chapter 24

RYAN’S POVI saw her expression, it was completely blank, standing like a lifeless being on stage. I could figure out that she was hurt but at the same time she seemed shattered. The show finally stops and I saw her running back to the green room. I ran after her too.I met everyone outside, they had no clue what had happened and I told them everything. They all were shocked but not surprised. Leah and Rhea knew about her past except the part of her being harassed. They weren’t surprised though as they knew that Viki was a bitch and would go to any extent to hurt Angel. I told them to go behind Angel as I had to settle some scores.So they go back to Angel and I head to the dimmer or control room. I walk in not to be surprised as Viki stood there smirking at me. “Good job Viki! I’m proud of you.” I say.She looks confused at me and says, “What do you mean?”“I knew that you would have done such a shitty stuff but still now it’s finally over. Angel would not worry about it from now on at least.” I say.She looks furious at me, thinking that even though after what she did she couldn’t harm further and now she has nothing left.I sigh and say her, “Anyways whatever is done is done, neither can you change it nor can I. Also I came here to say that Mrs. Brown is calling you, she is waiting at the back stage for you so go and meet her.”She gives me a death glare and says, “Whatever” and leaves.I leave too after few minutes.Reader: ARE YOU SERIOUS? You won’t do anything?Ryan: Calm down guys!“Ryan Angel already left and we are trying to call her but she isn’t picking our calls. It says the phone is switched off.” said Leah and Rhea.“Calm down guys! We will figure it out but first you guys need to go where the audience are. I will join you in few seconds.” I say.I hurry and go to the back stage and see Viki confused and standing. She was about to turn when I push her slightly towards the stage and she is in the middle of the stage.And I quickly take a mic and say, “Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the best no makeup, make up look.”Viki was in the middle of the stage and all were down in the audience. I quickly go and join them.Just the way Viki showed Angel’s past I played a slide show of pictures of Viki from before and after her little past.The pictures were from her plastic surgery for her lips and chest to make herself beautiful but to everyone she said that they’re natural. I hated doing this cause I understand body shaming isn’t good, being you is important. But in this case even though being a bit guilty of body shaming someone it was important because they deserved it. Initially it was hard to believe but when Max showed me the clips, I knew she was lying.I noticed that everyone were surprised and starting laughing at Viki. Viki was feeling embarrassed and she started sweating. I wanted her to fucking cry like she made Angel embarrass and cry. I noticed that Lucas and all were saying “Boo”, “Fake Barbie” and others did too. I had so much fun and I started laughing too. She started crying. Served her right.After few minutes the show was over. Few people were there who kept discussing about the whole show and how it turned and few people had left.Mrs. Brown was shocked at what had happened to Angel so she left to inform Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith was on her way to the show when she was informed of such an incident. So instead of coming to the show she directly had gone to the house.Mrs. Brown had come when Viki’s past was being revealed. She had entered furiously to maybe fire her or do something but held back seeing what had happened.After that we all left and went to the parking lot.“She isn’t picking the call” said Leah panicking.“I’m worried about her, I don’t know what must be going on her mind.” said Rhea worriedly.“Is there any other way we can know if she is ok or not?” questioned Mia.The guys kept continuing calling her but there was no response.“Guys! Maybe Mrs. Smith can tell us if she is ok or not?” I said.All agreed and I quickly gave her a call.It was disconnected. I panicked thinking Mrs. Smith must be angry with me as I wasn’t able to protect her.I felt disappointed and looked up and Mia seemed confused at me as why I was showing so many emotions.Luckily Mrs. Smith called back in few minutes.“Hi Ryan” said Mrs. Smith in a very low and hurtful voice.“Hi Mrs. Smith, Is Angel fine? I mean I hope she is okay as we all are worried about her and she wasn’t picking our calls. Is it ok if we all come over?” I said in one go being worried about Angel.Mrs. Smith sighs and says, “She isn’t okay, and I would love if you all could come… but she doesn’t want to meet or talk to anyone. I just spoke to her and tried consoling her, she did stop crying in front of me, but I know her, she is definitely crying now too. You all can come tomorrow and maybe try and cheer her up.”“Okay Mrs. Smith, thank you, oh one more thing, did she have dinner?” I asked.“Yes, she did. Sarah ensured she did.” said Mrs. Smith assuring me and I gestured everyone that she did.After that we disconnected the call.We all were worried about her and stood silent for a few seconds and then Leah said, “I can’t deal like this, I want her to be fine.” And she started crying and sat down on the floor.“Hey, don’t worry we all are there for her, but if you cry like this how will we be able to be there for her?” said Leo.“Why would you be able to be there for her?” asked Leah who was still sobbing.“Well if we have to be there for her, we can’t stand here with buckets to ensure there is no flood here right.” said Leo and we all chuckled a little.Leah smacked his shoulder and he wiped the tears dropping from her eyes and held her up.“Leah everything will be alright don’t worry” said Zach.She just gave him a faint smile. I then pulled everyone for a group hug to cheer Leah up.We all were fine. “Guys I have an idea, but I’m not sure if it will work or no as this depends on if she gets out of the house or no.” said Rhea while holding Leah’s hand.“What is it?” asked Max.“Well we can have a surprise dinner for her and like a small party or something to cheer her up.” said Rhea.“That’s GREAT.” said Leah.“We all can do some decorations and order food and cheer her up. But for that someone needs to take her out.” continued Leah.“I will” said Zach and I in unison. I look at Mia while I said this and she seemed to look weirdly at me.Leah looks at us and says, “Zach we will need your help, Ryan can maybe take her out.”