The Third Wheel

The Third Wheel Part 13

It was the end of school. Sophie did her work as usual. What she did not realise, however, was the fact that she's being watched by three pair of eyes. Peter Summers, his younger sister Jennifer who acts as the treasurer and the 'Sleeping Prince' secretary Ken Powell were watching her with such interest. It was a normal thing for Sophie to be engrossed with her work. What bothered them was the fact that they just witnessed a very peculiar scene. For Ken and Jennifer, though for Peter, he was worried sick of his close friend. Sophie still had on her cool face, which was dubbed the 'Iron Mask' by Jennifer, but they've known her for a while, so they could tell that Sophie wasn't her usual self. She may be doing her work perfectly, but her eyes were blank. Her movements were like as if they were being controlled by a puppeteer. Her tone when she talks seems to be monotonous. When she woke Ken up, she only gently pat him on the back, unlike the usual, where she would put an alarm clock in front of him and ring it to make him wake up. When Peter told her his report, she would check it thoroughly all over again before approving it with her official president stamp, not because she has no confidence in his skills, but she is a true perfectionist. But when Peter gave her his report, she just approved it without taking a look at it. When Jennifer calculates the school budget or anything money-related, Sophie will re-check it for her, but instead she just encourage her to make a good job.

While Sophie's still engrossed with her own work, all three of them had the same thought. Very worrisome. Sophie's attitude is very worrisome that they felt like shivering in fear. They looked at each other, as if they had the same thought, did rock-paper-scissors right then and there. When Peter grumbled silently as he lost, he squared his shoulders and walked towards Sophie. He  cleared his throat loudly, making Sophie who was rifling through some papers to look up, her eyes blank. When Peter was about to open his mouth, suddenly they heard a ringtone. It wasn't any ringtone; it was the beginning part of the song 'Strong Baby' by Seungri. Sophie blushed, and immediately answered the phone. Peter, including Ken and Jennifer just stood there, speechless by the song and Sophie's behaviour. 

"Hello?" they heard Sophie said. In the line, Sophie heard, "Hey! Did you change my song? You didn't, right? I could tell from you timid tone! Anyway, I'm here"."What?! You're here?! Okay, okay, I'll come to you. DON'T move from your spot!" Sophie replied with a panicked tone, something that she rarely do, considering she was usually ice cool. Sophie just held up her hand as she left, leaving her other student council members look on, their jaw dropping.As Sophie walked fast; she did not want to tarnish her student council president image, she cursed silently. What does that person want, anyway? she thought darkly. She let out a whimper as she saw the figure that she was looking for as she walked to the parking lot. The figure was standing behind a large tree, and as she drew close, she could her the person singing with their own sweet voice. She did not know what song it was, but it was sorrowful.

"Lynn Mayura" Sophie said breathlessly as she caught up to the figure. "Yo" said Lynn, giving Sophie a charming smile. Sophie let out a tight smile, and study her visitor. Lynn Mayura is the famous figure in the business world. Heck, the Mayura name's famous in every single world; media, business and even among normal people. It wasn't only because the Mayuras were ruthless people in getting success, but they were all beautiful. Like the person in front of her. Lynn Mayura is the epitome of a beautiful human. She had black hair so dark that it looked inky when Lynn brushed her hair with her creamy white hand. Her hair was a pixie haircut, so when someone take a look at her, they would have thought that she was a handsome man. It wasn't to blame, considering she inherited her black hair and enigmatic grey eyes from her handsome father. Her smirk was also like of her father's, which could make any maiden melt when they see it. Even so, she had rosy red lips and a beautiful complexion, a well-developed body and her feminine smile could make guys fall to their knees just to get her. As far as Sophie knows her, Lynn has many personalities. When she is in a business conference, she could be serious and ruthless, causing fear in her partners, even her older brother Phillip respects her. However, when she's in the presence of a beautiful girl, she would flirt with them endlessly and tease her close friends. Like what she is doing to Sophie right now; "It seems that you've grown since I last saw you. Fallen in love lately?" Lynn said with a light tone, her grey eyes shining with mischief.