Song and singer for this chapter are as follows!

Song Name: Since U Been Gone
Singer Name: Kelly Clarkson
Cover By: First To Eleven

Without further ado here is another chapter of LOVE WILL CONQUER!

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Chapter No.12

Evelyn's POV:

I literally shiver at the word, her small smile disappears and regret takes over, "I thought they were my friends... But I guess I was wrong..."

"It's alright we all make mistakes. Look at this dummy I call my friend! She's the hot head between the two of us." I smile.

Ly scoffs, "Says Miss. I hate shopping."

"Says the one who can spend her entire fortune on her shopping spree!" I retort.

"Oh really? And who's the perfectionist? Who wants everything perfect." Ly says back.

"Oh really? Says the one who is unwilling to admit she likes Mark! And was ready to kick my butt the first time he introduced me to you."

She looks at me with killing intent, at that moment we hear giggling, making both of our heads turn towards the source, oh yeah somehow in our bicker we forgot there's a third person here, "You two are really funny. I'm sorry I couldn't hold it back."

We both look at her then back at each other and bust out laughing, Ly's stomach growls and my laugh goes to a new level, she hits me on my head, "Stupid! Of course, I'd be hungry after the exercise I had."

"Hmm, yeah, and what about the lasagna I made and you had 4 helpings of?" I ask raising an eyebrow at her.

"That was almost 2 hours ago... Hmm I can definitely for a pizza right about now, are you in?" Ly asks the girl.

She looks puzzled at us, at that moment her stomach growls, and she blushes, she looks like a doll! "Sweet! Since we're both hungry, Evie will pay."

I look at her, "Why me?"

"Because I just arrived today! You won't ask the guest to pay now will you?" Ly pouts.

"Umm... I can pay for it. It's the least I can do..." The girl timidly says.

I shake my head, "Don't I was just forcing her to pay. It's not a big deal. I'm gonna order buffalo hot n spicy wings too. You want to order something else, umm?"

I forgot I didn't know her name, she understands so she replies, "Anabella. And umm can I order curly fries?"

I smile at her, "Of course, you can! And any preference on the topping? Oh yeah, my name is Evelyn but call me Evie and she's Lyra."

I leave and place our order and go back to our booth and sit with Lyra, "So how did such a sweet girl like you end up with that bunch?" I ask.

"Umm... They're the most popular people in my school... I hung out with them because I didn't want to get bullied. They were okay... But today..."

"It's okay Bella, leave it. No need to explain everything. So which school do you study at?"

"Well, I'll be a senior this year. At Laurence Wood High." She looks surprised when I gave her a nickname but didn't oppose it.

(PS: Please note the name I used is totally fictional. If for instance it actually exists please know that it is purely a coincidence.)

We both look surprised, "Laurence Wood? That's where we're starting this fall. Wow, what coincidence!" Ly says.

She looks equally surprised, at that moment our order arrives. We all share our food because it tastes better that way. Moments later she's laughing at a joke by Ly when Archer and a younger version of him and Bella come to our booth. By the looks of it, they look beyond worried.

"Anabella June Theodore! What the hell were you thinking to lie to Mom and Dad? Do you have any idea how scared we got when we received a call from the police telling us they found your broken phone near a club?" Archer blows.

Bella bows her head, "Do you have any idea how much everyone was scared? Everyone was searching for you! The entire family!"

Instantly she raises her head in shock, "E-Entire family?"

Both the boys nod and that moment Mrs. Theodore comes inside the restaurant and literally runs to her daughter and engulfing her daughter in a bone-crushing hug.

"My baby! I was so scared! What happened dear? Why was your phone near the club?" She asked worriedly.

She inspected her body for any injuries, Ly coughs to get their attention and she gets it they all look utterly shocked to see us and we only smile at them, "You might want to sit down. It's a big booth so enough space for you all." Ly says calmly.

"H-How is my sis with you two?" Archer asks and putting a protective arm around his sis.

"We were bored so I dragged my very lazy best friend for a walk and we encountered by chance Anabella, who was being dragged to the club where you found her broken phone she resisted but those assholes wouldn't take no for an answer, so we kicked their...." I cough at her language and pinch her on her leg.

She squeals in pain, "What the hell, Evie?" She says rubbing her leg.

I glare at her, "Language! I won't tolerate it be it you or Mark!"

I look back at them, "What she meant to say is that we made them bit uglier than they were and had called the cops on them. We brought Bella here because she was really shaken up. Another reason my friend here got hungry again! Like we had dinner 2 hours ago! Like are you freaking serious?" I ask baffled at the end from my best friend.

She huffs out, "I told you before after the exercise I got hungry! Can't a girl get hungry! If it were up to you you'd starve me!"

I scoff, "Right I would! You'd kill me before that! Seriously I think if Uncle Bernard hasn't lost a single cent all this time he'll lose millions because of your crazy shopping and eating habits."

"EVIE! Don't talk like Dad! He says the same thing all the time! I can't say anything to him but I sure can and will make you regret it..." Ly says back.

I smirk, "Oh? Then you can forget me playing cupid for you."

"That's... Really unfair... Evie, you're really evil... I and Mark are nothing in comparison to you..." She sighs defeated.

I giggle but stop remembering we have company, I seriously have a habit of spacing out, and they all look at our interaction with either a poker face or amusement. Archer and his brother look at us with a poker face while Mrs. Theodore and Bella look at us with amusement.

"So we didn't ask her about her contact information... Is the gist of things." I finish.

"Sweetie, are you really alright?" Mrs. Theodore asks her daughter.

She nods, "Yeah, Mom. Thanks to uh... Evie and Ly. They really have awesome fighting skills. I think Evie, might even prove to be a challenge for big bro." She giggles.

Mrs. Theodore smiles in our direction, "This is twice you've saved my family. Evelyn, dear I don't know how to thank you."

I smile back, "You don't need to thank me at all. I did it because I wanted to not because I needed to..." Ly cuts me off, "Actually there is a way you can thank Evie!"

I look at puzzled at her, Mrs. Theodore looks delighted, "Really how?"

"I have always wanted to visit your boutique! But you can't go unless you're not a member. And membership is nearly impossible! So I would like to visit there! Of course, I'd drag her with me." Ly says.

"Ab-" But I'm cut off, "If that's all consider it done, dearies! If you have some sort of choice I'm all ears!" Mrs. Theodore says enthusiastically.

"Hmm... For Evie, I would say..." I cover the blabbermouth.

"Shut it! Mrs. Theodore no need to go so far. We don't need the membership. And we definitely don't have a choice." I say quickly.

"Oh dear, please don't be so modest. It's the least I can do for you. And besides, it's under my name and my best friend is the head designer. She's been dying to meet the girl who has her grand-niece eating her ears with talks about her. It would be a wonderful opportunity." Mrs. Theodore smiles.

I sigh, I don't think I'm gonna out of this one, "Please! Evie! You can't pass up! Please for me!" She pouts.

Ugh! They're ganging up against me, "Fine! Have it your way... But there's absolutely no way I'm allowing you to choose clothes for me! They're way too girly! I'll kill you before I let you dress me up! The last you did it I literally fell because of those ridiculous heels!"

At that everyone chuckles and I look at them incredulously, "What? It's the truth! If I was just a bit more intelligent I would've seriously invented a time machine and would give the person a piece of my mind who invented high heels."

"OMG! Evie, you complain exactly like our Mom! The one time she has dress up fancy and is somehow forced to wear high heels, oh God! That day Dad can't stop laughing because of her mood." Bella says.

"If you're like me in this than I feel you, Mrs. Theodore." I sigh.