chapter 19

Ryan’s POV“Hey guys!!!! Please meet me at the courtyard I have to tell you something.” said Zach and went towards the courtyard.After he said that we all followed him.“Babe, what’s wrong? Why did you call us here?” asked Angel with a confused look as we all were confused as to what might have happened and as to why he called us.“Babe, it’s because of my mom.” Said Zach with a serious look on his face.“Because of your mom?” asked Leah still being confused.Zach took a deep breath and said “Yeah, she seems to be very angry at you all.”Angel looked worried and asked “Babe, but why is she angry with all of us?”Zach looked serious. I was confused as hell. He said “Well I won’t tell you guys the reason.”Everyone were still confused at him being crazy.“Dude, seriously what happened?” I asked“Hmmnnnm not gonna tell you guys anything.” said Zach while gesturing his head in non - acceptance.We all gave him a look with one eyebrow raised, almost in a threatening way as if he doesn’t tell us now we all 8 against 1 won’t be good.“Guys, don’t worry, let me handle him” said Lucas while coming forward and then he did the most unexpected thing.He came forward with the most dangerous and serious look on his face.Now we were confused including Zach as to what would he do that Zach would speak up.He started tickling Zach so hard and we started laughing. Seeing him Angel joined and then Leah and then Leo and one by one we all joined. Seeing them how could I miss this opportunity to do it too? I chuckled and walked towards them. By the time I joined he was almost exhausted and was on the ground.“GUYS PLEASE STOP PLEASE, AHH, NO PLEASE STOP.” said Zach while asking us to be merciful.“Hmmnnnm not gonna stop until you know what we want.” said Lucas in the exact same tone and gesture the way Zach said it to me.Hearing that we all started laughing.“OKAY, OKAY GUYS PLEASE STOP PLEASE, AHH, NO PLEASE STOP….. OKAY, OKAY FINE I WILL TELL YOU.” Zach said.We all stopped tickling him and moved back for him to stand up. Lucas offered his hand to Zach so that he could get up.Once he got up, he moved two steps back from where we were standing and we all chuckled again. Its right that at times all you need to do is tickle for them to speak up.“Phew, I won’t tell you anything now…” said Zach.As he said that Lucas took a step forward to him and Zach moved two more steps back and we all chuckled again.“HOLD ON, LET ME FINISH… I won’t tell you anything now… you guys will have to make a promise that you all will come to my house tonight for dinner and talk to my mom” said Zach while putting his hand in front to stop Lucas coming any further.We all laughed and Angel said, “Aww babe, sure we all will be there I give you my word for that.”We all nodded at it.“Well not just you guys I want Mia too to come.” said Zach while looking towards Mia and me.Before Mia or I could say anything, Angel said, “Don’t you worry about Mia, Ryan will pick her up and they both will come along to your house.”“Cool, then I gotta go, I will see you guys’ tonight at 8. I need to help my mom.” said Zach.After he said that he left.I hadn’t still processed with what Angel had just said and I was completely blank. I turn to look towards Mia and she was blushing.“Aww, look at this cute couple” said Angel while pointing towards Mia and me as I was looking towards Mia, and due to this Mia blushed more.“Anyways lets go.” said Lucas, while gesturing all of us.We all nod and we start going.Everyone were walking quite ahead of me, Angel was walking a few steps ahead of me so I take few steps quickly ahead to match up with her.“Hey, I was thinking how about we all go together to Zach’s house. Like all guys in one car and girls in one car?”She gave me a look first and thought to herself and then excitedly screamed, “Oooh guys!!! Ryan gave a great idea….”I gave my widest smile at her and everyone looked back at us with a confused look.I seriously was happy as my plan worked now I didn’t have to pick Mia and she could just be there with the other girls.“Ryan says that since Mia and he are going together, we three girls and three boys can take one car each.” said Angel.My widest smile turned into just a smile as I didn’t wanted to show anyone that I was nervous about me picking Mia up.“Don’t you think it would be a great idea if I pick Leah up in one car and the rest 4 of you go in another car?” asked Leo with a smirk on his face and while winking at Leah.“NO PLEASE NO…. one week of teaching you was more than enough time for us to be together… can’t deal more of it” said Leah feeling angry and exhausted.“Aww don’t say that Ms. Feisty, we have to spend the rest of our lives together…” while still having a smirk and winking at Leah.We all laughed at their little banter, but before Leah could say anything, Angel said, “OK, OK Guys, what’s the final decision?”“I’m fine with it” said everyone in unison except Leo.“Oh no that’s not fair guys….” Disappointedly said Leo.