My longest chapter of all. And the one with the most mistakes. sobs
This was the day both Will and I were hanging out in school together, not as friends, nor as lab partners but as a couple. However, much to my disappointment, there was only time for us to be together during lunch break and Chemistry class. Jeesh.
As usual, Ness and I passed notes during classes. The teachers were unaware of what we were doing since the both of us can really be considered as professional actresses. We looked as if we were concentrating, scribbling notes. Little did they know that we were both engaged in our own little 'activities' behind the classroom.
The lunch bell rang and both of us walked out of the class. I was quite surprised to see Will leaning against the wall, keeping his arms folded across his chest. He came towards us and said "Hi girls." Leaning forward, he whispered into my ears, "Do I need to carry you to the cafeteria?"
I elbowed him at his chest and walked away with Ness. "Ness, next time don't use shopping as excuse anymore." I told her pleadingly.
"Why? It's the best excuse for girls. And, he can carry you all around the school." She chuckled.
I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms. Will caught up with us and walked on my right, while Ness on my left. To others, we must have looked nothing more than just friends.
Turning round the corner, I felt a warm hand entwining mine. I looked at it, then up to see whose hand it was. Of course its Will's, idiot, I scolded myself.
He smiled that crooked smile which instantly made me blush. When we entered the cafeteria, I heard many whisperings. "Finally they're together." "Ugh, damn that bitch, she doesn't deserve him." "Poor Victoria, I hope she's alright."
Great, I'm still labeled as a bitch. And of course Victoria is alright, she got over Will. Everyone knows that she's with this guy called Michael. I shook their voices out of my head.
We both grabbed our lunch and headed towards the 'Cullen's table'. Once I sat down, I looked at everyone's reaction. I didn't manage to see the looks on their god-like face the other day when I told Edward to tell the story.
Emmett whistled like a kid, Knowing Mr. Teddy, I wasn't really expecting much from him. As for the blond sitting next to him, she was glaring at Will as if he did killed her daughter. I decided that I had to play nice with Rosalie, just so that she would keep her hands off my boyfriend's neck. I flashed a look at Jasper trying to signal him to have Rosalie calm down. My eyes darted back to the gorgeous blond. Finally, the anger on her face disappeared. Instead she looked at Jasper and whispered so low only vampires and I could hear, "What's your problem?"
I smiled, giving Jasper an apologetic face, trying to tell him i would never let Rosalie hurt him. He grinned at me. Ah, my best brother ever!
"What about me?" I turned to see Edward sulking, looking at Bella with puppy eyes.
I rolled my eyes, "You're Cullen, not Hale." All of them laughed and Bella had to draw circles on his back, comforting him. Will pouted, "Aliens with telepathy skills, the human here is left out."
"Don't worry. You won't wanna be one of us." Rosalie smirked. I looked at her and then looked back at Will who was pretty confused.
Edward oh Edward, please tell mum that I won't want my boyfriend dead, unless she wants me dead too. He winked at me, and mouthed sure.
"Thanks." Was all I could say when the bell rang and everyone of us had to leave. I was actually surprised and thankful that Will, even after having sat with us for nearly two weeks, was never observant enough to realize my siblings never touched their food.
It was Chemistry, the only class we were having together. For the past two weeks, I had Will practice how to act as if he's concentrating on his work, but in reality passing notes. I was grateful that he improved a lot, for if not, the teacher would be picking on the both of us again.
When school ended, I bid my siblings who were going to hunt farewell. I would miss them a lot. Rosalie came to me and hugged me, "Actually I have nothing against him. But he ticks my off at times. Sorry girl."
I told her, "Never mind momma. As long as you don't kill him."
She smiled, "Dear, of course I won't. I won't wanna lose my baby, would i?"
I shook my head. Then I told Alice I would be back after dinner before getting into the black Mercedes.
Will asked me, "Where are they going?"
