Emma's Pov:
"Come on, Emma; you're too slow. Does it really have to take you ages to get me a cup of coffee?" Naomi groused as I hurried with a cup of coffee to her.
''And where are the headphones I asked for?" Ivy asked, opening her palms.
"Sorry, Ivy; but I couldn't find them in the room." I replied lazily, touching my forehead.
"What? Have you gone blind? What do you mean you couldn't find it?" She groused.
"Come on girls. Maybe the fact that she is going to the Alpha High School has suddenly made her blind." Their mom said and they laughed lightly at me.
"I wonder why she insisted on going there. Does she think she will be able to win any of the lover boys?" Ivy asked and they laughed again. I stood while they all mocked at me.
I bent my head and sniffed.
'No, I couldn't afford to shed a tear, not on a special day like this.' I said to myself.
"Enough of the jokes; I've warned you to stop doing this." I heard his voice and I smiled to see the only man I could call family.
Although he wasn't my biological family, he had insisted I call him dad. Whenever he's around, his wife and daughters never get to bully me.
I stood up and embraced him.
"You welcome daddy." I said cheerfully.
"How are you doing Emma?" He asked and patted my hair.
"Everything is fine dad. I can't wait." I said while smiling.
"I know. Just a moment." He said abruptly and climbed down the stairs into the sitting room and touched my hair again.
"Are you ready?" He asked and I nodded with a smile and took my bag from the table.
I looked at his daughters, and their faces were already swollen with rage.
I bent my head and walked out of the room with dad Mr. Douglas.
Mr. Douglas is actually my adopted father. He told me he had found me lying close to the river banks four years ago and he had taken me to the hospital.
But when I regained consciousness, I lost my memories and couldn't recall a single thing from my past. So, I had no idea where I came from.
Mr. Douglas had even put me up on TV but no one came for me. So, he took me in as his daughter but his wife and kids never accepted me for once. They all saw me as a nuisance and didn't want to associate with me.
His kids actually study in Washington DC, but just come over for the long vacation.
I'm just a sad, lonely girl who wonders where her family might be and why they never came for her.
Well, thank God I fell into the hands of someone as kind as Mr. Douglas. My daddy.
Right now, I'm going to Alpha High School and I couldn't believe the millions he spent just to get me admitted. It was mind-blowing, I couldn't believe he would want me to school in one of the best.
It's actually one of the best schools in the country, but unfortunately, Mr. Douglas is a very busy person and he travels out of the country a lot. As a matter of fact, he will be leaving the country again by tomorrow, and that's quite sad for me because, each time he isn't around, his wife and kids make my life a living hell.
Immediately, he grabbed my hands and headed to the main door and we walked straight to the parking lot where his bodyguard was waiting for him. They greeted him and open the back seat door for him.
Zane, his assistant, and the driver started the ignition and we drove. Then, I let out a sweet wide smile.
For once, I had the opportunity to be happy about going to the Alpha High School.
It's a school for only the rich. Like, very rich and I only got lucky because Mr. Douglas is one of the rich in LOUISIANA, IF NOT THE RICHEST.
I connected my headphones with a lot of excitement.
Yeah, that's me; I'm actually a music freak. I love singing with passion.
I played one of my favorite songs as I closed my eyes, enjoying the song.
It was "kiss me again" by The Loverboys.
Okay. WHO ARE THE LOVERBOYS?
The Love Boys is the most popular band in the United States, originally made up of five young, Crazily Handsome, and Sparingly Wealthy Boys.
Leo, Aaron, Jack, Lucas, and Oliver.
Wondering why I said "originally"?
Well, that's because Leo is no longer with them. He unexplainably left the band four years ago, and since then, nobody has ever heard from him again.
He was actually the leader of the band, but since he left, Aaron took over as the leader.
According to what, I heard, Aaron and Leo were childhood friends and were both lovers of music and as a result, their parents teamed up and signed up with the Alpha Records and opened a band.
The Love Boys.
Then Jack, Lucas, and Oliver who were also close friends of theirs back then, also joined the band.
So, the Love Boys started at a very young age and they were doing pretty well.
But, uncannily, things changed about them and it all started four years ago. Nobody knows exactly what happened to them, but we're all sure something big must have transpired between them, especially Leo and Aaron.
Leo uncannily left the band and since he left, Aaron also changed. Aaron was a happy flirty guy, but since Leo left, that happy personality of his died off, and he became a sad quiet introvert.
I even heard he was forced by his parents to take over as the band leader.
Another strange thing that happened since Leo left the band is that all the girlfriends Aaron ever had all ended up dead.
Yes, because since Leo left the band, Aaron had had about two girlfriends and they all ended up dead and as a result, he's been abstaining from the company of girls. He's been trying as much as possible to avoid any contact with girls and I actually heard, even in the Love Boy's mansion, there are no female workers there; even their cook is a boy.
