Padgett's POV.
Hey darling!!! These naughty friends of mine called as they rushed towards me. Can you all slow down? Why are you screaming my name? I said acting like I am mad at them.
Stop shouting, did you know that you are the best-graduating student? Julia said, I look at them surprised.
Yes, baby! You are ingenious. Sutton said pecking my forehead, I and Sutton had grown closer all these years, since he is the only one without a mate like me, although I and the others are still close, I need to give them space to be with their partner.
So it's the truth. I said in excitement, Alex run his hand through my hair.
Of cause, you should know, who could beat our princess. He said as he pulled Emerald to himself, these two silly got married a year back, Alex is the jealous type, and Emerald was having so many admirers, he doesn't want that, so he decided that they get married before graduating and I am sure that Julia and Ray are going to get married after now since we are now graduate.
This comes for celebration. Ray said. I can't believe after four years, we are out of university, so tell me, what is next? Ray said.
You should know, about your marriage with Julia. The four of us shouted and facepalm.
Why that? Julia asked.
What else, should we talk about? I asked her, she too burst into laughter.
What about you and Sutton, when are you two going to introduce us to your spouse? Alex asked.
Stop teasing the two, I am getting hungry, let's eat why we discussed that.
Mrs food!!! I called Emerald, who is always hungry.
Are you sure, you are not pregnant? Julia asked.
Hell no, I want to enjoy myself first, that pot thing, I am not ready to carry that. Emerald said while we laughed, as we all walked out, I pressed the button of the car.
Wait, did you get a new car? They asked.
Yes, dad gave it to me, as my graduation gift, and right now, I am the new manager of dad's company, so as you are looking at me, you are seeing the executive Manager of Adrian's estate.
Whoa!!! Julia and Emerald hugged me. Girl, we are happy for you.
And I am happy that we all made it, I will not have made it this far, without you all.
Hm! So sweet. Julia peck me, then pulled the door.
Where are you going? Ray asked her
I am riding with Padgett.
Me too. Emerald said as the two jumped into the car. Follow behind. Emerald screamed at them
Did they just jilt us? Alex asked as he run his hand on his nape.
What did you think? Sutton said as he walked to his car, while Ray and Alex goes to theirs, in no time we are at a fancy restaurant, eating and laughing heartily, Emerald didn't stop bantering Julia and Ray, Sutton is taking over his father's business; while Alex and Emerald are also working in Alex father's company, since they are both married, and Ray and Julia, are managing their own company, Ray's father, had gifted Ray, a small company as his graduation gift.
So Padgett did you hear anything from Cameron, I am sure, he should be done with school now. Emerald said I sip on my juice as my face turned sour, for years, I haven't remembered anything about him, he is no longer on my mind, probably because I learn to live without him.
Emerald!!! Alex called.
Sorry, I am just asking, Padgett...
It's fine, let's not spoil this beautiful moment, let's toast to our new life, and welcome to the working world. I said as I drink more of the wine, yes, I was drinking more than usual, I remember Cameron, I missed him, even if I tell everyone that I don't want Cameron anymore, my heart still longed for him, I wish that he could see me differently, I felt that I wasn't good enough for him, that is the reason, he left me for Berry, for years, I have felt that pain, drink more as I try to push Cameron's thought from my heart, I drink more, we all are drinking as we talk, I ended up dancing.
Padgett, you are drinking too much, you should stop right now. Sutton said dragging the wine from my hand.
Stop being a killjoy, you will scare girls away from you with this act of yours. I said in my drunk state.
Hey there, I go home with her, I think she needs to rest, I don't mom scolding me for not being her home in one peace. I could hear Sutton say as he pulled me into his strong arm and take me into his car.
Sutton's POV
I closed the door beside her, and as I move to the driver seat they drove to the mansion, I needed to bring her home.
Sutton turned up the stereo. I heard Padgett say.
Do you want music? I asked her, she cleaned the side of her lips and pout toward me. She is looking really beautiful.
Stop staring at me, you should turn on the stereo. She said cutely, I smiled and then turned on the radio, the music was soft and lovely it was like one created for a sweet couple.
Good boy, you always know what makes me happy, you should tell me what you want, just tell me anything, I promise I will do it for you.
I look at her, she gulped on the water, then lick her lips, I stop the car at once, and she looks at me with those cute eyes of hers, she no longer wears glasses.
Why did you stop the car? She asked, I get down and then open the passenger seat door.
You are home now. I said I pulled towards her to pull out her seatbelt, and she suddenly kissed me, causing me to freeze on the spot.
You taste different Cameron, but I still love you, that way. She said falling into a deep sleep.
Padgett!!!
I called but she didn't reply to me. Oh, this girl. I said I was about to pull her into my arms when Mr. and Mrs. Adrian's car arrived.
Hey, what is wrong with our daughter?
Good evening sir, is like she had too much to drink.
Oh! Mrs. Adrian said. She is probably too excited to stop herself from drinking too much. She added as Mr. Adrian takes her from me.
Thanks, son! You can go now, we will assist her inside. He said as I walked back to my car, I was really sad, remembering Padgett's words my heart was broken so I drove to the hospital.
Yes, the hospital, I was the one, who saw Rhonda lying on the floor unconscious after I left Ray, that day, I was still shattered, I need time to cry out my eyes, time to heal from the first woman I ever love, time alone, instead of going to the male stall, I found myself going to the female, that was where I found her, I took her to the hospital but after she regains consciousness she didn't remember anything, I thought maybe, someone is after her life, so I needed to protect her, to her family, she is missing for years and probably dead since then I kept her, the person who wanted her dead might still be around, I don't see any reason while she will be left at the stall unconscious all by herself
Are you alright? She asked as she walked towards me.
I am, come here, the doctor said, you remember something.
Oh! Here drink this. She stretches the juice in her hand for me, and I sip on it, as she narrates what she thinks it's a dream.
So you are saying, in that dream, you saw a girl fighting with a girl, which means two girls are fighting
Hm! Probably yes.
So what else did you see in that dream? I asked she shakes her head, indicating that, she doesn't remember anything, and I gave out a heaved sigh.
Are you sure, you are okay? She asked, I look at her. Yes, you are worried, did your girlfriend hurt you? I was forced to Laughed at her words. Is it funny?
No dear, the truth is, I don't have a girlfriend.
And the girl, always calling you when you are here?
Oh, Padgett...
Padgett!!!
Yes, did you remember her? I asked, she looks at me.
Was I supposed to know her?
No! Anyways, she is, not my...
Do you like her? I look at her. It's okay, I know that we are not friends, and you probably can't tell me anything personal but the truth is, I care about you. She takes my hands, then move closer, I stared at her, my eyes falling on her tiny lovely lips, and I found myself claiming her lips in mine