TANIA'S POV
"Awwn they are so adorable," I smiled.
Mr Andre the gardener smiled, he's a nice man and had given me a tour round the garden explaining the different types of flowery plants I saw, my last stop was at the Jade Vine plant, one of the most rarest plants on earth. It's so spectacular just as Elle had said. Mr Andre said they were mostly used as ornamental plants and decorative climbing plants due to their striking colours, with long stems that can reach up to 18m in length. There were different colors of them, but I found the Red Jade Vine most adorable, probably because red is my favorite color.
"The botanical name of this Red Jade vine is mucuna bennettii," he said.
"Mucuna bennettii, nice." I repeated with a smile.
"Come my daughter, there's one more plant you haven't seen yet, the most rarest in the world, you'll love it." He's an elderly man probably in his late fourties so yeah, he could birth my age.
"Really?" I asked with wide eyes. He nodded. I quickly followed him inquisitively as he lead me to another section of the garden.
                ROE'S POV
"Have you spoken to Mr Andre since you arrived?" I asked Demas, as he opened the lovely little gold painted gate of the garden and we stepped in.
"Yes your highness, he is presently giving a tour to a student." He said. I nodded and walked on. The botanical garden is really beautiful, there are many different types of flowers, both the ones I've seen before and the ones I've never seen, there's the beautiful artificial fountain right at the middle of the garden. The place was so peaceful and perfect, a true definition of nature's beauty. We walked from one section to another until we arrived at the place the gardener was. He was smiling as he explained something to a girl.
"...middlemist's red camellia is considered the rarest flower in the world, Mr Caden due to his love for flowery plants struggled to get almost all types of rarest plants on earth, adding to his collections of others in this garden, and it's very special to him. Amongst all the flowers here, middlemist's red camellia and Jade vine were the most difficult to get, the chancellor was really happy when he was granted permission by the King of England to access and transplant this beautiful creation." Wow, I never really heard of that, maybe because I left home from childhood to school in America and only return few times like once in three years.
"OMG! Mr Andre, these are absolutely gorgeous, the flowers are in the shape of lips, red lips, such unique creation. Elle was right, this garden is heavenly, Lia would be so thrilled to see this." The girl shrieked as she took photos of the flowers. The flowers were indeed spectacular, first time I'm seeing it even when its said to exist in England. I walked over to them, Demas beside me.
"Mr Andre?" I called. They both turned back.
"Your highness! It's an honor to meet you in person." Mr Andre bowed humbly when he saw me.
"Please call me Roe, it's nice meeting you too." I smiled, I look at the girl that was staring at me skeptically, she looks familiar, where have I seen this face before?
"Prince Roe?" She smiled.
"You know me? No, sorry have we met before?" I asked looking at her closely.
"Not exactly, but I saw you at the general cafeteria with Daniel and Jay few days ago. Nice to meet you,  your Royal Highness, I'm Tania." She said stretching a hand for an handshake. Something struck, she's a member of DSD, the dancers that have been revolving round our minds since we came here. No wonder she looked so familiar.
"It's a pleasure to meet you too Rosalie, but please don't be formal with me, quit the titles and just call me Roe." I smiled receiving her hand.
"You know about us too?" She smiled. Oh, her friend must have told her about Jay since he already met her.
"Let's say Jay's a huge fan of your dance group."
"Wow, that's incredibly nice to know, what are you doing here?" She asked.
"Well I came to run an errand for my mom." I stated dipping my hands in my pockets. She nodded smilingly, her phone rang.
"It was nice talking to you Roe, I'll have to leave now."
"Do you mind being friends, since we came here I haven't really fitted into the new environment, I hope you don't mind helping me adjust?" I asked with a smile.
"Sure, anytime. I'll see you around, Mr Andre I have to go now, thanks for your hospitality." She turned to the gardener.
"Anytime my daughter, my regards to Elle, tell her I'm looking forward to her next visit."
