Home Sweet Home

She had always wanted to talk to Romeo since the first day she met him in a combined class, she was restless, not like she's always like this to every handsome boy but the name 'Romeo' always makes her heart to race.

Vivian grabbed all the confidence in the world to approach Romeo, Just getting near she felt drained and wanted to go back. Romeo turned to look around and caught sight of Vivian but that wasn't his interest, he turned to continue his discussion. Vivian bit her lip and finally stood beside him, she fidgeted with her fingers not knowing what to say to him.

"h-hi" her little voice said beside Romeo. Romeo turned to see the girl beside him "hey". His clique smirked on seeing the girl standing next to Romeo, they knew this one was also aching for Romeo because who wouldn't, Romeo is their dream and they suddenly picked interest in the little drama. The trio smirked at the girl.

"Um-mm, I don't know, mm, you care for a drink?" Vivian asked trying to avoid the gaze of the other trio.

Romeo looked at her from head to toe and smiled "will like to, but I'm busy here" he said pointing at the trio surrounding him. Vivian bit her lips, she knew this was coming, she disliked rejection.

"Oh okay, umm, can I have your number," it took her all the remaining confidence to utter this one.

This time all of them laughed. One of them said "hey, are you really hitting on Romeo" they laughed again.

"No not that, I-i just wanted to get his number to save it, you know this is the last day"

"But you didn't ask for mine" another one said

"I was about to" she lied "so Romeo, can I have your number?" Romeo brought out his pen from his pocket and took the girl's arm, Vivian heart was beating fast the moment he took her arm, he scribbled something on her arm and dropped it back.

Vivian looked at her arm, he wrote 'P4N' what was that? She thought. She looked up to ask what that was but they were long gone. She frowned her face, he wrote something weird on her arm and disappeared. "Hey, Vivy" Kiki approached her with excitement, "what happened, I saw him write something on your arm" she said taking Vivian's arm. She read the same thing and looked at her friend. "What is- hey why is your face like that" she asked

"Didn't you see how they made jest of me"

"That is boys for you. Is that why you frowned your face, no you don't want Romeo to see this" she chuckled but received a hard glare from Vivian.

"And what the hell did he write on my arm and disappeared, what is P4N?" questioned Vivian, her voice a bit loud. The people around that heard her turned to gaze at her, why are they staring?

"Oops, I think this is some code word or something" Kiki said in a whisper. "Because why did they turn when you said it"

"I think so too, let's find out" suggested Vivian.

"No, let's enjoy the party first" she said dragging Vivian to the photo booth "we didn't get any picture".

"Where is Ben"

The party ended around 10:00 in the night. The students departed to their various home, some went to their dorm, some left the school.

The next day, the school was so empty because it was holiday and the final students left in the morning.

Vivian was in the back seat of the taxi she boarded, she will miss her friends. The taxi stopped Infront of an estate, taxis were not allowed in the estate, so the stopped at the entrance. She got down and carried her luggage. She dragged the handle and rolled it on the interlock floor with another bag on her shoulder.

She smiled, finally relaxing in the scents of her home. Back for good! Vivian exulted within. Vivian, who closed her eyes taking in the serenity didn't know when she bumped into someone. Her luggage slipped from her hand and slid down. Not looking at the person she bumped into, she bent down and picked her luggage up. she dusted it even though there wasn't any dirt on it, and sighed in relief.

Vivian who had almost forgotten that she bumped into someone gasped in shock when she met the person's eyes. "I am so sorry, I actually forgot that I bumped into someone and went ahead to pick my luggage, you know I was supposed to apologize first, yeah, I'm sorry" she bit her lip, unable to meet his unwavering gaze.

The man who appeared to be way taller than Vivian, with a piercing on his nose and his dyed [blonde] hair braided all back looked down at the girl who was avoiding his gaze. he inserted his hand in his pocket and brought out a mini camera. he captured Vivian.

Vivian turned swiftly at the sound of a camera

click and that was when she finally saw the man fully. "what are you doing" she asked in a confused state.

"Capturing you of course" He smiled showing another piercing, on his smiley. Vivian wondered why a man has piercing. "I thought you would make a super model, your Cupid lips and brown eyes, the details we are looking for" he said, positioning his camera to have another picture.

Vivian furrowed her brows, still confused. In as much as she is delighted to hear the word 'modeling' she still needs to understand why he was taking her pictures without her permission. she extended her hand and covered the camera lens.

"Do you want me to sue you?, you can't take my pictures" Vivian insisted.

"Okay, I'm sorry for not introducing myself" he brought out a business card and handed it to Vivian "My name is Travis and I work with Elite modelling agency" Vivian parted her mouth in shock and closed it immediately. Elites modelling agency the biggest modelling agency in LA. Is this her dream Infront of her? she asked herself.

"We are in search of some runway model for a new brand fit collection. And permit me to say this, darling you are what we are looking for" said Travis with a smile. He came to the estate to run some errands but seeing this amazing girl that is the complete details they were searching for, made his day.

