DANIELLE'S POV
The drive from Los Angeles, great city of California where our parents reside to Sacramento, the capital city of California state, was awesome. I mean, it was splendid.I had gone to meet up with the girls as agreed at our favorite spot, a playground park in Los Angeles. From there, we had raced in our cars, although stopping at intervals to either rest or eat down to Sacramento where the Royal Empire University was located.Right now, I'm seated on my bed in the dormitory room three of us shared, with legs crossed, eyes puckered in concentration as I browse through my course outline for the semester with my laptop. My aim is to become the best and most renowned phytologist in America. I know right, such big dreams I have.I'd just adjusted my reading glass when from nowhere, Tania jumped on my bed. She does that whenever she's up to something mischievous, like right now. She have a silly smile plastered over her beautiful face."Tania, what now!" I exclaimed while removing my glasses. She giggled."You know me too well girlfriend." She winked. But of course, she's right."Okay, spill it out." I closed the laptop and dropped it on my reading table which is very close to my bed."So I was thinking," she began"Okay..." I urged"Are you gonna give Jade a yes?" She asked, cupping her face with both hands as she looked at me."Oh that," I lay down on my back and stared at the ceiling. "I don't really know, Jade's a good guy and I like him as a friend but to date him? No, I don't feel anything for him. He isn't bad but the feelings gotta be reciprocated you know." I gushed out."Uh-huh, calm down girlfriend I understand you clearly okay?" She smiled."Yeah I know," I hummed tiredly.Tania stood up from my bed."Where are you going?" I asked her."Chill girl, just wanna get a drink" she replied."Get me a glass too." I said."Alright." She walked off.I met Jade when I was in year one during a departmental function and since then, we've been friends. Although I knew he had this crush on me but he never made any advances, until the closure of last semester when he confessed his feelings. I made it clear to him that I couldn't date him, but he was persistent so I had to tell him I would think about it. I'm expected to give him a reply at the commencement of this semester. But trust me, my answer is still No.Cilia came in panting heavily like she has been running."Oh Elle," she began. Just then, Tania came in from the kitchen holding a tray containing two glass of apple juice. Cilia quickly grabbed a glass."Thanks Tania," she said before completely draining the glass.Tania looked at me with raised eyebrows. I shrugged and smiled. "I will just get another glass. Here! have this" she handed me the second glass."Thanks sweetie," I winked at her."Don't mention Elle. Lia you have to tell us why the hell you came in panting like you were chased all the way. But first," she collected the empty glass cup from Lia. "wait till I return!" Cilia hummed a response tiredly and she walked into the kitchen with the tray and empty glass cup.Minutes later, we were all seated on the bedroom sofa, listening to Cilia talk about some guy."So I was passing by the dorm's common room after meeting Jasmine in her room. Remember I told you girls I was gonna ask her to send me the link to our departmental courses for this semester since she's my department course representative." She looked at us to know if we are following. I simply nod my head in agreement."Yeah, yeah. So what happened?" Tania asked impatiently."Okay on my way back here, I saw some group of girls gathered in different parts of the common room, discussing about something with utmost interest. Curious? I decided to see for myself what the shush was all about. I discovered they were actually looking at their phones and I asked a girl nearby what's going on. She showed me her phone and I saw to my greatest surprise and happiness that 'Daniel Roberts' of The Kings Industry in New York City, would be joining this Campus as a year3 student in Business Administration department. My department..." Lia narrated grinning from the fact of being in the same department but different levels with literally the hottest and one of the most popular guys in America."Oh my God! Lia are you for real?" Tania squeeled in amazement"Yes babe. It was his official I*******m account" Lia affirmed grinning even more. "So that's why you came in panting heavily like that." I said not really flattered by the news. "Oh yes, Elle. I ran all the way through the stairs to tell you guys.""Oh really," I said sarcastically."Common Elle, you need to loosen up a bit. You are no fun girl." Tania said laughingly."I know right," I chuckled."I think Tania is right. At this rate you might end of being a spinster." Lia joked."You are 22 for crying out loud. You should loosen up and let a guy in. You seal up too tight." she said."Enough drama girls. I will, when the time is right. I don't wanna be heartbroken yet. I'm too fragile for that. That's why I'm holding back. Besides, I haven't met my soulmate yet." I snapped.They place their hands on my shoulders comfortingly. They are both exposed to the dating world. Cilia's got a boyfriend in same campus with us "Eddie". And Tania just got her heart broken three months ago by that stupid, unappreciative idiot "Jeff". It took a while before she got back to normal. I don't wanna face that but who knows what the future holds?I smiled appreciatively at them."Let's lighten the mood girls. Who wanna hear the remaining part of my story?" Lia asked happily. That's one thing I like about her. She's always full of life. It's very rare to see Lia angry. Great personality she's got.Tania and I both replied simultaneously "Meeee!!!" we squeeled and she laughed."Alright girls. So while I was still at the common room, Queen Bee entered with her bodyguard friends." She emphasized more on the 'Queen Bee' with her fingers.We know who she was referring to. It's Lucia, the campus Queen and only daughter of the owner of Royal Empire University. She's a rude, spoilt girl who thinks she have the whole world bowing at her feet. Due to her bad character, many students dislike her. We have no issues with her of recent but we highly detest her character so we avoid her at all costs or more like she avoids us.Not that we're scared but because we hate troubles and unnecessary publicity."She walked into the common room with Penny and Katie following side by side. You know the annoying thing she said 'I know you girls must have seen the I*******m post. But I want you to listen carefully to what I'm gonna say. I don't wanna see any of you cheap sluts hanging around Daniel Roberts. He's mine and mine alone. Anyone who wanna dare me should try' after her announcement, little miss universe carried her tiny body and flat face and walked out with her little bodyguard friends."By the time Lia was done with her story, we were already laughing our ass out not because of what she said, but because of her dramatic manner and the face she made while at it."Geez girl, why ain't you in the theatre arts department?" I asked laughingly."I agree, girl you're so good at this." Tania said still laughing."I know right," Cilia applaud herself.We couldn't help but laugh outrightly again.____ Some Thirty minutes later, Cilia was fast asleep on her bed after her little drama. Tania busied herself with a novel on her bed_something she's addicted to. And myself, I had just finished talking with my parents via video call. It felt so good to see and hear them again. Missing them already and it's barely 22hrs since I left home.I picked up my phone and busied myself with it. I hope it turns out to be an amazing semester.DANIEL'S POV I wind down my car window and stared with displeasure at the gate of the University I will be spending the rest of my education in_all thanks to my father.He had insisted that I needed a transfer from Newark University in New York City, to Royal Empire University and had even worked the transfer himself despite my pleas.According to him, I was lazing around being a model that I lost focus in business administration which I was supposed to be focused in. He insisted I needed a change of environment and school so I could be more focused. Though he said that, I was sure that wasn't the reason for my transfer. Few weeks ago, my parents had travelled down to Sacramento for a business meeting and while at the meeting, they had met with an old friend 'Mr Johns Caden' who happened to be the owner of Royal Empire University. While talking about the old times and all, my parents got to know he had a daughter few years younger than me and so Dad had suggested that their daughter
LUCIA'S POV I sat in my room in my father's mansion which is within the campus, talking with my friends 'Penny and Katie' about the love of my life and my long time crush Daniel, while having a maid paint my nails. Heavens know I have always wanted to meet him and be with him as his girl and so they answered my prayers sooner than I expected. When Dad told me about the plan, I was so elated and I had immediately given out instructions to those bitches never to near him or they will meet my wrath."When is he gonna meet your Dad?" Penny asked as she typed on her phone. "He ought to do that soon," Katie said as she bubbled the gum in her mouth."I wouldn't know but I guess he'll do that soon." I replied.There was a knock on the door. I guess it's one of the maids."Come in," I said. The door opened and a made came in."Ma...Ma'am," she stuttered head bowed. Yeah, the terror I had inflicted on them make them to be scared of offending me. And that's what I wanted."I give you ten seco
DANIELLE'S POV"Uhmm...so you are saying you are in school already and will like to see me soon?" "Yes please, when you are less busy. You remember our last conversation right?" His deep voice boomed from the other end of the phone. Gosh! He sure wouldn't give up. I looked down at Tania's hair I was dressing. She sat down facing the mirror while I have her hair stretched and trimmed. "Jade, I guess you know my answer already. Don't you?""Of course not. I wouldn't, except you tell me. That's why I'm asking us to meet soon when you are chanced. If that's fine with you." He replied"Okay, will let you know when I'm free. But Jade, please you gotta accept any decision I make on this issue." I said matter of factly. "Elle, why are you sounding like this? I trust your decision would be in my favour. Will talk to you later." He said"Alright then." He ended the call."Jeez!" I exclaimed. Tania smiled."Jade again." She said"Yeah, Jade AGAIN!" I emphasized.I looked at Cilia. She was lyi
