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When Our Paths Misaligned
When Our Paths Misaligned
Author: Ukiyoto Publishing

Prologue

last update Last Updated: 2021-07-12 11:17:12
 

 

"YOU REALLY are stupid, Raine!" I heard Dawn shout from behind. I accelerated my walk to the mall parking lot even more. "What the hell did you get into, huh?"

The footsteps of her shoes quickened as she approached me. Dawn took a grip on my left hand. If I hadn't clung to her, I would have stumbled.

"Don't turn your back on me, Best. I'm talking to you. What's the issue I watched in Andie's live video? Why did you pour coffee on Shawn?"

I simply shook my head. I was not in the mood to listen to her sermons. "Boys will always be boys. And I hate them all." I pulled my hand away from her.

"What kind of drama is this, Best?"

I never dared to answer. I turned my back on her and continued walking to my car. Dawn followed me again.

"You're really bad, Raine!" I heard her shout. I rolled my eyes. “I am no longer happy with what you are doing. Don’t you feel guilty for what you did to Shawn inside earlier? You made him go viral on the internet!”

"He deserves it. This conversation is over. I have nothing to feel guilty about. In the first place, that man has lots of arrears with me."

“Wow. I can't really spell your brain anymore, Raine. I don't know if you're still the Raine who's been my friend for so many years!”

"People change," I simply said, then finally got in the car. "And before you speak, first find out what really happened, Dawn. I'm the victim here! Me!"

"How do I know if you have never told me anything?!" Her voice rose to a scream. I gazed around. We were the only two in the parking lot. "We’re best friends, but I don't feel that way. I feel like every day you're hiding something from me. Admit it to me, Raine."

"Stop." I sighed. I opened the door to the driver's seat and entered. I banged the door shut. “My head hurts now, Dawn. This is not the time for you to preach at me.”

"No!" She grabbed the open window and brought her angry face closer to mine. “My brain is a mess now. You told me, Shawn left that night. You never knew where he went. You looked for him, you waited two years. All I know is you love him. But why? What happened? Why did you insult Shawn in front of so many people? What really happened then?"

I put on my seatbelt. I didn't know what had happened that night. I started the engine. To my surprise, Dawn suddenly slammed the hood of my car.

"So, you're rude to me now too? Okay, fine! If that's what you want, take care of your life! I won't bother you anymore!" She distanced herself from me.

My forehead furrowed. "What do you mean?"

"I hope you're happy with what you're doing. But I hope you feel guilty for Shawn. That man is back, but you're still driving him away. And forget that we became friends too!"

She then walked away. That was the last time I saw or talked to Dawn.

 

 

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  • When Our Paths Misaligned   Epilogue

    "Come to think of it, Shawn. Will your plan work?" I asked when he told me about his plan.A charming smile crossed on his face. It was a smile of assurance. He gripped my hands even more as if he doesn’t want to let go of me."Just trust me." He slowly moved my hair out of my face because of the wind. His sweetness was all over the place. I don’t know how to give Shawn back the tickle and thrill he’s making me feel right now. “I assure you, this will work.” Even though Shawn had already planned everything, I still couldn’t help but feel sad and pensive. With all the evil I experienced with him before, especially what happened at the mall recently, do I deserve all of these? “What’s wrong, Raine?” I shook my head and immediately averted my gaze.“C’mon, Raine.” His hot breath tickled my neck. I looked at him. I just stared into his talking eyes. “I know something’s bothering your mind. I can feel it.” “As much as possible, I don’t want to use other people just to get

  • When Our Paths Misaligned   Chapter 16

    I was trying to call Dawn many times, but she didn't respond. That was new to me. I’m not used to not seeing her messages or chats with me every morning. A few days have passed and she is ignoring me. Especially at work. I was bombarded with death threats and curses when I opened my social media accounts. They didn't put me to sleep for weeks. During those same times I had no one to talk to. Javier has been exhausted. He was focused on Mom's treatment and I didn't want to add to his fatigue. I feel like Kyle is avoiding me too. I live with them, but he doesn't talk to me. I was alone. I only have me, but I don't trust myself either. Why am I really mad at Shawn? What's urging me to treat him like that? Shouldn’t I be happy and he has someone else? I knew Chloe was better than me. And I’m happy for them. I was so stressed right now. Aside from the fact that I was lacking sleep, there was a lot more work to do. My head hurts. It's like being squeezed. I would like

