Ami's POV
"Can we talk? Amethyst."
My eyes shifted to Theodore after I heard someone's question. I look down and sigh.
"Earo maybe not now. You know she's exhausted from what happened yesterday." Theodore said.
"This wont take long Theodore." Manager Earo said. Theodore stand straight and put his right hand on his pocket while holding his left waist with his left hand.
"I said no." He firmly said. "Come on Theodore, You know that we need her decision now.. I know you and Alex doesn't wanna get her name on the issue, that's also what I want but You know its too late for that, the management also said I'm the one who will take this responsibility for the mess you made." Theodore suddenly dropped his phone on the ground and sigh.
"What happened wasn't a mess Earo. I just wanted to have fun and talk to someone. If those people think that I have a girlfriend then its non of their business anymore. It's mine because this is my life." He pointed out. "No one should decide for me, only me who can decide for my self because It's my rights." He then left the room after he said those words to their manager. Alex apologize and also left the room, maybe to follow Theodore.
"Can we talk some other time? I'm still deciding on what should I do even I agree on Theo's opinion. I Want to know the other members opinion regarding to this. Is it okay?" I asked nervously. "Seems like I can't convince you to say yes, but if you...." He stopped speaking when someone spoke.
"Earo not now. She needs to rest. Give her time." Cody out of nowhere appear beside him. "Let her rest."
Manager Earo sigh. I know him already since Mrs. Richford introduce him to me before The New Rules came here. "I'll contact you once I made my decision." I said. Manager Earo nodded his head.
He then left us alone. I went to my closet and gather all the things I'll needed to take a bath. "I want to talk to you too..." I stop in mid air after hearing Cody's words with his soft voice. I look at him shockingly and he was just outside of the room, holding his phone and his headphones was on his neck. ".. but you need to rest." He then walk away without looking at me.
What was that? .
After soaking myself for an hour in the bathtub, I went to the kitchen after fixing myself on my room.
Only Brian was on the living room, having a meeting in his phone. He just nod at me and smile. I did the same before going to the kitchen.
As I arrive, I saw Timothy, Cody and Alex on the kitchen. Preparing food for everyone. Cody is on the main dish as well as Alex, Tim was doing something that's why I went to him.
"You shouldn't be here. We're gonna prepare the dinner. The others will clean up everything." Timothy said while soaking the bread on the beaten eggs. He's making French toast. The two guys look at me. I smile at Alex and he smile back, while Cody staring at me Intently. Istill smile at him even though i know i won't see him smile back but surprisingly he smile a bit and turn his back to focus on cooking.
If you question me if I'm Mad at him, Yes I am but we will talk about that incident because i believe that there's no issue that can't be fix if we have good communication and an ear to hear each other, for now I just want to relax and not to think anything that has happened for the last two days. I never imagine this, that we started as a mess.
"I'll prepare the table then." I offered to do that since they're already making the dinner. I went to the cabinet where the plates placed and took seven of it. I was about to close it when someone stop me from closing the cabinet and took another plate. As I look at the guy, my heart beats faster because Cody's face was near mine, I can even smell his manly perfume.
"Cody--" Nathan called him but stops talking. I slightly move away and took the plate he's holding so I could include it on the plate I'm going to carry to the dinning table. "...ohhh. what is going on?" Nathan tease us, I felt my face blush that's why I quickly left the kitchen. I even heard Tim and Alex asking them wha is he talking about.
That was so close! My goodness. I sigh and slowly place the plate on the glass table. My heart still beating so fast , my hands is trembling and I felt my cheek's blushing.
"Do you need help?" I was surprise and saw Brian coming near me."Meetings done?" I asked when he look st the table.
"Yup. Just wrapping things up with my parents business." He look at me and smile. "So what is your answer to my question?"
"Yes please." I smile. "Your face look so red. You sure you okay?" I smile at him and nodded.
I place the plate one by one in front of the chair that has already table clothes on it. Then I remember how his face was so near to mine, his eyes, his nose, how his lips we're... My gosh Ami stop it.
I sat and wipe my sweat on my forehead using my hand. Why am I sweating when the house has a Centralized Aircon? I sigh.
"I knew it, you're still not okay." Brian said while placing the glass on the table. I smile at him. "Am I good at lying?" I asked teasingly then help him putting the glass on the table.
"Well.. not quite good but I almost believe it." Brian honestly say.