Oh, they're going to hunt. Of course I couldn't say that, even though honesty between two parties who are in a relationship is of utmost importance. This is just a white lie, I assured myself. Family's secret or boyfriend? Family first!
"Oh… They're going to camp. Mary, Gloria and I will stay at home." I told him.
"I see.'' He paused for a while before continuing, ''Would you like to come over to my house? You see, Its my dad's birthday. My mum's pretty eager about celebrating for him, so she's invited you and your family over."
I stared at him. Meeting his parents? Wow, I wasn't prepared for that yet. Should I or should I not? Maybe I should. After all, I've never been to his house, nor have I met his family.
"Oh sure." I answered. I called Alice and asked, "Hey. Would Nes… Gloria and you wanna go to Will's house tomorrow? His mum has invited us over for a dinner, to celebrate his dad's birthday."
Alice answered, "Of course. You know, I just had a vision of it. I'm going to buy his present right now, with Ness. Okay, bye!" I said "Bye!" before hearing her scream "NESSIE! Not this outfit again." Little pixie sure has got loud voice.
I turned and told Will, "Both of them are coming too." He smiled, "Thanks."
The car stopped and we got off. I stared at the building for quite a moment, oh no, a shopping mall. Then I heard the car door click open, and Will held his hand out for me, "Now, if you may. We're going in for just a while. I need to check on something. Please?"
"Ugh, fine." I held out my hands, and he took it. He brought me to several outlets and made me put on those expensive dresses. I shook my head and was determined to decline. But who was I TO ignore William Eastwood's wishes? Of course I obeyed him. Once we got out of the shop, my eyes searched for a place I needed, the coffee house! Leaving Will behind, I went in to give myself a treat of black coffee. Then I sat down on the couch, exhausted. Will sat beside me and chuckled, "Who knew someone would be in such a state just trying on clothes?"
"Now you know. The best example is standing right in front of you, hmm… Bella's another one too." I replied softly.
"Okay beautiful one, we shall stop by one more shop before taking you to dinner." He held my hands and led me to a jewelry shop. "Can you do me a favour?" he asked me.
I looked up at him, "Depends."
He laughed, "Its an easy one. I'm running on an errand on behalf of my dad. But I don't know what girls like. So can you help me to choose a bracelet for my mum?"
I stared at him for a moment. Choosing a piece of jewelry for his mum? What if it doesn't suit her taste? Would she hate me? "Erm. Will. For all you know, I might choose something that doesn't suit her. Your choice will be better, since you've known her for fifteen years."
He chuckled, "No. You two have the same taste, I doubt she will hate what you like. Cause you're in love with her beloved son, remember?"
I rolled me eyes. "Fine, if you insist. I will choose whatever that look appealing to me."
He nodded. I looked at the bracelets on display, finally something caught my attention. It was a silver-coloured chain, with a few tiny red crystals dangling on it. I asked the sales assistant for it. She took it out for me to examine and explained what they were. "This chain is made of white-gold. These three tiny crystals are actually red rubies which come with the chain. See these small little loops? They are to hold onto charms, You can purchase that from us too."
I looked at the bracelet on my hand, admiring it. "Will, I think this is nice."
He agreed with me and asked the lady, "We will have this. And can we buy a heart-shaped charm too?" I handed her the bracelet, and followed her. She showed us a few heart-shaped charms and Will was the one who chose. He concentrated on each piece of charm and took the red sapphire one. Looking at how the ornament matched the bracelet perfectly, I smiled, satisfyingly.
He paid the bill using his credit card while I held onto the paper bag, with the bracelet in it. But I felt quite uncomfortable because the sale assistants were thinking that he bought it for me. A look of envy and jealousy clearly written on their faces.
I sighed, a grateful one and passed Will the paper bag while we were in the car. He took the box out, and opened it. My face flushed as he held my left hand. Uh-oh. Little did I know he was having a different plan altogether. I felt something against my wrist, and I looked at it. "What're you doing?" I gasped, shaking my hand. But, he was stronger than me, and he grabbed my wrist even harder, "What do I look like I'm doing?"
