“You were rude to her, so you deserve everything and more." Nina voiced out. Hayes and his friends hang out at Mike's house. They had a lair where five of them hang most of the time.
“Why are you defending her? Is it because you're both on the same stupid team that's why you defend that fake ass bitch?" Austin asked, taking a drag of his cigar.
“First of all, smoking kills, and my team ain't stupid. Mila is the most real person you could ever find in Henry M. Gunn high school," she stated.
“Enough of the fake ass bitch, is there a party tonight?" Mike changed the topic.
“None that I've heard of," Austin answered.
“There is, actually." Hayes showed them a chat between him and Trisha, the school whore inviting them for a party at her house.
The issue about Mila and her drama was long forgotten.
“Hey, Naya." Willow greeted her.
“Hi Willow, she's up in her room." she directed.
“Okay, thanks," Willow added while climbing the staircase.
“Yo bitches, what's up!" Willow exclaimed as she entered Mila's room. Khalil was on the floor texting while Mila was doing homework.
“Nice to see you Willow." sarcasm dripped from her tone.
“I heard there's a party at Trisha's today," Khalil said.
“Today is Tuesday..." Mila shrugged.
“And, the first day back from summer break. It's her tradition to throw parties after the school reopens." he reminded.
“We are going, no buts Mila, live a little. Life's not about books, school, dance rehearsals, sleep, Netflix and chill, then food. YOLO, Mila, YOLO." Willow told her.
“Yes ma'am, I have no strength whatsoever to argue with you. By the way, since we are partying, what happens to Aaliyah?" she asked Willow.
“Well, she has a party and a sleepover at Kiera's, so she's covered," Willow added. She cared about her sister, though she wasn't super overprotective of her, she watched over her from a distance.
“ What time is the party tonight?" Mila asked.
“It's at 7 pm," Khalil answered.
“Okay, we'd pick you and Jake up at 7:30 pm, we're going late," Willow said.
“Alrighty, I'd better go get some rest before the party, see you later and dress sexy." he left the room and descended the staircase.
“See you later Naya." he bid her goodbye as he headed out to his car.
“Do you have everything?” Trisha squealed as she chewed her gum.
“Yes, we've got the punch, the bar is stocked with plenty of drinks, we've got chips, sour gummies, skittles, chocolate bars, water, and the songs have been chosen, so I guess that's it." Gloria, one of her subordinates, added.
“All right, then, we're ready to paaaarty!" Trisha yelled.
"And, by the way, the pool has been cleaned," Annie added.
“That's more like it, what time is it?” She inquired of no one in particular.
"It's 6 p.m.," Gloria replied.
"Come on, we've got to get ready!" Trisha gave the order.
"It's going to be a good night," she said to no one in particular.
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“Naya, we're off to the party and we will be back late. Don't stay up, you need rest." Mila told her caretaker.
“Have fun and don't do what I won't do." she winked at the girls as they headed out.
Mila picked her grey jeep wrangler 2021 model. She parked it in front of the house for Willow to get in. If she was going to a party, she had to do that in style.
“Oh yeah, baby!" Willow exclaimed as they drove to Khalil's house. His house wasn't far from Mila's, but it wasn't a short walking distance either, so we could say it's kinda far.
“Khalil!" Willow called honking the horn.
“Enough, Willow." Mila scolded, but instead, she honked harder.
“Hi, Willow, hi Mila," Jake smirked while getting in the car.
“Jeez Will, do you want to burst our eardrums?" Khalil rolled his eyes at her as he joined his friends.
“Nice car Bennett." he praised.
“Thanks, Adam," she replied as she zoomed off to the party.
The party was in full swing when they got there. The house was filled up with a lot of upfront parking.
Music was playing from the house but it wasn't too loud as typical house parties were.
“She did well throwing a cool party," Mila suggested as they got off the jeep.
