MIRABEL
"You must be stupid if you think I'd allow a loser like yourself to join my group," Tania insulted me, pushing me away from her side.I staggered from her point, feeling ashamed of myself."Just look at her. She thinks we'll take an ugly brat like her in the group. Have you seen yourself in the mirror?" One of Tania's friends mocked me.They all kept laughing, calling me a loser, while I drifted my steps away from them, feeling hurt.I just wanted to be among her group and be recognized among the cool students, but Tania showed me my place, leaving me hurt."Let's go before another... Oh my God!" Tania screamed out in excitement.Her shriek had got my heart pounding in fear, wondering what the problem was.The moment I traced where they were looking at, I felt an electric wave move through my entire body."Derek," I called softly, staring at the most handsome and popular guy at college.Being the only son and heir to a wealthy billionaire, Derek Hallman had won so many people's heart, especially the ladies.And Tania is no exception.I've seen how she sings his name like a rhyme, trying to be noticed by him. But those who knows Derek well, knows he hates talking to girls.And that has kept me away from Derek, hiding my feelings for him.I've been in love with Derek since the day I first laid my eyes on him. But I've been so scared to near him or even talk to him."Maybe he'd treat me worst than the way Tania does," I believed, taking one more look at my crush.He had turned to face my direction, and for a moment, it looked like he was staring at me.I felt my heart skip, turning away before leaving that area.After closing from school, I got back home to my mother, who happily pulled me closer to herself with an embrace, saying, "Mirabel, you're going to have a father and a brother soon.""What?" I was stunned to hear this.That's when Mom revealed to me that her lover, whom she has been dating for long, finally proposed to her."We're getting married!" She shrieked out in excitement, showing me her ring.I felt a bit happy hearing this good news from her."Congratulations, Mom," I wished her."Your new father and I will be celebrating tonight. He's taking me out on a date. ""That's great. You deserve it, Mom, " I said, showing my happiness.Mom assured me that I'd enjoy my new family, which I didn't object to it."You're going to have a brother who'd look after you as well. Be happy my girl," She kissed my forehead, racing into her room.I felt happy with my mother's new found love, hoping it brings her the joy she always wanted..Alone at home during a rainy night, I sat in my room, answering my mother's call.She just informed me that my soon to be step brother is on his way to watch over me while she's on her date.I wanted to object to it, but the constant thunder claps got me so scared that I didn't say anything but agreed to it.A few minutes later, I heard the sound of a car parking right outside my home.That got me stepping out of my room, heading for the living room to know who it was.That's when a knock came on the door."Is that him? "I asked, hurrying to answer the door.The moment I opened it, I was left frozen by who I saw standing outside my home."De... Derek?"Derek Hallman was standing outside my house, with his hair a bit wet and his clothes sprinkled with rain."Can I come in? " He asked, lifting his brows at me.I felt my face flushing at his question. It's the first time he'd speak to me.Feeling so excited, I opened the door widely for him to step in, welcoming him to my home."What are you doing here? Did your car break down?" I asked, trying to act all cool.Derek looked at me and asked, " Didn't your mother tell you I'd be coming over.""Huh? My mom?" I asked, looking confused.That's when it struck me.My crush is my stepbrother?How come?!"Unbelievable. So you didn't know I was coming over?" He scoffed, sitting on the couch.I felt my whole world crumbling before my eyes while watching Derek put a call through his father, telling him he's with me.How did our parents meet?I thought people said his father hated women, that's why Derek hates girls?This left me feeling awkward and sad about this new relationship between Derek and I."Gosh, this day just keeps getting worse for me."I stared at Derek, who sat on the couch, attending to his phone.He didn't look like someone who was ready to talk, and I would say it's because I'm a lady.He hates ladies after all."I'll head to my room," I said to Derek, who didn't even look at me or utter a word.I sadly turned around to leave, making my way to my room.The moment I got to the door of my bedroom..."Mirabel," I heard my name from behind.It's Derek calling.That sent shimmers into my heart, with my feet turning around