'I really wonder what could have happened between him and Leo, and what could also be the cause of the death of the ladies he loved. Or, could it be just a coincidence? Or could there really be something or someone behind it? And why did it start happening after Leo left?' I couldn't get any meaningful answer.
An answer, no one is yet to discover.
Well, it's not like what happened stopped Aaron from being the lady's crush. The Love Boys were all charming, but Aaron was the cutest, trust me, I play his video every day.
But when Leo was around, I heard it was difficult making a choice between him and Aaron because they were both charming and breathtaking.
Trust me, if I were to choose between Leo and Aaron, I wouldn't know who to choose. Because their handsome is sparkling as white as immaculate and a demonstration of an angelic nature.
Too bad Leo left, but it's a good thing Aaron was still around to fill up the space. But, I'm still wondering why Leo left and where he is. Will he ever come back?
This a question no one has an answer but I believe I will find out everything and the death of Aaron ex's.
"We're here, Let's go Emma" He said, as we arrived at Alpha High School. He puts on his ray-ban shades and strides towards the security check with so much confidence in him. My dad's voice broke into my thoughts and I opened my eyes and discovered that we had already gotten to Alpha High School.
Oh, heavens!
Was this a school or a hotel?
Jesus!
I came out of the car and stood like a statue looking around with amusement.
'This building was magnificent. it looks prettier than it seems on TV and in magazines. I can't believe I'm actually here.' I thought in my head as I walked very close to dad.
Alpha High School is owned by Alpha Records, the company which the Love Boys worked under.
People from outside the States travel down here just to attend "AHS" because they get to see their superstars almost every day.
I heard they 'Love Boys' move around very freely over here and are only accompanied by the guards on rare occasions. But, I also heard that Aaron is rarely seen.
He always isolates himself from everyone, and on most occasions, he doesn't attend classes. He had really turned out to be an introvert.
But whenever he comes around, the entire place is always set on ovation, and I also heard some female students even end up collapsing.
'I hope I also get to meet face-to-face with him one day.'
"Come on Emma. We're almost there." Dad held my hand as we headed for the Principal's office and I couldn't stop admiring the entire place.
Securities were everywhere and pretty boys and girls could be seen walking in pairs and taking pictures.
Dad and I got to the principal's office but at that time, he was kind of settling an issue between two parents and their kids. So, we were asked to wait outside.
"We have to wait for a little ok," Dad said and I nodded my head.
We sat on the three-seater chair outside the office together with one other man and I just couldn't wait to see the principal so that he'd assign me to my class.
While we were seated there, three pretty ladies walked by and one of them had Alex's name written on her hand.
Wow!
Seriously?
Then, two other boys walked by and they were talking about Cruella Deviel.
'OH Cruella. My role model!'
She was my teacher at the Love girls a female music band created by the Love Boys.
It was made up of eight girls and Cruella Deviel was the leader.
She's actually my best song-writer and I love her so much.
'I hope I also get to meet her here as well.' Many things were on my mind as I couldn't believe I'm right in Alpha High School.
The meeting in the principal's office was taking a long and I was kind of getting impatient already.
I stood up and walked to the window in the passage, taking a look outside. It was so beautiful as I couldn't say but smile.
I looked back at dad and he was busy with his laptop. Well, like I said, he's a very busy man.
Then, I decided to take a look around. Yes, just around the passage. I started walking and noticed the passages were free of students. They were probably in class.
I came to a staircase and sat by it bringing out a book from my bag, it was my songbook.
I opened it and started writing new lyrics that came to my mind while I sat. I really love singing a lot, and I wish I would have an opportunity to explore it.
I was still writing in my songbook when I heard a soft sound that caught my attention.
It seemed someone was playing the keyboard. I listened carefully and noticed it was coming from upstairs.
'Who could it be?'
It was so enchanting. I stood up and slowly, started climbing the stairs. As I drew nearer, the sound got clearer and it kept bemusing me.
But just as I finished climbing the stairs, I saw a signboard that read:
"Restricted area. Stay back".
'Huh? Oh-oh. But there was someone in. Why does it have to be restricted?'
I stood still and the sound of the keyboard kept enchanting me. I couldn't refuse the sweet melody.
Only an expert can play this good.
It was a slow emotional song and I wondered who it could it be.
There was a big room ahead and the door was slightly open and it was obvious the sound was coming from there.
I looked around and couldn't find anyone.
Then, creepily, I walked pass the signboard and entered the room.
Like I said earlier, it was big and at the entrance were just scattered books, shelves, canters, cartoons, and papers. It looked more like a storage room.
I walked further and finally, I found the expert. Hah!
At last.
I smiled and looked at him and...wait!
