The Mysterious Girl

Chapter 18 - The Reunion (2)

Violet POV

I turn around and see Taryleen. She's gotten taller and even more beautiful than before. She's wearing a baby pink, sleeve less dress that reaches her knees.

"Hi Taryleen! It's been so long." I say. "It has been, seven years I think?" She says with a questioning face on. "How've you been?" I ask her. I really hope her and Alex got married. "Well, Alex and I are still dating, but I feel that he's going to propose to me soon." Taryleen says with a cheerful voice. I smile at her happiness.

Ryder POV

As I enter the gym Amber comes up and takes a picture of me telling me to put it on the wall. I comply and stick it up. My eyes roam the board for familiar faces. My eyes land upon a very familiar face, Violet. She looks more beautiful than before. Her hair is now black and very long. I wonder what she's been up to.

My thoughts are interrupted by a person talking on stage. Getting a closer look I realized it's Taryleen. She clears her throat to get everyone's attention. "Hello fellow classmates! My name if you forgot is Taryleen. Right now we are going to do a game. One by one everyone's going to come up and say their name and what they do now. I'll start. My name is Taryleen Williams, I am a lawyer."

Next goes Amber and she says she's a model and what not. I decide to go up next. "My name is Ryder Black, I'm the CEO of RacingCorp." I say. I smirk as I walk off stage. When I get  back to my spot the next person goes up. A bunch of people around me gasp as I look on stage. "My name is Violet Winters, I am the CEO of VisterCorp and am a professional violinist." She announces. Violet struts off the stage with confidence in her walk.

After all the reintroductions are finished, our old group of friends meet up in the kitchen. "Ryder, my man! How have you been?" Alex exclaims patting my back. "I've been good." I reply. Violet walks through the kitchen doors and suddenly stops, frozen. She shakes her head and blinks. She walks to the counter and grabs a champagne glass. Walking out of the room Alex calls her name.

She walks over to us and smiles, "Hey guys. Been a while hasn't it." She softly chuckles. "Sure has." I mumble under my breath. "Why did you leave?" Taryleen asks. I take a glance at everyone's faces to see them as eager to know as well.

"Well, the day of our school sleep over I realized the tent couldn't fit all of us. So I went to the roof to sleep. I stayed up for hours waiting to see if anyone would come up. No one did. It was around 3 am when I went back down. I went to your tent to see if anyone was awake, all of you were asleep. I then noticed Amber in there with you guys and I got sad. I grabbed the prank bag, colored peoples hair, and drew on their faces. I also set up cameras and watched everything. For some reason, I was ignored the whole day. I was planning on saying goodbye, but didn't have the chance. Later that day I packed and left." She says. Taryleen was tearing up and the guys had shocked faces.

"Where did you go?" I hear Taryleen whisper. "I went to New York. I finished my senior year there and completed college as well. The music we're listening to right now is actually one of my pieces." She lightly chuckles. Taryleen nods, satisfied with Violets answer.

"Did you date anyone?" I ask with all seriousness. Violet starts laughing really hard and says no. "Violet? Could you give me another chance?" I ask her. "Maybe. Depends, when's the first date?" She asks smirking. I smirk back. "How does Saturday sound?" (I forgot what day it is in the story 😂) "Sounds perfect. Text me the details later." I nod, but on the inside I'm squealing like a girl.

"Hey Taryleen, since your one of the planners of the reunion, do you want live music instead of recording?" Violet asks.

Violet POV

"Um sure!" She says a little hesitantly. I call Blake and ask him to bring my violin down here. "As you wish my lady." I hang up and smirk. "Ryder, do you mind helping me set up the stage for a live performance?" I ask Ryder. "Nope. Let's go." He says walking over to the backstage.

I close the curtains since it's a surprise. Ryder sets up a microphone behind where I'll be standing and I put on a confused face. "What's that for?" I ask. He smirks. "You'll see." I shake my head and continue setting up until I get a call. "I am here with your violin, Lady Violet." "Thank you Blake. I'll be outside shortly to get it." He gives a simple okay and hangs up. "I'll be right back, Ryder." He nods and adds the finishing touches to the set up.

I jog outside and pick up my violin from Blake. "Good luck!" He shouts. I wave back at him jogging back inside.

Backstage I get my face microphone on and get my violin ready. (no clue what the microphone it's called.) Taryleen walks onstage, microphone in hand and gives the announcement. "Attention everyone. We are very fortunate today because one of our classmates, Violet Winters, asked me if she could do a live performance. If you don't know, the music in the background that's been playing this whole time was her music. Please give it up for Violet!" She says and a roar of applause follow.

The curtain opens and I smile to the crowd. "As you know, I asked Taryleen if I could play something for all of you. She agreed so I'll be playing a couple of my favorites." I finish. (Play dat song, the one that makes her stay all night long!) All of a sudden a piano starts playing River Flows In You. I turn around and see Ryder playing. 'Sneaky little bastard!' My glare is replaced by a smile and he smiles back. I start playing as well and everyone's eyes are glued to the stage.

No one dared to look somewhere else. Even Amber didn't look away.

Unknown POV
(You all know which a**hole this is)

I watch as Violet plays. 'It's been 7 years and she's still looks good. I will not let you escape this time. I will take you farther than last time. Ryder won't be able to help you this time, my dear flower.' Walking away I turn around and Violet and I's eyes lock. Fear invades her eyes and I smirk. I mouth to her "I'm coming for you" and leave.

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I wonder who that could be? I have big plans for you Ryder. Love, Betrayal, Kidnapped, Blood, Death. I wonder which one will claim you. Also, for a time schedule I'll update in the afternoons. So it could be from 1-9 pm. Another character (😏) will be introduced next chapter and will be the boyfriend of one of the characters. Peace out chicken nuggets!