Silence. A strange silence conquered the auditorium.
No one would have thought that an international designer who was designing for more than a decade was a teen boy and he was even studying in their school. Everyone's expressions stated a single word.
Unbelievable!
Even so, they did not expect to watch their lovey-dovey show.
While everyone was shocked, a certain someone was extremely jealous of his friend.
'How lucky of him?'
Leo's eyes turned towards Ziya who was also reminded of him returned him a look but soon reverted her gaze away from him as she dared not look into his eyes.
Even though Evan said he and RV were the same, Rio could not accept it. He reluctantly searched someone among the crowd and seeing her nodding her head, he was assured.
But this simple action was noticed by Leo but his eyes clearly showed an uninterested look.
"Do we have to believe you? What if you are saying this to save her? The pen name RV has got nothing to do with your name. If you are RV, then prove yourself" Rio's voice reverberated the entire auditorium.
"Did I say you have to believe me? And, yes, I am revealing this secret to save her. You can see in the future if my pen name RV suits me or not" Evan paused before continuing, "I am extremely sorry for disrupting the annual program. I hope everyone can forget what happened now and continue enjoying the annual party. Thankyou"
He left the stage with Emily but stayed in the auditorium. Ziya and Lillie went to the dressing room before coming to the hall again.
The annual party continued harmoniously even after this stormy uproar. The school management also did not ban dating. So, Evan and Emily had no problem with dating.
…
No one could say how much Nina hated today's love display. Because of this, her plan did not succeed as expected but failed. She even made a chance for Evan and Emily. Her dream, her love, her life were all going to end. She was not at all comfortable with these thoughts.
'No, no. I must not let this happen' Her inner voice screamed.
So what if Evan and Emily are a couple? So what if my plan did not succeed today? So what if I failed to bring the trio down? I still had more time to teach them a good lesson. They dared to get what belongs to me? They must wait to see their end soon.
'Everything I desire, I must possess'
When she was in her deep thoughts, someone approached her. She was alarmed to see him. Her plan failed. So, why was he here? If someone saw us… No, nobody should saw him with me. So, she turned around and walked as if she didn't see him.
"Heh…"
She heard a short chuckle. But it seemed mocking to her. Her anger was raised by hearing his low chuckle.
The man who came now was the same man who accepted Nina's deal and published Emily's photos. He rushed and catch up with Nina and blocked her from moving forward.
"Why are you here now? The party has already ended. Somebody might see us. So, leave and don't follow me"
Nina said and was ready to move forward.
"The girl in the photo is not your friend, right?" The man asked.
"Why are you asking this now?" Nina yelled in a low voice.
"Just say. Is she?" He asked again.
"Of course, she is," After a moment, Nina said reluctantly.
"Don't try to fool me. I saw what happened when I published that photo" He said.
Nina just stood there and didn't respond. Clearly saying, she did not know how to respond.
'Who did he think he was to block my way? Is he even qualified to carry my shoe?' She didn't say it aloud.
She was angry at this lowly worker for blocking her way and for interrogating her like she was a murderer. Her rage was true as one could say it looking at her dragger eyes and fist hands.
Seeing her lack of response, he was not that disappointed. Because he already guessed it. He mocked himself because trusted an unworthy girl.
"Sorry Miss. I should not have accepted your deal. Because of me, that innocent girl suffered. I don't need your recommendation to treat my mom. And, thank you for thinking about helping me. We will never meet again and sorry" He said and turned to leave.
Nina was surprised, 'What he is saying? And, where is he going now? Will he expose me? No, he must not leave"
"Wait.
Don't open your mouth if anyone asks you? I will double my price"
'As expected, that girl is not her friend'
He did not turn around and continued walking.
Nina did not expect him to continue moving but her superiority complex and ego stopped her from moving forward.
…
At school playground.
"ZZzz"
"Shh, how many times Lillie? Lower your voice. Thank god they didn't hear you" Ziya said after looking at the two silhouettes.
"Okay okay," Lillie said and continued spying the pair in front of her.
Far before them stood Emily and Evan. So, Lillie and Ziya could not hear what they were talking about. They came here after the annual party ended only to see them.
Evan was caressing Emily's hands while Emily looked down shyly. They both were immersed in their world.
"What are they doing there Ziya dear? Are they even lovers? No hugging, no kissing. They let me down Ziya dear. See my Evan brother. He just stares at Emily. What is the use of starring? Does he not know to take the lead. My poor camera stares only at them to capture their lovey-dovey scenes yet they didn't even move a bit"
Ziya cut her off.
"Lillie dear, we still have 15 minutes. So, let's be patient"
"No Ziya dear. It's boring to watch them like this. Let's do a prank. Our Emily is cynophobic ( fear of animals, particularly dogs ).
Yes, it's super.
Come Ziya dear, we are going to scare Emily" Lillie exclaimed happily.
But Ziya looked at her intensely.
"Okay sorry. I won't shout again." Lillie pouted and took out her phone to search on google to scare Emily.
Bark… bark…
"Super Ziya dear. That's amazing. You are faster than me" Lillie said as she looked up to see the scared Emily.
When Emily heard the barking sound, she instantly tightened her grip in fear. Evan understood her fear and patted Emily on her shoulder to calm her. Being with him made her fear lessen and she felt secure.
"Are you okay?" Evan asked worriedly and Emily just nodded her head.
…
"Yes, my plan succeeded" Lillie exclaimed and was keenly observing and recording the pair using her camera when she heard another screaming beside her.
"Ahh…"
She turned to Ziya and asked, "What happened?"
But Ziya was not responding and was even frozen like a statue. Lillie looked around and saw a real barking dog of height half a meter.
"Oh no!
It's a real dog!"