Favourite Moments

"I have always believed in savouring the moments. In the end, they are the only things we will be."

-Anna Godberson.

"Nothing is permanently perfect. But there are perfect moments and the will to choose what will bring about more perfect moments."

-Mary Balough.

"Use your precious moments to live fully every single second of every single day."

-Marcia Wielder.

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♥Anna's POV♥

The party went on into the night, everyone dancing like they had forgotten how to stand still.

Ian was moving like his limbs were made of spaghetti and Lia's face was an epic picture of pure excitement.

My eyes ate up the scene like a post-Ramadan feast, my body feeling supercharged and my head giddy with enthusiasm. The fluid movement of people with their hair sticking around with the help of sweat to plaster it in their faces while they smiled with teeth blared out made me want to join the train of giddiness. All of a sudden, I can feel my feet moving on its own accord as I jump around and push the people beside me.

I danced towards a wine server who smiled at me and giggled. I picked a flute of champagne from the tray and mumbled thanks while I gulp down the entire wine. I waved my hands and nodded head in greetings to whoever greeted me, just the way a perfect hostess does.

I kept walking and manoeuvring my way through the sweaty crowd of grinding teenagers, I don't understand how they can be dripping of sweat with all the air circulating everywhere, boom! I was hit on the shoulder.

"I'm so sorry, I'm really sorry, I wasn't concentrati-- Anna?" a surprised looking Luke said before pulling me into a hug.

I smiled and exhaled heavily behind his back while I sniffed in his baby smell. He smelt like talc and perfume.

"Hey Luke, it been a long time, I didn't know you are came," I said patting his back.

"Well, I have been ransacking and looking all over the place for you, but as faith will have it, I ran into you," Luke said, making us both chuckle.

"Just look at you men, you look so good," he complimented.

"Thank you, you are not looking bad yourself." I wiggled my two fingers in his face.

"I rushed down here as soon as I heard you were kidnapped, I'm so sorry about the traumatic phase, hope they didn't hurt you at all?" he asked picking my hand to search for a scar or something that could give a clue.

"I'm fine, really, thanks for everything," I said tucking some strands of my hair behind my ear.

His curly mess of a hair was everywhere and also cute. He wore a black hoodie with sneakers, and he also has a Rolex watch on.

"How are your parents, and how is school? And most importantly, how is your health?" I asked staring at his beautiful tousled hair made me yearn to run my fingers and detangle the curls. They look soft and moisturized.

"Fine fine! my parents are fine, school is fine too, and I have not had any attack so far." He stepped forward till there was no space between us and he held my hand to kiss it. His gaze held mine as the moment reminded us of the game kiss incident. But with the craziness surrounding me, loud music blasting and my crush making a move on me, it didn't seem too bad.

We stared at each other for some seconds, our eyes communicating the unsaid words, our breathing in sync, he curved his face towards mine, the tip of our nose touching the other when I immediately pulled him for a hug.

I know it is quite stupid of me and I have a crush on him, but everything seemed wrong. I wasn't supposed to be kissing him, it was supposed to be the bad boy, Ralph.

"Did I do something wrong?" His eyes became misty.

"Of course not dear, I just feel like we should enjoy the party." I bit my lower lip and scratched my head in confusion before shrugging my shoulders.

"I guess you are not comfortable with me then, Anna."

"Oh no, I'm comfy with you but I wasn't in a kissing mood." My eyes wandered around without sparing him a look.

"Okay then, if you need anything? feel free to call me," he said and kissed my forehead and traced my hair.

His sweet gesture warmed my heart. I shouldn't have curved him, I should have gone ahead to kiss him and not made him feel horrible. But then again, a kiss will only complicate matters with Ralph. I think I made the right decision.

"Su-- sure." I stammered.

"And what the hell is going on here," a harsh baritone called.

We broke apart and saw an extremely furious Ralph cracking his knuckles and heading to our side.

"What in Jupiter's name is this Rachel guy doing here?" Luke asked furiously, giving Ralph an eye down.

"Just shut your ass down, Its Ralph not Rachael, now what the hell are you doing here Lorenzo?" Ralph asked getting chest to chest with Luke. His face mirrored Mike Tyson own when he was ready to beat his opponent to a pulp.

