note: what's between the "..." is the dialogue
what's between the [...] is a character thought
.... chapter begins...
previously:
Meanwhile, Aleeza decided to leave the dressing room dragging her long dress with her so she can speak with Alex.
.... currently....
the two girls that were once best friends are standing next to each other in the hallway dressed up for the same party,
" Before you open your mouth Azazel I mean Aleeza ...I have no grudge against you so no need to panic around me" Alex explained to her Aleeza who now looks absolutely different with her beautiful outfit "Nice fit btw....you look awesome Aleeza" Alex added
"same for you you look gorgeous Alexis!I love your purple pearl bracelet!...i love the Bob cut-!"
Before Aleeza could finish Alex cut her off "thanks it's a wig my head is actually shaved well since it's growing I seem like I have a pixie cut " she said taking off her wig
"Oh my Why you shaved your hair?I thought you wanted To grow it ... Are you by any chance dealing with something? " Aleeza's asked
" not really I just Think a shaved head looks cool idk why ppl have problem with it especially when it's a girl" Alexis replied,
Aleeza stared a bit at the wig Alex is holding in her hand " isn't it going to take a lot more time to put back that wig you just removed?" she asked, Alex nodded a yes
"I think you look good without the wig maybe you should put it aside" Aleeza stated
" I guess so " Alexis simply replied tossing on a nearby chair,
.....few seconds later....
It was a moment of silence before Aleeza opened up again "Listen Alex I don't want to leave this to another time...no one is granted to live for the next moment and I want to get this out of my chest while I still can!"
Alex smiled a bit but covered it up with a fake cough "Ahum we'll go ahead what do you want to say Aleeza?"
"Listen Alexis I didn't mean to cut all ties with you... I didn't hate you I don't hate you ... My father... you know him... my family bullied me for my body type they called me all sorts of names...Fat pig waste of space....they starved me for days and kept mocking and comparing me with you...they kept saying why can't you be as thin and good looking as Alex and I in the heat of the moment I throw all the blame of my suffering on you and cut you off my life instead of trusting you who was my best friend with what was happening with me.." and as soon as Aleeza said what has been sealed within her heart for so long, she bursted out with tears
Alec and Victor heard her crying so they quickly exited the room asking what's going on, Alexis wrapped her self around Aleeza hugging her for the first time in so many years "You know Azazel... I've always known you had a shitty household...I noticed how you would eat like your life depends on it when you're in my house...I can't believe they were starving you because of me ....I can't believe they made you feel like you are not worth it..*cupping Aleeza's face in her hands* listen Queen you're perfect...the way you are! be who you are own it sis and NO ONE will ever be able to change that or deny your self worth!" Said Alex hugging her old friend once again,
Alec And victor were just standing admiring the moment with two sad smiles, it hit close to home for both of them, Being bullied for how you look " I was bullied by people for my Gray skin and grey hair....I was called zombie boy and vampire victor... Corpse loser and other weird titles people saw it was fitting to call me growing up" victor said making the friend group turn to look at him, he rarely shares his life experiences with anyone so him opening up a little surprised Alec-Zander,
"And just because I'm confident as f**k doesn't mean I didn't get my share of bulling I was bullied for my hight since I'm a tall girl like my mom and they had this weird ass nickname ....Alexander the Ladder?" Alex said giggling a bit at herself at the sad memory,
"And like I told you that day in the parking lot Aleeza... people bullied me for my long hair and skinny body and even my eye" removing his glasses, Alec decided to share as well
Breaking the hug, Aleeza fixed her outfit and smiled wiping her tears away " I know this isn't my place to ask but why did you say eye instead of eyes?" said Aleeza asking Alec-Zander,
he smiled a bit and pointed at his left Eye "this eye isn't real it's glass...I lost my left eye like when I was 9 I guess at the time... and it was during last year of middle school when somebody in my class found out about it and told the whole class that I have a glass eye...they call me Stinky one eye pirate...some kid tried to scoop out my glass eye...even the PE teacher refused to let me play in the volleyball team saying I'm no good with one eye" Alec-Zander explained,
Aleeza gasped in shock, [poor boy how can people be so cruel] she thought to herself,
"I'm sorry all of you had to go through this....none of us deserved to be treated like we're freaks... nobody deserves such treatment.....Oof I keep crying I'm going to ruin my make-up" said Aleeza trying to hold back from crying her eyes out again
"That's my Azazel you don't worry about your makeup girlie I got you! I'll fix it for you in the car" Alex said reassuring her
" Thanks Axe...best friends again?" Aleeza said lifting her hand for shake
Alex smiled taking her hand shaking it "now that We're adults! it's best b!tches Forever and you're Also included Alec-Zander"
Alec-Zander Smiled and nodded silently, With that being said the three friends went to the limousine while Victor followed them few minutes later after getting himself Ready, he simply put on a black tuxedo with an orange tie around his collar and put on a black pair of gloves instead of his all white butler ones,
....few minutes later .....
