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Chapter-14

And The Winner is...

"Who is it?" Bloom said, appearing next to me on the right side.

I was so lost in my phone that when Bloom adressed me, I was literally startled. Helia had been continuously texting me saying 'Flora you're gonna lose the bet'. I couldn't resist the urge to reply him after his 23th text and so we had been fighting non-stop since we left them on their own and went inside the mall which meant several hours and my phone was at point of going off.

I told Riven, Roy and Brandon about how I got them out of trouble and they owed me one. Helia also heard my story and gave the looks a loser gave to a winner. Brandon, Roy and Riven thanked me and promised me to buy me books, plants and take me out to where ever I wanted. They were going to cook for us girls tonight as well and the guys were staying the night for see off. Sky said that he also owed me one and he promised to take me out where ever I wanted, even out of city.

You do good, you've good. Especially, when you do it for your brothers. Helia was a total exception.

"No one" I shook my head and continued typing furiously on the phone.

"Gimme that, Flo" Bloom snatched the phone out of my hand when I was in the middle of typing. My hands still typed for a few seconds even after Bloom snatched the phone out of my hand.

"Bloom, give it back" I snatched it back, slightly embarrassed and put it in my pocket.

Bloom looked at me with amused expression. "It's Helia, right?"

I twisted my head in her direction. "Yeah, he's just messing with me" I rolled my eyes.

She smiled. "And you're liking it. You're messing back"

I observed her. She was talking to me like a sincere friend. No teasing, nothing. Just a simple statement. "I'm over him, Bloom" I shook my head and looked ahead of me.

Stella was leading us all, as usual. She bought literally everything for Kaya and now she was finding shoes for our dresses which we didn't had clue about. Aisha and Tecna were walking behind her with scowls on their faces but they conversing with each other. They had Stella's bags on their arms. Bloom had her own and I had Kaya's, so Stella spared us.

Stella told us that she would show us our dresses in Chicago and it was a surprise. She had bought the accessories already just shoes were left and today she would buy them too. We told Stella that we can't take the shoes and accessories but she insisted that she had made the dresses herself and she would never let us ruin her idea. She told us that the accessories and shoes were a gift. She would never take no for an answer , so we accepted the gifts and thanked her.

"Are you, Flo?"I turned my head suddenly. She gave me a sly look. Yup, she got me but I carried on with looking ahead of me. I knew, I couldn't meet her eyes.

"It's...it's just" I sighed. I didn't had the words to describe my feelings. It wasn't like before anymore. I had feelings for him but they were now contaminated with irritation and anger for him too. I never knew his nature in person. He sometime acted mature, sensible and friendly but at the next moment he could be the most irritating and self centred person.

"This little trip might help you understand his ture nature, Flo" Bloom patted my shoulder. "And I've a feeling you're going to lose either way" She mumbled but I heard her and looked at her quizzically.

"What do you mean?" I poked her arm.

"Oh nothing, Let's stop Stella. She had shopped more than enough" I let it go and shrugged as a reply and together we sprinted infront of Stella and dropped down on the floor. It was already 10 p.m

"Stella, you've done enough shopping. Let's get back home" I clasped my hand infront of my face and looked at Stella in a pleading look.

"You know, the boys are cooking for us" Bloom added.

"But I still have to buy heels for Aisha" Stella looked frustrated. Not at us, her ownself.

"Hey, hey, hey" Aisha said, reaching Stella and shaking her shoulders. "Who gave you the brilliant idea to buy heels for me? I'm not going anywhere near those" Aisha made a disguisted look and we all frowned at her, even Tecna.

"Oops, No offence, guys" Aisha clasped a hand over her mouth. We gave her a single nod. Stella narrowed her eyes at Aisha or behind her.

"Wait, I'll be back in a sec. I got something for Aisha" She sang and went into the store.

We all looked at each other for a few seconds then cracked up at once. "Stella, oh Stella" We said, in unison. She would never go back without shopping her necessities. That included, dress, shoes, and makeup.

"Is she going to be back like in a year?" Tecna questioned after 1 minute of standing silently.

"You guys won't believe it but Stella is back in just 2 minutes" I said, in utter disblief.

It was epic.

Stella Solaria to come out of a store just after 2 minutes was epic.

Even if Stella disliked a store she would spend atleast half an hour there. Criticising and guiding how to make your store better but would never leave it.

"You gotta be kidding me" Bloom whispered with a gobsmacked look on her face. Aisha and Tecna were no different but they had their jaws dropped open.

"Guys, shut your mouths up. You're making the hot guys run away" Stella said reaching to us. She pointed her finger at our mouths and giggled.

"Stella, are you feeling well?" Tecna placed a hand over Stella's forehead as to check her fever.

She swatted her hand away with a glare. "I can come out of store early guys" Stella scoffed and looked away.

"Oh no, it just never happened before" Bloom hugged Stella. "I'm so proud of you" We all nodded.

