Chapter 3: It's You

Two boys arrived at the Frutti Music Bar, and the business was looking slow. There was a waitress, cleaning tables. One of the boys went up to her. She looked up, and noticed him and her friend.

"Welcome to the Frutti Music Bar. Please take a seat and I'll be getting ready to prepare your order," she says while smiling. The boy shook his head.

"We weren't here for a drink—" One of the boys says, but got interrupted by his friend.

"Do you take to goes?" He asked. "I've been thirsty!"

"Of course, we take to goes. Would a glass of water help or you want a smoothie?" she asked. "And sir, what were you going to say?"

"Can I get a banana strawberry smoothie?" his friend asked. But before she could answer, his friend stopped her.

"Was Stella Solaria here earlier?" he asked. She nodded her head.

"Of course, she comes here everyday during her lunch break." She says.

"Do you know where she is?" he asked.

"Probably at work, but I heard she's going to dock at night." She replies. He quickly nods. "And sir, please wait for five minutes, you order will be ready."

"We don't have time for that. Thanks!" he says. He grabbed his friend's arm, and they escaped the Frutti Music Bar, leaving the waitress confused.

They're sure such big fans of Stella Solaria. She thought. I wonder what they're going to tell him. A fan autograph? A visit? What? I still wonder what they're up to...

After Stella was done with her clothing, she went out, and saw Zayn chatting with Tecna. Her co-worker, Timmy, was coming along with a basket of pastries. Tecna smiled, and went up to Stella. She smiled and admired how she looked like.

"Wow Stella, you look absolutely gorgeous. I bet you'll look as good as Taylor Swift," Tecna says. Stella smiled. She was wearing a white strap dress up to her knees, a blue tear drop necklace, white flats, and a headband. Stella's hair was curled, while she was wearing a light layer of make up, prepared by Marley.

"Thanks Tecna, you should say that to Marley, after all of the effort he's been through," Stella says quietly.

"What's wrong Stell? I know what can bring up the mood! Tonight, we're going to the Red Carpet and show off a new outfit that you've prepared! Also, next week, we're going to Disneyland and you have to be Sleeping Beauty at the parade." Tecna says.

"What?" Stella says. "But I'm going at the dock tonight with Bloom and the girls!" Stella complains. "And I can't do a rain check on them!"

"You should tell that. Besides, I think they're fine with that. Besides, if you don't go, your whole reputation with this thing might go hit zero. I've been planning these things for you, but hey, maybe you should actually appreciate me once in a while!" Tecna says. Stella pouts, while she goes to the white background.

"Sorry Stell, but I'll try to do a rain check for you o that Red Carpet event. Don't worry, you have me to help you with anything!" Tecna says. Stella softly smiles.

"Smile for me, Stella!" Zayn says. Stella could't help but to smile since this is her job. She does a few poses. After an hour, Stella changes her outfit for another cover.

Stella goes to her room, and looks at herself in the mirror. She removes all of her accessories off, and sees her inner self. She remembers the past, the past with Brandon and Bloom, with her parents, school, and her exploring the world. She's eighteen, going to be nineteen in a while. She kept on thinking about Brandon. When is she going to see her? Never. How will they see each other? I don't think that's going to happen. And last of all, will they still be friends? No.

After a while, she noticed something on her desk. She probably didn't noticed this because of all of the magazines of herself and the accessories covering it. It was a letter from her mother. She quickly opened it, and it was a piece of white paper of elegant writing.

Dear Stella,

Hello Stella, this is your mother, and I hadn't been in touch with you for a while. How are you? Good? Alright? We've been pretty distant since after the divorce, and you being a famous model and designer. Your father and I had finally spoke to each other in years, and, we are planning to visit you tomorrow. I hope you could get a day off so you could spend some time with your parents. If not, well, it's alright. We could hang out with Bloom or someone or get a tour of Gardenia. There might be a good chance of your father and I getting back together once again.

Love,

Mom

Stella couldn't believe what she had read. Her parents getting back? No way. It was a huge terrible fight. But it could happen! Stella hadn't seen her parents after high school, since they trust Stella to be alone and all. Stella hadn't been in the dock in a little while, and tonight is her chance. But that Red Carpet was in her way. Plus, she could go to Disneyland with her friends and family! Stella was happy, and she couldn't wait for more excitement to come. Stella quickly changed her outfit, and shre went out to see Zayn, Tecna, and Timmy.

"You forgot to put on some accessories and make up darling?" Zayn asked. Stella completely forgot.

"Oh, sorry. Something came up and I was too distracted to put it on." Stella says, going to the white background.

"Really? What came up Missy?" Tecna asked.

"I've got a letter from my mom, and she said she's coming tomorrow—with my dad! Plus, she could go back with my dad! I can't wait, and can I get a week off? Like since today is Sunday, can I get the whole week off? Please Tecna?" Stella asked with puppy eyes.

"But—tons of celebs are attending! I asked if you could miss it, and they said they were fine with it as long as you play as Sleeping Beauty next week. Well...it's your choice. Go attend, or not?" Tecna asked.

"Not! I want to be a little free from Show-Biz in a while! After this photo shoot, I'm going home then to the dock!" Stella says. She then took some poses, while the rest laugh.

"Smile!"

