Louisa's p.o.v;I woke up to the unknown noises, I looked around for Ace but he wasn't lying on the spot where I saw him before. What are the noises? Is he the one who's making those noises? Bernie walked out of the kitchen. Where did Ace go? When did I fall asleep? Shit! "Why are you sleeping on the floor? Did you fall asleep while watching television?" Bernie asked."When did you come?" Asked while rubbing the eyes."10 mins ago.""Was the door open when you came?""No, closed. Why? Don't you remember?""How did the date go?""Okay."I stood up and asked him, "What do you mean by okay? Didn't you say you're going to ask her to be your girlfriend? Did you ask her? What did she say?" He didn't give a reply and walked here and there. I stood in front of him and asked again, "What did she say?""She asked for more time.""More time to what? To see another guy?"He gave me a flick and said, "Some people need time to think about a serious relationship. I'm glad that she's taking it seri
Louisa's p.o.v;When I woke up, brushing off my yawn, I remembered Ace. I hurried outside the room and noticed the apartment being empty. I checked Bernie's room and came to the conclusion that he left. I let out a relief sigh and walked to my room. After getting a shower, I got into my casual clothes and boiled some instant noodles to eat. While eating, I looked at the door. Bernie said he'll be here by morning. It's already 10. Why hasn't he come back? Is he going to stay there for another day? After waiting for some time, I locked the room and came downstairs. After giving the spare key to Mr Hernandez, I headed to the college. After 20 minutes of travelling in the bus, I got down at the stop near my college. It takes a 5 mins walk to reach the college from the bus terminal. Inside college, while I was on my way to the class, I saw Lucas being all smiley to the girl beside him. It's the girl I saw before. Are they dating? Who cares! "Louisa!" Who's calling my name? When I turne
Louisa's p.o.v;"Louisa, where are you?" Bernie called out while entering the apartment."I'm in shower!" I shouted back at him.He tapped on the door and said, "Come out quickly!""What is it?""Come out, I'll tell you."I hurriedly finish with my shower and came out dripping water all over asking, "What's the rush for?""Your mother made a call."I let out a sigh and asked, "Why did you pick the call?" "How can I not? You know what happens when I don't pick up. She'll be here on the next flight.""What was it?""She's visiting you next week.""Did she say the reason?""Not exactly but she said it's something important.""For her everything is important except me."While i was drying my hair, Bernie sat beside me and said, "It's been 6 months since you visited home. Aren't you interested to go see them?" "Why should I go see them?""Because they're your family."I let out a fake laugh and said, "They said they don't have time for me. Does your family say that to you?""I can't comm
Louisa's p.o.v;After the first hour got over, I walked to my next class thinking about the place where Mr Hernandez mentioned it's dangerous to go. Even though he said not to go, I've been thinking of a way to go there. That's the only lead I got so far. While i was walking i bumped into someone accidentally, "I'm sorry, i didn't see…" by the uniform, i realised it was a teacher, "I'm sorry, teacher…" when i looked at the face, "Nicolas?" He shushed me and said, "Come with me." And took me to the nearby classroom. It was empty. After we came into class, he closed the door behind us."Nicolas, what are you doing here?"He stood in front of me and said, "Keep it low. What if someone hears you?" When I stared at his uniform, he continued, "I'm the new transferred teacher for literature.""Teacher? For literature?""Yes, I'm a teacher so don't call me by my first name."I think he didn't know that I'm his student yet. I smiled and teased him while asking, "Then, how do you want me to ad
Louisa's p.o.v;After the first hour got over, I walked to my next class thinking about the place where Mr Hernandez mentioned it's dangerous to go. Even though he said not to go, I've been thinking of a way to go there. That's the only lead I got so far. While i was walking i bumped into someone accidentally, "I'm sorry, i didn't see…" by the uniform, i realised it was a teacher, "I'm sorry, teacher…" when i looked at the face, "Nicolas?" He shushed me and said, "Come with me." And took me to the nearby classroom. It was empty. After we came into class, he closed the door behind us."Nicolas, what are you doing here?"He stood in front of me and said, "Keep it low. What if someone hears you?" When I stared at his uniform, he continued, "I'm the new transferred teacher for literature.""Teacher? For literature?""Yes, I'm a teacher so don't call me by my first name."I think he didn't know that I'm his student yet. I smiled and teased him while asking, "Then, how do you want me to ad
Louisa's p.o.v;I came to the address where Mr Hernandez said it was dangerous for the people my age but i can't stay still after getting a lead. I was tortured for this stone. How can I give up that easily? I walked into the alley wearing a black hoodie to hide my face, while I was already inside the alley, there were many people who looked like they're dope. I looked for the house number he mentioned in the paper but I couldn't find it. I should find it before someone else notices me. I finally saw the house number that I was searching for. It is really my lucky day I guess. There was no one at or near the house so I knocked on it. The door wasn't open by anyone inside. Is it empty? I looked for the windows in the house. I spotted a window on the first floor, I climbed up the house and tried to open the window. It wasn't locked. Does that mean someone is inside? I looked inside the house through the window but there wasn't anyone. I opened the window and jumped into the house and c
Louisa's p.o.v;Someone tapped on my shoulder, which made me woke up and i backed away as soon as to the touch."I really don't know where's the stone. Please, believe me."While i was blabbering, that person said, "Louisa, it's me."The voice. It sounds familiar. Who's this? I rubbed my eyes and looked at the person again while blinking my eyes to adjust to the light after being in a dark room for a while. "Who's it?""It's me, Edgar. Louisa, are you okay?" "Edgar?" "Yes, it's me, Edgar."After adjusting to the light, i saw Edgar face clearly. I moved closer to him and hugged him, "It is really you, Edgar."He patted on my back and caressed my hair like my grandpa which made me breakout and i cried in his embrace. He wiped my eyes and said, "Louisa, Why are you crying?""W-What are you doing here? What if someone sees you? They're Pandora gang. They'll take you down as soon as they spot you. Get out of here. Please, run from this place before someone sees you. Edgar, what are you
Louisa's p.o.v;"Are you sure about this?" Mateo, one of Ace's closest bodyguards, asked me when I got into the car along with my bag of clothes. "Yes." "I hope you don't regret this." The car started. While we're on the way to Ace's house, I looked outside thinking about the rich guy I saw that day. How would I find him just by his face? It would be better if I had known his name by that time but they didn't talk much. I wonder how I'm going to find him in this big city with only remembering his face.After thirty minutes of travelling in the car, we reached Ace residence. I got out of the car with my bag and walked inside the house. Ace was standing near the door saying, "I didn't expect you to be here when you said you're coming. I thought you were lying."I walk past him into the house. He grabbed my hand and said, "Don't ignore me while I speak. I hate people when they're not paying attention.""Then hate all you want. I didn't come here to earn your love or something." And w