BEAUTY IN DISGUISE - CHAPTER 42&43
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“Apologize!” Molly yelled, pressing her leg more roughly on Trinidad.
“I’m sorry!!!” Trinidad cried.
“Louder” Molly said.
Trinidad was about to say it again when Quincy appeared with Izzy.
Izzy pushed Molly away from Trinidad while Quincy faced the other bullies.
“If anyone throws anything at her again, I won’t be nice” she glared at them and they shifted back.
” She deceived everyone!” Molly shouted
“Then what about you?, Should I tell everyone what you did?” Quincy replied and Molly went quiet.
” Desperate devil” Quincy said and took Trinidad away with Izzy.
“That shameless girl!” Molly said angrily.
Quincy and Izzy helped Trinidad into the bathroom.
Quincy stayed with her while Izzy went to the sports department to borrow one of their new sports wear.
Luckily she was given.
She came back with it and after Trinidad cleaned up, she put it on.
“You should go get your knees treated at the clinic, we can go with you if you want” Izzy said.
” No you guys have done enough, I just have one request” she replied.
” Tell us” Quincy said.
” Can you both escort me to the gate?,. Ion think I can stay in this school anymore” she replied.
” Is running away the solution?” Izzy said.
” I know it isn’t,but I have no other option right now, I can’t stay here” she replied.
They both escorted her to the front of the school where she stopped a cab.
“Thanks girls” she said sadly as she entered the car.
Quincy knocked the window and she winded down.
“I hope this taught you a lesson” she said and Trinidad nodded
” Stay strong” she said and the driver drove off.
” Fake life is never the best” Izzy said.
“I know right?” Quincy replied.
” Bae skipped school today again, let’s go check her after our classes” Izzy said as they walked back to class.
” Sure” Quincy sighed.
“You look disturbed” Izzy said.
“Have you heard about anyone bearing Clara in Maybelline high school before?” She asked.
” I didn’t attend Maybelline high” Izzy replied.
” Oh you’re right, I’ll ask Craig” she said.
” Who’s Clara?” Izzy asked.
” No one” Quincy replied.
They got to class and met the lecturer in already, they settled down quietly amidst others, Polly is absent too.
Quincy looked back and when her eyes met with Genova’s, he winked but she quickly looked away, palpitating again.
She touched her chest, feeling her heart.
“What’s this” she wondered.
Throughout the class, she couldn’t concentrate, she kept thinking about what he said yesterday about Clara.
They had three consecutive classes before having time for break.
“What should we eat?” Izzy asked as she walked to the cafeteria with her
“Huh?, What do you say?” She asked and Izzy stopped.
“Are you even here?, You didn’t concentrate in class earlier too” she said
” I’m sorry, I just have a lot on my mind” Quincy replied.
“Which you’re refusing to tell me” Izzy said.
” It’s nothing to be worried about” Quincy replied.
” But you’re worried” Izzy replied.
“Hey” Polly suddenly appeared in front of them.
“Polly, where have you been?” Quincy asked.
“Can I talk to you both privately?” She asked.
” Why?” Izzy asked.
” Can I?” Polly said and they exchanged glances before following her to the back of the block.
They got there and she went on her knees in front of them, shocking them.
“I’ve never been good to you guys , I even almost ki||ed you both in the washroom with the flamy poison, I did a lot of terrible things to you both, I dunno if you guys will be able to forgive me but I just felt like apologizing” she said, crying slowly.
Izzy and Quincy looked at each other.
“Trinidad lived a fake life cos of me, she wanted to befriend me but because I h@?? poor people, she decided to do that and she even became a bully like me so I’d love her more” Polly cried.
” Stop the tears” Izzy said.
” The truth is that, I don’t h@?? poor people, I h@?? everyone either rich or poor, but I love taking out my anger on the poor which was wrong, I just wanted to forget the bitter memory but I couldn’t, I’m a ?îtçh and I don’t deserve forgiveness but please…
Quincy pulled her up and hugged her before she could say the rest.
“Cry on my shoulders instead” she said.
“I’m so sorry!!” She cried.
Izzy hugged them too and Polly only stopped crying after much pacification.
“I hold no grudge against you” Quincy said.
“Same here, ion hold grudges, people change” Izzy said.
“I don’t want Trinidad to quit school cos of this” Polly said.
” Only you can do that, go talk to her” Quincy said.
” Can I really do that?, Won’t she chase me away?” Polly asked.
“No , she sees you as her best and only friend, I’m sure she’ll accept your apology, you should try first” Izzy said.
Polly smiled a little and Quincy held her hands.
” Your bad side should be meant for only the bad, be good to those who deserve it” she said.
” Sure” Polly replied.
******
FIVE MINUTES LATER**
Polly left for class already.
Izzy and Quincy are in the cafeteria, eating lunch.
Craig suddenly passed by their table and Izzy started staring, wishing he’d stop and say hi
“Hey girls!” He finally stopped.
“Craig, Good thing you came, was there any girl named Clara in Maybelline high back them ?” Quincy asked.
