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"No!" I moved my cake batter away from Aicko.

"Aww just a little?" She pouted.

A laughed and dipped my spoon into the batter and gave it to Aicko.

Her eyes lit up when she tasted it. "Yum!" She tried to dip her spoon once again into the batter but I swatted it away.

"Hehe it's just so good."

I stirred the batter and placed it into the oven. "It's not yet done." I wiped the sweat on my forehead.

"Ooh I can't wait." Aicko clapped her hands excitedly.

Suddenly a knock came from our dorm door.

"I'll get it." Aicko stood up.

I went to the sink and started washing my dishes.

Today's Ram's birthday celebration, well typically it's him and Nile's so I made them a cake as requested by Ram.

"Hi!" Eloise entered our dorm door with Shari behind her. "How's the cake?"

"In the oven." I pointed.

Aicko sat on the high chair. "How did gift shopping go?"

"Well." Eloise turned to Shari who was holding a paper bag. She was looking at it nervously.Shari looked up to us. "I'm not sure if he'll like what I got him." She said nervously.

"Well what did you get him?" Aicko tried to peek at the paper bag.Shari pulled out a black box and handed it to Aicko.I leaned a little further to see it.My eyes widened when I saw a gold necklace with a shining gold pendant.

"Shari" Aicko exclaimed. "Why would you get him a necklace that grand?" She pointed to the necklace. "Are you guys getting married or something?"

"Doesn't it cost so much?" I turned to Shari.

"I got it from our jewelry company in Arabia." She said shyly. "I asked my parents to get me the best."

Aicko still eyed the necklace. "You did all that for Ram?"

Shari looked at it shyly. "I thought that it would look great on him."

"Fine if you say so." Eloise said.

Aicko nodded. "Just don't put in too much effort on someone who you're not sure of."

Shari nodded.

"I'll help you wrap it." Aicko came down from the high chair. Shari and Aicko left to Aicko's room to wrap her extremely expensive gift. Funny how so much effort a person can do for their feelings. Somehow I wonder if I'd be the same, when the time comes.

"What can I do to help?" Eloise stood in front of me and started tying an apron around her small delicate waste.

I eyed her. "You sure you can bake?"

She played with her lips. "I'd love to try."Eloise helped me in frosting the cake with buttercream and we both applied some custard in the fillings, before we knew it we were done.

I must say, Eloise may have found it a hard time to bake with me but I love how she wanted to give it a try and how she kept her poise even when at the kitchen, I almost forgot that I'm baking with the Princess of France.

After we finished the cake and Aicko and Shari finished wrapping Ram's gift in a box, we all changed into our party clothes.

I planned on wearing a loose shirt and shorts but Aicko made me change into the pastel pink sleeveless dress that ended above my knees. To my surprise, Aicko bought matching pastel pink heels for my dress. Wow, my roommate does know how to shop. I frowned when I tried the heels on. They look good I'll give them that, but they're just too uncomfortable. Aicko insisted that the heels match my dress the best, well what she said was true so I have to give in.

Aicko even forced me to not tie my hair up in a bun, so I ended up letting my curly blonde hair down.

We got inside Aicko's car, I sat behind, beside Eloise while Shari sat on the shotgun seat. I checked the time. Shit! It's already 5:30 pm. The party starts at 5 o'clock. Hopefully were not too late.Since it's a Friday, we were dismissed around 3 in the afternoon, so I had to rush home and make a cake. Good thing I got to finish it and on the bright side the villa isn't that far from here.

Ram and Nile decided to have an advance birthday celebration this evening so that all of their friends would get to attend. Because their real birthday is tomorrow and it'll be held at Egypt with all the Royals and some of the Billionaires are invited. Well of course, people like me aren't.

"Oh I'm so nervous!" Shari exclaimed. I could see her shaking in her seat as sweat dripped down her face.

"Relax Shari." Aicko continued driving. "Ram's not a judgemental kind of person."

"Unlike his friends." Eloise added. "He'd accept anything you give him."

