UNDER YOUR UMBRELLA - CHAPTER 5&6

8PM, EVA’S HOUSE*

Maria and Angela are both inside the pool,swimming and having fun,while Eva sat down on the pool edge sipping from the glass of champagne in her hand,her body still dripping wet since she was also swimming before.

“Girl,what’s going on? You’ve been smiling to yourself for about an hour now” Maria said and Angela also turned curiously.

Eva chuckled and sipped from her glass.

“Tell us babe,come on” Angela groaned.

“Don’t be so impatient” Eva said.

“Alright alright”

“So…there’s this guy…..”

“Ohhhhhhh!!!!!” Angela and Maria exclaimed immediately she started.

“He’s just….totally my type” Eva shook her head.

“Is he that hot?” Angela asked.

“Hot,cute,innocent,just…..Everything” Eva muttered.

“So….what’s the name of the celebrity?” Maria grinned and Eva raised her brows.

“Who said he’s a celebrity?”

“Wait! He’s not?!” Angela gasped.

“He’s not” Eva shook her head.

“I remember you used to say you would love to date a guy with higher status than you,but you keep rejecting a lot of offers,and now you’re crushing on someone unknown?” Maria asked in shock.

“I didn’t say I am crushing on him,girl calm down” Eva laughed.

“So what Is it?”

“I just like him,and besides he’s kinda cold” Eva chuckled.

“That’s unbelievable,He’s cold to you?”

“Yeah,let’s forget about it for now and have fun tho….where’s my phone,let’s take pictures,I’m gonna feed my fans” Eva smiled and entered the pool,then took her phone.

“Come closer girls”

They took alot of pictures and she posted about ten slides,seven with both girls and three personal pictures of herself.

Within five minutes,more than five hundred thousand likes with crazy comments.

👥 Eva,you’re so hot

👥 I love that bikini

👥 OMG is that Angela and Maria?! My favorites!!

👥 Eva is just cool with everyone,isn’t she the best?

👥 I’ve always known Eva is amazing,,opposite of Rice,sorry I mean Rose…(200 reacts haha😂)

👥 Eva or nobody! I love you momma

👥 So f-__-king segzy,like her voice!

*

CRYSTAL TOWERS LODGE*

Weston was scrolling through his new Instagram account which Dice forcefully opened for him,the first post he saw was Eva’s own.

Curiously he clicked on the account and went to her page,two hundred million plus followers and then she just posted.

Again curiously he clicked on the post she dropped just few minutes ago.

“Whoa whoa whoa,is someone in love with Eva?!” Dice appeared behind him and Weston scoffed.

“Love is a little bit far” He muttered.

“So what can we call this? You’re checking her posts” Dice chuckled and sat beside him on the couch.

“I’m just checking,no hard feelings,she’s a celebrity right?” Weston said.

“He’s hot actually….”

“She’s hot but full of herself” Weston cut in.

“Eva? Really?” Dice laughed.

“Rose too,they are both annoying but Eva is definitely better. Who the f-__-k do they think they are?” Weston scoffed and left Eva’s page.

“You might be right,but most fans don’t care about all that,they just love their idols blindly” Dice said.

“Their problem…”

“You should check on Rose as well,,she’s more hot” Dice winked.

“I’m not in any way interested in knowing anything about that brat,I will rather count flour” Weston said and Dice burst into laughter.

“You’re so funny dude,anyway I came to ask you what you want us to eat tonight,I’m gonna order right away….”

“Bills on me tonight” Weston said.

“What? I’m going to…..”

“You’ve been doing everything since I arrived,we are housemates,you’re not my dad,so let me do it also” Weston said.

“I still won’t agree” Dice shook his head and Weston frowned.

“That frown of yours won’t get me and you know…so tell me what I should get, I’m starving” Dice said.

“You’re so annoying” Weston said.

“I know,it’s obvious” Dice smirked.

“Just order anything,I won’t mind” Weston muttered and got up.

“Where are you going?” Dice immediately asked.

“We have assignments remember?”

“Guy we still have like two days before submision,why are you so serious?” Dice groaned.

“I don’t like rushing things on the last day” Weston mumbled.

