CILIA'S POV Everyone seems to have forgotten today's my birthday and it's really disappointing. I'm disappointed! How could they all forget?! Even my best friends, when Jasmine could remember? Maybe the boys aren't aware since I didn't tell them, but I told Jay during one of our previous dates and yet I didn't get a wish at least from him.Kim also forgot, but most of all how could my best friends forget my birthday? This is the first time such is happening. They are usually the first to wish me a happy birthday on every other year but what happened today? Even my parents and siblings remembered, my friends in school did so why them?We all left home at different timing in the morning because we all happened to have a really busy day...I understand we've had lots on our minds these past few weeks especially of recent, still, it couldn't have been as bad as this. It's evening already and I didn't get a single text message from either of them. Even little Candace whispered a happy bi
NARRATIVEARIEL'S JEWELERY COMPANY, LOS ANGELESElizabeth Scott sat in her large comfy office with her friend Lillian Wilbert as they chatted and admired the latest brand of jewelries Elizabeth's company produced."This brand is perfect Lizzy, I think I'm taking it." Lillian Wilbert said as she ran a hand through complete set of diamond her friend's brand just produced."Thanks Lil but do you think Ashley would love this?" Elizabeth asked her friend sceptically. Ashley is her second bestfriend, Tania's mom."Of course Lizzy, just wait. I'll snap and send it to her on WhatsApp now and you'll see hear her screaming for hers." Lillian said and Elizabeth chuckled."Oh sure." She laughed. Lillian smiled and took out her phone from her bag. She scrolled through and her eyes widened on seeing the five missed calls from her first child, Jasper. Her phone was on silent mode all the while so she didn't hear it ring.'What could be wrong? Isn't he away in Australia with his dad?' She wondered."
TANIA'S POVI smiled as I stared at the lovebirds. Soon they broke their ethereal kiss and stared into each others eyes with so much love. I'm so happy for my best friend.Many walked to them and congratulated them, I smiled as I walked with Elle towards them."Congratulations to the newest couple in town." I hugged them. "Jay you must keep your promise to her, don't ever let her regret this if you do, we'll come after you." I said smilingly but I was serious."Thanks Rosy but there wouldn't be any reason for that." Jay said as he looked at Lia, she was grinning like a teenage girl."That'll be good." I smiled and stepped away for Elle."I'm in support of Tania, Jay. Keep your word dude." She said to him and hugged Lia. "Congrats sweetie." She smiled and Lia giggled."Thanks so much bests. I love you both." She threw her arms around us and we laughed. Some guests came and took Jay away."We love you too Lia cupcake." I said teasingly."She's right bumblebee." Elle added and Lia laughe
DANIELLE'S POV"So your major is in tennis ball?" Jade asked Dan as he shoved his sour cream and onion chips into his mouth. "Exactly! What about you?" Dan asked, leaning back on his chair after picking up his malted milkshake from the table and sipping from it."Well I major in football, just for the fun though." Jade replied and I smiled as I watched them went on an on, discussing sports.Oh yes. It's around twelve noon and since I was lecture free for the period, I had them come over to the cafeteria to meet me and then, I introduced them properly to each other. I'm glad they are getting along easily.I turned my attention to my laptop while taking a sip from my milkshake. I smiled satisfactorily when I opened my student portal and saw my test results, as usual I did excellent, still topping my department alongside few others with my 5.0 CGPA.I smiled and picked up my sandwich and just as I shoved it into my mouth, a student ran in the cafeteria, clearly excited and began saying
KIM LISA'S POVWe stared at Mrs Hanna, trying to comprehend what she just said. She suddenly smiled and I looked at the girls in confusion, they both had same confused expression as me."Hanna can you please enlighten us on what you just said?" Saline asked as she leaned forward beside me."Black Diva's done a lot for me and my family. If this is the little I can do to help her and you kind girls, I'd do that. I'll tell you the little I know and with that, you should probably be able to connect the dots." She said and we smiled."A week before my sister died last December, she had called me privately and made me sit by her bedside in her hospital room and had told me the things I'll be sharing with you now." She said and we listened with rapt attention and extreme curiosity."Ten years ago my sister got pregnant for a black American man who was her boyfriend whom she thought loved her and would get married to her when he hears the good news. But sadly, he was a pretender and had a fa
JAY'S POV I walked down the hallway, heading for the stage with my director, manager, bodyguards and several other assistants. The long awaited day is finally here and I'm dressed in a gold mirror sequin Jacket coat with matching pants and sneakers. My wrists and fingers were adorn in silver bracelets and rings, my right ear bore a diamond earring. Part of my hair was jelled backwards, leaving few strands to cover a part of my face. Long story short, I look fabulous. I could hear the thousands of fans screaming my name even from a reasonable distance. We were about reaching the backstage when I came face to face with none other than Suzy... What is she doing here?!A single glance at her, I already took in her appearance. She was dressed in a black lace up dress with gladiator heels.I was about walking past her when she called me."Olenmanieyo oppa (it's been a while oppa)." She said smirkingly, while titling her head seductively. I rolled my eyes away."Sujiga mwoya?(What