just to find Derek standing before me."Was he following me?" I froze, staring at him.There was silence brewing between us with the heavy rain pouring outside.Slowly, Derek drew closer to me. My back came resting against the door, staring into his eyes.His hand came cupping my face with his other hand taking hold of me by the waist, pulling me into his hold.I gasped out, feeling my heart beating fast, with Derek's finger slowly trailing it's way to my mouth.What's going on?"I've always had my eyes on you." He whispered, slowly taking his hand to my back."I've been curious to know how you taste." His hands came caressing my lips softly.The only thing I could hear in the dark was the rain, my beating heart, and our breathe.Derek's face came closing the gap between us, as his lips that I've always dreamt of having, came locking with mine, kissing me passionately.I felt my whole body vibrating on feeling his tongue tangling with mine.Am I dreaming?My questions were answered when Derek guided me into my room leading me into bed.I was too engrossed in the kiss that I failed to stop him while he was taking off my clothes.I've always wanted to have him in my hold. I've dreamt of this day with my crush, and it's finally happening.Derek had my legs hanging on his shoulder, as he gave in a big push inside me, leaving me holding him tight and gasping out in shock."It's your first time? " He asked, looking into my eyes.I couldn't utter a word but stare at him in embarrassment.But Derek didn't care.He had a curve spreading across his lips, as he rode me with pleasure, moaning into my ear.My eyes came rolling back, wishing for this night to never end.MIRABEL"This is when we're going to hold our wedding," Mother shared along with Mr Hallman.They both returned back from their dinner this morning, after leaving Derek and I all by ourselves in the house.After what happened between us, I couldn't stop staring at Derek. He sat next to me while our parents shared their plans for their wedding to us."The engagement comes first. We can't forget that, " Mom said, chuckling along with her lover. I smiled, navigating my eyes back at Derek.He just sat next to me with that serious face expression he always had on.He stared at our parents, before glancing my way, causing my heart to flutter.I took my eyes away from him, trying to maintain myself around him.It still makes me happy that I spent the night with my crush. The one my heart always beat for."I will note last night's event in my diary so I won't forget. It's going to be titled The best day of my life," I planned, giggling with joy."What's funny?" I heard Mom ask, jolting me o
MIRABEL"She's your sister? How's that possible? She's a loser!" Tania described, refusing to believe I was Derek's sister as he claimed. She pointed at me, trying to make herself look sweet before Derek."Look, there's no need to protect her. She's not worth it. I'm just like you, Derek. This loser here isn't in our class.""Where you deaf when I said she was my sister? " Derek questioned, pulling me behind while standing before Tania and her friends.They stepped back in fear, staring at Derek, who stood his ground, defending me."Don't make me repeat myself. If I ever see you girls touching or bullying her, I'll make you regret it. Remember this," He threatened them. I could see fear in Tania and her friend's eyes after hearing Derek's threat. They dropped their gaze on me, unable to speak.I stood behind Derek, noticing how eyes around the school premises fell on us. I didn't know if I should feel happy about Derek protecting me or feel the other way around. "Be warned. Let's
MIRABEL"What?" I uttered while staring at Tania. She lifted her brow at me, asking, " Is there a problem, cupcake? Don't you want to help your friend?"Her eyes dimming with desperation and evil, leaving my heart pounding with fear."Or are you having second thoughts about being on my team?" She questioned, taking her arm off my shoulder."No, it's nothing like that. I'm..." I stammered, watching Tania and her friends surround me like they were set for a battle.This left me vibrating in fear."Then it's what? Aren't you going to help her? " Her friends questioned."I will," I answered immediately, seeing Tania''s eyes glitter with delight."I'm going to help you get Derek. I was just surprised about the offer, that's all," I lied, putting on a fake smile. Tania and her girls giggled with delight, shaking hands with each other.I just watched them, being the odd one out, as they jubilated over my decision."I knew you would say yes to me. I love Derek so much and I'll make you my P
