The cafe wasn't crowded as usual when Uriel arrived. He had parked his Lamborghini outside in view before stepping into the cafe. He sat down on the vacant seat his head raised his emerald green eyes searching the entire cafe to catch a glimpse of Megara but he couldn't spot her anywhere.
A younger waiter met him a smile widely spread on his face. "Hello there! Is there anything you'd like to order? He asked politely but Uriel gave him a stern look.
Uriel looked away from him looking back towards Tobi's direction. "What's your name? He asked coldly.
The waiter gulped at the coldness in his voice. "I'm Bryan McKenzie sir. He replied his voice barely a whisper. "Is there something wrong or something I could help you with?
Uriel nods his face still expressionless. "I see a new waiter. I would love the mega sized french fries and bale leaf coffee. He said and Bryan nods noting it down on his notepad before proceeding to leave. "Also have Megara deliver it personally.
Bryan turned his face etched with confusion. "Megara? Wasn't that like the employee who just quit yesterday? He inquired scratching his head before walking away.
Uriel thought he had misheard Bryan or it was just a hoax. He believes it was Megara's off day and he doesn't expect Bryan to easily know who he was talking about. He sat down scrolling over his phone calmly until Zack called him via video call.
He taps the answer icon and Zack's image popped on the phone screen. He is surrounded by females who are trying to get him to swim with them. Their bodies are exposed and Zack walks out of the pool wiping his face with a fresh white towel. Uriel is visibly displeased at the cacophonous melodies of party music on the background.
Zack smiles sleeking his red hair backwards with his left hand. "Hello my favourite human being. He greets harmoniously but Uriel rolled his eyes at such display. "Don't be such a grump. He points out but Uriel only scoffed.
"Okay dude I see how it is. You're partying on a Thursday night aren't you afraid you might not be able to go to school tomorrow? He asked his voice tight and commanding.
Zack let's out a stifled laugh before waving to a blonde in a bikini. "Are you serious bro you're worried about school? I think you should come join me tonight. He retorts his voice calm and laid back. "Where are you?
"Where does it looks like I'm at? He asked sarcastically watching Zack dramatically trying to look beyond the screen view.
"This is the cafe Uriel. He said but was met with Uriel's indifference. "Don't tell me that I'm correct. You've fallen for Megara and you can't resist to see her every single day.
Uriel almost barfed on himself luckily he hadn't eaten the whole day. "You must be joking Zack! If you were here I'd have you know your front teeth might be gone before you even blinked. He said but Zack waved at him. "I'm here for dinner nothing more so don't get way ahead of yourself.
"Oh that's new I thought you were always straight about mentioning I only eat food from Michelin chefs or are you short on staffs. Zack interrogated jokingly.
Uriel fingers the table rapidly. "Stop spouting nonsense already. I'm just here for some light midnight snack and then I'll head over to your place tonight. He scolds and Zack chuckles in response.
Zack dramatically rolled his eyes. "Yeah whatever you say though. I didn't see you at school today what happened? He interrogated and Uriel looked away at Tobi approaching his table.
"Yeah I had some business to deal with today but it's already settled so no biggies. He replied flatly. "Our anniversary is three months away so how are we going to plan it?
Zack rubbed his temples. "Yes off course this is going to be the biggest party ever and trust me when I say it's going to be massive. He replied sipping a martini while staring away from the screen. "Geez Uriel I've seen a Beersheba here and I'm not letting this one slide that easy.
Uriel scoffed looking at Tobi who stood still before looking back at his phone screen. "Yeah go for it man. He cheered. "I'm going to have to end the call like I said I'm busy and I'll leave you to your devices.
Zack smiled his blue eyes glimmering under the light. "Yeah dude you're the best! I'm going to get drunk tonight and possibly get laid. He declared in a loud voice before ending the call.
Uriel stashed his phone into his breast pocket tucking a stray strand of his white hair away from his forehead he looked up only to find Tobi still standing before him. "What's the matter and why are you still here? He asked tasting the coffee but sets down the cup violently spilling the coffee. "What kind of garbage is this? Why does this taste the same but slightly different from Megara's coffee blend
Tobi almost panicked at his outburst but held himself in composure internally cursing him. "Megara quit today and she isn't coming back but she specifically taught us to make this coffee for your taste. he replied folding his arm.
Uriel pinched his nose bridge raking his hair with his right arm he panicked inwardly not letting his mask slip as he opened his phone in searching of her contact only to realise he doesn't have it. "Shit! I don't have her number. He muttered slamming his fist on the table.
Tobi flinched. "Excuse me I beg your pardon Uriel if you aren't satisfied with the coffee you should perhaps call her or maybe hire her to do that for you because we tried our best. He said his voice low and cautious.