CILIA'S POV I had walked down the hallway from the backstage, looking for Jay when I came upon Ferdinand and his escorts. Ferdinand told me he was talking with a girl and directed me on where I'll see them. After walking down briefly, I came upon him having a heated conversation with Suzy. Yeah, he had shown me her picture. The good thing was that I'm thankful to Kim because my Korean is now very much better. I could understand almost all words in Korean now and speak fluently a little. I'm not yet perfect in it.I was so happy when I heard Jay defending me and still professing his love for me even when I wasn't there. It made me realize that I'd never have any reason to regret my decision with him. What got me angry was when I discovered she was trying to blackmail Jay, but then she's so clueless because she thinks he's dumb.So here am I right now, smirking at her as she tried to wiggle free from my tight grip. She thinks she can just throw her palm easily over my face..."naega ne
DANIELLE'S POVI walked out of the kitchen into the living room and smiled on seeing Candace and Alexis playing with Candace's cute white toy poodle. Yesterday evening was so lit at Jay's music concert, seeing three best friends support each other on stage made me realize how perfect their friendship is.Roe, Emerald and Arianna would be traveling to England tomorrow but they'd return after they've accomplished their mission, aside Arianna of course...Candy would be leaving for New York today in a matter of minutes to be precise and clearly Alexis is gonna miss her a lot, most especially because she gets attached to people easily. I noticed that.Alexis had a faraway look in her eyes although she smiled as she ran her hands through the dog's fur. Kim was upstairs in her room, Tania was out with Carl and Lia was dressing up to accompany Candy to the jetport...I dropped the sprite can on a glass table and leaned by the wall as I watched them play with the poodle. Candy was feeding he
FIVE YEARS LATER...DANIELLE'S POV I couldn't help but smile as I stood before our portraits on the wall. Both the wedding photos and my photos from the past, the ones Dan drew. My life have been filled with excess happiness and fulfilment since I met my soulmate and my lost sister returned to me. I'll forever remain grateful to the Almighty, who saw us through it all and completed my family. My parents lives have been filled with so much smiles and laughter since Ariel came back our lives. The past five years is one I'd forever be thankful for.I graduated from Royal Empire University three years ago with the girls and got awarded as the best in my field of study, a month later Dan and I got married and traveled to Sweden for our honeymoon, we returned back to America and decided to settle at New York City in our own Mansion. DSD recruited after we all graduated from Royal Empire, we had to quit dancing after school because of the stage of life we entered immediately. Ariel
FINAL CHAPTER DANIELLE'S POVI watched with teary eyes as mom and dad alighted from the jet and ran towards Alexis who had immediately taken off after them. Yeah, it's noon already and we are back in Sacramento and at the Jetport precisely.Aunt Hanna and I had successfully explained it all to Ariel and she was initially stunned of course. But now, she's clearly excited and happy to know she have parents and that we are siblings.The Jetport was filled with cars and vehicles of newsmen and reporters as they hung around, taking the scene and broadcasting live.My closest friends are here also. Carl, Jade, Jasmine, DSD crew, Kim Lisa, Emerald and Roe, Lucia, Katie, even Arianna, Jay, my bestfriends and of course, my heartcode Daniel. He was standing right beside me with his arm wrapped over my shoulders while I leaned against him. I couldn't stop thanking them all again, they really tried a lot. If not for them all I might have lost Ariel the second time without even reali
#NEXT MORNING ALEXIS'S POV I peeled my eyes open slowly and frowned upon seeing my environment and situation. My eyes widened more when I recalled what happened. I sat up quickly and looked around the unpleasant old looking warehouse. Goons stood around watching me strictly.I became scared upon realizing that I've been kidnapped. Oh no! I lost Candy's gift bracelet. I said within me on looking at my wrist and not finding the rainbow colored, leather bracelet she gifted me on our parting.Wait! Why am I here anyway? Why would someone kidnap me within the vicinity of my school? Everyone must be scared right now; Hector, Aunt Hanna, Diva and the DSD girls, including those handsome idols.It's a pity I didn't get to see Diva's surprise. I'm scared...Oh don't be scared Alexis, Diva would come to rescue you. She's your angel remember?I looked down at my other wrist and smiled secretly. The bracelet I promised never to takeoff was still there. Oops! But I lost Candy's
