Chapter 4: A red horoscope fever

"….Leo is the leader of the pack. Go ahead; preen all you want, as you discover more about yourself. You will be a chivalrous and gallant suitor, protective and affectionate. You are even endowed with a kind of instant passion.

You are the life of most parties, and wear the jester's mask to get attention. Regardless of appearances, there's nothing easy going about your inner nature. You need a steady supply of affection to be faithful to a relationship. You appreciate beauty.

You have an enormous need to command and be loved by those you rule. You secretly fear being ridiculed. Yet, when your nobility has been aroused by a great cause, you know no fear."

Jack sat next to Sydney, and looked at the others smugly, but smirked at Sky. All of them knew that although Sky didn't bring up the color matter anymore, deep down, he resented blue.

Sydney continued breathlessly, "and this is the love relationship part."

Z drawled dryly, "This must be Jack's most favorite part."

Bridge chuckled while Sydney read on, "You are the life of any relationship, and a courtship with you will rarely prove dull. You need to be lavished with attention, but can also do that in return.

Most importantly, you need a lover who can keep up with you match your wits. If boredom creeps into the relationship, you look for greener pastures. You need a partner who can understand your needs and give you the attention you need."

Jack looked at Sydney thoughtfully, while the others were deep in conversation about their horoscope. All except Sky who whipped out his S.P.D book and pretending to be absorbed in it.

Deep down, Sky was curious about what the book had to say about his horoscope too.

Jack spoke finally, "Bridge, you are losing your psychic touch to a book."

The others laughed.

Bridge shrugged and said, "My psychic powers have yet to be polished but I am not jealous."

Z added, "Nobody says yes. Guilty."

Bridge and Z were at the other side of the table, and engaging in their arguments.

Jack turned to Syd, "What else did it say about me? Color? What to wear, what to do?"

"Hang on, I have to check them one by one. Boy, aren't you excited?"

"Of course, I want to know why haven't I gotten myself attached yet."

Sky interrupted from the opposite, "Well, none of us are."

"That's because you are too boring a person, Sky," Z supplied in the middle of her catfight.

Sky shot her a dangerous look and Z looked away almost immediately.

Sydney cut in, "Okay, got it. Jack, your lucky gem is ruby. Lucky number is 3 and also, wear saffron to lift your spirits. Lastly, Friday is your lucky day. The rest is up to you," she winked at him.

Jack made a mental note to himself, "Today is Friday. My lucky day out, girls, here I come."

Sydney picked up a croissant from a plate and bit into it. She so felt like a love consultant all of a sudden. When she had finished her croissant and was drinking her tea, she felt eyes looking at her. She turned in the opposite direction.

Someone was looking at her, but she wasn't sure for how long.

"Sky," she whispered softly, "would you like yours to be read too?"

Realized that he was being seen, Sky turned his attention back into the book he was clutching tightly.

"Syd, aren't you going to read Sky's horoscope. I'm sure everyone of us are curious to know his, right Bridge," Z nudged his elbow.

"Of course."

By then all of them were looking at Sky, willing him to say something.

"What? Why are you guys staring me like that?" Sky asked uneasily.

"Waiting for you to tell us," Jack answered.

"What answer do you want?"

"Horoscope. Then what, your secret admirer, or your girlfriend, suppose if you have one that is," Jack replied cheekily.

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