"Its Luke, not Lorenzo, idiot and the real question is what are you doing here?"Luke asked squaring his shoulders ready for a fight.

"Guys, stand down!! there is a freaking party going on, so don't be stupid Lorenzo and Rachel," I said mockingly.

How the two guys can pretend not to know each other's name is really hilarious, like who calls a guy Rachel?

"You know what Loren......sorry I meant Luke, it was nice meeting you, I think you should go enjoy the party like the others, "I concluded like a good hostess and gave him a fake smile.

"You are choosing him over me?" He gave me a look of disapproval.

"Of course not, two captains can't lead a ship, so you will have to go somewhere else so you guys don't breathe fire on your necks." My gaze shifted between the two boys.

"Fine!" He raised his hands as if to surrender. "I will leave here because Anna said so and not because of you, but be warned." He pointed an accusing finger at Ralph.

"I will deal with you the next time I come across you alone." He punched a tree to prove his point.

"Luke?" I raised my voice at him and tried to touch his shoulder when he shoved my hand away roughly and left in anger, leaving me shocked. When did the good boy get so aggressive and violent?

"Now you." I faced Ralph and folded my hands to my chest.

"Must you always create a scene Mr big fat ego?" I cocked a brow.

"Well I will always be jealous whenever I see you with another guy that isn't Ian, Mike, or Eric, baby girl, and you know it, why are you still connected with that Levinson boy?" he asked furrowing his brows.

I burst out laughing for some seconds, as in like seriously?

"Its Luke, Ralph and you know it. besides Luke is my family friend and he really is a nice guy so stop worrying your thick skull," I said to him while he held my hand.

He smiled at me and nudged his head towards the DJ.

"Oh no, no, no." I wriggled my hands, trying to break free from him. I don't want to dance." I pouted.

"Oh yes, yes, yes, baby doll, I need a one dance," he said the same time the speaker blasted out I need a one dance by Drake.

"Just one dance?" he asked again moving his body to the rhythm and snapping his fingers in the air, giving me the Michael Jackson vibe.

"No Duffer," I said trying to get away and leave him to do his awkward dance. Forgetting I still have him holding onto my other hand, he pulled it and I very much landed in front of him while he held my waist and guided my hands to his neck.

"You are such a stubborn bad boy you know that, right?" I tapped his nose and he laughed, his rich musical baritone that sounded like music in my ears.

I began to whine my waist and turn around and grind around him, too close that our body contact made us warm and I could feel my body tingle in enjoyment. He twirled me around and dipped me like I was in a ballroom or a dance floor.

The song soon ended and sugar by Archie's started playing.

"So I guess I'm free then," I said trying to release myself.

"If you think I will let you go after a nice performance, then you are kidding. Anna."

"Come closer and give more sugar baby doll." he stepped back, whined his waist like Beyonce, smiled and stretched one hand for me to accept-- for me to join him. I willingly did after watching him dance for some few seconds.

"Sugar, oh honey honey

You are my candy giiiirll and you got me wanting you."

We danced on and on and I really enjoyed myself, must be the best moment of the day.

"Baby doll?" Ralph called.

"Yes," I replied staring at him expectingly.

"Time has really gone and I need to be on my way home. I didn't tell my folks I will be returning home late," Ralph whispered in my ear with a rusty voice that sounded sexy as hell, his breath fanned my face and shoulders and I wanted more of it.

"Awn! when we were just enjoying the party." I stamped my feet.

"Oh, c'mon Anna." He played with my hair.

"Weren't you enjoying the party?" I traced his chest and could feel his muscles tightening.

"It is a good celebration, to be honest." A small smile was plastered on his face as his brown eyes scanned my micro facial expressions.

I rinsed my glass with the leftover wine and asked again, "don't you like the song? You shouldn't leave now."

"I love them all and the DJ did so well, but!" His voice trailed down, hesitation obvious in his face.

I frowned, he definitely doesn't like the DJ. "But what?"

"But all I want is to lie naked with you beneath a warm duvet and listen to the beating of your heart." His smirk came on.

I gasped and slapped my hand to my mouth, checked left and right to ensure no one heard it, before slapping his chest with my tone vibrating of laughter, "you are apparently late, you should go now."

