CHAPTER 1 GAWKING
Audrey are you going? Jessie asked.
Huh?....What?....yes. wait, going where? distracted Audrey asked
where has your brain been Audrey? I asked if you were going shopping with me? Jessie asked again crossing her arms.
what have you been looking at anyways? Xander asked with a mischievous smile.
don't tell me you've been looking at Jake all this while. Jessie asked with widened eyes.
I wasn't, I was just thinking about something and Jake happened to be in my way. Audrey quickly defended.
yeah right. you should know by now that we know when you're lying. Jessie said with a raised brow.
Audrey blushed slightly. yes she knew she had been looking at Jake but she didn't know she had been caught.
I don't wanna talk about this guys. Audrey replied standing up and exiting the class.
Jessie and Xander gave each other knowing smiles before following her out of the class.
so Audrey, are you still going shopping with me? Jessie asked again.
sure only if you'd agree to come to my mom's banquet, you know how boring it can get. Audrey said with a sigh.
yeah, besides were on the same page and Xanders also coming right Xander. Jessie asked staring at Xander.
yeah what other choice do I have? Xander asked before Nelson Hills interrupted.
hey guys, going shopping? mind taking me along? nelson asked.
yeah we mind. Audrey replied.
that's not fair, Xander? Nelson asked looking at him with expectant eyes.
dude you almost got me suspended last week. Xander replied.
Jessie? Nelson asked now staring at Jessie.
I haven't forgiven you for taking my card and returning it empty. Jessie replied.
they was in the past I've changed. Nelson defended.
you've changed yet you broke Yvonne's heart just yesterday. Audrey scoffed as Nelson rolled his eyes.
Yvonne was outdated so I had to drop her.Nelson replied.
maybe tomorrow it might be Mariette. Jessie joked as they laughed, but Nelson's attention wasn't there anymore.
Audrey followed his gaze to the girl he was looking at and winked at her friends.
I'd love to chat but I've got a project to complete. Nelson said excusing himself.
I bet she's a real projet. Audrey said giggling.
on getting home, Audrey still didn't get to rest because her mom stopped her at the door.
so Audrey, how are you preparing for the banquet? Tabitha Hills asked.
mom I don't feel like it. Audrey replied in a hesitant voice.
what do you mean by that? you'd better be joking. Tabitha said annoyed.
Tabitha was the type for lavish parties and she was hoping that her children would also be like her but right now Audrey was crushing her dreams. Just
then, Nelson came on interrupting Tabitha's thoughts.
hey people, UM... mom can I ask you for a favour about the banquet? Nelson asked.
see, your brother is more concerned about the family than you are.(to Nelson) what do you want?
can you invite the Durham's family to the banquet?
sure, I'll see what I can do. Tabitha said before casting Audrey a last glance and walking back upstairs.