The Party

 Episode 9

"Hey, what's wrong, sweetie?" Emily asked, concern etched on her face.

Lily shrugged.

      "I'm not really sure. Zander was getting grumpy, and Ash was getting sad, so I took them for an ice cream treat to cheer them up. But Zander was still grumpy, ash and I tried to make him smile, but he didn't, and that made Ash even sadder."

Ash looked up at Emily and made a sign with her hands, "My fault... Zander sad."

Emily's heart melted at her daughter's gesture. She knelt down and wrapped her arms around Ash, holding her close. "Oh, sweetie, it's not your fault. Zander's just having a bad day, that's all. He'll be okay, and so will you so don't be sad okay" she said and ash nodded

  

Emily went upstairs and knocked on the door of his room and entered. Zander was lying on his bed, staring at the ceiling with a scowl on his face.

"Hey, sweetie, what's wrong?" Emily asked, sitting down next to him on the bed. 

        "You've been grumpy since you got home from school. What happened?" She asked concern filled her voice

Zander sighed and turned his head to look at her. "It's just those kids at school, Mom," he said, his voice bitter. "They're always making fun of Ash."

         "What do you mean? What are they saying about Ash?"

Zander's eyes welled up with tears. "They make fun of her because she can't talk, Mom. They call her names and say she's stupid. And it's not just that. They also make fun of me for being her brother."

Emily's face filled with anger and sadness. 

     "That's horrible, Zander. I'm so sorry you and Ash have to go through that. But you know that their words don't define your sister's worth, right? Ash is an amazing person, and she's so strong and brave. And you're an amazing brother for standing up for her."

Zander nodded slightly, feeling a small comfort from his mother's words.

"We'll talk to the school about this, okay?" Emily said. "And we'll make sure those kids understand that their behavior is not acceptable. But in the meantime, remember that you and Ash are not alone. We're a team, and we'll face this together." She said and hugged him she whispered in his ear, 

        "Don't be grumpy again, okay? It's making your sister sad."

Zander nodded with a smile, "I won't, Mom. I promise."

Emily smiled and stroked his head, "Good, because Ash has been waiting to play with you for a while now." She looked at the door and said, "It's okay, Ash, you can come in now."

Ash stood at the door, her eyes fixed on her brother and mother. Zander rushed to hug her, "I'm sorry for making you sad, Ash. I promise to always be happy and play with you."

Ash's face lit up with a smile, and she hugged her brother back. Emily smiled, seeing her children happy again.

"Okay, kids, now that we've settled that, let's get started on your homework. Show it to me later before dinner, okay?" Emily said, smiling.

Zander and Ash nodded in unison, already excited to start their homework and spend the rest of the evening together.

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    Party venue🎇🎇

The luxurious venue, adorned with glittering chandeliers and sleek decor, was abuzz with excitement as the Golden Star Awards party got underway. The cream of the crop in business and entertainment had gathered at this exclusive event, with A-list celebrities and top entrepreneurs mingling and posing for photos on the red carpet. The air was electric with anticipation, as the who's who of the industry chatted and laughed, their designer gowns and tuxedos shimmering under the bright lights.

Outside the venue, a sea of reporters and photographers thronged the entrance, their cameras and microphones at the ready to capture the perfect shot . The paparazzi snapped away, their flashes illuminating the night as they jostled for position to get a glimpse of the glamorous guests. The buzz of excitement was palpable, as the world's most influential and celebrated personalities gathered to celebrate excellence and achievement.

🗣️ "Welcome to the Golden Star Awards! The biggest night in business and entertainment has just begun, and we're here to bring you all the action and glamour as it happens! This is city news and am your host gray smith. 

        This is the annual Business Awards Party! The who's who of the industry are gathered here tonight to celebrate excellence and achievement. We've got a star-studded lineup of guests, and the excitement is palpable!"

As the reporter continued to announce the arrival of various business moguls and celebrities, the camera panned to the luxurious decorations and the bustling crowd mingling and sipping cocktails.

Suddenly, the lights flashed, and the crowd parted ways as Alex's sleek black car pulled up to the entrance. The doors opened, 

Her bodyguards were already clearing a path for her, and she smirked, taking in the sea of eager faces. Dan, her manager, turned from the driver's seat whispering, 

      "You seem to be in a great mood tonight, Alex. I thought the online buzz would have gotten to you."

Alex's smile grew wider as she replied, "Thanks to that amazing massage, I'm stress-free. And as for the online buzz, it'll all blow over once they see me walk the red carpet."

With that, she stepped out of the car, her long legs emerging from the vehicle in a graceful motion.

        Alex's gown was a beautiful sleek and shimmering silver color that caught the light and seemed to glow as Alex moved. A long dress that fit her body perfectly. It had a high slit in the front and was decorated with intricate details. Her blonde hair was styled in soft, flowing waves that framed her face. She looked stunning and elegant, turning heads as she entered the Golden Star Awards.

 The crowd gasped in unison, their cameras flashing wildly as they tried to capture the perfect shot. Alex waved regally, her smile dazzling, as she made her way to the red carpet.

The reporters clamored for her attention, begging her to face them for a clear shot. Alex obliged, posing gracefully, her gown shimmering under the bright lights. She was the epitome of confidence and glamour, leaving all the other celebrities in her wake.

As she walked the red carpet, the crowd couldn't help but stare in awe, their eyes fixed on the stunning Alex. She was the undisputed queen of the night, and everyone knew it.

Alex continued to pose and smile for the cameras, answering the reporter's questions with grace and confidence. "I'm feeling amazing tonight, thank you for asking," she said, her silver gown shimmering in the light.

Just then, Ryan and Ethan arrived in separate cars, and the reporters rushed to surround them. Ethan was all smiles and waves, but Ryan looked more serious, his eyes fixed on Alex as she approached him.

"Hey, Ryan," Alex said, smiling and taking his arm. "Let's go take some pictures."

Ethan, still smiling, asked, "What ate you doing alex."

Alex just faked a laugh and said, "None of your business, brother" 

As they walked the red carpet together, the other celebrity girls couldn't help but look on with envy. The reporters and onlookers whispered to each other, 

        

        👥"Look at Alex and Ryan, they seem like they're really into each other. I guess that online buzz about their relationship was just false."

The three of them posed for photos, Alex and Ryan looking like a perfect couple, while Ethan smiled and waved . As they made their way into the awards show, the buzz around Alex and Ryan's relationship only grew louder.

Tbc ...