Stella glared at us for a few seconds then bursted out laughing. "Shut up, guys or I'll go back in the store"

That got us and we immediately stopped laughing. "Oh, no, no, no"

"The food was totally amazing!" Bloom squealed. She jumped at Sky as soon as he came out of the kitchen and kissed him on the and Tecna followed her example and kissed Roy and Timmy happily.

We had just finished our dinner which was deliciously cooked by all the six boys. Timmy had also joined them for cooking and even Helia had helped. He made the dessert, a red velvet cake. It was very delicious. Riven did the chopping and cleaning, Brandon and Sky did the main cooking while Timmy helped them a little.

I was very proud of them.

Currently, Stella had gone to my room to change because she had spilled something over her dress. Brandon was in the kitchen, cleaning and washing. Riven and Helia were sat on the couch next to me on their phones while I was sitting with the girls but they had all gone to kiss their boyfriends.

"Awkward" I whistled and looked away from them. It was cute but still awkward.

"I can make it less awkward for you" Helia said, suddenly leaning forward in my direction and wiggling his brows. I jerked my head back.

"No, thanks" I stood up from the couch and put my hand over my hips. Riven snickered behind him and patted his shoulder sympathetically.

"That's my girl" Riven winked at me. Helia sent a glare in his direction and went back to his phone with a scowl on his face. "Nobody values a kind heart" He muttered.

Riven and I both chuckled and I went inside the kitchen to help my poor lovesick brother.

"Hey Bro!" I said, entering the kitchen and jumped to sit on the kitchen table. He was startled by my suddden voice. He was lost in his own little world, I was sure of that.

"Hey Sis" He greeted back without any enthusiasm. I frowned. Why was he sad?

"Why so sad?" I questioned with a concerned voice. Oh my poor brother.

"Nothing" He refused to look at me and turned back to drying the dishes. I jumped down from the table and staggered to him with a sigh. Why he had to act like that? Just tell you sister, she would probably find you a solution.

"Oh really" I took his arm and turned him to look at me. "Spill it, Brandon Linphea" He forced a smile on his lips and motioned for me to take a seat at the table. He sat on the seat next to me and faced me with a frustrated expression.

"Earlier today_" He started hesistantly. I immediately understood what he was starting about. "_ did you really mean it?"

"What did I mean?" I gave him a sly look but he was like so lost to even notice it.

"You don't really have any problem?" He started, then paused. He fidgeted with his fingers for a few second. "Like your brother and your best friend toghter_"

I bursted out laughing at him. He gave me a venoumous look but I continued laughing. It would be so shallow of me if I interfered in the love life of anyone even if it meant my brother and bestie being together. I was no one to oppose, no one to cry. It was their life and their decisions.

"You actually think, I would be fazed by it?" I gave him an amused look. "It's your and Stella's life. Who am I to say anything?"

His eyes lit up at once and he engulfed me in a bone crushing hug. "You're the best sister ever, Flo" He pulled apart and kissed me on my head.

I giggled at him then I turned serious. "You're going to propose her now"

He stared at me wide eyed. "Now?"

"Yes"

"No"

"Yes"

"No"

"Brandon, we're going to Chicago tomorrow. What if she found someone else in your absence" When I realized my words were not affecting him because we both knew she could never find someone in 2 days,I pulled out my big card. "You owe me, Brandon Linphea"

"Okay, fine" He grumbled. "Where is she?"

I sat up straight, excited and giggled. "In my room. Go to your room after 15 minutes. I'll send her there"

I quickly rushed out of the kitchen without listening to his protest. I took Riven and Sky's hand in mine and staggered upstairs telling them what was going on. Sky and Riven were surprised at it but didn't argue with me.

"So, here's the thing guys" I started as soon as we reached the top stair. "You're going to hide under Brandon's bed and don't make a noise"

"And why are we supposed to do it?" Riven laughed at me.

I shrugged. "Ain't you curious about how it's gonna be. I'm giving you a golden chance, guys"

They grinned at each other and then at me. "What about others?" They chorused.

"Bloom and Helia are gonna do everything to make us lose" I gave Sky a look. "Tecna and Aisha would probably on the team Helia. That left Timmy and Roy. If they came and so would the girls"

"What about me?" Riven gave us a curious look.

"Musa is on team Flora and so are you" I high fived Sky. Riven shrugged.

"Okay, guys. I'm going to ask Stella to come to Brandon's room after 10 minutes"

A hand clasped over my mouth, as soon as I stepped in Brandon's bathroom and locked the door behind me. I froze at the spot but my voice threatened to disobey me. I closed my eyes, trembling and took a deep breath.

"Shh, it's me" A whisper made it's way to my ear from nearby or to be exact from behind me. I relaxed a bit, my muscles loosing stiffness but then another emotion took over me and blood boiled inside me. It was Helia but what on Earth was he doing?

I removed his hand away from my mouth but didn't move an inch. To be honest, I was enjoying the warmth no matter how annoyed I was. "What is this, Helia?"

