Chapter 3: A painful glance

At a luxurious party, filled with flashy lights, pleasant smell of expensive fumes and wines, rich people dressed all classy, jazzing and buzzing. It's a happy and pleasant scene. Treasure and Tracy are seated at a round rose red table, enjoying expensive smoothies and appreciating the scenery.

TRACY: With all due respect, I might want to kill Roy the moment I see him.

TREASURE: No need to be that harsh.

TRACY: Boys are stupid.

TREASURE: Not all of them though.

TRACY: All of them. First that Ivan guy, then Roy.

TREASURE: He ain't like Roy.

TRACY: Yeah! He's local.

TREASURE: (frowns) He's not.

TRACY: (raising her voice) Why do you keep defending him. You trusted the fool and in the end he acted like one. He broke your trust! It's been four years and a half. Has he even bothered looking for you? Tell me why you have to be so soft hearted. ( There's a little silence between them then...)

TREASURE: ( sighs) You're right. It's been four years and a half now, and he hasn't looked for me. But that changes nothing. He did nothing wrong to me, and besides, I don't need him anymore! ( She carefully stands up from her seat and stares up in the night sky) It's a beautiful night!

TRACY: Yeah! Sure it is. And about that school, it's a good one. The most expensive in the country currently. Only for the rich.

TREASURE: Yeah. And Roy will be there too right?( Tracy looks at her friend worriedly) But that's not an issue, Mom and Dad have to get done and we'll be gone again. ( As they still talk, Roy gently holds Treasure's hand from the back, turning her towards himself)

TRACY: Roy? What the f*ck are you doing here?

ROY: ( Smiles gently) It's a beautiful night, can't I please myself? ( He looks at Treasure, who looks back at him and then gently pulls herself away from him)

TRACY: Treasure!( Worriedly) Are you okay?

TREASURE: ( Softly) Am good.

ROY: Your hands are as soft as ever, though cold too. Need something on you?

TREASURE: ( Gently) Am fine, thank you.

ROY: ( Drawing closer to her, but Tracy places her hand in between. He stares down at Tracy for a moment then back at Treasure). Am not proud of what I did that night, I promise.

TREASURE: ( Picking up her phone from the seat) I actually don't blame you either. It's okay.

ROY: Won't you come back to me?

TREASURE: ( In a soft but serious tone) No!( She looks gently at Tracy, then she starts out for the exit, but Roy tries to stop her).

ROY: You were not submissive you know. Your beauty can never be compared to anyone's, neither can your personality and character. But you're too much of a goddess and your soft heart keeps selling you out.

TREASURE: ( Gently pulling herself away from him again) I guess that's how it is, everyone with their own flaws. It's how it's meant to be. Hope you excuse me! ( Roy holds her and pulls her towards his chest. He then holds her so tight as though she was a baby)

ROY: ( Gently) We are young Treasure! And our hearts fall short of love most times. I can't really pretend to not care, coz it actually hurts me very much. Am sorry for all I did. I was a stupid, foolish and all that. But I regret it all, I swear. Can't seem to get over you, so please don't get over me. ( Slowly by slowly, Treasure's stiffness started to fade, and eventually, she was light in his arms).

TREASURE: I.....( Before she could speak, her eyes arose in suprise. Right at the entrance to which she was facing stood Romeo, Collin, Peter and Harry. She could recognise them pretty well. And a little distance behind them stood....Ivan).

TRACY: ( Looking calm but rather excited in the situation) This night doesn't get any more interesting. Now the white knight is here. ( Looks at Roy who seems to be unbothered by the situation, but keeps holding Treasure).