Chapter 21

The door of the practice room sung open and shut again as I looked up to see Ivana banging the closed door like a dumb nutcase, my eyes darkened as she turns around, her stupid friend must have left and she had the dumbest look on her face as she stares at the eyes that were staring back at her in shock.

I scoffed, was she expecting to see females in here, wasn’t she here because she heard Hinn Carlos and the other guys were here and they look so hot, she is just too dumb.

I locked eyes with her and her brow snapped, mine was even worse and she had no choice but to look away from me. “I’m sorry, I will leave now.” She held the doorknob to leave and I was about to get pleased when I heard Nicholas' voice.

“Are you Ivana Kimbuersy?” I looked over at Nicholas who was leaning on his guitar, he was staring at Ivana with a smile I couldn’t interpret. Damn these boys!

“Huh!” Ivana turned around, she gawked at Nicholas with a puzzled gaze. I wanted to give her a round of applause now since she had abruptly become so popular.

“You are pretty,” Lukas smiled, tapping the seat next to him. “Come sit close to me, I love pretty girls.”

“Huh!” Ivana’s lips parted, I shook my head at where I sat and just watched the show. It seemed quite interesting, she gazed at me and I wondered what she was expecting me to do right now.

“Hinn told me to come here by noon.” Ivana glanced down at her watch to cause a distraction, I could already see what she was trying to do, it wasn’t like she didn’t know it was noon already.

“He told us, he will be here soon.” Nicholas left his chair and strode over to Ivana who stepped backwards with her back leaning on the door. She looked frightened. It could be the way Nicholas walked over to her, he was a damn asshole when it comes to flirting with a lady.

“By the way, I am Nicholas Bryan, a guitarist.” He stretched his hands out for a handshake and Ivana appeared to relax a bit, she stretched her hands to meet his hand but instead of a handshake, Nicholas pulled her into a hug.

Ivana pupils dilated as she gazed over at me, I only crossed my legs and folded my hands around my chest watching the interesting show before me.

“Hey what are you doing?” She tries to pull herself away but Nicholas releases her on his own time.

“Since I introduced myself to you, I don’t need to act formally with you.” He paused and leaned close to her, she pushed her head backwards to keep the distance. “You should also know this, I don’t give ladies a handshake, I give them a big hug instead, that is more fun.” Nicholas smiled and Ivana’s face turned pale.

I bit down on where I sat in order not to chuckle, this wasn’t boring after all.

“I am Lukas Philip, the drummer.” Lukas, who was originally the joker in our group, didn't make his move this time. He was acting cool for my liking, I was indeed waiting for him to display to see the reaction on Ivana’s face.

I looked around the room and noticed them staring at me. “What?”

“Won’t you introduce yourself to her?” Nicholas asked me as he returned to his seat, I rolled my eyes and scoffed.

“Don’t bother, I already know who he is,” Ivana said with gritted teeth and all eyes turned to her. “Robin Hiesten.” She was scowling at me which was quite amusing, her blue eyes shrunk and her brows tightened, anyone who sees her would think I am her sworn enemy.

“Wow!” Lukas exclaimed. “Robin, you are quite popular for a guy who had just arrived at this school a few weeks ago.”

“He is not!” Ivana stomped her foot, drawing their attention back at her and I raised my brow as I watched her make a fool out of herself.

“Well… he is.” Nicholas quoted her wrong, I lifted my brows while we both had a glaring contest.

“Whoa, she is finally here.” We heard the door open followed by footsteps. “I knew you would come.” Hinn smiles and she gazes into his eyes, perhaps lost in thoughts. “Everyone, this is Ivana.” Hinn looked at us.

“She has already done the introduction,” Lukas told him.

“Oh, well, Ivana, come have a seat.” Hinn held her hands and she didn’t seem to struggle to free herself, instead, I saw her cheek turn pink, she was captivated by him, just as she had done when she first met Hinn.

Hinn helped her to a seat and sat in front of her, her eyes never leaving him. I could tell she had those little bubbles silly girls do have when they are in love in her head.

“Tell me, Ivana, I saw your interest in the audition and want to help you pass it, what do you think?” Hinn asked her and I scoffed.

“She can’t even sing,” I said dryly, they all looked at me giving me the why-did-you-say-so look. “What?” I raised my chin, pointing at Ivana. “You should all look at her, not me.” They turn their eyes to Ivana again.

“She should,” Hinn said, forcing a smile. I know he would be so disappointed when he hears her sing and I would just end up calling them all a fool. “Ivana, can you sing?”

I sneered. “Wrong question.” I made a signal with my hands as their eyes turned to me again.

“Do you have something against her?” Nicholas asked me with his brow raised, the others were eagerly waiting for my response.

“Does it look like I have something against her?” I threw the question back to him while looking straight at Ivana’s face, her cheek was turning red and I was glad she was giving me the angry reaction I was expecting.

“You are acting weird.” Lukas shook his head. “Just let her answer for herself.” Now I pondered if Lukas was also interested in Ivana, they were all acting differently from their normal self.

“Have any of you heard her sing?” I looked from Hinn to Lukas and they shook their heads. “So, don’t waste your time Hinn.” I finished and picked up my guitar. In order not to hear what they were saying again, I tried to cause a distraction by hitting my string, but what came next took me by surprise and everyone in the room.