Helia stepped away from beside me, taking away all the warmth with him and stood infront of me. "I should be asking that question, Flora" He growled but in low voice because Stella and Brandon had entered the room as I had instructed.

"What?" I made an innocent expression despite the fact I knew what I had done.

"It was supposed to happen naturally, Flo" He whinned and gave me a frustrated look.

I shrugged with a small smile on my face. "We're not in a biology lab and it wasn't an experiment, Mr."

"Oh, please" Then he paused and looked at his watch. He had chosen a perfect time to check his wrist watch. Note the sarcasm.

Then he smirked and it made me all curious. "What is so interesting in it?" I leaned over but he withdrew his hand and made me look like a complete idiot.

"It's just the time..you should probably take a look, Lora" He snorted and grasped my right arm. He brought it infront of my face and made me look at my watch. "Quite interesting, you know"

My mouth flung open at the sight of the time. 11:50 p.m. Which meant that if Brandon didn't propose Stella in ten minutes, I would lose the bet and Helia would win because the next day was Monday.

"Poor Flo" He placed his index finger under my chin and made my mouth close.

I shivered at his touch, a good shiver but then I shook my head. I didn't had time for all that. I sprinted towards the bathroom door. I was about to unlock the door when Helia's hand grasped my elbow and spun me around. I was pushed back against the door but not forcefully and without any noise.

I opened my mouth to shriek but Helia's hand shot to my mouth and made my shriek muffled. His other hand was now laced around my waist. I blushed furiously. He brought his face closer to mine and leaned in further until his lips wre next to my ear.

"You've done enough already" He whispered darkly in my ear, sending a shiver down my spine. Then he jumped back grinning and making sounds, tik tok tik tok.

I slid down the door, frustrated and looked up at him. He looked back at me and winked. I let out a frustrated sigh and placed my ear next to door to eavsdrop.

"I never thought eavsdroping was your style" Helia remarked, flopping down next to me and placing his ear next to door, facing me.

"Shush" I said, absent minded.

"St...ella" Brandon stuttered. I face palmed at his epic style.

"Yes, Brandon. You said my name for the 20th time. Say something else too" Stella giggled. Here goes our ever so cool Stella.

A cough. Holy mother of God. Brandon was hopeless. "I-I wan-t... wan..wanted to t-tell...yo-uu tha... that_" It was only what I could hear before Helia Knightly decided to grace me with his own voice

"Won't you ask how did I know something was up and how I ended up here before you?"

I blinked at him and thought about it. Then I shrugged. "It's quite obvious. You're nosy and you followed us up and came here before me"

He chuckled but in a very low volume. "Do you think the boys know I'm here?"

I shrugged again. "No idea. Hush now, let me listen to them" He obeyed and we went back to eavsdropping but not before checking the time and praying.

11:57

I closed my eyes and prayed.

"Stella..." Brandon sighed.

"Brandon" Stella sounded serious now and I bet she had murderous look on her face.

"It's...just that. Stella, I wanted to tell you..." Brandon was cut off by Stella's growl.

So much for proposing your crush. It made me look at Helia, who was quite lost in eavsdropping. He had a frustrated look on his face and his lips twitched every two second.

"Brandon, just shut up" She stomped her foot. Which she did when she was frustrated or annoyed.

"Stel..."

Silence fell in the room for a few seconds before Stella spoke again but her voice felt raspy like she had kissed. "I. Love. You" She said and the room fell silent again.

I looked at the time, instantly and let out a victorious shriek.

11:59 p.m.

Saved by a minute. Saved by a freaking minute.

I hugged Helia before realising what I was doing and cried again. Why was I so happy? Was it for my brother and Stella or was it for the bet?

Helia pouted. "Shit, I lost the bet" Though, he should be more upset then but he wasn't.

Before I could ask him any question, the door was yanked open, making me and Helia fall forward with my arms still around Helia's neck.

I gazed up to see, Brandon and Stella tapping their feet on the ground and their arms folded on their chest. "Flora and Helia?" Brandon shot us venoumous look.

Suddenly, Stella squealed and jumped up and down. "You two were making out in the bathroom"

My eyes bulged out of my socket and I unwrapped my hands from Helia's neck.

"No"

"Yes"

Me and Helia said in the same time. I shot him a dirty look and stood up, straightening my clothes. Brandon coughed and narrowed his eyes at me.

"He is lying. We were just eavsdropping" I clarified. Helia nodded his head, smirking. If only I could slap that smirk out of his face.

Stella's shoulder slumped but she was still glowing. "Oh, okay"

"Sky, Riv, you can come out now" Helia laughed, looking at me.

He didn't come alone, I was sure. So, I called to his partners. "Yoohoo, Aisha, Tec, Roy and Timmy... and Bloom come out guys" I stuck out my tongue at Helia. He rolled his eyes.

Everyone came out from their hideouts, grinning or smirking. Brandon and Stella blushed because of their audience.

Awww.

We all jumped at them at the same time and crushed them with our bone crushing hugs.

I was feeling utterly happy but something poked me in my stomach.

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