Vivian didn't know the right words to use right now, she is standing Infront of an Elite agency and she must appear perfect but she has already screwed up when she bumped into him, Vivian! she slightly hit her forehead.

"Nice knowing that you are from Elite agency, I will put this into consideration and send you a feedback soon enough sir" she said with a bow trying to be composed.

"Gracias, do call this number okay"

"I will" she said with a smile

"Okay, see you soon" he said and departed from the estate.

Vivian throbbing heart needed some time to regain herself. She will finally fulfill her dream.

She got to her family's gate and pressed a button, soon the door was opened by their house gateman.

"Welcome little ma'am vivy" he said, smiling sheepishly. he helped her with the luggage.

"Thank you Sam" Vivian responded with a smile "just say Vivy"

Samuel nodded. he helped her and carried the bag upstairs. The door was opened by her father.

"Daddy!" Vivian dropped the bag on the floor and rushed to hug her father.

"Vivy" he hugged her daughter, "how have you been"

"I'm fine daddy, you didn't come to pick me today" she nagged still hugging her father

"I know my daughter, my hands were tied down with duties, you took the taxi, hmm my Vivy has grown" he chuckled while patting her head.

"I know daddy, but you will make it up to me" said Vivian and wrapped her arms tighter around Mr. Patrick.

Mr. Patrick smiled "anything for Vivy" they hugged for some seconds and later separated. Vivian carried her bags to her room, had her bath and came down to have lunch with her father.

After praying Vivy digged right into her food,

"Your cousins are coming tomorrow, Vivy" her father said eating from his plate.

"That's good, Mansi will come right?" She asked

"Yes all of them"

Vivian smiled, at least their empty house will be lively. She remembered something and wanted to talk about it but was not sure if that was the right time to talk about it, since she came back today, she decided to wait till tomorrow she will tell her dad.

"Where will you take me to, Daddy?" she asked her father

"It's a surprise Vivy, don't talk while eating it's a bad habit, Ms. Graduate"

Vivian chuckled and continued eating.

After lunch her dad took her out for shopping and amusement park. It was dusk and Vivian had her dinner outside with her father, she took her bath and climbed the bed. She covered herself with the duvet, she switched on her phone, she really missed her friends.

She wanted to chat Kiki but she wasn't active, so she dropped a message; 'Kiki, are you home? and don't forget to greet your people, I miss you'

She sent it and dropped her phone on the nightstand. She needed a very good sleep to make up all the sleepless night she had while in Knowles. Oh she really miss Knowles University.

Not up to 10 mins she remembered something and switched her phone again, she slid into Kiki's inbox 'did you find out what P4N means?'

The next day, Vivian the sleepyhead rolled on her already scattered sheets, she felt something light on her ankle like someone was tapping her

"Vivy, Vivy" a very tiny voice called her name, she squinted her eyes trying to adjust to the bright sunlight. She yawned still feeling the light tap, must be a cat "ahhhhhh!!" She jumped down from her bed, where is the cat?. She looked around and caught sight of her baby cousin who was holding the thick duvet, trying to climb down from the Queen size bed.

"Vivy!" She smiled showing her front toothless gum while approaching Vivian to hug her. Vivian smiled and crouched down to meet the little size of her baby cousin "Fifi!" She carried her in her arms "how are you Fifi"

"I am fine, you sleep late Vivy" Fifi said wrapping her small arms around Vivian's neck.

Vivian smiled, understanding what the girl said. She swung around making little Fifi to chuckle

"Where is Mansi and Joshua?" Vivian asked, carrying Fifi downstairs.

"Look" Fifi said pointing at her siblings that were watching the TV in the sitting room.

Mansi and Joshua turned when they heard the voice of Fifi. Mansi got up and rushed to hug her cousin and friend

"Hey" Vivian dropped Fifi on the floor and hugged Mansi. "You didn't come to my room"

"You sleep a lot, i didn't want to disturb your sleep but this one already had" Mansi said looking at Fifi who was now playing with the toy on the couch. They both laughed

Vivian took a couch pillow and hurled it at Joshua "you want me to greet you special because you are taller than me"

" And older". Joshua smiled, he stood up and hugged his cousin "how are you doing graduate"

Vivian rolled her eyes and walked to sit on the opposite couch "why is everyone with the graduate title, it irks, where is uncle and aunt?"

"They left immediately after dropping us, When is your graduation ceremony? " Mansi asked

"Next Saturday, how many days will you guys stay?"

"Two weeks"

"Yes, let's go for shopping today"

"The one you did yesterday is called what?" Asked Mr. Patrick making his way to the sitting room. Vivian bit her lips "Good morning dad"

"Good morning, you sleep a lot and I think you will start morning exercises to get rid of that habit"

"No daddy, I hate exercise, I promise to wake up early from today" Vivian said pouting

"I have contacted your gym instructor, so get ready tomorrow by 5am"