“Talk to me please…” His words ringed in her ears. She stared daggers at maids. Then she walked to the center between Jared and them. “I did snap at them because they were asking me stupid questions when I asked for a lighter. But…” She looked at the one who insulted her, “She told me the bitter truth. She did not just stop there. She told me how I was not special and how I'll be sent packing soon. A useless and jobless whore.“Jared's eyes widened. He looked at the maids, his eyes getting darker. Those words pierced his heart like he's the one who was told those words. “Is this true? Did you really say those things to her?“ He asked them. The maid quickly denied, “No sir. We did no such thing! We only told her to leave us alone and she kept threatening to get us fired.“ Jared looked at May. She shrugged, “It's up to you to believe who you want. I don't care. I'll be leaving anyways, like they said.“ “We didn't! She's just trying to frame us…” “We can solve this problem with our
There's silence in the room as Jared stared at May in confusion. This kiss was mutual even though he started it, why would she suddenly slap him? May gasped, then moved back. She just acted on impulse and did not think about the consequences of her actions at all. “I… I want to be alone. Please get out. I won't be able to pack my things with you here. Jared wanted to say something but somehow he stopped himself from doing it. If she doesn't want him, there's no need to try so hard for it. He feels like now he is forcing her to do something that she doesn't want to do. “Fine. I don't know why you hate me and won't hear me out. I won't force you to stay anymore. You are free to go.“ He said, then made his way outside. May watched him leave, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her heart. What exactly is going on with her? Why does she feel sad that she is leaving him if this is exactly what she wants? She finally found her lighter when she rummaged through her other bag that she brough
The restaurant fell silent the moment madam Diana walked in. They really know better than to do anything that will get them on her bad side. She is dressed elegantly in a long designer dress. She is wearing a hat and holding the latest version of another designer purse. Everything about her screams luxury and elegance. She met with one of the waiters who welcomed her and took her to the private room she booked before. She entered inside and saw the one she's supposed to meet already waiting for her. “You're welcome mother.“ Debra said with a smile on her face, going to welcome Madam Diana. Madam Diana smiled back, “I am sorry my dear. I was stuck in the stupid traffic that I came late. I had a prior engagement before this. I hope I didn't make you wait too long.“ Debra shook her head, “Of course not mother! Why would I dare complain about what time you arrive at a place? Besides you're the older one so we should respectfully wait.“ Madam Diana is impressed by Debra's way of puttin
Jared felt restless as he did not see May who has gone into the room with his sister for the past one hour. He wondered what they could be talking about so much. Even though he should ignore it and focus on his pending work, he can't help but feel curious. What would May want to know about him? Didn't she want to stay away from him? “I should check on those two. I can't believe they're still talking since. Since when did Stacey like people?“ He asked Matt who is busy working on the laptop. “We should be at the office by this time. But that can't be possible because you asked us to come home on time. So I am trying to fill in the pending works we have.“ Matt replied, looking frustrated. Jared scoffed, “Hey! I'm your boss you jerk. You should learn how to talk to me properly. What the hell?“ “I am sorry sir.“ Matt apologized and continued working on the laptop. Jared rolled his eyes, standing up. He made his way upstairs, to the bedroom where May and his sister are right now. He did
May stopped in front of Kayla's apartment. She couldn't go home to see her parents because she did not have the confidence to face them now. Kayla wasn't around so she just got in and texted Kayla about her presence. She got to the counter and made herself a cup of coffee. She finally got a lighter to light her cigarette. She drank some coffee while smoking, thinking about Jared. No matter how she tried, she could not get him out of her head. It was getting close to evening, Kayla finally came home. At first she was scared because she thought a thief had entered her apartment. Then she realised she doesn't really have that much stuff that they can steal. “You're back.“ May said out of nowhere. Kayla jumped in fright, “What the hell May! What are you doing here?“ May is sitting on the couch, just staring at Kayla. She saw how Kayla kept carefully walking around the room because she was worried it could be a thief. “I sent you a text that I'd be here since the call wasn't going thr
