Chapter 15: Sydney

Heidi POV

I am near the lecture room with these four mysterious ladies. Everyone was looking at us, and they were even shocked.

"The seniors are here." "The princesses." That's what they're saying. So it means these four ladies were alumni of this university. And they were popular as well.

After fifteen minutes, we reached the lecture room. They looked around, and I don't think this is a good sign.

"You, you, and you follow me. Heidi, you too." The pink-haired lady said, and I nodded at her. She pointed to Sheira, Ella, and Kiera. Do they know them?

We followed the pink-haired lady and her friends to the gymnasium. They were too familiar with the university. So maybe they really are alumni here.

"Heidi, stay with them." She said and pointed to her friends. I stood beside them, and she faced the other three.

"I think you already know why I am here, bitches?" she said while looking at her nails.

"Bitches? Who? You?" Kiera said, and the three of them laughed. Then, the pink-haired lady walked toward them and slapped their faces. Sheira was about to talk, but the lady hit them again too hard.

"You. What's wrong with you? We don't even know you." Ella said and started crying.

"You don't know us? Okay. Then let us introduce ourselves."

"I am Sydney Quinn Park. Twin sister of Ethan Drake Park." The pink-haired lady said. So she is Ethan's twin. No doubt, they two look so much alike.

"I am Jane Zoe Roberts." The orange-haired lady said. " I am Abbie Claire Scott." The black-haired lady said. "Mary Wyn Olivia. The brown-haired said.

"Now that you know all of us, I guess it's time for you to remember who we are," Sydney said.

I looked at her, and she winked at me. Then she mouthed, "Don't worry." I nodded at her and looked at the three.

"Isn't she the legendary top 1 student and the owner's niece?" Kiera asked.

"Yes. I think she is. She used to expel everyone with awful records." Ella added. They stepped back and tried to escape, but Jane and Abbie blocked them.

"Where do you think you're going?" Mary asked them and slapped Sheira.

"Unless Heidi accepts your apologies, you are not allowed to leave this place," Sydney said and looked at me.

"Why should we?" Sheira shouted, but Mary slapped her again.

"Aren't you the gold diggers? The sluts? Do you want me to show you some proof?" Sydney asked and pulled out her phone.

Sheira, Kiera, and Ella were shocked at the photo shown to them by Sydney.

"Why are you following us?" Sheira asked. "No. We're not following you. It was all an accident, and you were too drunk to remember." Sydney said. I think there is some history between them.

"It's been a long time since the last time we used the detention. But, since you don't want to apologize to Heidi, I think we can reopen it until you realize your mistakes. Am I right, girls?" She said and grinned at her friends.

They all agreed and pulled Sheira, Kiera, and Ella to a secret room where no one could go. It's like a hunted place.

"We're sorry for everything, Heidi. Especially for hurting you." Sheira said and started crying.

Sydney looked at me and waited for my response. I nodded at her and turned to Sheira.

"I don't know why you are accusing me as gold digger or bitch, but there is only one thing I wanted to say. GET LOST. I don't want to see you ever again." I said and looked at Sydney.

"Thank you for helping me, Sydney, but I must go to my class today. I'll see you then." I said. I was about to walk away when she stopped me.

"Nuh-uh. Where do you think you are going? Your class is canceled. We will go somewhere." She said and pulled me to her car.

Ethan's POV

"Sydney, go to YU. I need you to teach three girls a lesson." I said and sent to her phone the pictures.

"Who are they?" She asked.

I show her the video of Heidi. I know Sydney.

She hates bullies. I can trust her with this kind of issue.

"But first, pick up the victim from the hospital. She will be there until 9 am. Her name is Heidi Mills Griffin, my office lady assistant. You can drive my car; she knows it." I said and threw the key.

She gave me an okay sign and left. Then I sent a group message to Kyle, Max, and Brent.

We need to prepare a party for Sydney. It's our birthday.

Kyle, keep the pool area clean and unsurrounded.

Max, buy a cake for Sydney and wines.

And Brent, call the other boys and let them come.

I also sent a private message to Sydney. Bring your girlfriends and Heidi. We will have a pool party at the hotel.

After a few minutes, she replied. "Okay."

