Vivienne
I felt a bit dizzy. The sun was freaking hot, so I decided to take a seat on one of the scattered concrete benches in the school field. I guess it was better if I chose not to attend school today. There's this Homecoming Week, and all of the students and the teachers were busy for the event. The Student Council lead by Thore was on the field to facilitate the event too.
This is the reason why I haven't seen him for a while now.
“Students are not allowed to hang out here, especially when there's a school activity that was taking place.”
I heard a grumpy voice coming near me.
“I was just resting.” I bravely answered the guy who was frowning at me. I looked around. “And I don't think I might inconvenience anyone here. The activities were taking place at the high school field.”
“Yeah, right. This is the college extension, so what does the high school student doing
Vivienne “The brute was planning on courting you.” I snatched the sticky note from Thore's hand. That was the same sticky note I saw in my chair this morning. “Rocky was one of the menacing students at the College of Arts .” He added as I take my seat. Rocky, that must be the guy who asked for my number yesterday. I saw him leaving our classroom this morning. And that was when I found the sticky note with his number and name. Nah! As if I am interested. “Darn! Why the hell those college bullies were into you?” Thore silently growled from my back. It's a good thing the class hasn’t started yet. Tomorrow will be going to be another busy day for him since it will be Unity Day. “Why do you sound upset?” I asked away as I turned to him. I just don’t understand Thore's reaction. Why the hell he seems too affected? I mean, did he likes me? ‘In your dreams.’ M
VivienneThe class ended quickly. The event was still going and Thore was still not in the class. I kind of missing him whispering nonsense on my back. I actually missed him. Maybe because he is the only person who was good to me in the class.I sighed. What am I thinking? Thore was out of my league.I was about to take a nap since no one was there in our classroom. I need some sleep because I need energy for my part-time tonight. But then Jessica suddenly barged in.“Come with us.”Jessica grabbed my hand while her friend Jien, who was always with her, took my bag.“Where to?” I asked, confused.“We’ll have lunch.”“But—”“Let’s eat first. You can do whatever you were about to do after we eat.”But I was about to sleep. I couldn’t do it later.Jessica was nice to me, so I give in. And
Raylie's POV“Hey!”Thore covered my mouth to keep me silent.“You’ll wake her up.” He said and stands up from the blanket.I slumped down the grassy land and he sits beside me. Thore took a glance at Vivienne, who was deep asleep in the blanket.“When she was sleeping like that, she looks so fragile that I wanted to protect her,” Thore whispered, which made me turned back at him.He was still gazing at Vivienne.“Get a life, Thore. She’s stronger than you know.” I told him.I keep reminding myself that I was not supposed to get angry at him. We have this bro code that we shouldn’t mess with each other's girl.But still, Vivienne wasn’t anybody’s girl. She was not his and not mine, as well. So, she was out of the question, right?And why am I always checking the status? It's not so me.“Do you
Vivienne“Vivienne, please? We can’t finish the work if we didn’t agree.” Jessica insisted. She was even smiling slyly. I know she was just playing Cupid again.“Fine.” I finally agreed and took the rug from Chris. It’s fine to sweep the top area than mopping the floor.I climbed to the ladder while keeping myself from wincing. I use my right hand that was injured, to sweep the top of the lockers, while my left hand was leaning for support. It was the hardest duty I had ever done in my entire life. But I managed to survive and endure it until we’re done.Chris and Jessica bid goodbye. They offered to have lunch with them but I declined. I have my plans, anyway.I was about to exit the locker room but I got startled to see Raylie standing outside.I gasped when he suddenly walked towards me. His face was dark and I couldn’t fath
VivienneI plopped down to my bed. I just received a text message from work, telling me I shouldn't come to work tonight. Maybe the workload wasn’t that much. I am a bit dismayed. That means my salary this week will be less. But maybe, it was for the best. I can rest my arm.I went to the bathroom to clean and changed into casual. But while getting clothes from my wardrobe, I saw the coat hanged together with mine.It was Thore’s.Oh! I almost forgot about this. I quickly changed and took the coat from the wardrobe. I grabbed a paper bag in my drawer then I dialed Raylie’s phone. I only had his number because he became my master.“What?” That’s the grumpy voice that greeted me. I just rolled my eyes. Same old“Give me Thore's number.”“Why?”“Just because.”“He was with me. Just talk to him now.&rdqu
