The Billion's 2

Chapter 4

PANDORA'S POV

Blondie and Eliza lead me towards the garage and showed me where my car was parked. "This is your ride. We will be following you closely." I nodded. Eliza opened the door for me and got in.

"Oh.. I have to pick up my friend." Blondie nodded. "Like we said, we will follow you closely." I nodded and closed the door. I watched them and the others went inside 2 different black SUV.

I can't believe my first car was a Bentley. I was saving up for a second hand Nissan that Suzy and I saw in the run down car dealer shop. But this was even better! I started the engine and I was startled by the sudden bass sound.

I quickly turned the stereo down and looked at the screen. "Switch by DVBBS.. nice taste in music.." I looked at the playlist and its mom's. "That old woman has good taste in music." I shrugged it off and started to drive towards Grace's house.

Like they said, followed closely indeed. I drove down the familiar road and stopped in front of a very surprised Grace. I let the windows down and smiled. "Get in.. We're going to school." Grace didn't move or say anything.

"GRACE!" I shouted at her. She began to shake her head and I noticed her brothers walked out of the house and like she was before, mouth ajar and eyes on the car. I sighed and decided to honk the car.

"We're going to be late!" A figure suddenly appeared, covering the Windows from looking at my friend. It's Zach. Zach opened the door for Grace and offered his hand to helped her in. "I know your parents were rich but not this crazy rich!" Grace finally said something.

"Now you decided to say something?" I asked and began to drive. "Girl! This is a Bentley! Do you know how much it cost?! This is a luxury car. And it smells brand new!" I turned to a familiar road to school.

"It's my mom's gift for coming back." Grace began to play with the Windows. "You're richer than Caspian." "He got pretty nice wheels." Grace scoffed. "Yes but it's just a 2017 Camaro. You my friend, a solid expensive car." I shake my head and entered the school gate.

"Who are those people?" Grace asked. "My security." "Wait you need a security in school?" I nodded and parked my car. "Apparently so." We both got out of the car and immediately all eyes on us. They were looking at my car and me repeatedly.

Caspian greeted his girlfriend and he gasped. "Jesus... it's a Mulsanne." I shake my head when Caspian began to walk around in circles, observing my car and shaking his head. "This baby is gold!" I laughed at his reaction.

I felt someone tapped on my shoulder. I turned to see Blondie and Eliza. "Just be yourself in school. I mean do what you normally do." Blondie smiled.

I laughed. "Oh.. um.. staying away from the lockers or never go to the toilet alone?" Eliza looked at me weirdly. "What do you mean?" I sighed. "You can tell us anything. We promise won't tell your parents."

"Mommy knows. But I know mom will go nuts if she does." Blondie finally got the idea. Eliza still searching for the right idea. Blondie smacked her shoulder and whispered in her ear. "Ohhhhh..." She finally gets it.

A loud screeching noise of a car startled all of us. I know that sound everywhere. It's Timothy and Clarice. He parked next to mine and got out of his luxury red sports car followed by Clarice. "Hmm.. a Mulsanne.. not bad."

When he noticed it's me and smirked. "It's yours?" I didn't say anything. "Who did you f**k to get these privilege?" I grabbed Eliza's wrist and shake my head no. "Oh wait.. you're a dyke. Ok... Let me rephrase that."

He cleared his threat. "Who did you dildo to get all this privilege?" Clarice went to his side and smacked his head hard. "Sorry." Was all she said and dragged the jock away from us. "I will have so much fun killing that boy," Eliza said grimly.

"Relax baby." Blondie calmed her down. "I think it's time for you to go to class." I nodded and walked in with Grace and Caspian. "Hey, Pandora, who's the two hot woman with yah?" He asked. "Yea. I was wondering the same thing.."

"They both look like those woman that in my fashion magazine," Grace added. "Yea and they both quite beautiful." Grace turned to her boyfriend. "What about me?!" Caspian smiled. "Babe you're the hottest woman I ever laid eyes on."

I sighed and went to my locker. "It's my head security." I was having second thought opening my locker. Caspian noticed my reaction and offered to open it for me. I was waiting for anything that might fly or jumped out of my locker but nothing happens.

I was glad.

***

I was eating my lunch when I noticed both Caspian and Grace looking at me. I placed my burger down and looked at them. "Is there something on my face?" They both shake their head. "So? What's with the staring?"

"Your watch.." Caspian said. "Your clothes.." Grace continued. "Your shoe.." Caspian added. "Not to mention your car." Grace sighed dreamily. "We just noticed it's all designer and expensive.." that's the reason they both staring at me?

