*~The Dream Of A Lifetime~*

“I’ve never seen the Presidential Suites here before,” Valondra stated, as they stood in the elevator.

“There’s a first time for everything,” Nickolas said smiling at her. Valondra smiled in return and Alexander said, “We must warn you though, it’s like a house. This baby’s huge.”

“We know penthouses are huge,” Ariel said. “We do watch TV.” She began to pick food out of her hair, as Valondra looked at her and smiled. “What’s the smiling about, Ladies?” Brian asked. “Are you girls planning something against us?”

“Oh, here’s your jacket,” Valondra said handing it to him. “Hope ya didn’t miss it.”

“Was it warm?” Brian asked.

“Very,” Valondra said. But I bet Nick’s warmer, she thought to herself. The elevator opened and they all stepped out. They walked a few feet and Kevin opened a door. They went inside and Antoinette and Ariel just stood there looking, as Valondra made her rounds.

“Wow,” Ariel exclaimed. “This place is cool already. If I lived here, I wouldn’t want to leave.” She smiled and walked around the room. “Are you guys going to show us around or what? Don’t let us just stand here and look pretty.”

“Holy shit!” Valondra yelled from upstairs. “Ariel, Antoinette, come check out this bathroom! It’s almost as big as my parlor!” Ariel and the guys walked upstairs and found Valondra standing in the middle of the bathroom. “Wow!”

“This is huge,” Ariel said joining Valondra in the middle. The two girls looked at the Boys and smiled.

“You could live in this place alone,” Valondra exaggerated and they all laughed. “Just bring in a bed, a chair or two, etc., etc. and you’re good to go. I wonder what the bedrooms look like. Let’s go check them out.” Valondra moved towards the door and dragged Ariel and Antoinette with her.

“Right behind ya,” Ariel said sarcastically, as the Boys just laughed. They checked out the three bedrooms and were disappointed they weren’t as big as the bathroom. They stood in the one room and then Ariel whispered, “Hey, Loni, Toni, do you want to grab Nick and Howie and Alex and lock the six of us in here and just ‘talk’?”

“Only if I can have Nick,” Valondra bargained.

“Deal,” Ariel said.

“Great,” Valondra said. “Toni and I will grab them and you lock the door.”

“Sounds good,” Ariel agreed and they began to laugh, as Nickolas got behind them.

Nickolas put his arms around Valondra and Antoinette and asked, “What’s all the whispering about?”

“Nothing,” Valondra lied smiling. “Why do you ask?” Nickolas raised an eyebrow and gave her a smirk. “If you’re thinking we’re planning something against you we’re not.”

“Come on, Loni,” Nickolas began, “you can trust me.”

“I do,” Valondra said hugging him. “For some stupid reason that’s beyond me.” Nickolas returned the hug, as everyone just looked at them.

“You guys make a cute couple,” Ariel wasn’t shy to say. “Don’t you guys agree?”

“Yeah,” Alexander agreed. “You two should go out before we leave. You’ll have a blast.” Valondra and Nickolas looked at them.

Valondra and Nickolas looked at each other. They smiled and continued hugging. They then asked in unison, “What do you mean us go out?” and Valondra added, “We’re complete opposites.” Everyone just rolled their eyes, as Valondra left Nickolas go.

“You’re just like Nickolas,” Alexander said. “Only you got boobs.”

“Thanks,” Valondra said.

“You already know a lot about each other,” Alexander stated. “So just go for it. You already have fun together.”

“How do you know I don’t have a boyfriend?” Valondra asked.

“Well do you?” Alexander asked in return and Valondra just smiled.

“No she doesn’t,” Antoinette answered for her. “Well there’s Fox, but technically they’re not dating anymore. She’s waiting for Nick Carter.” Valondra looked at Nickolas a little embarrassed and he just smiled at her.

Walking out of the room, Valondra said, “Thanks, Antoinette. Now you guys know my deepest darkest secret…at least it wasn’t my deepest darkest fantasy.”

“What’s that?” Alexander questioned. “Maybe Nicky can make it come true.”

“Alex!” Nickolas and Kevin yelled simultaneously and Alexander just smiled.

“Come on, V,” Ariel said going after her. “Go out with him. I know you want to and Fox isn’t going to care. He goes out with other girls.” Valondra didn’t say anything. “Maybe they know Jonathan Brandis and you can meet him and tell him all about your best friend in Clearwater, Florida. Then we hook up and get married and live happily ever after. Then of course I’ll love you forever.” She stood behind Valondra and put her arms around her shoulders. Valondra looked at her and Ariel gave her a puppy face.

“Alright,” Valondra said turning around to face her. She grabbed her shoulder’s saying, “I’ll do it. Now leave me alone. If they know Jonathan Brandis and I meet him I’ll introduce you guys to each other.”

“Thank you,” Ariel replied hugging her.

“We don’t know Jonathan Brandis,” Howard said.

“Damn,” Ariel said.

“Sorry,” Valondra said going back downstairs and the others followed her.

“Would you ladies like a beverage of some kind?” Kevin asked.

“I’ll take a Pepsi if ya have it,” Ariel said.

“Me too,” Antoinette added.

“Loni,” Alexander asked.

“Mountain Dew,” Valondra replied.

“Give us two minutes,” Kevin said, as the Boys walked over to the mini bar.

“This is so cool,” Ariel said. “The others are missing out.”

“It’s there loss,” Valondra said, as there was a knock at the door.

“I got it,” Ariel said walking over and opening it up. “Hey.”

“Hey,” Farah said walking in with Lillie. “We got your clothes.”

“That was fast,” Valondra said and Lillie and Farah just smiled, as the girls took their clothes.

“You can get your shower first, Lon,” Ariel said.

“Gee you’re so kind,” Valondra said. “Hold my soda for later, Boys.”

“Gotcha,” Alexander said and Valondra went upstairs.