That made Shari relax as we approached the Villa. When we got there, I spotted many cars parked along the side of the road close to the Villa. Aicko parked her car and the four of us each carrying our presents for the twins walked in.

When the villa came into sight, I could see the disco lights inside and many students hanging out around the house, others were at the beach while others were typically everywhere.I laughed at how similar Elite house parties are to normal student house parties, the only difference is that these Elite people act more formal and of course, their food and facilities are high end.

We walked inside the door and inside the Villa, many of our level mates are in their party clothes walking around formally sipping on champagne I think? I spotted Buster walking around the house, looks like he's restraining himself from biting the visitors.

"Shari c'mon!" Aicko pulled Shari to come inside the house.

"You came!" Ram's voice echoed through the house as he approached us.

"Happy Birthday!" Aicko hugged him and handed his present.

"Thanks." He smiled then looked to me. His eyes lit up when he saw my box.

"Here." I handed him the box. "Happy Birthday."

"Finally!" He took the box. "You won't mind if I won't share this to Blake do you?"

I laughed. "Don't mind at all."

"Ok!" Aicko took her present out of Ram's hands. "We'll just put our gifts on the gift table." She smiled and pulled me and Eloise towards the gift table leaving Ram and Shari facing each other.

Shari turned to us with wide eyes.

Aicko winked at her leaving her no choice.

I watched as Shari took a deep breathe and faced Ram. I smiled as she handed her gift and played with her fingers. I saw Ram open the box and how his eyes widen with what he saw. I mean really, it's normal for Royal families to give jewelry to other Royal families but for heavens sake, these guys are classmates without any relationship.

I read Ram's lips say thank you then Shari spoke. I couldn't identify what she said but Ram nodded and wore the gold necklace around his neck. Afterwards, he smiled and left.

The three of us waved at Shari as she walked towards us in slow motion.

"How do you feel?" I held her hand coz she was shaking.

"I'm so glad that he accepted it." She exhaled. Was she holding her breathe this whole time?

"Oh Shari." Aicko laughed.

"Good evening ma'am."

I turned to the maid behind us and smiled. "Yes?"

"Would you like anything?" She offered a tray of scones.

"Ooh thanks." I took one and followed Aicko deeper inside the Villa. Some boys were doing bowling and other games in the man cave, I spotted Bellona in a green satin dress walking in with Kile.

I rotated my face looking for something. I frowned when I realized what I was looking for.

Stop it Paige! I scolded myself. Why am I looking for him?!

Khrysie and her group of girls were taking pictures with Nile, the birthday girl. I watched as Eloise approached her. When Nile saw Eloise approaching, she left her spot and hugged her.

"I'm glad you came." I heard her say.

I left them to talk and went down to the man cave.

I spotted Aiden, with other boys playing billiards. I suddenly remembered how I left him the other day at the parking lot. Is he mad at me?

"Peggy!" He waived at me. I exhaled, Probably not.

I smiled and went to them. "You aren't mad at me?" I whispered in his ear.

He eyed me as if I was ridiculous. "Why would I be?"

I played with my fingers. "Coz I didn't get to ride with you yesterday."

"Seriously?" He laughed. "I can never be mad at you."

I laughed. And the next thing I knew, I was playing billiards too.

The boys oohed when I hit a ball into the hole."How'd you do that?" Dylan looked at me with his jaw dropped. I just smiled.I took the pole again about to angle myself when Aiden took it away from me. "You should eat now."

I frowned but nodded. He's right, I am quite hungry.

I followed Aiden out of the mancave and saw a long table filled with food in a buffet style. Maids were there serving them."Can you just get me my food?" I faced Aiden and gave him my puppy eyes.

He raised his eyebrow at me. "And where would you be?"

"I'll look for Aicko and the girls." I reasoned.

"Fine." He sighed and nodded. "What do you want?"

"You know what food I like." I laughed and walked away looking for Aicko and the girls. I found them on a couch set laughing.I called them and we gathered on one of the tables and they each got their food. Aiden came to our table and placed my plate in front of me and sat beside us.

