Chapter 27: At the bar

"Honestly,... at the beginning I was quite nervous but excited at the same time. Public attention has never really been my thing but I must confess, this, it's just amazing" Lianne said while fidgeting with her fingers nervously."I'm happy you feel that way. Next question, do you have any words of encouragement to any of your fans who are aspiring to be as good as you are? I mean you did something no one has done before by joining this gaming season even when a lot of people thought that you (being a girl) wouldn't be able to cope with the competition" the reporter said. Most of the fans wanted to know what she'll say and she wasn't left out. She knew that gamers didn't have it as easy as it looked. They actually went through a lot to prepare for a match plus the pressure they got, so it wasn't really easy for them."Well, one thing I know is it isn't easy. But, a wise person told me that I didn't need to say anything and just let my game speak for me. So, I did just that and it made me feel better" Lianne said as she stole a quick glance at him before turning back.""So, last question. This is more like an observation from your fans. They have noticed your taking of candy whenever you come on stage. Do you use it as a method to battle anxiety?" The reporter asked but before Aj, who had no intention of answering as she didn't want to relive that painful past, sighed in relief when Jordy came to her rescue, "I think that will be all for today's review. Thank you" he said simply before leading Aj away from the flashing cameras from photographers and videographers who were trying to make use of this golden opportunity by getting pictures of the infamous mulan.-----------QGDZ got back to their base and they decided to go out to celebrate their first victory for the season and Ricardo agreed as he booked a place at a restaurant. "I'd like to offer this toast to you guys. We wouldn't have made it this fat if not for the teamwork you guys exhibited." Zac said as he raised the wine glass 🍷 before sipping from it as the others followed suit. Ric offered a toast also and they were all having fun."Aj, there's a girl who has been glaring at you for a while" Dami said and Lianne asked "How does she look like?""Like a younger version of Jennifer Lopez. She has blonde hair" Dami replied and Aj knew exactly who he was talking about but before she could leave, jade and her castrated group of friends came over and greeted them in a proper and formal manner. "Hey guys, hey girls, hey Jordan" jade said with a seductive smile. "Why bother separating Jordan from the guys?" Lianne asked with a sneer.Jade who had an IQ of a sheep and physical qualities of mutated donkey swayed Summer into thinking FS did not accept and appreciate her. At the climax she was the only one in the group without a relationship possibility and hence left the group to form a gang with Summer, Melody and Veronica and made plans to cause a scandal about Oliannah's secret crush which was eventually exposed and clarified.Summer tried grabbing Jordy's attention times without numbers. He got tired of it and confronted her one day "I get what you're trying to do but please stop only those that have the qualities of a lady can grab my attention. Unfortunately, you'll never be in the 6.02 × 10^23 people who can make it to my list"; but his response only fueled her passion and she kept trying.Jade started the conversation with the girls by saying "Why are you guys dressed like *******. It's not yet halloween"Her friends had returned with the guys and they joined them to celebrate

------------I want to dedicate this chapter and the next to my friends. ❤ u guys