{ NAUGHTY LILY }
Ricky remained in a position without hugging her back.
She slowly disengaged the hug and face him.
“Are you okay?” She asked slowly, but the next word he said shocked him.
“Who are you?” He asked in a rather low voice, and Lily felt her heart broke into pieces that moment.
The first thing she feared most is here, him having an amnesia and forgetting about her whole existence.
Where would she start from? Just where?
“I- It’s me Lily, your g-girlfriend” Her voice cracked and tears slipped out of her eyes, she started crying.
“Why are you crying?” Ricky asked.
“You just said you forget about me? Do you really not remember how I look like or is it because my hair is messed up? Try and remember something please, don’t do this to me” She continue crying.
“What are you saying? I didn’t forget about you” Ricky chuckled softly and started wiping her tears.
“What?” Lily eyes cleared and she slap his hand off.
“Do you mean to say you were-
“Yh, I was pranking you? How can I forget about my crazy fan girl?” He added laughing a bit.
“The f_ck!” Lily wiped her tears and claimed on the sick bed, she got on top of him and hit his shoulder.
“You scared the hell outta me! Do you want me to get a mini heart attack? I’m too young for that” She sniffed.
Ricky grabbed her hand and she looked at him.
“I’m sorry okay? I just wanted to see your reaction and it was cute” he added and she scoffed and turned her face away.
“I’m sorry…
“I forgive you, but you’re not allowed to pull such prank on me ever again, It’s too expensive” She added childishly.
Ricky pulled her closer and hugged her tight.
“I’m sorry doll face, did I make you worried so much?” He started stoking her hair.
Lily broke the hug.
“What is that? Doll Face?” She asked.
“New pet name, do you like it?” Ricky said.
Lily nodded.
“You’re just waking up and giving me a petname, you’re really funny” She chuckled.
“I thought I would die without being able to give you a pet names like couples do I won’t be able to forgive myself” He said.
Lily shocked her head and chuckled.
“How about sugar lips, which do you prefer?”
“Both are cute but I love doll face more” She said blushing.
“It’s obvious, you’re blushing” Ricky teased.
“I know, stop teasing me, I miss you” She hugged him again.
“Me too, but guess what I missed most?”
“What?”
“Your lips!” He smirked.
“Seriously?” She couldn’t believe her eyes.
“Can you blame me? They are just too sweet and tempting….” He stared down at her lips naughtily and Lily brought her face closer to his.
Their lips almost met but the door opened and a nurse came in. They immediately disengaged and Lily came get down quickly.
But it’s obvious the nurse saw them cos she was smiling.
“It’s time for your check up, can you please wait outside” The nurse told Lily.
She look at Ricky who gave her ‘Its okay’ look before she walked out.
She sat by the lobby and brought out her phone to call Rowena,she picked up immediately and she told her about Ricky’s condition.
“I should visit from time to time. I want to see the guy who’s made my daughter so crazy about him.” Rowena said, a teasing smile on her face.
“Fine, I’m hanging up now, bye!” Lily said and hung up.
She waited for ten more minutes and the nurse stepped out,she entered the ward and Ricky was already fast asleep.
She placed a quick kiss on his lips and covered him up,she sat on the chair next to his bed watching him sleep.
•••
•MP MANSION•
When Kelly arrived, Trace was the only member of the band he met. He pretended not to see Trace and started heading to his room, but Trace stopped him.
“The CEO would like to see you” He said.
Kelly turned and narrowed his brows.
“Why?” He said flatly.
“I don’t know the details and where have you been?”
“None of your business” Kelly replied harshly and entered his room.
“What?” Trace’s eyes went wide.
“Why do you look surprised though? He has always been like that?” Cody entered the living room with two sodas and a box of pizza.
He stretched out one of the sodas to Trace.
“Foodie!” Trace scoffed before taking it.
Cody chuckled and started mulching his pizza,one slice after the other.
“I seriously don’t understand him, we’re making a comeback soon and our fans are expecting a lot form us but here we’re just chilling without making any preparation” Trace hissed.
“Relax huh, it’s still in three weeks so we’ve the time. You’re acting like you don’t know Kelly anymore?”
“That reminds me, have you heard from Ricky? He has not been here for days” Trace said.
“I was just about to ask that!” Cody replied.
“While eating pizzas? Don’t play, I’m serious” Trace rolled his eyes.
“Let’s ask Kris, he’s close to him than any of us, he should know” Cody suggested.
Trace recalled how he had mistakenly seen Ricky’s face for the first time.
‘I clearly didn’t see anything wrong with his face, why does he have to hide it?’ He wondered .
“Huh?” Cody faced him.
“Right? Do you have any idea why Ricky is still hiding his face from us?” Trace said to Cody.