  • When Our Paths Misaligned   Chapter 15

    It took me a couple of seconds before I finally realized that the man in the hoodie jacket was Shawn. It's him. My only Shawn was finally back! I smiled automatically. I waved my right hand for him to notice where I was. "Shawn!" There were customers in the shop who looked at me with a streak of seriousness, but I ignored that. My attention was always for him. Slowly he turned to me. He just stared at me as if he didn't know me. My forehead furrowed. What's he doing? Why doesn’t he seem surprised to see me? I don't understand. Why? I was about to approach him, but the woman he was talking to suddenly rushed at me earlier. Her face was in rage. Scary. It's like I want to be followed. And I was not wrong. I screamed when the woman suddenly grabbed my hair and pulled it. I couldn't resist the burning sensation on my scalp. I couldn’t help but cry in extreme pain.Other customers were also surprised and I heard their discussions. Everything would have been fine. I

  • When Our Paths Misaligned   Chapter 14

    It had been more than five months since I last saw Shawn. Every night I prayed to God that I would be with him again. Hopefully he will answer at least one of the text messages or chats. Dawn already knew everything. I have run out of reasons. She was more upset than I was. She was very upset. It's good that she knows because I'm tired of hiding. Inevitably I look at the stars in the sky, waiting to see wishing stars. I would be wishing for him to come back. Even if he only shows up. I missed him a lot. I missed his smiles. I missed his presence. I was already losing my hope, but I shouldn't be. I’m willing to do anything just to find him - I can just tell him how I really feel. “Javier, come back here with you know! Even just a set of my favorite makeup brand.” Dawn broke out the silence. Javier just looked at the rearview mirror and smiled. I just took a deep breath and went back to sight seeing outside the window. The sunshine is high now and the traffic fl

  • When Our Paths Misaligned   Chapter 13

    I really made the worst decision in my entire life, and now I was paying for it. A week without Shawn showing up. He doesn't even answer my calls, texts, or chats on his social media accounts. I also tried to ask Aunt Avila again, but she still didn't know where he was. I also tried to call Governor De Vera, but he doesn't answer my calls. Even the most powerful man in our province is angry with me. It was Friday, and I was at my favorite spot on the campus. Akeala employees had an urgent meeting on our last period subject. They were just given an assignment. Other students occupied other concrete benches, while many went home. I didn't feel like going home yet. My conscience was killing me. I wanted to talk to Shawn, but I couldn’t. I love you, Shawn . . . Kyle and Dawn notice that as well. I never told them what had happened that night, and I still don't know if I'll let them know about it. "Hey, Couz!" Kyle greeted who was approaching. He was with Dawn, as

  • When Our Paths Misaligned   Chapter 12

    "I saw what happened to you earlier with Shawn." I stopped walking when I heard Javier's voice. I found him in the hotel lobby sitting alone on one of the couches. His arms were crossed while his right leg was on top of the other. The serious look in his eyes was haunting my conscience. The front desks just keep working. "J-Javier . . . What are you talking about?" He stood up, but his eyes were still focused on me. "Can we talk outside?" I automatically nodded. He left the hotel first. I followed him with my mouth shut. He drew a deep breath. "I saw you two kissing." My eyes widened slightly. He saw it? "I don't want to interfere with what you and Shawn have. You're too old to follow your decisions, but I just want to make sure you don't regret it later." I shook my head. "I think I made the worst decision, Javier." "Why? If Shawn and you are happy with each other, Mom and Dad and I are happy too," he continued. He still doesn't seem to understand wha

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