” Of course, she used to be the prettiest” Craig replied and Quincy drank water.
” Is she really very pretty?” She asked.
“My eyes aren’t buttonholes so I know what I’m talking about” he replied.
” Where’s Genny?” Quincy asked.
” I left him at the rooftop” Craig replied and Quincy stood.
” Izzy I’ll be right back” she said and left.
Craig sat with Izzy and Izzy ate slowly, avoiding his eyes.
“You look cute while eating” Craig suddenly said and she looked up at him
Their eyes met and she almost choked.
“Go away” she said and left the table.
*****
ROOFTOP**
Quincy got there and met Genova waiting already.
He’s not sitting this time, he’s standing.
She stood on her spot, starring at his back view.
She Imagined the hands of the so-called Clara on his shirtless body and felt like she’s unimportant to him
*Wait…am I supposed to be important?, We’re just friends* she thought.
*But he’s important to me somehow, am in this alone?” She thought.
She started moving closer and when he heard her step sounds, he looked back.
“You never had plans to come” he said.
“No it’s not like that” she replied.
” I’ve been waiting here for an hour since the class ended” he replied.
“Huh?, Really?” She said.
” I was worried, you hung up last night and I didn’t even get the chance to finish my prank” he said.
” Prank?” She said
” Clara prank” he replied.
” So it was a prank?, Clara isn’t real?” She quickly asked.
” You hung up, I wanted to make you laugh after the prank but you cut me off, I thought I did something bad” he said and she felt glad.
Her heart felt warm and her face was immediately covered with smiles.
“I’m sorry, I ran out of battery and….
” Your phone rang when I called back” he interrupted.
” You called back?” She quickly asked and checked her phone
Truly she had three missed calls from him.
“I honestly didn’t check my phone” she said
“Why did you hang up?” He asked.
” I’m sorry” she said , deciding not to give any excuse.
He walked to her and took her hand, he pulled her to the chair and they say together.
She kept smiling, too happy that Clara isn’t real.
“Truly there’s a girl called Clara in my highschool but she was always bragging of her beauty, we were family friends back then but still, ion like her” he said.
” Oh…
“And you really think I’ll let a girl touch my body?” He said and she faced him.
” You don’t have the plans?” She asked.
” Only when I get a girlfriend” he replied and she smiled again.
” How was the meeting with TXT yesterday?” She asked.
“It was splendid, those guys are awesome I must say, we finished collating lyrics, we still have more than enough time to meet and practice before the party” Genova replied.
” What’s the title?” She asked.
” That must not be revealed till some days before the party” he replied.
“Tell me secretly” she replied, drawing closer.
” No” he replied and she smiled, looking at him.
” Is there something on my face?” He asked.
“No, I’m actually looking at your brows” she replied.
” Looks cute right?” He smiled.
” Ç0ç?y dummy” she replied.
” Pretty idiot” he said and they both laughed.
“Molly eventually revealed who she really is” Genova said.
” I don’t want to talk about her, let’s talk about my tuna instead” she replied.
“Will you go out with me tonight?” He asked and her eyes widened.
Her phone rang and she quickly checked.
Reece is on the screen.
She looked at Genova and met that usual look.
She cut Reece’s call and faced him again.
“I asked if you’ll go out with me tonight, I’ll buy you barbequed tuna” he said.
” Like….a date?” She asked shyly.
” You want us to go on a date?” He asked.
Her cheeks reddened slightly.
” Ok let’s go on a friendly date by 7″ he said.
“Should I come as Riri or as Quincy?” She asked.
” Anyone you like” he replied and she smiled widely.
The happiness in the pit of her stomach right now is second to none.
” Do you have a Korean name?” He suddenly asked.
“Sure, what about you?” She asked.
” Yes, Chan Sun” he replied
” Chan Sun?” She said
” Yeah” he replied.
“Mine Is….” She said and stopped.
” What?” He asked expectantly.
“I won’t tell you now” she replied with a giggle.
“Cheat, I told you mine” he said.
” Thanks for telling me, see ya at 7!, Wait you’ll be the one to come pick me up” she suddenly said.
” Deal” he smiled and she rushed down the stairs.
” Chan Sun” she said and stopped.
She felt her heartbeat again and smiled.
****
BAE’S MANSION**
She was surprised to see Quincy and Izzy cos they never informed her that they’ll be coming.
They both hugged her and Izzy touched her face.
“What happened it’s swollen” she said.
“I got rejected” Bae replied.
“You confessed to Craig?” Izzy asked.
“Yes” she replied.
“So what did he say?” Quincy asked.
” He rejected me politely, saying he can’t date a celebrity like him, he says he wants an average girl” she replied.
” That’s sad, but you’ll get over it I’m sure” Quincy replied and hugged her again.
” So that’s why you weren’t in school again, the mid-semester tests is approaching, skipping classes isn’t the best” Izzy said.
” This will be my last time” Bae smiled and she showed them round her house which was all coloured black and pink.
“One won’t need a soothsayer before knowing you’re a fan of BLACKPINK” Izzy said after they finished checking out everything.