"I knew that would work, c'mon." He winked and set his arm on my shoulder, pulling me closer. "Come see me off."

"I know you are a bad boy but I never knew you had bad tricks in that thick skull of yours." I pushed his head while he laughed so hard as well head out of the compound.

"I will see you at school tomorrow, right?" He stopped right in front of his Mercedes Benz.

"Yeah, it feels crazy because I haven't been in school for long and I missed the first-semester exam."

"The school management understand your plight so you are exempted." He shrugged.

"More like understood the plight of the money dad gave to them in compensation." I rolled my eyes.

He giggled, his laughter was contagious so I giggled, and a few seconds later, we were a giggled mess.

"It's good to have you back with us again. I can't believe we will be graduating soon." He licked his lower lip, plump and red.

"It sounds too good to be through, Ralph." I held his hand and linked mine with his. "I can finally study pharmacy."

"But the fact that we might be separating doesn't sit well with me." Ralph scratched his head with his car key.

"Then you might as well sit over the idea to ensure you bend it to your will." I kissed his forehead.

"Now, is this the part I kiss you passionately and bid you goodbye?" He tilted his head, making his bangs fall over his right eyes.

"That will always be my favourite part." I pouted and kissed him.

"And what is that, Anna?"

"A kiss!"

"You are kidding me, a one-second kiss?" His face mirrored confusion.

"Yeah," I shrugged and began heading to the house when he ran after me, making us run around the car like little kids, fighting for who gets to take the bigger part of the cookie in the jar.

"Gotcha!" He finally screamed when his hands caught my waist and made me squeal in fright.

"Now, this is what a proper kiss is." He held my gaze for some seconds and kissed my lips. He nibbled and sucked at my lower lip delicately while I ran my hands freely around his tousled air. The kiss soon became faster and the need to eat up each other's face became urgent. He licked the back of my ear, sucked at my skin, taste my collar bone, feel my body, while little moans escaped my mouth every time he did something pleasant to me. Something that made me moan harder and made my instinct telling me, this is right.

And when we finally pulled apart with me panting so hard and nothing from him. I bid him goodbye.

"We are not done!" He called after me.

"What?"

"I need more sugar and you, my dear made me addicted to you."

"Interesting," I said.

"Give me more baby doll, I want more sugar," he whined, pretending to cry like a kid.

"You do know too much sugar in the body leads to diabetes don't you?" I asked giving him a little frown.

"If your kisses give diabetes then I do want diabetes, baby I wanna purge, so give me su~gar," he said in a singsong voice while I groaned, faking annoyance when was actually enjoying it all.

I moved closer to peck him when he grabs my waist and deepened the kiss, what started as a slow kissing spree became a full-blown out make out session.

While I pulled his hair, he gave me a good neck kiss and kissed my lips till they got swollen.

"Now, that is what a kiss is," Ralph said, smirking and opening his car with the key remote.

"Goodnight Ralph and drive safe I said as my face became a little red from the intimate session.

"See ya, when I see ya in school tomorrow." he hopped into his car and starting the engine.

"While I turned back and headed to the house to search for my friends so we could round up the party because the sky has gotten so dark and most people weren't ready to go home yet.

"Anna, where the hell have you been since? I have been searching the entire universe for you," she said and dragged me inside the main house and away from the party.

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Different students walked around the corridor either to get a thing or two at their respective lockers.

Nate and minions were also walking around looking for their next prey to bully. I simply faced my locker and typed my code and also used my hair to cover half of my face to avoid unnecessary drama this afternoon but turned out luck wasn't on my side as they laughed loudly and sauntered towards my side in high clicking heels.

"Well, well, well, who else will it be if not the goody-two-shoes that got herself kidnapped. I wonder why you were released, you should have been given to an animal to eat up," Nate said, staring at me with daggers in her eyes and twirling her fake blonde hair with one of her fingers, while her minions copied her stance.

"Why don't you go bother someone else this afternoon, you are the least of expectations on my agenda today, and you could feed one of your minions or even yourself to a dog," I said without sparing her a glance.

"What?" They all chorused with their faces looking like some horrible dolls in horror movies.

