ROSES AND FLAMES ? ?

AVA’S POV “Mom, where is the cake you want me to deliver?” I asked my mom. She kept her hands on her waist sighing. I was seriously concerned about the way she looked. She was looking very tired. “It’s on the table over there” she said pointing at the table close to the door. My mom owns a small bakery, she doesn’t earn much but she tries her best so she can earn enough to send me to school. I was twenty and mom said I needed to attend a good school so that I would get a good job and we can live the best life ever. But it wasn’t that easy, if there’s anything I’ve discovered, it’s that life is not a fairytale. We’ve been struggling even before my dad died and we still struggle. Left to me, I wouldn’t want my mom to spend her life savings sending me to school. Life here in Marathon, Florida has been great. I had my best friend Isabelle with me. Isa as I called her, well, is also struggling like me. She couldn’t go to school too. She would come to my house everyday to help me make my deliveries. Isabelle was like a sister to me, she was always there whenever I needed her. “Ava! Ava!” I heard my name from the window “I’m inside Isa” I yelled. She walked into the house, greeted my mom and hugged me. “Phew, I thought you left without me” she said letting out a smile “You don’t even care about the deliveries Isabelle” I said with an eye roll She honestly didn’t care. She only wanted to tag along because she was running away from her little sister, Mia. Mia was just nine years old but she always gets Isa in trouble. She does crazy stuff and blames it on Isabelle. “Well don’t ruin the moment” she said staring into my eyes “You’re creepy” I said to her and we both laughed so hard “Well, I’ll leave you girls to it. I really need to rest. Be sure to get home early, okay?” Mom said “Of course mom” I said to her as she walked into her room. Isabelle carried the cake and she looked at me. “Well, where to?” She asked “You do know the address is on the right hand side of the box right?” I said to her “Woah, didn’t realize” she said “Of course you didn’t. Let’s go” I said “Hope it isn’t far. I’m too pretty to trek for long” she said to me “You’re just so lazy” I said to her “Whatever” she said with an empty grin >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> PRINCE ALEXANDER’S POV “I didn’t do anything mom” I yelled for the fifth time. “She wouldn’t lie against you, you know” my sister Avery said as she walked into the room standing close to my parents who had been scolding me. “Avery no one asked you” I said to her “Don’t talk to your sister that way Alex, she’s older than you” Mom said “With just a year” I muttered “You’re a prince, why would you have s*x with a common maiden?” Mom asked “The question is, why would you even have s*x with anyone, you’re just twenty two son” King Elian, my dad said “I didn’t okay? I didn’t! Why is it so hard for you guys to believe me?” I asked disappointedly “It isn’t.. we just know that you’re lying” my sister whispered in my ear I raised my hand in anger, wanting to slap her, when my dad, held my hand and stared into my eyes. “What do you think you’re doing?” He yelled “I’m sorry dad” I said my head bent in shame “You’re sorry? Did you just say you’re sorry? You don’t act like a prince. You don’t act like the heir to my throne” he said “Not like I want to be” “What did you just say” mom asked “Nothing” “If you’re not careful, I’ll send you away. It seems England isn’t good enough for you. I’ll make your sister the heir and I’ll send you to USA.” He said without looking at me “You don’t mean that right?” I asked him but he turned away “Mom?” I called out “One last chance is all you’ve got son” dad said and they all walked away. “No!” I yelled as I threw a dagger at the picture on the wall. Best behavior right? You all will see what it’s like to be well behaved. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> RYAN’S POV “It’s a tragic story. The Locke family just lost their loved one. Mr Locke who is the owner of the company just passed away last week. It is a tragic story for us all. Rumors has it that he has only one son, Ryan Locke, who people sees to be the only heir to the family’a company” the lady on the television said. I switched it off. I couldn’t hear anymore, I just can’t. My dad died last week and all I’ve been hearing is “ who’s going to be the heir”. Don’t they care? “Ryan?” Mom called. “Are you in there?” She asked again as she opened the door. “Oh there you are” she said as she walked into the room. I was sitting on my bed. I couldn’t believe the news yet. My dad dead? “Hey, I know it’s hard but you’re gonna be alright, okay?” She said “Why are they only bothered about the company?” I asked her “Cause that’s the only thing your dad left” she said “I know” I said sniffing “But shouldn’t they just act like they care?” “Well, they should. But son, you have to move on and think about the company too” she said “What!” I yelled “Yes, that’s the only way forward. You have to take care of your dad’s company” she said “I don’t have any idea on how to run a company mom. I’m twenty one.” “I know. Trust me, I do. But you have to.” “How?” I asked “Well, the manager said you’ll have to learn. Which is why, I want to send you to California” “Wait what!? Why?” “Son, you have to leave Georgia. You have to go to the best school there in California” “Do I really have to?” I asked “Yes.. that’s what your dad will want you to do” she said smiling “Okay mom” >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> XAVIER’S POV “Your tempting lips, When you stare at me… I want you everyday Cause you’re my world” “Xavier James!” “Xavier James!” The crowd chanted I’m Xavier James, twenty three. I live in Georgia with my parents. This is actually my last gig with my band. Apparently, I’ve been admitted into the best university in California, and my parents are so happy. I can’t believe I’d be leaving my band. I’ve been with them for five years now and it’s hard leaving them. I walked down the stage as a lady came to me. She was half naked, she was a stripper. She gave me a kiss on my lips. “Come with me” she whispered into my ears and I trailed behind her. I’m well known by ladies here and I’ve had almost all of them. Well, show me a guy in a band that is not every lady’s dream guy. Cause I know I am. I get my with ladies.. they love and adore me. Going to Star University won’t be a terrible idea. I think I will be in love with that place. I heard there are lots of ladies there and hell yea, this dude here loves anything under the skirt. My parents are like; “You have to be well behaved there. You need to do well. We ain’t paying such a big amount for you so you can get laid and wasted” Well, screw them. I’m Xavier and I do whatever I want >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> TYSON’S POV “Transfer? But why?” I asked my mom in her office.. She’s the owner of the university where I attend “Cause I’ve been getting a lot of calls from the school board about your behavior” she said “But I’m comfortable there mom” I said to her “Yes.. too comfortable and that’s why you disobey the rules. I need to send you to a different school.” “As long as it’s here in Georgia” I said “Nope. It’s in California” “What!” I yelled “Tyson James, don’t yell at me. You’re going there and it’s final.” She said tapping her desk “What about my modeling job ?” I asked “Well, you’ll get another there in California” “Mom I don’t want to” “It’s final Tyson” she said How does she expects me to transfer? I’m twenty five and she expects me to transfer to a different school? Why can’t she just respect my choices. Such a single mom