"Alright Sir," she turned to me "Hope to see you again, my new friend." I chuckled.
"Same here Rosy or should I say, Tania."
"Which ever you choose, goodbye." She turned and walked away.
"Rosy it is then." I said after her.
"Sure," she walked away, placing her phone on her ear. She's nice, I smiled and turned back to Mr Andre.
"Okay Mr Andre, shall we get down to business?" I ask with a smile.
"Very well Roe, come with me, I'll take you to the section.
              TANIA'S POV
It's almost unbelievably, who would have thought I'll meet Roe personally, talk to him and even shake hands together, he's nice and humble. Not a proud jerk, he even wants us to be friends? That's cool.
"Yes Thomas, I'm good what's the plan?" I asked him.
"I've arranged the meeting with her, her flight will arrive California in a few days and the meeting on Saturday will hold." He said from the other end.
"Okay that's good, but who's this lady? why can't you just tell us before hand?"
"Secret! You guys will thank me later when you meet her, she's awesomely good, and she's someone you'll never have thought of, that's why it has to be a secret to you guys. I want you to be thrilled and am..."
"Fine. Whatever Tom, get outta my phone." I said, he laughed and hung up. 
Time to go home, I placed a call to Lia Immediately.
          
          DANIELLE'S POV
Up and down the sandy shore, I watched the sea...
Rise and fall of waves, bringing me memories...
Oh how it's pleasant, for you and me...
Oh what a wonder, that you will be mine...
My fate is a blessing, bringing pleasant tidings...
Oh how I love you, my unique dazzling star...
Come to me darling, I'll wait for you now...
Oh what a blessing, fate gave to me....
Up and down the sandy shore... I sang heartily to Diana's song my favorite pop singer, as I towelled myself dry. Jade dropped me off few minutes ago and I decided to take a quick hot shower. That guy made me laugh so much today, he is such a darling, whoever ends up being his woman will definitely enjoy him. Thanks to Jade, I ate so much that I'm totally full.
"...rise and fall of waves, bringing me memories...
Oh how it's pleasant, for you and me...." I looked at my reflection on the vanity mirror while applying my cream. Flipping my hair to the side, I ran a cream plastered hand on my neck, smiling when I saw the beautiful birth-mark just below my left neck. I turned slightly as I looked at it carefully, a pale black oval shaped mark very common in my mom's family, used in identifying family members, momma's own was on her left arm. I smiled and flipped my hair again before holding it up with a band.
*******
Few minutes later, I was already dressed in a simple top and jean. I was lying on my bed as I went through my phone's gallery, I smiled at the pictures I took with Alex, they are so beautiful. I suddenly remembered the dance video I took of her, I opened it quickly, smiling genuinely as i watched her dance. It escaped my mind earlier, but I'll show it to the girls as soon as they return.
Moments later, the door bell chimed, i stood up to open the door, they must be back.
"...I know Lia, I understand how you feel but don't worry we'll talk to Elle about it, she'll be able to tell you what to do." Tania was saying to Lia, she looks unusually dull. What could be the problem? She was all jovial when we left the dorm earlier today.
"Hey girls, Lia what's wrong?" I opened the door wide for them to step in. 
Lia plopped sadly on the sofa with a sigh. Tania sat beside her while I sat down on my bed, looking at her worriedly.
"Jay kept his promise as he said. I was going through my phone jealously looking at the photos of him and Aurora when he suddenly showed up in front of me. I couldn't understand my sudden feeling of jealousy, I figured I'm probably already falling for him and if he continues giving me attention, I'll be hopeless, you know me," that's true. Lia loves easily, extremely easily. ".... to avoid that, I tried walking out on him but then he pulled me back and said he only wanted to talk, I agreed and he took me to a much comfortable area, away from the crowdy hallway and crazy students. He said he's a huge fan of DSD and have been following us on social media for over two years," I mouthed a 'wow' at that. "....he was about saying something else concerning myself when his phone rang, a girl called him. I quickly used that as an opportunity to slip away unnoticed to avoid myself becoming another victim to heartbreak, since we all know Jay doesn't love but he's involved with a lot of girls. But then, I feel bad about the way I left him without a notice, I know that wasn't right but I couldn't help it." She ended and sighed.