LUCIA'S POV "But Lu, does this make any sense? I mean from what you just said that guy acted so cold to you. So how are you gonna win him over?" Penny asked, looking so disturbed. I smirked."Besides, you haven't said anything concerning introducing us to the other idols." Katie added, sipping from her glass of strawberry."You dummy. I've gotta get Dan to like me first before I can get closer to his friends. That's what matters right now to me. Since you brought this up, why don't you try winning Jay on your own?" I hissed slightly annoyed. How could she think of that at the moment."Oh common Lucia. I'm sorry I didn't mean to make you angry. I won't do that again okay." Katie pleaded. I smiled. I can't stay angry at my friends for long."It's okay. You are forgiven.""Thanks Lu." She smiled."When you guys finish your drama I hope you can reply me Queen Lucia." Penny said dramatically. I smirked."Relax Penny. I've got this." I said confidently."But Lucia, I can't understand why
LUCIA'S POVI turned once more towards the entrance before facing my friends."Lucia why do you keep looking at the entrance? What's with you girl?" Katie complained for the umpteenth time."I really don't understand what's going on with you. We know you are up to something but you've been so secretive since we came here. Tell us please what's going on." Penny pleaded. I smirked and was about to answer but I was interrupted by the little whispers and gushing sounds of students. We simultaneously turned to the entrance and behold, the best view ever. The idols walked into the cafeteria. My friends were so surprised but I wasn't since I've been expecting this all afternoon."Now this is what's going on." I said dreamily. They turned to me in shock."You knew about this? But how?" Katie quizzed."That's why you insisted on eating here right?" Penny added."OMG! Somebody wake me up." Katie gushed feigning faint. I grinned at their reactions. I watch the idols walk over to the counter."I
LUCIA'S POV"Goodness Luciana, you are awesome!" Penny praised proudly after I narrated what Wayne told me to them. I smiled smugly."Yeah, with this now we'll be able to know about all their activities." Katie said with a smirk as she fixed her eyes on Jay. They were still buying food at the counter."Girls when the idols sit down let's quickly find a way of sitting close to them even if it means having some students leave their table." I said with an evil smirk. My friends nodded in agreement."Look, they are leaving the counter." Penny stated. I looked at them and noticed this."Get ready girls." I bubbled the gum I was chewing.______ JAY'S POV "I told you guys this was a bad idea but you never listen." Dan grumbled in a whisper, though loud enough for Roe and I to hear. Roe chuckled softly. Of course we know what he was referring to. I looked around us and all I could see were many pairs of eyes ogling us though they've been that way since we came in. I smiled wryly.
CILIA'S POV I watched as the idols took their place at the table set which was just as the extreme end of the cafeteria few inches from mine. Just seeing then from this close distance is like a dream come true. They were extremely gorgeous physically than what the cameras and social media point them to be. Especially Daniel, he's actually the leader and most good looking of the three. But my real actual crush is Jung Walter Walker JAY. I'm a huge fan of his. I follow up on all his music and videos.I quickly brought out my phone and texted Elle. Immediately I hit the send button, I looked up to see Queen Bee and her friends standing before me and staring with contempt at me. I smirked lazily. "What is it bitch?" "Nothing much silly, you have to evacuate this table Immediately as my friends and I are taking it." She smirked evilly. I grimaced. "Oh really," I said sarcastically"Your father being the owner of this campus doesn't give you right to command me. Because the last time I
JADE'S POV Tears welled up in my eyes as I stared at the face of the enchantress who had left me in this state. Looking so beautiful and magnificent as her angelic grey eyes shone with so much concern and...is that pity? No I don't want her to be that way towards me. I want her to love me just like I have always loved her. Really it's not love that hurts but those who can't love. I don't know why my stupid heart have refused to obey me. I've tried not to love her in the way that i do but my heart has refused to heed. The more I try to get her off my mind, the more I think of her every passing minute. Anywhere I look I see her. Her presence became a part of me since the day I set my eyes on her at that departmental function. My whole life seems to be revolving around her. I've tried to take her off my mind and heart by looking at other girls, being a playboy has just been my ways of clearing her off my heart but so far that method haven't been working. And Alas! Here I am. I've been r
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