House of Green:
Joy glanced at the screen of Otis' camera and saw who she thought number six was.
"That's Greg McDunphy," said Joy.
"Are you sure?" Asked Patricia.
"Yeah, I'm sure," said Joy.
"Isn't he a senior?" Asked Fiona.
"Yes. Oh my gosh, Greg McDunphy is my secret admirer," said Joy.
"And are you happy with that?" Asked Patricia.
"Of course, Greg McDunphy is one of the hottest and popular boys in school," said Joy.
"Then he has won the kiss trophy," said Fiona.
"Otis have you seen the trophy?" Asked Patricia.
"Nope," said Otis.
"We need it," said Patricia,
"Then why don't you go look for it yourself," said Otis.
Otis packed his things and left the room.
"What is his problem?" Asked Patricia.
"No idea," said Joy.
Joy had no idea why Otis was acting this way. But Joy had also no idea that was Otis had kissed her and was kisser number six.
In the meantime in the park. Mr. Griffin gave Jerome instructions on what to do for him.
"And you've to keep an eye on them. And report to me what you notice," said Mr. Griffin.
"Like what exactly?" Asked Jerome.
"Where they're going, what they discuss. You're my eyes and ears. And the Ankh," said Mr. Griffin.
"You think Nina has it?" Asked Jerome.
"It's hidden somewhere in the house and you've to find out where," said Mr. Griffin.
"And then you get a lawyer who can get my father out?" Asked Jerome.
"If you do what I ask, I'll give you my word," said Mr. Griffin.
"Honesty?" Asked Jerome.
"Honestly. Together we'll get your father out," said Mr. Griffin.
"Thank you," said Jerome.
"And you know it," said Mr. Griffin.
"Yes, I'll keep my mouth shut, I promise," said Jerome.
"You and me, we're gonna be a good team," said Mr. Griffin.
Jerome and Mr. Griffin shook hands to seal the deal.
Back at school. Most of the students were in the drama room for the awarding of the kiss trophy was in progress.
"And the winner of the kissing contest is... Greg Mc Dunphy," said Fiona.
Greg and lots of girls cheered. Greg got on the stage. Joy walked over with the trophy. Greg took the trophy and kissed Joy.
"Thank you thank you," said Greg.
"Speech! Shouted one of the girls in the audience.
"I would like to thank everyone who has supported me. I'm really happy with this trophy. I knew I was the best, but now I know for sure. But of course I also got a lot of opportunity to practice so that I could pass this level, so actually I think I should especially thank all the girls I kissed, so thank you girls," said Greg.
The girls cheered for Greg. Joy walked over to Patricia and Fiona, but she didn't look too happy.
"What is it?" Asked Patricia.
"When Greg kissed me it was so different," said Joy.
"Really?" Asked Fiona.
"Yeah," said Joy.
"He really is quite popular," said Fiona.
"Yeah and he's also quite full of himself," said Patricia.
Greg walked over to Joy.
"How about a picture?" Asked Greg.
"Yeah sure," said Joy.
"Hey Owen come over here and take a picture of us," said Greg.
"His name is Otis," said Joy.
"Whatever, he's here to take pictures," said Greg.
Greg put his arm around Joy and held up the trophy. Joy and Greg laughed and waited for Otis to take a picture.
"Dude are you going to take that picture or what?" Asked Greg.
"I can't," said Otis.
"How come?" Asked Greg
"The memory card is full," said Otis.
"Then put in a new one," suggested Greg
"I don't have one with me," said Otis.
Otis put his camera in his bag and left the drama room., Joy watched Otis leave. Joy started to think that Greg maybe wasn't all that great after all.
A few hours later. All the residents were home and sitting at the table dining and talking about the kissing contest.
"I can't believe you kissed Greg McDunphy not once, but twice," said Amber.
"Yes, we kissed. Is that so weird?" Asked Joy.
"He is one of the most popular boys in the school and he is a senior," said Amber.
"So does that mean?" Asked Joy.
"I haven't even kissed him yet and I'm one of the popular girls in school," said Amber.
"What I can't believe is that Mr. Sweet agreed to that whole kissing contest," said Mara.
"Sweetie is a sucker for love," said Eddie.
"And what I also can't believe that we should put an article in the school paper about this," said Mara.
At the same time, Vera entered the living room with a plate of potato wedges.
"I still have a lot of potato wedges left, who wants some?" Asked Vera.
"Yes I want some," said Alfie.
"I'm really glad you all like it, said Vera.
"That's because it's very delicious. What's in it? Asked Nina.
"That's my grandmother's secret recipe. But really it's just some rosemary, a pinch of sea salt and parsley," said Vera. "Did you also have a secret recipe at home?" She asked.
"No, my grandmother didn't have one," said Nina.
"No And your mother?" Asked Vera.
"I can't remember, she died a long time ago," said Nina.
"Oh I'm sorry. Is that why you are in Anubis house?" Asked Vera.
"No, I got a scholarship," said Nina.
"Okay. And are you feeling a little better?" Asked Vera.
"Yes," said Nina.
"Are you going back to school tomorrow?" Asked Vera.
"Yes," said Nina.
"And Amber do you want some more?" Asked Vera.
"No thanks," said Amber.
"I would like some more," said Aaron.
"Was your mother good at cooking Amber?" Asked Vera.
"No," said Amber.
"Yeah, our mother is not the best cook and most of the time we hired a cook," said Aaron.
"And your mother Fabian?" Asked Vera.
