Outside the Black Penthouse "Belle, please tell me that you packed something other than cosmetics," Chloe said. "Loading these things is death!," she said to her best friend,Belle Black. " Of course I did. Only 2 of them have my hair accesories and make-up." Belle joked. "Actually, one of them is full of those things, one has all my swimsuits in it, the 3 other ones are clothes." she laughed. Chloe looked at her in disbelief. "Are you crazy? It's not like you have anyone to impress," Chloe said, "Philip doesn't care what you wear, so why must you doll up for this trip?" "Because I want to look the best for my man," Belle laughed. "Whatever," Chloe muttered, slightly amused at her friend. "We have to get going if we're gonna be on time. " Belle said. "Okay, then, let's roll." Chloe stated as she climbed into her black Explorer. When she cranked the car, the Cd player started playing opera music. Belle wrinkled her face up. "Chloe, sweetie, I know you like this but umm...I'm changing it." She pressed a few buttons and then inserted another cd. She waited for the music to start.
You know, I don't know what it is
But everything about you is so irresistible
Don't you try to tell me that he's not my type
To hide what I feel inside
When he makes me weak with desire
I know that I'm supposed to make him wait
Let him think I like the chase
But I can't stop fanning the fire
I know I meant to say no
But he's irresistible
Up close and personal
Now inescapable
I can hardly breathe
More than just physical
Deeper than spiritual
His ways are powerful
Irresistible to me (Oh, I can hardly breathe, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
"Belle! WHy must you listen to this?" Chloe asked. "Well, I know since I won't get the chance on the island, I'll agervate you know with it" Belle
laughed wickedly. "Just what are you talking about " you won't get the chance on the island"?" Chloe asked. "I'll be otherwise occupied and so will
you." Belle said. "Oh really, and just how occupied are you going to be? Need I call Brady and let him know? Cause ya know...?" she picked up the phone
and dialed Brady's cell phone. "CHLOE LANE! If you do that...!" Belle's face reddened when she heard her brothers voice on speaker phone. "So, Tink,
I see you and Chloe are at it again!" He joked. "What is that awful music? Oh Belle, are you making her listen to the teeny-bopper music again?"
"Look, Brady, I think we'll see you in a little bit," Belle said and with that she clicked off the phone.
Don't you think I'm trying to tell my heart what's right
That I should really say goodnight
But I just cant stop myself falling (falling)
Maybe I'll tell him that I feel the same
That I dont want to play no game (no)
Cause when I feel his arms wrapped around me
I know meant to say no (I meant to say no)
But he's irresistible (irresistible)
Up close and personal
Now inesacpable
I can hardly breathe (I can hardly breathe)
More than just physical
Deeper than spiritual (oh oh yeah)
His ways are powerful
Irresistible to me
Can't you see whenever he's close to me
I really find it hard to breathe
He's so irresistible
Baby, you know its more than just spritual
His kisses are powerful
He's so irresistible
You're so irresistible
He's irresistible (yeah yeah)
Up close and personal (oh yeah)
Now inescapable I can hardly breathe (I can hardly breathe)
More than just physical (oh yeah)
Deeper than spiritual
His ways are powerful
Irresistible to me
He's Irresistible
Up close and personal (yeah yeah)
I can hardly breathe (irresistible to me)
More than just physical
Deeper than spiritual
His ways are powerful
Irresistible to me
"Thank YOU SO MUCH! It's OVER and we're here!" Chloe shouted. She was obviously loud enough because Philip, Brady, Jason,Kevin,
Susan, and Mimi all came out of the Kiriakis home. "Well, now Diva, are we happy?" Brady asked as he walked over to the vehicle. "You
have no idea," she stated as she gave him a quick kiss before gettin out. "Hey can you guys grab the 8 bags out of the back?" Belle asked
sweetly. "Sure thing, Tink" Brady stated. "Alright men, you heard her, get those bags" Jason joked. He, Philip, Kevin, and Brady all went
to the back and opened the door to 5 supersized suitcases and three regular ones. "I'm taking it that one of you is moving onto the island?"
Jason asked. Belle walked over and punched him playfully.
1 hour later at the Salem High Auditorium
"We've come a long way. Each and everyone of us. We started out as young, immature children. Today, we graduate as adults ready to face
the challeneges the world wants to throw at us. We grew up together. Over the years, the have been problems that life has delt us. We've dealt
with them together." Kevin stated. His valedictorian speech was coming along great. He looked over at Shawn and Jan who were isolated. It wasn't seen,
it was elt in the whole auditorium. " Children to mature adults. Not many people do that in Salem. I was asked to acknowledge our greatest accomplishment
in our life tonight. Well, there are so many choices. Like building Miss Lockharts house or finding Mrs. Alice Horton's ruby on the island last summer.
But I had to choice just once and it can be acknowledged in one word. Friendship. Over the years we have messed up. Done the unforgivable but
we've managed to come out as friends. No one should leave with hard feelings. And with that said, I want to thank you for your attendance
tonight." Kevin stated. He walked to his chair and sat down. Mr. Woods walked up to hand the diplomas out to the students. " Ladies and
gentleman, I'd like to present Miss Belle Black with her high school diploma. This young woman, has been through alot in her 17 years and she
is here and smiling. It takes alot to do that." he said. Belle walked over to him and shook his hand and took her diploma. "The next student to recieve
their diploma is Mr. Shawn Brady. A man is standing in the place of the boy I met his freshman year here. He has overcome challenges and will
continue to do so." Shawn did the same as Belle and took his seat."Mr. Philip Kiriakis, oh, Mr. Philip," Mr. Woods laughed. "You have certainly earned this
I hope to see a smart young man like yourslef running a corporation one day." Our next graduating student is Miss Chloe Lane. A woman,
with exceptional talent and strength. You will be missed."This next student, is one that we can all learn alot from. I don't mean intelligance
or looks, she's got those both, but I mean in courage. This young woman is Miriam Lockhart. Her sophmore year, her father lost his job. Her family
was forced to live under harsh conditions. Most would have broken down. But she didn't." Mimi was near tears and took her diploma before returing to her
seat next to her boyfriend."Mr. Masters. One of the best athletes this school has seen. Your contributions to this athletic department are far to
many to name. You have excelled well. Congratualtions." Jason smiled and stood. He took his diploma and sat next to Mimi, taking
her hand. " Miss. Jan Spears. This young woman, her last year at Salem High School was Co-Captain of the cheer squad and an excellent cheerleader."
Jan stood and walked to the podium to recieve her diploma. "These last two students, are the valedictrian and saludatorian. Mr. Kevin Lambert and Miss Susan
Green. These two have had the highest GPA's since their freshman year. Each excelled in their own way.Congratulations." They walked together and
recieved their diplomas. "Ladies and gentleman, I present to you,Salem High's grduating Class of 2002."