“Who knows, he has always been hiding it since day one,maybe he had some infection or something” Cody replied and continue munching on his meals.
“But his face was perfect” Trace mumbled to himself.
•••
•THREE DAYS LATER•WILDSOR MANSION•
Theresa was about going out, when Amelia came in with a glass of strawberry juice and the ones berries she cut in slices.
Theresa looked up.
“Good morning ma’am” She greeted politely.
“Good morning dear, I was just about to go out, do you have something to say?” Theresa asked.
“I prepared breakfast for you Ms.” Amelia said, dropping the tray on the table in front of her.
Therasa eyes widened seeing all she prepared.
“You did all this for me?” She faced her.
Amelia nodded.
“Berries are my favorite, omg! Thanks for this dear.” Therasa smiled and stroke her hair.
“I’ll enjoy this before I leave okay?” She added.
Amelia turned to leave but suddenly stopped.
“I’ve something to say” She said.
“What is it dear?”
“Thank you for everything you’ve done for me so far, even though we’re not related and you didn’t know me before. You’ve taken such good care of me these past few months, and I’ll always be grateful for that, Ms. Theresa.” Amelia bowed her head slightly.
Therasa came close and held her hand.
“Are you moving out?” She ask slowly.
Amelia nodded.
“You’ve done enough for me, I don’t want to be a burden to you….
“No, Amelia. I’ve never thought of you that way. You see, I’ve always wanted a daughter, but all I got was Trace. I lost his dad five years ago, and he started his music career early. I’ve been living alone in this house for years. Having you around is a blessing. Please stay a little longer. I don’t mind if you stay here permanently. You’re a wonderful person, and I’ve liked you since the first time Trace brought you here.” Theresa pleaded, her eyes filling with tears.
“But ma’am….
“You’ll be safe here. I can hire as many bodyguards as you need to make sure you’re safe. The beast will never find you here.”
Amelia gave her a confused look.
“Trace told me everything cos he wanted me to help you, he told me how your dad sold you to the dangerous Mafia….
“What!”
“You don’t have to worry, I’ve someone who can help us”
“Ma’am….”
“Just trust me and let me handle it” Theresa hugged her.
“Thank you so much ma’am” Amelia hugged her back.
•••
•SOUNDSCAPE ENTERTAINMENT•CEO OFFICE•
“You called for me” Kelly said coming in.
Mr. Cooper looked up and his expression darkened as he saw Kelly.
“I h@ťě beating around the bush so I’ll go straight to the point, why did you do that to Ricky?” He asked with his arm crossed.
Kelly stared at him and broke into laughter.
“So, you found out! You’re more cunny than I thought CEO” Kelly sneered.
“I know right! So tell me, I’m not in for jokes, do you really think I won’t found out” Mr Cooper slammed his hand on the table angrily.
“I knew all along you were Ricky’s father, that’s why one of the reasons why I h@ťě him, you favoured him more not because he’s your son but because of his talents! His possessions! Why’s he the only one that has it all? Why? Tell me the f-__-k why?” Kelly yelled.
Mr. Cooper grabbed Kelly’s collar.
“How is this his fault? Is it his fault that you’re not good at anything? Is it his fault that you can’t be like him?” He yelled as he shoved Kelly roughly.
Kelly stumbled backwards and landed on the ground with a thud, his back hitting the pavement.
Kelly winced in pain and tried to catch his breath.
Mr. Cooper stood in front of him, his face twisted in anger.
“You’re just a pathetic loser,” he sneered. “You’ll never be as good as him.”
Kelly got up and started laughing maniacally again.
“Do you know how long I’ve been trying to convince him to cancel your group activities? I’ve been trying so hard to get him to sign a contract that would make him a solo artist and end your group activities. Why won’t you just let him be free of you?” He yelled, his voice filled with anger and frustration.
Kelly looked at him, his eyes wide with shock. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing.
“The truth is that the success of your group is all thanks to Ricky. If it weren’t for him, you wouldn’t be where you are today. He’s the one who has made your group successful, but you’re trying to drag him down. You’re holding him back cos ehen without you guys, he can make it all alone. But what did he get in return from you? You tried to ki|| him?” Mr. Cooper slapped Kelly hard across the face.
Kelly’s lip split open and blood dripped down his chin.
“If you think all this is gonna make me change my mind, you’re f-__-king mistaken”
“I won’t stop, mark my words! I won’t stop until I end his life” Kelly shot and wiped his bursted lips, he left the office.
Mr. Cooper folded his fist and pushed the table in front of him in anger, sending all the documents on the floor.
“Manager Gregor!!!” He yelled and Manager Gregor came running.
