What is Living?
Have you ever dreaded living a lifeless life? If not, you probably don't know how excruciating such an existence is. That is what Rue Mallory's life. A life without a meaning. Imagine not wanting to wake up every morning but also not wanting to go to sleep at night. No will to work, excitement to spend, no friends' company to enjoy, and no reason to continue living.
How would an eighteen-year old girl live that kind of life?
Yes, her life is clearly depressing. That's exactly what you end up feeling without a phone purpose in life. She's alive but not living. There's a huge and deep difference between living, surviving, and being alive. She's not dead, but a ghost with a beating heart.
But she wanted to feel alive, to feel what living is. She hoped, wished, prayed but it didn't work. She still remained lifeless. Not until, he came and introduce her what really living is.
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Chapter: Chapter 16“I had been seeing you with Chayim this past few weeks, huh.” “It was just a mere interaction.” “So going at the café every morning was your kind of 'mere interaction'?” I rolled my eyes. “What do you need, Rebellious?” He folded his arms, a grin was plastered on his lips. “I was just asking,” he laughed. “You’re not fond of going out with someone especially a man to your favorite café.” I didn’t give him a response instead I continue flipping the pages of my book. There’s no point in answering his question, he’ll just going to throw question over and over again. He’s that annoying. “Curious.” He hummed. “It’s curious that you’re starting to be comfortable with a guy other than me and my twin.” “It’s called being friendly, ass.” He laughed. Rebellious wouldn’t just stop being so nosy, e? “Can you just go and flirt with your girlfriend instead?” I raised a brow. “You’re getting into my nerves.” He
Last Updated: 2022-01-06
Chapter: Chapter 15My emotions swirls and entangled like a thread. I found myself drowning with his eyes.“I believe we have something to talk about,” he said in his low baritone voice.I kept my face straight as I look at him.“There’s none,” I answered.He pursed his lips then folded his arms. “You’re still doing it, right?”My forehead creased. What is he talking about?“Doing what?”“Bingeing and purging.”I was stunned from what he said. I gulp. Panic consumes inside me. He really knows everything. I don’t know what to feel.No one has ever know what I had been doing in my life. Even what he just said right now. I always keep this to myself.Because no one can understand.My eyes narrowed when he started taking small steps towards me. I staggered backwards as I tightened my hold on my tote bag. He's ocean blue eyes were darkly staring at me.
Last Updated: 2021-12-08
Chapter: Chapter 14The first thing that welcome me when I woke up was his message. Chayim Neo: Good morning, hermosa. Isaiah 55:12, You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Start your day with a smile. I shut my eyes tightly, trying to calm myself. My heart is beating so fast! It’s just a good morning message and a bible verses but I look like a fool freaking out because of it. I inhaled sharply and rush into the bathroom when I saw the time. I hastily comb my hair as I grab my tote bag. I hurried out of the room while wearing the ID around my neck. I frowned when I heard a car horn outside the house. Rebel greeted me as I exited the gate. He as folding his arms while leaning onto his red Lexus car. He’s playing his car key with his fingers, looking at me with a playful smile etched on his lip. I roll my eyes as I went towards him. “Didn’t k
Last Updated: 2021-09-04
Chapter: Chapter 13I watched him stand up while I remain seating on the floor. Chayim turned to me and gave me a smile that causes my heart to react like crazy. He extended his hand on me. I unconsciously accepted his hand and gasp when he abruptly pulled me up. “Let’s buy some ice cream,” he chuckles. He didn’t let go my hand and grip it softly. He then grabs my totty bag on the floor and place it on his left shoulder. I puckered my lips trying not to smile. He looks so adorable in my totty bag. We walk outside the room holding each other hands. My cheeks flush at the thought of everyone seeing us in this state. We are both silent while walking towards the store. Some students are looking at us in surprise and confuse expression. I suddenly feel embarrass and uneasy with those looks. I feel so small. I’m with the famous Chayim Neo Fontanilla so it’s given that I should feel this. “Chocolate?” he asked when we enter inside the ice cream shop.
