Chapter 42: AftershockFaith’s P.O.VI paced around my room impatiently, keeping a lookout at the wall clock in my room.Every second that passed by seemed like a decade and the more I waited, the more it felt like my heart would burst out of my chest in anticipation.I wish someone would just call me already. Be it good new or bad news…any news at all would be greatly appreciated at this moment.The clock struck two in the morning…and the sound made my nerves even more jittery.When I had first heard the news of Brandon’s accident…it had felt like my world had turned upside down…like I had just been abandoned inside a cold, dark room without any doors and windows and I couldn’t find my way out no matter where I turned.It was the same feeling I had when I had lost my parents…a feeling of complete numbness…complete disconnection from everything around me…that was until Debby had told me that he was still alive, still breathing. And I had seen a ray of light inside the darkness of that

Chapter 44: Apologies AcceptedFaith’s P.O.VI turned around slowly, my heart a wild tattoo against my ribcage that threatened to burst out of my chest at any instant.I hadn't expected Brandon to be awake.All night long, I had been thinking about every possible kind of scenario of what would happen when I got to see him again. I knew getting Debby to give into my request wasn’t going to be a big deal…but what about what came after? How was I going to deal with that?I had thought about it too. About how I was going to run into his embrace; wrap my arms around him tightly and tell him that everything was going to be alright.But now that I was here…facing Brandon…all my strength, all my courage just seemed to fly out the window.He was all beat up. And he looked terrible since the first time I saw him.His face wasn’t damaged, thanks to the helmet, but his right arm was bandaged from his elbow, down to his wrist and his left had too had visible scars, if not many. His left leg was in

Chapter 46: Mean GirlsFaith’s P.O.V“Alright class, since the semester exams are approaching us fast, I would like to take a test next week, to see how each of you are progressing this year.”Several groans sounded from all around me all at once. I would’ve joined in on the groans, if I had actually been paying attention to what the teacher had been saying. I had decided to come to school today instead of going to visit Brandon as usual, because I was worried that I might fall back in class again, and also, as the teacher mentioned…exams were coming up.“Since some of you joined us later than usual this year, I won’t be taking attendance into consideration,” Professor Jordan gave a side eyed glance in my direction as I sank in my seat. “However, those who have attended all classes from beginning till the end of semester do get an extra credit…since it’s only fair. Now, if we’re clear on that, let’s continue with class so that we can get ready for the test next week.”I opened my note

Chapter 48: Broadening My Horizon Faith’s P.O.V “What are you loser doing here?” Startled at that voice, I turned to find Nik standing near the edge of the trees, looking at us incredulously. But when she saw me, her eyes widened in shock. “Faith? What are you doing with them?” She asked me, looking back at Cole and Sagar. “I thought it was some creep looking in on the women’s team practicing our match. I’m sorry…I didn’t realize that you were here as well.” “O-oh…I…um…” my mind felt incredibly numb at the moment to come up with any kind of proper excuse. What was I doing here again? I couldn’t even remember… “We were just chatting.” Thankfully, Cole came up with the lamest excuse he could find; but I wasn’t complaining. At least he could still come up with an excuse. “She was asking us why Brandon didn’t come to school the past couple days.” “Oh! You’re right!” Nik came up to stand next to me, wiping her hair with the towel that she had around her neck. “So, why didn’t he come

Chapter 49: Relationship Status?Faith’s P.O.V“You did what?”I didn’t know what I should be more shocked at. The fact that Brandon orchestrated the entire event that led to the sisters hating each other…or the fact that he just openly confessed it to me without caring about how I might react to the news.Was this anything to be proud about?“I did what was necessary.” Brandon sighed, removing his hand from around my neck as he leaned back on his pillows. “If I hadn't, then Julia would’ve continued to bully you, continued to make your life miserable…and I wouldn’t have been able to help you.”This is something that I always found strange. “Why don’t you speak up?” I asked him now, genuinely curious. “Why don’t you tell Julia not to bully others or not to hurt the other girl? Wouldn’t it be better to just speak up and get it over with? To make it clear once and for all?”Debby’s voice still rang in my head from the other day…about how Brandon continued to use Julia to get back at Scot