Chapter 18: It’s complicated (1/2)

Third POV

”Hey Lara, I won't be able to sleep if I don't say this, but why did you have to invite Anthony earlier in front of Michelle when you're not going to invite her too? I mean, that was rude.” Andy said as they walked to the parking lot. Their English class lasted the whole 1 hour and 20 minutes as the professor started giving them an introductory lecture.

”Huh? I think it's completely understandable though. I mean, she knows that we've been friends forever and to be invited in someone else's house, well, I think that should be reserved for very close friends.” Lara replied.

”But you could have just texted or called Anthony after they left you know. I still think you were being bitchy. I guess maybe because she's prettier?” Andy teased.

”Excuse me? I don't think I heard you correctly.”

”Pretending to be deaf now, are we? Let me repeat, I think you're jealous because Michelle is prettier than you.”

Lara was appalled. Looking for someone to side with her she exclaimed, ”Steven, you tell him!”

Steven stopped walking. He took a deep breath, while thinking, 'what's up with these two again. What were they talking about anyway?'

Lara pouted, ”Steven, who do you think is prettier? Me or Michelle?”

Steven paused as he remembered how the girl, Michelle, smiled at him the first time they met. He could not understand why, but the image of her smiling got stuck in his head. 'Did she put some kind of witchcraft on me?' he wondered.

Anyhow, the answer should be obvious, despite not really knowing what the correct answer was. Like usual, he did not express his thoughts but let his actions speak for him. He grabbed Lara's hand and intertwined their fingers. Then, he continue walking.

Lara giggled as she turned to look back and stick her tongue at Andy. ”See?”

Andy shook his head. ”That ain't fair. Of course, Steven will pick you.”

When they arrived in the parking lot, Steven went to ride his brand-new gray Lambhorgini Murcielago.

Andy whose car, a red Ferrari Maranello, was parked beside his also opened his door.

Lara opened the door of Steven's car riding shotgun.

”How about your car?” Steven asked.

Steven nodded his head.

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Steven's house, rather, mansion, was about 30 minutes ride from the university. It was very grand, and just by the sheer size, one would think that they're entering a palace. It even has a helipad. Of course, that was not just for design, they do have a helicopter there too.

What seems to be a palace to others was just a normal day to day view to him and his group of friends. So, it did not inspire any feelings of awe. He stopped in front of their house's main entrance, and already, a personal valet was waiting. He went down the car while a servant opened the door for Lara. Then, he threw his car key to the valet who was alert and caught it immediately.