~KIARA~ The rest of the week was a blast. Phoenix and I really bonded over a short period of knowing each other. She was wild, more wild than myself but really cool. We had a lot in common too, including our undying love for fashion.“My boyfriend is hosting a party tonight. Wanna come?” Phoenix asked me as we both battled each other in a game of street fighter.I decided to hang out at her place after our classes were over.“I think I'll pass. I promised to spend the night with my sis —”“Are you her babysitter? Come on, Kiki. I'm talking lots of drinks, yummy snacks and hot guys! How can you possibly turn this down over a night with your sis when you can spend the rest of your life with her?” Phoenix probed and I let out a sigh.I did say she was wild.The offer was great but I wasn't interested in hot guys. I just wanted one - Gabriel. And so far, I've been doing a really shitty job at getting him to fall for me. I haven't even seen him ever since he showed up at the apartment, an
~GABRIEL~ “Gabriel are you listening?” Sandy's voice snapped me out of my trance and I turned to her with a raised brow. “What was that?” I asked and she chuckled softly. “Why don't you just go to the party since you're obviously worried about her.” “I'm not.” I corrected, taking a deep breath. “I mean I'm worried since she's Alfred's sister and all.” I clarified and Sandy let out a sigh. “Do you like her?” She asked and I paused, letting myself think before responding. Kiara was like a sister to me. Never have I ever imagined us being anything different and more. But then again, ever since her confession to me, ever since those soft lips of hers came in contact with mine, I just couldn't get her out of my head. I don't like her, no that's impossible. I can't like her. Alfred would kill me. My heart still belonged with Sandy, as stupid as it sounds, I still had feelings for Sandy. I thought by now they would go away, but even spending this time with her, all I could do was pict
~KIARA~ The moment I heard the name of the game, my first thought was to bolt out of there. I knew how the game worked. People would write their names on a paper and put it in a basket or whatever is provided and then people pick in turns. Whoever they picked, they get to spend seven minutes alone with them in a room. They could do anything to each other, with no limits. But in this case, a bottle was being spun to decide. I needed to get out of there, but the way everyone had their eyes on me, made me feel so small. Running off would make me look even more pathetic. I could tell these were all sophomores, and I was the only fresher amongst them. I couldn't make myself look stupid in front of them. “Since you're new, we'll let you make the first spin.” Erick probed as he handed me the bottle, and I hesitantly took it from his hand. I glanced around the small circle of people, all gazing eagerly at me, waiting for me to make a move. Daisy had a smirk on her face, as though she
~KIARA~“Kiki, won't you open the door for me?” Sandy asked for the umpteenth time and I let out a sigh, burying my head between my knees.I didn't want to speak to anyone right now. I just wanted to be left alone. Tonight was the worst and I honestly wished I never went to that party in the first place.“Kiara, you haven't had anything to eat since you got back. Please come out, I made your favorite snack.” Sandy probed but I had already made up my mind.I pulled the sheets over my head, forcing my eyes shut. I just wanted to forget it all but I couldn't.That pain was still there. It felt as though I had something blocking my air passage or something. I just couldn't seem to breathe well due to the pain in the chest. What was I thinking playing that game? I told Gabriel I had feelings for him and then I jumped to kiss someone else just because I was mad at him and wanted to prove a point.If anything, he should be the one mad at me and not the other way around. And to top it up,
~GABRIEL~ I groaned as I stirred a bit, my head aching like never before. I slowly opened my eyes as I held my head to calm the headache. At first I didn't recognize the environment but slowly, the images began to clear up. “Take this. It'll help your hangover.” I flinched a bit on hearing Kiara's voice as I turned to the side and saw her standing next to the couch while extending her hand to me. “Kiara? What am I doing here?” I frowned but her expression was blank as she handed me a cup of what smelt like ginger tea. “Thank you.” I smiled slightly as I took a sip of the tea before turning my attention back to her. “Kiara, I —” “You can either stay here until Sandy gets back or leave right now. I don't care. I'm off to school.” She cut me off, her voice a bit cold. Was she mad at me? Did I do something to upset her? “Kiara, can we talk?” I asked as I tried to stand from the couch but suddenly felt dizzy and fell back down. “Gabriel are you alright?!” Kiara suddenly rushed to