Nathan appears next to him with the hand full of spoon and fork. "Ami..." He said teasingly. Brian with a confuse look on his face ask Nathan. "Why are you teasing her?"
Nathan then came to him and whisper something in his ears. Brian's face became shock. "No way! You're lying!" Brian said in disbelief.
"Come on man! I'm telling you the truth. That's really what I saw!." Then Alex, Tim, and Cody went out of the kitchen carrying the dishes they made. Cody looked at me that's why I shifted my gaze to the plates pretending that I'm counting it.
"You notice that too right?" Nathan asked Brian. He shockingly nodded. "Wow. Cody you really are something. Wow!" Brian teasing Cody. The stone cold brute Cody Carterlook at Nathan. "I told you it was an a-accident!" He defended.
Then The four guys laugh at him. "Why are you stammering?. Its okay.! No need to explain." Tim said.
Before my face turned red again i quickly left the dinning area but before I could do Someone grab my arms. I look at the guy and saw Cody. Why are they always grabbing me. They can call me.
Then Timothy, Alex, Nathan and Brian tease us endlessly. "Your the man dude!" Alex shouted that made me glared at him. All he did was to laugh along side with his friends
Tim punch at Brian and Brian punch on the air while screaming. Then here's Nathan who's also screaming while swaying his hips. "Don't mind them." Cody said. "I'll just call Theodore and Kyle." I said. He nodded. "Okay since dinner is ready."
Then we all look at him. Cody never fail me because he notice it quickly. "Why?"
The four guy who's teasing us shake his head. Then Alex pointed at my Arms. "I can't go upstairs if you're still holding my arms Cody." He quickly let my arms go after I told him that. "Sorry." I nodded at him and quickly left the dinning room.
I'm on the living room already but I still can hear Nathan and Alex's teasing Cody, and Timothy and Brian's laugh. "What is happening? Why are they so noisy? Is there something going on there?" Kyle asked while entering the front door. "Nothing..." I said while shaking my head "...Dinner's ready. You should go there. I'll call Theodore."
I was going up on the second floor when he spoke again.
"Are you okay now?" Kyle asked me that made me stop. I look at him and saw him looking at me smiling. "I am. Thank you for asking."
"No. I know you're physically okay. Alex from time to time informing us about your well being. What I mean is about the issue."
"We'll talk about it later but for now, let's forget everything. Thank you for asking but I'll be okay."
I left him there after saying that. I look around the second floor and saw some of the papers, music equipment and laptop on it. Maybe someone is making another song. I went straight to the hallway where the rooms we're And knock on the fourth one since its the only sign that saying vacant.
I knock on the door and called Theodore but no one was answering. I tried to knock again but like earlier still no one answered.
Maybe he's sleeping since Alex and Him was the person who's looking after me yesterday until earlier when I passed out. I decided to go down since no one was answering.
As soon as I arrive at the hallway to the dinning area, its dim. What is happening? The guys we're also gone. Are they abducted? But... No Ami stop over thinking..
"Ami!" I heard Theodore's voice shouting my Name so i rushed through the hallway but as soon as I arrive at the dinning area, The lights turn on and what made me shock more was all of them was there. They are standing, Brian who turn the lights on came to me and guided me until on my designated seat, on the center opposite to Cody's chair.
Alex Nathan Timothy
Cody Me
Kyle Brian Theodore
That's our seating arrangement. Their faces are full of apologies. I look at all of them one by one.
"What is the meaning of this? Why all of you look so.." I couldn't continue my words as Kyle began to speak.
"As A leader and also a person, Here we are in front of you asking for your forgiveness Ami, What happened for the last two days must've been shocking for you..."
Kyle look at Brian who took a deep breath before speaking. "... We prepare this feast not just to have simple dinner or to have fun but to make amends with you for our mistakes..." He continued.
I could feel the tears in my eyes while he spoke. I look at Timothy who is speaking after Brian. "I deserve to be called sinister for making you feel bad that night, for blaming you that we're tearing apart because of you.."
Alex then took a deep breath. "And I said that I will protect you from any harm but all I could do for the last past days was just watching you shattering into pieces because of our bad words that came out of our mouth.."
"I felt so bad about that day too for not standing beside you, for blaming you.." Nathan said. I look at Theodore who held my arms. "I felt bad about the photo that circulated on-line and for the trouble it causes you, because of that You can Cody had an heated argument..."