“Trisha throws only cool parties, at least that's the only thing she's good at." Willow chuckled as they walked in. Just as Mila thought, the inside of the house was extravagant. It reeked of money, but for now, it began to reek of alcohol and weed.
“Let's get something to drink," Willow suggested. Jake and Khalil had dashed off to only God knew where.
“Hi, please we'd like two mocktails to go please," Mila ordered.
“Coming right up, hot stuff." the bartender winked at her.
“Here's your drink Will." she handed over her drink as the doors opened revealing Hayes and his friends.
“Ah, the devil's incarnate made it at last," Mila smirked.
“Yhup and so did his minions." Willow chipped in.
“He cleans up real nice though, I compliment him for that," Mila stated.
“That he does, he looks yummy, I could eat him," Willow said as Mila stared at her friend as if she had grown two heads.
“Just when I thought I'd had enough of fakey -two-shoes, she shows up here." Hayes groaned loud enough for Mila to hear.
“Oh, don't worry you'd live...besides you've lived with yourself for the past 18 years, what could be worse than that?" Mila shaded as his face darkened.
“Watch it, Bennett," Mike chimed in.
“Oh come on Mikey, not you too. It's a Miller- Bennett thing, so you run along...shoo now." Willow added, making Nina and Natalie chuckle.
“There you are handsome." Trisha cut in glaring at Mila.
Willow dragged her friend outside for fresh air, as Hayes glared intensely at them.
“I could help you blow some steam off." she twirled her finger around her hair.
Mike, Austin, Nina and Natalie walked off in different directions.
“I'd love that very much." he slid his hand up her top as he grazed his fingers over her nipples, making her moan lightly.
She held his hands and led him up to her room as she locked the door.
“Now, where were we?" she pulled her top off making Hayes swallow hard.
“We leave you for two minutes and you're at it with Miller again?" Khalil said behind the girls.
“Oh hello to you too Adams," Willow added sarcastically.
“It's not my fault he hates me for no reason, besides it's fun getting under his nerves," she smirked.
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What are we watching tonight?" Vanilla asked as she set the caramel popcorn in between them.
“We are binge-watching the resident, I heard it's a good show and there are a couple of hotties in there," Kiera suggested.
“It's actually a good show, I've watched bits of it and it's great," Aaliyah added.
“Alright, the resident it is," Vanilla stated as she pressed play on the remote.
“Dr Okafor and her so-called Mentor, Dr Austin make a good team and will make a good couple," Kiera said swooning.
“Dr Pravesh is soo, handsome. Look at his nose and dimples." Aaliyah fangirled.
“Conrad, and Nic...get back together already!" Vanilla exclaimed as they burst into uncontrolled laughter.
EpilogueOne year along the line… Hayes stood by the door of Maryse 'room admiring how she had curled up beside his girlfriend in a peaceful sleep. They were currently in their final year of university. Remy and Raine were engaged to be married in a couple of weeks. Willow and Neo had welcomed their quadruplets , three girls and a boy. After Kaia's disappearance, he had not heard anything about her. She had not reached out to him about Maryse. Though he did not want her to, she should have made an effort just to prove that she cared. "How long have you been standing there?" Mila asked. He hadn't noticed she was awake and watching him. " Um, for a couple of minutes," his ears turned pink. Mila chuckled at him carefully getting out of bed in order not to wake Maryse up. Phebe and Niel were going strong. She was helping him manage the family business by interning there. She was happy for her friend with how things were falling in place for her. Mila had never imagined being w
" Someone is glowing!" Blair playfully nudged her friend as they walked to class." I always glow," she shrugged." This is different honey, trust me. I think something else is making you glow, or should I say, someone instead?" she asked making her friend blush as she recalled memories of their sexcapade a few days ago." You're blushing!"" No, I'm not Blair," she pouted as they burst into laughter entering their lecture hall.Phebe hadn't returned from Phoenix yet, she was returning tomorrow and she couldn't wait to hear all that her friend had to say.They had a whole lot to talk about and she couldn't wait. The excitement alone was killing her"Do you have to go?" Niel leaned by the door of his bedroom as he watched his girl pack for her flight." As much as I don't want to, babe you know I gotta go." she walked towards him pecking him at the corner of his lips." I know, but, like can't you switch schools or something?" he playfully asked in a cute voice." No, no babe. I can't,