"Hmm," I breathed "that's a lot in there." I said.
"I know right," She sighed again.
"But then, you should listen to Jay first, for him to really walk up to you in the first place, means that he really has something important to say to you. Hear him out first, don't worry about getting heartbroken, Jay wouldn't walk up to a girl he's been a fan of for over two years if he wants to break her heart. I guess whatever he has to say must be important to him," her face lit up. Nia nodded in agreement.
"You think so?" She asked calmly.
"Yeah, and if you had noticed, on that very day they came to the cafeteria, he was looking at you, us. That's probably when he recognized us as the dancers he's been following for two years plus. Relax Lia, hear him out first when next he comes to you and if you happen to fall in love with him, it won't be regretted. Alright?" She nodded smilingly.
"Thanks Elle." She smiled.
"Anytime dear." I smiled at her.
"Hurray! she's back." Nia cheered, tickling Lia happily, Lia fell back on the sofa as she laughed.
"Oh common Nia, hehehe, cut...cut it out girl." She laughed as she managed to slap Nia's hand away. I laughed.
"Okay girls, you need to see this." I said picking up my phone. They stopped laughing and came to sit with me on my bed. I played the video and we watched. They were so wowed by it.
"Oh my gosh! She's amazing." Nia exclaimed in surprise.
"I love her already. Oh my, look at that, she's the best child dancer I've ever seen." Lia added equally wowed.
"Yeah, I was so shocked that day, I hugged her. You guys noticed she did ten of our different dance steps in a single beat?" I asked.
"Yeah, pls ask her aunt to bring her again. I mean, let's introduce her to the Crew, they'll be so amazed, this is rare talent I see." Tania enthusiastically said.
"I was gonna say that. She'll do so great with the team Elle, what do you think?" Lia said as she look at me.
"I think it's perfect. You guys just made me so happy," I squealed hugging them happily. "That's what i wanted to tell you guys, but you just confirmed it already." I added joyfully.
"Awwnn that's great, she's definitely in." Nia said.
"Who will see such epic display of rare talent and reject it, I can't wait to see her again, she's so beautiful." Lia smiled, she was holding my phone now and looking at her photos. I smiled in relief.
"Elle, I finally went to the botanical garden today and I saw those beautiful flowery plants you told me about. My goodness, they were so spectacularly beautiful. The middlemist's red camellia thrilled me the most, Mr Caden must have spent a lot in getting them. Lia look at this." Tania said showing the photos to Lia since she's never seen them. Lia wowed and continued with my phone.
"I know right," I smiled.
"Ah, Mr Andre sends his regards, he said he's looking forward to your next visit." Mr Andre, that kind gentleman.
"That's very nice of him. I don't think I'll..."
"Guys, guys there's one more thing." Tania squealed interrupting me. Lia looked up from the phone immediately.
"While I was there, guess who came along?" She asked excitedly
"Xander?" I asked. Xander is my coursemate, the one person aside myself I know of that often visits the botanical garden. She shook her head negatively.
"Okay quit the suspense Nia and spill it out." Lia said.
"Roe, second prince of England, the third idol. Jay and Dan's friend." She revealed. Lia's lips were parted open in sheer surprise.
"Really, but why?" I asked. The idols were really revolving round us since they came here.
"We chatted for a while, he told me his mother sent him on an errand, he even wants to be friends with me can you believe that?" She smiled.
"Wow! Is this reality or am I dreaming?" Lia gasped. "Is he that humble?" She asked again.
"I heard he takes free tutorials for students below his level. So yes, he is. Very simple personality he's got for a prince." I replied her.
