CHAPTER 9: I Dare You

Today is my sister's concert. I've been looking forward to it since last week. She's been practicing so hard and I can't wait to see it. 

As for Cole, it's been a month since I got close to him. He's still being a jerk as always. He often pranked me at school such as spilling his food to me, hid my book and put a glue to my book. 

The bullies have been ignoring me because they saw me being bullied by Cole so they all were happy for that.

Even though he bullied me, he made me play PS5 with him. He often lose too and he hates me for it. We spent a lot of time together and he's nice when we're alone. That's why I started to like him. 

We have this weird hate relationship at school but pretty chill when we're alone. I guess he's just embarassed to be with me since I'm this nerd who dressed like a nun. 

And he still called me as his girlfriend. 

Back to my sister's concert. I looked at myself in the mirror and smiled. I'll be going there as Katherina Locks. I dressed beautifully with my hair curled loosely. I put my make up on and then put on my highheels. I'm ready to go. Grabbing my bag and walked downstairs. 

"Ready?" Dean askee.

"Yeah." I checked myself on the mirror downstairs one last time. 

"You look beautiful, honey." I turned to my mom who is looking so beautiful too. She's wearing an emerald dress that falls to her ankle. 

"You too, mom. You look so stunning." 

"Thank you, darling. Oh! We will be having dinner later in a private restaurant, I'll tell the driver to drop you there after the show." She said and I nodded.

"You should go first, Cas." I turned to Vincent and then he pointed at the time. I nodded and bid my goodbyes to everyone. 

We're going there separately and I don't mind about it at all. Even though sometimes I want to sit together with them. 

After 20 minutes, I arrived at the venue. I saw my sister's banner everywhere and can't help but so proud of her. She has a lot of fans too. 

"Katherina Locks!" Someone said and all the media attention turned to me. I smiled widely and they started asking questions about how do I know Clarissa and things like that. 

I thanked them and walked inside. I entered the theater and walked towards my own seat. I'm so excited and suddenly my brother texted me to go to my sister's waiting room. 

I got up and walked towards the backstage. Her manager already waiting for me and I quickly ran to her. 

"Rissa!" I squealed as I walked inside and found my brothers already there.

"Hey sis." I hugged her.

"Nervous?" I asked. 

"Yeah, a bit." She nodded.

"You'll do great, I can't wait to see you play." I said and suddenly my parents entered the room.

"Thank you." 

"Honey." Mom hugged Rissa and my dad followed. 

"We can't wait to see you play." My dad said proudly. 

"Let's take a photo together." Dean suggested and my dad gave his phone to Rissa's manager. I stood between my mom and the twins. We took a couple of photos and my mom wrapped his arms around Vincent hugging him tightly. 

"I miss having a vacation with you guys." Mom said.

"Let's have a vacation then." Dean said.

"Singapore?" Victor asked.

"Let's talk over dinner later, let's give Rissa some space for her to get ready." Dad asked. 

"Okay then.. love you." I kissed her cheek. I got out first and walked back to my seat. 

"I'm sorry, are you Katherina Locks?" The person who sat beside me said. I turned to him and he smiled. He's kinda cute and he has a dimple on his left cheek.

"Yes."

"I'm Kenneth Winston. Nice to meet you." 

"Nice to meet you too, Kenneth. You come here alone?" I asked.

"Yes, I like classical music. I'm a fan of Clarissa, she's an awesome pianist." 

"Me too, she's the greatest. Wait! I've seen you somewhere.." I said as I looked at him closely. 

"I'm your director when you make the perfume ads." He chuckled. 

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. I feel bad." I apologized right away.

"It's okay, we both meet a lot of people on daily basis." He said and I nodded.

"So you like Clarissa?" I asked.

"Yes, she's amazing and her skill is just out of this world.

"She is." Thank God that we don't look alike that much. I took most of my mom's genes when she took my mom's. The show started and the whole show was more than amazing. She looked so beautiful and elegant. 

I can clap all day for her. She's so talented and I'm glad that I can witness it everyday for it. 

After the show ended, I bid my goodbyes to Kenneth and got into the car so I can go straight to the private restaurant that my family booked. 

My parents arrived first and I walked into the building. I grabbed my phone from my bag and bumped into someone. The guy caught me intime and I looked up to see Cole. My eyes widen and I took a step back.

"You okay?" He asked.

"I'm fine, thanks." I said as I lowered my head again. 

"Look where you going next time.." He said and I nodded. Thank God, he didn't say anything. I took the lift and went up to the third floor. I walked into the private room and saw my parents already there. I sat beside my mom.

"How was it?" Mom asked as he put some strands of hair behind my ear.

"It was amazing.." I said and I grabbed the menu. I checked what's for today and started to play while waiting for others.

"Hey." Dean joined and sat next to me. He ruffled my hair and I turned to him annoyed.

"Stop it!" I smacked his hand.

"What did I miss?" Vincent walked in and sat beside dad.

"Dean is annoying!" I hissed as he ruffled my hair again. Victor walked in and sat beside his twin. 15 minutes later, Clarissa joined us. 

"How was it?" She asked and we all gave her compliments. She's amazing and we all know that but sometimes she doubts herself a lot. 

"I have an announcement to make." Dad said after we ordered out food.

"What is it?" Dean asked him confused.

"After Cassie graduates, we can finally go public. There will be an event for the company in 3 months and we can show ourselves there." Dad said and I'll end up following them anyway. 

My phone vibrated. 

Cole Harrison: Come to my house tomorrow, I have a new game.