*Next morning*
“Good morning Des” Michael yawned as he walked downstairs
“Hope you slept well?” Michael asked rubbing his eyes
“When did you come downstairs? When did you leave the bed and why did you leave me on the cold floor?” He asked again yawning widely
“I think you had a great night in my own room” Desmond said goofily
“Is something wrong? Did you perhaps sleep here?” Michael asked immediately he noticed dark wrinkles under Desmond eyes
“Yes, and that’s all thanks to someone”
“Why didn’t you sleep in the room?”
” you don’t remember?” Desmond asked as he stood on his feet
“Remember? What am I to remember?”
“Never mind.. but just know yesterday will be the last time you sleep in that room” Desmond said frankly before walking upstairs
“Did I do something really bad?” Michael asked no one in particular as he tried hard to remember what really happened but couldn’t
“I think it must have been something bad” he said, sitting on the sofa
“Should I cook for him? He might forgive me for wh@tëver I did” he thought and immediately Desmond ran out from his room
“Not in this house, brush that evil thought off…no more cooking for you” Desmond shouted from the stairs
“I will do everything concerning cooking or better still call Jenny to help us with it” Desmond said
“Just give me few minutes I will be in the kitchen” he added and walk back to his room
“Gosh, is he actually thinking of poisoning me a second time? I can’t believe that guy” Desmond said and collapse on his bed
*
*
* Larryberg’s mansion*
“Morning dad.. Sandra greeted walking to the sitting room
“Hope you slept well? He asked.. I guess you girls were tired from yesterday’s practice?”
“Yes dad.. it was really stressful”
“When is the audition again?” Andrew asked turning on the TV
“Dad .. don’t you think it’s too early for this?” Sandra asked, yawning
“It’s past 11am already” Andrew replied and immediately every ounce of sleep vanished from Sandra’s eyes
“11am? We have practice by 10:30am.. oh no I need to wake jasmine now” She said running to the room
“Wake up it’s 11am already” Sandra said tapping jasmine and jasmine sprang up from the bed
“We need to practice, the audition is tomorrow” Jasmine said standing up
“Yeah … Sandra replied and they both left for the bathroom for their morning routine.
They were done minutes later walked straight to the sitting room
“Good morning dad” Jasmine greeted with a smile
” Pretty as always” Andrew caress her hair and she blush
“You guys must really be tired so why pushing yourself so hard?” He asked but the girls kept mute
“I remembered coming home by 11pm, you guys were still practicing.. do you guys want to lose your voice before the audition?”
“See girls, what I’m insinuating is that, you two don’t even trust and believe in yourselves.. you guys are already great..Rest your voice for today so it could work perfectly tomorrow” Andrew concluded and Sandra and jasmine looked at each other
“When did you become a motivational speaker?” Sandra asked folding her hands
“I will be on my way now, I have a board meeting by 12pm” Andrew said ignoring his daughter’s question
“Thanks dad” Jasmine said and hugged Andrew and Sandra did same
*******
♠ Luther’s mansion, LA♠
“Good morning mom” Nirvana greeted immediately she sighted her mom in the sitting room
“Aren’t you going to school today? I heard you declined joining the GV band” Melissa said
“I will just go back to bed if you are here to persuade me into joining that band”
“I thought it was your dream, you’ve always wanted to join their band and date James” Melissa reminded
“What ? She wanted to date James?” Aliya asked, walking into the house
“And you, why aren’t you in school?” Melissa faced Aliya
“Ah that.. Aliya released a tight smile
“Ehrmm the.. the thing is….the
“What I’m saying is, they gave us a break because of the concert yesterday at school” Aliya replied
“So you wanted to date James?” Aliya asked, walking up to Nirvana
“Shut up @$$hOle, I told you about it a year ago”Nirvana replied
“You told me? Why don’t I seem to remember?” Aliya asked
“Then why didn’t you join their band?” Aliiya asked again and Nirvana scoffed
“I can’t believe you are asking this same question again” Nirvana replied and walk back to her room while Aliya followed behind
Melissa was about following them when her phone started ringing. She checked her phone and her heart skip beats immediately she saw the caller
?What do you want?.. she whisper-yell
? I’m sorry I called.. I just want to know how she’s fairing
? She’s fine and pls stop calling. I will be the one doing the calling… Melissa replied, almost in a whisper
“Who are you talking to?” Nirvana asked and fear grip Melissa immediately and the phone fell from her hands
“Mom, is everything okay?” She asked again, picking up the phone
She stared at the phone but noticed it was an unknown number
? Hello? Nirvana answered the phone while her mom tried taking it from her but couldn’t
“No, Nir… Nirvana gi…give me the phone” Melissa stuttered and tried collecting the phone again but Nirvana ran far away from her
The speaker couldn’t say anything but smile at the other end
? I’m just a close friend and a business partner to the Luther’s family.. the speaker said
? Is that so? Then why was mom working herself up? Nirvana asked still running round the sitting room with her mom and Aliya just stood looking at them
“I can’t believe even Lissa behaves like a kid” Aliya shook her head and sat down
“Here is your phone? Why are you behaving like someone who is hiding something? You should have just told me he’s a business partner” Nirvana said, sitting close to Aliya
“I know right” Melissa replied awkwardly
“I will be going to work now.. she fake a smile and walk back to her room
“What are we eating? I’m starving” Aliya said
“You know the way to the kitchen.. the maids are done cooking” Nirvana replied taking out her phone. And Aliya walked to the kitchen
She checked the school blog and saw so many comments about the concert. she smiled lightly
“I did the right thing” she said to herself as she laid on the couch.