” I know right?, I nearly forgot about Trinidad, the news is everywhere even on SNS” she replied.
” What she did was bad but the bullying was badder, Maybelline college will soon be tagged as a school for bullies” Izzy said.
” Molly was the ringleader, she’s unbelievable, never knew she’s worse” Bae said.
” Let’s stop talking about that, I’m starving” Quincy said.
” I’ll tell the maids to make you guys something” Bae replied.
“No that won’t be fun, let’s all cook together, it’ll be fun that way” Izzy said
” Accepted” Bae replied.
” I can’t cook” Quincy pouted.
“You’ll learn” Izzy replied, pulling her into the kitchen while Bae came after them.
*******
7pm, QUINCY’S MANSION**
She decided to go as Quincy and the way she’s trying her best to look extra gorgeous is making Kimberly smile.
“Add more mascara to my lids” she said .
” I added enough already” Kimberly replied.
” More please” she insisted and Kimberly obeyed.
Her lids became even darker and her bows were perfectly carved.
The powder wasn’t to much but it’s beautiful.
Then Kimberly gave her lips a touch of nude lipstick.
She removed the curling pegs from her hair and her hair fell in curls on her shoulder.
She looked in the mirror and smiled.
“I’m beautiful” she said.
“Get up and dress up” Kimberly said, pulling her up
She helped her dress up in the blue short gown that has been chosen.
It’s backless as usual but it has shinny strings at the uncovered space.
A car honk from outside made her rush into her white shoes.
She took her bag and rushed out of the house.
She almost fell at the stairs as the ran.
She got out and met Genova’s car outside, he’s waiting beside it.
His eyes kept getting wider and wider as she came closer.
She’s ?ëx¥!
From her straight fresh legs, thick hips and crazy backside, irresistible burst and her beautiful face.
Her tempting lips and curly hair.
*Did she make extra effort for this date?” He wondered
She got to him and smiled.
” You’re beautiful” he said sincerely and she smiled even wider, tucking her hair behind her ear shyly.
“Thanks” she said slowly.
“Let’s go” he said and opened the car door.
She got in and he closed it before entering through the other side.
“Jungsik restaurant” he said to his driver and he drove out of the house.
Almost immediately, Reece’s car drove in, passing by their car.
“What a narrow escape” she smiled
“Loverboy” Genova said and Quincy laughed.
They got to the restaurant and used masks before coming out of the car
They went in and a server led them to their reserved room.
They entered and their meals were taken in immediately.
The door was shut and Quincy salivated when she saw the big tuna, sitting on the table.
“Eat up” Genova said and she quickly picked her knife and fork.
She digged in and started eating fast while Genova only watched.
She won’t stop to drink water for once, she just ate without minding.
Genova smiled as he watched, concluding that she must love it a lot.
She drank wine after a while and faced him.
“It’s delicious” she said and he nodded.
“I know, judging by the way you were eating fast” he replied.
” You should eat too” she said, offering him from the fork.
” Say ha” she said.
He opened his mouth and she fed him.
He chewed slowly but it became fast when he felt it’s really delicious.
He picked his own fork and knife and started eating it.
“I knew you’d like it” she smiled, watching him eat slowly.
She admired his eating style immediately, he’s also handsome while eating.
She was unaware of when she started imagining things.
She Imagined them kissing while she’s sitting on his laps, his hands were on her backside and she was Mõ@?ing gently.
She held her breath as she hallucinated but Genova suddenly tapped the table.
She spranged up and the wine with her poured on her dress.
“What were you thinking” Genova said, rushing to her.
He helped her to the bathroom.
“You can’t possibly go home in that, I’ll get you another dress from any nearby store” he said and left.
Quincy waited for him and won’t stop smiling happily every minute.
The waiting was so long that she started getting worried.
It even started raining and she got more scared.
She dialled his line but he’s not picking, that got her more worried.
She left the bathroom, used her mask before leaving the restaurant.
Not far from the restaurant, am accident just happened and people converged on the road .
“Heard his face is unrecognizable , the accident must be so fatal” a woman said, passing by.
” The driver was drunk, he should be sent to jail” the second one said.
Quincy got more scared and rushed there.
Tears fell from her eyes immediately she saw the shoes of the person.
Genova’s shoes!
The body and face has been covered and his blood mixed with the rain water, wetting the road a lot.
“No…. it’s not Genny” she thought fearfully.
Her body is already shivering as the rain drenched her.
“Genny it can’t be” she thought tearfully, looking at the shoes as she went closer to the body.
She was just a step away from the body when her phone rang.
She managed to check and when she saw it’s Genova, her eyes widened.
She slowly picked.
“G… Genny” she stuttered.
“Where are you?” He asked and she hung up.
She rushed back into the restaurant and when she entered their room and saw him, she removed her mask.
Genny was too shocked to see her wet and in tears.
“Why were you in the rain?” He asked.
Without answering, she ran to him and hugged him tightly as if he’s the air she needs to breath.
“Quincy” Genova said surprisingly as her body shivered on his own.
“I’m .. cold” she managed to talk, tightening the hug.
TBC