Chapter 017
“What do you mean...” Xiao snapped back to reality as Xander’s voice echoed once again through her ears. She was forced to face him in order to give him the stagnation she wanted for him to see.
“Xander, you know what I’m talking about. Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten about yesterday,” she pursed her lips upon the reminiscing memory she has to endure. The sight of something she couldn’t hold on; it was truly tormenting. And it became even worse when she finally found out about her inner intentions. She thought it was just a mere feeling, but she was wrong. It was way deeper, and it was proven upon the sight of him witnessing something he shouldn’t have seen in the beginning. Truly embarrassing. And what’s funnier was, I wasn’t even aware of my feelings. So dumb of me, Xiao had thought, shifting her eyes away from Xander as the latter cleared his throat.
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Chapter 018Days became weeks. Just few months left for world championship, Xiao couldn’t still believe it. She wasn’t ready. She knew it. But she’s left with no choice but to go on, otherwise she’d remain worthless and failure in the eyes of many. Truth be told, being an athlete wasn’t her dream. It was just like a responsibility she has to carry on all throughout the generation. Since Tatsunumi family was very known for being athletic; starting from their ancestors down to the newer generation, the family is known for that. The family’s strong-willed mentality and the blood itself is within them, and will be staying there for eternity.“I don’t know what to do, Mom,” Xiao whispered while watching the ceiling of her room as well as clutching her necklace at the same time laying on her soft-cushioned bed, “I need your guidance.”Amidst all the scandalous rumours about Xiao, she’s still thank
Chapter 019“Ya, Xiao! I’m here!”“Oh Yerin...”“Gosh, girl, why are you so tensed?”“I have to master my lines.”“What about it?”“You don’t have this in your Personal Development class?”“Girl, we have different teachers in that subject.”“Oh well, but we have a class project and we have to perform a play.”“A play?”“Literally a play. And next week will be the day. I still haven’t memorized my lines.”“Oh gosh... you must be really anxious then.”“Yeah, totally.”“Guess, I have to tell you next time.”“Huh? What next time? What are you gonna tell me? Why not tell me now?”“Nah, I don’t want to add more problem.”“Yerin!” she exclaimed, an indication that she
“Take it easy, take it easy, some things inside the boxes are fragile,” I said as soon as the boys helped me in taking out the stuffs that were supposed to make a ‘surprise’. Oh well, I also have to find a spot for them. Gladly, I already talked to one of the coaches in the university which I discussed with him one of my plans. It was really supposed to be surprise, even my arrival at that matter, but I wasn’t able to make it hidden when my sister had actually asked about my whereabouts. So, I got no choice but to reveal the truth that I’ll be visiting her in Japan. But that doesn’t mean, my 'real’ surprise is ruined. It has to succeed, no matter what happens.“Oh, so you need a place to hide all of your stuffs?”“Yes, just for the mean time. After that, I’ll be taking them out. I’m just doing this for my sister. I supposed you already know who I am.”“Well, just by looking
“Oppa!” as soon as I entered the court, my sister ran towards me like a crying child as if she just lost her mother in the middle of nowhere. I laughed at her and as soon as she reached me, she hugged me tightly which I returned the same, “I miss you so much!” she said as she hugged me even tightly.“Then why not come back home?”She grunted, “You know how much I love this place now!”“Yeah I know. But you said you missed me. Don’t you think it’s time to come back home?” I asked, slightly dropping hints.“Nah. I don’t want to,” she looked away, obviously not wanting the discussion.“Yerin! Coach is looking for you!” I heard someone call, and upon looking at the distance, there I saw Ms. Sunaka’s grim smile.“Ah, right, coming!” Yerin faced me once again, “I have to go. You stay here. I’ll be back
Chapter 020“Miss Xiao?” Qin called, making the latter to be awaken from her reverie, “You aren’t touching your food, are you feeling ill, Miss Xiao?” Qin probed as she watched the lady staring blankly at nowhere. Normally, Xiao would respond right away, but sometimes she wouldn’t, and that only means one thing. She’s ought to call her once more, this time it has been effective when Xiao turned to glance at her. She asked her the same question as before to which Xiao had half-heartedly answered with a yes. With a grim smile, Qin just shook her head as she proceeded back to the kitchen to wash the dishes. On the other hand, Xiao went back to staring at the wall blankly. The food was already prepared in front of her but she had no appetite. Thinking back, she seemed to be acting that way for the past two days. It’s like as if the news Mr. Jake had dropped back then has still yet to be processed inside her mind. ‘Cause even u
Chapter 021Skipping her usual crop tops, Xiao decided to change her to-go outfit for today: a cream beige knitted turtle neck body-hugging sweater tucking it in her plain white pencil skirt. As today is a special day where she has to be more formal, she grabbed her dark gray coat as she finished everything with a knee high black socks paired with a pair of midnight black ankle boots. She looked into the mirror as she examined herself. Flashing a smile, she realized the outfit suited her more. She didn’t know she would like this as this might have been the first time she ever tried wearing one. Usually, she would go for crop tops and jeans as her comfortable clothing line, but admittedly, changing some of your habitual things could be a good thing. And this one has been good for a change. Before heading out, she quickly snapped out her black purse that was laying atop on her side table. She looked at the mirror once again before she hung the purse over her right shoulde
Chapter 022Flashing a smile, Xiao entered the hospital as she greeted the guard, nurses and doctors she had met half way through towards the VIP area. After the heartfelt talk she had with Mr. Wilson, she realized she was already late for the scheduled time. Her father clearly told her not to be late, but look at it now, she’s walking nonchalantly as if she’s not running out of time. Who cares anyway, Xiao had thought as she slipped inside the VIP lounge leading to the personalized built-in restaurant. The Tatsunumi family member was the one who built the hospital, including her own attended university. It was personally built according to Xiao’s great grandfather’s taste in interior designs, Tobayashi Tatsunumi, who became a well-known architect during his time. He may be the person behind of those two famous infrastructures, but since one of them was sold to someone after its completion, so the sole owner of Kiyachi University wasn’t
Chapter 023It took about ten minutes for Xiao to return back to her seat. The people were loudly talking to each other as if there’s no tomorrow. Xiao couldn’t even understand the topic. As soon as she was seated, her father greeted her and she just responded the same. Unlike other businessmen, Xiao noticed that her father was the peculiar one as he seemed to be the most matured compare to others who acted so comfortably as if they’re just staying in their homes. When it comes to her father, he’s the complete opposite. He’s such a fine man; as she watched him slicing the steak so delicately. Xiao couldn’t hide her smiles as she stared at him. He was looking down but his eyelashes were still evident. He looked so calm amidst the danger he has been into recently. It’s as if he got no problems running inside his mind. He’s the actual type of a man that Xiao wants. The calm yet serious type. How she wished she could actually find s