"We could meet up after"
Veda flashed a gorgeous smile at the man as he nodded as response. They two were out of his car now. Standing by the side. The young woman was preparing to return into the building while she grasped the flower bouquet firmly. She relished the sweet scent of the flowers.
"Yes. Please don't be distant when I send a message by the way" Carlos pleaded with hint of anxiety held in his gaze. Causing Veda to chuckle. "I am not two faced to my close friends. Don't worry" she disclosed. Only to make the man's face sparkled with a stunning grin.
They had exchanged phone number to each other. Promising to become friends as the man requested. "Shall we separate here then?" Veda asked due to the fact that time was running out quite too fast. "Yes! My apologies for pulling you longer!" In realization, Carlos slightly bowed.
"Oh please. You should drop the formalities. We are friends now" Upon the reaction of the man, the young woman let out a giggle in amusement. "I guess it will take some moment to get used to be a close friend of a beautiful woman" Unexpected words came up.
Surprising Veda entirely.
Did this man just flirt? She blinked in puzzlement. Her mind decided whether if this man was joking to make the situation comfortable or trying to flirt in unanticipated time. "Take care, Veda. I will be on the side" Noticing the silence, Carlos switched the topic of chat quickly.
"Were you making out with him in his car?! Why did it take ages for you to come back?!" As soon as she saw Veda, Aria raised her tone out of fury with hands on hip. "I thought so too!" Celeste Baron concurred from the side as well. Shocking the young woman entirely. The fuck?
When did these two become twins? "Quit spouting nonsense in front of a kid! The conversation lasted more than three minutes!" Furrowing her brows, Veda responded. Placing the flower bouquet on the table. "So did he confess?" Aria queried with her eyes on the goldenrod bouquet.
Causing Veda to frown. She stared at her best friend. "Seriously? Just because someone gives flowers bouquet doesn't mean confession always" She pointed out. But, Aria laughed out loud all of sudden after, only to perplex the young woman. "This clown was messing with you"
Celeste revealed.
The way he addressed Aria ceased her from chortling. Now, this was the time for Veda to cackle. "Pfft-" she laughed out loud. Completely losing all the elegance over the name the boy called her best friend. "I am suing you for disrespecting the elder if you say that again, kid"
Along with a death glare, Aria warned. Causing the boy to roll his eyes. "You called me monkey first" he retorted. Only to make Veda laughed out loud in entertainment. These two bickered like cat and mouse. But it was fun to observe them arguing like siblings for her.
"Miss Veda Ambrose! It is time to get interviewed! Please follow after me in twenty seconds!" The show coordinator came to apprise at the same time. Gathering the three attention back. "Ah, got it!" Promptly, the young woman wore the serene expression. Replacing the laughter.
"Oh and Celeste Baron has to tag along with Veda Ambrose as well. You two will be interviewed together for three minutes first. After that, Miss Veda Ambrose will have five minutes interview alone!" The woman added up instructions quickly since time was running out.
"Let's go together!"
Hearing the news, Veda flashed a beam to the boy. She handed her palm out for him to grab. "It is such a childish behavior to hold hands" Quietly yet loudly enough, Celeste mumbled although he seized the palm the young woman without any complaints. "What a nonsense"
Aria whispered. Making the boy shot a glare at her before leaving from the place. And so Veda and Celeste headed out to the location where the interviews would be held. "Ready? 3.. 2.. 1..! Welcome, Miss Veda Ambrose!" The man greeted as the two stood in front of camera.
They two had took their hands back from holding each other. Staying professional across the media as usual. "Hello" Veda beamed. "Wow, the amazing singer, Celeste Baron is here too!" The man announced to the camera. "Nice to meet you" The boy bowed slightly with calm face.
He for real acted like a mature man. "So could you please tell me if the interaction awhile ago was staged or not, Celeste?" The interviewer queried as a smile tugged at his lips. He held the mic near the boy's mouth for him to speak up. "It was an unexpected meeting actually"
Celeste responded.
Slowly, his lips commenced to form into a smile. "We two have met each other before thanked to an unforgettable incident. And it was a miracle to encounter this pretty lady once again here" The words seemed scripted yet natural at the same time because of his beam.
It quieted down the young woman. They trained this kid really well so that he could handle an interview like some adults easily without any hassles. How impressive. "Oh?! Could you reveal about that incident to us?" The man questioned. Focus had landed on Celeste Baron fully.
"It was at the candy shop. She got the one which I craved that day. But when I requested for it along with a threat, she passed it to me. It left a good impression on me. This pretty lady named Veda Ambrose is such an elegant Miss with golden heart" As the answer, Celeste stated.
