HIS LUCKY STAR - EPISODE 25

BB sighed and released herself from his grip before facing him

“Are you high?” She said

“I was only saying my mind” he replied slowly

“Ok Mr mind, let’s go in….I can’t wait to see Kita” she said

” She’s not back yet” he replied and that instant, Austen’s car stopped in front of the house.

He stepped out of it then helped Kita out before leading her to them

“Finally” BB said

“Bright .. you’re back” She smiled

“Yeah, Mister Rick insisted I go home early today” she replied

” He’s so considerate… Eddy I can sense you” she replied

” How was your day?” He asked, taking her from Austen

” Was fun, yours?” She asked

“Not so good, Bright was si…. ouch!!”

Bright stepped on his toes hard

” Oh no!!!” He continued screaming, leaving others in confusion till BB removed her shoe

“What’s wrong?’ Nikita asked worriedly

” Nothing sis….let’s go in” he replied, hiding his pains, Austen smiled, seeing it all

They went in and Austen followed behind,,

“Are you planning to sleep here again?” Eddy asked immediately they got in

“No, I came to talk to you” he replied

“Me?”

“Yeah…” He replied and Eddy led him to a separate spot in the living room

“I’m all ears” he said

“Actually…I wanna make a request” Austen said

” Say it already” Eddy replied impatiently

” Can Nik follow me to California tommorow?” He asked slowly

” California?, For what?” Eddy said Immediately

“It’s concerning the company and I…kind of need someone to accompany me” he replied

*You don’t have a PA?” Eddy said

” I do, but he’s a guy”

” So…you want a girl?, What about your secretary?”

” I really don’t remember talking randomly to her” he replied

” So now you want my sister to follow you?”

” She won’t go if you tell her not to” Austen replied

” She’s not coming with you” Eddy replied

“Why?”

“She’s not coming, you know her condition, how can you travel to California with her in that state, I cherish her a lot cos she’s the only one I have but now you wanna take her away?, No Mr Austen” he replied

” I understand what you mean…but what if I promise full protection?”

” Still no, and now you need to leave” Eddy said and Austen sighed, he looked over at Nikita and felt so sad, hiring a girl is what he can’t do… how can he go to California with a stranger?

He left the house slowly with sadness without saying bye.

“Boss left already?” Nikita said surprisingly when she couldn’t hear his voice anymore

“Yes, just now” Eddy replied

“He left without saying bye?” She said worriedly

” I can’t allow you to follow him to California, it’s too risky” Eddy said

” You don’t trust Mr Austen?” BB said, looking at Eddy somehow

“Not like I don’t trust him but….

“He has been protecting Nikita since she started work with him, he even boosted her mood, didn’t you notice she became more lively and happy since she started working with him?, Think for once and stop being overprotective, not like you’ll marry her” BB said and started eating

Eddy looked at her for long before giving Nikita a spoon, they ate silently and everyone retired to bed in their usual sleeping position

Eddy by the right, BB by the left and Nikita at the middle

Eddy covered up his face, he’s not sleeping though, just thinking about what BB said earlier

Nikita looks worried, she kept tapping her phone screen repeatedly, wanting to talk to Austen

Eddy might be grumpy at times and during those times, he talks harshly…the fact that Austen left without saying bye is so disturbing

*Did Eddy chase him away?*

The thoughts stayed on her mind althrough and she waited for his call but he didn’t call

She sat up on the bed and took her phone again

“Call Mr Austen” she said Into the phone and it slotted into dial mode, the phone automatically dialled his line and she patiently waited for him to pick

“Nik” his voice came after he picked and she smiled shortly

“You left without saying bye, you didn’t call too” she said

“Eddy told me to leave so I had no choice, I didn’t want to say bye cos it’ll only make me miss you more… and I was just about to call when you did, so you won’t be able to follow me, he said no” he said sadly

” I’m sorry, I just have to do what he wants when it comes to my movements, he’s like my eyes” she replied

” I understand…by the way I’ll miss you, I’m leaving by past 8 tommorow* he said

“When will you return?” She asked

“Two days to come” he replied and she sighed

” I’ll….” She said , stopping halfway

She wanted to say she’d miss him too but she stopped herself

“What?” He asked

“Nevermind, just..take care of yourself and be happy over there” she said

” It’ll be hard to be happy when you won’t be there .. but it’s ok, be fine too” he replied

” Goodnight” she said

” Goodnight Nik” he replied and hung up

Nikita breathed hard after he hung up…. she lay back on the bed and tried getting some sleep but she couldn’t

“I feel somehow” she muttered to herself

Eddy has been listening to their conversation and he changed position, sitting up afterwards

“Kita” he said and Nikita sat up too

“Eddy?, You’re not asleep?”

“I’ll help you pack your bags” he said

” What do you mean?”

” For the trip to California tommorow” he replied and Nikita smiled

******

Drew’s place**

” You’re sick again?, This will be the fourth time this month, aren’t you tired of developing fever everyday?” Theodore complained to Drew who’s sleeping on his bed

Since the drive with crazy BB, he has been feeling somehow and after the shoot, he developed fever… slight one though

“I’m ok” he said slowly

“Then eat” Theodore said

“You’re not the boss Theodore so you don’t make the rules, I do” he replied

” I know, but no rule says we must eat, it’s a natural thing Drew, you have to eat” Theodore said

” Get out of this room” Drew replied, turning his back on Theodore

“You’re chasing me now?, Really?”

