Chapter 12: Chapter 12

Lucy POV.

I decided to send everything consigning the assignment through email to Ivan coz I can't stand been close to him. I hate the way he looks at me around classes with watchful eyes. It scares me ,as if he is cooking up something against me.

Like what happened at  biology class yesterday, I was tripped till I fell flat on the floor. I don't need to turn to know who did it coz I already know that it was Ivan. Everyone laughed at me on the floor. It really was so shameful not until Thomas my ex interfere and helped me up. Let's just say, yesterday wasn't my lucky day at all. I know what Ivan is trying to do, he wants me to break and I wouldn't give him the satisfaction of seeing me cry.

I'm also sure that it about the dream stuff that happened at his house. What is he going to gain by bullying me? That ,I don't know until I see how far he is going to go on with it.

Presently, Our teacher Mr Tony entered the was. He was a kind and funny guy.

Few minutes later, Ivan also swaggered into the class and all eyes were on him,especially the girls. They kept drooling, I was also one of those girls looking but I wasn't drooling, I won't deny that. I had never drool on any of the popular guys before but when it comes to Ivan its just like something is pulling me to look. Ivan is a very handsome guy with his brown eye,long sharp nose, his full eye lashes, his sexy lips and his sexy body built , so tell me is there a way one can avoid looking at this handsome creature? the answer is  no.

He caught my gaze and send a wink my way. I'm sure my face is now like a ripped tomatoes

After class ended, I went straight to my locker to drop some of my stuff. I wondered why Abby wasn't in class today, she is always present in class. Maybe something important came up or maybe I should just call her. I locked my locker and brought out my phone to call Abby. On dialing her number I heard her voice from my back.

"Hey girly what's up" said Abby. Speak of the devil.

"Hey Abby, i was just trying to give you a call . So why were you not in class" I asked raising my eyebrow.

"Yeah, my mom is ill so I escorted her to the hospital but she is fine now" she said looking sad. Mrs Louis is a strong woman I know she would get through it.

"I'm so sorry, I pray she gets better soon" I said feeling sad for Abby.

"Hey, its not like she is dying Lucy, it's just a normal sickness and she is even getting better. Don't forget my mom is a strong woman. so cheer up girly and let's have some fun." Abby said smiling, she was trying to change the topic. That is Abby for you, she is so full of life. That's way I will always love her.

"Okay sure, let's go to my house then" I said while Rubbing my stomach coz i was so hungry.

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On reaching  my house ,my mom isn't home yet,she is still at the company helping for the party preparation which is holding today's night, I don't want to go but I have no choice . I cooked for both Abby and i. After we were done eating we went straight to my room.

"So Lucy, how was working with Ivan like" she asked smirking.

" well,still on progress and he is actually giving me serious headache. " I said with a sigh.

" how is that? " a confused Abby asked

" he isn't doing anything since what happened at his house. He just left everything to me"

" wait-wait-what do you mean since what happened at his house? "

Oops, did I just  blurt that out?

" Start talking girl. I want every detail of it"

Sigh " OK fine. It started like this.......

I told her every single details of what happened, I didn't even miss a point.

" so now what?  Are you just going to sit back and watch him bully you?. You must be crazy if you decide to do such thing" scolded abby

" what do you want me to do? I don't know What else to do".

" why did you lie to him in the first place" she asked

" I just blurted out the first thing that comes to mind. "

She held my gaze " so you mean to lie was the first thing that comes to your mind?"

" look Abby, I just don't want to go there. Let's end this conversation here and please help me with my makeup, don't forget today is the party"

Abby looked excited in realization " how did I almost forget that. But how are you going there since your mom is already at the venue? "

" she will send someone to come pick me up" I explained

" OK then, you better go in to shower to wash away all the sweat not that you're smelling " she teased

" hey, I don't smell " I said accusingly

" I know , I was just joking " laughed out abby

" you better be" I said as I drag myself to the bathroom to have a long bath.

Few minutes later

I was out of the bathroom and my makeup artist (Abby) was already prepared to work her magic on me. I oiled my skin, wore my underwear and finally wrapped myself with a towel.

" come sit over her" said Abby and I went to sit at the place she pointed.

She open the makeup kit and work her wonders on my face. I stood still as she continued to do her thing. If I was to move my head I'm definitely gonna hear from her so the best idea was to sit still like a model.

" here comes the last touch" said Abby as she apply the red lip stick on my face

" tada"

She turn me over to the mirror and the only thing I could blurt out was " wow". Is this actually me? Coz I can't remember the last time I apply heavy makeup on my face as this and I look so beautiful.

" thank you Abby. I can't believe this is me" I said in amazement

" you better start believing it. We don't have time to waste, you need to wear the gown" she hand he pink gown over to me. Mom bought it for me

" thanks " I collected it and wore it.

" O my God, this dress is the best " gosh abby

" mom actually went far just to pick the best dress"

" yes, your mom really know what the latest trend is all about. This is the new designer dress in town. I'm jealous already, I also want a dress like this" said Abby with fake jealousy.

" you're not serious "

Abby check the time and it was already 5pm. The party starts around 6pm.

" your ride should be here just a few minutes from now " said Abby thoughtfully

" yeah"

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IVAN

I search the venue for mom. I saw her missed calls and don't know why she called. As the son of the planner, I was already here at the venue before 5pm same with Emilia.

I walk towards the golden door which is known as the management lounge. Maybe mom could be there

I pushed the door and was met with mom and two other faces. The women should be around mom's age.

" mom" I called out. She turn, when she saw that I was the one calling, she smiled and waved me over.

On reaching her side, I greeted the other women and they answered nicely.

" here is my eldest son, ivan" mom introduced . The women looked surprised

" such a big boy" one of them said and the other woman look familiar ,as if I have seen her around the company.

" son, this are my long time friends from high school. Mrs Anna and Mrs Rebecca "

Mrs Anna was the familiar one and the other isn't familiar to me.

" Good evening  ma" I greeted again

" look at you, you now look tall and handsome. I vividly remember when you were still a baby,you mom will always round the office just for you to keep quiet when you cry" Mrs Anna said with a smile.

I shyly scratched my head

Mom turn to me with a smile " actually son, I need a favour from you"

" what's that mom?"

" Actually, I want you to pick up Mrs Anna's daughter . She is supposed to be picked up by the driver but I had to send him for an errand " Mom pleadingly said

" OK sure mom. What is the address ?"

Mrs Anna said the address and I immediately know the place. I said my goodbyes to the ladies and went out to pick up some girl which I'm yet to know of.