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Isabelle ‘Belle’ P.O.V.
“It’s just this? It’s just the grades you can get?”
“Very low grades!”
“I don’t know if they even called grades this,”
“If only ...”
Dad stopped talking. Whenever he was in that part, he stopped preaching to me. Even though I know the next few words, I don’t think I’m ready to hear them yet.
Too many hurtful words are thrown at me, so I don’t think I may not be able to cope when I hear those words.
“If only your older sister was still alive, I wouldn’t have to worry about this. Why don’t yo
– (FLASHBACK) –............Isabelle ‘Belle’ Arcadia’s P.O.V.When I woke up, I saw a white ceiling and a white light. I also felt pain almost all over my body. What happened? Why do I look like I’m here in the hospital?As I slowly held my head with a bandage, I also immediately gradually remembered what happened before the accident.My older sister!I woke up but also immediately lay down when a palm flew to my cheek. The slap I feel will break my skull in extreme pain, add to the pain in my body and head because of the accident—or should I say my older sister’s sympathy for her suicide.I looked at the slap on me and it was my father. His eyes glared at me as if he wanted to kill me.“What did you do?” He asked emphatically.I asked myself. What did I do to make my father so angry with me?“Why did
– (FLASHBACK) –............Isabelle ‘Belle’ P.O.V.-From top ten to top eight, to top five, to top two, two top one, in all our batches.It’s difficult to reach the top one, because apart from the fact that I’ve worked so hard there are still judgmental people around me who want me down and I don’t have a parent to run to or just tell, only my pillows, blankets, and the bed were with me whenever I was having a hard time.And, until I finished high school as the top one in our whole batch, my parents still couldn’t visit me but there was progress because they called me to say congratulations.Because of a call from my parents, I was encouraged and did not lose hope that one day they will receive me again, that they will give me even a little more attention.In senior high, I moved to Heirs Internatio
– (FLASHBACK) –............Isabelle ‘Belle’ Arcadia’s P.O.V.-Alex Shin ...I asked that name to my classmates who I knew would answer me correctly. According to them about Alex Shin. He is a playboy, he changes women every day, he does not last with just one woman. Even at other schools, he has dated a lot. It is said that women often approach Alex so that they can date.“Look,” pointed out a classmate I asked.We are here in the cafeteria now, because my three classmates told me to eat with them. After all, they noticed I was always alone.“Alex Shin has another new girlfriend.” Another of my companions said.I looked at who they pointed to Alex Shin. I haven’t seen his face yet.“Ah, who’s Alex there?” I ask. I can’t see the man they’re referring to very well.“The man has
– (FLASHBACK) –............Isabelle ‘Belle’ Arcadia’s P.O.V.-I didn’t even have to ask who John Andrew Cabrera was because most of the students, especially the girls, we’re talking about him.Based on what I heard, Alex and Andrew are friends and they are both from the ares section and continue to be the pride of this school when it comes to academics. That’s why he ranks one in our entire batch because he is one of the prides of the school.I am here today in front of the bulletin board. It’s been a few days since these rankings were posted so I’ve been going back and forth here for a few days just to look at these rankings, and hoping that they might have just made a mistake, that I might even be one of the top five... but no. Nothing changes.My vision blurred because I didn’t notice tha
– (FLASHBACK) –............Isabelle ‘Belle’ Arcadia’s P.O.V.-I didn’t drink and eat what Alex had given me earlier, but I took it home and now stare at them.I crossed my arms.All night I wondered what it meant for Alex to give them to me?He can’t like me. I mean, does he look like this? Maybe it didn’t cross his mind to include me in his women’s collection? Because I’m not his type of woman.So in the morning, I didn’t know what to do, if I read a book first and then take a bath? Or take a bath first and then read a book?What I did in a hurry was I ran to the bathroom but instead of clothes I got a book so while I was taking a bath I was reading, but I didn’t think it would splash on the water.After I finished taking a bath, I quickly left the room while blowing my book to so
– (FLASHBACK) –............Isabelle ‘Belle’ Arcadia’s P.O.V.---I change my look, even myself for the better.I started skincare, went to the dermatologist and salon. I always make sure that the day doesn’t go by that I don’t do skincare to take care of my skin and keep it smooth. I also went to the gym if I have extra time, I also exercise and diet to improve my body. I no longer wear enormous glasses, I wear contact lenses and the hair that used to always be braided is now loose and sometimes I curl the ends for a nice look.I do all these things for Alex to notice me. But my number one priority is still to rename John Andrew Cabrera to rank one in our entire batch.Entering the classroom, I immediately noticed my classmates looking at me.“Wow,”“Who are you?”“Are you a classmate of
– (FLASHBACK) –............Isabelle Arcadia’s P.O.V.---While laughing with my classmates here in the cafeteria, I secretly glanced at Alex, who now had a woman with him at a table near us.Ever since that day...Ever since I tried to do that...Yes. I almost did that…I almost did that because I was tired, but nothing happened.When I was about to do that, Alex arrived. He stopped me from doing that. If it weren’t for him, I might be out of this world. I thanked him, but that was also the last time he spoke to me. He never puts food on my table in the classroom again.I stood up and told my companions that I would only buy a drink, but the truth was I would try again. I’ll try to get Alex’s attention again.I don’t know when, but as long as I wake up one day, I just realize I fall f
- (FLASHBACK: New school year) -............Isabelle Arcadia’s P.O.V.-I am still staring at the bulletin board for grade twelve like me.I can not believe it.I read again which section I am in and if there is really only one section for the two of us, but how many times have I read it like that again I still can’t believe that Alex Shin and I will be in the same class this school year.I slapped my cheeks lightly. This should not be a dream.“Ouch,” I laughed, whispering to myself.My little slaps hurt me. It meant I wasn’t dreaming, it meant I could be in a classroom with Alex. I already have a chance to notice him again.I happily left in front of the bulletin board and went to our classroom.During the summer vacation, I tried to forget how I felt about Alex because I knew it had no destination in the end. I&rs