"I know a zoo that isn't far from here yunno, by the way, that shirt is so small on you, all your boobs are out, but I'm sure you don't give a fuck because you are just a slut," I said giving her a wink, jamming my locker and moving my ass away from her.

A minion behind her started laughing and got shut up by a look from Nate while Nate stared at me, giving me the evil eyes saying I will be back for you bitch.

After a long day, it was finally time for lunch, you wouldn't believe I didn't have class with any of my friends and I'm yet to even see Ralph today. Although, I saw Marcus in Trig class and Brady in Gym class.

The cafeteria is very rowdy with individual group on their various tables. I breezed towards the counter and bought hamburger with fries and a sprite, and walked towards my usual table.

Jess and the guys were already there with Jess munching on some fried Macaroni pasta and chicken, and the guys munching Oreo, carrot, cheesecake and coke.

"Hey peeps," I greeted and sat my ass down next to Lia.

"Hi," they all chorused.

"School is so fucking stressful without you guys in any of my classes. I have a workload of assignment. Why can't my life just be smooth without any drama?" I questioned no one in particular and took a large bite from my burger.

"Oh, this is really good," I complimented with a mouth full of burger.

"Well, drama keeps finding you doesn't it?" Ian snickered and took a bite from his toast bread.

"It sure does," Eric replied giving me a smirk.

"Excuse me guys, do you mind if we join?" Ralph queried with Brady, Marcus, and Zion behind him.

"Sure," Jess said giving them a nod.

They pulled a chair each and sat down with their various trays of snacks like scones, toast bread, cheeseburger, hamburger, cake, meat-pie and sausages, alongside bottle waters and drinks.

We heard a loud screeching voice of a nerd being bullied at one corner of the canteen by miss cheerleader, Nate of course.

She poured chilled bottles of red drinks on the nerd's white tee-shirt and sky blue jean, and the nerd also had on a white bobbed hair which Nate just succeeded in ruining really bad.

The girl started crying and left the cafe in annoyance.

"Why is Nate so evil, bad and bitter? what could the girl have done wrong?" I asked no one in particular as I felt annoyance seep into me.

"People like Nate doesn't need a reason to be bad because she is naturally evil," Ralph said in response.

"I feel so bored, lately I haven't been going out," Eric started.

"Same here," Zion said.

"Then we should plan an outing," Marcus said.

"Nice idea, but where?" Mike asked.

"We could go to a mall or something," Jess said.

"Or maybe a cinema?" Lia butted in.

"A beach will just be perfect." I chipped in.

"I concur," Ralph agreed immediately.

"Well then, since today is Friday let fix tomorrow as our outing day," Ian concluded the same time the bell rang for break over.

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It was finally Saturday, our outing day. The outing was fixed for 10 am in the morning.

I told Mrs Bailey to help me pack a picnic basket with lots of food, snacks and drinks while I looked for a befitting bikini to wear.

I finally settled for a denim jean high waist skirt and a black armless crop top that says #have fun at least once# and I paired it with a jean Versace sandal and a matching purse.

I packed other valuables like sunscreen, glow oil, ear pods, my phone, some cash and of course a Ball, etc.

I straightened my hair with a hair straightener giving it a parting at the side, I did my edges and looked really cute.

I wore my favourite perfume and searched for a perfect sunglass that will shield my eyes from the scorching sun.

I picked my bag and Bluetooth speaker that was currently playing 'Chun-Li by Nicki Minaj.'

"Morning Mrs Bailey, how are you?" I asked as I grabbed a juice from the freezer.

"Morning sweetheart, I'm good." She smiled and extended her hands to me. "Here is the picnic box you asked me to prepare for you."

"Thank you so much and do have a nice day," I said, returning her smile.

"You are welcome, do ensure you have fun like your top says too," she said giving me a wink and shooed me out of the kitchen.

A bodyguard picked a car to follow me in separately. Ever since I got back, I have had multiples of bodyguards breathing down my neck. they follow me around in private cars so it won't be obvious to anyone that I'm being followed, watched, or what the word, I think looked at from a distance, more like safeguarded.

Jess' car was parked outside too, waiting for me. She was busy applying a bright red lipstick when I hopped in.

"Whatsup babe? ready to catch some fun?" she asked smirking.

"I have never been more ready," I said as she started the car and started driving really fast.