"Woah, that's very nice of him. But wait, why are the idols revolving round us since they came here? First it was Dan to Elle, next Jay to me and now Roe to Nia. What's going on?" Lia asked unbelievably.
"Fate's what's going on, girl."
"Yeah," Nia nodded in agreement. Lia gasp again and fell back on my bed. I smiled, she's still scared of getting hurt. But she'll be fine.
Absolutely!
            LUCIA'S POV
I leaned on my car at the parking lot of Royalty Dormitory, waiting for Dan to come back. I know he isn't in since I can't see his car here. A car drove in, I turned sideways, it's him. I ran to him as he stepped out, looking extremely unhappy. Oh, he's still mine.
"Hey Dan, I've been looking for you. Welcome back." I said smiling widely.
"What are you doing here?" He frowned.
"I came to see you, it's been long, how have you been?" I asked sweetly stepping closer to him. He sighed rolling his eyes elsewhere.
"As you can see Luciana, I am fine, you may leave now or if you like stay here I don't care, but don't follow me." He said harshly, walking away.
"She's a wicked bitch you know, she doesn't deserve you." He stopped walking and turned slowly to face me.
"What did you just say?" He barked. I skipped to him.
"Goldie Davis, she broke your heart didn't she?" I smirked, he swallowed and looked away.
"How's that your business?"
"I'm your soon-to-be future wife Dan, It has to be." I stepped closer, facing him directly.
"Keep dreaming, maybe it'll come true but that will only happen in another life time, one that isn't mine to live." He spat.
Ouch! That hurts.
"I'm sorry Dan for what she did, I know that's why you are like this. I truly understand how you feel." I said calmly looking Into his angry eyes.
"You do?" He scoffed. Dan stop hurting my feelings you jerk! I nodded smilingly. "Why then are you not different? Tell me Lucia, aren't you all over me because of my fame?" My smile dropped, I looked away, he's right in a way.
"You all are the same, bunch of malicious deceptive snakes. Get outta my way sly, I've got something better to do." He shoved me out of his way and was stepping out of the park when I ran to him.
"No Dan I'm not like that, I'm different." He suddenly turned to me, leaned closer and whispered near my ear.
"Does your heart beat for me? I don't think so. Are you in love with me girl?"
"What? I...em.. i..." That was so sudden, I wasn't expecting it.
"You see?" He looked at me. "Stop deceiving yourself and get lost." He turned around. "Do not follow me." He warned, walking away.
"Dan please, I love you..." He was gone. I stomped my foot angrily, Jerk. Didn't even give me a hint, just took me unawares and now I fumbled.
"Oh Lucia, you are so dumb, you could have just said yes, what's What?" I scolded myself as I walked back to my car.
He's getting difficult day by day, I should report him to his Dad, he listens to whatever he says. But how? Yeah, through my dad, good thing he'll be returning on Wednesday.
Dan you'll be all mine soon, you Just wait and see....
           DANIEL'S POV
I pressed the elevator button, it opened and I stepped in, thankfully I was the only occupant in it. I feel so irritated right now all thanks to Dad and his dumb idea. I don't even know what instigated him to pronounce such unreasonable gibberish, now this unwanted sly of a girl won't stop meddling in my ways.
Just one question I asked and she already fumbled, proving to me she wasn't any different from Goldie, who she was insulting. Gosh, how I wish we never crossed paths.
The elevator stopped at the third floor where I wanted it to, I pressed the button and the door opened, I stepped out and stomped off to the gym. Jay texted me earlier that he was here, don't know why though, it's a Monday not a weekend, something must be wrong.
My anger dissipated to worry Immediately I walked in and sighted Jay doing the sit-up bench with rope and dumbbells gymnastic. He only does this workout when he's angry or sad. I ran to him Immediately, his expression was clouded, not the usual smiling happy Jay I'm most familiar with. I can't even remember the last time I saw him this sad, someone must have offended him seriously.
"Jay!" I called worriedly, squatting beside him. He looked at me briefly and continued the work out.
