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
Raylie I sighed as we stopped in the field. I guided Vivienne on one of the wooden couple chairs. Vivienne sat silently. She seemed flustered about what happened. She wasn’t even thinking while she attempted to pick up those dry ice. I sighed frustratingly. Am I making things difficult for her? Am I acting like a useless boyfriend? Am I being a jerk? I just can’t handle the jealousy when I am seeing her being with another guy. I received a photo of her with that transferee. They were in the stairs and grasping each other’s hands while smiling at each other. I don’t know who sent it but the fact that the guy was holding her hand infuriates me! Now, I saw them again, together. Laughing together. How in the world, I can’t be jealous? That guy seemed to always be around Vivienne. I can’t just tie Vivienne beside me. I know she would not lo
Raylie“Come on guys. Are you planning on not talking for the rest of your life?”“Why are we even here?”“You’re here because of Chelsea. This café became your wooing place!” Loki jerked.Logan hissed on him. “Shut your mouth!”I sighed and rose to my feet. I step forward to Thore.“I’m sorry, bro.” I offered my hand to him.“Whoa! Did I hear it right? Our Raylie here was saying his sorry. What are you going to do, Thore?”Thore sighed and gave Logan a light punch on the arm. Then he took my hand and shook it.“I apologize too, for what I have said.”“Come on. You were right, after all. It’s my first time having a girl so I must do the best
Szane“Aren’t you going to do anything? The bitch had already hooked Raylie.” Lalie asked in annoyance.“Right! She was acting like a noble since that day Raylie announced that they were dating. That wench!” Cathy hissed.Actually, these two were fueling my annoyance. But I had to hold my temper. I have plans for that wench named Vivienne. Just she waits and I’m going to make her life a living hell.I smirked at the thought. We’re in the highschool field and watching other students doing the P.E activity. Vivienne seemed to enjoy being with Raylie and the rest of the Titans. She even made Thore take care of her.Great!That bitch really knows how to flirt. She even stringed the two Titans at a time.But what did they see in her? She’s nothing but a poor student.
RaylieThore handed me the paper bag. “Give it to her. I don’t know her size but maybe it will fit.”I opened the paper bag and saw a set of uniforms in it and a winter coat. I brought Vivienne to our cabin inside the campus. Our hang out place.I know she had suffered enough humiliation and would not be able to face the other students.“Did you clear all the videos and photos?” I asked Thore.“We got it covered.”I nodded. “Thanks.”“Anything for Vivienne.”For a second I was stunned at his words. I knew that he cared deeply for Vivienne but I just can’t throw the thought that he likes her more than a sister.What am I thinking? He is my friend. And my friends never betrayed me. I had proven that.
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.