Chapter 41: Dare or Dare?

Somewhere underground, office:

" Ma'am, she's alive. " a man reported.

The old lady frowned, " Didn't you set up the bomb blast? How could she survive that? "

The man kneeled before her, " It is said that the Dark prince saved her ma'am, we are not sure. "

She let out a long frustrated sigh, " Could that boy complicate his life even more? "

After some time she looked at the man, still bowing, " Leave her alone. She might be of help, later when we have to get him under control. "

" Yes ma'am. "

" Well, how is Mr. White and family? It's been years since I've played them," she asked smirking.

" They seem to be doing well ma'am, currently celebrating their youngest heir's birthday on a cruise. "

....

3rd-floor deck:

Mel woke up and smiled, " Good morning dad, mom. " she greeted looking out of the open window at the bright sky.

" Great, it's my birthday!!! The best part is that no one knows about it! " she squealed in delight and ran to change- for the day.

....

She changed into a deep red knee-length dress and let her hair loose, just brushing it.

" Ok, I'm done! " she suddenly heard a low knock on the cabin's door.

" Happy birthday! " Brenden grinned as she stood there horrified.

" F*ck you're too loud! " she hissed and shut the door, pulling him inside.

" Are we hiding something? " he asked confused, as she sighed.

" NO, nothing. Just that I don't want any of these influential people to, I don't know... judge me? I'll pass! " she said sitting beside him.

He chuckled, ' This girl * sigh * she can amuse me with every single one of her decisions. '

" Ok then, let's go meet Lucas and the others. He wanted to wish you too, come on... " he reached out and held her hand. He grinned and pulled her along with him.

She looked at him confused, ' What the hell is he so happy with? Something is wrong with his head! ' her eyes widened.

" Did you hurt your head anytime, recently? " she asked with concern.

He was baffled by her question, " Why do you ask? "

" Nothing, just some assumption. " she shrugged.

" About, what? "

" Your head's configuration! " she replied coolly and left him as she saw Lucas running to her.

He wondered and sighed, shaking his head,

' My head's configuration? Look at who is speaking! '

....

The day passed as everyone wished Mel and by Mel and Lucas teasing everyone with their crushes. Then, it was time for the games.

" So, first we are going to play the all-time exclusive- Truth or Dare! " Lucas and another guy, Sandy, Spencer's best friend started...

" Now, the rules remain the same but there should be no offensive dares or violence. I warn you. If they are included, you pay a fine of ten thousand dollars, to us. " Lucas grinned pointing toward himself and Sandy.

" Let's start! " Sandy clapped cheerfully finishing the last of his beer.

' Wow, so even a 15-year-old drinks beer here! Wonderful. ' Mel shrugged it off.

" Ok, so here it goes, come on sitdown in a circle guys. Pull the birthday boy, along. " the boys shouted.

They were so loud, noisy and violent! and an entire group around the girl's table.

" Don't answer if you don't want to. " A voice suddenly spoke in Mel's ear.

She could feel goosebumps, she shivered and gulped in.

' Why the hell I'm I feeling like this??? ' she groaned frustrated. ' I only have a crush on Brenden, not anyone else! ' she reminded herself.

" Mr. T, what a surprise! I thought you had left. " she looked away, arrogantly.

He chuckled at her act, " Oh, my! Shouldn't I be here? "

She rolled her eyes at his words and chuckled, " Can you let me be angry with you for some more time? It su*ks that I can't control myself. And let me guess, we were never to meet again? " she gave him a look and turned away as she saw his dark eyes pulling her into his mystery...

" I think, I'll spend my time with you tonight, until 12. You maybe have attraction towards the wrong things but, I see you're still alive! " he said amused.

She snorted, " So, you wanted me dead? "

He turned serious and frowned and looked into her eyes, " I'll never let anyone hurt you princess, let alone take your breath ", saying that he smiled, " if not me. "

She was lost for words when he was serious then she scoffed, " You call this flirting? You suck at it Mr. T. Go learn from those little boys, they're better. "

He frowned looking at those boys, who were looking at those girls like food!

" I'd be better off, if I... " Before he could continue a glass bottle came swiftly, to his head.

He pulled Mel into his arms and dodged the bottle, which missed his head by an inch and passed between his head and arm, and splattered all across the hall, gaining everyone's attention.

Mel froze in his arm and hugged him even tighter. " Mr. T are you alright? " she asked when she found her own voice.

