Chapter 8 A familiar girl (1/2)

Harry followed his friends toward the beach. They had a short rest once they reached the resort. The girls were not there. Probably was still resting after the long journey. He laughed when some jumped into the water without wasting time. He took off his shirt and jumped into the water, joining his friends.

The journey was long and they had to endure an hour in boat. The water was so clear they could see the sands. There were even hints of colourful fishes here and there, among the corals. Harry could not wait for their snorkelling trip tomorrow. It would be fun.

They gathered in front of a stall and enjoyed ice cream and coconut water.

”Hey, I heard there is a filming over there.”

Harry looked at the way his friend pointed, cocking an eyebrow. Then he shrugged it off and enjoyed his ice cream.

Why should he care something unrelated to him? Better he enjoyed his holiday.

He separated from them when they wanted to see the filming. He wanted to check out the scenery and maybe looked for new food to try.

When he returned to the room, his friends were discussing about the filming. He grabbed a towel and went into the bathroom. Later they're going for dinner.

”The girls wants to go to a club after dinner.”

”Okay.”

He checked his phone and frowned seeing messages from his mother. She was asking him to check on aunty once he came back. Why couldn't she go by herself? Had she forgotten he was outside the town?

He shook his head and put on his jeans and shirt. Unlike what the girls thought, he and his friends did not care about appearance. They wore what comfortable for them. So it was a huge joke when they found themselves among the popular guys in the college with him being voted twice as the boy the girls want to date.

Some of the girls haven't arrived at the promised place. Harry looked at the buildings lit with colourful lamps. Who could guess a small island like this has so many clubs. No wonder his friends wanted to come here.

”Stop being so grumpy. We're here to have fun.”

He chuckled when his friend punched his shoulder playfully. He guessed he was still unused having no responsibility. Usually at this time he would be busy taking care of his aunt. He wondered whether his absent-minded aunty has had her dinner. No wonder his mother was anxious with her well-being. Even though she always-always forgot eating her meals, she still wanted to live alone.

”Your aunty can take care of herself. You're not her mother, Harry.”

”I hope so,” he murmured. Hopefully her neighbour was at home because he knew sometimes she would go to his aunt's house to have meals together.

”Sorry, we're late.”

The girls grinned when they arrived. They knew they were late but no doubt the boys would not be mad at them. Some quickly went to their boyfriend, clinging and cooing. Harry shook his head, laughing seeing no one was angry at the girls even though at first they were grumbling about the girls.

They entered the club, only to be blocked by a man. ”I'm sorry, we're in the middle of filming a music video by Lexie and in need of few people as extras. Would you like to be in the video?”

”Lexie?” the girls started to shriek and quickly agree. They pulled the boys in eagerly. Who could guess their good fortune to meet superstar Lexie and even be in his music video.

Harry looked at his friends and they simply shrugged. What else could they do?

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