*****
♠South Korea, Desmond’s Mansion♠
Desmond walked into the sitting room and found Michael watching a movie.
“Are you going somewhere?” Michael asked immediately he felt Desmond’s presence
“I want to do some cooking” Desmond replied before walking into the kitchen
The door bell rang and Desmond immediately knew it was Jenny. he sniffled the air and smiled
“And She brought some food” Desmond smiled again removing the apron
Michael got the door revealing Jenny who was holding a basket..
“Hey kid, you’re here” Michael said and Jenny sigh walking fully inside pushing Michael lightly out of her way
“Hey Desmond” Jenny said and took long stride to Desmond before hugging him
“I brought you guys some food” Jenny said
“I Know” Desmond replied, forgetting he was still hugging Jenny
When are you planning to disengage from the hug? Michael said in his head and Desmond quickly disengage from the hug when he realized he was still holding unto Jenny
Jenny smiled lightly before putting the food on the table.. she served them including herself and they ate and talked about about their upcoming audition
*
*
Hours later
Jenny checked the time and released it was 7pm already. She wanted to stay longer but she had no idea if Desmond would agree
“You need to go home” Michael said and Jenny roll her eyes
“That’s my decision to make and not yours” Jenny said looking at Desmond while Desmond just stared at them..
“Tell her to go”Michael said in his mind but Desmond sigh and immediately Micheal’s stomach growled loudly
“I’ll cook something before leaving then.. I see you are hungry” Jenny smiled
“I’m not hu… Michael didn’t complete his statement when he stomach growled again
“Fine, cook and leave” Michael said and sat down..
Gosh, I h@të her nerves.. he said in his mind
“It’s all your fault” Michael said again and Desmond stared at him
“What if I tell you I like her?” Desmond said and Michael eyes widdened.. he didn’t want to believe what Desmond just said
“I don’t know how it happened.. but she’s somehow replacing Sera” Desmond said
“What? You can’t do that Desmond” Michael yelled and Jenny ran back into the sitting room
“Is everything okay?” She asked and Michael glared at her disgustingly
“Just mind your business and leave” he said coldly
“Why do you h@të me this much?” Jenny asked walking closer to him but he didn’t say anything.. he didn’t want to offend Desmond with his words
“Just continue with what you were doing” Michael replied and sat down quietly while Jenny smile before walking back to the kitchen
Minutes later, Jenny was done and they all sat down to eat
Michael wasn’t happy as he ate. He wasn’t the quiet type but right now, he decided to be quiet
Jenny was about putting food into her mouth when part of the sauce dropped on her clothes..
“Your clothes” Desmond said and she smiled
“I will just changed them when I go home”Jenny smile broadly
I wish he would asked me to stay.. jenny thought, staring at him
“Follow me.. if it’s stays there for long, it’s gonna ruined your dress” Desmond said and grabbed her hand leading her to his room
Jenny smiled widely as she followed him
Michael let out a frustrated sigh.. he didn’t finish his food before walking to his room
Jenny got into Desmond’s room and her mouth dropped open.. his room was just too big and beautiful..
Desmond gave her one of his shirt to change into and she mouthed a “thank you” to him before walking into the bathroom and came back some minutes later.
Desmond took her stained clothes to the bathroom and removed the stains with his powers then wet it to avoid being suspected.
He walked back to his room and met jenny already sitted on the bed..
“I will go clean the table” Desmond said and made to walk out when jenny suddenly grabbed him by the hand.
“Can’t you just be my boyfriend?”Jenny asked staring directly into his eyes while he just stared at her without a word
“I want to be your girlfriend, I want to own your heart” Jenny said again, staring wistfully at him and before he could say a word, she pulled him down to her level engaging him in a hot kiss
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TBC