He smirked wickedly, " Well, the game just started. " he said and put her on a chair nearby and turned towards the direction from where the bottle came.

" I'm glad that you at least didn't run away, Lizard. " he snapped, still smirking.

" Oh, my I never knew that the little Prince left the palace, to know my sister so well. " Skylar growled, ignoring the entire crowd ogling to see their fight.

" Oh, you wouldn't want to play with me, lizard! " He taunted.

Suddenly the doors of the hall flung open.

Amory entered with 10 of her guards. A huge Asian man stood right behind her.

She excluded a strong aura, a dangerous one too...

" Come along," she said authoritatively to both of them and left without another word.

Both Skylar and Mr. T frowned but followed behind her, without uttering another word.

The door shut with a huge bang, bringing the people back to reality.

Suddenly someone snorted, breaking the silence, " They didn't pay! " Lucas frowned.

Sandy pouted sadly and nodded, " Mel, come join us. Don't stand there alone. "

Mel realized that she was the only one in the hall, standing, that is. She ran and sat beside Lucas in the circle.

" Ok, then, here it goes! " Lucas said rolling the beer bottle.

" Spencer and Juliet!!! " Sandy grinned. The boys howled their names and teased them.

" Ok now, Truth or Dare? "

" Truth," She said, nervously.

" Ok, so all we need to know is- whom would you spend a night with? " Spencer asked looking at her expectantly.

" Um... You, maybe," she whispered, looking at Spencer. She flushed as he grinned at her.

He looked away as everyone was nudging them or teasing them, " Ok, let's move on. "

" Boring!!! " they howled together but the game continued.

" Hayden and Lucas "

Lucas smirked, " Dare or Dare? "

Hayden frowned at his stupid question, " YOU just, are unbelievable! " he sighed in defeat.

" Kiss the most beautiful girl present here. " the crowd howled again at Mel's dare.

" I'll never forgive you, Mel! " he glared at her.

" Oh, come on Hayden. Be a man!!! " Lucas grinned.

" Be a man! " the crowd cheered.

He sighed and walked to Stephanie, the entire crowd quieted down.

' Which as*hole is so stupid to kiss, Amory's younger sister? The Heike families cherished and loved little girl??? ' was their only thought.

Hayden ignored them, ' It's now or never! ' he told himself and bent down and kissed her.

Surprising her, the crowd, and himself!!!

The doors flung open again, but this time it was Mr. Heike along with Brenden and Skylar.

The kissing couple froze as did everyone else present there.

' What the fu*k??? ' was all their mind could interpret.

" I'm sorry, " Hayden whispered to Steph, " I didn't want to hide anymore. Let me fight for you. "

She teared up as she heard his words, " I'll fight along with you, for now, and always. "

He smiled, " For now and always. "

" Young man, what do you think you're doing? " Mr. Heike asked glaring at him.

" Sir, speak about it elsewhere, somewhere Stephanie would feel comfortable. " Brenden said before Hayden or anyone else could speak.

Mr. Heike frowned but nodded, " Follow me. Both of you. " He said and walked out.

" Thanks, man. " Hayden said patting Brenden's shoulder.

" Whatsoever happens, Den. Never give up on her! She is the only thing that you have. " He said as they went out.

Steph just smiled at Brenden and went out.

....

3rd-floor cabin:

Mr. Heike sat behind a huge table with Steph and Hayden, seated before him.

" What do you think you're up to, Mr. Parker? " He glared at him.

" Sir, I really love your daughter. I do. From, past 6 years. I wish that- "he was cut mid-sentence...

" What now, that you have kissed her, does that mean she belongs to you? " he snapped.

" Dad, I really like him, dad, I love him. I was the one who initiated the first kiss, not him. Regardless it's my life. " Steph screamed at her dad.

This infuriated him even further, " So, you manipulated her to like you? At his young age you want the Heike family's money? How calculative, young man! " he snorted.

" Sir, I have always only wanted to comfort Steph, I've loved her since. I never was interested in your money nor am I that miserable to love your money. " Hayden spoke, still under control.

" Would you give us a moment, alone? " Mr. Heike asked Steph. She frowned and looked at Hayden and left as he nodded, assuring her.

" Would you want her to live well in her life, young man? As you claim to love her," he asked as soon as the door shut.

" Of course sir, always. " Hayden said with surety.

" Then leave! "