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BLUE, RED, AND WHITE

Kyrian’s POV For a long time, the only colors I saw were blue, red, and white. I saw what seemed like the clouds and the sky. They were all blue at first as if it was such a great day to go to the park with your lover. I saw the bubbles made by the children and I heard their laughter. The sky turned red suddenly, the clouds and the sun bloody red. I saw what I deemed to be demons chasing after me with fire on their heads and with long swords in their hands, the longest I have ever seen. Then it all went white or rather, blank. I saw nothing and everything and then I heard it, the beeping of the heart monitor. I clutched what I could and opened my eyes forcefully. I was gasping by the time I woke up and there was a nurse watching me. “Can you hear me?” She was asking. “How many fingers are this?” I was too stunned to reply. She waited for a bit and then she walked away. By the time she came back, she was with someone dressed as a doctor and a man who was clearly a security guard fr

OLD HABITS DIE HARD

Connie’s POV The moment I heard that Kyrian was awake, I discharged myself from the clinic just like he had done. I could argue that my condition was much better than his when he left and that I didn’t run into a heavy snow, the fact remains that I discharged myself. To think that I had done that just for Kyrian to treat me like this, I felt like I had played a losing game. I mean, I just saved him from sure death. I thought I had earned the right to talk to him and have him listen. But that wasn’t the case and I was clearly furious. I rushed into the restroom where I cried my eyes out. It was due to anger and a recollection of how I had pulled him out that snow. Even thinking about it was hard for me. I washed my face after I had finished crying and stepped out. I was shocked to find Kyrian standing right outside the restroom. “You shouldn’t be here,” I said instantly. “I know this is near the female restroom but I had to come. The nurse said that was where you went. I am not a

SHADOW FROM THE PAST

Kyrian’s POV “Good boy,” Connie said, smiling with her eyes. “Boy!” I exclaimed. “I am a grown man.” She smiled even more pleasantly, “Do you realize you look really cute when you talk like that?” I glared at her, “Why would I want to be cute? It’s not as if I’m five years old.” “Cutey pie,” she teased me further. “Come to mummy.” I looked her in the eye and asked, “Did you move from calling me cute to flirting with me?” It was her turn to get defensive, “Why would I flirt with you? Don’t be absurd.” “But that’s what you are doing—” I insisted. “How would you explain ‘come to mummy’? I doubt you have a reasonable explanation. Just accept you were trying to flirt with me. It’s totally normal, it only shows that you are a healthy woman.” “No,” she insisted strongly. “It was a slip of the tongue.”“Sure, anything that makes you feel better,” I chuckled. A knock on the door stopped her conversation and Connie went to see who was at the door. I noticed her body language change the

MARKING TERRITORY

Connie’s POV I remained outside while my lousy boyfriend talked with his ex-girlfriend as if it was nothing. Fuck it, maybe I shouldn’t have left so easily. I could have put up more of a fight. Now it was too late and there was nothing I could except… spy on them. I tiptoed towards the door and placed my ear, hoping to hear their conversation. I heard no voices but I persisted. “Miss Connie,” someone called. “Later, I’m busy,” I replied instantly. Two seconds later, I turned urgently to find Harlow standing right in front of me. I was breathing heavily and she took a step back. “Are you okay?” she asked. I flashed a smile at her, “Of course, I’m fine. I haven’t been better.”“Ah, I see,” she nodded. “I was just going to say I have been instructed to bring you back to the house.” “What?” I asked. “I understand that you are Kyrian’s girlfriend but you are also one of the contestants. The viewers would want updates about Kyrian from you. The car has been prepared to take you,” Ha

FOR THE CAMERAS

Connie’s POV A sudden melody hit the speaker and what followed was Pat’s excited tone. “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to Playbook,” Pat said, her voice on a high pitch. “Oh sorry, we never left anyway.”A dry laughter followed and I frowned at it. “Special orders, guys. Gather in the meeting hall in ten minutes. See you there, lovies.” Lovies? Now she was being way too informal. I didn’t mind though and even if I did, I wouldn’t say it. Hori stood up and I did too. Both of us walked to the meeting hall where the others had started to gather. In exactly ten minutes, Pat appeared before us, looking more serious than her earlier tone had suggested. She wore black heels and a long black gown. She was wearing red lipstick. It was so sparkly and if she had worn red heels, I would have confirmed she was one of those devil’s special agents from one of the horror movies I’d watched. “Is this everybody?” she asked. “Yes,” we answered in a chorus. Her eyes darted left and right as if

