Szane
“Gotcha!”
I smiled to myself as I finished taking their pictures together. I was surprised to see Vivienne and Calix enter the restaurant together. I wondered why Vivienne was with Calix. Where is Raylie?
Oh!
I think Raylie is still not done talking to his parents.
“Does Raylie know his girlfriend was flirting with another guy while he was facing difficulties with his parents?” Lalie smirked while watching Vivienne and Calix at their table.
They were with a girl. Must be an elementary student. I don’t know who that girl is but I don’t care. I am more focused on why Vivienne and Calix were eating together.
“She’s such a flirt! I can’t believe this!” Cathy said in disgust.
I smiled wickedly. “Don’t you think it’s t
VivienneRaylie didn’t come to school a week after his last absence. I don’t know why. It's a wash day today but still, it’s important to come to school.Sheena said that Raylie frequently didn’t comes to school way back before I transferred at Brixtons. He was just present if it’s examination week, together with the other Titans. It actually surprised the class that the Titans seldom refused to come to school recently. So, knowing Raylie was absent was definitely not news to them.But still, what is his reason for not coming to school this time? Was he hiding his problems from me?I wasn’t myself the whole day. I felt like a robot doing the same routine. Raylie didn’t message
Vivienne I was near the school gate when I received text messages coming from Sheena. ‘WHERE ARE YOU?’ said the text message. I knotted my forehead. Why would Sheena suddenly text me and ask where am I? Of course I am on my way. I was about to compose my reply but I saw the gate was closing. So, I hurried to the gate first before making my reply. Good thing I entered before it finally closed. Me: ‘I AM AT SCHOOL ALREADY.’ Me: ‘GOOD THING I ENTERED BEFORE IT CLOSED.’ I slept late last night. I kept waiting for Raylie’s call or even a message but he didn’t send me one. I am a bit disappointed but I just told myself to be patient and understanding. My phone beeps again. Sheena: ‘DARN! DON’T GO
Chapter 98VivienneI still decided to come to work after everything that happened today. I can’t let that social media post ruin my life.But even though I tried hard to focus on what I am doing, I can’t. Complaints from the customers from my shift keep coming in. And all I can do is to apologize. I saw Thore at the corner of the dining area, looking at me. His lips were pressed firmly together with the store manager. That only says they were disappointed.And all I can do is to bow down my head in embarrassment. Another customer came and I took his order but I punched the wrong order. The customer yelled at me.“Are you an idiot? How the hell did this store hire such an idiot?&rdq
Thore I sighed as I watched Vivienne. At school, she was being bullied and harassed by a lot of students who saw the post. And of course, lots of them saw it before the IT took down the photos. Yes, I hired an IT master to take down the said post. Yet, it’s too late. A lot of Brixtons students saw it and believed the message of the photo. Even some college students were approaching her and acting cockily towards her. And Raylie didn’t do anything about the situation. He just walked past her whenever they met at the school. And I guess, if it’s not the examination week, Raylie probably would not come to school. And I am starting to feel frustrated. At school, Vivienne dealt with the bullies and at work, she was too preoccupied. I never see her smile at the customer like before. And during her break time she was inside the comfort room, c
Chapter 100 Vivienne I was on my way to the locker room when I felt like something was off. Why does the ambiance seem too silent? Students were looking at me with disgust. Well, it’s been like that since that day the post blasted the whole Brixton social media community. But, it seems their disgust rose extremely high today. I took my uniform from the locker and tried to shrug them off. I declined to join Chelsea and Sheena when they got changed. Actually, I intended to keep my distance from them. I don’t want them to get mocked by being with me. That’s the only thing I can do for my friends now that my reputation is all dirty. I left and was about to go to the changing room when a guy suddenly blocked my way. His face was familiar. I saw him once or maybe twice. O
Vivienne The male students throw me at the ground. I tried to rise to stand up but I just couldn't. My body was too weak to move. I can’t move. All I could do was watch them punching each other until the male students ran away together with that girl. Panting, Raylie came to me and kneeled down beside me. He took my body from the ground. His lips were a little swollen while they were pressed firmly. “I’m sorry.” He whispered, caressing my face and my forehead. There. I can’t stop my tears from bursting. I started to sob. “I didn’t do it. I really don’t.” I cried. “Ssshhh… I believe you. If you said you didn’t, then, you didn’t.” He took me from the ground and carried me. “I am tired and sleepy.” I whispered and closed my eyes.” I don’t know what else happened. I succumbed into slumber. Raylie “How was she?” I asked the doctor who looks for Vivienne’s condit
Chapter 102 Vivienne I heard a light knock on my room. I quickly jumped to my bed, afraid that Vianna would see me. The bruises in my face subsided, thanks to the medicine and cold compress the servants gave me. But I couldn’t gamble to let Vianna see me. I am afraid she might ask what’s going on and Mom will find out. I can’t let Mom worry about me. There’s so much that she was worried about. “Why is your room locked?” “Hey, Vianna, I’m changing to my uniform.” I yelled. “Oh! That’s what I was about to ask. You’re almost late.” “I can manage. Just go first. I’ll lock the door.”
Vivienne It’s break time. Sheena and Chelsea quickly approached me right after our last period in the morning. Raylie went outside of the room while he was on his phone. “Gosh! Your face! Does it hurt?” Sheena asked worriedly. “Of course it hurts! Can’t you see? It’s all bruised.” Chelsea exclaimed. “What did your Mom say about what happened?” “She’s not home.” I said while putting my things inside my bag. “My sister didn’t see my face either. I managed to hide it.” “Why would you hide it?” Chelsea snapped. “You should tell them what’s going on.” “Nah! I don’t want them to worry.” “And they will just be surprised that you’re hospitalized? Is that what you want?” Sheena got frustrated. I sighed. “Those students will get tired of bullying me. I’ll just let it pass.”
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.