“You like someone? Who?” asked Helena with a blank look
There was someone, he said he loved me, and I could see that through his eyes. Even though I admire someone else, and he knows it, but he still loves me, so I think I will learn to love him. “ Said Natty with a faint smile.“Then who do you admire?” asked Helena again“Someone who is great, but I will end my love for him today. I just feel that I have to tell you because we are friends.” Said Natty trying to keep smiling, but her eyes tore up when she mentioned the word friend.Helena didn’t realize the meaning of Natty’s trembling eyes. She could look at the sadness bead in Natty’s views but seeing her best friend smiling made Helena think maybe Natty had done the right decision. She didn’t know who Natty had previously loved, but she could get that it hurt Natty. All of this was visible in Natty’s eyes.“Yes, maybe that&rsqu“Is it okay for you to pick this?” asked Alex, who was worried after buying Ruby’s order of food.“It’s okay, I always want to bite this. The meal in the hospital is terrible. “ Said Ruby.Ruby took a burger and ate it. Ruby looks enjoying her burger, as if it is the most delicious food in the world. Alex, who saw how Ruby enjoyed her burger, could only smile and then stroked Ruby’s head. He also bit and smiled while staring at Ruby.They both look happy together, making Helena who is standing distantly feel sad and jealous. Helena wanted to approach them both and sit between them, but after what happened she could no longer do that. She lowered her head and sat at one table only because Natty wasn’t with her. This was the first time she was alone like this among the crowd. It felt as if she was drowning in the crowd. Feeling empty and gloomy and lonely.“Where’s Drake? Why isn’t he with us? Though
The two smooth pink lips interlocked and crushed each other. So soft and sweet it makes them even more unwilling to let go. The deeper the more they could feel each other’s breath. Then the ravishing kiss ends, and they stare at each other with their breaths, panting. They smiled together with their wild hearts.“Oh yeah, I prepared this for you. Please enjoy ... ” said Gale as she brought the lunch box she had filled with fruit salad.Natty was delighted when she saw that the grapes which were her favorite fruit were also there. Gale is perfect at pampering her by feeding her than giving a little caress but making Natty pleased. More than anyone, Gale can always make Natty feel loved because that’s what Natty has ever wanted. The feeling of love that she had longed to get. Now she feels from how Gale treats her.“At Prom tonight, want to dance together?” Gale asks, and it takes Natty a bit“But, can that be? If we dance
***The first song ended, and just before they played the second song the door opened again. The sound of heels stepping echoed and filled the room. All eyes were on the entrance. It amazed everyone at Ruby, who entered wearing white. The dress she wore was not that fancy but quite elegant, with a simple yet luminous necklace and bracelet.It amazed everyone at her beauty, which radiated as if there was a light surrounding her. Alex, who had been waiting for a long time, approached Ruby without hesitation. He who also looked like a handsome prince smiled at Ruby and stretched out his hand.“Will you dance with me?” asked Alex while on his knees, which shocked everyone.Ruby who didn’t think about anything accepted Alex’s invitation and took his hand. Alex was very happy and it was clear from the way he smiled and looked at Ruby. They also stepped into the middle of the dance hall. The music started again, and they danced to the beat. Natur
At the moment there is only one thing that Alex is thinking about and that is asking Ruby’s reason for leaving. Alex seemed to lose his mind. He let go of Helena’s hand that was holding him and was about to run out to find Ruby. Indeed though he doesn’t know where Ruby is going, he wants to go looking for her indeed though he has to run all over the school.“Wait, I’m coming. Drake was trying to catch Ruby earlier. “ Said Stellar.***Drake continued to chase Ruby until finally, he saw Ruby go into the toilet. Drake accidentally saw Ruby open her bag then took a bottle filled with pills and drank it. Drake lowered his gaze then decided to stand in front of the toilet and wait for Ruby. He didn’t mean to eavesdrop but vaguely he could hear Ruby’s gasping breath and it sounded awful.Drake could only guess how Ruby’s face was right now. In his thought Ruby might look pale and in pain. He also saw how Ruby fainte
What exactly is love? Does love come just to carry wounds? I used to consider it was all about love. It's like a cloud brewing when the sun is shining. Like cotton candy and lollipops that only give a sweet taste.I never realized that I was the one who was so naïve to consider that way. Not only hard regrets, but love can also be very hurtful. Adults always try to dictate which is wrong and which is right. Then put pressure on us with what they assume is good. But are they right? Do they know everything?In reality, no one is always right and no one knows all. They just like judging other people. Maybe to gain confidence or just a reason to run away from the problems they're facing. Like a disabled man throwing stones at a frog. They try to erase their wounds by injuring others.***Last night's prom left many memories. Some people smile happily, starting other love stories and new friendships. Some people start the day for being too drunk, and others seek