I went home and changed my clothes. At the same time, my parents came home to surprise Sydney.

"My dear, Ethan." My mom said and hugged me.

"Where is your sister?" My father asked. He always looks for Sydney every time she is out.

"With her friends, but I sent her a message to go to the hotel," I said and hugged my father.

"We will change our clothes and follow you then." He said, then went to their room with mom.

Heidi's POV

What are we doing at the mall? And at the swimsuit section? I looked at the price, and it's too expensive.

"Sydney, I'll wait for you outside. Take your time." I said and turned my back, but he grabbed my hand and went to a big mirror.

"No, you're not going anywhere. We will have a pool party at the hotel, so you need to wear a swimsuit." She said and took a white swimsuit, then checked if it matched my body.

Then she took a black swimsuit and checked if it was okay with me. "Uhm, Sydney. I don't want to ruin this, but I don't wear a swimsuit. It is too expensive." I said and looked down.

"Don't worry about the price. It's on me. It is my birthday today, so we are going to celebrate." She said. It is her birthday, and so is Ethan since they are twins. I nodded and let her make a choice.

"Anyway, Sydney, if you don't mind. Can I bring my sister and my mom? I want them to unwind. It's been two weeks since they stayed at the hospital and went home this afternoon." I asked her.

"Well, of course. Why not? The more, the merrier, right?" She said and smiled at me.

"Thank you, Sydney," I said to her. "Call me Syd." She replied and wrapped her shoulder around my waist. I nodded at her and left for a while to buy them a gift and call Hadley.

"Hadley, I will pass by after an hour, so be prepared," I said. "Where are we going?" She asked me. "It is my boss and his twin sister's birthday today. They invited us over for a pool party. Mom will come too." I replied.

She shrieked out of excitement, and I dropped the call. I passed by a boutique of neckties and bought a pure black tie for Ethan. Then I went to a dress boutique and bought a floral dress for Sydney. It was a bit expensive, but it's okay. This is the only way I can pay for their kindness.

I put the gifts inside my backpack and met up with Sydney. "Are you done?" I asked her. She nodded and showed me the paper bags with the swimsuit. "One of these is for your sister. I hope it fits her." She smiled at me and walked going back to the parking lot.

"Thank you so much, Syd. I don't know how I could repay you." I said. She looked at me and patted my shoulder. "You don't have to, Heidi. Assisting my brother is enough for me." She replied.

"Tell me your address. We will pick up your sister and your mom before we g to the hotel." I nodded at her and gave the address.

It's already 5 pm when we reach the hotel. Kyle set up the pool area.

Max arrived with the cake before us, followed by Ethan. He approached us. He tapped Sydney's shoulder, then pointed at the door.

"Oh my gosh, mom, dad, you're both here," She said and ran to her parents. I smiled at Ethan and faced Hadley.

"Let's go and change our swimsuits." She nodded and followed me.

"Wear this. Sydney bought this for you," I said and handed over the paper bag. "Wow. Heidi, this is so pretty and expensive." She said and went inside the cubicle.

I changed my clothes into a swimsuit but wore an oversized shirt. I am too nervous to show it to them.

I went together with Hadley from the bathroom. Why are they looking at us?

"Heidi. Why are you wearing a shirt on top? Look at your sister. She is confident in showing her summer body. Remove your shirt. I am telling you, you have a nice body." She said and winked at me.

I pull up all of my courage and remove the shirt. Ethan approached and talked to me.

"You are so beautiful, Heidi. Let's go. I will introduce you to my parents and friends." He said and grabbed my hand.

"Mom, Dad, this is Heidi Mills Griffin, my lady assistant. Heidi, this is my parents, Amber and Denver Park." I smiled and bowed at them for respect.

"What a lovely beautiful lady." His mother said and hugged me. His father smiled and shook his hands with me.

"You already know my friends. Max, Mike, Kyle, Hunter, Wolf, Brent, and Zachary. He just came back from overseas one week ago." He said.

The party went well, and we finished at 10 pm.

"Heidi. My friends and I will pick you up tomorrow evening. Then, we will have a sleepover at my place." She said and smiled at me. I nodded at her in agreement.

Ethan dropped us home after the party. I am so happy that Hadley and mom enjoyed the party.