" How's Phoenix baby girl?" Mila asked Phebe as soon as she answered the phone." It's beautiful, great actually," she answered grinning from ear to ear on the phone." Seems like someone is treating you nice, yes?" she asked about her brother." He is, and I am amazed at how fast a person could change. He's everything I've ever wanted in a man now," Phebe blushed making Mila 'awwwn' at the other end of the line." Yeah, babe, I will call you back in a few. He's taking me out on a surprise. I will update you on whatever happens. Say hi to lover boy for me," she added hanging up the call.Hayes walked into the apartment feeling tired and worn out. He had a terrible day at school and practice and wasn't in the mood for anything else apart from food and sleep." Hayes, are you okay?" she asked him as she met him in the kitchen getting food for himself after a quick shower." I'm fine," he answered walking past her." Babe, you don't look good. What happened?" Mila asked again. Aside from
“ Get a room love birds!” Willow screamed at Hayes and Mila from the penthouse. Hayes and Mila stood at the shore of the beach sucking each other’s faces off.They had traveled out to one of Khalil’s father’s penthouse which was close to the beach. They needed to bond before they headed back to school the following week. Mila smiled at her friends while walking along the shore with her boyfriend. Phebe, Willow, and Khalil stood looking down at them and Raine and Rémy. “ Aren’t you both joining them for some fun?” Willow asked them.“ Nope,” they both replied popping the ‘p’“ Besides, breakfast is ready. We better start heading inside,” Khalil announced. “ Breakfast is ready love birds!” Phebe yelled at the top of her lungs notifying the couples by the shore. “ Coming!” Mila replied as they headed for the house." Excuse me, let me take this," Phebe said walking out to answer the call as her friends sat at the table eating breakfast." Is she going to be okay?" Khalil asked after
“ Babe...Mila, I am tired of the back and forth between both of us. It's clear we both like each other but are too hotheaded to confess how we feel to each other. But, I am going to have to risk it. I've loved you from the latter part of our senior year till now and the love I have for you keeps growing each time I meet you. We've been on dates, been there for each other and all. All I want to ask is would you do me the honors of being my girlfriend?” Hayes asked her.“ You know you can do it in person instead of talking to a mirror and you know she will say yes right?” Mila said behind him smiling. He was too shocked to say anything because he wasn’t expecting her to be in the door way. She just walked majestically towards him and kissed him square on the lips before saying “ Hayes Miller, I would love to be your girlfriend,”“ It’s about damn time,” he replied making her chuckle.“ But I have a question,” she smiled mischievously.“ Please don’t ask why I was speaking to a mirror,”
“ Just listen to what he has to say Phebs,” Mila said to her friend. Phebe had attended the wedding and was spending the holidays with Mila.“ Why should I?” she asked frustrated pacing up and down the hotel room.“ Because he’s bugging me and most importantly, because you like him. No matter how you deny the fact, you do like him and I think he likes you too,”“ Why doesn’t he say it? He seems uncertain on what he wants Mila,” she tried convincing her.“ Honestly, I don’t know. I can’t tell, perhaps you can talk to him for answers,” Mila suggested. “ I will...eventually,” she murmured walking into the bathroom.Willow stood by the window staring at the gorgeous view in front of her. She never imagined herself being where she was today. “ A penny for your thoughts Mrs. Bennett?” her husband asked standing right behind her. Mrs. Bennett, she liked how the name sounded in her ears. “ I’m just counting how blessed I am,” she answered facing her husband, holding his waist in the proce