章 9: His Dinner

It was after school already. Orange and Ice had gone home with Wilder crashing at their place for the evening. They were in Ice's room as they were having a round of CODM game.

They are both sitted on the bed facing the TV which was placed upper above and then Orange laid down on a sofa but she doesn't seem comfortable as she is not fully relaxed.

Orange stood up and then headed to the bed. She massages Wilder's shoulder while he continues with the match. " Oh really, your boyfriend over your brother." He mumbled and Wilder giggles.

After few minutes of massaging, Orange became thirsty and then stood up from the bed. " I am thirsty, what do you want to drink with me?" She said with all smiles on her face. " Does that question include my answer or is it just directed to your boyfriend." Ice said with his gaze still fixed on the game.

" Yes, bro, it includes you too." She shifted to his side of the bed. " Then I want blue champagne." He replied turning his eyes to her and then back to the game. " I would also like that." Wilder spoke out and then Orange gave the "alright" response before leaving.

She quickly wore her pair of slippers and then went downstairs immediately. She got to the bar glass and then quickly took out a bottle of wine. She placed it on the counter glass table there and headed to get three glass cups. When she came out, the door was opened.

A very beautiful woman appeared. She looked like someone in her early 40s. She had this asian look and could quickly be detected that she was Orange and Ice mom. She had these set of dazzling eyes and full lips. She wore this beautiful eyes immediately she saw her daughter standing beside the bar side.

" Orange." She said out aloud calling her attention to her side. Orange quickly went to give her mom a wide hug. " Mom." she called out to as they were both in each other arms. After few seconds of hugging they both freed each other. Her mom had been away for some weeks now because of work and here she is now.

" Where is Ice?" She said to her holding her hand. "Oh! He is in his room playing games with Wilder." She stopped and then let go of her mom's hand. She headed to counter to get the wine placed on it.

" Wilder came over? Where is our house keeper? You guys need to come to the dinning table for dinner and also Wilder." She concluded and then started heading to her room. " Mom, can you really go through the cooking stress, we could manage tonight. You just got back." She sounded a little bit worried but her mom insisted in making the dinner.

" I could come assist you if you want." Orange said on her way upstairs also but her mom declined saying she could manage.

~7:10 Pm

Few hours later...

They were all settled in the dinning table. Meals were displayed on the table as they all are happily but not silently. Ice and his family always had one thing to say. They would laugh and then talk about something that went on while their mom was away.

"Orange, your birthday is coming up soon." Mrs Thongchai said taking a glass of water to her lips and gulping some drop down her throat. Orange smiled as she heard her mom say that. It seems like she had just been waiting to hear that been discussed tonight.

" With such smile on her face, Mom , it seems she already has plans for her birthday." Ice said annoyingly to Orange who glared at him. " Of course, it is my 18th birthday." She pointed her fingers to ice and then held unto Wilder hands. " What do you think?" She turned to him and said lovingly.

" Anything would be perfect, it is your birthday of course." She had always had the record of having the best birthday party in the school and she wasn't gonna break such records especially on this one when she turning elegant 18th. " I wanna throw a cool party." The rest kept on eating but she still has on this smile.

" So what is the theme gonna be?" Ice queried her and she dropped her cultries immediately and stared at everyone while she spoke out. " I would have a palooza pool party theme." She waited for their response after she told them her idea. " Woah, that is gonna be cool." Wilder exclaimed which made Orange feel very proud of herself.

Ice just heaved a sigh and then Mrs Thongchai added "That is really good, I would cover the expenses and be sure for your birthday present." Orange giggled and then stretched her hands forward to hold her mom. " Mom, thank you so much." She spoke so happy at the decision being made.

" I think Dad also has plans for this year party for me. " Orange added once more and her mom nodded in agreement. They ate off the remaining food on their plates and soon they were finished.

Orange held unto Wilder arms walking close to him. He was heading home and she wanted to see him off to the gate. He had already said his goodbye to Mrs Thongchai and Ice. They weren't silent as they walked well because Orange did most of the talking.

"Babe, I look forward to my present from you." She turned her neck each time to him and he made gestures towards her also. "I promise you would mesmerized by it. " He added and she chuckled gently. They were then silent for a while until Orange broke it.

" Wilder, during Posh English class today, amidst all the drama that Mia Campbell displayed in class. I saw you look concerned about her." She said stopping in front of him.

Wilder couldn't give a response to her question immediately but then he finally did.

" I wasn't really concerned I just didn't find it amusing as you guys did." He held unto her hands trying so hard to convince her. "Come on." He added once more and then shook her softly and she smiled. He held unto her waist and then kissed her lips. They held unto the kiss for a while and then broke it off. She walked him off to the gate and then gave him a hug.

_Just one secret_

The next day~~

It was hot afternoon and the bell just rung for the beginning of a new class. It was time for the fitness class for those in grade 11. Some classes had spare time so they came to cheer for those who was in the fitness class.

The gym was a buzz with the sound of sneakers squeaking on the floor as the students arrived for fitness class. Mia, dressed in a pair of black leggings and a fitted grey tank top, her hair tied back in a ponytail, looked focused and determined. Beside her, Orange wore a pair of designer sweatpants and a fashionable sports jersey, her long blonde hair tied back in a sleek bun. Her boyfriend, Wilder, sat on the sidelines, watching her with a calm and supportive gaze. Occasionally, he'd call out her name "Orange" in a gentle encouragement, his voice a soothing presence amidst the lively atmosphere. Orange would smile briefly, her eyes flicking towards him before refocusing on the class, her movements fluid and confident.

After a few exercise they were all allowed to take a break and they all dispersed tiredly. They drank water from their bottles while just rested on the chairs. Mia and Luna were both panting and had rested on sofas which were mainly customized for Mia to rest during fitness class but then she had also made one customized for Luan when they became friends. " So have you figured out who your blackmailer is." Luna said as she panted slowly. Mia smirked and then replied, "I have, it's Becky." Luna eyes widened with surprises. " You mean Becky Gallon." She said still staring at her. " And how did you come to the conclusion of that?"

" Think about it, she was of the only one who knew my phone apart from both of us and also you know she was Amelia bestfriend." She shifted her gaze to the sun and then back to Luna. " You are right." She added in confirmation. " Hmm" Mia heaved out " I need a bottle of water." Mia concluded and then Luna told her to bring her one also.

There was a vending machine nearby and it didn't really had students around it. She walked away and headed to it. She was almost there when someone overshadowed her and stood infront of the machine immediately. The person came from the corner side of the machine...