{ ANYTHING BAD }
This is the first time she would be seeing him closely,no mask,no cap,just his bare face.
Lily’s eyes widened.
“Sky Scrapper?” She called out.
“What?” Ricky raised his eyebrows,still maintaining his cold face.
“No… I mean I don’t know your name so” Lily grinned.
“Do you always have to blame others for your shortness?” Ricky said.
“What?” Lily blinked.
“You just called me a sky scrapper,does that make you a toddler? You should worry about your own height and not the other way around”
“What the hell?” Lily said in disbelief.
Ricky’s eyes met with the book on the floor,he picked it up and placed it back on the table.
“And what are you doing in my room?” He demanded.
“I…..I lo..lost my way here,something like that” She stuttered hoping he would believe.
“How come you’re searching through my things then?”
“I just thought,I never thought you are fan of MP too,I love them so much… Ricky is my bias,my forever idol crush,I so much love him” Lily grimaced changing the topic.
“Really?” Ricky said in a mockery tone. She doesn’t seem to recognize him.
“Yes,you don’t want me to start telling you everything about him.. His age, height,weight and everything. I know him more than himself,I’m so sure of it..
“You should leave,I want to rest” He cuts in sitting on the bed.
“Oh right!” Lily mumbled and immediately left the place. She got to her apartment and fell on her bed,sighing softly.
“I almost got lost in his eyes,how come he’s so handsome,why am I just noticing that? He look so unreal,like an idol or something”
“No! No! No! Lily! He’s still so grumpy anyway,I love my Ricky more” She smiled and closed her eyes.
•••
<NEXT MORNING>
Lily checked herself out in the mirror before rushing out,Rudy was standing by his car,obviously waiting for her.
“You’re late” Rudy said immediately she got to him.
“Thanks for picking me up my crab” Lily winked and get into the car.
Rudy shooked his head and also get in,he started the car and drove off.
“So,how are things with your neighbor?” He asked after few minutes.
“Do you really have to spoil the mood?” Lily rolled her eyes.
“Fine! I’ll stop talking about him” Rudy pressed his lips together.
“Less I forget,aunt want us to meet up,do you have any idea of what she want to talk about?”
“My mum?” Rudy asked.
Lily nodded.
“I don’t! She didn’t inform me,when are you meeting up?”
“Tonight!”
“You should tell me about wh@ťěver she discuss with you, I don’t trust that woman” Rudy said.
“Sure” Lily laughed.
Soon he stopped the car in front of the shop and Lily immediately got down,she waved at him and Rudy drove off.
Lily met Amelia by the doorway,staring at Rudy’s car with so many admiration in his eyes.
“Are you sure you’re not obsessed with him?” Lily asked.
“I think I am Lily! For me he’s like Ricky,my very own idol. He’s too cute” Amelia gushed.
Lily bashed her eyebrows. Maybe because they have always been together,she has never look at him that way,he’s not even cute to her.
“Can you give me his number? Please do this for me Lily” Amelia grabbed her hand as they walked in.
“Do you wanna die? Is girlfriend doesn’t joke with him” Lily whispered.
“Are you saying I should forget about him?” Amelia sighed.
“Something like that” Lily smiled,Amelia pouted sadly.
•••
<MINNIE’S HOME>
Minnie came into the big living room all dressed like a doll,she met Flora having a conversation with a one of her man wh-_-re. Her dad is not in the country currently.
She pretended not to see them and start to walk out.
“Is your daughter blind or I’m just too small for her to notice me?” The man said.
“I think she is cos you’re too handsome for any sensible human being not to notice you” Flora grinned.
Minnie turned and walked to her.
“What did you just say?” She half yelled.
“You heard me correctly girl!” Flora got up and pushed Minnie with her hand.
“Aren’t you the blind person here? You won’t have someone like daddy and still cheat on him with some goat unless you’re not mentally unstable” Minnie pushed her too,she fell on the man.
“What about you? Dating a man like that….” Minnie threw her bag to her face before she could finish.
The man gasped but said nothing.
