Chapter Twenty Six
|Yukenzo Ichiro Cabrera|
She heavily walked out the covered court, turned her back at her best friend, at all of us. Leaving the place in silence. I stood still, hands inside my pocket, I watched her fading figure.
I looked at Vencie and Vanez's friend, if I remember, her name is Rocelia. I hope I'm right because I'm not really good at memorizing names and such. I nodded at him, he already knew what I mean. He guided her away from here, comfort her with his flowery lines. I trust my friend. I know Vanez's bestfriend is in good hands.
"Y-yuki, let me explain..."
I blew out a loud sigh as I heard Azel's begging cracked voice. I turned to her, she's biting her lower lips while giving me her apologetic face.
"It shouldn't be me. It should be her. You should save your explanation for her." I intended to sound coldly.
Chapter Twenty Seven|Vanez Amelia Arnaez|"Your problem, not mine." My mouth parted a bit after his cold response.My problem, not his? Of course, it's my own problem to solve! Then, why is he here? When he should not be here! He's not helping at all. His presence is just a nuisance for me.I slowly narrowed my eyes and gave him a sharp look."What are you still doing here? It's my own problem to solve, right? So leave. Fucking leave me alone." I said firmly.His brows almost met as he glued his gaze to me. I fought his stares again. I made sure mine was more intense and unbreakable. I'm expecting he would look away the second time and give up first but it didn't happen. I tightened my fists, impatiently waiting for his defeat.I also sharpened my eyes but still, he didn't even blink. He's staring at me with the same intensity. I can
Chapter Twenty EightI left my favorite spot and decided to go back to our classroom. I glanced at my wristwatch while heading there. Ten minutes left and it's already lunch break. Should I go back to the room or just wander around?Where's Rocelia now?I stopped and unconsciously bit the bottom of my lip when I realized I left her in the gymnasium. I can still picture out her worrief face. I wonder she goes.I stepped upstairs."Waaah! Van, I'm so sorry! Sorry I didn't even defend you! Sorry!" A familiar high-pitched voice echoed and the last person I'm looking for have appeared in front of me."H-hey---" she jumped and hugged me tightly. I stilled.She caressed my back."I know you're so hurt right now. I'm sorry for being weak enough, I can't even do something for you to feel light... If I could only ease the heaviness o
Chapter Twenty NineIt is hard to accept the fact that the last family I have didn't even support me. Instead, he chose his new family over me. He always does. How did he forget about his own daughter's another milestone in life?I may be a rebel daughter but deep inside, I'm still simping for the care and support he can give. He's the first person I'm expecting to support me, and other part of me is wondering if he's even proud of me? Like what he is to Akira.Am I that so bad to be discarded? All I want is to have his support because he's the only family left with me. If mom was just alive, I know I have my number one fan beside me. She would also go to school and show me how proud she is.She's my number one supporter.I felt a hot liquid pooling in both corner of my eyes so as the sudden lump stocked on my throat. I closed my eyes and let the morning wind breezed throu
Chapter Thirty|Yukenzo Cabrera|It was sunny morning and everyone's busy with their own duties. And me, as the president of the campus, I'm leading the student council's yearly tradition which is the booths. I was talking to Azelyn who just came here to help us but I know she has her own work to do and I don't want her to rush after. But the more I refused, the more she pushed. So in the end, I let her help us decorating the booths."I'm gonna help Urson there," Vencie tapped my shoulder and he gave me a playful smirk.I tsked and pushed him inside the jail booth. He just laughed but it's already enough to annoy me right at this morning."He really knows how to annoy you," I looked back at Azel and raised brow."Guess that's how his day works." I shrugged and bit the paperclip so I could arrange the pattern of the colored papers in front
Chapter Thirty One|Vanez Arnaez|Cheers and howls were everywhere. While standing at the center stage with Drecco as my partner, holding silly pompoms with a smile glued to my face, I feel different.It's like I'm a new me and I realized this isn't bad at all. I feel so overwhelmed and my heart was continuously melting by their warm welcome. Especially when I tore my gaze upon Rocelia, the only person I knew who's believing and feeding me with her full support."Go, section 8! Go, pretty Van!" Amidst of boos and cheers, I can still hear her tiny voice, clear and coherent.I can feel my lips' nearly going numb because of the smile I plastered since earlier at the back stage, greeting back some participants, showing I'm grateful even I'm really not, accepting their compliments and positive feedbacks even deep inside I know it was all untrue and their unboth
Chapter Thirty Two"Our Mr. and Ms. Fest this year are... Miller Montgomery from star section B and Vanez Arnaez from section 8!" The entire stage bombarded by the loud howls and shierks.I stilled and my jaw dropped."Damn, how is that possible?" I heard Drecco muttered.I can't still process everything. I left in disbelief, other participants congratulated me and we did handshakes. My mind was still stock between reality and the expectation that this is just a dream."Congratulations! I know I did my best and I'm still better than you, but yeah whatever." One of them took my hand for a shake and gave me a nasty grin.The emcee wrapped the title slash around me and even the trophy! Oh... I didn't expect I'll get such recognition like this, simple yet overwhelming. I couldn't express how grateful I am. So, I just bowed my head while clasping my hands while
Chapter Thirty Three"Van, let's go to ferris wheel, please! I wanna try their monster ride, pretty please?" Lia keep on pulling my arms.I took a deep sigh,"But that's not my thing. I prefer riding on a carousel instead..."She pouted more and looked up to the ferris wheel, eyes full of excitement and desire. I felt a little bit guilty, okay, just a little bit. Am I being kill joy, too?"Hey, you two! Wanna ride?" Someone whistled.We both turned to Vencie who's waving cheekily inside the ferris wheel with our other classmates. I noticed Lia's crumpled face and more pouting lips. Vencie keeps on saying how excited he is, so loud and it's obvious he's just making Lia feel insecure.That guy and his boring friend are really such pests.I held Lia's hand then,"What are you waiting for? Go there, don't mind me here. You enjoy the ride, I'm fi
Chapter Thirty FourHe is interested with me?Is he on drugs? What's interesting about me, anyway?I cleared my throat."You're really gone crazy. Stop it now, Miller. You see, I have no time for your silly thoughts and such."He was about to speak but I already waved my hand dismissively. Lia chased me and I readied myself for her never-ending comments on our way to our room."Why so heartless, Van? He's just adoring you, I guess? While you turned him down." She shook her head and pouted.I gave her my unbothered look."If you think I'm heartless because of what I did then, think of it. And what do you want to do? Entertain him? Make him as a friend? Lia, you two are totally opposite. You're not him and he's not you." I said firmly.Her face softened."What if he's true? What if he just wanted to be your friend? Remember, d