They met each night after school at Chuck's house to compare notes. Rumors at school seemed to be abuzz, trying to figure out who Michelle's secret admirer was. So far, the consensus was that it had to be one of the jocks or one of the other big men on campus, and that the note stating it was not from a jock was just some sort of red herring to throw everyone off.
On Tuesday night, the three were meeting at Chuck's house. Kathy said, "So, what is the next step in your evil plan O' wise one?"
"Since Prom is less than a month away, I need to move fast; so tomorrow during second period history I will be sending candy again anonymously." Mike said.
"Why do you keep sending things anonymously? We already know that you're spending a lot of money to try and win this girl over. How can you take the credit for it if everything is going anonymously? Are you sure this girl is worth it after all the extra overtime and your savings that you're spending on her? There are a lot of pretty girls out there that would be glad to go out with you without you bankrupting yourself trying to impress them." Chuck said.
"This will probably be the last time I do something anonymously. You know that the only thing more curious than a cat is a woman." Mike replied.
"Hey, hey watch it, Buster, what do you think I am?" Kathy exclaimed.
"You know I've never thought of you that way Kathy. You have always been one of my best friends; someone I could hang out with and talk to about anything. I was just trying to make a point. I wasn't naming any names just making the point of women's curious nature. Speaking about curiosity, what have you heard over the last couple days, since she received the flowers?" I asked.
"There are rumors flying everywhere. No one can figure out who the secret admirer is. There are even a few betting pools going on. Last I heard, the pool is up to over $100, but nobody is even close to guessing that it's you." Kathy said.
"Maybe you should make a bet Friday that's when I plan to let her know who I am." Mike told Kathy.
Kathy laughed and said, "Maybe I should but then maybe you should, too, as the way you're spending money, you're going to be broke in no time."
The next morning about 15 minutes into the second period history class was a knock on the door. Once again, the delivery man which talked with Mrs. Jacobs asked for after whispering back and forth she said. "Michelle, it seems like your secret admirer has struck again this time with a candy-gram."
Michelle went to her desk opens a candy gram and read;
I saw how much you enjoyed the flowers I sent you Monday. While looking around for another gift that was suitable for you, I decided on candy because it was the only thing I could find to be as sweet as you are.
Your secret admirer.
This caused Michelle to start scanning the room knowing that if he had seen her receive the flowers Monday, I he had to be in this class. She started whispering to the other girls that always surrounded her, and they also started scanning the room. While she was doing this, the jocks and some of the other students kept coming up to her trying to snag a piece of candy. Soon after that, Mrs. Jacobs called the class back to order to continue with her lesson.
After class, Mike walked with Kathy to our next class and met up with their fellow conspirator Chuck. He was all questions. "So how did she react to the candy when it was delivered?"
Kathy said, "She was shocked at first, and must of have read the note 3 times then she started to get suspicious and start scanning every man in the room trying to figure out who her secret admirer was."
Chuck laughed and said. "I'll bet that's really going to get the betting pool going."
Separating but agreeing to meet at lunchtime and compare notes, then we all left for our different classes.
Setting his tray down next to Kathy and across from Chuck, Mike asked what were all the rumors were going around?
Kathy started with, "It seems that the consensus is that Michelle is sending the gifts to herself in order to make Brad jealous and that it's all just a big hoax. There are still a lot of people that think it is one of the jocks that sent them, while at the same time, others think it may be someone else."
Chuck said. "Dude, I think you better watch your ass. Brad is going around saying if he finds out who's messing with his girl, he will rip off their head and spit down their neck."
"I'm not very worried about Brad. He may be big. Nevertheless, he's slow, if push comes to shove, I can take him with no problem." I said.
"It's not Brad you need to worry about but all the rest of those big apes that hang around with him. You know how all the jocks traveled together like a pack of wolves. You will be going up against Brad and anybody else with him." Chuck said.
Kathy asked. "So what's our next move?
Mike said, "We'll keep a low profile and then Friday night as she is going to bed, I'll make my move and do what I consider the ultimate romantic gesture."
They both then asked. "And what is the ultimate romantic gesture?"
"You're going to just have to wait and see." he laughed.
First edit by IceWolf
Final edit by RevDeacon