Chapter one hundred thirty-eight: "I Love Surprises"

After showing Cloud around the school I brought him to the ice cream shop and introduced him to the Junifer couple

Olivia and Ted looked at Cloud up and down "Are you sure that this is the same guy who searched the entire country for you, Penelope?" Olivia asked me because she was puzzled at how good looking Cloud was

It's truly baffling how I managed to make this guy even like me in the first place

Cloud gave out his hand for them to shake "I'm Cloud Marshall"

Ted shook his hand "I'm Ted and this is my wife Olivia" he gave her his hand which Olivia gladly accepted

We both smiled at the two that emitted so much love for each other that it was filling the ice cream shop

Cloud thanked Ted and Olivia for watching over me in the most respectful way and wanted to help their business by using his connections, the two gasped in surprise "Oh, you don't have to do that" Olivia told Cloud but he insisted

"You watched over the person I cared the most and let her into your home without hesitating, it's only proper that I repay your kindness in helping expand your business" he pulled out something in his wallet and gave the two his number if they have decided their decision

Ted and Olivia grinned at each other "Oh my goodness" Ted said breathlessly, they both squealed at each other in happiness. While the two were being excited, Cloud held my hand and intertwine our fingers together

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"So when did you start liking me?" I asked Cloud while walking on top of a small wall that surrounds a nearby farm

"You keep popping up everywhere I go and it was annoying at first but suddenly I started to notice that even when we aren't on good terms you would always scold me when I almost got hurt and treat my wounds when I accidentally hurt myself" he smiled a himself

He followed me closely at my side in case I might fall as he continue to talk "You caught my eye from the start, the pretty smile you have on your face when you successfully help somebody was just breathtaking that I learned drawing so I could make it last"

I giggled "Who knew we would be like this, if we ever have a time machine and showed our relationship to our past selves they would cringe and look at each other with disgust"
Just the thought of young me and Cloud would see present us would be an interesting sight to see

I hopped down on the wall and took a step closer to him "Sadly you would have to go back and we will meet again after I graduate"

A loving smile spread across his lips before he leaned in and kissed me "When you are back in the penthouse I have a surprise waiting for you Angel"

My eyes twinkled with excitement "A surprise! What is it?"
I love surprises

"Patience Angel, you will see it after 4 months"

My lips formed a pout "Fine"

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I brought Cloud to Mira and Max's home where I caught all of our friends playing monopoly, the Marshall siblings brought 2 monopoly boards so everyone was included

The living room was crowded and so does the dining room, I pushed Cloud gently to join them because before we entered the house I saw Sophia waving at me by the beach

I mouthed to Cloud "See you later" then gave him a wink before stepping out

Sophia was sitting on the beach while drinking a champagne bottle, she looked up at me "Want some?"

"No thank you" I politely declined before sitting next to her

She drank the entire bottle before putting it down "I can't believe my own son would use his status for personal reasons, it's the first time I see him use it because usually, he can handle a situation without using his status as a Marshall kid"

I sat on the sand sitting beside her as we both watched the horizon of the sea "I care for Cloud" I told her

"I know, I've heard much about you from him when he was little" she chuckled "I suppose you have already known about Meghan?" She asked me softly since it was a touchy subject for her too

"Yes, he did told me about her before, it was heartbreaking to see him in such a state when talking about his elder sister"

We both went silent as we play with our feet on the sand "I have to tell you something although it is not my place to say it"

Sophia played with the bottle beside her "Ok? Come on tell me"

"Cloud wants to be an Astronomer and he knew you wanted him to be a surgeon"
I must help Cloud achieve his dream career, his passion was studying the stars and planets

"I am a busy woman I'm not going to lie but I was worried that I have never seen Cloud having an interest in anything so I told him he should be a surgeon so he can continue my family's side that is full of doctors"

"That's a bit reckless to say"
It was not my place to say it to Cloud's Mom but she should know his passion

Sophia puts a hand under her chin then looked up at the sky "An Astronomer...that doesn't sound bad, we have a lot of money anyway and becoming an Astronomer would be a great addition to the family"

I was surprised at her decision
She's so open-minded, I didn't expect this answer from her

"You're not disappointed in Cloud right?" I asked her nervously while fiddling my hands

"Why would I? Cloud always beat himself up because of his father but I would never see him as a disappointment because he is doing his best and as a mother, I must support him even if it's against his father" she gave me a grin

"Thank you" I said to her

"You love Cloud so much that you muster up the courage to tell me his passion, how could I turn it down?"

"Angel, Mom, I have tacos" Cloud said from behind us, he came out of the house while holding 3 tacos in his hands

I accepted the taco he handed to me, I looked at the mother and son before I told Cloud "I think your Mom has something to say to you" then I left them both alone so they can talk privately

The taco was delicious especially if you're eating it on top of a huge rock with the waves splashing beneath, I glanced at the two from far away and it looked like they are having a serious conversation

Their chat ended with Cloud strolling to me "Angel come down" he told me
Is he angry?

I slowly went down then I started explaining what I did "Look, I'm sorry if I told her without telling yo-" "Thank you"

I stopped talking then blinked twice "hmm?"

He gave me a strong hug and I can feel him squeezing me tight "Thank you"

I hugged him back as I rested my head on his chest hearing his heartbeat "No problem"
Cloud rested his chin on my head

He then lifted me up by the waist and spun me around with excitement "I can't believe she'd let me become an Astronomer"

I think based on my experience as a black sheep of the family, I understand the pressure from your parents so it is hard to tell them what you truly want to be in life

Cloud was a golden child so it was hard on him, this is the only thing I could do to make him happy

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A week has passed and my friends, including Cloud, should head back home. We were at the bus station saying our goodbyes to each other

Mira enjoyed her time spending with her favorite author by bombarding him with lots of questions, Nikki and Max formed a friendship through liking drama and gossip

Jane shyly asked Max for his phone number, I think that Alice and Will have admitted their relationship to Jane

She was skeptical at first since Alice's history was not praiseworthy but she trusted her with her brother so she accounted their relationship

All of the Marshall siblings became tan since they played a lot in the water under the sun, Yara and Peter should also go back with them but Daisy didn't want Yara to go back because they are now reading each other as "Ero-romance sisters"

I was surprised that Daisy has a dozen novels all based on Ero-romance

Cloud didn't want to let my hand go "I hate leaving you" he grumbled under his breath

I cupped his cheek "We'll see each other after graduation, I promise" my body moved on its own as I kissed Cloud

His hand crept up behind my neck so he could kiss me back deeper, we both stopped kissing "I love you" I whisper in his ear

Cloud was pleased before kissing my forehead "I love you too, see you after graduation"

"I will"

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Author's Note:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLOUD!

HAPPY VALENTINES TO YOU ALL!
I hope that you all can find love someday

Also, I found a song that is almost like Cloud's perspective of Penelope

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And the dandelion field scene

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What song do you guys know that can relate to their relationship?