Subdued

Subdued - II

II

"Oh no, she's probably embarrassed." Harper said, placing his chin on the palm of his hand.

"She's definitely embarrassed. Let's just forget about what happened, and meet her, like we haven't met her before!" Astrid, the open-minded and chill one says, as she was writing some notes for our vlogging plans.

"Astrid's correct. Besides, awkwardness just comes when someone thinks that the situation is really awkward. It was an innocent mistake of her."

"She's not getting out of her room yet. I should talk to her." Cole let out a sigh and to the kitchen.

"Sure thing, Cole. We'll continue discussing about our 3rd year anniversary video, if you don't mind." Astrid said, without looking away from the paper and the pen that she's holding.

"No, not really. Go on," and he calmly went upstairs, with a glass of cold water for the girl.

It didn't really take Cole and the pretty girl so long. It was a couple of minutes, and the both of them went downstairs. Thankfully, she wasn't wearing that red nightgown anymore.

"Uhm..." She let out a sigh before she spoke. "Hey... guys, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry about that show I made up. It was embarrassing. I'm sorry, it shouldn't have happened. I'm sorry, I'm really sorry, it's—"

Elizah cut her words before she could say more apologies. "It was an easy mistake. We do not really mind that. Look, can we start again?" she smiled at her, and  looked at everyone as they nod at the same time.

"My name's Elizah." and she had her shake hands with her, and gave her a sincere smile.

Everyone also had their formal shake hands with Valentina.

"Astrid, it is!"

"Hi, I'm Maxima."

"Hey, it's Harper." he looked at Valentina, giving some flirty signs that no one may have noticed.

Of course, Valentina noticed it, especially that Harper held her hand quite long, but she just shrugged it off. Maybe he was just fooling around. "I'm Valentina! It's a pleasure to meet you guys."

"My name's Cole.. Hahahaha!" he jokingly said. Everyone laughed in unison.

"So, friends?"

And everyone smiled to each other.

The group had some more discussions about their upcoming projects.

"....then you can also be our camerawoman, if you are really shy."

"But Astrid, she's good as a guest in our upcoming videos! She has a lot of potentials to be a YouTuber." Maxima says.

"I agree with you both, but the decision's on her, not on us. Chill." Cole says, as he was putting both his hands up.

They were planning to let Valentina join them in their YouTube career. Since Cole, Astrid, Maxima, and Elizah will all be present in the video, she could also be a guest. But she has a lot of talents. Maxima asked some questions about her college background, she took accountancy as her first course, and she learned photography, and some vocational training in baking classes too. So, it means that not only they can hire her as their permanent camerawoman, but they could also have a treasurer, or maybe a chef.

Valentina was a little overwhelmed, in a positive way, about the group's kindness. "I don't really like the exposure. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate your offer, but I think I'm better as a behind the scenes cast." she politely said, hoping that her words are okay with them.

"It's alright. So then, it's done. You're our new, and permanent camerawoman! Congratulations." Maxima happily says while softly tapping her shoulder.

"Yaaaay!" Cole just said out of nowhere.

Astrid gave a little laugh, but then she continued Maxima's words. "Just give me some of the basic information needed as soon as possible. Birth certificate, passport number, blablabla..."

"Sure thing. Thank you so much guys. Not only I had new friends, but now I also have a decent, enjoyable job!" Valentina cheerfully said.

"Yay for new friends! Haha!" Harper shouted.

The others say in unison, "Yaaaay!"

A few more hours passed, and because everyone was hype, a good amount of ideas crashed, and they had a lot to brainstorm. They finished their plan about the 3rd anniversary video in a short amount of time. Lunch time came, they got delivered lunch, and everyone was having fun.

While they were all having their pizzas, Valentina said "Guys, thank you again, for accepting me! I feel so lucky to be with you guys."

"Anytime, Valentina." Harper says, with a meaningful smile on his face.