"She can make a super delicious lasagna," said Fabian.
"Really? Can make that, if you would like that?" Asked Vera.
"Yes, that would be great," said Fabian.
"And why are you here Fabian?" Asked Vera.
But before Fabian could say anything, Victor entered the living room.
"At last peace, order and cleanliness in this house," said Victor.
"Would you like to eat with us Victor?" Asked Vera.
"I hope you didn't go over the household budget?" Asked Victor.
"No, with some simple ingredients I can cook something," said Vera.
"That's what I would like to hear," said Victor.
"I actually think it's a beautiful house, that can really be said. Whose is it actually?" Asked Vera.
"It has been handed down from father to son for years in the Rodenmaar family," said Victor.
"I'll bring plate later," said Vera.
"Big step up from to your predecessor," said Victor.
"Trudy is coming back you know," said Amber.
Nina nudged Amber in her ribs.
"What? It's true," whispered Amber.
"She's doing her best," whispered Nina.
After dinner. Jerome was in the kitchen washing dishes, Mara came into the kitchen.
"Hey," said Mara
"Oh hi," said Jerome
"Where's Alfie?" Asked Mara.
"No idea. He was supposed to help me with the dishes," said Jerome.
"I can help you, I you want some company?" Asked Mara.
"You don't have to do that," said Jerome.
"No, I want to help you," said Mara.
Mara grabbed a towel and dried the plates.
"How are you?" Asked Mara.
"Well, of course I'm very happy to hear about my father," said Jerome.
"Heard something more about it?" Asked Mara.
"No, but I know he's gonna get out and I'm gonna help him," said Jerome.
"I think he is very happy with your support and that will help," said Mara.
"Yes, but I do more than just support him," said Jerome.
"What are you going to do write a letter or speak at his parole hearing," said Mara.
"Yes something like that," said Jerome.
Jerome couldn't tell Mara what was really going to do, because he had struck a deal with Mr. Griffin.
A few hours later. It was ten o'clock and Victor was doing his ten o'clock ritual. Victor dropped a pin and then heard something coming form one of the boys' rooms
"I still hear something," said Victor.
"We've still got five minutes left," said Alfie.
Victor picked up the pin from the floor and went back to his office.
In the meantime Nina and Amber's room. Amber was busy stripping pore strips from her face.
"Doesn't that hurt?" Asked Nina.
"No, it isn't that bad," said Amber
"It looks like a snake that sheds," said Nina.
"Eww, I hate snakes," said Amber.
"I know," said Nina. "And Vera?" She asked.
"Why? Vera isn't a snake," said Amber
"No, but the way you acted during dinner," said Nina.
"Look I don't hate Vera," said Amber.
"But why are you being so unkind? She is so sweet," said Nina.
"Way too sweet," said Amber.
"What do you mean by that?" Asked Nina.
"You know what it is Nina, I know women like that," said Amber.
"I do not follow you," said Nina.
"When those kind of women found out that my father was rich and divorced, they were always going to be extra super sweet and nice to him and us," said Amber.
"I still don't get it," said Nina.
"It was all an act. These women only care about one thing, said Amber.
"What? Asked Nina.
"Money, said Amber.
"But she helped you with the plant earlier, she was okay back then," said Nina.
"Yes, that is true. But still I don't trust her," said Amber.
"I don't understand you, she's sweet, she's nice," said Nina.
"Way too sweet and way too nice," said Amber.
Nina couldn't understand why Amber didn't trust Vera.
Meanwhile in Aaron and Otis's room. Otis was working on the photos from the kissing contest, but all he could think about was his kiss with Joy. It made Otis quite sad that Joy thought that Greg McDunphy was her secret admirer. Aaron had noticed that Otis had been quiet ever since he came back from school.
"Otis," said Aaron.
"Yes," said Otis.
"Are you okay?" Asked Aaron.
"Yes, why do you ask?" Asked Otis.
"Because you're so quiet and you barely eat anything during supper, said Aaron.
"I wasn't really hungry today, said Otis.
"That doesn't sound like you, normally you eat like two portions, said Aaron.
"Didn't feel like it, said Otis.
Otis saved the photos and closed his laptop. Otis put down his laptop and went to sleep.
A few hours later. Nina and Amber were asleep. Amber woke up. Amber got up to go to the bathroom, but on the way there she tripped over something. Nina woke up of the noise of falling boxes.
"Ouch," said Amber.
"Amber?" Asked Nina.
"Sorry I fell over my shoes. I've to pee," said Amber.
Amber left the room and Nina went back to sleep. The spirit of the beautiful woman entered and walked towards the plant. The spirit held her hand over the plant and the plant began to glow. The ghost smiled and disappeared again. When the spirit was gone, the plant began to grow.
At the same time. In the room of Patricia and Joy. Joy was dreaming about her college session she had with Otis a few days ago. As seemed to happen exactly what happened during the study session except this time Otis and Joy kissed. Joy woke up.
"Nightmare?" Asked Patricia, as she woke up because of Joy.
"No, it's nothing. go back to sleep," said Joy.
Joy had no idea what this meant? Why is she dreaming about Otis? More importantly why was she dreaming about kissing Otis.
A few minutes later. Amber came back from the toilet. Amber walked into the room back to bed, but she tripped again.
"Those stupid shoes, but fashionable," said Amber.
Amber wanted to pick up the shoe, only it wasn't a shoe. Amber felt it was something completely different. Amber looked up and her jaw dropped open. The plant had grown and was now gigantic.