"Hello my bestie! I miss you so so much!" Jessica hugged me out of nowhere once she saw me in the hallway.
"Miss me, my foot. You didn't tell me that you went to California." I sulked.
"I'm so sorry about that. I got so excited until I forgot to tell you about it. Please forgive me, my dear friend. I even bought you a gift all the way from California." She persuaded me while handing me a big white paper bag.
"You are forgiven. What is this?" I asked.
"Some clothes and handbag for you. I hope you like it."
"Jessica, thank you, but these are expensive. I can't take this."
"Just accept it. It's not that expensive."
This gucci handbag and dresses was not expensive? For her it was not expensive, but to me it was super expensive. Even my mom could not buy it with her monthly salary.
"But-"
"No buts. Just take it. I sincerely bought it for you."
I sighed in defeat.
"Thank you so much for the gift. I really love it." I kept the present in my locker and we made our way to class.
"By the way, what were you doing during school holiday?" She asked. Now that was a dead question. How should I tell her that I spent most of my time with her hot uncle?
'Well, I spent most of my time with your uncle having a hot making out session with him.'
There was no way I could tell her that. She would freak out and possibly she would kill me or she did not want to be my friend anymore.
"Hello? Earth to Renee."
"W-what?" I did not realize that I was spacing out.
"I asked you about what were you doing during school holiday and you spaced out." She cutely pouted at me.
"Err... I just stay at home, reading some online novels, watching YouTube, listening to music and sleep. It's kinda boring anyway." I lied, but thank goodness she believed me.
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The school bell rang. I packed my school stuff and ready to head out with Jessica when my phone rang. I checked who it was. My eyes widened when I saw his name appeared on the screen.
Alessandro!
I tried to stay calm as I could since Jessica was here with me. I did not want her to know that it was her uncle who was calling me right now.
"Jessica, you go first. I have to take this call."
"Sure. I wait for you outside." She took her bag then she went out from the class, leaving me all alone in the empty class. I quickly swiped the green answer button.
"Hello?"
"Hi Renee. Where are you, princess?"
My heart fluttered when he called me, 'princess'.
"I'm at class. Why?"
"I'm outside your school right now."
"What?!" I accidentally screamed. I quickly covered my mouth.
"Renee, are you alright? I heard your scream." Jessica asked from outside the class.
"Yeah, everything's fine." I quickly answered.
"Why are you here?"
"I came here to pick you up and I want to take you out to dinner."
"What if Jessica sees us?"
"Don't worry. She won't. Trust me." He assured.
"Okay. I'll be there in a few minutes." I hang up. Looked like I had to lie to Jessica again.
"What took you so long?" She pouted.
"I'm sorry, Jessica but I can't go home with you today. Something's came up." I lied.
"What is it? Is it your mum again?"
"Err... Yeah. I'm sorry, but I have to go now. I'll see you tomorrow. Bye!" I quickly flee from her, so she would not notice anything weird.
I felt bad for keeping lying to her, but I had no choice. I cannot tell her the truth. I am so sorry, Jessica.
Once I made it outside the school, my eyes quickly looked for him until I saw him waving at me from his grey Porsche. I quickly ran to his car hoping the other student would not notice me.
Once I got into his car, he engulfed me into a hug which surprised me.
"I miss you, princess." He said which made me smiled.
"I miss you too." I tightened our hug. He broke the hug then he kissed me. We kissed like for two minutes before he pulled away, leaving me breathless.
"You're driving me crazy, princess." He caressed my lips with his thumb.
"I love it when you call me that." He smiled then he pecked my lips before we left the school ground.
"Where are we going?" I asked, curious.
"You'll see." He answered which made me pouted. I hated surprises. He just chuckled when he saw me pouting like a little kid.
"You're cute, you know that?"
"I-I'm not." My face was red like a tomato.
"You are, princess."
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We finally arrived at our destination.
"We're here. Let's go." He opened the passenger door for me then he took my hand in his, making our way to this beautiful five star restaurant.
I was in awe since I never stepped into a five star grand restaurant before. I realized that people was giving me a weird and judging looked. Is it because the way I dressed or is it because I was walking hand in hand with the famous Alessandro Freddo?
"Sandro, people are looking at us." I whispered.
"Just ignore them." He said. I looked down while walking since I got nervous, scared and insecure by their stares.
"Are we there yet?" I asked without looking at him.
"Almost. Why?"
"I just don't like it when they are staring at me." I softly said.
"WILL YOU ALL STOP LOOKING AT MY GIRL?!" He said out loud while glaring at them making them quickly looked away from us. The power that the great Alessandro Freddo held.
We continued to walk until we made it to the private room.
"You okay, princess?" He looked worried at me as he gently caressed my hand with his rough one.
"I'm okay." I gave him a weak smile.
"Sandro, what are we?" I asked while looking down to my lap.