Losing you once is enough

Ep3

EPISODE 3.

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The girls in the cafeteria erupted into a frenzy as the six boys walked in, their arrival sparking a collective gasp of admiration.

Sia chuckled and began introducing them, her voice weaving a spell of excitement.

"The one with gold hair is Jay, son of the famous fashion designer Jacob Bruce from Paris. The one with green hair is Scott, whose family owns a company in New York City called S.O." Sia continued, her words painting vivid pictures in Diana's mind.

"The one sitting next to Michael is Dave, he's let's just say, rude.." Sia's eyes sparkled with amusement as she added.

"Dave's a musician; have you heard the song 'Forever Yours'?" Sia asked with a bright smile, her enthusiasm infectious.

"Yes, I've heard it, but I didn't know it was him. I'm not really into following artists," Diana replied, her voice laced with a hint of apology. Sia nodded understandingly.

"Hmm, you're missing out, girl! So, where was I? Oh, Dave's family has a good relationship with your crush, Michael," Sia said, winking at Diana, her words dripping with teasing. Diana blushed, her cheeks burning with embarrassment.

"Stop calling him my crush; someone might hear," she said, glancing at Michael, her eyes darting away.

"It doesn't matter; a lot of girls are in love with him, so it's nothing new," Sia replied, digging into her food with gusto.

"What about the other guys with them?" Diana asked, her curiosity piqued.

Sia's eyes sparkled with amusement as she began to describe the boys. "Oh, you mean Joseph and Johnson, the male twins with different attitudes. They have their own lifestyle. Johnson's an artist; he drew me in the lab once. I went home blushing at how beautiful I looked in the artwork." Diana's eyes widened in surprise.

"Joseph's a flirt, always surrounded by girls," Sia continued, her voice laced with a hint of warning.

"And last but not least, your beloved Michael... every girl's dream man. His father's the owner of this school," Sia said, her words dropping as a bombshell, leaving Diana reeling. Diana's eyes widened in surprise. She felt a shiver run down her spine as she glanced at Michael, her eyes locking onto his.

"What? You mean the son of the owner, Mr. Dickson? Oh my God, he's Michael Dickson?" she asked, her eyes darting towards him, her voice barely above a whisper. She felt a flutter in her chest as their eyes met, and she quickly looked away, her cheeks burning with embarrassment. Sia chuckled, her eyes sparkling with amusement.

"I don't know what's making you blush, but we need to head back to class; the bell will ring soon," she said, gathering her belongings and standing up. Diana stood up quickly, following Sia out of the cafeteria. As they walked to class, Diana realized she'd left her phone in the cafeteria, a pang of worry shooting through her.

"Mm, Sia, my phone... I think I left it in the cafeteria. Let me go get it," she said, ready to turn back. Sia stopped her, her hand on Diana's arm.

"Should I come with you, just in case?" she asked, her eyes filled with concern.

"No, Sia, I'll manage," Diana replied, walking straight to the cafeteria area.

As she entered, she bumped into a hard chest again, her forehead throbbing with pain.

She rubbed her sore forehead and looked up to see Michael and his friends standing in front of her, their faces a blur of handsome features and charming smiles.

"Who do we have here? New girl in class, Diana, right?" one of Michael's friends asked with a charming smile, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Hi, I'm Joseph," he said, stretching out his hand for a handshake. Diana's hand met his, her handshake firm but polite.

"Hello, I'm Diana, as you already know," Diana replied shyly, her voice barely above a whisper, her eyes darting towards Michael. Michael stood frozen in front of her, his gaze intense and awkward. The silence was palpable, wrapping itself around them, making it hard to breathe. Neither of them made a move to leave, the air thick with tension.

"Diana, or whatever your name is, are you doing this on purpose?" Michael said, leaning in close to her, his eyes piercing danger into her skin. His voice was low and husky, sending shivers down her spine. Diana's heart skipped a beat as she met his gaze, her voice caught in her throat. She felt a rush of adrenaline as she stood there, frozen in time.

Joseph, seemingly oblivious to the tension, chuckled and clapped Michael on the back. "Hey, man, ease up. You're scaring the poor girl."

Michael's gaze lingered on Diana's face for a moment before he stepped back, his expression unreadable.

Michael's deep, husky voice sent shivers coursing down Diana's spine, as he spoke with a harsh, mysterious tone that made her throat constrict with unease. He towered over her, his tall, chiseled frame looming, casting a long shadow that stretched across the ground.

Yet, he bent down to meet her gaze, his piercing eyes locking onto hers with unnerving intensity.

"No, Michael, I'm not doing anything on purpose. I was actually going to get my phone. I forgot it in the cafeteria. I was just on my way to get it," Diana stammered, her head hung low in a mixture of shame and unease, her voice barely above a whisper. Just as the air seemed to thicken with tension, a sweet, melodious voice interrupted them, shattering the silence.

"Hello, babe..." A girl with a radiant smile and sparkling eyes appeared beside them, her gaze flicking between Michael and Diana with curiosity.

"What's going on here?" she asked, her voice laced with a hint of possessiveness, as she wrapped her arms around Michael's waist, her fingers intertwining.

Michael's expression remained impassive, a mask of calmness, but his eyes clouded over for a fleeting moment.