[katalina]The team that was supposed to fix the car's tire arrived. Meanwhile, Ian was still on hisbphone, busy playing games. "I'll go to the nearest convenience store," I told him. I suddenly feel hungry, despite the fact that I finished esting breakfast. Ian responded to me using a nod.I gues that is more than enough confirmation that he knew where I am about to. While I was walking on the side of the road, I instantly recognize a printed tarpaulin of a handsome man. Hunter Collins. There were small circle of friend gathered in front of the poster. And I couldn't stop myself from coming near them and eavesdrop whike theybare talking. "He's so perfect, isn't he?" "Agreed. Not only does he have good looks, but he also have a kind heart. Like providing funds for the orphans, LGBTQ community, elderly — and any other community house that helps other people." "Indeed. He also answered my prayers by granting me a scholarship. Since I can't pay tuitions because of inflations and

[katalina]I stopped on my tracks and looked around. This shouldn't be happening right now! The plan won't work he saw us. Hunter! I lowered my head and walked to the fountain in front of the building. It's the only spot that I found to somehow, hide "us" from Hunter. My heels stopped when I heard his footsteps coming near me. "You walk too fast," he commented, catching his breath. I turn around. Silently praying that no one —especially those people who knew mew— would see us right now.I am talking about my editor, Jerry! "What are you doing here?!" my voice slightly raised. He scoffed. "You still work for me, Katalina. Watch your tone," there's a hint of irk in his voice. I bit my lower lip and slowly nodded my head. "I-I'm sorry, S-Sir." "Why didn't you tell me?" "T-Tell you what?"

[katalina]My soul almost left my body. By the time I opened the door of Hunter's office, he was opening the door on the other side too. I jolted in surprise. "Geez!" I cluctched my chest. Oh, God! I feel like I'm going to faint. "Hey. What took you so long?" Hunter asked, rubbing the back of his neck. "I didn't mean to startle you," he added. I nodded my head. Hunter moved aside as I entered the office. "It's okay. I had two cups of coffee. That's why I get nervous easily," I lied. Hunter closed the door behind me. "Who's the man you're talking?" I stopped on my tracks. Did he see me?How?Why?But the most important question is, did he hear us?

[katalina]The day goes on and Hunter forgot about what happened earlier. Although, he didn't make it such a bigvdeal. But knowing I am lying, it felt so terrifying for me. I watched his back while answering the phone. If I was the same person back during my first week here, I would eavesdrop. But now? Not anymore. But I need to speed things up. A month could be like in a vblibk of an eye. And I might lose everything I hoped for. And I don't want it. "Okay, thank you," Hunter ended the call. He turned around and face me. "Would you mind cooking our dinner tonight?" he askee all of a sudden. I nodded my ehad without hesitation. "Sure! Do you have guests for tonight?" Hunter nodded his head. "Yeah. Not just an ordinary guests but our batchmates!" My forehead creased. We've never been in the same school. What is he talking about?"Classmates but—""David and Lago? They knew you, Amanda."If Hunter didn't call my name, I'll answer him like how I used to know as Katalina. But I

[katalina]By the time we arrived at Hinter's place, I went to the kitchen quickly. I was tense. My forehead was sweating, I felt anxious and scared at the same time. Like heck if I know if the dishes are salted well or not. No matter how hard I try to focus my mind on the dish, I'd still have this thought that everything will end tonight if they found out the truth. I'm hoping they wouldn't. Hunter's batch mate are someone that I don't know on a personal level. If the stars align for me tonight, I'll be able to execute whatever disguise I am using and things will turn out the way I expected it to be. My heart pounded so fast when I heard a doorbell. "It must be them, Amanda!" Hunter's voice originated from the stairway as he descended. Oh shit!