"Don't we look cool together" Alec casually said "Hell to the yeah b!$hes" Alex replied enthusiastically,
Victor who was seated with them in the vehicle next to the trio specifically next to Aleeza, not knowing why Aleeza asked if Victor is coming with them and Alec-Zander explained to her that Victor is indeed coming Along as Alex's plus one,
" I swear it's not meant to be rude but if Victor is riding in the back with us then who's driving" asked Aleeza knowing that Victor is usually the one driving the car,
" That would be Videl!" Alec explained,
"Videl can drive a car I thought she only do bike... I've never seen her behind a wheel for over four years of friendship with you Alec....you have the Coolest Servants squad" Alex exclaimed,
"Well we're all flattered by your compliment miss Alexis" victor replied
"poor Videl I'm pretty sure I burned her energy down trying to dress me up now she's driving too" Aleeza spoke, suddenly the tinted glass window separating the driver from the passengers rolled down, Videl who was driving was responsible as she said reassuring Aleeza that's she's just doing her job "Listen Homegirl I'm not burned down if anything I had fun dressing you up and I will do it again if you would love me too so don't feel bad about it and enjoy your night" said Videl before rolling back the tinted window and separating herself again from the group of passengers,
[isn't this side of the limo supposed to be soundproof from the driver when the tinted window is closed up?! how did Videl hear Aleeza talk?] Alec-Zander thought to himself,
"Victor Videl and there's the Twins Vivek and Vishal .... funny all names start with with the letters V and I " Alex pointed out, Aleeza eye's lit up
"And our names As well " said Aleeza "Alex Alec or Alec-Zander And Aleeza ...these names all start with AL !" she added,
"oh that's right!! hey Alex remember your Mom's name is Leah and there's Mister Leith her best friend and there's Leon... all start with the letters L And E !" Alec Pointed out the connection as well,
Victor then turned to Aleeza asking her When he noticed her confusion " Miss Aleeza is there something That matters?" he asked
Aleeza shook her head with a No
" I don't think so just caught on with the name Leon? who's Leon?" she asked
"worry not Azee I'll tell you about Leon later on" Alex replied,
Victor took the chance to ask Aleeza since he remembered she said that she's new to this place "so Miss Aleeza If you don't mind me asking but you said yesterday they were new in town did you move here alone?"
"I have an older brother in town but he doesn't live with me, and I don't know anybody well besides Alex and Alec so far.... my circle of people is limited ...I have too make a few acquaintances..."
