KATE’s P.O.V.
If only I can count the bucket of my tears... Maybe that wouldn’t sound absurd at all right after what happened to my friendship with Claire. I can’t even remember how it all started. Me loving Gabriel and him loving my bestfriend.
For a moment, I thought I was the one. I thought he likes me back now that Claire isn’t hanging out with us anymore. But I was wrong. So wrong. I shouldn’t have let myself be driven by these weird feelings.
Now I realized it. Maybe Gab just hang around with me for he was left with no choice, since I was just the one who can lead him to Claire. Sadly, as time passes by, he knows that I wasn’t planning to tease him to Claire or even help him get close to my bestfriend.
“You’re here... I was looking for you for apparently an hour now... Also, I almost check every place
KATE’s P.O.V. Graduation practice. I don’t know how, but thankfully, I passed all the requirements needed without Claire’s help. Elijah is there, and he gave me a very useful hand in everything that needs to be done. And now, I can proudly say that I’m one of those graduating students ready to march at stage and get our diploma.“Braganza, Claire,” the emcee announced and she climbed up to the stairs, shaking that hands of those who act as the honorable guest and teachers.“Excited to be called? Remember, this is just a practice. Don’t be so emotional,” Elijah teased me.“Ha, ha. Whatever, Elij. I just wanted to get this over with so that we can finally have the real graduation thing.”“Well, that’s very enthusiastic. If only you asked for my help earlier than when we’ve met then maybe you could’ve also enter the top students
KATE’s P.O.V.“I’m sorry, Kate. Something came up and I need to get that deal. Don’t worry, your Mom is already on her way home. She’s gonna make it, sweetie.” I wiped my tears away out of disappointment. I thought that Mom and Dad could make it to my graduation ceremony, but they couldn’t. I tried to act tough for Mom is going be here sooner or later... They promised.“I’m really sorry, Kate. I feel bad not attending your graduation as well... But you know I’m only doing this for your future,” Dad explained.“It’s okay, Dad. I’m fine. I’m still thankful that Mom could make it later today.”“Enjoy that moment, Kate. When I came back, I promised to treat you anywhere you want.” I nodded, before turning off the call. I’m supposed to be delighted, hearing those words. But I cou
KATE’s P.O.V. Eight years had passed. I can say that so many things had changed and I’m not the weak, silly teenager anymore. I’m now stronger, wiser, and tougher than before. And I love myself that much to be able to say it. Those past few years, I used the time to change everything about me... I dyed my hair blonde, so that I wouldn’t be compared as similar to Claire or to anyone else in our country. I worked on everything I can just to change my physical features except for doing a surgery, of course. I’m still me, but not the way I am before. I used to think that maybe, maybe if Claire and I met again someday and I’ve been completely different from her, she wouldn’t underestimate my capabilities anymore. It was almost a decade but the pain she and Gabriel had caused to me still remained cristal clear on my memory.
KATE’s P.O.V. I prepared myself for our welcome party tonight. I make sure that Mr. Herrera’s son is going to have a good first impression upon me. I wouldn’t waste this opportunity to have a great night with him.“Kate...” my Mom called from the other side of my door before I heard several knocks coming from it.“Yes, Mom?” I asked.“Can I come in?”“Sure, of course. Just open the door. It was unlocked.” I heard the door swing open and my Mom’s mouth formed an “O” shape as she saw my outfit. It was a very revealing dress matched by a high stilettoes. I also used a dark, crimson red lipstick that will gave anyone a hint that I am a sexy yet sophisticated woman.“What was that?” she asked.“Uhm, my outfit?”“Kate, are you sure you wanted to wear that
KATE’s P.O.V.“Kate! Wake up! We need to meet Mr. Herrera and his son at the newly opened restaurant in town...” Dad pounded on my door. I slowly opened my eyes, feeling sleepy and tired at the same time. We had just arrived the other day and yesterday, Mr. Herrera organized a welcome party for us. And now... I don’t know when will I ever get a good sleep again.“Darren will be there!” Dad shouted from the other side of the door. I instantly sat down as I heard his name. I badly wanted to see him again. And also, if ever I got a chance, I’ll try to kiss him to test my own capabilities.“I’ll be downstairs in twenty minutes.”“Sure. Your Mom is already waiting for you to eat breakfast.”“Alright, Dad...” I heard the fading sound of his footsteps, indi
KATE’s P.O.V. Five days had passed. I didn’t see Darren nor Mr. Herrera for Dad said that we shouldn’t get so worried about our wedding. They wanted it to be perfect so they are organizing it with the help of a highly paid organizer. Mom and I savour those past few days watching Netflix and any other video stuffs on YouTube. We also went shopping, but as I realized that I already got the rest and sleep that I wanted, I’m started to feel bored. Suddenly, I wanted to see Darren.“Where are you going?” Mom asked when she saw me wearing a nice outfit.“Uhm... I’m going to meet Dad,” I lied.“What? Your Dad has a client meeting for lunch.”“Oh...” I bit my lower lip, feeling guilty for lying to my Mom.“Just tell me, Kate. Where exactly are you going?”“Fine, fine.&rdquo
KATE’s P.O.V.“I couldn’t understand it! It was Darrel that told me about this arranged marriage. And now his son has a wife?” I looked down, before nodding. Mom sat beside me and caressed my back, only making me feel worst.“I told you, didn’t I?” Mom glared at Dad. “This marriage wouldn’t bring any good to our family specially to Kate...”“I don’t need your drama, Katheryn. What I wanted to know is why did that happened!”“Oh, so that’s what you really care about right now, Armando?” Mom stood up, looking mad at Dad. “What about your daughter?! Don’t you care about her feelings?!” I sighed, feeling the guilt for I am the reason why my Mom and Dad are fighting right now. I wanted to throw a tantrums and cry in front of them, remembering the scenario when I first saw m
KATE’s P.O.V.“Why haven’t you tell me your name before? You know, I waited for you at the rooftop of the tallest building in our school right after our graduation ceremony but you didn’t come. Tell me, did I do something wrong to you, Kate?” I looked away, afraid to be trapped by his intense stares. I decided to lie and don’t tell him the truth. Since now that I finally realized that Claire and Elijah have some kind of relationship with each other like what we have before. Looks like they are friends too.“No, you haven’t done anything wrong. My Mom just wanted to celebrate my graduation day so we leave in the school earlier than I expected.”“You forgot about me just like that?” he asked, then pouted.“Uhm... Nope. I haven’t forgot you, Elij...”“Then why aren’t you answering my calls?”