A typical first day of school. Few students were already in the classroom. I think we're just around ten in here and this girl beside me has been glancing at my bag every second. I raised an eyebrow, silently asking her why she is doing that."Uhm, your bag is just so beautiful. That's Givenchy, right? And it looks legit! That's expensive, isn't it?!" she commented in an exaggerated tone. Her voice caused some students to glance in our direction."Hmm. Not really. It's just hundred thousand." I shrugged.Her jaw dropped, eyes widening. "God! Really?! Are you serious?! That's more than my five years allowance!" Her wavy shoulder length hair emphasized her small face with some bangs. She looked like a Korean. She's kinda cute. I just smiled at her. "Uhm, I'm Camille. It seems to me that you didn't graduate senior high here. Your face doesn't look familiar at all. You went from where?" Her eyes squinted, scrutinizing me."I'm from Manila. My dad took me here because... because I like
I received a message from Kennedy at 10 in the morning. He said that he'll be here earlier than our other groupmates. They stick with the plan of coming here at lunch. They were probably lazy to move."Your classmate is waiting for you downstairs, Ma'am. He said his name is Kennedy," Josefa informed me when she knocked on my door.I nodded and asked her to offer Kennedy a snack. I saw Kennedy sitting on the couch when I was coming down the stairs. He didn't touch the sandwich infront of him but he almost finished the juice. "Uhm, should we start now, Talianna? I brought my laptop," he uttered as he stood up.I pouted, nodding."Alright. I'll just go back to my room. I forgot to bring my laptop. And please, text our groupmates and tell them that we're gonna start the project," I said before walking away.We sat on our lanai. I asked our maid to prepare bite sized watermelon and strawberries for snacks.I looked for possible sources in the internet. Our topic was a bit complicated so
I pushed Davien using my free hand. He didn't expect that as he took a step back. His lips pursed disapprovingly, almost breaking his jaw. My breathing became fast. Taking a step back, I glared at him. "Fuck you!" My voice shook uncontrollably. I pushed his chest. "Don't fucking threaten me like that, Davien. You don't fucking care I'm seeing someone here! We're done. I'm fucking done with you! Stop acting like you'll fucking die if I ever leave you because you're the one who ruined everything between us! Stop meddling with my life! Can you please leave?! Fucking leave now!"He smirked and stepped forward. His eyes narrowed with full of rage, tilting his head. His eyes flashed with indignance and anger. I watched as the whites in his eyes almost turned a pure black. I couldn't recognize him anymore. The boy I used to know was gone. He's nothing but a complete worthless asshole now."I'm not threatening you, Talianna. I'm just being completely honest. You better hide your boy toy. M
Blair was pregnant. I don't know why but that thought occupied my mind the whole day. She was pregnant and... who might be the father of her child?Nabrel...I can see how worried he was about Blair. He may have told me a lot of times that she was not his girlfriend, that's not what I'm seeing from their actions. They were more than that. And I'm sure of it.It's possible that they are not in a relationship but it's also possible that they have been doing it. People are normalizing that nowadays, right?But who am I to judge them? Could it be? That Nabrel is the father? No matter how I tried to erase that thought in my head, it just won't stop bugging me to destruction. Do I have to ask Nabrel about this? If he's the father? I won't be at peace until I find the truth. They are both of legal age. They are also graduating and surely, they have plans for their future. They are both endeavoring to become a successful engineer. And having a baby won't be a big problem for them... I was q
"Is Nabrel your boyfriend, Talianna? I saw you two talking to each other earlier this morning. And it seemed to be something serious."My gaze snapped up at Leigh. Her bag was already hanging on her shoulder, ready to leave. She was watching me with curious eyes."No," was all I could say."Oh, really? Why do I feel like you're lying?" she uttered in a cold voice, crossing her arms infront of her chest.Wait a damn minute. I thought we were already civil with each other? Why is she acting like this towards me again? And this is all about Nabrel! Again!"Why would I even lie? Nabrel is just my driver. Don't be too paranoid, Leigh." I chuckled.He stared at me through cruel eyes for a while before nodding her head slowly."That's good, then. We will get along with each other well." She smirked.All I could do was to furrow my brows."And you're not good for him. Well, he wouldn't want a condescending person like you." She shrugged, smiling tauntingly, as if she didn't care how those wor
"Talianna! Don't refuse! Here. You're drinking, right?" Leigh offered me a bottle of beer. I put my phone inside my bag. I stared at the beer for a moment before taking it with a heavy sigh. This will be the first time that I will be trying this kind of liquor. I usually drink red wine. I've never tried hard liquors.But when I was about to bring the beer in my lips, someone aggressively grabbed it from me. I gasped as I looked at the jerk who did it but I froze when I saw who it was.My eyes met Nabrel's murderous ones. His face was dark as he clenched his jaw tightly while looking at the people inside the hut. He furiously put down the beer on the table."N-Nabrel! You didn't tell us that you're coming!" Leigh uttered with surprise in her voice.Nabrel didn't say anything. His eyes went back to me. He looked really enraged. He bared his teeth in a grimace, his dark eyes were giving me a cold stare. He squinted at me through hardened eyes. "How many beers have you drunk already?" h
"Talianna..."I clearly heard a deep voice whispering that woke me up. Slowly, I opened my eyes. Nabrel's face was the first thing I saw. My head was resting on his chest as his arms wrapped around me.It felt nothing but... peace and home. "Nabrel?" I whispered softly. I closed my eyes when his lips brushed gently against my forehead."Sleep more. But I have to go now, Talianna. Your dad might see me," he whispered huskily.I looked around my surrounding. I was in my room and it was still dark. No trace of any sunrays. I think it was still dawn.I looked at Nabrel. He slept here?"You... slept here? Beside me?" My cheeks turned red.Obviously!I can't... believe it. It felt like it was very impossible. That's what I feel as my mind processed this whole situation. He smiled a bit and gently caressed my hair. "How would I able to leave if you can't even unwrap yourself from me?" There was a hint of amusement in his voice. He watched me through hooded eyes which were sparkling with
Nabrel:– I just got home. I'm so tired. Can I get a kiss?My forehead creased as a laugh escaped my throat. This man is so corny!- Gosh. You're crazy. Muah! Nabrel:– Delicious. Can I get another one, please.I rolled my eyes but I couldn't help but smile. – Behave. I know that you still have a lot of things to do. Start doing them now. I'm watching a movie.Nabrel:– Enjoy watching. I'll just finish these. I'll call you once I'm done. I love you.My breathing abruptly stopped. It was so sudden that I don't even know what to say or... what to feel. I didn't move. And I swear, I didn't even breathe. I don't know how long I've been staring at his message. My heart clenched, but it was the type of pain that I'd love to feel over and over. I didn't know this kind of pain was possible.It felt... amazing, it was as if my heart was slowly melting by the warmth spreaded across it.I could feel every single pound in my chest. I felt warmth in my heart and it beats louder than the crashin