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Chapter 12: Caught Red-Handed
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Once Upon A Wild Summer Chapter 19: Eighteen
The next day arrived, warm and glowing, as if the sun itself knew it was someone's special day.It's Sunday, and that means it's finally Ivan's 18th birthday. His party wouldn't start until 3 p.m., but Luna insisted we leave by 1 p.m. because, apparently, their friends were arriving early to hang out before the actual celebration. Naturally, she didn't want to miss even a second of it. Some of their senior high classmates were invited too, so the villa was going to be packed with people their age.Honestly? I had a sinking feeling I was going to feel totally out of place there.It was pretty obvious the crowd would mostly be around Ivan and Luna's age—kids who just graduated from senior high and a few just barely in college. And then the rest? Probably adults around Mama and Papa's age. So where does that leave me? Somewhere awkwardly in between, I guess.What was I supposed to do there? Sit around and smile like some wallflower on display? Be the older sister who tried not to look
Once Upon A Wild Summer Chapter 18: Torn & Tempted
My mind was a mess. I was still stuck on what happened earlier with Ivan in the kitchen. That damn smirk. That infuriating closeness. The way he looked at me like he knew exactly what he was doing to my body—and my brain. God, I couldn’t stop thinking about it, no matter how hard I tried. I was lost in a loop of overanalyzing every word he said when— “Ate Lou… hello?” Luna waved her hand in front of my face. “Earth to Ate Louela?” I blinked and looked at her, snapping out of the spiral in my head. “Huh? Sorry. What?” She eyed me curiously, one brow raised. “Are you okay? You’ve been zoning out since we got here. What’s going on with you? You’re totally out of it.” Crap. I forced a chuckle and straightened my posture. “Yeah, yeah. I’m fine. I was just… thinking about what kind of gift would suit Ivan.” That was a lie. A big fat one. Luna squinted at me for a second, probably sensing something was off, but thank God she didn’t press. “Hmm. Okay, if you say so,” she muttered,
Once Upon A Wild Summer Chapter 17: Tangled Emotions
The hours passed without me noticing. I only came out of my room when I got a text from Mama saying they might be late coming home, and asking me to prepare lunch. I dragged myself out of bed and went to the kitchen. I washed the rice, and put it in the rice cooker. For the main dish, I decided on something simple—chicken curry. The smell of sautéed garlic and onion helped calm my nerves a little, grounding me. I kept myself busy, wiping counters and tidying up while the chicken simmered. Right at 12 PM, I heard the front gate open and the familiar sound of Mama and Papa chatting as they walked in. I quickly set the table, then knocked on Luna’s door to call her for lunch. We all ate together. It was quiet. Normal, at least on the outside. After lunch, I slipped back into my room right away. Luna volunteered to do the dishes since I cooked, which honestly, I was grateful for. I just wanted to crawl back under my sheets and pretend none of this week ever happened. I had no plans o
Once Upon A Wild Summer Chapter 16: Aftershock
I ran—no, bolted—from the garden, leaving Ivan behind without a word. My heart was pounding, my skin burning, and my thoughts were an absolute wreck. I slammed the door shut behind me the moment I reached my room, my back pressing against it as I struggled to catch my breath. What the hell just happened? I slid down to the floor, my fingers trembling as I touched my lips—lips that still tingled from his kiss. Ivan kissed me. And the worst part? I kissed him back. I didn’t just let it happen, I leaned into it. Responded. Melted. God, what’s wrong with me? I covered my face with both hands, humiliated and overwhelmed. I liked it. That’s what scared me the most. I liked the way he kissed me. I liked the way he looked at me, how his voice dipped low when he said my name, how his eyes lingered on my lips like he was sure about what he wanted. How could something that felt so wrong feel that good? I dragged my feet to the edge of the bed and collapsed on the mattress, my thoughts
Once Upon A Wild Summer Chapter 15: The Gift He Wants
I moved from pot to pot, careful not to overwater—Mama always reminded me that too much water could be just as bad as too little. Every now and then, I’d gently pluck away a few dried leaves, letting the plants breathe a little easier.The rhythm of watering, the warm afternoon air, and the quiet rustling of the trees made the moment feel almost meditative. It was one of those little pockets of calm that made summer days feel endless.Just then, I heard footsteps approaching from behind.I instinctively turned my head, only to see Ivan making his way toward me.Great. Just great.My brows instantly furrowed, and I saw the faintest smirk lift the corner of his lips at my reaction, like he was already expecting it. Of course he was.“What are you doing here?” I asked, trying to sound indifferent.“We’re on a break from practice,” he answered, casually eyeing the plants I was tending to. “Thought I’d step out for a bit and get some air.”I raised a brow. “And out of all the places in the
Once Upon A Wild Summer Chapter 14: Birthday News
I only meant to take a short nap. Just a quick power nap to recharge. But the next thing I knew, I was being jolted awake by a knock on my bedroom door.I groaned, my voice muffled against the pillow as I stretched out like a cat on my bed. My limbs felt heavy and my mind still foggy when the door creaked open and Luna practically skipped into the room, all bubbly, bright, and way too energetic for someone who went to bed at the crack of dawn.“It’s lunch time, sleepyhead,” she announced, hopping onto my bed without hesitation. “Get up!”I yawned and blinked up at her. “Alright, alright... I’m up,” I mumbled, rubbing the sleep from my eyes.Still half-asleep, I pulled myself together, and we made our way downstairs to the kitchen. The scent of warm food greeted us as we reached the kitchen. We found Mama and Papa already seated at the dining table. Judging by the faint traces of dirt on Papa’s shirt, it looked like they had just gotten back from work.They always tried to come home fo
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