“I understand”

“And I got a part time job” Weston said.

“What?! Why!” Dice half yelled.

“What do you mean why? I’m not a rich boy like you and I definitely need money….”

“My money is enough for us….”

“Don’t say that again” Weston cut in and Dice groaned.

“What type of human are you? Aren’t we friends yet? We are friends Wes……”

“We are friends,but I still won’t accept that. You’re a student just like me,I can’t become a burden”

“This is not any burden $h|t….”

“I’m starting tomorrow,my shift is in the evening,so don’t call me in case I get home late” Weston said and simply went in before Dice could say a word again.

“The f-__-k?” Dice shook his head and sighed out.

*

NEXT MORNING, ROSE’S HOUSE*

As soon as Rose entered into the car,Clyde handed over his ipad to her.

“Here’s everything about him that you requested for” he said,a little bit off but Rose didn’t notice,she was already focused on the picture on the screen.

Weston Brooklyn,twenty years old.

“Twenty?” She scoffed out loudly.

“Yeah,he’s quite young. Why did you ask for his information though? Do you know him?” Clyde asked.

“I just want to know” Rose replied and continue scrolling,reading everything.

“He’s on scholarship?” She scoffed again.

“Yeah,he’s not a relevant person” Clyde said and Rose looked at him.

“What do you mean?” She asked.

“I’m just saying” Clyde replied.

Rose said nothing else and focused back on the screen.

*

Weston was on his way to school,alone actually because Dice decided to skip today and rest. He tried to give Weston his car key but he totally refused saying he wouldn’t drive a car without the owner in it,which caused a little argument before he left home but still didn’t change his mind.

He was walking,trying to get a taxi but none is coming,his first class starts in just thirty minutes.

He was still walking when suddenly he heard a car honking behind him,he wanted to ignore at first but the honking continued so he turned to see the car stopping beside him.

The window opened and Weston raised his brow the moment he saw Rose.

“Hey ice man,going to school?” Rose asked,their eyes locking.

Weston scoffed and just continue walking without saying a word.

The car followed him slowly.

“Hey,you can’t find a taxi here…get in,my driver will drop you,we can say it’s an apology for making your textbook fall” Rose said but still Weston ignored her.

“Hey! I’m talking to you,don’t be rude” Rose said and Weston looked at her coldly.

“That sounds weird,coming from you. Rude? You’re calling me rude?” Weston scoffed.

“Are you getting in or not?” Rose asked.

“I can’t remember asking you” Weston said.

“Fine,bye” Rose mumbled and instantly the car zoomed off.

“It’s the same guy” Clyde looked at Rose.

“Yeah…Weston Brooklyn” Rose replied.

Clyde stared at her weirdly and almost asked her another question but he sighed.

“Wake me up when we get to the company” Rose mumbled and close her eyes.

Clyde continue staring at her to his satisfaction before looking away.

*

BLUES ENTERTAINMENT, STUDIO*

Rose was seated in the recording studio, surrounded by her team, ready to lay down tracks for her new single.

Everyone doing their jobs.

“I think the sound is okay now right?” Rose heard Clyde’s voice across the room and she turned to see him speaking with the sound engineer,they were talking but she couldn’t hear a thing.

“Rose…you may start”

Rose adjusted her headphones, took a deep breath, and began..she started with a rap

🎧🎧🎧

I’m the queen of this d@mn throne

Ruling with fire, leaving the h@??rs alone

My crown is heavy, but I wear it proud

f-__-k the doubters, I’m loud and avowed

Everyone listened with total interest until she was done.

“I love the vibe”

“That’s so cool Rose!”

“I didn’t know you planned to show off your rap $h|t in this new hit”

Rose smiled a little.

“I’m glad you like it” She said.

“Who wouldn’t love it? You just made a hit in one sitting,I think we can proceed with getting the lyrics right instantly,no delay,I know you always deliver”

Rose chuckled and looked at Clyde who gave her a thumb up and she smiled.

*

7PM, SWEET DREAMS RESTAURANT*

The Restaurant was bustling with activity, the crowd filling the tables and booths. Weston was taking orders and serving dishes with precision.