"That's your mum's bracelet you're putting on me." I shouted as I tried to get it off. He stopped me by grabbing both my hands, "No, its actually for you. I know you would have ignore me if I were to ask you to choose it for yourself. So I decided to lie a little. Anyway it looks perfect on you."
"No way. You know how much it costs? Return it!" I shook my hands off his tight grasp.
"Olivia, money is not a problem. You see, it hurts me to see that ornament on your ring finger. No one knows where it came from. So now, I'm buying you this, so that it will constantly remind you of me, even when I'm not around." Ugh, not that crooked smile again.
He sure knows how to dazzle me in order to get whatever he wants. I sighed, "Fine, whatever. But I'm paying the bill later."
He chuckled, "Alright, whatever that will make you keep that bracelet."
I rolled my eyes. Although I was mad, it was still so sweet of him to buy me a bracelet. Yes, he's the sweetest boyfriend ever! No, he's not supposed to spend money on me. Now I look like a slut who flirts with a guy for his fortune. I'm going to return him this bracelet as soon as possible, or maybe buy him a necklace.
We stepped into the restaurant and Will asked, "A table for two please?"
As we settled down the table, the waitress gave us a menu each. I looked at the menu, eyes widening as I read the price of most of the dishes. Will asked me, "Is the set dinner okay for you? Cause it seems as if you're having trouble choosing."
I nodded, and closed the menu, not wanting to take another glance of it. I know Carlisle and Esme wouldn't mind me spending a lot, just like everyone, I've got a credit card too. But I'd feel guilty whenever I swap it. After all, I wasn't using my own money, but my adopted parents'.
Out of sudden, I felt as though someone was watching us. I scanned the restaurant, only to find two good-looking men, I assumed in their early 20's, staring at me. Not knowing why, I stared back, coldly. They quickly looked away at once, frightened. I never knew I could make one shudder. One day I shall try it on Will, I reminded myself. I chuckled at the idea.
Will coughed, "You know, its rude staring at people."
I argued back, giving an innocent look, "They stared at us first, so I stared back at them."
"Ha-ha. You look so cute when you do that." He held my chin.
I grinned at him. Then the waitress came with our meals. We ate silently. Casually, I looked back to where those two men were, only to see that they were whispering. Using my special hearing ability, I eavesdropped at them. Actually I wasn't being rude, it was just out of pure curiosity.
"Look, I think we should really give Chris a call." "I'm not so sure. She really looked like the girl he was looking for, the girl in that picture." "Though we just got to know him, he seemed to care about her a lot. What if he decided to fly over to Canada?" "He can't. He'd have fans, paparazzi, reporters, etcetera, following him all around." "I believe he can disguise himself. He just got into his singing career a few months ago, I doubt Canadians will know who he is." "Fine then. Give him a call."
I heard the pressings on the keypads of a phone, "Hey Chris. What's up dude?"
"We're both fine. Guess what? I think we've found the girl you've been looking for."
"You don't remember? The girl from the picture in your wallet? She's in Canada."
"Such a hurry?"
"Oh okay. Sure. See ya."
The other guy asked him, anxiously, "So what did he say?"
"He'll be meeting us up at our hotel lobby tomorrow morning." He said. "I think we should leave now."
If I get to know which celebrity is coming, that would entertain Alice and Ness. Then they would have themselves occupied with him tomorrow. Great! But damn it! He never said what hotel they're staying at.
Will broke my train of thoughts, a look of concern on his handsome face. "Are you alright? You seemed to have… drifted away."
I said sarcastically, "Of course I'm not alright. I'm not to having a bracelet on my wrist."
"Oh no, not again. Let's not talk about that anymore, okay?"
"Fine." I smiled. I was just lying and the fact that he was annoyed by my obvious lie was hilarious.