~KIARA~ “For your next project, you'll be pairing up with your seniors. I want five different designs, each should make a bold statement of your artsy abilities.” Professor Barnard instructed and I almost screamed out of my lungs in excitement. I couldn't believe he was finally letting us freshers sew our own outfits! I was already getting fed up with drawing sketches all day. Finally I get to see my dresses come to life! Professor Barnard made the list himself, then handed it to us to check out our names and partners. “You all have three weeks to complete this project.” He announced and we all exclaimed in shock. “Three weeks?!” “For five designers?! What are we, robots?!” “That's impossible!” Everyone had something to say. Only Phoenix and I sat in silence, waiting for the list to get to us. “If you feel you can't do it, you might as well quit my class. Three weeks is more than enough to get the job done, and I even made it a group project.” Professor Barnard said with a t
~KIARA~ Gabriel opened the door and I stepped out of the car, my gaze scanning the surroundings. I was mad at myself for giving in to him when I was supposed to be mad at him. His words had completely broken my resolve and I found myself getting in the car with him. “Whose house is this?” I asked, my brows knotted together. “My place.” Gabriel responded, his voice completely relaxed as he walked towards the porch. “Wait what?! Why are we at your place?!” I panicked and he let out a soft chuckle, one that almost made me smile back but I held it in. I guess I wasn't mad at him anymore but I didn't want him to know that. I mean how could anyone be mad at such a handsome devil? “Relax, Kiara. This is my parents' place.” He corrected as he opened the door, gesturing with his hand that I go in. I was hesitant at first but then decided to go in. I mean I was already here, I might as well just hear what he has to say that made him bring me all the way here. “Gabe!” A brunette haired
~KIARA~“Alfred!” I exclaimed as I freed myself from Gabriel's hold and ran into Alfred's arms, taking him by surprise.Even I was shocked at my own actions. I had no idea that I had missed my annoying and overprotective brother so much.“Gosh, I can't believe you're back.” I tightened my grip on his torso and he finally wrapped his hands around me, as though he had finally recovered from his shocked state.“I missed you too, kiddo.” He chuckled and I finally released him from my tight hold.“Do mom and dad know you're back?” “Not yet. I wanted to meet Sandy first but I guess she's not around.” He responded as his gaze went back to Gabriel who was now standing next to me.“It's good to have you back, bro.” Gabriel stretched out his hand but Alfred just glared at him.“What the hell did I just walk in to? Were you going to kiss my sister?!” He thundered and I almost facepalmed.I thought he would not bring that up. At least not right now.“Alfred, I can explain —”“Gabriel and I like
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~SANDY~I felt my palms getting wet as I was called out onto the podium to give my speech.I had imagined this day since the first day I got into Ousen University, and now it was finally here but now, I felt really anxious. What if I said the wrong things, what if I slipped while climbing onto the podium and fell?Why were my thoughts suddenly so wicked?I should be confident in myself. I came this far, I survived all the hardship, all the challenges and the best part of it all, was that among the audience, my family and everyone I loved was present.Uncle Roman, my grandparents Lionel and Lucia, my granddaughter Martha, my adoptive parents Easton and Mirabella, my sister Kiara, my best friends Hailey and Gabriel, my new friends Natasha and Danzel, my Aunt Paulina and her children, and lastly, the love of my life, Alfred Grey.They were all present, and cheering me on. I found my confidence the moment I got up on that podium and saw their smiling faces.“I thank everyone who is presen
~DANZEL~I groaned as I heard the loud banging on the door to my room. “Danzel, don't you have a morning shift or something today? Why are you still in bed?” I heard Jeffery's voice yapping nonstop and I finally pulled myself out of the bed.I just wanted to sleep in today. I didn't feel like going anywhere but the problem is I haven't felt like going out ever since Hailey left here that night.I felt so stupid for hurting her. She didn't deserve it. She didn't deserve someone like me, she deserved better.She had genuinely made herself vulnerable by telling me how she felt and I coldly shattered her heart. I let her down real hard and it has haunted me every night and day.“Dude what the hell? Are you sick or something? You haven't left the house for a week now.” Jeffery asked worriedly as I finally let him into my room.“I'm fine, I just need a little rest.” I responded but he didn't seem convinced.“You said that yesterday and every other day before. What's going on with you?”I s
~HAILEY~“You got everything?” Mom asked as I zipped up my box, ready to leave.“Yes, I think.” I responded, my gaze scrutinizing the room to be certain I wasn't forgetting anything.When I was certain I had it all, I pulled my luggage downstairs. Sandy and Kiara were both waiting for me.Kiara was celebrating her nineteenth birthday this weekend and I decided to spend the week with them since we were on a school break as well.“Don't worry, Mrs. Jordan, we will take good care of her.” Sandy reassured my mom and I chuckled softly.“I trust you will. Have fun sweetheart.” Mom said as I hugged her goodbye.“I'll call you the moment we arrive.” I said and she nodded in response, giving us the green light to leave.The ride back to New York was a rather quiet one, until Kiara broke the silence.“So no one is going to say anything? Come on, tell me how it went!” Kiara beamed and I pressed my lips into a thin line.I wish I had never confessed to Danzel but at the same time, I had no regret