NARRATIVECarl stared at his laptop in confusion, as he watched the goons carried the unconcious looking girl out of the black jeep and into the already ready orange coloured chopper. Seems they were too late. Of course, he did successfully tracked down the vehicle but what's the point of sending the guards after them when the chopper is already taking off into the sky? Leaving behind the empty vehicle.Several maids and workers stood around in worry as they whispered to themselves.Ahh, Mrs Hannah is present too. She ran over immediately Alexis's school notified her of the child's abduction.Carl looked backwards at the perplexed Jay and Kim Lisa for suggestion.Jay was walking up and down the living room as he made a call, his hand raking his blonde hair at intervals. Kim fondle her nails as she looked down at the laptop."What do you think we should do? We can't possibly send guards over there, the chopper took off already." He said as he looked at her."That's right, I'll call th
CILIA'S POVWhat does Kim mean by Alexis not being at home?I quickly took out my phone and began dialing Antonio's number, while casting my eyes out the car window at Jay.He was just stepping out of the ice cream shop, his right hand was holding the ice cream bag and his other was holding his phone to his ear. Seems like he's on a call...I returned my attention to the call, the phone's been ringing for a while now but he ain't picking up...Panick already set in as I placed a call again, it rang and just when I thought no one's gonna answer, it connected."Where have you been Antonio? I've been calling for ages?!" I yelled."I'm sorry Ma'am but this ain't the guard speaking. This is the vice principal of Haley's Comprehensive school..." A lady's voice said."What?! Where's he?""They were found lying unconscious at the lavatory and are presently receiving instant treatment at the school's clinic. We are deeply sorry for such inconvenience." She said and I panicked more as I felt a
LUCIA'S POV "Thanks so much for your time Professor Adams." I said smilingly as I made my way out of his cozy office."Anytime Queen Lucy." He smiled and I waved and walked out.As I took the elevator back to the last floor, I smiled as I stared at her personal contact in my phone. With this I know she'll forgive me totally, Diva's so broad hearted.Oh my gosh! I should hurry before that silly girl does something I'm very sure she'll regret.The door opened and I made my way quickly to the car park. Typing away on my phone... DANIELLE'S POVI nod my head as I hummed along to the classical music playing on my car stereo.I was heading back home after buying the gorgeous white poodle for Alexis. I can't wait to see the smile on her face when she sees it. The thought of that is making me smile already as I look sideways at the adorable little poodle beside me.The girls are still in school I think and Alexis should be home already, it's few minutes past her closing hours.As I sang a
ELINA'S POVI entered my car and the guard closed the door after me. I touched my cheek in disbelief, Lucia slapped me! Well I pushed her too far by talking about her mom in that regard but she caused it.What am I missing? When did she suddenly changed? Something doesn't feel right. When I mentioned her getting back at Diva for taking her fame, crush and friend she didn't seem concerned about it. But up till last month, she was still notorious as ever. She had even hired goons to beat up a medical student who had made a mocking meme of her, till he was hospitalized. So why's she acting differently now, I thought she would be excited like she used to be? Did she change?I sighed and brought out my phone and began to surf their student website for any updates about her. I've been so busy these few weeks that I've been off the internet.I came upon several headlines and I was beyond shocked.CAMPUS QUEEN APOLOGIZES TO ALL STUDENTS REMORSEFULLY THROUGH CAMPUS RADIOQUEEN LUCIA SUDDENLY W
LUCIA'S POV I walked into Balmont's cafe and saw her already seated there. I stride over to her and sat down. The only reason I'm here is because of the fact that she'd mentioned Diva's name. Johnny also said to come and see what she's up to."Oh you are here." She smiled while I just stared at her."Why's this place quiet and devoid of customers?" I asked, as I scanned around. "I bought it for a few minutes so I can have a quiet conversation with you. Don't worry, I also took care of the CCTV." She said and I couldn't help but scoff. Whatever she wants to say must be pretty illegal..."How long has it been? Nine years? It's really good to see you again Lucia. You look much more matured and way prettier than I last remembered." She said smilingly and I rolled my eyes away. She didn't change, still really slender with her mother's brunette hair although I noticed she dyed some part of it to blonde. Her dress style was like that of a total badass girl."Look Lucia, I'm really sorry f
DANIELLE'S POVEveryone sat down for breakfast at the dinning table. We were all dressed up as it's a Monday and we all have classes. I settled for toasted bread and milk, Alexis was having cereals, Lia and Kim were having noodles and Tania settled for pancakes with a glass of orange juice. We ate in silence, while I kept my eyes on Tania's waterfall braid, it really looks pretty on her. Carl would be returning to South Korea soon, he told me in our chat yesternight."Are we practicing today girls?" Kim suddenly asked, looking up at me in particular. "We didn't practice for some time now due to Lia's birthday and Jay's concert. So I guess we should." I said shruggingly. They all nodded approvingly and continued eating. I smiled and looked at Alex beside me, she just dropped her spoon."Thanks everyone. I'll head for school now." She said smilingly."Okay Alex, do take care alright?" The girls said and she nodded.I stared silently at her for a while wondering about this ominous feel