Chapter 2: Finale 2
The room is filled with screaming ladies and cheering men after the emcee announces, "Since this is the first alumni homecoming that these gorgeous gentlemen are complete, we'll have a treat for you....all ladies and gentlemen are welcomed to join the 'Pick your Date Game!'"
'Hmmm.... what the hell are you planning to do?' I think.
"I wonder what foolishness are they thinking this time," Letizia says while staring at the guys. She meets Ben's intense gaze. Then, she looks away.
"But... it seems fun!" Chealsy exclaims.
"Whatever!" Letizia replies.
"Someone's still hurt from her heartbreak!" Primrose blurts out. They all turn to Letizia who is creasing her forehead.
"What the--- Why do you always do that?" she says.
"Do what?" Camille asks.
"Bringing up something that's already been buried in the past!" she answers.
"Hmmm... it wasn't actually clear for... I mean, the reason for your break up!" Stephanie says as the other ladies agree. Letizia sighs and just stare at them.
"Ladies, that's enough!" I say.
They want to ask her more, but the host speaks, cutting their conversation.
"You must be curious about how to play it. Well... it is very simple! Ladies.... please bring out the boxes!" he announces then two female students dressed in body-hugging red gowns come in with glittery boxes on their hands. Some men whistle as they walk to the middle of the dance floor and turn to face us.
"Okay. So all of you will pick a 'half heart' from the boxes. Then, all you have to do is to find the other half of the heart, who will then your date. We will give you 2 minutes to find your partner. Are we clear?"
A loud 'yesssssss' is screamed.
"Ah... everyone must participate! Come on, this is gonna be a fun ride!" he adds.
"Alright! Ladies pick your hearts from the right box... gentlemen from the left."
There is undeniable excitement in the room, especially when the lords and the prince stand up to pick.
When all seem well, the emcee speaks, "As I've mentioned, you only have a couple of minutes to find your partner. If you fail, then better luck next time! Are you ready?"
"Yeeesss!"
"Ready... in three, two, one!"
I watch as they hastily search for their partners. Everyone participated for fun, adding to the jovial mood. The excitement intensified when the host counts.
Ten.
Nine.
Eight.
Seven.
Six.
Five.
Four.
Three.
Two.
One.
"Time's up!" he shouts. We laugh. We cheer as everyone checks their pairs. Some are paired with the teachers they disliked. Others are paired with their old crush while some are lucky enough to pair with the one they love. Some groan in disappointment for not being so lucky.
I can't stop laughing as I look at my brother's distorted face and his awkward and forced smile in front of his frienemy teacher--- professor Montege, an old maid who shows her love to her students by terrorizing them with presentations and research works.
"Oh c'mon! Stop sulking. Despite my age, I am still fresh and delectable... you might be surprised!" she says. Jason freezes as she hugs him tight and leads him to the dance floor to dance.
"The jokes on you brother!" I whisper, teasing him as I walk past them. I greet Professor Montege and winks at her.
"Don't scare my brother," I joke.
"Finally~ he's mine! I will make him happy. Don't worry!" she jokes back.
I chuckle.
"Do whatever you want, you have my blessings!" I say.
Jason's eyes widen and exclaims, "Merideth!"
Some people turn to us. I just smile at them so as my brother. Then, he simply steps on my foot. I grit my teeth in pain, but I keep my smile. In the corner of my eye, I see my son, Mon, staring at Stephanie as she happily chats with a man.
I shake my head. It's too obvious that he likes her so much, but too scared to profess his feelings. I sigh. Then, I walk to him.
"Hey~ where's your brother?" I ask.
"Who cares?!" he replies before drinking his shot of whiskey.
"So hot-headed, eh?"
"Mom... I don't have time for this!"
"What?! I am not doing anything to you, my dear. What the hell is wrong with you?"
I smile mischievously as I sit and lean on my chair.
"I heard that he is an engineer. And still single!" I blurt out. He takes a deep breath and exhales.
"Did you ask Boris to dig into his profile?!" he asks in disbelief. With my eyes rounded, I stand harshly.
"How did you know?" I ask dramatically.
"Mom! Stop toying with our emotions!"
"Archie Damon! Stop hiding your emotions!"
"Mom!"
"Son!"
I grin when I pull him to the dance floor. We glide and dance with the classic waltz music, 'Moon River'. He looks at me with skepticism as we glide towards Stephanie and her partner's position.
"Hi! Do you mind if we swap partners?" I ask, looking at the guy, who immediately puts a big smile and nods--- to Stephanie's disappointment.
"Sure! It's an honor!" he replies. Then, we dance away from them.
Stephanie gasps when Mon puts his arms around her, pulling her closer to him. "You seem to have fun with that ugly guy," Mon whispers.
"This is Waltz. Your hands are in the wrong place," she replies while trying to remove his hands.
He interlaces his fingers, making it more difficult for her to untangle his hands. He smirks and says, "Stop resisting. Just enjoy the moment. Now, who's the better dance, me or that ugly one?"
"Stop calling him ugly! And for the record, h~"
Before she even finishes her answer, Mon seals her lips with a long breathtaking kiss. Dancers around them begin to move away give them space. We all stop dancing and just watch them.
"Whoa! I knew it!" my partner exclaims as he looks at me. With my face full of questions, he explains, "Your son. I thought I was just dreaming when for I moment I saw his glower at me. I dismissed it immediately since there wasn't any reason, but turns out... there is!"
"Hmmmm... for a man. You're quite talkative," I comment. He shuts up. I smile.
Then... everyone gasps when Mon holds her hands tight as he meets her anxious eyes. He professes, "Stephanie, I really hate it when other men are around you. But... I can't do anything because you're not my woman---"
"What are you doing?" she asks with her voice shaking in nervousness.
"I am telling the world how much I love you. Will you be my girl?" Mon asks. There's a long moment of silence.
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