I clicked my car keys as I walked towards the cafe's entrance. I instantly saw Hade and Jarred sitting on our spot sipping their coffee as I pushed the glass door. Jarred waved at me as I walked toward them. Hade looked back and flashed a smile. He instantly stood up and sat next to Jarred. I sat on the sofa where Hade was seated first. "What's up?" I asked. Jarred pouted his lips, pointing to the four glasses in front of us. "That's a lot.""You're way too late, Ms. Soriano," Jarred said. I crossed my arms and narrowed my eyes. I leaned my back on the sofa and sighed."You're right, traffic.", I said in defeat as I put my arms down and sat straight, looking at my shoes. I just noticed that Jarred and Hade were wearing the same design of shoes. I smiled before looking at them. They were staring at me and a slight smile on their face. They seemed proud as they stared at me. "What?" I asked as I suppressed a laugh. They both shook their heads in unison, picked up their glasses, and sip
Hade's P.O.VAfter the party last night, I wasn't able to talk to Sydney, but I got the chance to speak with her mom. I was shocked when I heard that Sydney had been talking about me when we were chatting online. I was a bit scared when her mom started talking to me because I thought she was strict and didn't like me, but she was soft-hearted and comfortable to talk to. I knew where Sydney got the energy from.I was sitting on my balcony watching the sky. The morning breeze isn't cold or hot. It's perfect. I sighed as I looked at the formation of the clouds, isn't the day seem so perfect to have a date with the one you love? But what if Sydney would say no? She doesn't want to date anyone. I sighed and rested my head on one of the grill bars installed on my balcony.I have to think of an excuse to make her come with me without telling her I want to spend time with her. But what if she thinks I'm getting too clingy? I shook my head and shivered. I stood up, walked toward my bed, and sl
Sydney put five more books in the cart as we wander around the floor. I decided to just give up, no mo recreation of things. I guess it’s better to just let things happen on their own, not forced, not planned. It will be more memorable, I think? I sighed and looked down. I really don’t want to feel sad, but I can’t help it. I felt a tap on my back and didn’t notice that Sydney was no longer in front of me. I instantly looked back and saw Sydney. She looks worried.“Why?” I asked as I fully turned to face her. “Why do you look so down? Are you getting bored? Let’s go check this all out, " she said as she smiled, walked beside me, and held the cart’s handle, ready to check this all out.“But we haven’t checked the other sides yet,” I complained. She glanced at me and smiled as she looked away.“I can go back here with Paris, you know,” she whispered without looking at me. I pushed the cart, and she didn’t let go of the handle. We walked towards the other side, and she glanced at me, co
SydneyA week had passed when Hade and I had gone to the bookstore. And he didn’t contact me for that goddamn week. He didn’t even see the message I sent him that night. I could still feel the horror I felt when I saw her in person for the first time. She looked so beautiful. I never felt insecure about my physical appearance in my entire life, but when I saw her smile and walk toward us, I almost loathed myself. I watched Hade stare at her and felt something raging inside me. I could clearly still remember every word and every movement they had during their conversation in the bookstore. When Victoria walked towards us, I saw how Hade pulled the hem of his sleeves and stood straight. He smiled awkwardly when he met my gaze. I glanced at Victoria, and she was smiling at me—genuinely.“Oh my god!” she exclaimed, facing me with her hands on his mouth. “You must be Sydney?” she held his right hand for a handshake. “Victoria.” she introduced herself. I stared at her hand for a while, the
I shivered when the cold wind blew, I was sitting on the floor on my balcony inside my room and was thinking about what mom said. It was three A.M, and I was still wide awake. I wanted to drown myself in drinking. I became obsessed with this feeling of being drowsy and unaware of my surroundings. The blurry vision, and loss of balance, it's hard, but it really feels good.I hugged myself and looked at the starry sky. Would it be a great idea if I sneaked out right now and went to a club? I bet mom wouldn't like it. I stayed on the balcony for a few more minutes and just found myself walking in the crowd. The music was so damn loud. It was three A.M, yet still many people were partying. But most of them were already drunk.I walked straight into the bartender station and asked for a drink—something that would make me drunk in a first shot. He stared at me, waiting to say just kidding, but I just stared at him, picked up my wallet, and slid my credit card onto the table. I tapped it and
When I woke up, I felt something stinging on my arm. I opened my eyes and saw Enzo sitting on the side of the bed, putting cream on my wound. I glanced at the window; the blinds were down, but I could see the sun peaking on it. Enzo stopped and stared at me for a moment."Did I woke you up?" he asked. I nodded, not trying to lie. He stood up, put the cream's lid on, and secured it. He scratched the back of his head and smiled wryly. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to wake you up." He walked towards the sofa and picked up something on the table. He was holding a bed table with a portion of food and drink. "Sit down." He commanded. I don't know why, but I followed him. I groaned as I moved. He put the table down on the bed beside me. "Here, eat this and take medicine after."I stared at Enzo for a while and wondered if I didn't see Hade's ghost and didn't agree to help him and transfer to school, what would be my life now? Maybe Arnie wouldn't think of reaching us out, but would I prefer that
What I learned about Enzo was he acted based on who was the people in front of him. For example, at school, he acts giddy, cheerful, and childish, but when he was around Kurt and me, he was all mature, caring, and protective. He was friendly yet authoritative when he was in front of their staff. And he looks cool when he acts like that. I thought he was just dumb. He was similar to Hank. I've been thinking of the reason why I hate him. I hate him for being someone I wanted myself to be. He's patient and caring, he's not a whiner, he has discipline, and he thinks before doing any action, unlike me. I am the complete opposite of him.I gave up on mom. I did, and I even think of them as extra baggage. I cannot help but too because she never wanted to get better. She never tried to help herself. She was just sitting watching television, didn't want to eat food that was good for her, and ate the food she wanted, which was not good for her. I cannot rest entirely because I keep thinking abo
HADEHonor has been quite normal for the past week. He doesn't throw any tantrums or just goes berserk. We thought we were doing pretty great on handling him, not until we let him visit Hally and Dad. He started throwing everything he could reach in the living room. He destroyed our television, PS5, the mirror, the vases, everything. Our home was a mess. Hank and I—even our helpers can't do anything. Jarred came over to help us handle things, but Honor just didn't want to listen to anyone.He screamed, screamed, and screamed until his voice became hoarse. I glanced at Hank and Jarred talking to his butler about maybe what happened during the visit. This wasn't the first time we let Honor visit Hally and Dad, but this was the first time he got so agitated right after the visit. I wonder what Hally did to the child."This is all your fault, Hade!" Honor yelled as he started stomping toward me. Hank instantly yanked Honor away from me. "If you just died, mom and dad will never be taken a