Vivienne
I got released from the hospital right after I finished my IV. Railey insisted on driving us home though Mom and I kept declining the offer. Mom was grateful enough to Railey for paying my hospital bill.
In the end, he still drives us home.
“I’ll get going, Mrs. Alfonso.” Railey politely said. “And for Vivienne to get enough rest.”
Mom and I nodded.
“Take care, young master.”
Railey went to his car and drove away. I turned to enter the gate to our house. Mom followed me with my school bag that my friends brought to the hospital.
Vianna was home already. She greeted us and hugged Mom.
“How are you, big sis?” Vianna turned to me. "I heard what happened."
“I’m good.” I smiled at her, a little embarrassed. "It's embarrassing, you know. I got hospitalized because of stomach cramps."
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Vivienne“R-Raylie!” I exclaimed. I was surprised to see him outside of our gate. “What are you doing—”I stopped talking when he suddenly tossed off something towards me. To my surprise, my reflexes quickly worked and I caught it.A key?I turned to Railey. “What is this?”“Are you an idiot? Don’t you know what that is? That’s a key.”“I know it’s a key but why are you giving me this?”He pointed something with a snout, just right in my back. I turned back.I gasped. My eyes widened. It’s a brand new scooter!I turned back to Railey. He just shrugged.“Why are you so poor? I can’t bear seeing you always running towards the gate of the school. I wanted to give you a car but I know you will decline since you prefer a scooter. So, take it at least.”I threw m
Railey I was all smiles the whole time of the class discussion. She took my hand. Was she trying to give me the initiative? I don’t know. Vivienne was so hard to predict. But then, I was still happy. Breaktime came. I was about to approach Vivienne but she went with Chelsea and Sheena. I hurried to them and blocked their way. “Aren’t you going to eat with me?” I asked. “Huh?” She asked, confused. “Why would I do that? I am with my friends.” I frowned. “Silly! I guess it’s your first time being in a relationship. Of course, that’s the normal thing that teen couples do. Eat together. Go out together.” “We are not teen couples.” Vivienne cut Chelsea out. I was stunned. Did I assume too much? Is grabbing my hands didn’t mean anything to her? I gritted my teeth in embarrassment. “Then, why did you come to school together? Why are you holding hands?” Vivienne seemed to get
VivienneI frowned at my food tray. The servers from the cafeteria seem too odd. They keep putting a lot of food in my tray. It seems doubled with the servings of the other students.“Enjoy your food.” Said the last server. I just nodded and smiled.I’m done taking my food and was about to come to our table when Raylie suddenly took my food tray.“Hey!” I snapped but he didn’t turn back.He continued going to their table with the food trays. I frowned and followed him to complain about what he was doing. He put down the tray of food. The twins and Thore turned to him.“I'm going to eat with Sheena and Chelsea at the next table.” I proclaimed and was about to take back my food tray.But Raylie stopped me.“Sit down.” And he pulled my wri
Vivienne“You’re fired. This is your last pay, Ms. Alfonso.”“Huh, wait? What is going on? Why am I being fired?”I started to panic. When the guards told me not to time in and continued to the office first, I got confused. But I didn’t anticipate this. That I will be fired.Why?What did I do?“Making an absence without prior notice.” The admin said and sighed. As if he didn’t mean to do it but he has no choice.“That’s it? I just made an absence once and I was already fired? That’s unfair!” I complained. I can’t just take this lame reasoning.“That’s the memo, Ms. Alfonso. I was just doing my job. I’m sorry.”“That’s not fair. You can’t just f
RaylieI was a jerk. I felt like I was being a jerk. I don’t even have the guts to tell her I am the one who decided for her dismissal. But it was just for her own good.Regardless, I can’t tell her. I can’t gamble the chance that she’ll get angry with me. Our relationship just started and I don’t want to end it just yet. I don’t want it to come to an end.I sighed. “Don’t you think it’s for the better? You can rest all night and you would be able to come to school on time. You don’t have to rush.”“You don’t understand. I need that job.” She said, trying hard to conceal her sobs. Did she really think I would never notice? “Even if it’s bruising my ego to work in the company we once owned, I still did. It’s my only life line to continue my studies. So, how come it was for the better?
VivienneI went to the teachers' faculty room to bring my teacher’s planner I found at the library. Since I don’t have a night job, I decided to do my duties in the library every morning.I went to Mr. Hughes' table and saw that he was talking to a male student. I waited for him to finish. But he noticed me.“Yes Vivienne? What is it?”I smiled. “Sir, I found your planner at the library. Here it is.” I handed him the planner.“Oh, thanks! So, I left it there. I was looking for this. Anyway, Vivienne, it’s good that you came. You have a new classmate.” Mr. Hughes turned to the male student. “Calix, this is Vivienne. You’re in the same class. Come with her.”Calix nodded to the teacher and smiled at me. I smiled back.“Please wal
Vivienne“Do you sleep well?” I heard Raylie ask from behind me.I turned to him and smiled. “Yes, how about you?”Last night was wonderful. I enjoyed the night for the first time since we moved here. The first time that I forgot all of my worries about our finances. I forgot how low my status is. Because, Raylie didn’t make me feel that I am no longer at his level.“I felt a bit sleepy. It’s almost two in the morning when I come home.”“Huh? Why?”Raylie drove me home past nine in the evening. How come he just went home at two in the morning.I could hear the class president saying something in front of us but I am more focused on what Raylie is going to tell me.“I went to the laundry house after sending you home. There’s
Vivienne I turned to the direction where I heard the loud voice. Railey was standing in front of the laboratory. We continued walking towards him. I smiled. “Oh! Hey! You’re here.” “Of course. I intend to attend the Science class today.” He said sternly and looked at Calix. “Oh, wait! I’ll finish my duty first.” I said and turned to Calix. I opened the door of the laboratory for Calix. “This way, Calix.” I told him where to put the box of dry ice. “Thanks for helping.” “Why are you with him?” I turned back and saw how Raylie’s face turned grim. I frowned at the sight of him. What’s the matter with him? Our classmates were busy with their stuff when they suddenly stopped and put all of their attention on us. “Huh? He was just helping me carr