Victor was visibly shocked "you're quite sweet and friendly...I ..like...your ...vibe I suppose... I was surprised when you struggled to ask for help from the people in the dancing studio...I do not intend to say anything that may sounds rude it just feeling like you're the friendly type" he said hesitant that he might have weirded her out,
"No Worries Victah~ I totally understand I seem like a flashy happy social butterfly... who got her life and shit together but the truth is otherwise and you saw it for yourself in the parking lot" Aleeza answered him,
Victor felt a small blow to his chest, her words yet again hit close to where he came from and who he is today, despite him looking like the type of guy everybody wants to be, talented skilled polite and the kinda guy your mom approved of him in the heartbeat, Victor is very insecure very awkward and has a hard time making friends, wasn't for the serving squad he'd be very lonely,
he smiled kindly at her while saying " we all fight demons in our short lives and sometimes the fight is just gets scarier and harder to win when the demons we're fighting are ourselves"
"that is so you throwing some wisdom on us Right now Vic" Alex spoke,
"okay subject switch!! Alec-Zander can you tell us where you got this Good ass looking outfit" Aleeza said trying to make an impression of Alex making everyone laugh
" but seriously dude you look amazing I love the touch on your hair" Aleeza added
for the ceremony, Alec decided to tie his straight blonde hair up in a man-bun with loose fringes ( bangs), what stood out in his hair was that he used a pearl hair tie to tie up his hair, " is this a pearl theme party?? why most of us are wearing outfit that have pearls on them? I mean even Alec's scrunchie is made of pearls??" asked Aleeza,
"don't ask me it's Videl's idea she's obsessed with pearls she includes them almost in every design of clothing she does make! but I guess it all plays in our favor knowing father's love for shiny items" Alec-Zander said whining a bit,
Alec's outfit consisted a Fern-green scoop-neck shirt under a asparagus-green with black lining short blazer, with its black lining yet again like the other outfits embroidered with pearls but this time Alec's pearls were shiny Black, his blazer was also slightly sprinkled in golden glitter, and had his initials 'A.R' written WITH green pearls,
" I never in my life seen this much of pearls in one outfit!! these outfits look like they came out of an anime!!" Aleeza said,
Alexis scoffed saying " ha! wait until you see the crackheads will meet in the party some of them will even be wearing weirder stuff we will literally look basic to them!!"
" Alex is right... no one ever wears anything normal if it's a party hosted by my father... Rodrigo....he loves anything extra and shiny like jewels and gold and most people in his ceremonies are business people looking to please him hoping to gain an investment chance or a donations or something from him and to grab his attention they'll dress up in the most unique outfits your eyes will ever see!" Alec explain while putting on his choker around his neck, his had a choker similar to the pink one around Aleeza's neck but in black,
"is your dad a Magpie?? what's with the Shiny items obsession?" Aleeza asked earning a smile from Alec
"Alec also likes shiny stuff although he wears black or dark green most of the time he also collects jewelry especially gold ones like the one on top of your hair Aleeza" Alex explained to her,
[ wow like father like son I guess?] thought Aleeza,
Aleeza then remember something " by the way I realized I don't know some of your full names like You Alec and Victor...is it okay if I ask for it?" she asked, this question gave Alex an idea,
"let's pretend we just met for the first time and we can all reintroduce ourselves to each other since we're gonna start over and all become friends so I'll go first!! my name is Alexis Conner I'm 19 years old and you can call me just Alex!" Alex stated her idea with excitement
Alec followed her afterwards "Fine then...hello everyone My name is Alec-Zander Rodriguez Saldivar but please call me Alec-Zander or Alec... I'm 19 going on 20 pretty soon and nice pretending to meet you all for the first time!" he sarcastically introduced himself,
" and I Am Aleeza Saha 20 years old and an Aquarius! lol why did I say that?! I'm not like crazy about zodiac signs or anything I swear!!" Aleeza said introducing herself,
Victor smiled formally speaking "greetings! my name is Victor Zain Zomierski And I'm 25 years old as for the twin servants we left back in the mansion they are brother and sister Vivek and Vishal O'Seal"
Videl then casually roll down the tinted window and introduce herself " the name is Videl Molina 24 and I'm the hottest b!tch alive!" she said making everyone burst laughing, then she casually rolled up the window proud of her little intro,
after that introduction Alex and Alec remained silent listening to music together while Victor and Aleeza switch their attention back to each other and continued talking about random things .
....end of chapter...