“When is Ricky going to be discharged?” He asked as he yanked at his tie,his anger evident in his voice.
“Today, sir!” Gregor, the manager, said, his voice trembling.
“Keep an eye on him at all times, and don’t let him out of your sight. If he starts to act rebellious, then kidnap him if you have to. And if anything happens to him, you’ll be the one to pay the price.” He yelled, his face red with rage.
“Yes,sir” Gregor bowed, his body shaking with fear.
•••
•6PM•A MANSION•
A car drove into the big compound and Ricky stepped out of the car with Lily beside him.
They both walked in and Lily couldn’t help but looked around as they walk in.
“Where’s this place?”
“Our new home” Ricky said.
Lily raised her brows.
“What do you mean by that?”
“After what happened, I just knew that apartment wasn’t safe anymore. I thought it would be safer for us to come here,” he said.
“But isn’t this overki||?” Lily asked as she looked around the huge house.
“I didn’t just buy it for you. It’s my secret home besides the apartment. I only came here occasionally, and nobody knows about this place except for you and me” Ricky explained.
“What about my stuffs and everything at the apartment?” Lily asked.
“I’ll ask someone to bring them over here tomorrow, you don’t have to worry” Ricky said and his phone started ringing immediately.
He excused himself to take the call, and when he came back, he had finished the call.
“Who’s it?” Lily asked.
“Kris” Ricky replied. “He wants us to meet up. I have to go.” He pocketed his phone.
“What about me?”
“Just wait here, don’t go anywhere until I’m back, okay?”
“What am I supposed to do all alone in this big house?” She crossed her arms.
“Promise me!” Ricky said firmly.
“Fine, I promise” Lily relented.
**
•TWO HOURS LATER•
Lily had just finished freshening up, and she was thankful to have found everything she needed in the room, including a nighty.
As she looked around the room, she started to wonder if he had ever brought another girl to this house before her. But she shook that thought out of her head.
After changing into the nighty, she settled down on the couch in the living room and switched on her phone to call him. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.
She checked the small doorbell camera (Shows Who’s At The Door) , as Ricky had instructed her. It was him, so she opened the door.
“I thought I told you to double check before opening up for anyone” Ricky came in with shopping bags which contains groceries and other stuffs they would be needing.
“I knew it was you” Lily replied and pull down his hoodie cap.
“You dyed your hair?” She gasped.
He dyed his hair blonde and even had bangs, which made him look insanely hot.
“You like it?” He asked and she nodded with a smile.
“Aren’t you hungry?”
He led her to the kitchen. She did the cooking while he watched her throughout learning all the basics. After dinner, they washed the dishes together and finally settled down in the living room.
Lily couldn’t get her eyes off his blonde hair.
“I love it, it looks good on you” She said playing with his hair.
“Can I ask why you’re a mask singer? I tried my best not to ask but I couldn’t help but get more curious, there’s nothing wrong with your face so, I’m guessing there’s a story behind it” Lily said.
A long silenced followed,
“It’s okay, if you’re not ready to tell me about it. I can wait….
“Can I tell you another day, I don’t want to ruined the mood” Ricky said and pulled her to sit on his laps.
“What’s this?” Lily picked up the tiny brush and jar, her eyes wide with curiosity.
“A tattoo,” Ricky said.
“It looks old, can this still work?” Lily asked.
“Try it,” he replied.
“Where?”
“My body,” he said with a grin.
“For real?” Lily’s eyes sparkled with amusement.
“You got it” He said.
Ricky pulled his shirt collar down, exposing his neck. Lily picked up the brush and dipped it in the jar of ink. She gingerly began writing on his neck, feeling her fingers brush lightly against his skin.
“What are you writing?” he asked.
“A surprise” she said with a mischievous grin.
Ricky waited in anticipation as she finished the tattoo. Finally,she stepped back.
“Okay, you can look now”
He turned to the mirror and saw the word “ROLE MODEL” written in block letters across the side of his neck. He let out a laugh.
“Why role model?”
“Cos you’re my role model?” She grinned.
“In what way? Can you sing or dance?” He said mockingly.
Lily frowned and started trying to rub it off his neck.
“It’s permanent, it’s can’t be undone” Ricky chuckled.
“What?” Lily exclaimed.
“What if your other member sees it?”
“It’s doesn’t matter, It’s just a tattoo” Ricky replied.
She sat on his thighs and slammed her lips on his own,kissing him hungrily.
Ricky responded to the kiss but Lily broke it shortly.
“What’s wrong?”
“You love kissing too much? Don’t you have any other
Ricky blinked.
“I mean, you only grab my waist all the time and not the main part” She frowned.
“Like?”
“Do I have to say it so loud before you know I want you to touch me”
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To Be Continued