"Jessica Walker, you are going to be the death of me," I screamed with terror evident in my tone.

"Just shut up and have fun, enjoy the cool breeze, enjoy the speed, enjoy everything," she said smiling as she turned on the radio in her car.

'WAP' by Cardi B ft Megan thee stallion started playing. We both sang the dirty lyrics and used our fists as microphones.

Jess looks really different today, she has on a neon coloured hair, which means she either dyed her hair or It's just a wig. she also has on a black body con gown with huge black pumps with fake hair on it.

She has on a bright red lipstick and a make-up done to perfection, she also wore an ankle chain, she used blue contact lenses, and wore a huge black shade, she is totally dressed to kill.

We arrived at the beach after hours of driving, singing, munching on chocolates and all.

We bought our ticket and walked in to look for a perfect spot to lay our mat and picnic boxes.

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We stepped on the warm sand, the most gentle hue of gold, almost earthen and muted. The beach stretched out alongside the water, there are constant friends, tourists, families, and group of people, either chatting away, taking pictures, riding horses, eating, or even playing games in the most reassuring way. As if to soothe the sand.

We settled on our mats, my eyes moving from sand to stone, from rock pools to breaking waves, in the gentle spring of sunshine. I felt as if I was swimming in the briny aroma while sunbathing.

"Where the hell are these guys?" Jess queried the very moment we saw them coming.

The guys walked in dramatically, most of the buttons of their shirts were left open to gawk at as they sauntered in nosily. Ian has his hands wrapped around his girlfriend as they isolated themselves.

"You guys are late." Jess scolded.

"Yeah, more like three minutes late," Ian said rolling his eyes as he sat on the mat.

Ralph laid an extra mat on the floor with another picnic box down and the guys settled on it.

"So, what should we do? because we can swim, play card games, eat, play ball, play music, dance, ride horses, make videos, snap, and they're more than a thousand other things to do on a beach with friends." Ralph stated making us all cheer with excitement.

"Let start with swimming and getting our skin tanned," Jess said as she stood to pull off her clothes.

The guys turned away from her while she changed.

And Alas, Jess slayed it big time, she has on a Neon coloured swimsuit bikini that showed her flat tummy and slim waist and a whole lot of skin, she applied her sunscreen to prevent sunburn and she applied glow oil to make her skin glow in the rays of sunlight, the neon coloured bikini looks so great with her Neon coloured hair as she looks totally different. As if she just stepped out of the studio.

The guys were really stealing glances at her as she stood up with Brady, Marcus, Zion, Mike And Eric to the cool water.

Jess, Marcus, and Brady went swimming while Zion, Mike and Eric went surfing in the water.

The guys were looking great with toned abs and glistering skin.

So it was just Me, Ian, Lia and Ralph left, sitting on the mat.

"Guys!" I called. "Turn around, I want to change."

"Same here," Lia blurted out and stood up immediately.

"What's the big deal? Do we really need to turn?" Ralph asked and Ian agreed with him instantly.

"You guys will turn around like good boys or?" Lia's voice got harsher and her glare were like lasers. Immediately, the boys turned around before she finished her statement.

I pulled off my clothes that revealed my Burgundy coloured two-piece bikini. Lia peeled off her clothes and revealed her one-piece, fashion nova bikini.

"Wow! This is beautiful." I complimented and watched her wiggle her brows and wink.

"I know right? I ordered it last week without knowing I was going to be needing it today, it is good to trust one instinct most times."

"Really?" I squinted my eyes and moved close to her.

"Yeah. Why?" She shrugged and looked left and right to ensure she was safe.

"Can we turn around now?" The guys asked.

"No!" We both chorused.

"I really don't want to go into the water, but I have this feeling Ralph will make me do that."

"Awn! Don't worry, he is muscular enough and he can save you from any danger lurking around the water."

I pouted, "but I don't want to go in there at all and you told me to trust my instinct."

"Sometimes in life, you just have to go by the flow of things." She packed her hair into a messy bun.

"You know he is all macho man and he can slip you some tongue if you drown in the water, babe." She pushed me with her hips and giggled.

"Shut up!" I waved her off.

