"Girls let's get out of here." Tiana said as they locked Ella up.
*Look, Richard caused this nonsense, I'm suffering here because of him, before he came in to this school, I've been living in peace,I need to stop talking to him. That's the best thing to do.* Ella thought as a tear dropped from her eyes.
*But this is so hard for me to do, after all he has done for me,he stood up for me,did tangible things for me,I can't just stop talking to him all of a sudden,I need to talk to him.* Ella thought as she banged the door.
The door opened.
"What?!" Ella said as she hugged Emily.
"Who locked you up here,and why are you crying?" Emily asked as she disengaged from the hug.
"I'll tell you that later, let's get out of here."Ella said.
**SS3c class
"So tell me, what happened earlier,who locked you up?" Emily asked.
"It's Tiana and her squad. Tiana locked me up because of Richard, I'll stop talking to him." Ella said as her eyes watered again
"C'mon, she's not worth it,not talking to Richard can't solve the problem, just ignore her." Emily said with a smile.
"Okay, you're the best." Ella said as she gave Emily a thumb up.
**
"What?! Girls look." Tiana said in an angry tone as she pointed to Ella and Emily smiling.
"How did she get out of where we kept her?" Mia asked.
"Someone must have gone there." Eliza said.
"It can't be Richard, because it is an offence for boys to enter the girls restroom." Tiana said as she narrowed her eyes to Emily's direction.
"She's the one." Tiana said as she pointed to Emily's direction.
"Of course,who would not want to save her bestie?" Eliza asked as she scoffed.
"That's by the way,I can't wait for the party to come." Mia said smiling.
"Same here." Eliza replied.
"It's just in few hours time,make sure you girls dress to kill." Tiana said with a smile.
"Of course." Eliza and Mia replied as they all laughed in Unison.
**Hours later
"Richard, I've noticed something strange and confusing about you and Ella, what's happening?" Rayson asked.
"I don't understand." Richard said looking away.
"You know exactly what I meant,they way you defend her,you know,they way you do things for her, your advances towards her. Is it out of friendship or the other way round?" Rayson asked as Richard opened his eyes wide.
"Are you for real Rayson, can't I render help to anyone that comes my way?" Richard asked.
"You can, but-"
"But what Rayson." Richard asked almost in an angry tone.
"Can't you see that, Ella is getting hurt and humiliated day by day, since the day you came into this school?" Rayson asked.
"I don't understand you, Rayson,if it's about Tiana,I can handle that,I can't just bear the scene of Tiana and her squad humiliating Ella." Richard said.
"Okay,if you say so." Rayson said as he went out of the class.
Richard's POV
What's wrong with me,am I really the cause of the humiliation Ella is getting from Tiana?I like Ella,since i met Ella,everything changed. Since my first girlfriend was snatched by one nerd, I won't allow anyone to hurt Ella.
**
Ella's POV
I glanced through the class as our physics teacher left,I saw Rayson and Richard throwing words to each other.
I heard my name in their conversations.
I don't want their friendship to be ruined through me.
I've never seen Rayson this angry before.
I hope all things go well,if not I'll be left with no option to stop my friendship and association with Richard.
**
Tiana's POV
I love this, Rayson and Richard throwing words at each other because of Ella, I'm very sure,this will work.
By the time I deal with Ella in a painful way,she will never talk to Richard again.
Tonight, I'll have Richard as my boyfriend,I know what to do.
If I can't have Richard as my boyfriend,no one else can have him.
**Collins mansion
Mr Collins's POV
Jessica,my first love,her smile,care and love, I've missed all of them.
For the past few years of our break up,we are doing fine,I know she won't forgive me ever.
For leaving her, after all we shared.
I'm at fault, I wish I can meet her,and tell her how sorry I am.
I missed all she did.
I hurt her. I really hurt her.
**Spencer's Mansion.
Mrs Spencer's POV
Collins,I loved him, but he hurted me,he betrayed our love, because his parents gave him a wife, perhaps more beautiful than I am.
I can't blame him,he had no choice, but after his marriage to Abigail,he totally forgot me, like I didn't exist.
I wish I can see him again.
My daughter mentioned that name Collins,the day that boy, Richard dropped her off.
Could it be that Richard is his son?
No way!
**White High.
The closing bell was rung.
The SS3c students were mumuring about the party.
Tiana assured them that there was going to be good food and drinks and music.
Rayson walked past Richard.
"Hey." Richard called as he held his arm.
"Yes,how may I help you?" Rayson asked.
"I'm sorry for what I did earlier,I was just angry, I'm sorry buddy, I've really missed you." Richard said pouting.
Rayson smiled and hugged him.
"I should be the one to apologise, I'm sorry Richard,I just wanted the best for you." Rayson said as the disengaged from the hug.
"Best friends for ever." Richard said as he interwined his hand with Rayson's.
**
"Ella, I'm coming over to your house in the evening,based on the party,I went shopping yesterday and bought us pink sexy dresses." Emily said.
"Aw, you're such a darling,I can't wait to see you." Ella said as she smiled.
"See you in the evening,the party starts by 6pm, I'll come by 5pm so we can prepare for the party." Emily said.
"Okay bestie." Ella said as they left the school.
**6pm
**Spencer's Mansion.
Emily came over to Ella's house,they dressed up in the matching outfits.
"Be careful girls,have fun." Mrs Spencer said as they left.
**Tiana's house.
The place was filled with music.
Tiama,Mia and Eliza wore a red revealing dress.
Rayson and Richard also wore matching outfits.
"Welcome everyone, have fun, dance and mingle." Tiana said as she and her squad danced on the podium.
After some minutes**
"Everyone,I have a song to present, it's about two secret lovers." Tiana said as Rayson, Richard, Emily and Ella sat together.
Rayson sat beside Emily, Richard sat beside Ella.
"I'll start singing, I'll also use the opportunity to sing for the one I love. He is among us." Tiana said as everyone cheered for her.
"I'll start singing for the two Secret lovers." Tiana said as she moved towards Richard and Ella's direction.
★You love her right★
★And she's so dumb to notice.★
★And here I am,I love you, Richard★
★Ella is wasting your time★
★Come to me,I love you★
★It's a matter of time and Choice★
★If Ella doesn't love you,or doesn't accept you, I'm ready for you★
★I love you Richard★
Ella was shocked at this.
She moved out.
Richard followed her.
Everyone watched them.
**
"Richard,I can't comprehend this,what was Tiana saying in there?" Ella asked.
"Calm down,I think part of what she said is true." Richard said.
"What are you saying Richard,why will even say such thing? I.."
"I like you, Ella. I don't know if you feel the same way but I like you,I don't know if this is turning to love." Richard said as Ella jaw dropped,she looked at his eyes, not knowing what say.
"Come here." Richard said as he pulled her close and hugged her passionately.
"Richard.." Ella stammered.
"I..I.. don't know what to say." Ella said as a drop of tear dropped from her eyes.
"It's alright." Richard said as he kissed her forehead.
"Let's get inside" Richard said.