Cody cleared his throat and look at me in the eyes. "I deserve to be called evil for what I did to you the past few days, giving you warning, hurting you in verbal or physical..." After hearing Cody's words my tears escape my eyes and i began to cry. "... I'm sorry Ami." They said in Sync.
I tried to wipe my tears but another will escape from it. They let me cry first. Timothy even hug me because I couldn't stop crying.
"Hey. Stop crying." Alex went to me and caressed my back. I look at them one by one with the tears in my eyes, Alex went back to his chair and Tim let go of me from his hug.
"Kyle, you just need to protect your member as a leader so I understand why." I went to him and give him a hug. "No need to apologize okay?" I said after he hug me back.
I look at Brian and Nathan then I smile. "You didn't do anything. Brian, you never did something bad to me. Nathan that night when you said that I hit the spot on Cody, it was right that I received those words. Its true that i made it worst."
I look at Tim. "I'm sorry for making you think that way Tim, its not my intention but I will apologize so I'm really sorry."
I went to Alex and hug him tight. "You've already protected me from any harm so no need to say sorry." I look at Theodore who's still bowing his head after speaking earlier. I went in his front and hold his both cheek with my hands and lifted his head so I can see his face.
As soon as I lifted it, I saw his eyes full of regret. His eyes that's always smiling, is now covered with tears. I hug him and caressed his back. "Hey..." As soon as I speak, tears escape my eyes again.
Brian went to us and look at him while doing the same, Caressing his back. "... Don't blame yourself for anything that happened, I'm also at fault, I let my guard down even though I know that you're a celebrity. I forgot that media is always by your sides looking for your mistakes. I'm sorry too."
He hug me back and cried in my arms saying sorry repeatedly. Everyone was looking at us telling Theodore It was not his fault.
"We'll talk later. For now let's eat first and forgot everything that happened recently. Should we?" Cody interrupt us. Then Nathan and Brian look at each other.
"Someone is jealous huh?". Nathan stated. Cody throw a crumpled tissue on him that made everyone laugh.
We sat on our designated place and started eating.
"Hand me the stir fry!" Brian. "I want the French toast." Theodore said.
I stand up and took the French toast and give it to Theodore. Alex even scolding me saying I shouldn't doing it. "I insist Alex besides. I'm okay now. I'll tell you if I am not. Satisfied?" All they did was to nod and let me put food on their plates.
In the middle of eating Theodore stand up. "I'll just go get something at the kitchen."
I was about to stand up but Timothy stopped me. "He can take care of it." He said. "But I'm still your maid, you should asking me what you need."
"Just stay still, smile at us will do. We will let you know when we need you. For now don't do anything and follow what the doctor said." He explained.
"But still.." he cut me up by puting french toast on my open mouth. "Just eat. Okay?" I glared at him and he just give me a smile.
After he said those words and smile at me, Theodore sat beside me while handling me a paper bag. I look at him confusedly. "What is this?" I was about to open the sealed paper bag when he speak.
"Kyle and I left earlier and went to mall. I saw your phone's screen yesterday and it's totally wreck so I brought you one."
"You shouldn't have brought this. My phone still working." I said while giving back the paper bag with a phone. "I can't accept this, This is really to much, I don't think I deserve this treatment from all of you."
Cody stand up and took my phone from the table where all phones were place. "This phone, I'm going to throw this right now so accept what Theodore's giving you." He commanded. I was about to protest but Tim held my arms. "This is the least that we can do." Nathan said and smile at me.
I sigh and look at the paper bag that I'm holding. "Go accept it. We can take a selfie there after our dinner." Brian said.
I took a deep breath. "This is the first and last time that I'm going to accept expensive gift. No more next time."
"As if you can stop us from buying anything for you." Brian said that made me stop. All of them just smile and we continue eating.
After eating I decided to clean up the dinning room since Theodore is washing the wares and Brian is wiping it. Nathan is placing all the wares to the respected area. Kyle was with Cody and done throwing the garbage outside.
Alex and Tim is on the Third floor with a bunch of snacks. Alex said we should talk in the Theater room before our happy dinner ends. I even took a photo of them using the new phone Theodore gave me.
After cleaning, I went to my room and sat on the bed. I was about to call my brother when i heard a knock. "Who's there?." I asked. "Nate." I opened the door and saw Nathan standing there. "Alex is calling us. Aren't you going to the Theater room?"
