Chapter 19: Ava, You Too?

Astrid's POV:

I came back when Ava didn't come out with me. Nor did anyone else. It's lunch period! Why are they still in class?? And Ava sent me out.

I went back. Everyone was sitting and just when I entered, they all went outside to lunch. I caught up with Ava and went too.

Noah's POV:

She went out of the class. No one was left and Lucas was also going. I went out too. We were in the corridor. I mean Lucas and me.

"Noah!" Lucas called me. I stopped.

"What?" I asked turning around. He came to me and spoke in my ears.

"Guess this time Astrid will get the most memorable surprise!" he said. I stood still. Although I wanted to smash him, but I just can't.

"No... Lucas... You're not going to do that" I said.

"Well why?" he said.

"Because... Because you promised me, and I took the blame too"

"Promise of a devil? Forget about it" he said and went out.

I was in great rage and fear too. What will he do? I can't let him spoil her birthday... And most importantly her life. No... I have to stop him.

Astrid's POV:

I had lunch and we went back to the class. Ava told me to announce the birthday party. I was afraid to do that alone.

"Come on! Just an announcement" Ava said.

"No, I'm nervous"

"Okay then ask Noah for help"

"What? Why can't you help?"

"Because I'm busy!"

"Busy?" I asked "Yeah... Actually.. Yesterday.." she was interrupted by a male voice.

"I proposed her yesterday" Said a boy.

"Wait. Ava? Who's he?"

"He's in class 2-3, and the name is Liam"

"Oh great. Hi, nice to meet you" I said to him.

"Hi" he replied and then Ava went with him.

So, I went to my seat.

"Noah.. Actually.. I need to announce my birthday party, but I'm nervous.. Please help me" I said.

"Okay, we will announce at the end of the day" he said.

We then started studying. Everything was going fine.

Class was over, and everyone started packing their bags.

"Let's go" Noah said to me.

To be honest, I forgot about the announcement.

"Where?" I asked.

"To announce!" he said.

"Oh yeah...." I said a little embarrassed.

We both announced that my birthday party was the next day at the Royal Albert Hall. Everyone was happy. Some of them, even wished me a happy birthday in advance.

I was going home alone, Ava was busy with Liam. Suddenly, Noah came to me.

"Where's Ava?" he asked.

"Busy with her boyfriend" I said clearly.

"Who?" he asked.

What does it have to do with him? Does he like her or what?

"Liam" I said.

"Liam... Of class 2-3?" he asked.

"Yup. Now don't ask his address or something, I don't have" I said and went to the bus.

Noah's POV:

What does she mean by address and all? Why would I ask that? And Liam.. This is again a prank. Again, a trap. Oh god. How will I save two girls? I have to talk with Liam.

I went inside the college again and saw Liam. Lucas was not there, and it was surprising.

"Liam!" I said. He looked at me and smirked.

"Oh Noah. Don't you have enough strength to talk to Lucas? Why are you bothering me?" he said.

"Because this is about Ava... Why are you doing this??" I asked.

"With Ava.. I love her truly.. It's not a trap"

"But you always do that. You can never love anyone. Just know this that if you hurt any one of them then you are dead!" I said.

I went from there to the street. I met Xander. I told him about everything.

"Hm That we will see, now come" he said.

"No.. I won't be living with you anymore"

"Why?"

"Your parents were clearly annoyed with me"

"No, they weren't. You're so disciplined"

"I may be. But I'm not coming"

"So? Where do you plan to stay? Road?" he said.

"Well"

"Come on. You can find a hotel tomorrow"

"Okay" I said and went with him.

Again, I was hurt. Hurt because I had nothing. Astrid was in trouble, Ava is also in trouble, my parents... Huh.

My parents. My parents left me when I was 3. I was adopted by these. These who don't even care about where I am today. They only keep me because I am good in studies and get some scholarships. They beat me over small mistakes. I hate to call them my parents.