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The Strings That Pulled Us

“The strings we tied, back then we underestimated them. Even when our worlds and lives grew apart, it pulled us back together to where our heart belongs.” This story revolves around Sophia Luna. An established author at night and a veterinarian and youth advocate by day. She is well-known for her smarts and is a simple yet so fashionable beautiful lady. But she wasn’t always like this. She was an introvert. A stuck-up. A frail one with a weird sense of fashion. She’s all brains and the typical nerd. But everything changed when she transferred to another school and met Alden Cyrus, the popular guy that caught the hearts of almost every girl in school. In a game held in front of the whole school, facing a difficult and unavoidable masked game, Alden faced the crowd and stare straight at her asking, “Sophia Luna, Will you be my queen?” the move that made Alden the number one blacklist in Sophia’s directory. Join the roller coaster ride of the love story between Sophia and Alden that started from childhood but was separated by an unlikely event that both ruined them. The bitter-sweet memories and times that will take you back to the memory of your first love.

Amaia_Sy · Urban
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13 Chs

Chapter 8: Acquaintance Party II

Thirty minutes before 1:00, Kylie arrived. She looks really fashionable and crazily rich. She believes that her outfit is too low-key compared to her usual OOTD's. But, for Sophia she doesn't mind.

"Sophia, baby where are you?"

"At the Student Union Office. Ah Drake, I can change here right?...Yes... Alright, Aunt Kylie just ask Mr. Guard where the office is. We're still having a meeting." Sophia said on the other line.

"Okay baby. See ya~ * Kylie walked with the guard towards the Student Union Office. She was surprised that instead of being guided towards the other buildings, she was guided at the back of all the other buildings. But what shocked her even more is the very building the guard have lead her into. A two storey building that looks like a big villa. The doors are automatic and the stairs looked grand. This looks even better and bigger than her boutique. Kylie stepped in and saw Sophia standing at the second floor. She looks like a princess in a school uniform. She walked up and was even more shocked seeing a see through office where six good looking boys and a beautiful girl sitting in their swivel chairs smiling at her. She smiled at them and one of the boys walked towards their direction.

"Good Afternoon, Ma'am. I'm Drake, Sophia's friend. Let me lead you to the girls lounge and changing room. "

"Hi handsome, thank you for taking care of my little princess."

"Aunt, please~" Sophia pleadingly looked at Kylie. Drake can't help but blush seeing Sophia's pleading look. He also find it rather cute how this little girl can change into an entirely new person with her Aunt around. Both he and Kylie felt helpless upon seeing her look and just head to the girl's lounge.

When Alden saw them walking away, he got up and said

"Let's end the meeting here. Everyone, go prepare." When Drake and Sophia was walking back to the office, Alden ordered Sophia to go with Alexa while Drake remained in the office.

Five minutes before time, they all went out from their respective lounge and meet in the lobby. Sophia's hair was brushed up while Alexa's is curled a little. Drake and Damien looks rather neat, while Alden's hair is a bit messed and made him looked like a cool guy. Rex, Louis, and Brandon decided to wait in their respective classrooms. Also, Rex needs to see for himself his queen for the night. Rex will be pairing up with Nam. He knew she was Sophia's cousin and harbors a crush on her.

As Kylie went out as well to take their pictures, she can't help but smile widely. He knew these guys weren't simple. Alexa told her what happened on Sophia's first day and shown her the video. She also told her how Alden showed up when Sophia was appointed as the grade level representative. She have learned how popular her little princess is in the whole school. She walked downstairs elegantly and signal them to compress which they did. Sophia and Alexa is in front, and the boys Alden, Drake, and Damien is behind them.

"3,2,1 *click* " when Kylie checked the image, Alden seemed to be placing his arms over Sophia's shoulders and Sophia's head seemed to be leaning at his chest. She was a bit confused and looked at the kids. Alden is placing his elbow in Drake's shoulder and Sophia was slightly leaning her head to the left. 'How cunning this children are' Kylie thought.

"Everyone, This is the moment we are all waiting for. The Introduction of the Student Union Officers! First, let's call on our principal and the Student Union Adviser Mrs. Rodriguez to give her introductory speech"

After the principal have given her speech, the officers were called on stage, one by one.

When Alden was called, everyone was taken aback. Who would expect a Grade 7 student to be appointed. But after awhile, the crowd have gone loud. Next up is the popular Drake, then Alexa, Louis, Rex, Brandon, Damien, and Lastly, Sophia. The students were all cheering for them. When Alden held the microphone, everyone was silenced and listened to his words. Drake also said something and after about ten minutes. They left the stage and went back to their building. It's twenty minutes past two.

