TREASURE: ( To Tracy) Have any idea when she'll be back?
TRACY: ( smiles softly) In a few. She called me and said she was on her way. She's with two other guys I think.
TREASURE: ( surprised) Guys?
TRACY: Yeah. And one of them must be Collin, am sure of it. ( While they talk, they hear the door bell ring. They both hurry downstairs to check, but the maid had already got to it) It's Stacy.
STACY: ( happily) Hey guys, Am back!
TREASURE: ( Softly) We'll be back.
STACY: Thanks sis.( Places down her bag and phone)
TREASURE: ( curiously) Tracy said you travelled with two people, where are they? Won't they come in?
STACY: Oh yeah! I came with Ivan and Collin.
TREASURE: ( even more curious) Ivan? So where is he? Why haven't they come in?
STACY: ( smiles gently, then speaks) I left them heading towards the gardens side. They're either going to the pitch or the pool. He will not speak to you though!
TREASURE: ( Frowns) Why is that? Did I do something wrong?
STACY: ( touches her hand) Naa. It's what he just decided. If you guys speak, he'll not attend the party.
TRACY: ( smiles) That guy with conditions.
TREASURE: ( anxiously) So did he say he was going to come? Yes? Did he accept?
STACY: Yeah. He accepted the invitation and he appreciates you for being thoughtful to him. So he's coming but on that condition, don't 'disturb' him as he called it.( Immediately she said this, Treasure quickly ran back upstairs, as though she had forgotten something there. Tracy followed up behind, leaving Stacy smiling in amusement. The two ran through the different corridors and passages, and finally they were in the luxurious glass shade that was high on the third floor of the big house. It was built in a way that those who sat above could clearly see all that was below, including a clear view of the sunrise and sunset. Here, they could now see Collin and Ivan touring around the mansion environment).
TRACY: ( Points) There they are. Ivan is the one in the orange sweatshirt and the black jeans. Then the other one must be Collin.
TREASURE: ( gently touches her chest) I don't know why, but I feel so happy seeing him.
TRACY: Yeah..I see that too.
TREASURE: I had actually already recognised him before you pointed.( Treasure suddenly runs back in and a few minutes later, she returns carrying a box. It is black in colour and looks very expensive)
TRACY: What is that?
TREASURE: It's just a jean jacket and a necklace that comes with it. Could you please deliver it to him for me? You know am not supposed to be talking to him.
TRACY: ( looks at it for a while, then picks it from her) okay, I'll do that.( Tracy slopes back down, Treasure receives a call and also moves off the shade. Tracy approaches Ivan with the box)
IVAN: ( happily) Oh hey beautiful....is that for me?
TRACY: ( looks away) Yeah. It's for you....from Treasure....psst!
IVAN: ( looks at her softly, then pats her head) Tell her I said thank you. And you did a great job too lil sis. You can handle delivery services.
TRACY: Yeah... delivering sense into you.
IVAN: ( laughs) You can't deliver what you don't have.
TRACY: ( angrily) You.....( Looks at Collin for a while then jeers)
COLLIN: ( laughs softly) That's cute.
TRACY: ( She speechlessly looks at him, then to Ivan) Won't you open it? She has to know if you liked it or not.
IVAN: ( opens the box slightly and peeps in) I love it!
TRACY: Did you even see anything?
IVAN: Don't worry. I trust her taste in such things. She's pretty good.
TRACY: Trust her? Yet you can't even speak to her.
IVAN: Hmm. My instincts are massive. You can ask him ( points at Collin with his head) Right Collin?
COLLIN: ( with a smile) No doubt.
TRACY: ( to Collin) What would say anyway? Besides, why are you so quiet?
COLLIN: ( comes closer to her) You weren't talking to me either!
TRACY: I....( Stacy arrives, holding a bucket of chocolates and drinks)
STACY: You guys are thirsty? ( To Ivan) That box hmmm. Have you opened it yet?
IVAN: ( smiles) I have. ( To Tracy) When did she get this exactly?
TRACY: ( looks at him plainly) Yesterday....we got it from some mall.
IVAN: Hmmmm...okay. And is she busy tomorrow?
STACY: ( smiles) Nah....she has to be the laziest person this whole week. ( Hands him a chocolate bar and a drink) Have any plans?
IVAN: ( keeps quiet for a while then speaks) Something like that. ( Takes a bite off the chocolate bar then stares blankly at the flower garden) Tracy!
TRACY: ( softly) What is it?
IVAN: What's the best suprise you could give to a person special to you....like the best thing you can offer.
TRACY: Time and attention. Those two things will always make people feel like yeah....am really special.
IVAN: ( smiles) Okay.
STACY: Hmmm....I see where we're going. ( Collin looks at her then winks with a smile)
IVAN: Don't over think things...you might get disappointed in the end.( To Tracy) What's her favourite colour.
TRACY: You're already aware of that Ivan.
IVAN: I don't recall...so spit it out already.
STACY: ( laughs softly) Can't you two just have peace?
TRACY: Ughhhh....her favourite colour is sky blue. It has always been. She's also attracted to black, rose red, white and little bit of pink.
IVAN: ( Looks over to the shade and notices Treasure standing.. looking down at them. Her beautiful body figure pleases him and so he smiles gently, then looks at Collin) Hmmm.
COLLIN: ( smiles) Beautiful right?
STACY: ( also looks up at Treasure then to Ivan and smiles) It's funny how everything is now exciting to me. Emotional threads always exist.....as long as one of the two parties is active.( Ivan looks at her plainly, has one more bite of the chocolate and a final sip of the drink, then places them back into the bucket gently, and speaks up).
IVAN: I have to go. Thanks for the hospitality.
STACY: So soon? It's just 5 pm.
IVAN: I know. I just have some programmes to meet today. Thanks for the bites and the drink though. ( To Collin) You're still here?
COLLIN: ( looks at Tracy then smiles) Naa... let's go.
STACY: Okay
IVAN: ( Walking away...then turns back and looks at Stacy, then up at the shade. Treasure was no longer there. Then to Stacy again) See you!
STACY: Until 6th then
IVAN: Yeah.... probably.
TRACY: ( To Collin) Don't disappoint!
COLLIN: ( with a smile) You know we can't.
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