“Never in your miserable life speak ill about my boyfriend again! He has nothing to do with it,and you have no right to dictate who I should and shouldn’t be with….
“Stop meddling in my affairs! You’re not my real mum anyway” Minnie grabbed her bag and left the house.
•••
<MP MANSION>
“When did Ricky said he’s coming again?” Trace said as he entered Kris room,Kris immediately hide his phone and sat up,he’s actually having a face time with Linda.
“He’ll soon be here” He said to Trace.
They suddenly heard the door bell.
“That must be him,you should come out too” Trace said and walked out.
“That was close” Kris sighed out and dropped his phone,he left the room for the living room.
Cody was the one who open the door for Ricky,he greeted him casually and they immediately joined the rest member in a small recording room.
Kelly was already in with Trace and Kris,Kelly rolled his eyes immediately Ricky came in with Cody.
“Alright guys! No more fight,we have to work together if we want to remain as a group,our parents and fans have a lot of hope in us and we’ve to do everything to make them proud” Trace said bringing out his guitar.
“He’s right! We should do our best” Cody smiled cutely.
“If only Kelly will stop picking on Ricky” Kris muttered.
Kelly scoffed and stood up.
“Are you guys a fool?” He asked crossing his arms.
“What?” They all chorus.
“This is the fourth year we debut! We’re a team right? We should work together? How do you f_cking expect us to work together when a member still can’t trust you all with even his face? Just what is so special about that dàmn face that he can’t even show us?” Kelly snapped.
“Stop this Kelly please,we aren’t here for this!” Trace said.
“Why should I? You’re just the leader and you can’t even seem to get the group to follow your lead!” Kelly shouted and pushed Trace chest.
“What?”
“Apart from being the dàmn leader,what other specialist do you have? Why not tell him to remove that dàmn mask If you are capable..”
“Just what problem do you have with his mask? Are you that desperate to see his face or you’re just jealous of him?” Kris interrupted.
“What did you say?” Kelly made to hit Kris but Trace pushed him off.
“I don’t think you’re all ready for this! Let’s take a break” Trace said and left.
“Wait you bro! Trace!” Cody went after him.
Ricky walked out and Kris went after him,he caught up with him and grabbed his hand,he pulled him to his room.
“Let’s talk” He said locking the door.
“What’s it about?” Ricky asked
“I’m sorry for what happen last night,I didn’t mean to” Kris said.
“It’s fine! I’m okay”
“Now I can be at rest,I thought you were mad. I couldn’t sleep last night”
“Why are you so nice to me?” Ricky suddenly said.
“Huh?”
“From what I remember,you and Kelly were best friend? What changed?”
“Nothing he’s still my friend even if he’s always a pain in the butt,and I really admire you a lot too,since our debut cos you’re so perfect,you are our songwriter,your vocal ski||s,dance and everything. I wanna be like you,even though I haven’t seen your face…” He sighed softly.
“Do you wish to see how I look like?”
“Of course! Wait……what?” Kris gasped.
Ricky pulled off his mask and Kris eyes widened even more,not believing his eyes.
“Am I dreaming? You’re really showing me your face, really? Whao!” Kris screamed dramatically
“You’re the only one I can trust in this group” Ricky muttered roughing his hair.
“For real? What’s your first impression of me?”
“I thought you were a gay,Cos you’re always defending me” Ricky said and Kris gasped.
“Bruh! I’m not in love with you okay? Besides I have a girlfriend” Kris said before knowing it.
“I’ll pretend I didn’t hear that” Ricky chuckled.
“Please don’t tell others about this…”
“Don’t worry! Your secret is save with me!”
“Thanks dude,wanna play a game?” Kris said bringing out two game controller.
“Sure” Ricky smiled.
•••
<NIGHT>
Lily finish changing into her pjamas,she wore her facial mask and went to the living room,settling down to watch the TV.
It’s another news about the serial ki||er,he ki||ed someone last night again.
“Gosh! When will this stop?” She groaned and turned off the TV.
Her mind suddenly went to what Jenner said earlier.
FLASHBACK*
Jenner was the one who picked her up from her work today,she brought her to a nearby restaurant immediately.