"Talk to me Jay, who is it?" He stopped and sat up, letting out a sad sigh.
"You know," he began. "when I first met her by the lecture hallway, she tried to walk out out on me but I stopped her. Next we were talking just few meters from the department when my phone rang, Suzy called me," Suzy again, that girl wouldn't just give up would she? "... I excused myself from her to answer the phone, on turning back when I was done warning Suzy to stop calling me, Saline was gone. She left me without a slight notice, can you imagine that? I understand she's trying to be careful but I won't hurt her." He said. So that's why Jay's like this, finally, I'm very certain now that he's in love. I wiggled my brows smirkingly. This is so amusing.
"That's the reason you are like this? Hehehe, Roe will definitely love to hear this. This is a first, the playboy is in love." I laughed. He rolled his eyes.
"Go away if you ain't gonna say something meaningful." He said lying down back to continue.
"Okay fine," I laughed "I'm serious now." He sat up again.
"Even though I hate talking about stuffs like this but I'll say it anyway because you are my best friend. The fact is this, she must have gone through a lot of emotional trauma, previous heartbreaks and all and the only way she could probably think of helping herself, was by avoiding boys, especially playboys like you," I began.
"I know, but I'm not going to hurt her, I just want to be close to her that's all. Not like I'm planing to date her and break her heart, I won't do that." He said.
"How are you gonna know? For a start, you are involved with a lot of girls, she must've seen the birthday party photos of Aurora and you, what's next? you guys were talking and a girl called you and you stood up to answer it. What I'm figuring is that she must be someone who loves easily, you said her ringtone was one of your songs, who knows? She's probably already into you or trying to prevent herself from falling for you because she knows she'll only become a victim." I explained.
"You are right, but I only wanted to talk. Truth be told, the way I feel about her is different from the way I feel about other girls. I don't want to be her friend or boyfriend, but I just want to be close to her in a way I would never have imagined. But I guess that's too much to ask." He admitted sighing sadly.
"There you go Jay, you don't want to be in any relationship with her but you owe a lot of your music inspiration to her,"
"What? It's supposed to be my  secret, how did you know that?" He asked wide eyes.
"Relax Jay, I'm not just your very close friend, I'm your best friend." I said with a smirk.
"That's the main reason I want to be close to her," He said.
"Having that kinda songs inspirations from a girl, really means you are already in love with her, even if you don't know or you are scared of admitting it because you don't wanna get hurt. But the truth is that you can't help it, that's why it's love. Love takes you at unawares, making you do and imagine a lot of things you ordinarily wouldn't have done. Do you think your wanting to be close to this particular girl is based on your self action, when normally you wouldn't have? No, that's your heart directing you. Love is powerful Jay, extremely is, you don't force love, you don't direct love, love is natural, love directs you. So relax, and accept it with wholeheartedness so that you won't regret it later." Jay was staring at me like I just appeared out of space.
"Dan is this really you talking?" He asked stunned.
"You had to ruin it, dummy." I smiled hitting him playfully as he laughed. Great! He's back.
"Okay but seriously now, what am I supposed to do about her?" He asked calmly.
"Give her time, like a week or so, and when you finally meet her again, I'm sure you'll be very pleased with yourself." I said.
Thanks Dan." He smiled
"What are friends for buddy." We fist bumped.
"But seriously i never thought you know such things Dan." He laughed.
"Oh yeah, I've never dated before." I said sarcastically. He laughed again.
"Oh dear, what am I doing with this thing?" He said sardonically, standing up quickly from the sit-up bench. I chuckled and stood up too.
"Let's go now, I have a lot on my mind." I said.
"For this Dan, I'll help you with something you'll find interesting, it'll help clear the doubts in your heart and help you remember her." Jay said as we walked out of the gym.
"Her? Remember who?" I asked puzzled.
"Your first love." He deadpanned
"What?" I asked stunned.
"Don't worry, you find out soon." He smiled.
Okay what?...