chapter 29

This chapter will be narrative style.A week had been since their dates had been held. What held in their future no one knew about it….It was Friday. At cafeteria.Everyone were gathered and sitting and having their food.“Girls remember we had discussed about that new store, when shall we go for that?” asked Rhea“Oooh ya and also to that new Italian restaurant” said Angel excitedly while clapping her hands.Everyone chuckled at it.“I’m sorry Zach... you’re arent her boyfriend” said Ryan with all seriousness on his face.All were shocked and confused. Especially Zach.“Yeah, her soulmate is FOOD. She can’t live without it, I bet” continued Ryan.Everyone chuckled except Zach. He gave a faint smile.Angel smacked his arm and Ryan whined “Owww but it’s true….”“Guys how about we go this Sunday?” asked Mia.“NOO” exclaimed Leo. They all turned towards him and gave him a look.“Uh….well…. I meant… why wait when we can go tomorrow?” said Leo hesitatedly.“Yeah, that seems a great idea.” said Lucas and Max in unison.Ryan saw Leo confused and all sweaty and whispered to him, “All okay bro?”“Huh? Yeah, yeah…” said Leo still looking confused.Ryan gave him a look and was about to say something when Mia put her hand on his and said, “Ryan what do you think?”“Huh?” said Ryan while looking confused.“Ryan, we thought that all girls love shopping and you boys hate it, so we girls go shopping first and then you guys can come pick up our bags and we all have lunch… oh of course you guys can join us too, we wouldn’t mind.” said MiaRyan looked blanked with his mouth open and kept blinking.Everyone chuckled.“Chill bro, only half plan is the same. They go shopping first and then we meet them at the restaurant.” said Max while still laughing at Ryan’s blank face.“Phew! Yeah uh that sounds good.” Said Ryan.“Yay! We going shopping!!!!” said all the girls in unison and all the guys chuckled except Leo.After cafeteria the school was usual but the girls were excited for tomorrow.School was over and so was their day.The boys had made their own plan when the girls would go shopping.Ryan had sensed some trouble relating to Leo so he had messaged everyone to come over to his place, while the girls would be shopping.Zach had bailed and said he would meet directly at the restaurant.‘I’m so glad Zach isn't coming tomorrow.’ Thought Ryan and called it a night.It was Saturday. Boys and girls half day out.The boys had reached Ryan’s house and the girls had decided to meet up near the store and then they would go together.It was around 12 p.m. when the girls had decided to meet and so did the boys.At Ryan’s house. In his room.“Guys! I had called you all because of Leo.” Said Ryan.“Because of me?? Why??” asked Leo in confusion.“Yeah, I saw you quite confused and distracted yesterday so we all guys can probably help you with whatever you are stressed out about. So speak up.” said Ryan.“Yeah bro” said Max and Lucas in unison.Leo took a deep sigh and said, “Alright! Its about Leah.”“What about her?” asked Lucas.“I…I…. I’m scared of asking her out. Its like I know we both have feelings for each other but still.” Said Leo.“Hmm” said all 3 guys in unison."You should probably ask her out, we know she likes you, you shouldn't be afraid, trust us..." Said Max.Max and Leo looked at Ryan and Lucas and they both had blank faces."To be honest man, Max is right, you should definitely ask her out. Besides that I can't give you any other advice as I need it myself." Said Lucas.Leo takes a deep sigh and says, "I know right... it's so cool being all this stud and be able to flirt and do anything but when it comes to asking out... I'm freaking out... It's like the most toughest thing I have to do. I just don't want to ruin it, you know. I want to ask out Leah and probably it's like...ugh... I don't know. Since yesterday I was thinking about it and freaking out. My hands were trembling yesterday at the thought of it." Said Leo."I know man, I totally understand you. I wish something would happen were we didn't have to ask and we just be together" said Lucas."I know right. You know earlier I wanted to ask her out for dinner during our little bet of her teaching me. But I thought that isn't the way. Why force her when I can ask her directly." Continued Leo."Don't worry man, after our lunch at the restaurant, we all will drop other girls, you drop Leah and ask her out." Said Ryan."Yeah! That seems a great idea" said Lucas."Hmm. But I want to know few things about her." Said Leo."Don't worry man, when your bro is here why do you fear? Whatever you want to know about Leah before the date just tell me I shall ask Rhea and let you know" said Max."Oooh cool, thanks bro" said Leo and fist bumped Max."Well, If you want we can help you even practice, except kissing, ofcourse" said Max and winked at Leo.All laughed and Leo responded with a straight and a serious face, "Nope, not at all, I'm good."Max curved his lower lip down and said in a 😢 way, "Okay bro, your loss" and all had a happy laugh together.After few minutes, "But wait a minute guys, this conversation isn't over." Said Ryan.All looked confused about what he meant."Lucas mentioned that even he wishes to ask out someone, who is the lucky girl??" Asked Ryan."Oh-uh... No one" said Lucas."Why shy bro, I know you consider Zach as your bestie, but you can share it with us too. We will always be there for you. Remember bros for life." Said Max."It's nothing like that, but thanks I will always keep that in the mind. But guys I'm not ready yet to tell about her to anyone." Said Lucas."We understand bro." Said Leo and Ryan in unison."Well if talks about girls are done, how about we get ready it's already 1:30 p.m. the girls planned to meet us at 2." Said Max."Yup" said the guys and were about to get ready, when Rhea sent a message to Max."Guys, hold up its Rhea's message, it says they don't plan to meet us now. They will grab something for lunch and go home and then meet us at 8 for the restaurant as their shopping isn't done yet."The guys laughed and Ryan said, "Girls love shopping and gossip a lot. Nothing can stop them from it.""I don't know about shopping but it's our little secret, that we guys also do love gossiping, isn't