Audrey POV.
I ambled into the exclusive hall, with Chelsea held closely to my chest.
I kept looking at everywhere scouring for Aaron, but he's nowhere to be found. “Attention everyone” The MC says into the microphone in his hand, and everywhere became silent.
“It's time for the celebrant to cut the cake” He announced, everyone cheered, glancing at my direction. “Come on, Audrey,” Hazel pulled my hand towards the stage.
Kwa young made to collect Chelsea from me as we walk, but I shook my head.
She's also here with her dad. “Just put on a smile, Audrey,” Ryan persuaded me and I just gave a nod. “We've been searching everywhere for him since you went home to fetch Chelsea, yet we can't find him,” She tells as we climbed the stage.
I only nodded, my heart has been debilitated already, a single word from me now would lead to tears.
“Whoa, whoa, you've got a cute pet” The MC complimented, and I just forced a small smile.
“Come stand here,” He instructed. I stood before the magnificent birthday cake, and the piano started playing a birthday song, which everyone sang along with.
“Audrey's mom should come over here before Audrey would cut the cake,” The MC said, after the birthday song had stopped.
I glanced up and saw her approaching the stage with Kwa young's dad beside her, a sweet smile glimmered on her face.
*****
“I want to be alone, guys” I told them and took a step forward, but only for Kwa young to blocked my way. “What has suddenly come over you, Audrey?” She questioned calmly, looking like she's going to cry soon.
“You were being perky earlier, but all of a sudden…” “Let her be, Kwa young” Hazel chipped in before hauling her out of my way, I felt glad.
With a fake smile plastered on my face, I cut the cake and took pictures with everyone. I wouldn't like mom to start getting worried- so I did everything my best.
I stood at the edge of the massive blue swimming pool, with my fingers dug into Chelsea's fur. It was just a while ago, I was indeed happy and fulfilled. I was elated by the fact that the first boy I have a thing for reciprocated it. The only guy who successfully made me lose my guards, the only guy who knows my key and when to use it… Aaron.
'Please Audrey, don't push me away, I want to always be around you lately 'Can't we just leave our past behind us and enjoy the beautiful part of life?' I've been starting to see the world in a whole new view, and I don't want you to be left behind, psycho' I want you right by my side always, since you're not letting go of my heart. 'I love you, Mi cha'
Hot droplets kept rushing out of my eyes as his words reeled through my head.
“I'm so sorry, Aaron, I should have let you know beforehand,” I cried loudly, as I couldn't help it. Chelsea suddenly barked in my hand, and before I could turn to see who was at my back, I was already pushed into the enormous pool. Oh my goodness, what?
I can't swim. “Help!” I screamed, trying to get hold of Chelsea, but I couldn't, the massive water has grabbed it from me.
“Chelsea” I yelled, splashing the water all over. “Somebody out there, help!”
After a short while, I felt all the energy leaving my body, that I couldn't even lift my arm anymore. Safe Chelsea, please…
Jin POV;
I got to the hall entrance and stopped running. I breathe in and out as I walked in, searching for Soo with my eyes. Jeez. Where's she?
I finally saw her on the dance floor, swaying her flat ass to the boy she was dancing with.
Silly. I picked our purses on the table before I went to her. Unknowingly to her, I grabbed her arm and pulled her forward.
“What was that for?” She barked through the loud music,”We need to get out of here, Soo” I told her, restlessly.
“Are you out of your mind?”
“I'm just enjoying the party” She freed her arm and wanted to go back, but I quickly caught her wrist and started dragging her out.
“Let go of my hand, Jin”
“Are you mad?” She fired, but I didn't stop.
We got out of the building completely, before I finally let of her hand.
I breathe out with relief while tucking the loose strand of my hair.
“Have you gone mad?” She thundered.
“Why would you do that?”
“Shush girl, if we to stay one more minute in there, then my secret might be exposed” I said to her and her face crumpled up.
“What do you mean?” She murmured.
I leaned closer and whispered softly into her ear. “What?!” She yelled, and I nodded with a victory smile on my face.
“That was expensive Jin, you shouldn't have done that” She tutored, and I went wild.
“She kissing Min jun wasn't expensive?” I thundered.
“Don't even try to lecture me because you know very well I won't listen, she should die in there for all I care, she got what she deserves”
Soo sighed before making a facepalm.
“Taxi” I stopped a cab and moved closer to where it halted. “Are you coming or not?”
Jordan POV
I let my eyes traveled everywhere, but I can't disclose anyone who looks like her.
Where's she?
Isn't she supposed to be dancing here too?
Luckily, I saw one of her friend standing at a corner, I suppose she doesn't know how to dance like others.
Without wasting time, I walked up to her figure. “Hi” I greeted, and her face turned to a wide smile.
“Hi Jordan, you're late” She said, jovially.
Funny.
She knows my name when I don't even know hers. “You're Audrey's friend, right?” I asked her instead and she nodded.
“Yes, I'm Ryan” She introduced as she stretched her hand forward.
“I've been looking for her around, but I can't find her,” I told her, ignoring the palm she had stretched towards me.
“Uh mm… Are you sure?” She itched her nape, obviously embarrassed.
I rolled my eyes and turned away, she's absolutely not helping matters.
“Wait” She said behind me, but I didn't stop.
I got outside the hall and I could still hear her footsteps behind me.
“You can go back,” I turned to her and said.
“No, we'll look for her together,” She said adamantly. I scoffed and continued walking.
“So you didn't notice her absence earlier?” I asked dryly. “She told us she wanted to be alone, and we all respected her decision,” She explained, sadly.
“Why would she want to be alone on her birthday?” I asked her again.
She glanced at me but didn't say a word.
We both approached the swimming pool.
“Whoa… This is so large,” She said, beaming.
“You have not seen something like this before?” I asked, irritatedly.
“It's actually my first time,” She replied ecstatically, running towards it. Is she kidding me now? “Look, there are beautiful lights beneath it” She grinned and turned to it again, but this time with a puzzled look.
She moved to the edge, looking down at the pool like she had found something inside it.
“If you splash into the pool, forget it, I won't carry you” I told her sternly, walking up to where she was.
“It's Audrey!” She screamed, pointing into the pool. I ran to where she was and looked down at the pool, I saw a yellow fabric and a tiny creature.
“It's really Audrey, Jordan” She said tearfully, and made to jump inside the pool.
“Just stay back, I'll get her”
She nodded curtly, tears welling up in her eyes. I removed my shoes and socks before jumping into the pool.
I swam downward and saw her floating lifelessly, I carried her and with all my might, I swam up.
“Audrey, open your eyes” Her friend crouched and says, immediately I lay Audrey down at the edge of the pool.
“Hurry, go get someone”I coughed out some water as I talked. She nodded and quickly ran off.
I delved into the pool again and picked the soaked creature and dropped it beside Audrey. Oh, my… It's a dog. I scrambled out of the pool and carefully pressed my ear to Audrey's nose.
Panic gripped me immediately, she's not breathing. Holy lord!