Isn't that...
Oh, my God!
It's Aaron. Whaat?
Emma's Pov continues:
I quickly ran and hid behind a canter.
Oh, my God!
Am I dreaming or what? Am I really looking at Aaron with my bare eyes?
The leader of the Loverboys?
It's a good thing he was backing me, else, I'd have been caught.
Oh, my gosh!
No wonder it was a restricted area.
He wanted to be alone.
He always wants to be alone.
Then that means I shouldn't be here. If I get caught, I'm definitely going to get punished.
But at that moment, I couldn't help but admire him. Despite the fact he was backing me, I could still manage to have a side view of his face.
Oh, my God!
He was so charming and cute.
Aaron was handsome from the dept of his eyes to the gentle expression of his voice. Tall sculpted face, and broad shoulders.
He was the kind of handsome that could easily get into anyone's bones, making them defenseless.
He had a tattoo on his neck and a diamond ring on his ear.
Now I understand why the sound was so emotional.
All the songs he led have always been emotional.
All the ladies have been dying for him. But too bad they only get to see him from a distance or on TV since he doesn't like associating with girls anymore.
I heard it's kind of made him cold-hearted to some extent.
I wonder what really happened to them. An answer am yet to discover.
Suddenly, he stopped playing and I wondered why. I was kind of enjoying it.
"Do you realize this is a restricted area?" He asked and I swear, my heart stopped beating.
What? Does he know I'm here?
I gasped and turned around in fear, leaning my back on the canter. I drop my chin back into my hands and sigh again rapidly. My stare drifted back to the upright. And I raise my eyebrows slightly.
Oh, God! How did this happen?
I heard him touch the keys again and just then, his phone started ringing.
"Yes? I'll be there." He said on the phone.
His voice was so soft as he spoke and it made me drool more at him.
But at this moment, I was scared. What is he going to do to me?
I heard him stand and started walking to the door which was towards my direction.
'Oh, God!'
Surprisingly, he walked pass me and didn't even turn to take a look at me.
'Huh? Is he really such an introvert?'
I watched in surprise as he walked to the door, but just when he was about going out, something like car keys fell from his hands and I exhaled.
'He's definitely going to turn around to pick it up.'
My heart skipped as he bent and turned to pick it up and boom!
That was it.
We made the eye contact
'Gosh! Is this for real?' My eyes widened open.
Jesus; he was so heavenly cute; cuter than he looked on TV and in magazines.
Oh, my God! I could hardly breathe.
He had this long baby lashes and a dark curly hair that flopped across his forehead.
Even though I only had to look at him for a short time, I could swear he was the most handsome guy I'd ever seen.
He stared at me briefly and quickly took his eyes away like he had seen no one important. And finally, he left the room.
I placed my hand on my chest and took in a deep breath trying to overpower my contemplation, as my mind was going Solo.
Gosh; that was so close. I can't believe he didn't even react to my presence there.
But it's still a miracle to know I was in the same room with loverboy Alex.
It's unbelievable.
I left the room and got outside and looked left and right to see if I could still get a glimpse of him. But unfortunately, he was gone.
I stood at the passage for a while, still recalling the whole thing.
I smiled when I remembered his soft voice that had spoken to me:
"Do you realize this is a restricted area?"
I wish I could hear him speak again.
I finally took the stairs and returned to the office and there I met my dad in already, talking with the principal.
"Emma, where have you been? I've been looking for you" Dad said as I took a seat beside him.
"Sorry, dad. I was just taking a look around" I replied solely and turned to the principal who was a chubby handsome man.
Yeah, he's handsome. I don't know why my eyes are always on the upright.
"Good morning sir" I greeted and checked the header on his desk for a name.
It was Mr. Mark Clarkson.
"Good morning, dear. Your dad here has already told me everything about you, Emma. Just fill this form over here and you'll be assigned to your new class." He said and slid the form to me on the table and I collected it and filled in my details.
"I'm sure you have the school map on your phone already. But I'll be assigning someone to show you around later in the day. Welcome to Alpha High School." He concluded with a warm smile and brought out his hand for a handshake and I held them gladly.
"Thank you sir" I replied and stood up with dad.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Clarkson. I really appreciate the effort." Dad told him and exchanged a handshake with him and we left the office afterward.
"Make sure you stay out of trouble, Emma. And be attentive in class, okay?" He told me.
"I'm the best. Trust me, dad." I retorted with a lot of smiles as we held hands and walked out of the passage.
When we got to the balcony, I stopped and embraced him for his love and everything.
"Thank you, dad. Thank you so much for this" I said happily and he patted my back.
"Just make me proud Emma, okay?" He said softly and I nodded and unlocked from the hug.
"Now hurry to class so you won't be late for lectures." He said and I smiled and waved at him and left..