it? " Said Max and looked at the guys.The guys were blank for a minute."What? Is it just me?" With a eyebrow raised asked Max.They all laughed and said, "Nope, we love it too, that's why we are friends." Said Ryan. They all then fist bumped each other."Guys, how about we first eat something, I'm hungry." Said Lucas."Me too man" said Leo."Lets go and have lunch then" said Ryan.They all had lunch and came back to the room.After about 2 hours of gossiping."Guys, let's play games" said Max."Yay!!!! Let's go to the game room" said LucasThey all headed to the game room and continued to play for few hours.Meanwhile, the girls had visited the new store and bought a lot of things."Girls should we tell the guys to meet us later at 8 and we go for shopping fee clothes. I heard that a new collection has come of clothing and accessories we should probably check it out, what say?" Said Leah"Yeah seems like a great idea. I love shopping" said Mia while clapping her hands excitedly even though they were filled with bags."I agree with Mia" said Angel."What about you Rhea?" Asked Leah."Rhea, Rhea????" Leah snapped fingers in front of Rhea to bring her back from her texting world."Oh yeah I'm fine. I was texting Max." Said Rhea."Yeah, we know you can't stay away from him for few hours too, but still this is girly time." Said Leah."I agree." Said Angel.Rhea rolled her eyes and said "Alright, alright. Anyways since I was texting Max, might as well let him know about the change of plans.""Yeah, and I will let Zach know as he had some other plans so he didn't go to Ryan's place" said Angel."What plans?" Asked Leah with her one eyebrow raised."I don't know. I didn't ask him." Replied Angel while she was taking out her phone from her bag."Hmm ok." Said Leah."Alright let's go girls. I informed Max." Said Rhea."Cool, let's go" said Mia.The girls first grabbed something to eat and then continued their shopping.While shopping, Angel was confused about a dress for which she wanted the girls' opinion.She looked everywhere but they were out of sight.When suddenly someone from behind came which startled Angel and then said to her, "That dress will suit you better." Pointing to a dress said that unknown person and left before Angel could react."What's wrong?" Asked Rhea while keeping her hand on Angel's shoulder from back.Angel turned to look and said in confusion, "I don't know who she is but I feel I have seen her before. You know she pointed at the dress and said it would suit me.""Hmm maybe just another customer who might have seen you in confusion and helped you. Forget it. It's already 6 we need to leave and go to your house and also get ready for dinner."Yeah let's go" said Angel who still looked confused but decided to forget it and go on.At around 6:30 p.m. they reached Angel's home and got ready and left at around 7:45 p.m.It was around 7 p.m when the guys start getting ready for the dinner and at around 7:30 they leave home. At around 8 p.m. they reached and had booked a table and the girls arrived at 8:15 p.m.They all sat as per the guidance of the attendant.“Sir, madam, what would you all like to have?” asked the waiter.They had all discussed their order before the waiter could come.“Yes, we would like to have 2 medium size pizzas, 4 spaghettis, 2 penne with vegetable sauce and 1 caprese with pesto sauce.” Ordered Zach for everyone.They all spoke and were enjoying.Mia was sitting next to Angel. “Angel, could you please keep my phone in your clutch as I have no pockets and neither did I bring any bag.” Mia whispered to Angel and gave her the phone.“Sure Mia” said Angel while taking and keeping the phone in her clutch.“Thanks” said Mia while smiling.qqqAfter few minutes the waiter brought all dishes one by one and served it to the respective people.After their meal, they even ordered 4 Panna Cotta’s and 2 Tiramisu. The dessert was served and all shared and haved their desserts.They had a hearty meal.It was around 9:30 p.m. they all left the restaurant and as per the plan the guys gestured to each other and Max said to the girls, “Rhea and I will go together, Lucas, Zach and Angel can go together, Ryan and Mia, and Leo can drop Leah. Is that okay?”Before Leah could object or say anything, Leo grabbed Leah’s hand and said, “Absolutely, I will see you guys later. Bye.” and took Leah and left for his car. Leah was blank with the whole situation.The rest of the girls laughed at them and Rhea said, “Lets go Max.”“Yup, lets go” said Max.They both left too.“Shall we leave too Ryan?” asked Mia.“Yeah” said Ryan.They both left too and were talking while they could reach Ryan’s car.“Lets go babe” said Zach.“Yeah lets go” said Lucas in a girly way. Angel laughed at him the way he replied.They were leaving when Angel remembered about Mia’s phone and said, “Guys you go ahead I will give Mia her phone and be back.”“Okay” said Zach.Angel rushes to them and overhears Ryan talking to Mia.“Mia, these few weeks we have been spending time together, I have really liked it and would plan to maybe spend some more time with you. So I was thinking since you planned a surprise movie how about I take you out next week for dinner?” said Ryan.“That’s really sweet and thoughtful of you Ryan, and yes I would love to go next week.” Said Mia.Seeing them like this, Angel thought to herself, ‘It’s so difficult to see you like this, this isn’t right…I shouldn’t be jealous when you aren’t even mine.’She takes a deep sigh and calls out to Mia, “Mia, your phone.” She calls out and hands it over.“Oh thanks Angel” said Mia and they both smile and leave.Meanwhile, Leo and Leah reached Leah’s place.Leah instead of getting out, stays put.The car is filled with silence.“Leah I… I… I want to ask you something…” said Leo with trembling hands and being all sweaty in an AC car.Hey guys!!!Will Leo be able to ask Leah out or will something happen? What will Angel do now when she saw Ryan asking Mia out? Who is the secret love of Lucas? Who is the shadow Zach spoke to and what plans did he have? Who is the unknown girl who helped Angel? Was she just a random customer or will her arrival create more drama in everyone’s life?Do like, share and comment and stay tuned my lovelies….