I.D.E.A. (International Diadem Elite Academy) [RECENTLY UPDATED!]

Chapter 22

Mavis woke up feeling somewhat nauseated. It's been a while since all the whirlwind events came crashing down on her like a big ass asteroid. It was not pretty, but Mavis knew that she shouldn't make matters worse by sinking all the negativity in. She realized that for the past couple of weeks, she met certain people and went through unimaginable circumstances that were probably beyond her wildest expectations. Not all of them bad, though, but certainly a few who are worth stressing over.

As she made her way to the kitchen to get something to drink before leaving the apartment for IDEA, she remembered her latest 'encounter' as she pour herself a glass of apple juice. Now that she thinks about it, way past the shock of actually seeing it, Knight can actually pass as a premium prospect for Jasmine's muse. His physique, aura, facial structure and personality can perhaps inspire someone like Jasmine to create even more innovative styles and trends for the fashion industry.

"Not bad...", she muttered while nodding. Then she paused and shook her head after realizing that her mind seemed to have been drifting off to another dimension yet again. "Mavis...focus!"

After Jasmine said that she'll go out to buy something yesterday, she did not come back and spent the night somewhere else. Mavis was used to it. Jasmine sometime's has her mood swings and that one constant thing that can always calm herself down are several shots of alcohol and some other stuff. Jasmine just sent her a text message that night to tell her that she'll be out the whole night as she met someone worth "watching the majestic moon with". Mavis is satisfied as long as she's safe, whatever that metaphor means.

She drank the apple juice in 2 big gulps and was about to leave when she noticed something hanging on the chair. She took it and realized that it was a hoodie that is neither Jasmine's nor her's.  Hmm...I wonder if Jasmine's already been here."

"What do you mean?"

Mavis almost jumped to her feet after realizing that someone's already standing behind her.

                  

"Hey."

Mavis looked behind her to find Jasmine struggling to hold two large cups of coffee takeout from Cafe L'ete. Mavis immediately took big steps to reach for the cups and help Jasmine out.

"Aw...ouch! Careful...", said Jasmine while handing Mavis her cup.

"Why didn't you ask for sleeves?", Mavis asked as she hurriedly placed the coffee on the table. She took the other cup from Jasmine's hand, put it on the table and grabbed her towards the kitchen sink.

"I don't know. I forgot. aw...aw...." Mavis turned the faucet on and had Jasmine put both her hands under the cold gushing water. "Ah...that feels good."

"It's very rare for you to forget about these things. You are always very careful with your hands getting injured.", said Mavis. She sat on the nearest wooden round top stool and reached for both coffees.

Jasmine was unusually silent. Mavis knew that something was off with her since that time she woke her up.

After about a minute, Jasmine spoke with a gloomy expression on her face. "I...have something I need to ask you."

Mavis knew that Jasmine might be struggling with something. But whatever it is, Mavis couldn't shake the idea that maybe it had something to do with what happened the other night at the Infinity Party. She had not come up with a believable story to cover everything up especially with the very unexpected visit of Knight in their apartment. Even if it's not Knight who might have told her, the news could still have reached her thru someone else with such a grand and very public party.