Perhaps I shouldn't have agreed, perhaps I didn't make a mistake by agreeing, I couldn't say. I just knew that the measure of discomfort which I was feeling at that moment couldn't be compared to anything. Nathan belched from his drink."This side is quite pleasant, let's sit over here." Henry suggested. Even though we had made reservations, we had not been able to pick a perfect spot for the four of us. I was the only lady so I must be comfortable, at least, with one of the men. Nathan jumped on the chair, on our way he had childishly expressed his longing to return to the kindergarten and see his friends over there. But if only he knew how unsettled his mother's mind was. He couldn't comprehend.I looked up at the sky as we sat under an umbrella, there was no hint of sun. Ah, the beach would have been pleasant if it were Summer but then we seemed forever stuck in this wintry spell. I shut my eyes for a moment, imagining myself stretched out on the shore, it was so vivid I could brin

LaylaI woke up to the smell of pancakes later that evening, the aroma filling the hotel room where Henry had lodged us, and I smiled at his figure which stood by the window."You're awake..." He said when he saw me."Yes. How long was I asleep for?"He got closer to the bed to help me sit up,"About two to three hours, not too long for a nap"I gasped, "That's long. Where is Nathan and Leo?""They must be having so much fun because they haven't called or come back yet though, I sent the name of the hotel, and it's addressed to Leo.""Okay.""I thought you might be hungry when you woke up, so I ordered some room service.""Oh, nice."He took the tray from the dresser to the bed and placed the steaming cup of chocolate and pancakes before me, "it smells nice.""I know right.""What about you? Are you not hungry?""I'm fine""We could share.""I'm good, seriously.""Okay."I smiled and went on to wolf down the food. Guess I was hungry after all, even though I had eaten with the three of

Ariadne Turns out the guy was the girl's ex-boyfriend and had tried to harass her because he couldn't understand why she would want to break up with him."Men," the lady who was heavily pregnant said with a nod, and we watched the police take care of the rest.After that, we found ourselves in a drinks café, mostly because the other lady couldn't drink alcohol."Are you okay?" I asked, much unlike me, and she nodded."Thank you... For catching... Me,"Seems like she had forgotten she was arguing over her reservations earlier."You are welcome.""What would you like to have?" The waiter asked and I shook my head."I'm good, though I would like a packaged red velvet cake to go."My dessert from the restaurant had sadly been crushed by the incident and I needed my sugar."Okay, ma'am,""I would like a smoothie.""Okay, ma'am."The lady left and we stared at each other."So... You're an actress, right?""I thought you did your research already.""Yes, but you know...""Are you being this

SofiaI couldn't concentrate in class, mostly because of the subject being taught. History was my least favorite subject and I detested it.Apart from that, Eugene was also beside me making some funny faces and that made me laugh silently."You're being silly" I whispered."Whatever." He winked at me."Eugene and Sofia, would you please tell the class what I said about the Second World War." The teacher called on you and I swallowed hard. I wasn't even listening to what she had been saying since.The class finished a few minutes later with I and Eugene having humiliated ourselves and I glared at him playfully, "You caused that.""What do you mean? You were the one who was talking loudly." He countered.I stopped by my locker and grabbed the textbooks for the next class."You just wouldn't admit it, would you?"He rolled his eyes."Come with me" he suddenly said

LaylaI was sketching a country-style summer skirt on my desktop when the doorbell rang, and I went to open it.I gasped at the huge bouquet that greeted me, "what?"Henry's face popped into view from behind them, "Henry?"He shifted the bouquet to one side and hugged me before handing it over to me, "Wow, they're so pretty.""Just as you are.""What's the occasion though?" I asked, blushing at his statement."Nothing, must there be an occasion to give the woman of my heart flowers.""Stop, did you learn how to woo a woman during your business trip?"He smiled, "how have you been?""Great" I replied."And Nathan?""He's still at school.""You look pretty, by the way."I was literally in a loose shirt with shorts underneath and my hair in a bun. No way I looked so pretty."Thank you," I muttered.He smiled and followed me to my stud