“ I just trust you. I don’t think you’re that kind of person, let alone a friend. Now you better go after Drake and fix everything.” Say Ruby with her sweet smile as usual.Ruby’s words are beautiful and pleasant. There’s nothing wrong, not at all. But those beautiful words draw Alex to another sadness. Interestingly, it falls even deeper. Something he can’t explain, but it hurts a lot. It’s like a thorn growing deeper and deeper into his heart.“You talk like you don’t have any feelings for me, from the beginning...” Alex said with his bitter smile and tears that had wet his eyes.Alex wipes away his tears with his hands, and then he runs after Drake. After Alex’s running back disappeared from her sight. Ruby’s body collapses as if it had no power at all. Tears filled her views. She cried because she couldn’t cry in front of Alex.“How can I say it? How can I tell that it s
***Meanwhile, Helena feels she should pay more attention to Natty. She stayed near Natty. Although it makes Natty feel unable to freely meet her lover. Helena always sticks to her more than usual, and that makes Natty give up. She had no chance to spend time with Gale at school.“Why are you acting weird today?” asked Natty.“I just want to spend more time with you. I felt like these days we rarely spend time together.” Helena answered, saying only the reason.“Is there anything bad going on at prom?” asks Natty, right, attacking Helena.“No, don’t talk about the Proms anymore. Let’s just go to the cafeteria.” Said Helena in a slightly irritated tone.They went to the cafeteria. After ordering the food, they both stared all over the cafeteria trying to get a table that fit them. But the canteen is so crowded, and it’s almost impossible to find an empty table for them to stay in.But
“You know nothing, so stop acting like you know everything!!” says Helena.Helena then leaves with a rage that still overflows. Meanwhile, Drake was just sitting in his chair laughing. No one knows why he laughed. Maybe Helena’s angry face looks funny or maybe he's just laughing at his lonely life whereas everyone else ever has someone. Yes, losing love doesn’t hurt him so much, but being betrayed by his own best friend is the greatest suffering he feels right now and always torments him.***Smiles from both corners of Natty’s lips. Her eyes kept glancing at Gale walking in front of her while glancing at her. After making sure no one saw them. Gale and Natty go into the women’s restroom. One by one their restroom doors are open, making clear there’s no one in there.And after making clear no one in the toilet, they open the door at the very end and get into it. Even their warm hugs are linked while staring at each other
“After You’re Gone”Today is one year after you left. It doesn’t feel like I’ve been through 365 days without you. There’ are a lot of things I can’t believe, over the past year, there’s been a lot going on. Helena who’s always following now has someone else looking after her, that man named Jasper. He’s a free man and loves skateboarding, and he often wins skateboarding competitions. He looks like a punk, but strangely they seem to fit in together.Then Drake and Natty, they’re still together today. Although often quarrelsome and often want to break up, but they still end up together. They are still the same as they used to be in basketball, but recently Natty made online comics and comics very popular, even though at first she only did that as a hobby.And me? As you can see now, I’m even the same. I’m still the same Alex, Alex loves you and misses you. You saw me, didn’t you? I&rsqu
That afternoon as usual, Alex took Ruby to the park after Ruby underwent chemotherapy. Alex does that to cheer up Ruby because he knows Ruby loves seeing flowers blooming in the garden. Just looking at a blooming flower can make Ruby smile beautifully. However, Ruby asks Alex to do something she hasn’t done for a long time and that surprises Alex enough.“ What? Now? Why all of a sudden do you want me to do that?” asked a shocked Alex.“ There’s no other reason, I just want you to paint me because we haven’t done it in a while. I wish you to paint me again, can’t it?” replied Ruby with a squeal.“Of course I can do it for you, wait a minute, I’ll have someone deliver my painting material,” Alex said.Alex called his housekeeper and asked his servant to bring his painting equipment to the hospital. After waiting for a while, a waiter came with painting material and Alex sent the waitress home. Alex
“Alex, what are you doing here?” asked Ruby.Alex didn’t say anything, he kept quiet and then when the tears that were swimming on his petals fell Alex hugged Ruby. That sudden hug shocked Ruby. For a moment Ruby drowned in Alex’s arms and almost replied to Alex’s hug. But she came to her senses and tried to break free from Alex’s arms by pushing Alex. But Alex hugged her so that it was hard for Ruby to break away.“Alex, let go! Don’t hug me, let go!” said Ruby as she pushed Alex until Alex retreated a few steps away from her.“ What are you doing here? Have you forgotten what I said?! Please leave me and never see you again. Don’t ruin my relationship with Ricky. Please leave me.” Said Ruby looking at Alex with her eyes drenched in tears.“ No, I’ll never leave you. Why do you keep lying? I know that Ricky is your brother. Yes, I know, Ricky told me everything. Why? Why are you