"Like I said it's all a gift from my mom. Since I didn't pack any of my stuff from Suzy's, I just have to wear these." I explained. "Any extras?" Grace asked and wiggling her eyebrows. "Well since my mom says it's fine to bring friends home.."

Grace face lit up. "After school!" She turned to Caspian. "You have to go with us." Caspian looked at her apologetically. "Sorry babe but I have basketball practice. With tournament around the corner, we have to be in our best form."

Grace pouted her lips and I ignored every giggling and kissing they did in front of me. I sighed dreamily when Clarice and her friends walked into the cafeteria with their grace. "I heard she's fighting with Timothy after what happen this morning."

Caspian suddenly said and actually gained my attention. "And..?" I asked him. "That's it. That's why she's having lunch with the girls instead of him." Seconds later Timothy walked in with the jocks. Making unnecessary noise accompany with their shout and yelled.

There's go my peace and quiet. I watched as Timothy went to Clarice's table and tried to talk to her. Clarice ignored him but he's determined. But when Clarice glared at him, he surrendered and walked away from her.

I watched as she put her hair behind her ears and continued to eat her lunch. Even when she's chewing she's perfect. I sighed and noticed my best friend with her huge Cheshire grin plastered on her face.

"Quit staring. You look like a stalker." I put my now finished tray of food aside and continued to drink my soda. Timothy went to our table and talked to Caspian about practice and slammed his hand on the table.

"Don't look at my girlfriend like that you creep!" It startled me and immediately both Blondie and Eliza pulled him away from my table. "THAT'S IT!" Eliza yelled. I abruptly stood up and stopped them. "DON'T!" Eliza looked at me.

"Just don't... I promise mom I will not do anything to get her in trouble." By now everyone looking at us including Clarice and her gang. A group of teachers went to us and wonder what happen. Eliza still kept a closed hold on Timothy's arm.

"Let him go," Blondie said. And released him. Eliza pushed him away and leaned into him. She whispered something in his ear and walked away with Blondie. Timothy turned to me and quickly walked away from the cafeteria.

One of the teachers went to me. "We agreed to let those people wandering around because they say they will not harm the students. All I see today was the opposite of your mother's promise." That's all he said and walked away. I sighed.

"Your head of security have balls," Grace said. "Yea. Even my parents don't dare to argue or threatened him. He is a judge's son after all. His father could just wipe us off the grid." I sighed and sat back down.

"I know. That's why I'm worried. I don't want to have any connections to him at all." Grace offered me a sympathetic smile.

***

I decided to skipped my last class because Mr. Rudy was the teacher who just warned me at lunch. I walked around the empty hallways and hide whenever a teacher or hall monitor do their rounds, catching escaped student.

I always went to the back of the school gym because there will be no human around at this time. Sometimes I hid inside the music room and just played the instrument inside.

If mommy knows this side of me she will be angry. I chuckled and looked around, making sure there's no one around. I was about to turn the knob towards the music room when I heard a faint singing inside.

I can't move or think straight. Immediately my mind wondered at the time where Grace told me about the ghost in the music room. A ghost of a female student who commits suicide in the music room not so long ago.

I heard footstep came towards me and I just buried the feelings and opened the door and closed it as quiet as possible. And again I heard the faint singing voice accompany with a piano sound.

I looked around the dark music room and I noticed a light source from one of the doors that connected to the room. I feel my way to the door and tried to listen to what's happening inside.

I pushed the door a little and I can see a girl playing the piano and singing. I released a relieved breath and thank the God it's not a ghost. It's human.

"The slightest words you said

Have all gone to my head

I hear angels sing in your voice

When you pull me close

Feelings I've never known

They mean everything

And leave me no choice..."

That voice. I know it where ever I go. That harmonious voice that made my gloomy days filled with colors and joy. I turned my back to the wall and slide down to sit. I listened to her playing and closed my eyes as she played the piano gracefully.

"I'm a lightweight

Better be careful what you say

With every word, I'm blown away

You're in control of my heart

I'm a lightweight

Easy to fall, easy to break

With every move, my whole world shakes

Keep me from falling apart..."

My dear Clarice was falling apart? Is she hurt? Timothy... That bastard doesn't even know how lucky he is to have such woman to be his girlfriend. Clarice's voice filled with pain and sorrow. It's so different than the normal self that she showed in front of everyone.

"Drowned in your love

It's almost all too much

Handle with care

Say you'll be there.."

If only I can say I am there for you my love... suddenly I heard that dreadful sound. The sound that I hate and disgusted the most. MICE! I felt something crawling on my leg and abruptly stood up and pushed the door opened.