“Everything is fair in love & war Mr. Douche… and this is WAR FOR US….” said Leah.“Oh Ms. Feisty, I know its love for us… and I’m sure you will accept it too sooner or later.” said Leo while holding his hand over his heart.We all laughed and we went ahead…We all reached home and took rest. It was around 6 when Leah and Angel came home as all the 3 girls had decided to get ready together.I was ready by 7 p.m. said my goodbyes to the girls from outside Rhea’s room as they said they didn’t wanted me to see them before the dinner.I left around 7:15 p.m. to pick Mia.I was nervous yet normal at the same time. Nervous because I wasn’t sure of our relationship and normal cause over the few days we have really become good friends.I take a deep sigh and drive and finally reach her house by 7:40 p.m.I get out of my car and go to the door and ring the bell. The door was opened by her maid and was instructed for me to sit in the living room as she was still getting dressed.After 5 minutes I was having water, when Mia was coming down the stairs.There she was, in solid black lace bodycon dress, her hair in bun, in high heels and was trying to do something with her clutch.“You look beautiful.” I didn’t realize that I just had said that out loud.She blushes and says, “Thank you Ryan, You don’t look bad yourself.”I smile at her and my nervousness that was there had suddenly calmed down.“Shall we?” I asked her and she nodded. “After you my lady.” I bow down and gesture her to go ahead.We both laugh at my silliness. As I said we had grown quite comfortable around each other. I didn’t have special feelings towards her but… I don’t know I was just confused now.We go out and I open the car door for her and she sits and then I sit and we drive. We had casual talks not relating to study or subjects. There was traffic on our way so we finally reached at 8:20 p.m. everyone had already reached as Rhea had messaged me stating, “Where are you guys? Did you take a detour to a date?”To which I replied, “Yea, I’m thinking of it as you aren’t letting me drive I might as well.” She had then later replied, “Ok see you tomorrow ;)”I ignored her and drove.I ring the bell and the door was opened by the maid, she gestures us to go to the dining hall as everyone where waiting there.Everyone were laughing, giggling and talking when we reached.I saw Angel, she looked good too. She was wearing mauve off-shoulder bodycon dress with her hair in curls and was in high heels.Everyone looked at us and smiled and said, “Aww what a cute couple… weren’t you guys going for a date? How come you came here? We in fact even asked the chef to prepare only for 7 people.” said Rhea.I smirk at her and say, “Oh I didn’t know you are not going to eat with us, coz of your diet and all I get it but at least let Max eat.”  Everyone laugh as we were having our little banter.When someone entered the hall and said, “Oh my dear lovelies, it so good to see you all again.”It was Mrs. Brown, Zach’s mom.She saw everyone and we all were happy to see her. She was a nice person.She saw at us one by one and then finally saw Mia and me together.“Oh dear Ryan, who is beautiful girl beside you?” asked Mrs. Brown“Oh mom, that’s Mia, Ryan’s girlfriend.” said Zach with a smirk on his face.Before I could react or say something, Mia said, “Zach if you don’t mind can I introduce myself?” he then nods in acceptance.“Hello ma’am, my name is Mia, I’m not Ryan’s girlfriend yet, just a friend of his. Its nice meeting you.” said Mia with great pious.“Hello Mia, its nice meeting you but please don’t call me ma’am. Also Ryan I must say you have got a great catch.” said Mrs. Brown.I chuckle awkwardly and everyone smile.“Anyways kids, come on have dinner. Oh also before you dine, I wanted to make an announcement due to which I have called everyone here.” said Mrs. Brown.“I’m collaborating a fashion show with Angel’s mom for a charity event at your campus. I wanted my models for it and I did get them but I still need 10 – 12 more models so I want all the 9 of you to be my models for it. So kids would you all wish to be a part of this?” asked Mrs. Brown.“OOOOHHHHH YESSSSS WE WOULD LOVE TOO” we all said in unison.“But what is the theme?” Lucas asked.“Oooh about that you will get to know about it on the day of the fashion show. But for now, come on lets have dinner.” said Mrs. Brown. We all were very excited and agreed and went to dine.The hall was exceptionally beautiful. The food was arranged neatly and we had a great feast.After the dinner, we went to the terrace, we all were sitting and talking, enjoying the night lights of the city.“Hey guys, I got an idea.” said Zach with a smirk.Hey guys!!! What will happen between Mia and Ryan? Will he start liking her too? Or will he just like her and move on from Angel? What is the theme for the fashion show? What is Zach’s idea? Will his idea be good for everyone or will it turn against them?Stay tuned to find out about it my lovelies….Do like, share and comment.