As I ate my eyes roamed around to see the other guests, others were on a table like us eating. My eyes went to the staircase where Bellona came walking down looking as elegant as ever. My eyes widened as I saw Kile and Blake walk down together behind her. Guess they're not fighting anymore, I haven't seen them together for weeks.

I almost chocked on my water when Blake locked his eyes on me as he descended from the staircase behind Bellona and Kile. I frowned and looked back at my plate. What the hell?!

When I finished my food, a maid came and took our plates. I stood up to get a drink when my eyes landed on Blake again, he was wearing a white v-neck tshirt and a black leather jacket, wait why did I notice that? I watched him as he talked with some of the boys. Wait am I checking him out?! I shook my head and walked to the drinks section.

I spotted Ram walking my way. I was about to wave but I didn't when I noticed that he was holding a girls hand and pulling her out the door with him. I didn't recognize the girl but it's non of my business.

I turned around and immediatley stepped aside when Nile came walking hurriedly with a frown on her face, towards the door. Maybe after Ram.

I didn't mind them and just headed to the drinks station. Many maids served juice and other kinds of drinks. I asked for a watermelon shake and I sipped on it.

I suddenly felt a light tap on my shoulder. "Uh excuse me?"

I turned around and found Lucy, She looked shy as ever and she was dressed in a simple floral dress. I must admit, she might look pretty if she had more confidence in herself and if she held her chin up. I'm just saying.

"Yes?"

"Uh." She bit her lip. "Can you please give this to Ram and Nile." She handed me a paper bag.

I took it. "Uhm ok." I eyed the paper bag. Why can't she give it herself?

"Okay." She played with her fingers. "I'm going to go now." She said in a hushed town.

I nodded until I heard a familiar voice.

"Puppy!"

I felt his presence behind me. Ugh he's here. I turned around to face him.

"Yes Jerk?" I crossed my arms.

He was about to say something when his eyes went to Lucy who still stood beside me.I noticed how Lucy's pale cheeks instantly became red, probably because she's nervous or I'm just seeing things, it's hard to tell since her hair is covering most of her face.

"Good evening Mr. Blake." She bowed.

I frowned. Mr. Blake?! What is Blake? Her Boss? Or is Blake bullying her? Many assumptions went into my mind.

"Lou." Blake nodded.

"Please give Ram and Nile my best wishes." She said in a shy tone. "I-I'll be going now, goodbye Mr. Blake." She tilted her head once again to the ground and faced me. "Goodbye Paige."

I got surprised that she actually knows my name.Blake and I watched her as she walked to the door, when she left I faced Blake.

"Mr. Blake?" I arched my eyebrow.

"You want to call me that as well?" He eyed me.

"Heck No!" I frowned. "Why does she call you that?" I questioned."Are you bullying her? Do you make her your slave?! I frowned when he chuckled."What's so funny?" I crossed my arms.

"Her mother is my mother's secretary." He said plainly. "She got used to calling me that ever since we were young."

My eyes widened. "You guys knew each other ever since?"

"Yeah, she used to go work with her mom back then." He said as if the topic bores him.

So her Mom works for Blake's Mom, and they've know each other ever since their kids and she thinks that she works for Blake aswell. No wonder Khrysie keeps telling Lucy to give things to Blake.

I nodded and took a sip on my shake. "Are you guys close?"

He raised an eyebrow at me. "Guess so." He got a drink from a maid and sipped on it.

We both stood there silently, leaning our backs to a counter while sipping on our drinks.

I closed my eyes irritatedly when I felt the pain on my feet. Damn these heels! I bent a little as I massaged my ankle to ease the pain.

"It's swelling." Blake said.

I looked up to him to see him looking at my feet.

"Why did you wear heels in the first place?"

I frowned. "To match my dress and the event obviously." I rolled my eyes and walked away from him. If he doesn't have anything to do to help then best if I find something that can.

"Hey wait!" I heard him call but I walked hurriedly away from him. He loves making me get in a bad mood.