There was total silence as they waited for the waiter to bring thier food,soon the waiter came with thier food.
“Dig in, sweetheart” Jenner smiled and Lily slowly picked her fork and started eating.
“About what I want to talk about” Jenner said after a while,Lily dropped her cutleries and faced her.
“Don’t you love my son at all?”
“Of course I love my crab,I love him so much… As a friend” Lily smiled.
“Not friends,I mean you’ve never looked at him different,like a man or something”
“Not even once” Lily chuckled.
“Oh” Jenner mouthed sadly.
“Is anything wrong aunt?”
“I know this is selfish but I really want you for my son,please Lily,can you find a way for him to like you?”
Lily stared at her with disbelief.
“I’m sorry ma’am,but I don’t want anything to ruin our friendship” Lily muttered.
“I don’t like that Minnie at all,I feel she up to no good and you’ve known Rudy for long,you’ve been friends for years,you guys make a great couple too” Jenner smiled.
“I….will…think about it” Lily said.
“I’ll be in waiting for your reply my dear,eat up” Jenner smiled and Lily nodded and continue eating.
END OF FLASHBACKS
“What was she even thinking? Rudy and I? Impossible!” She scoffed and tried turning on the AC but it’s didn’t work.
“It’s broken? Is there anything that works in this house?” She hissed and got up,removing her facial mask.
“I need some fresh air” She removed her bun and her long hair dropped. She walked out and turn towards Ricky’s apartment,he was out but squatting at a corner.
“What’s he doing?” She said curiously,she didn’t know when she started walking to him.
He was trying to make her to come out,but the cat didn’t burge.
“Is she not okay” She asked and Ricky looked up.
“I dunno! She just started acting up” Ricky replied standing up to his feet.
“You surely don’t know anything about cats do you? Watch and learn” She smirked.
Lily crept toward the corner where white was hiding.
“Come on out cutie,it’s okay. I’m here and I’mm not going to hurt you” She spoke softly,using a soothing tone of voice.
To Ricky’s surprise, White ears perked up at the sound of her voice. Slowly, he crept out from his hiding place, approaching her cautiously.
Lily held out her hand when she reached her.
“Come here,Cutie” She said gently. The cat sniffed her hand and Lily carried then she rubbed his head against her hand.
She walked in and Ricky followed her. Lily dropped White on the couch and faced him.
“Can I get a towel? He’s probably cold” She said and Ricky immediately nodded and left,he came back and hand her the towel.
Lily gently wrapped it around White’s body and sat next to her, patting her softly,soon the cat slept off.
Lily got up.
“Its fine if you wanna give me a round of applause,I know I deserves it” Lily said proudly flaunting her hair.
“Thank you” Ricky scoffed and sat next to white.
“I don’t do anything for free,especially for a grumpy man like you” She said stretching out her hand.
“I don’t have money” Ricky muttered.
“You’re joking right? How can a radio pole like you not have money……”
“Stop calling me that” Ricky snapped.
“What can I do? I don’t know your name. Radio pole or sky scrapper,choose one”
“Shortie” He replied.
Lily gasped.
“What did you just call me?”
“You call me all sorts of name cos I’m tall,am I not allow to call you that since you’re short too” He said.
“I only call you that cos you refuse to tell me your name,I’ve a name okay? It’s Lily! Li..ly,Lily Campbell!” Lily snapped.
“I don’t care,I still prefer shortie or do you rather prefer a toddler huh?”
“Don’t you dare” She glared at him.
“A radio pole is better than a toddler,did you go through puberty at all? Everything about you is so small…”
“What?”
“Am I wrong?” He said,his eyes scanning through her body.
“I h@ťě you! Why not touch the dàmn sky If you’re so tall!” Lily rolled her eyes and turned to walk out.
“Stop…..” Ricky suddenly said.
“Stop what?” Lily turned and asked.
“Stop coming into my room whenever you want,just because i have an angelic face doesn’t mean I can’t do anything bad”
“Anything bad? Like what?” She gasped.
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To Be Continued