“Just go!” Drew yelled loudly

Theodore stood and left the room slowly, closing the door behind

“Bastard” Drew muttered sickly

*****

Das Malcolm’s mansion**

“What do you mean you’re not attending the meeting tommorow, so your worthless son is gonna be attending in your place?, Unbelievable!” Jillian complained as Das sipped wine from his cup in the living room

“I’m not so well, do you know how hard it is to talk and walk?, I’ve got crazy headache and all you could think of is this?” Das replied, looking at her hatefully

” But dad….I like the son of the Kaz family, I wanna get engaged to him,. Can’t you just go for my sake and talk to his dad for me?” Melissa said

” So you’re trading my life for a worthless engagement right?, Now I know you both are thoughtless and inconsiderate,out of my way!” He yelled as he made his way to his room

” Mum what to do?, Kayla will surely get Drew at this point” Melissa cried

Jillian hugged her tightly, stroking her hair gently

“Guess I’ll have to go…I won’t let that bastard know, he’ll be shocked to see me, I’ll go for you” she said

” You’re the best mum” Melissa smiled, hugging her tighter

****

Next morning…8:00**

Austen thought about what might be up as his driver drove him to Nikita’s house, no matter how hard….he just can’t pinpoint what it might be

Eddy actually called him and told him to come over before leaving for his flight

He didn’t have the slightest thought of having to leave with Nikita as he drove there

He got there and the car pulled up slowly, he came out and saw Eddy and BB with Nikita in front of the house, Eddy is holding a bag which gave him slight suspicions

“Good morning Mr Austen” Eddy greeted politely, surprising him

” Hey Eddy’ he replied, shifting his eyes to Nikita.. she’s wearing a blue gown and an hat…. she’s too adorable!, Then for the first time, she’s wearing a lipstick, it gave her lips the perfect tempting shape, more tempting than it used to be

“F*ck” he thought, staring hard till Eddy tapped him, handing the bag containing Nikita’s stuffs to him

“Take care of my sis.. please” he said

Getting it immediately, Austen hugged him

*I dare not do the opposite, thanks Eddy” he said

” I don’t have to say much, a scratch mustn’t appear on her and she mustn’t cry” BB said..

” Sure, thanks guys” he replied and Eddy touched Nikita’s hair fondly.

” I’ll call you” he said

“Ok… I’ll miss you” she replied and hugged him

She hugged BB next and BB pat her back

“I’ll miss you”

“Same here” BB said, releasing her

BB left with Eddy on the bike immediately and Nikita became strangely nervous.

“You look more pretty” Austen said, having a better view of her

“Thanks” she replied and before she knew it, he hugged her

“I’ll protect you in California just like I promised” he whispered

” I trust you” she smiled, hugging him back

They stayed that way for a minute before Austen broke it,he opened the car door for her and helped her in
…

*****

Eddy rode with BB awkwardly, wanting to talk about what happened last night but seems like he’s not getting the courage

She suddenly faced him.

“Have something to say to me?” She asked

“Are you mad at me about last night?” He asked

“I’m not, just don’t do it again, Olive will be happy if you do exactly same to her” she replied

” Olive?, Why?’

“You’re so clueless” she replied

“By the way why are we going to school on bike?” He asked

” It’s still so early, I’m going for one delivery before I’ll come to school so right now I’m going to the pizza shop” she replied, stopping at the bus station

He came down from the bike and she sighed

“Eddy!” Olive’s voice called from the other side of the road , she’s actually coming to ride the bus too

“Catch you in school” BB winked and rode away

Eddy watched as she rode away till Olive tapped him

“Hey!” She waved cheerfully

“Olive…let’s go” he said, leading the way to the bus, Olive held his hand but he quickly removed it

“Sorry” she said slowly and walked behind him slowly

*****

BB got to the house she’ll be delivering to and flexed her fingers first

“Can’t believe it’s some minutes to 9 already, I’ll be late” she complained to herself as she came down from the bike before taking the pizza package

She looked at the big mansion and nodded. “I wonder who eats pizza this early”

She walked to the door and rang the doorbell…

It only took a second before the door opened and a lady who looks like a maid opened the door, she took the package from her and was about to pay when a voice interrupted

“I have to check weather it’s my taste before paying”

BB looked up and almost immediately, Drew appeared…. maybe he just finished washing his hair, it’s wet, sticking rebelliously to his face

Her eyes widened and she lost it for a second before getting back

“Wacko” he said surprisingly

“I knew it, a normal person can’t order pizza this early” she said

Drew held his head and tried to form an answer but a foreign car stopped in front of the house and out of it came his dad

He has been in Texas since yesterday and he’s aware but….

He has a meeting to attend, he was expecting him to be back in California already but here he is ..

This can’t be happening…he has to form an excuse fast…

Another glance at BB, he pushed her swiftly to the wall….

Mr Kaz stopped on his tracks immediately Drew smashed his lips on BB’s.