THE CHALLENGE

Connie’s POV The couples giggled in excitement and planned their strategy for dinner while I remained alone. I didn’t even have a dish in mind yet. Even my most trusted ally, Hori, went to stay with Sean. They were a team, I was the only one who didn’t have someone to partner with. It was 6pm when the melody hit the speaker again. It annoyed me this time around and I suddenly understood how North Koreans would feel whenever their great leader was making an announcement. Maybe they felt pride though, who knows? It was time for the challenge. “Please go to your stations, everybody,” Pat instructed. “Today, you will be making a simple dish. You do not have any boundaries, just make what you would consider your best dish. You have an hour and thirty minutes and it starts now.” As if it had been choreographed, each couple swung into action. The girls rushed into the pantry to grab the ingredients while the guys started to prepare the basics. Right, there was an exception. Sean was the

THE CHALLENGE II

Connie’s POV Of the couple, Chef Abby appeared to be the strict one. She seemed like the type that was too focused and barely had fun. This was a reality show, I thought she had to loosen up. This wasn’t Masterchef and she was not Ramsay Gordon either. “I’m sorry, chef,” I muttered an apology. “Pray your dish tastes good, that’s the only kind of apology I accept,” she replied. She grabbed a fork and tasted the pasta for a second time. Maybe she wasn’t able to taste it well the first time. “It tastes quite bland,” she said, frowning. “Did you add enough salt to the pasta?” “Well…” I turned to Kyrian, hoping he would answer. However, he kept silent. “Who made the pasta?” Chef Abby asked. From the look on her face, she was going to chew out whoever made it. Well, it was me and now I had to confess. “I…” “It doesn’t matter who made it,” Kyrian’s voice overshadowed mine. “Connie and I are a team. Be it insults or praises, we will accept it as a team.” “Loosen up, my friend,” Chef

FOR THE LOVE OF OPERA

Kyrian’s POV At 12 midnight, I woke up with Connie and both of us tiptoed down to the hallway. The indoor lights were mostly off so we made it unscathed. However, it would be a different story for the outdoors. Connie held me back as soon as I tried to walk out of the main door. “What’s the plan?” she asked in a low tone. I bent to her eye level, “It is simple. There are three ways to leave the house. The first is—” “Just tell me your plan,” she said firmly. “I was getting there,” I insisted. “We can’t take the main gate because of the security guards. Also, we can’t jump over the fence because it’s too high. I mean, I can but you would probably break your legs if you try.” She hissed, “Don’t you dare undermine me.” “Sure,” I nodded. “Anyway, my plan does not involve having your legs broken. Have you ever noticed the building next to the house?” “Which one?” she asked. “You will see,” I held her hand as we crept outside the door. It was well lit in most of the places but you

ACTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES

Kyrian’s POV I stepped forward and pulled Connie behind me. I was the brain behind this idea and whatever consequence would arise from it, I intended to face it alone. “I see everyone is here,” I muttered. I had tried not to sound nervous but I failed. My voice was shaky, everyone could tell. “You have kept us busy at this time of the night,” Director Vress replied with a coy smile. “Come with me, we will have to discuss this reckless behavior of yours at length.” Director Vress turned to leave. “Can it wait till tomorrow?” I asked, causing him to stop in his tracks. “It has been a long day for Connie. I think she should be allowed to get some sleep and we can all talk about it tomorrow.” “You are pulling my legs, aren’t you?” he asked with a straight face. But I wasn’t, why would he think that? “If you don’t like the option, you can see me alone right now,” I suggested. “I was behind this idea and its execution. Whatever punishment you intend to give, I want it directed at me

IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY

Connie’s POV I buried my head in my hands the moment I heard Kyrian apologize. I had known him for a while now but he was never the type to bend to the likes of Director Vress. He had been humbled in my presence and there was nothing either of us could do about it. “Your apology is accepted, make sure you are on your best behavior till your time in the house runs out,” Director Vress said, his voice filled with thrill. “You know there will be eviction in two days, make sure you are part of the ten people that will remain.” Kyrian didn’t reply, neither did I. “You can leave now,” Director Vress added. I stood up and started to walk out of the room with Kyrian. I was stopped by Director Vress’s voice, “Not you, Connie. Kyrian can go but you will stay behind.” Kyrian stepped forward again, “I’m not leaving without her.” Director Vress stared at him as if he was insignificant, “I thought we had an agreement. Do you really want me to kick you out? Take your leave before I change my m

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