~HAILEY~ I opened the door, letting Sandy and Kiara in. They wanted to meet my mom before they headed back. Funny how five minutes after refusing to come with them, I had changed my mind and agreed to it.I wanted to spend more time with Sandy and school break was around the corner, so maybe I could leave then, and come back on resumption.“This is my first time being in your house in Pennsylvania. We mostly met up at your apartment next to school or you would come see me.” Sandy pointed out and I slowly bobbed my head.She's been talking nonstop about things we used to do and things we never did. I could see that she was making a lot of efforts to get me to remember, but even my mom couldn't make that happen.I guess I was the one slowly blocking my memories or something. I thought I would miraculously remember once I met Sandy, but even Sandy seemed strange to me at some point, while another, she was familiar.“My mom should be home shortly. Do you need anything while you wait?” I
~HAILEY~ Sandy's eyes teared up the moment I called out her name and she immediately rushed towards me, engulfing me in a tight hug. “Hailey! My God it's you!” She cried out and I found myself crying as well. I could feel her love for me radiating through her every being. Just like my mom, I didn't have to remember her to know that she was truly an important part of my life. She was my best friend, and I'm certain she was also like a sister to me. “I have missed you so much!” She pulled out of the hug, her gaze scrutinizing me from top to bottom. I suddenly felt a light smack on my shoulder and turned to the side to see the blue eyed lady glaring daggers at me. “How could you?! How could you ghost us like that?! How could you abandon Sandy like that?! Did your friendship mean so little to you?! Did we mean so little to you?!” She kept on ranting and I felt a bit overwhelmed with confusion. “You vanished without a warning. Did you know how worried we all were?” She asked but I
~HAILEY~ What the hell was I thinking?! What in the world made me think I could juggle working and studying at the same time?! I swear I would faint if I got there one more time. I barely had time to do anything, and to think I've only been there for a week! “Hailey, come help me off load the new stocks.” Charity, my work colleague called out and I let out a heavy sigh. I couldn't remember the last time I had a goodnight's rest. My weekdays were taken by school and my weekends were taken by work! Even Sundays weren't any exception. “You can quit now before it's too late.” Danzel's words to me on my second day echoed in my mind. I hated that he was so certain I couldn't handle the work. I wanted to prove him wrong, but at this moment, I think I wouldn't mind raising my white flag. “Have you been sleeping well? You have visible eyebags.” Charity pointed out and I let out a frustrated groan as we restocked the shelves with the new products. Today was Saturday, and since I didn't
~HAILEY~ The moment my name left his lips, I felt my pent up anger melting away instantly. I mean who cares if he ghosted me, that smile was more than enough to make me forget it all. “Danny!” My happiness was short lived the moment a blonde haired lady ran up to him and engulfed him in a tight hug. “We missed you at the party. I'm hosting another this weekend though. Do you think you can make it?” She asked but all the while, Danzel's gaze was fixated on me, and I found myself not being able to look away. At first I wanted to murder the blondy with my gaze but seeing how Danzel didn't even reciprocate her hug, it reassured me that she wasn't his girlfriend. “I didn't know you attended Bucknell. What a coincidence.” Danzel said to me, his expression blank but his gaze still held mine. I eventually gave up and looked away. Something about the way he stared at me always made me feel weak in the knees. “I didn't know you were an engineering student as well. I guess you're multi ta
~HAILEY~ “There you go. All done.” The nurse at the clinic said as she finished wrapping the bandage under my feet. “How long will I stay like this?” I frowned as I stared at my legs. Just when I was finally getting back on my feet, now I will be forced to go back to wheelchair until it's all healed up. “I would say about two weeks. Thankfully the cut wasn't so deep so it shouldn't take too long to heal up.” The nurse responded with a smile and I let out a sigh. “What were you thinking, Hailey? Why would you step on broken glass pieces like that?” Mom scolded. I lowered my gaze. I had no idea what happened. The only thing on my mind was the memory flash I had. Why was I on that bus? Why did only I survive out of everyone on that bus? While I was being wheeled to the clinic, I had done a little digging from the phone on the accident. That's how I found out about everything. Everyone else in that bus had died. “Hailey, are you listening?” Mom's voice pulled me out of my though