He then look around at my room. "So organized huh?." I look at him and smile. "I'll just make a phonecall to someone then I'll head there as soon as I'm done talking with this person." I told him while showing my according to Theodore Totally wrecked phone.
He just nod and smile at me and took a last glance on my room. "Okay then We will wait for you there." Then he went away.
I close the door and went to my bed again. I Dial Hansel's number. Three rings before he answer my call.
"Thank god you called. I'm so worried about you. Why aren't you contacting me this past few days?" He started. "So many things happened here. How are you?" I asked to change the topic.
I heard he took a deep breath on the line. "Not okay, I'm so stressed out right now. When are you going to use the card? I gave that to you to buy what you want and need. Don't hesitate to use it." He scolded me.
"I'll use it if necessary okay but for now I won't spend it. So how was the company.?" I asked to shift the topic. "Good, just stress out since Dad is rushing me to close the deal between our company and the Richford's."
I sigh. "I miss you." I utter. "Me too." He said. "How's mom? Can you give me her number.?" I asked.
"Wait? Don't tell me your going to change your number that's why you're asking her number."
I took a deep breath. "Yes. Someone gave me a new phone since the one I'm using is completely damage. And also I don't think your father will trace it now since its been a while since I contacted mom."
"We'll make sure he won't do it. I promise you. You can talk to mom anytime you want okay?" He assure. "Wait a minute.." he pause then i heard he click his tongue.
"... Alex told me that that Cody guy..." Before he finish his words i spoke. "Its nothing we will talk later after this call."
I heard him sigh. "Ami what happened is a serious matter. I didn't know what was happening there until Alex told me. I almost left the meeting yesterday just to get there. Did you know that?" He scolded me. "But I'm alright, besides Alex is here. He can protect me." I assure him.
"Ami you can't blame me from getting angry, you're my only sibling, my only sister. If I lose you I don't know what's gonna happen to me." He said. I bow my head and took a deep breath. "I'm sorry, from now I'll tell you everything just to make you feel at ease. Is that alright?." I heard him sigh. "Okay. I'll hold on to that. By the way I sent you the Deed of sale and The Tax declaration, The house and lot is already transferred to your name."
Okay. I should explain this, before Hansel go to his business meetings abroad, he told me that he'll gonna transfer one of his property to my name and it's going to be all mine if I went home there. I thought its a joke but now he's really serious.
"I told you not to do it. I wont take that property." I firmly said. He just laugh. "As expected you'll never accept it but to bad, the papers is already okay, all you need to do is to sign those. I'll go there once the meeting is done this week and please take that property. I'm not making money just to have it all Ami. After all I'm making it for you, for mom and for us."
All i did was to accept it, what can i do? He already told me that the transfer was done. "I'll visit it one time." I said.
He bid Goodbye because he's having another dinner meeting with an important client.
I look at my wrecked phone and sigh. The reason why i don't want to change my phone because this is the last thing my father gave me before he died.
I left my old phone on my room and went to the Theater room. I saw them there having fun, all of them are there smiling, i hope I'll see this everyday from now on. It's so precious. I took my phone on my pocket that Theodore gave me and Snap a photo of them. I even took a video of them. Thank god they didn't notice me.
I look at it and smile. This is so precious. There was Theodore and Tim silently eating chicken, There's Kyle who got up and slightly pushing Alex, Nathan and Brian who was tossing them selves on the floor while laughing, Cody sitting there while scolding them.
This moment of them were really precious for me because this is the first time i saw them like that, you can see that they're contented with each other, they are greatful with each other. No wonder why they're the most popular boy band in the world because even at this moment they are struggling they still get to smile and have fun.
I went inside the Theater room and stand on my feet silently while watching them laughing, Kyle even throw a piece of popcorn towards Nathan who's teasing him. Timothy continue eating the chicken alongside with Theodore on the floor. Alex also laughing while getting a piece of chicken on Timothy's plate. Brian was on his phone taking a video of them on the floor and Cody who's looking at me intently. I bow my head and cleared my throat. All of them look at me. I smiled at them and sat at the end of the sofa.
They became silent but not an awkward one. "Hmm. What are we gonna talk about?"
"Can you leave us for a moment?" Cody asked while looking at me. I took a deep breath and look at Alex. His eyes is asking me if its okay and I nodded.
They left me and Cody alone. No one was talking.