Kylie have already prepared all of Sophia's things, Alexa's sister was also inside the lounge and they talked for a bit. When the girls entered, Sophia decided to take a shower as Alexa decided to get her make up done. After awhile, Sophia went out wearing a bathrobe. Kylie combed and dried her hair up. After about thirty minutes, Alexa was all ready. Alexa is wearing a formal beige satin dress with a big ribbon on the back. She walked towards Sophia and surprised that Sophia was actually sleeping. Kylie was preparing her heels when she saw Alexa entering. She signaled her to keep quite. Alexa was confused and just signaled Kylie she will go out first. Alexa's sister have already left since she still have a work to attend to.

After an hour, the door connected to the girls lounge opened and revealed Kylie wearing a big wide smile. Drake and Alden were still in the lobby waiting for Sophia to come out. Drake get up and smiled back at Kylie while Alden remain seated on the sofa. Kylie signaled at them to come inside. Drake followed after Kylie while Alden followed them after a while. When they got in, they saw Sophia sitting in the high chair looking sleepy. She even yawned the very moment they entered.

"Aunt, are we done now? Why did you cover the mirror?" Sophia asked lazily. Then, she stand up and turned to look at Kylie. He was surprised to see the boys in, especially Alden. But they look more surprised than her. Kylie pulled Alden in and made him sit on the chair Sophia sat. She put on light tap of make up on Alden and pinned some sequence in his tux to match it with Sophia. She also added some near the bullet in his wrist. Drake was watching in the sidelines but didn't even mind Alden. She was staring at Sophia and ran out of words to say.

"Hey, Aunt can I look at myself in the mirror now?"

"Wait! Lemme finish this first. Alden is your Grade Level King, right?"

"Yeah~ Don't overdo it though. He looks good even without magic" When the three of them heard Sophia, they looked at her and seemed surprised. Especially Alden who is smiling widely. Drake can't help but feel rather jealous. He knew who Alden will choose as Queen. There is only one who is qualified. As they were pondering over the meaning of her words, she let out another yawn. She lazily pulled her feet towards the mirror and when she was about to get the cover, a hand grab it first and let it fall into the ground.

A beautiful lady beside a dashing lad was reflected in the mirror. Drake ran back to the lobby and grabbed his DSLR camera and snapped a pic on their reflection in the mirror. As Sophia was in awe, Alden was looking at her with a loving daze. Drake who saw everything took another shot at the pair. Sophia is wearing a mix of white and gray dress. While the inner is white, the see through layers were gray, accented with gold, silver and black sequence like out from a fairy tale movie. Gold butterflies can be seen in the see through layer skirt of her skirt and her hair is in a perfect curls. There were glitters of gold in them and also golden hairs that highlighted her black silky long hair. There is also a gold butterfly pin in her hair. But what accentuated her beauty even more is her make up. She looks like a fairy. Alden's tux were designed with little golden butterflies to match hers. Also, near his chest is a golden strand Kylie put on the last minute. His hair was messed up a little by Kylie and put some golden dust in them too. Sophia's heels were silver but the designs are gold. Especially the lace that runs in her calf, all the way to an inch below her knee. No one will believe that she's utmost 14.

Kylie stood beside Drake and commended his looks. Then, she asked him if he could take more pictures of Sophia later. Drake agreed and asked Kylie's permission if he could have a picture with her. Drake walked beside Sophie and asked her if they could have a picture together. Alden moved aside a little and Kylie took their picture. After which, she whispered something to Sophia's ears and Sophia gave her a wide smile. Alden's face darkened.

"Hey, Let's go. Everyone is looking for us." Alden offered his hand to Sophia. Kylie signaled her to take it and go.

"Thank you Aunt, I love you~"Sophia hugged Kylie before leaving.

Kylie felt her eyes heating up. She haven't seen her baby girl smile like that for years. Her smile is enough for her to keep on working hard and think of new designs to amaze her and bring out her beauty. She is her reason for being in this industry. After they left, Kylie received a call from her assistant that she needed to go back and her ticket is on 5pm today. Before leaving, she left Sophia the make up set she used for today as a gift, and also a pair of flat sandals,and a simple dress. Just in case something came up. On her way to the gate, she saw Nam. Nam is currently wearing one of the dress she made for Sophia. 'That girl really have an eye for fashion.' She knew Sophia let Nam have the dress because it perfectly matches with the heels she have given Nam. She feel proud that her favorite niece is really gifted in the same field as her. While Nam grew up modeling, Sophia grow up admiring and drawing new designs.