RaylieI was just curious so I followed Thore when he left my house. The twins enjoyed the billiards and didn’t mind them. I ended at the park and saw Vivienne handing Thore a paper bag. It turns out it was his coat. I remembered the rumors of Vivienne getting shield by Thore. So, it was not just a rumor. It was true.I shouldn’t be surprised knowing it. From the four of us, Thore is the silent and kind-hearted type. He wasn’t like that before. Until her sister died. It must be his wake-up call to not make fun of the weak. We were certainly harmless bullies before. We didn’t care about other students unless they didn’t inconvenience us. But after what happened to Raylie’s sister, we became sensitive to other students. The impact was greater on Thore. Maybe because it was his sister who got bullied and jumped off the rooftop.I felt sorry for my friend. It was only t
RaylieI was surprised and didn’t realize I slipped my tongue. I turned to Vivienne who was throwing a death glare at me.“I mean nursing her pocket since she was broke, as you said. She accidentally broke my friend's phone.” I immediately amended what I just said.“Oh, I am so sorry for that. Is the problem has been settled? How am I going to repay you, then?”“That’s nothing, Mrs. Alfonso.”“Oh, join us for dinner, then. I'll just prepare the table.”“Mom! You shouldn’t feed this brute. The stocks were just enough for us for a month!” Vivienne yelled at her Mom who went to the kitchen.“Nah! Giving him dinner would not hurt. After all, you are indebted to him.”“Indebted my ass.” She whispered, shooting a dark glare at me. “What book do you need to borrow? Tell me then leave!
Vivienne“Heck! What am I going to do now?” I cursed under my breath.I stayed outside the classroom. I am afraid to enter the classroom. It just now that it dawned to me what I just said to Raylie last night. I've acted recklessly and let my pride ruled over me.What if he told everyone that I am living in slumps? Well, I know how society treated those in the lower class. Not that I am just embarrassed. It’s actually one of the things. But the main reason I want to keep it is to avoid getting my life worst than ever.I turned my back. I was still in doubt. But what if he suddenly grows a heart? I remembered he genuinely said to my mother that he likes our food. That night, I saw a totally different version of Raylie’s personality.“Penny for your thoughts?”I turned to face the guy who talks behind me.“Why are you still outs
Vivienne It’s been a month and I am always there at Raylie’s villa, taking care of him while sharing with him the lessons that we had at school. He insisted on making me stay in the villa and I agreed just because he has to recover from his wounds and fractures. I told him I’ll be back in the apartment once he is fully recovered. Sometimes, I thought he was just faking the pain already just to keep me in the villa. His face was totally healed and he can walk already. Sometimes he was still limping and complained he was in pain but I usually caught him walking straightly. Just like now. He was walking on the pavement in his garden. It’s Saturday morning and we usually hang out in his garden during weekend mornings. I fished out my phone from my pocket and took a video of him walking. Then I silently walked towards him. “Boyfriend!” I yelled behind his back. Raylie seemed to be startled and stopped walking on the pavement. He started to
Raylie When I opened my eyes, I was in a hospital suite. Vivienne was there. And her eyes were red. I guess she was crying, again. “Oh, my God! You’re awake!” Vivienne quickly hugged me. I gathered her to my chest. “How long have I been asleep?” I whispered. “Almost twenty-four hours.” “And I guess you were crying for more than twenty-four hours. Look at your eyebags. Did you even take a nap?” “How could I sleep? You haven’t woken up since you collapsed in the building!” She hissed and let go of me. “And what kind of brain do you have? Why didn’t you call the police? You should not go there alone!” Vivienne started to nagged. “Right, you should not go there alone.” Logan entered the room together with Loki and Thore. “You’re such a fool! Wh
Raylie I asked Vivienne to live in the condo unit I took for her but she insisted on moving into the old apartment they used to live in. She said she paid for the rent for the whole Spring season. She felt better staying in the place where she paid with her hard earned money rather than in a comfortable condo unit that I provided for her. I don’t get it but I just agreed. After what just happened, after what we faced, I don’t want us to fight again. “It’s been a while since we went to the park together. I want to go there again.” Said Vivienne. It’s already dark. We enjoyed hanging out together with our friends. We went to the mall after school, played arcades and ate dinner together. It’s been a while since we laughed like that. And it feels so good. “Aren’t you tired?” Vivienne shook her head. “I wanted to go t