Clarice stopped playing and turned to look at me. I was so ashamed she had to witness the moment I'm afraid of a little creature. I smiled sheepishly at her. "Mice... no wonder some of the instruments didn't last long."

Clarice chuckled. "Escaping Mr. Rudy's class?" I nodded. "Same here.." her smile just so mesmerizing. "So you were here when you heard me singing?" I slowly nodded. Guilty as charged. "Hmm.. do you know how to play?" Again I nodded.

"Soar throat?" I shake my head but immediately I chuckled. "No... I'm fine.. and yes I do know how to play. She moved to the side and patted the free space on the chair. I let my backpack down and sat next to my all time crush.

I was weakened when our shoulder brushes each other. "So.. which piece should we play?" She asked me. "White Dove?" I suggested. She smiled and turned to me. "Perfect." She started to play and I followed.

I watched her hands and smiled when melodious sound produce by the keys she pressed. No flaw at all, just an amazing piece played by an amazing woman. We played perfectly it's like as if our fingers were intertwined and lead each other in a dance.

She chuckled when she pressed the wrong key and I smiled at her, mouthing 'it's okay.' When we were at the last note, we both turned to each other and I was stunned to see her eyes glistened with tears.

She gave me a dry laughed and smiled. "Ugh... Dust everywhere in this room." Automatically I put my hand on her shoulder and rubbed her back. "Are you okay?" I asked. When she looked at me and I noticed my hand on her shoulder, I quickly moved it and apologize.

"Words can't describe how I'm truly feeling. It's enough you saw my tears flow and I never showed any reaction outside of this room. You're the first one to see that Pandora." My eyes widen. She knows my name?

She f*****g knows my name?! MY CRUSH KNOWS MY NAME?! "I have a question.." she said to ease the awkward silence. "Go ahead." "You're a Vera? But your last name is Mercer." I smiled. "I was adopted by Iris and Blanche Vera. They are my parents family friend."

"Oh.." was all she said and stood up. "Well.. look at the time... I have to go. Soon the last bell will ring. Nice playing with you Pandora. See you around." She patted my shoulder and walked out. I touched the shoulder that she just pat and smile like an i***t.

"See you around too Clarice.."

***

"This is not a house! It's a palace!" Grace breathe out when we arrived at the Vera mansion. "JESUS!" Grace said when one of the maids opened the door. "Relax. They all half naked." "You said as if it's normal for you!" I chuckled.

"It is normal." We were greeted by an overly excited girl and I was wondering why. "Well well well... Pandora.." I squinted my eyes and sighed heavily. "Aunt Ashton?" She laughed and walked towards me.

"Are you drunk?" She shakes her head no. "I'm not baby.." I moved my head away from her nasty alcohol breathe. "Your breath says it all." Aunt Ashton messed up my hair and waved at Grace. "That's my aunt... Ashton."

Grace doesn't know what to say. "I can't imagine your mother's." I chuckled. "They live in a house filled with a half-naked woman. What do you think?" She shrugged. "Come on. Let's go to my room." I lead my best friend on the second floor.

"Wow.. who's in the picture?" I looked up to where she pointed. "That's my parents." Her eyes widen. Her mouth opened and close but nothing came out of it. "Seriously?!" I nodded. "They look like supermodels!" I laughed.

"No, they don't!" I continued to laugh. I can imagine how mom would say if she heard what my friend just said. I dragged her towards my room and opened the door. "Welcome to..."I was surprised to see two of the maids on my bed, 'cleaning'."

"Ummm..." They both stood up and smiled. "We were just cleaning Miss.." I motioned for them to walked out of my room. "We're sorry to miss." I waved it off and smiled. "Well well.." Grace wiggling her eyebrows.

"Shut it.. so.. this is my room." I sat on my bed and watched her walked around my room, touching, gasping and trashing my closet. "I would die to own this kind of closet. I mean you don't even wear dresses.."

"Take it... it's yours." I simply said and lay down. "Seriously?!" I waved my hand. "Chanel, Gucci, Versace, Jesus!" I got up to a sitting position. "There's a brand named Jesus?" She looked at me with the 'What the f**k' expression.

"No! These dresses!" She squealed in excitement. "You can use the suitcases." She gasped when she saw the suitcases. "LV SUITCASES!!" She beamed and grabbed it.

"Have fun.." I lay down again and my mind wonder to Clarice. Should I tell her about our little encountered? Well, she is my best friend and I don't have anyone other than her. Maybe after she's done trashing my closet.

I thought about her and closed my eyes. Oh,, Clarice.. you have no idea how you're smiled made my heart swayed.....