"And trust me." She pointed her index finger at me. "That will make such a cute story to tell your kids someday." She winked, walked towards Ian, and hugged him from the back.

I wore my waist beads I ordered online some months ago and I have been wondering what perfect occasion to use it. I wore my huge fashion sunglass and damn! Your homegirl is Smokin hot!!

The moment I turned to face Ralph, he looked mesmerized.

"You like what you see, don't you?" I teased.

"I love it," he muttered, pulling me closer and we raced to the water.

I got there first, although I suspect he just let me win and could have beaten me if he wanted.

"What do you think you are doing?" Ralph asked as he saw me trying to enter the water.

"I'm doing obviously what you see me doing, Ralph."

"Come to the hilltop and jump, that's where the real fun is," he said encouragingly.

"No!" I said adamantly but was suddenly swept off my feet and carried to the hilltop while I screamed.

He threw me into the water and jumped after me.

I sank deep down into the ocean with bubbles floating above my head before finally resurfacing on top.

The water felt good and my whole hair was drenched as it stuck to my face and body.

An equally drenched Ralph swam up to me and stared at me.

"What?" I asked him shrugging my shoulders and swimming around the water.

"You look really beautiful today." he complimented and my cheeks began to go warm as a blush crept in.

"Thanks, you look great too I guess," I stated.

"I always look great, what do you mean you guess," he said grabbing my waist.

"Well I knew you would defend yourself, Mr big fat ego," I said and heard some clicking sound.

"You both looked really cute so I thought I should take some pictures for future reference. You know? So you can show your great-grandkids someday." Neon haired girl said as she swam up to us with the other guys coming behind.

"I made some short clip videos of you both, now let get out of the water so we can play ball and also take pictures," Jess said authoritatively.

We all followed behind to have pictures and the rest.

After laying on the bench, playing games and eating, we decided to take a break and a walk.

Ralph decided to walk with me, I played with the warm sand with my hands and feet, our legs were coated with sand like flour on bread. I twirled around at some point, just my own little way of having fun.

"Baby doll," He called holding my hands and staring into my eyes.

"Yes Mr big fat ego," I answered staring into his brown chocolate eyes that always pulls me in.

"Turn around, I have something to show you." His squinted his eyes as his long lashes stuck out cutely.

"Why? I don't need to turn around to see what you want to show me."

"It is a surprise, so turn around, Anna." His firm hand massaged my waist in an alluring way.

"It still doesn't make any sense, why should I turn around when I will still end up seeing it." I stamped my feet adamantly.

"Then it wouldn't be a surprise anymore." He replied in his deep tone that held no room for arguments.

"Fine!" I raised my hand as if to surrender. "I will turn around because--"

"Because what, Anna?" His voice was getting impatient.

"Because I feel like turning around." I pouted and turned around while he chuckled.

I could hear the sharp sound of something scratching so I got curious. "Are you done?"

"Almost."

"Can I peep?"

"Just be patient baby doll, jeez!"

"Can I?" I said in a sing-song voice.

"You may." His voice interrupted my song and I instantly twirled around but ended up speechless and shocked. I knew it was going to happen sooner than later, but how soon it was? I have no answers. This is unbelievable.

"Be my girlfriend." He read out what was boldly inscribed on the sand.

"What?" I asked, wide-eyed and checking if he grew another head or something.

"I love flirting with you a lot, but I'd have more fun dating you." He licked his lips and tucked some strand of hair behind my ear.

And when he saw I said nothing, he continued. "Let us get wasted and finally admit how we feel about each other." His voice came out lower, almost whispering.

"Uh!" I cleared my throat and sighed heavily. My brain screamed, 'no! He is a player.' And my heart screamed, 'but you like him a lot.'

"Shh!" His slender finger shushed me and he proceeded to kiss me slowly, savouring the moment like I would fade away like a dream.

"Let move this to something serious; are you ready to change your relationship status?" His eyes stared at me delicately, urging me to see the answers in his eyes.

"Yes or yes?" He added when I was about to say something.

I sniffled and shook my head, little tears staining my cheeks, "No."

"No?" Ralph stepped backwards, stared left and right, before giving me a confused look.

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And this is where I drop my pen for today. I decided to be generous and give you wonderful people, two in one update.

I hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed writing it.