THE NEXT MORNING>>> When Anika woke up, she did not expect her parents to come. Her first thought was Gillian, but it was too late. They had already met in a way that would put her in trouble. "Who is this girl, Anika?!" From head to toe, her Mom glared at Gillian, who was only wearing a t-shirt and underwear, roaming in the kitchen. It was like a thunderbolt for Gillian to see Anika's parents, and she plastered in her stand. Anika was also slightly shocked by what her eyes caught up. Gillian's long white legs are striking, especially since they both have a past. "You are letting another girl stay here?? You know you're getting married..." Before Anika could answer her Mom, a follow-up question from her Dad. "Dad, Mom, she's my friend, and don't I have the right to accommodate my friend? Especially if I am by myself in this huge house as always." "Oh, so you feel alone?? Why not Jaz? Your Fiancee. Are you out of your mind? What would Jaz might think or feel about this??" This
[JAZ AMANDA] After we had dinner, pronto, I felt Anika's absence. What made me more conscious her friend Gillian was also not around. She has a friend I didn't know, and she let her stay here at her house. Are they that close?My ass was on fire, so I stood up to look for Anika. Every movement seemed to stop when I captured them talking seriously. Gillian's tears became visible, making my chest pound strangely. Something is off. They don't seem just friends in my gut feeling. My heart thumped faster than usual when Anika's hand landed on Gillian's cheek. My whole body trembled at what happened next. Gillian kissed her on the lips, then embraced her with keenness. Shaking, I tried to move my legs to retreat from this unsavory scenario. I shouldn't let myself witness this shit! "Jaz?!" Anika called me, but the thunder inside me was more decisive. I averted and walked as fast as possible, returning to the house. I didn't realize my tears were already streaming. My parents
[ANIKA HODGENS]"Anika, can I ask a question?" "What?" "Do you believe Jaz that she and Drake don't have a relationship?" I stopped biting the sandwich I was holding. "What are you trying to say, Gwen?" "Aren't her parents forbidding her to meet Drake because you two are engaged??" "Then??" "They have a group study.." "So??" "It's an overnight group study at Drake's place. I just thought she could disobey her Dad??" My breathing deepened at Gwen's last words. "Do you know his address??" "Here you go. I sent it to you.." "I think they really love each other, Anika. Don't you agree??" "Shut up! Gwen.." "Oh! Why are you throwing your irritation at me? I am not the enemy here.. That's why you shouldn't agree to the marriage because you know you'll be the loser in the end. Come to think of it. When you're living together under the same roof, will you let yourself get hurt again and again? You have a choice to run over your fucking life.." Gwen has a point, but I have my reaso
Jaz has no choice but to sleep over at Anika's place. "I can't believe I'm here!" Jaz blurted out. "Get used to it because, in no time, we will be living under the same roof.." Anika replied. "Hi, Jaz.." Gillian greeted, but she just raised an eyebrow at her. "Sorry, Gillian." Anika apologizes for Jaz's behavior. "You guys look like enemies. And it seems to be my fault. Let me explain to Jaz what she saw last week.." Gillian was referring to what happened in the garage. "There's no need, Gillian. She won't change her thoughts about me.." "Have you eaten yet? I cooked.." "It's fine. I'm still full.." "How about Jaz??" "I'll take care of her, Gillian." Anika follows Jaz after talking to Gillian. [JAZ AMANDA] I really can't believe that girl is here.After all, it turns out that Gwen is not her real girlfriend.What is she doing? What is going on, and she and Gwen are pretending?? And this Gillian, who is she really?? "Hey, Jaz. You can't stay there.." "And where do you pl
[NARRATOR] "Are we having the same rhythm now?" Jaz gasped at the query. Their eyes fixed after the quick moment they shared. "Still figuring it out, Anika." Jaz shrugs, tilting her head slightly. "Sounds great! We have plenty of time for that, Jaz. So are you going to hit the sack with me??" The excitement in Anika's voice is palpable. "It's that an invite?" Jaz gazes innocently at Anika. "I suppose you can't turn it down," Anika said, giving Jaz a fleeting quizzical look. For a moment, Jaz hesitates, but her body says differently. Without confirmation, Anika dragged Jaz inside her room. Jaz's cheeks heat at the realization. As they were settled in, Anika continued what she had endured for a long time. Jaz's back touches the door, retaliating against every attack from Anika. [JAZ AMANDA] I ate everything I said and fell into Anika's spell again. Suddenly she pauses, hanging me while I'm chasing my breath, and fixes me with her gray stare. "You seem distracted, baby," Anika ca
[JAZ AMANDA] When I opened my eyes, Anika was no longer by my side. I wandered around, and the moments we shared last night were restored. Something incredible happened between us, this time with a label, and everything was precise, with no trace of doubt. I just smiled at the thought of that. I love Anika very much, and it's like a dream come true. She loves me too. "Baby. Good morning.." Anika kissed me on the forehead as she approached me on the bed. I'm still naked from the last night, and my hair was messed up. "Good morning.." I answered shyly. But why am I ashamed? It wasn't the first time we had sex. "Are you okay? Let's go downstairs. Have breakfast? We're going somewhere.." I'm such a wasted ice cream, melting in her gaze. I'm in the middle of both her arms. "Where?" I asked, smiling, failing to hide how happy my heart was. "You will know.." "But we have school, don't we??" My eyebrow curled. "Hmmm, absent.." Anika replied with a smirk. I quickly dodged just as she
"Sure, baby.. If that makes you feel better." "Thank you, Anika.." It was late when Anika headed Jaz to her house. "Marvelous! Seeing you two together.." Gael opens the door for them. "Hi, Tito.." Anika was paying respect. "Call me, Dad.." "Yeah, I forgot... Dad.." Anika said it right, and Gael smiled. "Uhm, Dad, I'll go first. I just brought home Jaz.." "Don't you want to be with us for dinner?" "We're still full, Dad, but my baby can stay in my room.." Jaz was interjecting. Gael raised his eyebrow, then grinned, tilting his head to let them enter. "Are you not yet tired?" Anika asked when they were already in the room. "Tired being with you?? No.." Jaz is canorous, fitting herself into Anika. "Don't you want to spend another night with me?" Jaz mutter to her earlobe. "I'd love to.." Anika countered the act, hauling Jaz in her hip. Slowly their lips met. A sudden ring stops their moment. "Hello.." "Anika.." Gillian uttered, sobbing in the line. "What happened? Why are
THE FOLLOWING DAY>>> Jaz started practicing with the cheerleading squad for the upcoming basketball game. "Jaz!" Drake shouted as he ran towards Jaz. "Hey! Drake, what's up?" Jaz faced Drake with enthusiasm on her face. "Nice outfit, huh," Drake utter, looking at Jaz full-length. They both smile. "Alright, break a leg. I have to go. Our practice too will about to start." Drake just waved and left. While Jaz was busy, her eyes constantly expected the chance that Anika would pass by. Jaz beeped Anika up last night about her practice, but Anika didn't reply. After almost three hours, Jaz went to her next subject. In contrast, Anika was in the library with Gwen and Mimi. "Are you really going to join?" Gwen asked. "Why not?" Mimi's interjecting. "We were together in elementary for years, but I didn't know that you were interested in writing news," Gwen stated in amazement. "You don't know a lot about me, Gwen.." Anika retaliates. "So guys, are we going to eat now? I'