Last Updated: 2021-09-03
Chapter: Chapter 12“The social dyad is a group consisting of two people. It is the basic unit of socialbehavior.”I massaged my temples as I read our topic in Social Psychology: Interacting with People textbook. I keep reading the terms contained here but none of them enter my brain and I am unable to comprehend. I groaned frustratedly. Because of that man… “Argh! Focus Rue!” I tapped my cheeks and narrowed my eyes on the textbook. With that, I started reading the very first page of our topic. I push myself to focus from it despite of my trouble mind. Next week, Mrs. Chopin will give another quiz. I’m not a fan of procrastinating because I hate the idea of rushing, and being pressure to finish works at the last minute. I like being an ‘advance learner’. When I think it still not enough; I will find a way to go deeper into what I think I can understand. I'm the type of person who gets bored easily with something and finds distractions, so when I feel close to finishin
Last Updated: 2021-09-02
Chapter: Chapter 11“I’m nervous!”“What if I fail?!”“Omg! Here’s the result!”I watched how the students hysterically lined up; creating a ruckus in front of the announcement board. It's the judgement day. The day where our midterm exam result will come out. Their faces show how nervous they are as if the result will be the cause of their death. I remained calm in my position as I folded my arms and watched the students gathered in front of me. You can't say that I'm comfortable with this situation just because of my calm expression. Like them, I also feel anxious and nervous about the result. But I have confidence in myself. I am confident in those months or reviews and preparation that I did.Of course, if you were in my position you would definitely be complacent because you did something. Unlike others, when the midterm exam comes, they will have a realization that they should have prepared for the exam. T
Last Updated: 2021-09-01
Chapter: Chapter 19I still have that letter.“I literally find it in the trash can,” I mumbled to myself, reminiscing the embarrassing moment that I did years ago.Funny how I really want to read that letter. I want it so bad, that I didn’t feel ashamed from what I’d done.It’s all crumpled but I can still even read what was written on it. Nostalgic feeling surrounded me as I let out a subtle smile.The letter was…I have no words or rather than: words are not enough to describe it.For me, it was the most precious thing in the world.Imagine being able to receive a handwritten letter from that man. You’ll probably told yourself that you’re now ready to face death because of that. Because that man was so good at words.So good that even the best writer couldn’t even get close.It&rsq
Last Updated: 2022-01-09
Chapter: Chapter 18“Tomorrow will be the last game of Alpha team against the Golden Eagles.” Our club teacher told us.“I just wanted to remind you about your own roles, so better do it properly and correctly.” She glanced at the couple beside me before turning her attention to me.“We shouldn’t depend only to our club president,” she shook her head. “You need to work as a club not depending or leaning in your club president all the works. You’re not called a club for nothing.”After that, she dismissed us. She reminded us about our own works before she left.“Why does it seem like Ms. Concepcion’s pertaining to us?” Madeline pouted her lips and leaned on Caius.“That’s because you focus on flirting with each other instead of doing your own tasks,” I snorted. “You’re both living in the same h
Last Updated: 2022-01-08
Chapter: Chapter 17Loving can hurt, loving can hurt sometimesBut it’s the only thing that I knowWhen it gets hard, you know it can get hard sometimesIt is the only thing makes us feel aliveThe sky was shadowed in darkness. The rain fell like an ocean thrown from the sky. Thunder rumbled like a rock star on the stage. And a jagged bolt of lightning ripped the sky in half. The wind ran as if it was being chased. The sound of it was a strange song, howling and longing for a melody.We keep this love in a photographWe made these memories for ourselvesWhere our eyes are never closingHearts are never brokenAnd time’s forever frozen, stillI looked at the droplets of rain on the window. The song Photograph by Ed Sheeran was playing on my phone. I let out a sigh as I stood up. I blink when the song stop and replaced with ringtone.“Are you coming with us?” I sat on the bed.“It’s rai
Last Updated: 2022-01-07
Chapter: Chapter 16“Are you for real?!”I heard their gasps, letting out an exaggerated expressions. They found out the ‘pretend relationship’ of my cousin and Adira though I was the only one who knows that it’s a ‘pretend’ one. Here I was expecting my day to be a peaceful and away from noises, but it was far from my expectations. I closed my Coleen Hover book and placed it on my lap as I darted my eyes on my friends.“Don’t you have practice?” I murmured, slowly getting up and gathering my things.I felt their stares, giving me a curious look. They shouldn’t be here in the greenhouse. Right, how did they know that I’m here? Or more importantly, why are they here?“Oh, you’re here?” Maisie blink. “We didn’t saw you.”“Check your eyes,” I mumbled.She chuckled.
Last Updated: 2022-01-06
Chapter: Chapter 15Without awareness of the road or the rain; the car moved letting my thoughts scattered in my mind. I let my brain roam free and my heart in exploring new avenues.I lift my pointed finger, tracing the window shield. I saw my reflection on it. They say, when a door closes, another one opens but, the way I see it, when a window closes you can only see what could have been through its transparent surface. They’re devious, sly, and tricky the way they allow you to see through them.“Did you visit, Yellow?”My cousin’s pair of emerald eyes dropped on me. I can see an emotion in his eyes like my father. I nodded, still staring at the window shield.“It’s her birthday.” I mumbled. “How’s your date with your pretend girlfriend?” I tilted my head, smirking.A grin formed against my lips when I saw his reaction. His full lips parted; shock was evident on his face. I smirked, it seemed like he didn&r
Last Updated: 2021-10-06
Chapter: Chapter 14I was left alone after she said those words. I took a deep breath, and felt a pang of pain in my chest when I remembered what happened between me and Captain. I glanced at my watch. Their game is about to end.“Amber.”I sighed deeply before lifting my head to see him.“Grey.”He gave me a small smile and sat beside me. I remained quiet so as him. There’s no students here in the cafeteria because they’re all watching the game.“What time are you going tomorrow?” he asked. “Can I fetch you?”I bit my lower lip and shook my head. “You know that I always come alone, right?”“Right,” he chuckled. “You always want to spent time with her alone.” I smiled.I paused for a moment then took a deep breath before looking at him.“Do you hate me? Or did you?” I fiddled with my fingers. “I just want to know…you have
Last Updated: 2021-10-06