But now when Jasper comes Helena smiles a little and her eyes are also shining. It’s easy to realize that there’s something Helena feels, even though it seems Helena herself isn’t aware of it. Aware of her friends looking at her with a suspicious stare, Helena introduces Jasper as her best friend to avoid the suspicions of her friends indeed though it won’t work because everything is already visible.They chose tents and other equipment together. Drake was so happy to choose with Natty and so did Helena who looked focused on choosing with the help of Jasper, only Alex who was alone and felt not so interested. Instead of pointing his gaze at tents and camping bags, Alex prefers to look the other way, as if he’s trying to find something interesting around him.Then Alex saw someone who looked very familiar. A man who was picking out some jewelry stores in front of him. The man looks familiar until Alex squinted to see the man more. And it’
“ Who called her? Did she meet someone else that day?” Alex wondered in his heart.Alex never cared about what Helena had done before, but now he's starting to care less about Helena. I don’t know if he’s starting to think about other people, or maybe he's starting to open his heart to Helena until he wonders if Helena’s seeing another man or not.“Hello, yes, I just got home. No, I don’t think I can make it today. Nothing happened, I was just going shopping with my friends. We’re going to the shopping center to buy camping equipment. Yes, see you later .” Helena said in her soft voice and hung up.“You look so happy, who is that?” asked Alex in his usual angle tone.“Just someone I know...” Answer Helena, who doesn’t want to go any further.Seeing Helena who seemed to not wish to discuss it further made Alex stop asking questions even though he still had a lot of questions.
Alex can fool everyone, but not with Drake, who can find out that Alex is currently trying to run. However, there is no point in running because the more he runs, the more Ruby’s shadow keeps coming towards him. The more Alex tries to forget Ruby, the more he can’t forget Ruby. That’s what happens when we get heartbroken for the first time because it’s the first time so it’s very hard to forget and Alex doesn’t know that rather than forgetting its better to let it live with it.The break bell rang, Drake approached Alex and asked him to go to the cafeteria with him, but Alex refused his invitation because he wanted to go to the library and borrow new reading materials. But Drake didn’t give up straight away and kept following Alex while continuing to talk to Alex, even though Alex continued to ignore him while continuing to read the book he was holding. Until when they were in front of the library, Drake became lost his temper and snatc
“ It’s not like that. Of course, I care about our son. It’s just that I think he’s an outstanding student, he’s going to be the best student we wish to be. Don’t get mad at me like this.” Mr. Maxwell replied while rubbing his wife’s hand to assuage her anger.Gretta fell silent. Yes, she knew this was what they wanted. Ever since Alex was a kid, they kept forcing Alex to study hard even when Alex didn’t want to. They kept instilling their idealists about what Alex had to do, what he was responsible for as a first child. They continue to lead Alex to think that he must be the perfect person by carrying his surname on both shoulders.They made Alex let go of everything he liked and fulfilled the day to learn and hone himself to carry Maxwell’s name on his shoulders. But seeing Alex immerse himself in the books like someone trying to escape reality like that worries Gretta. Gretta worries that Alex is pushing himself
They tell that man and desire are one unity because in fact that desire is always in man. It could be wealth, power, respect from others, office, anything. That desire depends so much on the person, but no matter how much they have, they will never be satisfied because people are greedy.But you always say that in this life I must not be greedy, to be grateful for what I have because greed is sin. I try, I try not to be greedy. But recently, I’ve become more greedy, indeed though I know I shouldn’t be.Every day, every minute and every second I see him greed grows and pile up in my heart. Even though I’ve been trying so hard not to be greedy, but why every time I stand next to him, I keep wanting many things. I’m getting scared, every day I go with her scares me so much.I want to stay by his side, hold his hand, make him smile and when I can do everything I get more greedy, and I want to stay with him forever. I know this is wrong, even though
Like Natty said, Helena is preoccupied with something more like someone. Helena doesn’t like to wait or watch someone do something. But Jasper keeps her waiting and watching Jasper practice skateboarding and learn some new tricks for the game.Helena doesn’t want to come, and she doesn’t want to get involved with Jasper anymore, but Jasper keeps getting her to show up and watch Jasper train. Helena doesn’t want to admit it even as she keeps trying to look cocky, but in fact Jasper has carried out to make her mind change about Jasper. Maybe it was a good impression, or maybe she had been awed by Jasper.Helena doesn’t realize that there’s a lot that has changed from her since meeting Jasper. Some changes she’s felt impossible to make. Although only a few days of getting to know Jasper has managed to make Helena wait for him, even though Natty who has been friends for a long time with Helena can’t make her do that.Helena