The next day, Debra went into May's room in the morning since it's a Sunday. She opened the windows and began cleaning the room. Celine happened to pass by and met Debra cleaning the room. She stood by the door admiring Debra who is the perfect daughter. Dave happened to pass by at that moment too. They both stood at the door watching Debra, who is aware of their presence but pretends not to know. “If May was half the daughter Debra was, things wouldn't be this bad.“ Dave said, admiring Debra. “I know she's not the best but I have faith that she'll come around one day.“ Celine said, revoking her husband's words. Debra frowned hearing Celine defend May. She used to support everything Dave says, why is she now defending May? 'Is this because she's now with him and not me? Is she suddenly switching sides this fast?' She thought. “Debra darling, you should leave that since you still have a lot to do today…”Debra turned immediately, “What? A lot? … I mean good morning mom and dad. I
A FEW HOURS EARLIERMay woke up earlier because she wasn't able to sleep well. This is not her first time sleeping in her friend's place but she feels distant from her friend. She did not wake Kayla up. She went to the bathroom and saw the bleach on her hair is already wearing off. She decided to wash it off and get another one later. She then took her bath, while unable to get her head off Jared. She could not stop herself from thinking about him. 'Great. Now I can't stop thinking about him.' She mocked herself. She made herself some breakfast and left for her friend too. She did not want to wake Kayla up, she carefully left the house. She left Kayla a note so she wouldn't be worried when she woke up. She then took a cab going home. She wanted to pick more of her things and avoid her parents since it's early in the morning. The taxi soon stopped at in front of her house. She carefully walked inside the house, expecting to run into one of her family. Especially Debra. Not that she
The atmosphere became tensed as everyone stared at him, surprised at his sudden outburst. They all looked scared of him like he turned into a monster. Debra also looked scared, she moved back and tried to run away. Then he heard a familiar voice calling him. “Sir… Sir we are here.“ Matt called him. His eyes fluttered open, he realized he has been stuck in his dream since he left the house. He did not understand why he had to fall asleep on the way. The only thing he knows is that this happened because he is very tired. He was unable to sleep all through the night just thinking about May, since he could not even go to her. “Wait… are we going to the sky lounge? I mean the highest place in the building?“ Jared asked sitting up. Matt nodded, “I haven't informed you but it seems you already know it sir. That's where we are going.“ His eyes widened, why would what he saw in his dream be the same? It felt so real that he wanted to kill everyone for doing that to him. Now he gets to fin
They both accepted their fate and decided to spend their last moments laughing with each other before the fire gets to their side. They had no hope of escaping. The fire was circulating everywhere. “Do you remember the message you left for me on the first day we met?“ Jared asked May, trying to ease her pain. This made her burst into tears. “yeah. I called you stupid after stealing your car. I never really apologized for that. I am sorry.““Come on, you don't have to apologize now. If you didn't do that, how would we have met?“ He stopped her. She cried, “that's what I'm talking about! It is all my fault. If I had never met you and I wasn't so stubborn when I found out my sister was marrying you, we would not have ended up this way. It's my fault that you're like this now.“ “Stop blaming yourself. We shouldn't be doing that at this last moment. We should hold each others hands and comfort each other. We are going to meet in the afterlife after all. Since we are dying together, our
"What are you doing here?" May asked, her eyes on Debra's hands who is holding a bottle. Debra looks so haggard and different. The true look in her eyes are finally showing now. "What does it look like I'm doing? I'm here to kill you! Do you have any idea how you have ruined my life and the everything I have worked so hard for? You think you can remain happy after what you have done to me?" Debra yelled at her. "I told you already, you should stop blaming me for your own mistakes. You've always done this as a child and our parents failed to notice you. Not that they know what you are capable of doing. You are trying to blame it on me. Isn't that so much of stupidity on your side?" May insulted her. Debra screamed in anger. "how do you you still have to the guts to talk back at me that way? Right! I'm going to show you I am better than you today!" May thought Debra would be attacking directly with the bottle. But she did not expect that Debra would throw that bottle over her head.
