Yannie Ace RuizI gave Kris a small smile in response. Following that were the teasing remarks from our companions. I avoided Kris' gaze, especially when he sat in front of me, smiling and looking at me as if he was amused by the teasing from our friends. I didn't know why I suddenly felt awkward and nervous. Maybe it was because I was worried that Josh might find out Kris was here, knowing that Kris was the reason for our last argument that led to our breakup. I didn't know what Kris had said to Josh when they spoke using my cellphone, which made Josh so angry and aggressive. Yes, Josh was jealous, but I didn't think he would react so violently without reason. Between the two of them, of course, I trusted my boyfriend more. Josh didn't tell me what Kris said to him back then. He didn't want us to talk about it anymore.Minutes passed until Ma'am Cillia arrived, and we started celebrating her birthday. We sang and greeted her, then handed her our gifts."Thank you, guys, for coming!
Yannie Ace Ruiz"Yannie!" I quickly stood up from my seat when I saw Veron, along with Jenny and Ivory, hurrying towards us. The deep concern on their faces was evident.We were currently at the hospital to treat the wounds sustained by Josh and his friends, as well as Jomar. We were brought here by the police who assisted us earlier, along with Kris and the other injured men seeking revenge against Josh."Yannie, are you okay? Huh? Are you hurt?" Ivory asked me with evident concern as they approached."I'm okay. Don't worry," I reassured them gently.Veron let out a deep sigh of relief. "That's good to hear.""Thank goodness your boyfriend arrived," Ivory remarked."By the way, where is he? Jomar? Was he also among those injured earlier?" Jenny asked, concerned."Yes. They're here," I said, leading them to where Josh and the others were. They followed me, and we were greeted by Josh, Ramil, Byron, and Jomar, all sitting on their respective hospital beds while nurses attended t
Yannie Ace Ruiz"I thought you could go home now? Is there a problem? What did the doctor say?" I asked Josh in succession while Ramil, Byron, and Jomar remained silent, lying on their hospital beds as if they didn't mind staying in the hospital for a few more days.I glanced at Ate Rica, hoping to get some answers from her. But she just avoided my gaze as if she knew something she didn't want to tell me. I took a deep breath and turned my gaze back to Josh. "Josh...""Hmm?" Josh responded to me as if he didn't understand my questions earlier. I kept my eyes on him, waiting for his response. Eventually, he answered me. "We still need some time here because our wounds and bruises haven't healed yet.""Just because of wounds and bruises? Didn't the doctor say anything else? Were you not injured severely?" I asked him with growing concern, which slightly interrupted him and made him glance at Ramil. I furrowed my brow and glanced at Ramil, too, but they quickly avoided eye contact wit
Yannie Ace RuizMy heart skipped a beat as I saw Josh hurrying towards me. Earlier, I was sure of my feelings. But now that I see him, it's as if I suddenly forgot everything I felt a moment ago. All I can feel now is a strange sense of joy and excitement in my heart because I see him now.As he finally approached me, he quickly kissed me. "I miss you," he said, softening my heart even more. Then, he gently pulled away from me but reached out and held both of my hands tenderly. "Have you been waiting long? I told you I'd just pick you up at your school." I didn't wait for him to pick me up at school. Instead, I decided to meet him at a mall near his place so he wouldn't have to travel too far to see me.I swallowed and slowly looked at his right arm. These are the things that have been bothering me since yesterday when I found out about his serious injury. Honestly, I don't really know what I'm feeling at first. Sadness, regret, resentment, or worry. I'm feeling all of these mixed e
Yannie Ace Ruiz"Hey, Jenny! What happened between you and Red? Did you guys have another fight?" Ivory asked as soon as she entered the classroom."Nothing. Just leave him alone," Jenny replied lifelessly while focusing on writing."What happened exactly? He's been bugging me since last night, saying you're breaking up with him and you're not talking to him anymore," Ivory continued, pestering Jenny.Jenny stopped writing and took a deep breath. "Yes, I broke up with him. I got tired of it.""Huh?" Veron and I both reacted in surprise to Jenny's statement."My gosh, Jenny! It hasn't even been three months, and you're already tired?" Ivory lectured Jenny."What can I do? I'm just tired of him," Jenny replied."I just can't understand you. Red is such a decent guy, and yet you're letting him go. Why are you like this? Why does it seem like you treat relationships like a game? No one stays with you for long. And then what? We'll find out you're dating someone else again?" Ivory's
Yannie Ace Ruiz"Sorry, Bam. I got caught in heavy traffic. Have you been waiting long?" I said breathlessly to Bam as I approached her. She seemed surprised by my sudden appearance, so she quickly adjusted her sitting position when she saw me, and a smile formed on her lips."It's okay, Yannie. I just arrived, too," she replied calmly."Is that so? Thank you for waiting. Even though you didn't have to, you still accompanied me here," I said gratefully."Oh, it's nothing. Anything for you," she said with a smile, then stood up and slung her bag over her shoulder. "Let's go!" she invited.It's Saturday, and Bam and I are currently in Alabang. It was my first day at the part-time job, and Bam volunteered to accompany me to her uncle's coffee shop to introduce me formally. I didn't go through an interview because Bam passed on some of the requirements needed by her uncle to hire a part-timer at his coffee shop. I'm genuinely grateful and happy for Bam's kindness in everything.After
Yannie Ace RuizI quickly grabbed Josh's arm to stop him from whatever he was planning to do to Edric. I saw the seriousness on Edric's face and the raised eyebrow as he also stared at Josh now. His face seemed to ask who Josh was, suddenly rushing in and getting between us. So, before he could ask or say anything, I quickly stepped in between them."Uh... I'm sorry. We'll go ahead—""Why are you apologizing and saying goodbye to him?" Josh interrupted me abruptly, surprising me even more, especially when he suddenly pulled me out of the shop."Josh, what's wrong? Josh!" I called out to him as he just kept walking away, dragging me along. He only let go of me when we reached his car.I swallowed hard when I saw the anger in his eyes. He took a deep breath and then slowly looked at me. In an instant, his eyes and gaze became calm."Who's that jerk?" he asked me, his voice calm but seemingly restraining the anger he had earlier."He also works there. He's the one training me—""A
Yannie Ace Ruiz"Happy birthday!" I was startled when mom and dad greeted me with a birthday cake as I stepped out of my room, along with my siblings who all greeted me at once."Mom, Dad..." I could only utter in overwhelming joy."Happy 21st birthday, my daughter!" mom smiled as she looked at the cake they were holding with dad."Thank you, mom," I replied, then closed my eyes briefly to make a wish. I didn't want anything else but the everyday happiness of my loved ones. After making my wish, I blew out the candle on the cake.Mom and Dad gave me tight hugs. Meanwhile, my siblings happily went to the kitchen to set the table. I didn't know they had prepared food early for my birthday. It was only 10 in the morning, but they already cooked pancit, sopas, spaghetti, and lumpiang Shanghai, our favorite dishes."We cooked and prepared early because you said you were leaving today," mom explained to me as we approached the table.Today is also the exclusive concert of 4SBLUE that