[ANIKA HODGENS POV]I was annoyed with Jaz's sudden change of mind. I thought we could talk and start all over again. So stupid, I was going to chase and go with her, but then I saw her with someone else. I waited for that guy to leave, but they walked together. She should have just told me she would be having lunch with her boyfriend instead of making up lies. Meeting, ah! "Come on! Is their food delicious here?" It was Gwen. She still hasn't left, even making her feel I'm not interested in going with her. Right now, I want to smoke. Why does Jaz have to lie to me? That was the most I hated, liars like my parents for not telling me the truth about their separation and having a new family. Even Gwen got a nonstop mouth. I got no choice but to accompany her. She is very talkative and never runs out of stories. I just nodded even though I didn't understand what she was saying. I'm still preoccupied with Jaz lying earlier. When we returned to the classroom, Jaz was not there yet. M
[JAZ AMANDA POV] I didn't expect Anika to pull me over. I could have refused and avoided it, but I just let her hold my hand. Maybe I wanted that too. She didn't let go until we got to where I caught her smoking. Anika released one and then lit it. She started smoking."Stop that! That's not good for your health!" I took it out from her mouth, threw and stepped on it."Oh! My bad. I thought you smoked too.." Anika smirk."What's your problem? Why did you bring me here?" I said in disgust. I'm not in the mood to argue, but here we are. "What's wrong with you? You suddenly changed your mind yesterday." I can sense the annoyance in her voice."What is this all about, Anika?" I asked, ensuring it was about yesterday for not going with her."You agreed to have lunch with me, then suddenly changed your mind..""Ahh! So that's the issue. My god, Anika. Then let's have lunch now!" I made it sounds offensive."Nevermind! Your boyfriend might be looking for you.." "He is not my boyfriend! Ok
[JAZ AMANDA POV] It is the first night Anika will sleep here at home for the start of our project, and as I expected, not with Gwen Stacy. I'm glad we will spend the night together for this. After eating dinner, we immediately went to the bedroom to start what should have started. I don't know, but I noticed Anika's dress, looking at it deliberately. Her clothes fit her sexy body shape. Before my brain could think of anything worse, I quickly averted my gaze. Distractions will not ruin this pretty moment, and my focus on our project will prioritize. While explaining what I wanted to happen in our project, I noticed that Anika is also reliable regarding mechanical and electrical things. "So you wanted to create electricity through the sun?" Anika's brow rose as she clarified things. "Yeah. We will use a solar panel to provide electricity to our solar generator. With the help of the power inverter, we could produce electricity through the ray from the sun captured by the solar pa
[JAZ AMANDA POV]The following day I woke up with Anika's hand on my stomach. I wanted to stand up, but it seemed like a part of me didn't want that good moment to end. I looked at her and saw her long eyelashes. Anika's thick and rugged eyebrows and her pouty and heart-shaped lips seemed to be calling me. Anika's face was without even one pimple. Even her sharp nose is fantastic. It has a small hole only. Does it still feel normal to me? Do I like her? I know it's not possible. It's really not possible. I rose, put her hand away, and got up quickly, escaping temptation. I looked at my face in the bathroom mirror. "Do you like Anika?" I asked in the mirror, talking to myself. "What would you do if I really wanted her?" I question back. I sighed and bowed. What is happening to me? What am I thinking? I have to stop that. I need to have a boyfriend to end this nonsense. "But who? Rexel? Over my dead body ..." "Hey! Who are you talking to ??" I was surprised that someone was s
[NARRATOR] The following day when Anika enters school, Jaz is immediately what her eyes are looking for. Even though it annoyed her yesterday, she was still worried, wondering what Jaz's problem was."Hi, Anika! Good morning .." Gwen greeted, her face clear, contrary to Anika's."Oh, Hi .." Anika replied sparingly. She wasn't in the mood."Let's go into the room together?" Gwen asked. The woman never lost sight of her."Oh, sure." Her short response while walking forward. She was out of focus, thinking about Jaz Amanda, who kept her up late last night.[ANIKA HODGENS POV]I hoped to see Jaz inside the room, but the annoying girl wasn't there yet. Lowering my bag in my chair and stared at Jaz's place.Will I talk to her or just let her be later?"How's our project, Anika? When do we start doing that?" Gwen checked again. Can't she figure out I wasn't in the condition to speak?"Good morning, class!" Greetings from our English teacher."Good morning!" Everyone retorted altogether except
[JAZ AMANDA POV]Four months had also passed, and I thought I would never return to the Philippines. Because of Dad's love for me, he immediately agreed for me to continue my studies in the US. I couldn't think of anything I could do to keep my feelings for Anika from deepening. By only thinking, having a boyfriend would not be easy for me. It may end in a painful separation. I don't want to hurt others, so I'd better stay away. My parents are also very supportive. At first, they wanted to know the reason, but I couldn't think of the best alibi, so I went to beg Dad. I knew He couldn't stand me compared to Mom being strict. On my first day in the US, I had no other thoughts but Anika. She is my first love. One day my family attended a party. Dad talked to an important person there who looked like his best friend and Mom. I did nothing that night but walked outside on the beach. If I only dared to come out and be who I am, the next thing I would do is tell Anika how I feel. It
"Oh! Jaz Amanda.. What a surprise! I thought you had already vanished.." She smirked and then continued to go away. I ignored her, proceeding to my class. Our classroom is just next to each other. The class ended, and when I got home, I tried to talk to Dad again about marriage. I know I will marry after college, but I don't know who. Dad said nothing about it. The only thing he kept telling me was that it was for my future and the company.Mom, who I thought would be my ally, also did nothing but follow Dad, and they both planned it. Nanny Cynthia is the only one I can approach and tell my inside, but still, she can't do anything at the end of the day. I will still marry someone I don't love or even know. I have had so much respect and love for my parents. They are the best parents on earth, but I was wrong. My parents also have a hidden agenda. Why would they want me to marry a person I don't love? Dad even told me to get to know the person before committing, so I wouldn't h
[ANIKA HODGENS POV] It's the weekend, so I considered joining my friend's plans tonight. They are going into a restaurant with a live band performing. Not bad for someone like me trying to distract myself from getting too attached again. Besides, I love music. Instantly as we arrived, liquor began to hail at our table continuously. It's been a while since I stopped drinking and promised not to do so again, but perhaps tonight will be an exemption. Hardly they won't let me excuse myself for it, though. "Hey, Anika!" One of them gets my attention. "Is Gwen Stacy your girlfriend?" I frowned at what she asked. What made her think that? It's Mimi, my classmate and a femme lesbian. In her tone, I guess she's into Gwen, but that won't be a problem, and I'd be happy if they ended up together. Besides, Mimi is a good catch, beauty, and brain and seems a good person. They will be the best match. "No! She's just a friend." I said, giving what she wanted to hear. "Oh, okay, so I ca