I am just enjoying getting pampered by the makeup artist in my private room in the studio when I hear a loud knock on my door. “Hailey!” Xander’s booming voice is enough to startle my hair and makeup artists from their work. Despite how angry Xander sounds, I can’t help but smile. “Oh, boy. It seems like I have a guest!” I clasp my hands together in fake delight before looking at my hair and makeup artists. “Would you two mind to leave and let the kind visitor inside?” The two look at me strangely. The word ‘crazy’ might not be so far from their minds at my reaction. They start to excuse themselves and open the door for me, letting Xander, dressed as Gabrielle, head inside. He looks furious, obviously. Why wouldn’t he be? I just did something that I knew he wouldn’t like. “Hi, Gabrielle. I am so glad that you can make it.” I batted my eyelashes innocently and clasped my hands together. “Hai—Felisha, what is the meaning of this!?” He tries to keep his voice low, but considering
When Romeo told me to trust him, I almost threw him out the window. The moment he said it, he reminded me of those suspicious scam artists that you meet in malls that offer you fake insurances. Romeo did not fully tell me what his plan was. He just told me that I should trust him. Even though I have a bad feeling about it, I just agreed because Romeo told me that it has a high chance of Xander coming to us on his own, though I seriously doubt that. The next morning, I came to regret trusting Romeo. When I woke up, I checked my notifications first. I know I hate social media, but I can’t help it since my account as Felisha has been tagged by numerous accounts of congratulations. The reason for that is because Ethan Sky just announced that he and Felisha Hughes are in a relationship. Was I angry? Of course! Did I shove him in the locker like a bully when I saw him at school? Hell, no. That’s too mean. I just pinned him to the wall while grabbing hold of the collar of his
Romeo’s plan sucks. For a while, it did work. I noticed Xander sparing us glances at school whenever he could. He would occasionally stalk us, which is weird considering that it’s Xander. We all know that Xander has a proud personality, which is why it is something that he will never do. Weirdo. One time, I have had enough of the awkwardness between us, and I try to approach him myself, but he just runs away like a scared cat. Again, he’s a weirdo. We did speak for a short time and it seems like he is starting to open up a bit, but whenever I mention Vanessa, his mood starts to change and he avoided me once more. Romeo and I were thinking about “breaking up” since the plan seems to be failing. There aren’t that much sponsors who wants Ethan, Felisha, Vanessa, and Gabrielle in one screen because the ship of Felisha and Gabrielle are still too strong that they are afraid of backlashes from them. Over the course of pretending to be lovers, I hate to admit it, but Romeo and I ha
Precilla Mendelev is an actress, but these days, she is more known to be a gameshow host and a distinct vlogger. I guess that she loves her job so much that she can’t help but incorporate her job to her birthday. I did not realize it, but I guess that’s the purpose of the stadium built at the center of her garden. Talk about dedication.The games are designated by pair, and from what we have heard from Vanessa, it appears that she wants to win them all and prove that she and Xander are the best pair out there.That being said, she was the first to volunteer herself and Xander for the first game.“I need one more pair!” Precilla declares, her gaze fixed on the guests gathered in the garden around the stadium. Most of the audience here are teens, who are dressed so fancy that it would not be good for them to move around. Plus, given how the girls have obviously had their hair and make-up done for this party, I doubt that any of them would volunteer. The first game has not been anno
I have to say, the first round is a bust. Not only did we fail to win, but Xander and Vanessa are the winners. Vanessa isn’t a gracious winner at all. There was one instance while Precilla was talking to Xander that I notice her looking at me. I thought nothing about it for a second until I see her flashing me a smug grin like she’s boasting about their win. It’s complete bullshit if I tell you that the gesture did not piss me off. In the next event, I will make sure that we end up as winners. Still, given my dedication for the second round, that does not mean that I cannot actr petty about what happened in the first one. “Trust me, he says.” I mumble in a low tone so that only Romeo can hear as I am standing beside him while giving him an annoyed glance. “A hundred percent chance of winning, if I may add.” I quoted the words in the air as I repeated what he said to me before. “Hey, hey, hey. Those were not my exact words!” Romeo complains. “Does it matter if we still lost?”
I don’t remember much of what happened during the time I was struggling in the water. What I remember is what happened after I was dragged out of the pool. I remember that Xander is the one who brought me back to the surface while Romeo brought a towel and placed it over my head to cover my face. At first, I was confused why he would cover my face but not my shivering body, but that was until I realized that I had lost my wig while I was drowning in the pool. I was in a state of shock, and I remember Xander yelling at Romeo to get me out of the place while he told the others to stop taking photos. I can hardly remember anything, nor do I remember what happened to Vanessa after that. The last thing that I know is that I am already brought home that day. But one thing is clear to me since that day—my life as Felisha Hughes and Hailey May Collins is over.*** “Hailey?” My mom gently knocks on my door when she calls for me. “Your friends are downstairs looking for you.” “Tell them I
“I don’t know where you are taking me, but just so you know, even though I am depressed, I can kill kick your a–” “Please, don’t swear. We’re going to meet my little brother.” Xander cuts me off while we ride in silence in the backseat of his van. “You have a brother!?” I gape as I turn to him. Xander gives me a side glance. “You have already met him, Hailey. His name is Patrick.” Now that I think about it, I do recall that it was thanks to a particular child that I learned the real secret identities of the Pandorgriffs. How could I have forgotten about that? “Ah, right. That kid.” I say, even though I have basically forgotten that the brat exists. What can I do? I am a very busy individual, and Xander never allowed his younger brother in the school property the moment someone found out about their secret. “Where are we going to meet your brother?” “We’re going to their school. Today is their school festival.” I begin to give him a frown, letting him know that I wasn’t thrill
According to Xander, his younger brother has a martial arts competition after lunch. Of course, I was interested, as I have taken martial arts classes before. Before heading to the stadium where the competition is going to be held, Xander treated me to lunch from the food stalls displayed around us, including sandwiches, drinks, and desserts. I can’t really tell if they are that good because I am still feeling a little nervous when around crowded people. “You’re still drinking matcha?” I wonder out loud when I see him carrying two cups of them before heading towards our table. He hands one to me before taking the seat before me. “Have you drank any other beverage aside from matcha?” “W-Well.” He suddenly takes on an embarrassed expression. “I-It’s not like I have drank anything other than matcha ever since you introduced it to me.” “Seriously?” I cock my brow while wondering if it’s my fault that this guy turned into an addict. “What?” His tone suddenly takes a defensive one. “I