PART 3

“Wow. This is just…” Cali struggled to finish her sentence.

“A surprise.” supplied Portia.

“Not exactly. I’ve been telling you guys for ages. Drake Wade had it going on with Henna.” Blaire retorted.

“But we’ve got grounds for not believing it at first, Blaire.” Cali cried defensively. “Henna’s our friend and she’s a kickass but..”

“Drake Wade is a total snob. He walks around campus like he doesn’t even see any female. He exclusively dates college girls.” Portia added.

“Don’t wrack your brains. I know why you’re so ecstatic about this.” Blaire reasoned out. “However, we gotta think of what’s not so exciting about this.”

“Yeah. Kent.” Portia poited out the problem.

“Imagine how he’d react. Isle, you’re kinda pals with him, right? How do you think he’ll take this?” Cali asked.

“I dunno. Hard, i guess. He’s… He’s under the impression that Henna’s into him.” Isle said slowly.

Blaire scruinized her face.

“Well, WE know what Kent and Henna’s got is genuine but we also know she’s got no plans to get it any further. She just enjoys the flowers, the attention..”

I cringed at the place i eavesdropped. I decided to reveal myself.

“Hey, save me some pizza. Don’t dare wolf it down, P!” I dreeted cheerfully. I could swear they jumped in their seats a bit. I ignored it.

“I ain’t sharing this with you, Henna!” Portia answered after a few seconds.

Before i could reply, Cali let out a delighted squeal.

“Whoa! Pretty tulips! Lemme see it!” she didn’t wait for my consent as she grabbed the boquet on my hand. Together with Portia, they hovered over it.

“From Drake. He’s definately got taste. Hmm. What’s this-see you tonight?”

My cheeks burned as i felt all eyes on me. “Drake’s invited me to his MVP bash tonight.”

Portia and Cali gaped. Blaire’s ears perked up, while Isle stiffened.

“You’ve got previous engagements tonight, right?” Isle’s voice had a edge on it.

“Kent and i are supposed to have a date tonight, but… Drake made me promise! What was i supposed to do, Isle?” I cried desperately.

“Oh, i don’t know Henna. But maybe you could start by considering other people’s feelings.” she snapped. Guilt trip is alien to me but her words caught me off guard. I don’t have a memory of Isle being so hostile. In fact, she’s one of the most diplomatic person i came across with.

“She’s got a point. YOu should take your pick soon…” Blaire said. On that note, Isle chucked out her napkin and swiftly ambled away.