feet with her charming smile.
“Hey, going to the gym?” He asked.
“Obviously, what about you?” She replied.
“I h@ťě gymnastics” he lied
“Why?”
“I’ll tell you later” he replied
“Then I’ll see you later” she replied and made to go but he held her.
“Stay with me” he said and she blinked.
“Please” he added with pleading eyes.
She was about to respond when Starr came over.
“Lotus!” He called and she looked back at him.
“Starr”
“We need to talk and it’s really important” he said, taking her second hand.
“I was talking to her” Martin said, holding her tighter.
“Just few minutes Martin” Starr said.
“What are you gonna talk to her about?” Martin asked.
“Must you know that?” Starr replied, looking at him.
“I want to” Martin replied.
“It’s personal” Starr replied and made to take her but it was impossible.
Martin is still holding her.
“Martin I’m serious” he said.
“I’m serious too” Martin replied.
“Mr Roger!” Lotus said and they both looked back
She grabbed the opportunity and took her hands from them.
Before they could look at her again, she’s already running away.
Starr looked at Martin and Martin returned the stare.
“Why?” He asked.
“I should be asking that” Martin replied, not breaking the stare.
“Come on guys!” Bluey broke in, taking the two of them away.
******
NIGHT, LOTUS’S MANSION**
“Do you think Martin likes you too?” Anita asked as she helped Lotus dress up for the party.
“That’s nonse-nse, he can’t” Lotus replied.
“I’m smelling it, the way he looks at you is suspicious* Anita replied.
“Stop suspecting and help me with the makeup” Lotus replied.
“It’s the first time you’ll be wearing human makeup, gosh!, I’m afraid the president’s son will fall for you” Anita said, rubbing powder for her.
“But are you sure you’re good at makeup?” Lotus asked.
“I wanted to become a makeup artist, I used to attend makeup tutorials” she replied and continued dolling her up.
They spent a lot of time on that then she helped her into her blue flowing gown.
Golden earrings and necklace then heels.
Her hair was tied into a ponytail but it still fell on her waist.
Anita rubbed black gel on her full edges then pink li-pstick.
“Wow!, You look mhua!” Anita blew her ki-sses.
Lotus checked the time and g@sped
“This is exactly 10!, The party is starting now!, I’m late!”
******
PARTY HALL**
It’s obvious that it’s not a common party, the hall reflects riches and wealth.
Influential personalities are mingling around with co-cktails and smiles.
The president’s son himself (Tom Min) is not prese-nt yet.
“Try Lotus’s line again, I need to use the restroom” Bluey said and left the girls.
He was on his way to the restroom when he bumped into someone.
“Im so…
“Enolla?” He said and she flashed him a beautiful smile, holding her long gown.
“Hey Bluey Kings” she bit her li-p, extending an hand.
“Nice to meet you” she smiled.
Bluey rolled eyes at her and entered the restroom.
She folded her hand in embarr@$$ment.
“Did he just…snub me?” She thought and Ophelia appeared.
“Enolla!”
“Ophelia right?, Dad told me a lot about you” Enolla smiled as they entered the hall together.
****
TWENTY MINUTES LATER**
“And now we shall welcome the prese-nce of the owner of this party, young master Tom and his girlfriend Kat” the MC said and everyone stood as the big door opened.
Tom walked in with Kat, arms linked.
“Oh my gosh!, He’s more handsome in real life!” Constance gushed.
Everyone clapped as he moved to the center.
“The students from Melody high, get ready please” the MC said.
“Why is Lotus not picking her phone” Martin said worriedly.
“Look!, Look she’s here!” Rhythm said and they all faced the big door.
Same door Tom and Kat walked in through.
Lotus stepped in looking extraordinarily beautiful.
Her blue gown dragged behind as she walked like a princess she is.
Everyone stared at her beauty speechlessly.
Tom was holding a gl@$$ of wine but it fell from him immediately he set eyes on her.
Lotus flaunted her hair, not aware of many eyes that’s on her.
“She’s not supposed to come in through that door geez!” Yolanda said.
“How dare she” Kat said bitterly.
“I trust Kat” Ophelia smiled.
“Me too” Enolla replied.
Kay grabbed a gl@$$ of wine and walked fast to Lotus.
“Lowlife!” She spat and poured it but Martin was quick to cover her
The wine we-t his face instead.
TBC