His words stunned the entire group including the young woman beside. This kid just said he threatened her! It could cause many damages to his career! Her fans could attack him over this matter! Noticing how the things could turn bad, Veda patted Celeste's head with a gentle smile.
"He jokes around a lot like that"
She attempted to clear the upcoming misunderstanding. "Since the very start, he says inside jokes with a serious expression. I guess it is why everyone loves him. He is such an adorable kid" Veda added up as she squeezed his cheek. Only to make Celeste furrowed brows.
On the other side, the interviewer caught the hint. This young woman was protecting the kid's career. "Ahaha, you two look so cute, Veda. I would have believed you two were a pair of mother and son if I was not aware about your identities" The man stated the so called joke.
"Oh please. His mother might hold a grudge against you" Raising her right brow along with a smile, Veda fooled around to put the situation at ease for the audience. She obviously had no clue about the tragic future waiting ahead at that moment for sure. "Nice crack!"
The interviewer approved. Only to make the young woman chuckled while Celeste grinned along with the adults although he found them boring. And so they two finished their parts in interview quickly. The time to separate had approached. "I got these only for now" Aria stated.
She held the two bags of candies.
Handing it into the hands of the boy who was ready to return. "Express gratitude!" The mother of Celeste Baron, alerted. Forcing her son to bow ninety degrees. "Thank you for this precious gift" She then grinned. "You are welcomed to ask anytime! My friend's family makes them!"
Bliss spread in the grey hazel eyes of the young woman. The attractive smile across her face delighted the woman. "I appreciate your kindness, Miss Veda. Also, thanks for these, Miss Aria" The woman bowed once again on behalf of her son. They four were at car parking lot now.
Getting ready to part. "Veda!" Out of the blue, the man's voice interrupted to attract the four attention fully. "Carlos?!" At the sight of him, Veda frowned slightly. "Oh, hello" As he reached near, he greeted Celeste Baron and the mother of the kid. Earning smiles back from the two.
"Please excuse us then" The woman pardoned herself quickly. "Ah! Have a nice day both of you!" Veda beamed warmly. "Call me anytime when you finish the candies, kid" Patting the head of the boy, Aria reminded. "I have a name" Celeste responded in a disappointed tone.
Causing her mother to smack him.
But she did not slap his head that harshly. It was soft enough. "Didn't I caution you to behave yourself?" She queried. Making the boy gritted his teeth. The moment was stiff. Putting the three felt ill at ease from the side. "Ahaha, we are just joking around, Miss. It is fine. I don't mind"
Patting her hand on the boy's head, Aria tried to make the atmosphere comfortable. It was when the woman let out a sigh. "I am sorry" She apologized. "Please don't scold him, Miss! He is really polite!" Veda backed up as well. Wrapping her hand around Celeste's shoulder.
"I understand, Miss. Please excuse us" At last, the woman gave in. They two directed to the car while Aria sighed in relief. "I feel bad for him" she murmured. "But it is a common reaction from the mother" Carlos broke in. It was the moment the two young women realized about him.
They turned around. Facing him at the same time with slight frown on their faces each. "Um, please don't look at me like that. I came here to ask whether if Veda wants to have dinner with me tonight or not. You are invited too, Miss Aria Scarlet" The man disclosed the truth.
"Oh, I have some works after this"
Veda frowned in guilt. Completely draining the energy of the man. His face instantly dropped. "I am still invited so why don't we two have dinner then?" From behind, Aria asked while raising her right brow. "Actually, I just recalled business I have to attend in a few minutes"
Without hesitating, Carlos refused. Causing Aria to roll her eyes. "I knew you did not mean about inviting me. Quit acting like a good person" she taunted. It made the young woman chuckle somehow. "Was it that obvious?" A slight frown displayed across Carlos's face.
He queried as if it did not upset Aria more. "I will wait for you in the car. Otherwise, I might get into prison for murdering a celebrity tonight" Shooting the death glare at the man, Aria excused herself. Leaving Veda in pool of laughter. The sound of her giggle somehow delighted Carlos.
He quieted down. Observing the view of the young woman laughing. "Let's have dinner together next time for sure" He affirmed. "I am not certain though since I am always busy around the evening" Veda truthfully disclosed. Annoying the man more. "But don't worry!"
She raised her tone suddenly. "I will have a meal with you for once at least for sure" Veda assured along with a grin. Brightening the day of the man without knowing even. "Thank you, Veda" Carlos whispered quietly. The gorgeous smile tugged at his lips at the same time.
They maintained the eye contact,
which held hint of admiration.