I found my friends sitting on the couch talking with other students.I walked towards them when I realized that I was already limping because of the pain.

"What happened?" Eloise asked worriedly when I sat down beside her.

"Ugh!" I pointed to my feet. "These heels are killing me."

"Oh dear." Eloise looked at my feet. "You should take them off."

"Do you suppose I can walk bare feet here?" I asked hopefully.

Eloise raised an eyebrow at me. "This is a party."

"Oh." I laughed. I almost forgot that I'm hanging out with people who doesn't take being bare foot as an option.

"But you could wear flats." Eloise suggested.

I frowned. "Flats? How on earth am I going to find a pair of flats in here?"

"Easy." Eloise straightened her back. "I'm sure Bellona has a whole closet of shoes in her room upstairs." She pointed to the second floor.

"Bellona?" I gulped as a flashback of her intimidating, stormy gray eyes pierced mine. "You sure?"

Eloise nodded. "I'm sure she wouldn't mind, she barely uses her room in here anyway."

As much as I want to get flats, I don't want to barge into Bellona's room, she might have a scary guard in there or something.

"Besides, I go there all the time if I need an extra pair of shoes." Eloise continued. "And she wouldn't mind because her Mother sends her new sets every month."

"What's wrong?" Aicko suddenly joined our conversation, looks like she's finished talking to her other friends. Her eyes went to my swollen feet. "Ooh that doesn't look good."

"You think?" I eyed her, it's her fault for making me wear these, but I couldn't blame her, she only wants what's best for me.

"Hehe sorry Paige." She gave me a peace sign. "Just go to Bellona's room and borrow a pair of flats."

I frowned. Bellona's room again? "Can't I just go back to my dorm and-"

"c'mon I'll join you to her room." Aicko pulled me up.

"No No I don't want to." I complained as I stood up. I closed my eyes shut when I felt the pain on my ankle.

Aicko led me to the bottom stairs.

"Shouldn't we ask her first?" I turned to Aicko.

Aicko frowned at me and pulled out her phone. She typed and afterwards showed me her phone.

"See." She brought her phone screen close to my face. "Ram says to go to Bellona's room and borrow some flats, you can keep it too coz she wouldn't notice that it's gone."

I crossed my arms. "But why'd you ask Ram instead of Bellona?"

"Coz I don't have her number duh." Aicko said as if it's obvious. "And she's scares me if I ask her upfront."

I still didn't look convinced so Aicko typed on her phone again. After typing she brought the screen to my face again.

"Ram says that he's already texted Bellona." Aicko gave me her phone. "He even screenshot their conversation."

I looked at the screenshot conversation that Ram sent to Aicko.

To: Madame

Hey Madame can one of the girls at the party borrow a pair of your shoes?

I read Ram's text to Bellona. I scrolled down the screen to see her reply but looks like she didn't. I suddenly frowned when I noticed something on the bottom of Ram's message.

Seen

I turned to Aicko. "She didn't even reply yet, how will we know if she allows it or not?"

"Oh Paige." Aicko laughed at me. "Ram says that when Bellona seens a message, that means yes."

I crossed my arms.

"Now stop stalling and get upstairs, her room is the first to the corner." Aicko pushed me up the stairs. "I'll wait for you down here."

I had no choice. I walked up the stairs while Aicko waited for me at the bottom of it. As I ascended, I get a clearer view of all the students in the party. I saw Kile squeezing through some of the students heading towards the door. I continued my walk to the second floor.

I got up and realized how quiet it is up here. The walls were white and had a more feminine touch to it, there are some lavenders in a jar by the side tables and a carved gold mirror by the side of the walls. If the boys gets the man cave, Bellona probably got to design the second floor.

I got to the corner but realized that there were two corners. What corner did Aicko mean? "Ahh!" I exclaimed when I felt my feet ache once more making me lean on the wall. I composed myself and chose the corner to the left leading to a longer corridor. I found the first door.

I took a deep breathe. Why do I feel like I'm a burglar or something? I shook the thought out of my head. I'm just borrowing right?