HIS STRANGE DAMSEL

CHELSEA’s POV

From where I sat, my heart was beating loud against my chest.

I was damn so nervous.

I badly want Xavier to choose me and thinking about it, I should be the one he ought to choose.

We’ve been friends for years now and apart from Rio before Delaney showed up, I was the only one privileged to go close to Xavier and also touch him.

I did things to Xavier that other students couldn’t do.

I get to chat happily with him not ignoring me, tease him and touch him.

And I’ve always been the envy of all other girls.

I know girls have always wanted to be in my shoes and that had boosted my ego.

The cafeteria was dead quiet as all eyes were on Xavier, expecting him to call his prom.

The suspense was killing and I just couldn’t wait for him to call out my name so the students would chant my praises.

He wasn’t saying anything, not looking at a particular person, just looking ahead with a straight face.

Oh God! Let Xavier call my name! I prayed within.

Delaney didn’t say anything and she looked lost, and also less interested.

She just stared at Xavier, not having that expectant or happy look like Xavier is gonna say something very important.

Well, good for me.

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‘so, my prom date would be Delaney!” Xavier suddenly broke the long silence that had made the girls, especially me so nervous.

I heard a loud bang on my head as he said those words.

What!

Delaney?

But how?

How did it happen?

Why wasn’t I choosed?

“Delaney please come forward.” Rio said with a smile while the students applauded her.

I felt so hurt and humiliated.

I could see the taunting look on the girls face as they stared at me – they were sure expecting Xavier to call my name.

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DELANEY’s POV

I stared around the students as they looked at me – looks I couldn’t differ.

I noticed that some of the girls weren’t happy as they held angry faces on while some glared at me.

I didn’t understand what was going on.

Why did Xavier call my name?

What’s a prom date by the way?

Why were the students especially the girls casting hateful glares at me.

I shyly stood up from my booth and took slow and nervous strides towards Xavier and Rio who were both standing in front of the cafeteria.

Xavier was smiling and Rio? He was grinning so hard.

What’s making them happy?

Is it something I should happy about too?

I got yo where Xavier stood in particular and with a small smile on his face, he handed me a small rose flower.

My face heat up and I’m sure it would have gone all red.

My stomach churned and I felt butterflies dance happily in my stomach – I couldn’t explain the feeling but I felt more than happiness.

I felt different, uniquely different.

I took the flower from him and placed it in my nose, perceiving the sweet smell.

“Thank you.” I whispered shyly. He nodded his head and hugged me.

The cafeteria was filled with happy shouts and wide clapping ovations.

I felt happy, even though I didn’t understand what exactly was going on.

As we were still locked in the embrace, I saw Chelsea running out with tears on her face.

Huh?

Before she got out of the door, she glared at me with loathe in her eyes and I couldn’t help but wonder why.

And then, she ran out of the door.

What’s wrong with her?

Is she perhaps angry that Xavier and I were both hugging each other?

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HERA’s POV

“Emily please…” I whined for the umpteenth time with a pout.

Emily groaned and shook her head. She spread out her arms in a surrender-like way and sighed.

“Okay, fine.” She gave in at last.

“Yay! Thank you Emily! You’re the best!” I squealed enthusiastically and hugged her tightly.

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Emily and I got to the house she worked and thank goodness, we met her employee who I think is also the male mother.

She looked beautiful, just like the male.

She’s young and one would think she’s the older sister to the male because of how young she looked.

We greeted her and went straight to the point.

I wanted to work as a maid in the house and Emily had tried to talk me out of it but I insisted.

After interrogations from the woman, she told me to give her just few minutes and she’ll get back to me.

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My heart was beating loudly and I felt so nervous. I really want her to employ me so I”d be able to achieve my aim.

I need to be in the house.

“You’re nervous, aren’t you?” The woman beamed at me, but I was too nervous to answer so instead, I nodded my head.

“Alright. Uhm…” She started with a straight face, staring intently at me. I gulped down nothing and hoped for the best.

“Well, uhm, you’re hired.”

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TBC

Hmm There Is Fire On The Mountain oooo HERA IS GOING TO RUIN EVERYTHING

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