At the hospital, May did not know what to do as her father is not waking up. she wanted to blame it all on Debra but she couldn't. Then she went the parking lot to enter the car. strangely she did not find a car that will take her home. "What are you doing here?" May asked, her eyes on Debra's hands who is holding a bottle. Debra looks so haggard and different. The true look in her eyes are finally showing now. "What does it look like I'm doing I'm here to kill you do you have any idea how you are ruined my life and the everything I have worked so hard for? You think you can remain happy after what you have done to me?" Debra yelled at her. "I told you already you should stop blaming me for your own mistakes you've always done this as a child and our parents feel to notice you not that they know what you are capable of doing you are trying to blame it on me isn't that so much of civility and your side?" May insulted her. Debra screamed in anger. "how do you you still have to the
On getting outside, May met her parents at the entrance coming like they just arrived. Celine smiled at May, which she doesn't like. Are her parents trying to get on her good side now that they know May is innocent?“It's creepy to see you smile at me… mom. Please don't.“ May said, stopping in front of them. “Even if we were wrong, you still shouldn't talk to your parents like this…” Dave tried to say. “Of course, you wouldn't want to admit that your precious adopted daughter is wrong. I've lived my whole life in pain because of her. The least you can do is just shut up and don't talk to me, father.” May cuts him off annoyed. Celine tried to hold her hand, she moved back. “Darling, why didn't you tell us this all these while? Why did you let us continuously blame you for what you didn't do.“ May shrugged, “It was fun. Destroying myself and bringing you pain seems fun. Besides, when have you ever believed me? You talk like you've listened to me before.““That was…” May cuts her mot
May and Jared went home together after giving their statements at the police station. They are both watching TV in the living room, laying on the couch and resting on each other. They are watching a very interesting movie with popcorn and other snacks. "Do you think that idiot is going to stop bothering me now? I know people like him tend to be stubborn." She asked him. He scoffed, "No matter how stubborn, he'll never come close to you again. I'm thinking of sending him to jail for at least twenty years. Let's charge him with attempted murder." May gasped, jumping from the chair to look at him. Her pupils dilated in shock. "What? Attempted murder? That's way too much. How could you..." "It's a joke." He laughed, "Lie down. I'm just going to send a warning to his family." She sighed in relief and laid down again, "What a relief. I thought you were really going to do that. Don't even think of doing that to people, that's way too much." "Why are you so soft? How can you pity s
May went back to the class after her sister left. She was not done with Debra yet but she didn't want to miss classes. She already promised Jared she would study well so she can graduate on time. He won't be happy if she has to carry over this time. Though she has never done it before, it might happen with the way things are going. “You're back. The lecture is over.“ Kevin said, waiting for May with her bag. She collected it from him looking around for Kayla, then she asked him, “Where is Kayla?“ He answered, “Kayla went to see the professor with her partner. She asked me to tell you not to wait for her and leave when you are ready.“ She nodded, “Even still, she could have just told me. These days, I feel like she is up to something else instead of me.“Kevin chuckled, “Would you like to have lunch with me if you are bored?“ May wanted to deny but her stomach grumbled getting her embarrassed. She ate so much before leaving the house, how can she be so hungry already? Could it be t
May wake up very early to attend her lectures the next day today was also the day that she has planned to review everything to her parents of course she's not going to let Deborah know what her plans are for the word will not come and bring everything for her. "Morning princess." She heard a familiar voice say behind her that is Jared he is also dressed up which means he is going for work very early in the morning he must be very busy since he hasn't been attending work for days. "Morning my king." She replied shyly. "you dressed up really early today I guess we have the same thoughts of going out early today.""Yes I have a very important meeting to attend that is why I am going out very early today." He answered her. She smiled, "that's actually good to talk let's go have breakfast I need to talk about to you about something." "Sure," he pulled her towards him and kissed her lips. "you have no idea how addicted I am to you now I can't even let you out of my sight if it wasn't for
The door to May's parents residence knocked. It took a while but they finally opened it. Celine was the one who opened the door, only to meet a very angry looking Kayla in front of them. “Kayla? What are you doing here this late?“ Celine asked her. “I came to see you.“ Kayla replied bluntly. “Come in.“ Celine opened the door and they both went inside. On getting to the living room, Kayla met May's dad sitting there. Dave does not look happy to see Kayla because he thinks May became worse thanks to Kayla. “What is she doing here?“ Dave asked his wife. “She has come here to talk to us about our daughter probably. You should calm down and let her talk.“ Celine said to Dave. Dave narrowed his eyes at Kayla, “I told you already that I don't like you. My daughter became worse the moment she started hanging out with you!“ Kayla shrugged, “I mean, this is the first time I'll be told that I am a bad influence for anyone when in fact the one who should be saying that is me. But it's fin
“I asked who the hell are you?“ The girl yelled at Kayla. Kayla scoffed angrily. The girl did remind her of May. She was not about to let this girl shout at her. She wanted to say something, then Matt walked inside. “Stacey?“ He called. Kayla is surprised, does he know her? Is she his girlfriend?“Matt, who the hell is this and why is she in my brother's house?“ Stacey asked Matt. “Brother?“ Kayla said surprised. She immediately guessed this must be Jared's sister. No wonder she felt familiar. “Yes. I keep asking who you are. Don't tell me mom has decided to bring someone else to him again.““No no…” Kayla immediately denied it, “You don't understand. I am May's best friend Kayla.“Stacey's eyes widened, “Oh my! You are that her loyal best friend she told me about! My bad! I thought you were someone sent by my mom to bother my brother again.“ They both ended up laughing while Matt stared at them like they have lost their mind. He wanted to stop chaos which is why he came in. He w