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FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN The Beginning
CHAPTER FIFTY-ONE:The Beginning--In this world, many people have similar features as others despite having no blood relation at all, so seeing someone familiar is not uncommon- but it is not common either. So, seeing a person that is oddly familiar to her, Althea was not even disturbed. What disturbs her is the way she looks at her and her smile. She was pretty, she cannot deny that. She has this milky white and as shiny and smooth as crystal ball skin that a renowned dermatologist tended, it even glows since she was wearing a red backless and sleeveless party dress. She had plumped her red lip, giving it a bouncy appearance, and her hair was gorgeously tied with loose strands. She screams the aura of a goddess with wealth.Yes, again, she is pretty. And she looks smart. And feisty. But then again, why is a beauty looking at her like she was a cow who was being guided towards the butchery? Althea had no clue at all.They were just staring at each other in silence until Althea coul
Last Updated : 2021-07-02FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN All Eyes
CHAPTER FIFTY-TWO:All Eyes---Meanwhile…It was already evening, and the people in the shop were having dinner. It was only Becca, Jack, Kai, and Melanie. The shop was already closed for a while, but Jack did not go home. He decided to stay to eat with them.“Hmm!” He moaned in delight. “Your cooking is superb, Melanie! I would like to stay for dinner again next time.”Melanie almost choked on her food and looked at the guy who was still chowing down the food like a hungry wolf who had not eaten anything for the past few months. Then she shrugged her shoulders and said nonchalantly, “It is just mac and cheese, and some fried chicken, but thank you.”Jack shook his head. “No- don’t ever underestimate the power of cheese and chicken.” Becca nodded at his statement while stuffing herself with Melanie’s fried chicken wings. She just loves the tenderness of the meat and its aroma. Its hunger-inducing and its sweetness with a hint of spiciness was good. Melanie just nodded and said her th
Last Updated : 2021-07-03FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN Hostages
CHAPTER FIFTY-THREE:Hostages--There is one thing that Althea hates the most ever since she was young. And it was unnecessary attention.In her younger years, she was constantly inside their home or their backyard, tending the garden. She sometimes helps with their shop and does deliveries, but talking and interacting with others more than that? No, she cannot remember doing that. But for the past two years, she learned how to socialize and talk with others. It was good for her, said her doctor. It was good talking with older people and strangers, but people from the past? She has to think twice before even making eye contact with them.Standing in front of a room that is full of familiar faces, Althea can feel her chest tightening and her breathing become ragged. Feeling their stares and gazes directed at her, she can feel herself drowning with hatred and disgust. It was as if she traveled back through time, 7 years ago.Although this is a high school reunion and 7 years ago was t
Last Updated : 2021-07-04FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN Left Behind
CHAPTER FIFTY-FOUR:Left Behind--Bomb?April paled after hearing the phrase. Even Tyler furrowed his brows. Dave looked at Aaron and the latter was thinking deeply. Sheryl gripped Tyler’s arm tightly and said, “Is that so? Then we should get going to the safe room. But—is that sturdy enough to protect us from exploding bombs?”April glared at her, “Do you think our building is made with cheap materials? Unless it’s nuclear, of course, it will withstand it.”Sheryl glared back, “If you’re that proud of your hotel, why did those even enter here?”April looked at her in disappointment, “Ha! You were pretty smart when we were in high school but for some reason, your personality and intelligence decreased at an alarming rate during college. Did you not hear what this guy said earlier? They killed the guards.” She snorted and rolled her eyes; absolute disgust was lacing her stares and voice. “Stupid. What can humans do with guns? Evade them in a super lightning speed like superheroes?”“Yo
Last Updated : 2021-07-04FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN A Glimpse of the Past
CHAPTER FIFTY-FIVE:A Glimpse of the Past--Althea just realizes how stupid she was after arriving on the floor where the venue of that party was. She should have taken the elevator instead of the stairs since she was trying to escape. She was so stupid to take a path that would take her more time to get into the basement—the parking lot—and drive home immediately.She always does this whenever her mind is in chaos. Meeting familiar people and remembering unpleasant memories from the past because of it has never been good for anyone, especially if those memories are bad enough to engrave deep traumas on them.In her case, it was not them who gave it to her.‘But,’ the corner of her mouth twitched. ‘If I ever did decide to take the elevator, it would be more embarrassing since it is in front of them. If I suddenly turned my back on them and then stopped just to wait forever for the elevator to open while they stared at me from the back—isn’t that more embarrassing?’Yup, that would be
Last Updated : 2021-07-08FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN The Man In Suit
CHAPTER FIFTY-SIX:The Man in Suit--Tyler tried his best to not cause any audible noise that may get the attention of the three-armed people down on the floor. He took his every step on the stairs fast but carefully. It was hard walking without making any noise because the floor was in complete silence, as if someone muted the whole place, or it was just his ears malfunctioning.He arrived at the floor, then he pressed his back on the wall, and slowly peeked his head out to see if anyone was there. No one was. He released the air he was holding for too long inside his lungs and got back into hiding. He wanted to get to her, fast, since she had no idea what was happening. But many questions and things keep on bothering him: is she still on the floor? Did she safely use the elevator to go down the basement? Is she gone? Did they catch her?Tyler furrowed his brows in frustration. “If only I followed her here…”Then both of them would be caught by the other three because none of them w
Last Updated : 2021-07-16FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN Bang, Bang!
CHAPTER FIFTY-SEVEN:Bang, Bang!--The bearded man, who was lying on the floor, began to regain his consciousness not long after Tyler hit him with the fire extinguisher. He groaned while putting his hand on the swollen part of his. His palm touched something wet. He tried to get up with the help of his other arm and looked at it. His anger flared up when he saw his palm bloody. It caused his head to bleed! His glare was directed at the two escaping figures."Hey!" His other companion shouted at him. "Are you okay?""That bastard!" He shouted, failing to hear the other. He angrily pointed at the one woman and man. "Chase them! Bring them to me and I'll kill them myself!"Their other companion heard it and fired the gun, but he missed them because Tyler suddenly pulled Althea into a corner. The other continued to follow them.He gritted his teeth and, when he finally couldn't endure it; he stood up. "That stupid guy! He can't even shoot them down with that distance!" He tried to fol
Last Updated : 2021-07-18FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN Bang, Bang 2
CHAPTER FIFTY-EIGHT:Bang, Bang! (2)--Althea was relieved after knowing that there was someone who was listening to them and guiding them toward safety. Also, she was glad that she had someone to talk to about the fake bomb threats of these people.She didn't have her phone, and she was running, as well as did Tyler. She did not consider asking him about his phone earlier, since they had no time to dial someone's number while running. But to think he was already on call; it makes things convenient for them."That suffice-" she said between her breaths. "Tell her that they are only "She caught the man in the corner of her eyes running towards them with the gun in his left hand. The gun's muzzle was lowered on the floor and it swung with his hand as he ran towards them.He opened his mouth and Althea thought he would just shout for them to stop running again like he did earlier, but he did not. Althea's eyes widened when he pulled to a full stop and pointed the gun in her direction.
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