THREE WEEKS LATER: GABRIELLE'S WEDDING DAY Raina sat on a chair at the front of the huge mirror, while the hairstylist re-curls her hair. The past three weeks had been tough. She recalled waking up at the Harmony Hospital with just a minor injury on her arm. She had asked about Jude from his mother who coincidentally visited at the time she gained consciousness, but his mother just kept wailing in despair. A good Samaritan had helped Raina and Jude to a nearby hospital before they were transferred back to the Bellingham Family Hospital. She had spent only three days at the hospital, and within those three days, like a miracle, the twins hurriedly accepted the news that Jude was their father when Gerold visited them at Gabrielle's residence. Surprisingly, there was no harsh backlash from the internet. People viewed everything revealed about Raina and Jude like a love story, but unfortunately for the characters, it seemed like a departure when Jude finally began to respond to tre
Jude's private security personnel connected Raina's phone number tracking information to his phone. His heart was beating abnormally as he traced the signal into the airport's clinic. "Are you sure this thing works perfectly? I am at the sanitarium..." he kept monitoring his movement, and staring at the phone at the same time. "Yes, boss. It works correctly..." "Ok" he answered and cut the call. Jude gulps nervously and calls the attention of a Nurse. "Hi, ma'am. Can you accompany me inside? I am tracking someone who is probably in this infirmary and I don't want any disturbance or queries until I confirm my search" He pleads even though the nurse's eyes widen in surprise. She nodded her head, her cheeks turning red. They stopped at the front of a room when the tracking red light continued to blink, "I think it's here," Jude's anxiety skyrocketed, his palms and forehead now soaked with sweat. He held his breath and opened the door, his eyes seized on the pale figure lying
"Jude have you seen the new grade 4 assistant dance mentor?!" Jacob clamored in astonishment, earning a deep exhausting groan from his companion, Jude. "Man, I'm trying to get something stuck in my brain for the upcoming exams. My parents threatened to ban my social media account and limit my credit card. They keep blackmailing me with their business and me being their heir shit!!! " Jude whines, leans back in his wingback chair, and stretches his muscular arms under his head. He had gotten distracted already. They were at their special building. Apparently, it was built for Jude, Jobe, and Jacob, who were popularly known as the "JKINGS" It's a dwelling meant to relax and refresh themselves, but they often do the opposite. The JKINGS are the most influential young dancers both in Dream High and on social media, with Jude as their leader. The edifice was built especially because they are hot- cakes. They sneak in girls and have fun at any time they want, and even if they were caught
Raina gulps, wipes her puffy eyes and nervously adjusts her suit trousers "I was speaking on a friend's behalf. Don't think much of what you heard because it's nothing related to my circumstances" she rushed out with a pleading tone, knowing how corny the spoiled brats can be. Every single mistake from you matters to them.Jude's heart thumps funnily the moment her eyes meet with his. All the time she was sprouting words to cover up her situation, he watched the movement of her lips. It was an inducement at first sight. The cigarette didn't make him feel good from the bad morning which was primarily provoked by a paramount argument with his parents regarding his studies. He was frustrated that nothing seemed to go the way he wanted, but surprisingly, Raina's perfect pouty lips seemed to be the dose he could consume to make him feel good. He doesn't like the feeling but he couldn't deny his wish. Jude groans internally and quickly feigns a nasty expression. Normally, he would have
Raina walked away from the spot and the car did the same. It continued like that until the front seat automatically and dramatically opened, indicating for her to go in. She bent low to appreciate whoever it was until her eyes caught Jude. Her lips shut like they were tied and she angrily and hurriedly walked away to the station. Jude put on his big sunshades and alighted from the car. He was in a casual black outfit but even so, the other people at the station were stunned by his charismatic steps towards Raina. They didn't know he was Jude as he also made sure to back them.Jude stood at Raina's front and carried her in his arms. She whimpered and wriggled her legs until he whispered "Don't make a fool out of yourself. People are watching" Raina curls in his arms and tries to hide her face in embarrassment. Jude slightly bowed and groaned out because of the odd stares from mostly the older men "She's my girlfriend, We fought " he mouthed to clear their confusion. It worked as th
"Father" Raina unexpectedly cut in. "No disagreement " he snapped with a strict tone of finality."He has informed his parents about the progress of his relationship. In fact, he gave me your engagement ring since you stubbornly walked out on him the other day he planned to propose to you. So…you can't blame him. It's a great honour that someone that influential is willing to be my in-law, my dear daughter." her father emphasized without any bother of her current situation. She couldn't breathe properly as she was experiencing a mini-panic attack at that moment.It felt like the world became still. She couldn't bear to take in the news. She ain't interested in lovey-dovey but never for once thought her love life would turn out this way. A proposal through her father? Marriage with someone she doesn't love?"This isn't different from a paedophile father" she finally breaks down in a shaky voice. She had been strong but not anymore as it seemed it was getting real each day. "You are b
Raina retained her breath as she was unfit to admit that he had just made such a statement without constraints. "Why would..you…say something like that?" she stammers slightly, feeling embarrassed. "It is what it is" he reacted with a straight face. Blank. "Ok then, even if the younger person does it good" she gorges and looks outside. It was abruptly getting sizzling even when the weather was average. Jude gait off the car again and Raina grinned softly at his childishness. She keeps stealing glances every chance she gets to see that he has a scowl on his face. After some winks of silence, Raina thinks it's better to ask about the situation of things in his house before they get there. A typical parent would question their child about an outsider's visit early in the morning. She thought. "Jude," she calls in her usual melodious tone but he refuses to answer as he wasn't sure he heard her call him. She called him again, and he gazed at her side, not her face as he was still fe
Raina drowned in a deep thought. Gradually, she loosened her grip on Jude's arm. "That won't work" She shakes her head in disapproval. She concedes she was entangled in a more complicated situation by lying about Gerold Bellingham to Jude. She had denied his uncle being her suitor, and she kinda fears Jude's incredulity and mistrust of her. She doesn't want him to doubt her because he had once said he believed her. A few days ago, she wouldn't give a damn about his opinion on her, but everything about him suddenly seemed, to matter and it bothers her. Combined with some constant intense tension between them during the lesson which she had managed to overcome, she discovers her feeling for him was something. Something was blooming as she was beginning to feel sensitive to his touch. What is wrong with me? She wonders frustratedly. And her father? He won't approve of her decision to move from a more mature man to a high schooler even if Jude is an adult. "I need to go then" she a