"I.."
"I'm.."
We said together that made us stop. We look at each other and then eventually laugh.
"I never thought this is happening again." I said while laughing. He nodded. "I agree with you. Time flies so fast right?" He said while smiling at me.
"Let's not bring the past back. What are we going to talk about?" I said. If you notice it then Yes. I'm avoiding to talk the past. All i can tell you is that we know each other before he became a celebrity, an Idol. He sigh and lean on the sofa.
"I wanted to personally apologize to you. I've done something i shouldn't, I already told Theodore about it and I apologize to him already and he accepted it." He sigh again and look at me straight in the eyes, i can see it in his eyes that he really felt sorry.
"I was the one who took the photo of the two of you and give it to the reporter." He confessed. My eyes widened after hearing his words.
"W-what?" He close his eyes and took a deep breath as soon as i spoke. "Why did you do that?" I angrily asked. I'm trembling from anger. He didn't talk. He just bowing his head.
I shook my head and sigh. I'm trying not to cry. "Why are you so cruel? Why?" I can't help but to asked.
He still didn't answer me. I look up to stop my tears from falling. "I don't understand you Cody." I stand up and was about to left him there when he spoke.
"I did that for you to leave.." I stayed in my position. I dont wanna see his face. "Because of the past. It's still hunting me until now.." my tears fell down my face. My heart is now hurting like there's a million of knife stabbing it. I couldn't even breath properly.
"Can we not talk about this matter anymore? Cody please." I pleaded. "Let's not open this fucking topic anymore. I don't want to talk about this." I said after facing him.
"I don't know what's your reason for doing that to Theodore and me but i won't asked anything. Call them now. I need to tell you my decision regarding to the mess You made." I said emphasizing the last sentence.
He stared at me pleadingly but i stand there giving him a firm look that we're not going to talk about that anymore. Not now. I'm not ready to know his reason why he did what he did.
He then bow his head as a sign of giving up. He wipe his face using his sweater and took his phone and tap on it.
After a minute or two the guys who went out arrive happily. I smile at them so they won't feel the awkwardness. "He already told me Theodore. I accepted his apology."
They smile and even shared a group hug while jumping like a kid.
They all look at me. "Aren't you joining us." Brian asked. I smile and join in.
"This feel so good.." Timothy utter those words that made everyone stop. Because he's beside me i caressed his back. "From now on everything will be good. I wont promise you that but we will sure do that."
He smile at me and sigh. "I don't want to ruin this moment but let see if you can really fulfill that promise of yours. We should talk about the issue."
I sigh and bow my head.
We all sat. I am on the side and all of them are on the floor or on the sofa.
"I'd like to take this opportunity to talk about the incident But first things first I want to personally apologize for what happened to all of you and also I already told Earo about my decision regarding the issue and I told him not to tell anyone of you even the company and he promise and give me the consent." I sigh before continuing. "I want to take all your opinion about Theodore claiming that I am his girlfriend in media. Tell me your insight about this before I reveal my decision.
Brian raised his hand. "I personally think that Theodore should be responsible for this, as his bestfriend, and your new friend i will say No." By the way he said no was full of conviction. He even look at Theodore before continuing what he's saying. "He's right, all of us have the freedom to choose to make Friends whoever we want." I look at others.
"I want to say Yes. They look together." Kyle said jokingly. I smile at his remark. I know what he's doing. He's trying to light up the mood.
"But seriously I'll say Yes. Sorry Ami and Theodore about this. Ami I hope you understand my decision. It will affect all of us if he really claim it that it wasn't. Theodore we will talk about this matter." He sigh and smile weakly. I nodded.
He's just protecting his friends. Alex and Timothy said No right away after Kyle. Nathan was next. He was looking at all of us. "Sorry Ami Alex Tim and Brian.." I bowed my head and took a deep breath. ".. I want the two of you to clarify the fake relationship so Yes."
We all look at Cody. "You already made a decision right? Why do you need to take our opinion.?"
"Everyone's Opinion matters to this issue Cody, one wrong move, it will be failure of Everyone." I reasoned out.
Yes I already told Earo about my decision but I felt so heavy. "I wont give you my insight. I'll tell it directly to Theodore."
"You'll know my decision once the company called for a media conference." Theodore said.
I sigh and bow my head. After a minute or two i lifted my head and look at them one by one.
"My Decision is...."
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