Uriel gave his phone to Tobi who refused to touch it like it was a detonation bomb. "My phone doesn't bite jackass. I only need you to dial her number and then get the hell outta here. He said and Tobi did as he was told before walking away.
He dials the number waiting for her to answer and when she did he hadn't realized how wide his smile had become.
"Hello who is this? Megara asked her voice low and sleepy. "Answer me or I'm ending this call.
Uriel held the phone next to his ear his signature smirk plastered on his face. "It is I Uriel Oman Jefferson the dream of every girl In the world and Megara Smith you owe me big time. He replied imagining how she might have jumped up from her bed.
"Are you insane?! Who calls people this late at night? She asked pissed by his actions. "You're disturbing my beauty rest Uriel.
Uriel rest hjs head backwards leaning into his chair his signature smirk plastered on his face. "I heard you left the cafe and you didn't even bother informing me that you intend to leave. He complained his voice calm. "That's quite rude of you Meg.
"Says the guy who called me at 11:00 PM. She retorts trying not to be loud and Uriel could tell she wasn't alone in the room but doesn't hesitate to imagine her rolling her eyes. "Look Uriel we aren't anything to each other so I can't have your number and my affairs are none of your business.
Uriel sits up stunned by her reply. "If I was Hugo or someone else would you bother telling me? He asked his voice cold and angry but there was silence on the line.
"Answer the damn question Megara! If I was Hugo or someone else would you bother telling me. He grits his teeth.
Megara sighs deeply. "Look Uriel I don't know how you got my number but it's late for a call and as for your questions I can't provide an answer to that. She replied ending the call.
Uriel groaned his frustration penting up he slapped a hundred pound note on the desk grabbing the his leather jacket from behind the chair he left the cafe. Tobi saw him leave his eyes following his trail until he opens the door leaving the cafe. Uriel opened his car door once inside the car he furiously slammed the door before stepping on the paddle and the car zipped into the road disappearing from view.
THE NEXT DAY, ROYAL VON ACADEMY.
Megara sat down in the cafeteria silently turning her food though she was surrounded by her friends she couldn't hear them chattering or bickering. Her thoughts were fixated on her new life at the Shaw mansion and the life she now had and believes we're surrounded by the very class of individuals she so despise.
Her aunt Milicent wasn't really a nice person and so was her cousin Lacey but she knew for sure she would be forced to coexist with the affluent and behave mile them. She didn't trust Lucas yet and thankfully her father had warned her to stay on her own and constantly lock her room also if anything was up she should contact his lawyer and the entire matter would be resolved.
Jane looked at Megara her smile fading Laura and Hugo also noticed her demeanor then turned towards the thought gripped Megara.
Hugo reached out for Megara shoulder gently patting her but Megara flinched noticing it was Hugo she pulled herself together and her cheek became stained with a pink hue. "Are you okay Meg or is there something bothering you? He asked softly covering her hand with his left hands. "You seemed preoccupied and lost.
Megara pulled away shyly stunning him. "I'm okay Hugo and besides I was listening to your bickering about our group photo together. she lied tucking her hair behind her ear. A collective looked dashed towards her. "It doesn't matter and whatever picture or poses is just about fine.
"You weren't listening Megara that conversation was like ages ago. Lucy interjected but Jane pats her gently. "Spill the beans babe you know you can tell us anything.
Megara smiled sheepishly. "I'm okay guys if there was something to say i would have said it a long time ago. She replied but they still gave her a suspicious look pressing for answers until she gave up. "I'm finding it quite hard to adjust into my new life living with affluent people. They're just as mean as ever.
Hugo chuckled. "No Megara not all rich people are bad or evil. He corrects while Laura and Jane nods in agreement. "I'm rich but not evil, Jane's rich and not evil Laura the same but not evil. I know wealthy people might have done terrible things to rile up your anger but I can vouche not all the rich people are wicked.
Megara smiled her face regaining it once vibrant colour. "Yeah I'm sorry guys I just got distracted but don't let my emotions weigh you down. She scolds playfully finally bringing the food to her mouth.
The spaghetti and it's sauce melts in her mouth it's deliciousness flooding her taste bud. "Mmmhhhmm this tastes divine Hugo. She compliments digging into the food. "You guys didn't say this was as good as it looks.
"You didn't get to enjoy the food while it was hot so don't blame us for it. Jane retorts playfully and Laura nods in agreement.
Megara ate the food happily but unbeknownst to her the sauce had already gone up to her nose. Hugo leaned in closer to her face his eyes locking onto hers. "Look at you you've got sauce all over your face Meg. He announced cleaning he nose with the tissue. "Eat gently so you don't choke. Later tonight we're going to the arcade.