MIRABELMy face came flushing as Derek and his father came closer to my mother and I. Mr Hallman doesn't hesitate to get cozy with my mother, kissing her dearly, as he asked her how long her trip would last.I drifted away from them, almost standing close to Derek, who gave me a glare, causing me to look away.I felt my body vibrating while trying to compose myself. But my innocent heart was finding it hard to beat properly."It's a three weeks trip. Just take care of Mirabel for me. Please, she's fragile and hardly expresses herself," Mom said to Mr Hallman, making me look like a kid. I felt embarrassed, ashamed to look Derek's way."He must see me like a loser. Oh Gosh!" I panicked within, hoping this ends. Mr Hallman assured my Mom that he'd take good care of me."If I'm not around, Derek would watch over her, " Mr Hallman said to Mom.I just stood there as they talked about me, before Mom gave me a hug and left for her trip."Welcome, Mirabel," My future Stepfather welcomed me,
MIRABELSince Mom left me under my future step father and step brother's watchful eyes, I had no other choice but to go to school from there.When the morning came, I got myself ready for school, taking hold of my bag and going through it, just to make sure it was in order.Suddenly, my books fell out due to my carelessness, sending me on my knees to attend to them.I didn't feel like myself. It was as if a part of me was missing or something.While picking the books, my eyes fell on a pick hard cover, which was different from the others."My... My diary," I uttered, slowly picking it.I thought I had forgotten it at home, but it has been in my bag all this while.Taking hold of it, I opened the pages and came across the time I first noted my feelings for Derek down.Reading through it brought nothing but pains to my heart, sending me shutting the diary close.I didn't want to think about the past or about what happened recently. I just want to pretend I never fell in love with him.K
MIRABEL"Where do I start from? How do I approach Derek? " I pondered on in class, looking lost.I didn't know what or how to carry out this plan. All I've been feeling ever since Tania made that deadline, was nothing but intense fear.My heart has been racing since morning, unable to concentrate any more."Mirabel! MIRABEL!!""Yes?!" I answered loudly, turning to look forward.I saw all my classmates gawking at me with their mouths filled with laughter."I have been calling you for more than four minutes straight. Seems you are thinking outside studies, huh?""No, Ma'am. I'm sorry, " I apologized to my professor, feeling ashamed already.I lowered my head down in embarrassment, hearing my classmates cackling at me.When I lifted my head a little, my eyes met with Tania and her friends. They were also laughing at me.Only Tania's grin and gaze terrified me more. She signalled with her
MIRABELI came closer to Derek, standing before him, gasping for air at the same time, and feeling scared within.My eyes came lifting to find Derek and his friends looking directly at me with their brows levitating.His friends didn't look too scary to me like before. Back then, I would have trembled whenever they walked pass me with Derek, knowing well that they are friends with my crush.But now, I no longer felt that way. They didn't give that troubling vibe liie before.The only person that was making me uncomfortable was Derek himself. The way he stared at me, like I had something irritating all over my face, got my body shivering. But I couldn't allow his appearance or gaze to weaken me."Come on, Mirabel. Just say it," I encouraged in my mind, still catching my breathe."What do you want?" Derek questioned in a deep voice, looking annoyed.I stood upright, clearing my throat.The confidence I had gathered within, suddenly came dying when my voice got stuck in my throat."I...
MIRABELAntonio soon left me to meet Derek. He promised to get back to me once he has spoken to him.I had given him a smile to show my delight in his help in my situation. But as soon as he left, I became terrified, thinking about Derek's reaction."What if he gets mad and comes looking for me? Oh goodness! Why didn't I think of this?!" I panicked, pacing about in the class with so much fear in my heart.I found myself visualizing Antonio and Derek talking about Tania, and that she had sent me to speak to him about being her boyfriend.His face in my mind, came turning red, as he yelled my name out, looking for me."I'm going to make her regret the day she stepped into my life! Where is she?!""No!" I shrieked at my own imagination, getting scared the more."No, no, no. I can't allow him to meet me here. It's best I leave this place and head home. Yes, I'll head home and wait for his return. It's better than staying here in front of multitudes, " I decided, feeling that would be safe