Even though he just started,but he’s already very much likeable,the tables were filled with young ladies and high school girls who never stopped staring,some even came in because of him.

They kept on whispering about how handsome he looks.

Yet, Weston’s expression remained unchanged, his face a stoic mask that revealed nothing.

Just as the murmurs were reaching the peak, Weston’s manager, Eden approached him.

“Weston, I need you to switch with Jake. He’s running behind, and I need you to cover the counter.”

Weston nodded, his expression unchanging, as he handed over his tray to Jake. He made his way to the counter instead.

Just then a figure entered into the restaurant and stood in front of the counter.

“What can I get you?” Weston asked, his tone neutral, his pen poised over his notepad.

“Oh…it’s you” The familiar voice said and Weston looked up.

Even behind the mask,he could see Eva’s face clearly.

“What are you doing here?” He asked.

“Burgers,,can I get it right away? I don’t want anyone seeing my face” Eva said.

“You should have sent your bodyguards without stressing your self” Weston scoffed.

“I actually sneaked out,I want fresh air” Eva said and Weston looked at her.

“Really?”

Eva nodded and Weston chuckled.

“Did you just smiled?” Eva gasped.

“No I didn’t,don’t exaggerate” Weston muttered and Eva smiled.

Weston called one of the waiters and Eva’s burgers were package.

She paid and smiled at Weston.

“Can’t you help me to the car?” She asked softly.

“Okay” Weston nodded and she immediately walked out of the restaurant while Weston carried her package before following her.

He got to her car and she removed her mask.

“Thank you…Weston right?”

“Yeah” Weston said and dropped it for her in the car.

“You still don’t want to be my friend?” Eva asked.

“I don’t need friends” Weston said.

“Oh I see,then what do you need? Girlfriend?” Eva asked and Weston immediately raised his brows.

“What?”

“You heard me” Eva smirked.

“Get into the car and leave,I can’t save you if anything happens” He pushed her into the car.

“That’s Mean!” Eva snapped.

“Goodnight” Weston closed the door loudly and went back in.

His shift is almost coming to an end so he decided to go home.

“Can you deliver this order to a customer on your way home please?” The manager requested.

“But….”

“I will pay extra,the delivery boy is not here today and you know,so please”

Weston sighed.

“Fine” he mumbled.

*

Weston checked the address in his hand,then the gate in was in front of.

“It’s the one” He mumbled before knocking on the door.

Instantly the gate was opened and he was directed inside after a thorough check and search which almost got him mad,wondering who is living in the house.

Finally the bodyguard stopped in front of the entrance door,he opened for Weston and he went inside.

Weston sighed impatiently when he didn’t see anyone in the living room,he was about dropping the package on the table and just buzz off when he began hearing someone climbing down the stairs.

Then he looked up,only to see Rose who also stopped walking.

“Ice boy,it’s you again” Rose said and climbed down completely.

“He’s your order” Weston said. .

“You work there? I’ve never seen you,I always buy things from them” Rose said,already opening the pack,she took one chicken and a bite.

“Hmm” she Mõ@?ed.

Weston looked at her and she raised her head to see him as well,their eyes locked.

“Anything else?” Weston asked.

“Are you close with Eva?” Rose asked with mouth full.

“That’s not your business” Weston said and started walking toward the door but Rose was faster,she stood in front of him,her back on the door.

“Answer me” She said.

“Do I look like someone who’s close with her?” Weston asked.

“Then why are you harsh to me? You obviously don’t like me” Rose said.

“You don’t like people either” Weston said,looking down at her short self.

“I’m not that short,you’re the giant. I’m tall actually” Rose scoffed.

Weston said nothing,why does she seem so different completely from what he always see outside?

“Are you pretending?” He asked and Rose looked up at him.

“Huh?”

“Are you pretending to be nice when you’re not? This softness doesn’t suit you” Weston said.

“Who said I’m pretending,I just…..”

“Don’t act like Eva,you’re not this soft,it’s annoying” Weston muttered and pushed her out of the way slightly then went out.

Rose flinched when the door closed so loudly.

“Eva?….who said I’m acting like her??…..” She stuttered with shaking fingers,the chicken in her hand dropped.

TBC