After a ride home, Stella was in her apartment room. This was her room since the beginning of her career. There was a bathroom in her bedroom, and the kitchen and the living room was right outside of it. Stella lives alone, and plus, this is an apartment full of young adults starting their life. Stella headed to her bedroom. She had a double bed, just for self, which was covered with pillows and blankets. A maid comes here every morning while Stella's on work to fix her place. Stella throws her bag at her studying table, and lies down on her bed. Stella gets out her phone, and she got some texts from a couple trusted fans, who she gave her number to, Bloom, Musa, and Flora. Bloom said, hey, which was in the morning. Flora asked where are you, while she was at work. Stella responded with a home text. Musa asked, you coming to the mall with us girls? But Stella said nah, we'll see each other in the dock. Stella ignored the fan texts and headed for a quick nap.

After the nap, Stella went to the kitchen and searched through the cabinet. Stella saw her favorite chips brand, and got it out. She turned on the TV, and watched her drama. Her home number rang while the credits rolled, and she got up to answer it.

"Hello?" Stella asked.

"It's Bloom. Where are you?" Bloom asked.

"Flora asked, and I told here where I am. I'm at home by the way, where are you?" Stella asked.

"Us girls were going to head to the place where you are. Flora doesn't check her phone daily, and you now that." Bloom says. Stella remembers. She doesn't check that often, and what was the point to respond. "You've also ignored my text!"

"It was a hey! And hey, I knew you would call. Anyways, how long do I have to wait for you guys to come here?" Stella asked.

"In three minutes. We've bought bathing suits, and we know that you have a collection of bathing suits. Now, it's currently five, and we're going once we go there. Find some picnic food and we should be ready by the time we go there!" Bloom says.

"But I hadn't changed! And you just told me that now," Stella complains.

"We'll be waiting outside. Hurry up and go!" Bloom says. After that, the call ended. Stella quickly hurried to her bathroom, and took a shower. After that, she heads to her closet to find a perfect bathing suit. She then sees a one piece swimming suit that was green on the top and purple at the bottom. It was going to show the stomach, but it was tied at the back. Later on, puts on softening sun screen lotion. She puts on a summer dress, with some matching flip flops. She gets her bag, and prepares orange shorts with a sunny tank top. Not to forget, she gets a hat with sunglasses, and quickly hurries out of her room. She grabs the picnic basket, and left her place.

"Do you think she'd actually get the food?" Layla asked. "I mean, we spent a long time shopping, especially without Stella! I didn't even ate since Musa took a long time at the music shop, trying all of the instruments!"

"Hey, it was new! Besides, that's the first time I've been in there!" Musa complains.

"I'm sure of it," Flora says softly. "She's a grown up."

"Flora's right. We should always trust—" Bloom says, but got paused by a huge shout.

"Hey!" Stella shouts. Everyone turns around and saw Stella running. "I've got the food!" They all laughed. "Hey, you're using Flora's pink open car? I love this car! But where am I going to sit?"

"Squeeze in the back, Miss Sunny," Musa says. She nods, and sits in the back with Layla and Musa.

"All set?" Flora says with a huge grin on her face.

"All set!" they shouted with excitement.

Flora parked the car at the side, and everyone left the car and to the shore. Musa began splashing water to Stella, while Layla swam into the water. Bloom and Flora quickly joined them, and they began swimming. It was so long that they had fun like this in a while. Stella removed her sun dress, and she began to swim with her friends. Stella and Flora began to sit on the shore, while Musa and Bloom were still on the water. They waved to each other.

"Hey, where's Layla?" Flora suddenly asked. Stella shrugged her shoulders and she noticed something in the water.

"Bloom and Musa, look behind you!" Stella shouted. They turned around, and they saw a shark's fin. They suddenly screamed and began to escape the water, but the shark revealed itself. It was Layla. Everyone laughed while Musa and Bloom turned around. They quickly stomped their way to Layla, and began banging the head.

After a while, Stella and Flora set up a volleyball court. Luckily, Layla brought a volleyball. It was two on two, while Musa was just there to watch. Stella was with Bloom, while Flora was with Layla. Stella then smiled, and Layla wined at her. She served the ball, and everyone began to play. The volleyball then was going straight at Layla, so she hits it. When it went on Bloom's side, she misses it and Flora and Layla quickly cheered.

When it was seven, Flora, Layla, and Musa had to go. Bloom wanted to stay with Stella though. "Well, we have to go home and all. We'll see you tomorrow at Bloom's special announcement!" Musa says with a wave. They were in Flora's car.

"We'll see you tomorrow! I hope you have fun! Bye!" Stella says with a grin on her face. They all waved, and the car left. Bloom and Stella changed inside Stella's old home. Both of them were on the dock, lying down and starring at the stars. "Are you excited for tomorrow?" Stella asked.

"Not really," Bloom replies.

"How come? You should be excited because I've read your book, and it's amazing! It's going to be a big hit, and you know that!" Stella says.

"Thanks Stella. But you should know why. Brandon. He isn't going to come, especially I've been wasting my time worrying about him," Bloom says.

"You shouldn't have say that! He's your older brother, and he's going to come. I know that, so don't worry!" Stella says with a smile. She got up and hugged Bloom.

"Thanks once again Stella, you exactly know how to cheer me up," Bloom says with a smile.

"Who says I'm not going to be there for my sister?" a familiar voice says. Stella and Bloom quickly got up, and they saw a boy—a boy they hadn't seen in years.

"Brandon...it's you!" Bloom shouts with joy. She runs to her brother, and hugs him. Stella just stood there. She was full of amazement.

A/N - This story won't be really based on the first story I've ever read. The only thing it has in similarity is the Brandon coming back, Bloom, Brandon, and Stella being best friends, and a future chapter coming on later on. Thanks for reviewing, I hope you love it!