Josh Rain MontezI forcefully tossed my cellphone onto the table, catching the attention of Ramil and Byron."Oh? What's wrong, bro?" Ramil asked."Nothing," I replied curtly."Nothing, but your eyebrows say otherwise," Byron teased.Ramil picked up my cellphone and started messing with it. I quickly grabbed it back, but he skillfully avoided me."Don't tell me you're in a bad mood because of Yannie Ace?" Ramil asked with a grin, holding my phone and inspecting its contents."Give that back!" I snapped."Yannie Ace?" Byron inquired."Yup, Yannie Ace, bro. Josh's new chick," Ramil explained to Byron."Ah, the textmate?""Yeah, that's her!"In the end, I successfully retrieved my cellphone from Ramil, swiftly hiding it in my pocket."So, a lover's quarrel?" Byron jokingly asked.I didn't respond and instead stood up, turning away from them."Hey, Josh! Where are you going?" Ramil called after me."To the library. I need to finish my plates," I replied lifelessly, continui

Josh Rain Montez"Hey, Josh! Long time no see. I thought you wouldn't come?""What made you think that I wouldn't go?" I lazily sat beside Ethan and reached for the bottle of alcohol he was drinking. I poured some into a shot glass and downed it. I felt the warmth of the liquid hitting my stomach."Rica said you're a good boy now," Ethan grinned at me while pouring alcohol into a shot glass and taking a sip."Really? Are you a good boy now, Josh? That's why you weren't here during the last session," Rodnie suddenly joined the conversation, squeezing himself between Ethan and me. He sat down there."I was just busy these past few days because of our game," I replied, refuting their claims."Oh? Is that so? I thought it was because someone's prohibiting you," Rodnie said with a sly smile."What?""Hey, Josh! Why are you here?" We turned our heads when Sissy, accompanied by Sydney, came out of the kitchen. Ethan sweetly smiled at Sydney and gestured for her to sit beside him."Wh

Yannie Ace RuizI quickly checked my phone when it vibrated due to a received chat.Rica: See you, Yannie! Take care of you and your friend (smiley emoji)Me: See you, Ate. Take care, too.After replying to Ate Rica, I looked at myself again in front of the mirror in the ladies' room of the mall where Veron and I agreed to meet. I had just arrived and immediately headed to the restroom to check my appearance once more. Once I finished, I left and grabbed my phone to send Veron a message informing her that I was already here.Before I could type a message for her, her name suddenly appeared on my phone's screen. I quickly answered her call."Hello, Veron?""Yannie!""I was just about to text you. Where are you? I'm here—""Yannie, I'm sorry," Veron swiftly interrupted me from the other end of the line."Huh?""There's an emergency at home.""Emergency?""Yes. I'm sorry, Yannie, but I might not be able to make it. Honestly, I've already changed, but my mom needs me at our ea

Yannie Ace RuizI woke up because of the sunlight hitting my face from the window of my room. I slowly opened my eyes and checked the time on the clock hanging on the wall. It was already past nine in the morning. I stretched and finally got up, sitting on the edge of the bed.Today is Sunday, but due to not feeling well since I got home yesterday, I informed Mrs. Maricel that I wouldn't be able to come to the store today. She agreed, and Jomar would take care of the store. I apologized to Jomar, and he assured me that it was okay.I didn't feel well last night. I had a headache and a cold, probably due to arriving late with Jomar on our way back to Biñan.I grabbed my cellphone from the table beside my bed, and my eyes widened when I saw that I had one missed call. My heart raced before I even checked who called. I wasn't mistaken when I saw Josh's name. He called around 3 a.m. this morning. My phone was on a silent mode, so I didn't wake up when he called.I swallowed quickly as

Josh Rain MontezEach beat of my heart echoes loudly as I continue driving my car. I was supposed to stay in Samar for ten days, but since our foundation's mission concluded early and successfully, we headed home earlier today.I directed my way to Las Piñas, where my car was parked, and now, I am currently traveling towards Biñan... towards Yannie.During my time in Samar, Yannie never left my thoughts. I tried to distract myself and focus on the other tasks, but whenever I had free moments, she would occupy my mind entirely. I couldn't shake off the memory of her tearful eyes because of me. With each passing hour and day, it felt like I longed to talk to her or see her. So, whenever I had a chance to find a signal in that province, I made sure to do so. And whenever my phone caught a signal, Yannie was the first person I contacted. However, I failed every time, never managing to speak to her even once in all my attempts. I started to think maybe she didn't want to talk to me anymo