Chapter 12: Chapter 12
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"It's gonna take a while for your dress to dry". Nancy said and Kapella sat on a WC in the restroom as she was on a bra.
"How long? ".
" I'll suggest you find a way to call your Mom so she could bring.... "
" No no definitely not an option, She'll find out I conflict with some rich family ".
" So what do you suggest, are you gonna sit here all day? ". Nancy asked.
" Call Cindy, she should have an idea ".
" Your hair looks wet, you should take off the clip and let it dry ". L
" Just call Cindy ".
" Alright.. ".
Cindy could be seen walking down the hallway with Lovely who had his hands in his pocket.
"Where could she be?". She said looking around.
"The rumor is everywhere, Finn Arrowood throws Kapella Elijah into a swimming pool". She added.
"I guess that's gonna make her more popular". He said.
"You're not helping Lovely, not at all". She said.
"What do you want me to do?". He asked.
"A decent guy would be searching for her right now, she needs us now more than ever".
"I'm not a seer or Harbinger but she's drying out her clothes right now". Lovely said and she stopped walking.
"I know that already".
"Then what do you want me to go buy some bra". He said and they continued walking.
"Lovely". She said and he paused again.
"Lovely or lovely? ". He asked.
"You know what, Just disappear you ain't helping". She said when a woman in a black suit walked up to them holding a package and a receipt on top of it.
Lovely signed on the receipt and she left.
"Who was that?".
"Fast and reliable service". He said and gave her the box.
"Are you nut?". She asked.
"I get to wonder if you're Kapella's sister, the same attitude ".
" Which is? ".
" Speaking before thinking ".
" What? ".
" Open the box ".
She smirked and opened the box.
Cindy gasped seeing the gown that was well folded in the box.
It was brand new.
" Oh my God! ". She exclaimed.
" Where else would she be if not the restroom, Good Luck ". He said walking away.
"Lovely". She called out.
"I know, You're welcome".
"hush! I didn't say thank you".
"You wanted to".
"I said lovely, the dress is lovely". She said.
"I think I see the need to change my name". Lovely said and walked out of sight.
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"You still haven't told me how you got the dress, it's new, did you order it, it looks so expensive". Kapella said as Cindy helped her to zip the pink gown.
"Kapella, always curious". Nancy said.
"Instead of rejoicing that she won't spend the rest of the day, half-naked in the restroom". Cindy told her.
"Can we go now?".
"Miss Elijah you're late". The Teacher said and she walked in with Cindy and Nancy.
"I'm so sorry Mr. Raji something came up".
"She landed in the pool". Someone said and they laughed.
"The rumors were true". Mr. Raji said and paused.
"You have a bright future Miss Elijah and The Arrowood will ruin it if you let them into your life". He said and she nodded.
"Go to your seat and I would love to see your Summer assignment". Mr. Raji said and they depart to their seat as he followed her behind.
She brought out a note and handed it over to him.
He opened it and nodded as he read some lines.
"One of the finest Italian I've seen, with the little I've seen its purely perfect and brilliantly constructed, keep it up Kapella ". He said smiling.
" And to our today's class ". Mr. Raji said and he walked toward the board with her note.
She turned back and her eyes met with that of Lovely.
She smiled and returned it as well.
" Thank you ". She whispered even though he didn't hear but the movement of the lip said it all.
He nodded and they turned to the board.
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The students could be seen marching out of their various classes as the electric bell rang loudly.
"So are you gonna come to the party?". Cindy asked.
"Could you kindly put birthday in front of it, parties scare me". Kapella said as she put her books into her bag
"Dumb Girl".
"I'm seriously gonna kill you, Cindy". She threatened.
"Hello". Lovely said as he moved toward them.
"Hey Lovely, thanks for the book once again and most especially helping me with my assignment, I'm really grateful". Kapella said.
"It's alright, Beautiful dress by the way ".
"Oh thanks, my crazy friend got it".
"You're gonna score higher, Kapella". Cindy frowned.
"Are you jealous?".
"Of course".
"You're jealous of Lovely?".
"What!, I said assignment".
"Um.. I'm gonna take my leave, good day". He said and left.
"What the hell is wrong with you?". Cindy cursed.
"You always get on my toes now it's my turn".
"That's a bad joke Kapella because he bought you a dress".
"What!".
"Oh, my... Did I say that aloud?". Cindy said.
"He bought the dress? Oh my....". Kapella said and raced out.
"Hey Lovely". She called out waving.
He turned and waited for her to catch up.
"Hey, are you alright?".
"Yeah, I'm sorry I didn't know you got the dress". She stammered.
"What are friends for?, Is that why you ran down here". He asked.
"I needed to say thank you".
"Alright, I have to be on my way, I've got an appointment".
"Okay and....". She said and her phone buzzed.
Kapella exhaled as she saw the caller.
"Let me guess, your boyfriend". He said.
"I don't have a boyfriend". She said and gasped trying to hide his shock
"Oh, I said that loud". Kapella asked.
"You don't have a boyfriend?". He inquired.
"You shouldn't be late for your appointment, bye Lovely and forgive my bad joke back in the classroom I was only pulling Cindy's legs".
"Understood". He said and they turned to part way when Kapella bumped into Nancy.
"Hey, Ella, Who's that?". She asked as Lovely turned to the left hallway.
"A friend".
"A friend, you know that ain't true, this is the 21st century".
"C'mon he's just a new student".
"Hmm".
"You and Finn are you?".
"He's my Ex... My first lover, I don't want to talk about it Kapella, not today but you need to find a way to get the Arrowood off your tail". She said and Kapella nodded.
"Alright... So are you coming to the party?". Nancy asked.
"Birthday... I thought about it and um Yeah".
Nancy screamed and hugged Kapella tightly.
"You're drawing attention Nancy".
"I'm so happy".
"I hope there are non-alcoholic drinks".
"Lot of".
"Alright, then I'll be there".
"Here's your invitation card".
"Thanks, Nancy".
"No... I should thank you".
"I've to go, got a call from my Mom and I also have a friend to kill". Kapella told her.
"Cindy?".
"Yeah".
"I've plans to kill her too but you come first Miss Kapella, bye". Nancy said and they parted ways.
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Kapella was home now as she could be seen searching through her wardrobe.
"I don't know what clothes to wear". Kapella sang and dropped every single dress in her wardrobe.
"Disadvantages of having fine wears". Steve said as he was engrossed in the game was playing on a smartphone.
"Do you realize I'm preparing for a party?". She said.
"Um-hmm, I know".
"So what's the blackmail this time around so you don't tell Mom".
"Return home early cos I'm not a good lier".
"Is that a you'll not tell Mom and Dad?". She asked and he nodded.
"Oh my God!, You had a brain the entire time". She said laughing and he raised his head slowly.
"Lame joke, I know". She said and a knock landed on the door downstairs.
"Are we expecting a guest?".
"Hold on". Kapella said and walked down the stairs.
She pulled open the door and there was a man dressed in black carrying a package.
"Phoenix Delivery Agent, sign here". He said touching the receipt on the package.
"I guess this is the wrong house, we didn't order anything". She said.
"Is Miss Kapella Elijah around?". He asked.
"I'm Kapella Elijah". She said.
"The Package is for you Miss, from Mr. X". He said.
"Mr what?". She said almost screaming.
"We deliver Ma'am, We don't know Mr. X but he paid for this and here I am to deliver, please sign here ".
"Alright."