Vivienne
I excitedly opened the envelope with my salary. Those who were working part-time like me, get their salary over-the-counter. Only those who were regular employees have bank account cards and were paid every fifteenth and last working day every month.
But I frowned as I counted the money from my envelope.
“W-What is this?” I murmured as I counted it for the second and third times. It really doubled my supposed salary.
“Huh? Is there any problem, Vivienne?” Aria asked as she approached me. Maybe she heard what I just said.
I turned to Aria and showed her all the money in my hands. “Look at this, Aria. Maybe they gave me the wrong envelope.”
“Really?” Aria got curious as well. “Look for the name on the back of the envelope.”
I followed her ins
Vivienne “I’m still sleepy…” I yawned and put down the book I am trying to read.I am alone in the classroom. Sheena invited me to dine with her at their family restaurant but I declined. Aside from the fact that I need to finish these books, I am also saving up. I wanted to buy a new scooter. I think using my old one wasn’t wise. It’s always in the auto repair shop. Since I have a salary increase, I surely can save for a new one. But for the meantime, I'll endure the old thing.I sighed and started to read again. Someone took the other book and sat above my table.“What are these? Are you trying to kill yourself?”I raised an eyebrow. “How can reading books kill one's self?”Raylie flipped the pages. He doesn’t seem interested in the book. He was ju
Vivienne“Look over there. He was at the shading area.” Aria keeps nagging me.“Come on, Aria. Let’s not talk about him. We might get scolded.”“Just look over there. Look. He was so handsome!”“Nah! Whatever.”“He was looking in our direction.”“Because we were chatting while working. Do you want him to take back our salary increase?” I hissed at her.I am actually worried that the new boss might do it for real. Brats tend to do things against something they do not like.“Nah.” Aria sighed and shut her mouth.Soon, I heard the production manager call out for me.“Come over here for a while, Vivienne.”I turned to the shading a
RaylieUntil three in the morning? Was she trying to kill herself? How in the world will she ever get rest?I am sitting on the swivel chair, in front of my office table. I was trying to figure out things. Mr. Dawnson was in his office too, dealing with some matters. He said he'll be off by twelve so I must leave too.But I just can’t leave if Vivienne was going to work until three in the morning.Someone knocked at my office.“Come in.” I said lazily.A server came with a tray of coffee and a sandwich.“Mr. Dawnson told me to deliver it to you, young master.”I just nodded and continued to do what I was doing.“Is there anything you want, young master?” She politely asked.“Nothing.”
VivienneThe bell rang at twelve midnight. The workers turned off the lights and find spots to sleep.“Come over here, Vivienne. I saw a nice spot for us.” I heard Aria called out.“Okay, I am coming.” I answered and turned to Raylie. I was about to ask him what his plans were but I heard the speakers from the production area turned on.“Paging Raylie, come over the office.” Mr. Dawnson's voice was all over the production area.I turned my back and started walking towards Aria. What am I thinking? Raylie can do whatever he wants. Why should I worry about him, though? He is the boss. He'll definitely lie comfortably at his office or drive back home already.I hadn't taken a few steps when Raylie grabbed my arm.“Come with me.” He firmly said. 
VivienneI got up off the bank as I yawned. It was still dark. Is the breaktime still not yet over? But I felt like I already slept a lot. I yawned and lied back to the soft and comfortable inclined office chair. I pulled the warm blanket up to my shoulder and…Wait!My eyes suddenly grew wide.Office chair… I am still at the office and I fell asleep!Oh my God! What am I going to do?!I hurriedly stood up and went to the panel wall. From there, I can see the production area.“Damn it! What am I going to do! I'm already late!”The employees at the production area were already busy doing their job and I was here, lying comfortably.“What is it? Why are you cursing when there’s still someone sleeping here?” I heard Raylie yawn.&n
VivienneI turned to my back while the professor was discussing our lesson. Raylie was still asleep on his table. The professor didn’t mind, of course. It was Raylie. The bulliest among all the bullies.I sighed. He must not have slept well. He drives me home before driving back to his house. How else would he ever get the chance to sleep?Until the class ended, Raylie was still sleeping.“What is this punk doing all night that he was sleeping in the class, first thing in the morning?” I heard Loki.“Nah! Maybe he stayed up late, playing online games.”“Seriously?! Ugh!”
VivienneI got up as the room started to get noisy. It seemed my classmates were done having their snacks. I yawned and crumpled my eyes when I noticed something on my table.It’s a hotdog sandwich and a juice drink. I turned around. It seems everybody was busy with their own business while waiting for the next class. I turned to Sheena.“Are these, yours?” I asked her, pointing to the food.“Huh?” Sheena frowned her forehead. “I thought it’s yours. It was already there when I entered the classroom.” She said and continued reading.“Ugh.” I looked around. The Titans weren’t here, yet. And no one seems suspicious. I can’t guess who left the food here
Vivienne“It’s cold. Why didn’t you dress warmly?”I looked back and saw Thore. I was on my way to work but my line leader phoned me not to come since they don’t need a lot of workers tonight. The rushed work will be done by eight so the day shift has to finish.The delivery of the other garments will arrive by two in the morning. That means the night shift can start working at four.I smiled at Thore. “Hey! Why are you out here?”Thore approached me. I was surprised he took off his scarf and put it on me.“There.” He said as he fixed the scarf. I could only whisper my thanks to him. “Well, I should be asking you the same question. Why were you out here? It’s cold outside.”I looked around. “I was about to buy something.”
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.