I looked at my watch, its still early. We could still linger around before going back home. I knew it was going to be a long night… "Let's go somewhere else." I suggested. He took out his wallet and I shot a glare at him. "Its mine.
He rolled his eyes, but nodded his head.
I got up and paid for the dinner. Our fingers intertwined and we walked out of the restaurant. We headed down the street, to the park nearby.
When we got home, I went straight up to Alice's bedroom. As a matter of fact, I was going to have an exciting slumber party there. I laid my hands on her shoulders, "Alice! Do you know any celebrities named Chris?"
She rolled her eyes, "Olive, do you have any idea how many Chris' are there? Do I get more details about whoever this Chris is?"
Ness agreed, "Yeah. Erm… Is he an actor or singer? Or both? Or are there any other descriptions of him?"
I thought of what the two men in the restaurant were talking about earlier. "Actually I'm not so sure. From what I heard, he's a singer who has recently gotten pretty famous in America."
"You mean Chris Newra?" Alice asked.
"How would I know?" she rolled her eyes. "Let's see. If I give you any information about him, would I get to skip this whole slumber party thing?"
Both Alice and Ness looked at each other for quite a moment then said, "Absolutely. Deal?"
I knew it. Just for the sake of the celebrity, they'd willing to give up anything.
"Deal. So, just now during dinner, I overheard that this Chris will be coming here tomorrow morning. He'll be meeting up his friends in the hotel lobby, but I didn't manage to know which hotel, seeing that they didn't mention it." I explained.
This was it. Ness shouted, "Oh my God! You mean… You mean Chris Newra is coming to where we ARE now? Canada?"
I closed my ears, "Stop yelling! I'm not so sure. His friend mentioned that he started singing since a few months ago. They doubted he would be as famous here as he is in America."
"That's so gonna be him, Alice! Let's kidnap him and make him sing for us!!" Ness jumped at Alice, shaking her forward and backward.
"WHAT?! You wanna kidnap someone just to sing for you? And you don't even know which hotel they're staying at." I looked at Ness, unbelievable.
"I think I do know which hotel it is, since there's only one hotel in town. I can't believe myself… I can't look into his future." Alice shook her head.
"Olivia! You've got to listen to his one and only song. It's amazing! With that only can you return to your room." Ness smiled excitedly.
"Right… If you say so, bring it on, girlfriend!" I said, hoping that I can quickly get it done and go back to my own bedroom. Ah, my bed, I miss you so much. I yawned as Ness played a song from Alice's laptop.
I closed my eyes and listened as the music filled my soul. The melody, the tune, the voice. They were so familiar, I knew I've heard it before. A long time ago. Someone used to hum it just for me. That sounded so wrong, it made me a selfish brat. Anyhow, the music was calling for me, yearning for me to answer it. I knew the song needed a reply, so I sang to it.
I heard someone whispering as though into my ears, "My little princess, this song is composed just for you."
That sounded so cheesy. I shuddered. I opened my eyes, shocked to see both Alice and Ness stared at me, dumbfounded.
"You… You… You… have a great voice, Olive. How come I never realize that?" Alice said, with a shocked face.
"Thanks. I've never sang before, ever since I opened my eyes that day."
"Wow… That's a big wow. The others will hear you sing, I will make sure they hear it. Just now when you were singing with Chris, both your voices blended perfectly. The lyrics, how did you get them?"
"Uh, I'm not so sure. Its like the lyrics just came out of my mouth as I sang?" I said, not knowing why too.
"Music prodigy! Ah!" Ness pretended as if she was about to faint.
I giggled at both their reaction after I sang, and strode back to my room. After a quick bath, I snuck under my comforter and had a nice sleep.
I felt as though someone was jumping on my bed, "Olivia! Wake up! Aunty Alice is dying…" Dying? Alice's dying? Oh dear. I sat up straight, and slapped my own face, to wake myself.
I heard chuckles heading towards my room. "Nessie, you shouldn't scare her. She's your aunt too, don't forget."
