From today on, every group would be given 3 hours to plan for the banquet. In those 3 hours, students can stroll around and collect the items required for their respective stores.
Bryan did not join the group as he wanted to help Scarlet with the arrangements for the banquet. So, that left Mel, Alex, Lucas, our lover boy -Hayden, Steph, and Brenden ( Not that he wanted to participate, it's just that he needed to complete the group stroll ).
" Ok! so now we go to see the Eiffel Tower. We get to spend 2 hours to sight-see and play in the garden by it, right?" Mel asked excitedly.
" Yes, sister," Lucas chuckled at her simple happiness.
" Sister?" Alex gave a weird look to Lucas. ' What the ...'
" He keeps calling me that so I let him be," Mel said casually shrugging.
Brenden and Hayden gave exchanged knowing looks and didn't speak further.
" All abode!! " the host said as he got inside a huge tour bus.
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The Eiffel Tower stood tall and proud in the clear blue sky at 4 in the evening. The sky filled with little fluffy clouds providing a calm ambiance, highlighting the glory of the Eiffel tower.
Mel got off the bus and ran to see the tower in its glory. " It's so beautiful," she exclaimed and gave her usual cheerful smile.
" It sure is." Brenden agreed. He had no idea why he was answering her or being so talkative to her. It seemed as though she brought his real self out, tearing his disguise, which he put for years, easily.
" Why do you do this to me ?" he muttered. 'Get a hold on your self (- . -)'
For the first time, he felt blank and all he wanted to do was, be with her.
' WHAT? What the hell is going on?? Well, it's not like you even know her and you want to be with her? Joke of the year!!' Yes, he didn't even know her! He should get to know her more.
Mel who was in her own world looked at his face .' Is something wrong with him? Why does it look like he is planning for some murder?'
"If you're plotting any murder you can tell me, you know, so I could be precautious," she said with a suggestive look.
" Did I hear murder?" Lucas grinned as he went to stand beside Brenden. ' My! Never thought that HE would let his guard down to her!! but, I will always be there for the rescue!! '
Mel wanted to answer Lucas, when she saw an ice-cream parlor beside a macaroon store all the talk was out the door. She was a huge fan of ice-creams, soda, and spicy food!
' Ha- Mouthwatering!! '
" Ice-cream." she blurted out as she pouted and realized that she did not bring any Euros.
' *wu..wu..* wish I had got some money * wu..wu...* '
Brenden looked at her cute pouty face and smiled * internally * " Ok, come ." he said walking towards her.
" Me too!!! Bro would you buy it for us too??" Hayden asked clinging to Brenden's arm.
Brenden looked around to find everyone looking towards him with worship, printed over their faces for him. ' This---his is the reason we must mind our own business!!! Go spend a handful now!! '
Brenden sulked internally as his face remained indifferent as ever. " Come," he said to Mel before strolling towards the parlor.
Mel grinned behind him as she skipped her steps. ' How I wish that he is not just my crush!! '
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" Is he for real??" Alex sighed and glared at Lucas.
" What? Do you expect me to tell him to stay away from her again? " he retorted hurt by her accusation. ' Shit, she's creepy too!! Why is it that I have been surrounded by creepy people? '
" I don't have a good feeling about this." she muttered as they saw Mel skipping behind Brenden and both their faces lit with smiles - hers of adoration and his of amusement.
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" You! keep your hands together. Don't you dare touch me or I'll feed you to the dogs. Do you understand?" Steph glared daggers at Hayden as he tried to kiss her again.
Hayden sulkily recoiled his hands. She did not let him kiss her since the incident last night.
' All because of Melanie!!! Meanie!!! ' he groaned and went back to coaxing and begging his girl.
' Ah.. others are just nothing but a waste of time compared to his girl, you see!! '
...
" We need to talk Scarlet," Bryan called out seriously, as everyone where engaged in another conversation.
Scarlet frowned and nodded once, following behind him as he left.
" When are you planning to tell Brenden the truth? You can't hide it forever, now, that he is your fiancé. Do you want to fool around with him?"
Her face grew even restless and she glared at him," Why do you care? I will hide it for now or forever, if it means to save him from Brenden. Stop acting like you know me well, you are just a friend. Mind your own business." she snapped and walked towards the group of people joining into their conversation.
He looked at her with a bitter expression and walks away into the canopies, merging with them as always...