39 Be arrogant or humble

The tag line of the post, "National goddess is envious of our school goddess."

In that, all commented against Isla Turner and were curious about Aria. It had uploaded in the morning and was on social media for a long time. A rival actress's Fanclub shared on their page to look down on Isla Turner which made the video go viral.

Comments were like: "National goddess? Does she even know to dance? Look at her ungracefulness. Let me worship the main cheerleader..."

"School goddess is so cute. Her smile made me a fanboy."

"National goddess is sidelined? (Evil grin) Suits you @IslaTurner. What is the school goddess's name? Can anybody share her handle?"

"@IslaTurner is from Elite. So the school goddess is the Elite school goddess. Anybody studying in that school? Come up."

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Aria cried invisible tears checking them. While exiting the lecture block, she saw the crowd at the gate to know about the school goddess. "Holyness! They aren't here for me. Please say no."

Eva took a selfie pouting near Aria's cheek, "School Goddess! Don't forget us after getting famous. I can sell this picture when you get super famous." She grinned.

Noah and Rian stood in front of her and started cheering loudly, "We will be your die-hard fans. Aria... Aria... Aria... Aria..."

Aria's face was dark as coal. She was thinking what to do, Alan's sports car pulled in between crowds. Their car was outside the campus which wasn't allowed inside. Alan's car had permission.

Eva spotted the car first and ran away saying loudly enough to be heard by Aria and Alan who was alighting. "Prince is stealing our Goddess."

Aria face palmed herself.

Noah and Rian looked at each other understanding tactfully, "We will not steal you from President Morgan. Bye." Both left leaving her to stand alone when Alan almost reached her.

Many students greeted Alan as 'Senior' on their way out. Aria didn't know what to say other than looking at him.

Alan saw her blankly looking at him, "What's wrong?"

Aria pointed at the gate, "They possibly can't be here for me. The car is outside to pick me. I can't go out."

"Don't you like the attention of so many people?... Fans."

She promptly shook her head, "That's too troublesome... Wait, I call the PR department to remove the video and related post."

Alan's lips twitched. "Do you know how to depend on anybody?" He couldn't understand why she couldn't ask him when he was standing right in front of her.

Aria stopped in tracks. "Huh?"

Alan led her towards his car. "I already asked to remove it. About these people, they won't be present on Monday. Don't worry."

"Oh! Thank you..." She sat in the shotgun seat and continued after he sat down, "The car must be outside, I will take it. You don't have to drop me." She thought it would be troublesome for him to drop her and goto his villa.

"Oh!" Was his reply and drove her to the Morgan mansion.

After contemplating, she spoke cautiously, "I didn't know somebody would post video and cause so much trouble. I'm sorry."

Alan glanced at her and asked, "Why is that actress behind you?"

Aria pursed her lips to control her smile, "She loves you. She doesn't like you helping me out. She doesn't like whenever there is any post in the school forum about You shipping to... Me. She warned me to stay away from you numerous times."

Alan furrowed his brows. "You are basically in problem because of me and being bad-mouthed because of me and Rian."

Aria who was refreshing the social media pages saw all deleted posts as she responded to him, "People will talk however you are. Be rich or poor. Be arrogant or humble, they will talk about you. We can't escape from their mouths. We can't sit and please each and everyone."

She locked her mobile and slid in her pockets before looking at Alan who was speechlessly looking at her in the traffic red signal. "What's wrong?"

Alan faced the road, "Can't you be like a little girl of your age? I sometimes feel like I'm talking with an elderly lady."

Aria chuckled hearing him. "Of course! I'm a little girl of my age if you see me with my friends or aunty and uncle. You don't talk with anyone and I have never seen you being casual or friendly. We hardly know about each other so if I start joking around, you will throw me under the bus or... throw me down the bridge." She pointed the nearest bus and the dam which was present after the junction.

Alan cleared his throat awkwardly knowing about his image in her mind, "Don't worry! I will not throw you anywhere." He said as he drove away from the junction.

"So you are asking me to be troublesome, naughty, annoying. You always got angry in the beginning whenever I spoke. Can you really handle me like that?"

"Try me."

Aria nodded in amusement, "Then don't blame me later."

Alan lightly chuckled, "Sure!"

Their way of talking from formal to informal was greatly improved on their way to the Morgan mansion.

Alan left for his villa after Aria alighted. The latter chased around both Noah and Rian for leaving her awkward every time around Alan then the trio sat and completed all the weekend homework.

The next day was Alan's first date with the first girl or could be said as 'the first date with Aria'.

Amelia informed her during breakfast to be ready by half-past ten and Alan was picking her. Aria nodded and time passed with them till ten before going to change.

When she came down, Amelia hit her own forehead looking at Aria wearing denim shorts and a T-shirt. "Arrie! Aren't you comfortable with dresses? Why do you always wear shorts and a T-shirt to look simple?"

Aria looked at herself, "I'm not going on date. Should third-wheel look pretty too? Aunty, are you saying I'm not looking good?"

Rowan pursed his lips waiting to hear Amelia. The latter was very composed, "You are Young Miss Cooper. Our darling. You look great in every dress but put some changes Sweetheart. Go and wear some pretty dress. Quick!"

Aria looked at Rowan for help who shook his head stating he couldn't help. Aria turned around and went to her room.

She returned soon and twirled standing in front of Amelia and Rowan when Alan was leaning on the door frame looking at her from the time she descended the stairs.