"Right, I prefer calling her Olivia anyway." Ness stuck her tongue out.
I rolled my eyes at Ness's little prank and looked at the clock. "Ugh, why are you waking me up at 5 in the morning? Bye." I laid back on the comfortable mattress, placing my head on the pillow, wishing that they would just leave me alone but a pair of hands yanked the pillow from underneath my head.
"Ness! Give me some sleep please, for Pete's sake!"
"No. You're getting up. Go wash yourself up and come down to the kitchen at once." Alice instructed.
She reminded me of Rosalie and so I had to obey her. After a hot bath, I looked at my eyes in the mirror, gosh, they looked so … unattractive. In other words, dead. I tied my hair into a high ponytail with a red scrunchie, and took a dark pair of shades. This way, I could hide my awful eyes and sneak some sleep without anyone noticing. I put on a sweater and tight sweatpants, both the colour which Alice considered unattractive, grey! I hoped she would get annoyed by it.
I smelled breakfast. I moaned, "Why do I have to eat my breakfast so early?"
Alice grinned, "Because, we're skipping school today to meet Chris Newra. We'll wait for him in the hotel, since I don't really know how early he's reaching."
I looked at her, amused, "Wow, you sure do go overboard when celebrities are concerned."
Ness giggled, and I looked at her, "Ness, you too. Both of you are absolutely not ordinary fans."
She said, "Of course we're not ordinary, right Alice?" flashing her teeth.
I continued eating, but when I saw the bracelet on my wrist, I asked, "Oh no, Will doesn't know I'm skipping school today. Wait, let me make a call first."
"My dear, continue eating, we've texted him, on behalf of you. And oh my God, what on earth are you wearing?" Alice pushed me down on the chair. I knew she would give me that sort of reaction. "That's what happen when I don't get enough sleep." Then, she looked as though she was going to faint.
I sighed. So much for thinking I could be left alone if they were to go after this Chris guy. Instead, they were taking me along.
We walked into the hotel lobby and sat on the couch. I leaned my head back, and slept. Nobody realized, not even Alice, thanks to the awesome shades! Out of sudden, someone shook my shoulder. "Olivia, don't think I don't know you're sleeping. Wake up! Are those two waiting at the main entrance the guys you were talking bout?"
I reluctantly opened my tired eyes and looked towards where she was pointing at, "Uh huh." Then I closed my eyes again.
"No, no, no. You're not allowed to sleep again. Come let me assist you." Ness pinched my cheeks. "Ouch!" My eyes shot open. "Hey, I could do that myself. See?" I rubbed my eyes under the shades and then slapped myself twice.
Just at that moment, I saw a tall, lean man with blond hair and sunglasses stepping into the hotel. He walked towards those two men I'd met before and embraced them in a hug. Alice walked towards Ness and I, "I think that's him. I'm going to say hi. That's what a huge fan of him would have done anyway. You two are coming with me." They walked towards the main entrance and I followed suit.
I heard Alice whispering to him, "Hi. I'm Mary, and this is my sister, Gloria."
He replied politely, "Hi, I'm…" Alice cut him off, "I know who you are cause we're both big fans of yours. And I doubt you want to have that said out loud."
He laughed, "Thanks. And quite true."
"Well, we were both hoping if we could get a picture with you? And maybe have a drink too?" Ness asked hopefully, using her skills to dazzle others she'd inherited from her parents.
"Sure." Alice and Ness looked at me, and I realized they were waiting for me, the girl who was having a camera in hand. I took off my shades, and put it on my head like a headband. However, I regretted doing so.
At that moment, that very second when I took my shades off, revealing my full face, the blond also took his sunglasses off. His face was a mixed feeling of surprise, relieve and happiness. He launched himself at me, giving me a hug, "Arwen! My little princess! I miss you so much!"
Hmm... Who is he? Is he related to Olivia's past? Who is Arwen? Oh my... Is he the person who gave her the butterfly diamond ring?!
R&R please! Thanks!