RaylieChloe went inside my room. Surprisingly, she had my phone. She threw it above my bed, beside me. I turned to her, stunned.“How did you get this?” I asked her.“I made a deal with Dad and Mom just to get that, your cards and for you to go back to school. So, you should do better at school starting tomorrow. Don’t skip school ever again, understand? You go to school and don’t do something foolish or you’ll be locked here again.”I sighed and plopped on the bed. “How can I do that? The only reason why I am coming to school wasn't there anymore.” I lazily closed my eyes.Thore and the twins told me that Vivienne and her family moved to a small town far from here. I tried to come to her but I couldn't. And even now that Chloe made a deal with our parents, I am certain Dad won’t let me come to wh
Vivienne St. Louis was a fishing village. How can Mom make pickles here? I sighed. It’s been three days since we moved here and Mom hasn't found a job. Me as well. How can a highschool student find a job in a small town like this? I sat on the wide seawall while watching the sundown. It’s always like this everyday since the first day. Mom would go to the shoreline to buy a bunch of new catched fish and she would sell it in retail at the town. While Vianna transferred to the nearby school. I felt sorry for Vianna. I know it’s hard for her too. And me, I don’t know what to do. I haven’t processed my papers from Brixton yet. All I just want is to escape from there. I sighed. I was thinking what are they doing right now? Were they happy? Is everyone celebrating the newly engaged couple? How about Raylie. Why didn’t he come that night? Thore said that it’s Raylie
Raylie “Let me out!” I shouted at the security guard. But they just pushed me back inside the main door. “You can’t go out, young master. That’s what the master told us.” Every exit was being guarded. I was about to come and meet Thore and Vivienne that night but my father’s men blocked me. My Dad even informed them to fight me if I insisted on going. As long as I am alive, it’s fine even if I am hurt. And that’s fucking bullshit! They arrange my engagement without my knowledge! I was surprised to hear the announcement. And I am sure Vivienne was confused as hell. I wanted to explain to her. I wanted to tell her that I will break the engagement even if it will cause me and my parents to disinherit me. I don’t care! My parents were already controlling Chloe’s life and I won’t let them do it to me too. I start
Vivienne I was surprised to see that Mom was home when I came. I thought she’ll going to scold me for coming home late but she just asked me if I wanted to drink milk before going upstairs. “Why are you still awake? Were you waiting for me?” I felt guilty about that. I waited for nothing while keeping my Mom awake and waiting for me to come home. I am sure Vianna told her I went to my classmate’s birthday party. Mom gave me a soft smile. “I can’t sleep. That’s it.” Her voice was sad. I went to the counter top and sat across from her. I realized our things were packed. Why did she pack it? “What’s the matter, Mom? Is everything alright?” She smiled at me again. Then her tears rolled down. “We paid for the next month’s rent, right?” I nodded. “Actually, we pa
Vivienne We were starting to enjoy the party when the center stage was suddenly lightened up. The host took the microphone and started the show. He first presented the birthday celebrant, then the parents of Szane. I don’t know what else he was talking about but it seems to me that the party wasn’t all about the birthday celebrant but also the announcement of how their family businesses were going. “Raylie, your Mom asked me to bring you to their table.” Loki said. He just came from somewhere after taking a call. “They were here?” Raylie asked, confused. “You didn’t know?” He threw his head back then turned to me. I don’t know what to say. Raylie took my hand and pulled me to stand up. “Come. I’ll introduce you to my parents.” I started to panic and slipped my hands from his grasp.
VivienneIt’s the night of the party. Raylie picked me up at the expensive salon he rented to accommodate my needs. Well, I don’t need anything to get fixed. A light makeup and slight curls in my hair were just enough. I don’t want anything fancy. But all the simplicity I wanted had been covered with the elegance of the red gown that Raylie bought for me.Even the stilettos stand out. I don’t usually use heels but I guess, the occasion asked for it. I once wished to dress up like how I did before. And I guess, tonight is the best time to do it.“Gosh! Your prince was already waiting for you, Ms. Alfonso. Hurry up!”Suzette called out for me. She’s the one who did my hair and make up.“Thanks for everything, Ms. Suzette.” I said with a wide smile, giving my reflection a final glance.