The next day we arrived at our new home, bought by Uncle Bernard for us. Well, it's actually a mini-mansion if I must say with all modern amenities. Markus and the gang will be living in a separate guest house on the same property.
"Alex, do you think we can ever get out of this media circus," asked Ben the next day we came here.
"What can we do, that's their job. But we can either supply with news or stay put," I said looking at the newspapers Ben was reading.
"The most eligible bachelors in town"
"Clifford and Richardson embark on a new life"
"Newest Rich kids on the blocks"
Where some of the headings they had used. Then only I realize that going to uni is going to be pretty hard. And we both are in different sections so there is no way we can protect ourselves from the girls who will be following us.
"Good Morning, you two, and I bought you two some breakfast," said Markus with a bag of food in his hand.
"Good Morning, Markus," I said while Ben took the food and,
"We'll be ready in thirty minutes. can't be late on the first day," he said grabbing a sandwich and going to his room.
Since it was the first day, Markus was requested to drop us at the university. But Ben wanted him to drop us off a few blocks before, so we can walk to the university. We were so engrossed on something when I bumped into something or somewhere,
"HI...watch where you are going, mister"
I looked at the figure that was staring at me. A short curly-haired girl, who looked like a tomboy but she looked cute, was pointing her finger at me.
"Don't you think you ought to do the same Miss Tomboy?" I asked her, making her face red with anger.
"You!!!... I am not Miss Tomboy.. I am Meg, you Nutmeg.." she said.
"Oh by the way, I am the one and only Alex, Miss Tombay,"
"OH so might Mr.One and only, do you have your eyes on the back?"
"Why do you wanna see?"
At that point, Meg and I both heard a giggle from another girl and a "Give up dude" from Ben.
"You can never win an argument with her," she said.
"So you are?" I asked. But I can see these two girls are pretty close.
"Why do you ask?" asked Meg putting a hand around her shoulder and dragging her closer.
"Do you want to know who this is?" I mimicked her action and dragged Ben to my side.
Seeing this is going to be awkward, Ben stepped in by giving his hand to the other girl, who was wearing a flared dress, with a light shy personality.
"Hi, I am Ben, an architect major, and this is my brother from another mother Alex. An accounts major, " he said with a smile.
After a thought, the girl accept his handshake and said, "I am Sarah. I am a Design major, and this is my sister from another mother Meg a student in medicine," she said with a sweet smile.
"WOW...we will be late on the first day.... come on..." said Meg who dragged the other girl and ran toward their respective lecture halls.
"Ben..."
"Hmm..."
"We met two best friends,"
"So?"
"Can two best friends and two best friends end up falling in love?" I asked Ben.
"Are you nuts, you just met them,"
"But you will meet Sarah, she's in the same department as you,"
"Hmm, she looks rather reserved but I don't know there is some unique attraction to her," said Ben with a distant look.
"Someone seems to have started a crush on someone.. will this be love at first sight," I said jokingly but I also knew when he loves a girl, he is serious about it.
Later at lunchtime, I was gathered around by a bunch of girls asking about various things and my contact details. I must say that I didn't mind the attention but I really wanted to see Miss Tomboy and have a little fun arguing with her.
After a while, the girls got tired of me as I neither acknowledged nor agreed to whatever they asked or invited me to. The best strategy is to stay away from nonsesens and be quiet.
"How was your first day, son?" my dad called.
"The day went well," I said but I was hoping she would come.
"Anything interesting?" I know what He means.
"I suddenly bumped into two best friends.. oh my why do I see one best friend is coming with another best friend," I said laughingly.
"So you mean you guys met two girls on the first day?"
"Yes, dad. Best friends like us,"
"Why do I feel like destiny is playing a role here,"
"DAD!! don't spout stories, we just kinda like them. One is quiet and reserved while the other is witty and tomboyish,"
After talking for a while with dad, I looked up to see Ben and Sarah sitting with me.
"Dad, wanted to know how we are," I said to Ben and looked around.
"Ok and what are you looking around?"
"Where is your other half?" I asked Sarah who was going through some notes she had gathered.
"Oh,...hmm... she had to stay behind for something," she said without looking at me.
"You both seem to be getting close by the hour," I said with a smile on my face.
"Oh... ahmm..." she said.
"I met her to talk about a history project we have to do together," said Ben taking her notebook and flipping through the pages.
"Are you two in the same class?" I asked.
"Yes, she's a major in architecture too," Ben said when she didn't reply.
"SARAH!!!!!" there comes Miss Tomboy. Who came running and sat beside me.
"OH HI... Miss Tomboy!"
"What are you doing here?" she asked staring at me.
"AHM... can't you see there are two people sitting together in front. Apparently, my best friend is your best friend's teammate in a project," I said pointing at them.
"WHAT!!!" she looked at them.
"Yes, it's true." Said Sarah.
"Same department?" she asked again.
"Yes," said Ben.
"WOW!!! this is good!!!" she said standing up.
"WHY?" we asked in confusion.
"Best friends and best friends can become lovers," she said.
"HI,,,I have the copyright on it.. because I said it in the morning.." I sid to her looking up at her face.
"Copyright my foot," she said with a look of authority. "But did he really say that?"
"Yes, he did," said Ben.
"Oh!! boy!!!" she said.
"Meg, maybe you should just give up reading those silly novels," said Sarah with a threatening look.
"HA!! Are you threatening me sister?" she asked.
Sarah calmly took out her phone and showed us a mini cupboard full of novels and said, "I can send this to uncle, you know" she said smiling and hugging her friend.
"OH!! you are no fun, Sarah,"