“Cool also I will cook Lasagna which is her favorite and bring it over. She loves it with extra cheese on top. I always made that for her when she came home. She likes my homemade Lasagna.” I said“Cool, so its decided.” said Leah.After that we all went towards our house.I reached home a bit late after dropping Mia. Our ride was weird as it was pin drop silence. My mind was on Angel and Mia didn’t speak a word.I couldn’t sleep as I kept thinking about how this week had been.Mia and I talking and being close to each other, the lunch and every time that I spent with her. It is all so confusing. I try and yet it gets so crazy. Sometimes I feel my decision is right and at times I don’t….Then the things that happened with Leah and Leo, how they both were during the show and how they both like each other…And then about Angel, how and what happened, how she must be, what must be going through her.Then how I avenged Viki after what she did. Everything kept playing again and again in my mind.I couldn’t sleep while thinking about all of it.But still I did as I was sure when I talk to Angel tomorrow she will be fine.I finally drifted off to sleep.Next Day. Sunday. Morning 8 a.m.I got up and did all my chores and then went down to have breakfast.“Can you please check your phone?” said Rhea while being irritated.I had so many messaged.I opened the most important one from the contact immediately as I saw the name.“Hi Ryan, can I also please come to help you with cooking. We can talk and think about sis… I’m very worried about her” messaged Sarah.Without any further wasting of time, I messaged her back, “Of course dear, you can come anytime and we shall start after that and also no need to ask next time, just drop by and we can have some fun.”I checked the other messages. It was from everyone saying that Angel had still not messaged or called. Her phone was still switched off.So I replied back to everyone saying, “Don’t worry guys, she will, even I will try and keep calling her and you do the same.”After that we tried calling her few times but there was no response.Rhea and others were gonna go out to get stuff for the decorations and other things and I had asked few things to get from the market too for dinner.At around 2p.m. I messaged everyone stating how the plan would be and also spoke to Mrs. Smith about it.At 2:30 p.m. Rhea and Sarah both came.Rhea kept the stuff in the kitchen and left for room.Then I go towards the kitchen and start preparing and removing the ingredients that will be required for Lasagna. After few seconds I hear the doorbell ring. I knew it was my princess.I had made some snacks for her to sit next to me and munch so I quickly remove it in a plate and I hear her voice “Ryaaaannnn.”I quickly turn and kneel down. Sarah came running towards me hugged me with her small arms wrapped around my neck. I then carry her and make her sit on the kitchen slab.She is so cute. I love playing with her and she likes it when I play with her. Whenever I used to go to Angel’s house, more than spending time with Angel I used to spend time playing with Sarah. I tell you I love kids and I love her the most.I chuckled and said “How are you my princess?” while hugging her back and carrying her.She says “I’m good. How are you?” in her most innocent and cutest way.I chuckled and say, “I’m good too. Did you miss me?”She looks away and say, “NO” in a cute way sounding very angry.“Oh, someone seems angry, hmm maybe this can help.” I say while bringing her favorite snack which was grilled garden pizza with extra cheese and chocolate brownies just the way she likes it. “If not these the ice cream is in freezer I’m sure that will definitely help.”Seeing all this she happily takes the snacks and places it down and hugs me tightly. “I have missed you so much but promise me you will come to play with me more.”I smile back at her and nod and say, “I promise.”I was about to start preparing when Zach messaged saying “Hey man! Do you want any help? Maybe I could come over?”I then messaged back “No it’s okay. If I need help I will call you.” To be honest I didn’t want him take credit. But yeah I also didn’t want help.I then started making Lasagna. The maids helped me cut the vegetables and the beef. Sarah too helped little and I chuckled.She whispered to me “I don’t like Zach.”I whispered back “Why?”She whispers “He doesn’t play with me nicely. Sometimes he is rude too. I don’t like him with my sister.”I whispered back “He is good person. Don’t worry you will like him.”She whispers “Nah never.” To be honest, I loved the way she talked but yeah I can’t help it if Zach was Angel’s boyfriend.She and I were dancing while making Lasagna. She loves spending time with me and I love that too. I was trying to avoid Angel for a while. We were giggling and singing songs while I kept the lasagna for baking. I made the beef and put extra cheese as per Angel’s liking. She won’t resist this I know.After almost 2 hours it was done and we weren’t disappointed.Gosh it smelled so good. I am the best cook ever. Hehe. Sarah was feeling hungry after the smell and said “It smells delicious, it would taste yummm.”I smiled and said “Yes. Now let’s get going and also let’s try and bring your sister out of the room she has been in.”Her smile fades away and she frowns “I am feeling sad for her. I tried bringing her out before I came but she was crying.”I felt really bad when she said that. It hurts really. I wish I could hug her and kiss her and say it’s alright. I sigh and kiss her forehead to give her surety and said “Don’t worry she will be fine. Don’t be sad princess.”She looks at me and asks “Why do you call me Princess Ryan?”I smiled and said “Because you look like a princess.”She smiles and hugs me. I hug her back too and say “You are my sweet little princess.”She says “Thank you Ryan. Let’s go and make my sister smile.”I smiled and said “Yes let’s go.”Hey guys!!! Will Ryan be able to convince Angel? Will Angel come out of her room? What was the look Mia gave when Ryan was worried about Angel? How was Viki’s past guys?? Do tell me in the comment section. Reading the comments and views really motivate me to continuing to write guys. So thanks to all of you who have supported and liked and commented on the series. Cheers to all of you :).Also thank you for 500+ reads. I really appreciate it.P.S – I don’t support body shaming at all. It was just for this series and also to bring awareness of it. Our beauty lies in being different and being us. See you soon my lovelies.