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2024-05-10 07:00:07MIRABEL
In an empty class, I hid under a desk, crying in pains.My arms wrapped around my legs, with my face buried down.The humiliation was too much to bear. I couldn't take it anymore."God, I'm tired of this. I'm tired of this life. I can't take it any longer. Just help me out of this, I beg of you, " I cried.I was trying my best to stop this stream of tears from flowing out any more, but the faces and echoes of all that mocked me, wouldn't go.And this is all because of Derek. The one I always looked up to when our parents haven't met or announced their relationship to us.Then, when he was just my crush, my life was still okay. I could still stand the bullying from Tania and her friends, but after learning we're going to be step siblings, Derek has made my life a living hell.Now everyone wants to bully me. Everyone hates me."I'm a loser. A nobody. I'm useless.""No you're not " I heardRelated chapters
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MIRABELTerrified, I ran to the only place I always hid from danger. The empty class room.I ran inside and straight under the desk, shaking in fear."What if she's coming here? What if she saw me entering this place?" I panicked, trembling under the desk.The death stare from Tania killed all the remaining peace in me. All I could feel was nothing but fear for my life."I knew it! Derek, why?!" I groaned, hitting my head.But throughout this week, since that day he accepted Tania, Antonio and I didn't notice any funny movement from Derek. In fact, he has been moving around school with Tania, holding her close like a couple. On Wednesday night, I overheard him talking on phone with Tania. They were talking lovingly with each other, making me accept that he had no plans yet.But he pulls this shocking surprise on the same week he declared Tania his girlfriend.This is too soon.He did
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MIRABEL"Let's just go. No need to meet him, please, " I pleaded with Antonio, making an attempt to leave.Still, Antonio wouldn't listen to me. He held my hand tight, pulling me close."We are going to see Derek. I won't take no for an answer," He stamped, pulling me along.I trembled, unable to argue with Antonio over this. His eyes were filled with determination as he forced our path open, pulling me through the crowds.I just followed him from behind, feeling my heart pounding over his decision.Oh heavens! We're going to see Derek! Successfully, Antonio and I got into the gym, looking for Derek. We only saw the others going head to head with a basketball, but Derek wasn't with them.His absence gave me a sudden peace, making me believe that he wasn't here."Seems everyone just want to watch the guys only, " I assumed, about to get Antonio to forget about seeing Derek.
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MIRABELThe following day, Mr Hallman, just like yesterday, suggested he'd drop me at school.He didn't bother to ask his son, since Derek knows his way around. In short, Derek doesn't like going anywhere with his father, except for occasions involving wealthy businessmen and women.Inside the car, on our way to school, I sat quietly, staring out through the window.I was lost in thoughts, thinking about Tania and her wrath. All because of Derek's action, she wants to punish me.If Antonio hadn't stepped in yesterday, who knows what would have happened to me.And Derek... He doesn't care, nor does he want to listen. He now thinks I'm trying to cause a wedge between him and Antonio.I felt so frustrated."Is everything okay?""Huh?" I uttered, turning over to face Mr Hallman.He glanced at me, then at the road, repeating, "Is everything okay?" He drove, taking a right turn."Yeah, every
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MIRABEL"What?" Mr Hallman uttered in shock.Derek got to his feet to check the paper in his father's hand, while Mr Hallman drew closer to me, pulling me near."Who's after you? Tell me, " He requested, helping me to one of the seats.I tried to control my fear, telling him about Tania and how she always bullied me at school."An incident occurred off recent between her and her Derek, and now she's trying to get her hands on me. She wants to punish me, " I cried.Mr Hallman was stunned.I saw him directing his gaze at Derek, who didn't even look concern one bit."So she's planning to attack you because of Derek?" He asked me.Before I could nod, Derek sparked out."Quit using me as an excuse. Tania isn't coming after you for anything. You're just exaggerating," He sparked, getting angry.Mr Hallman called his name in a strong voice, ordering him to be shut. "No, I won't. You
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DEREK"Come on, more pushups!" Coach whistled out, ordering us.The others were acting all lazy while I was carrying out the task with seriousness."Be more like Derek here! He's doing it perfectly!" Coach compared me to the others, getting them to the ground.He thinks I'm doing this with passion, but I'm the only one who knows why I'm going like a machine. It's all because of her, Mirabel.After that night at the kitchen, I've not been myself. Her action left a spark of fear in me, leaving me scared of her rage. Who knows what will happen when next I make that move again? She might pull out a screwdriver or pocket knife and sink it into my chest."I hate you!" Her voice echoed in my head, distracting me.I lost my focus, falling to the ground."Wow! What happened, Champ?" My coach asked, drawing nearer to me.I sat up, swaying my head."I need a break, sir, " I s
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DEREKThe red light to the emergency room was still on.I was pacing outside, desperate to know when all these would be over. It has been an hour already, and no one has stepped out to speak to me.Is it that serious?What am I saying? The bruises and the blood I saw with my eyes, wasn't that enough to show that Mirabel was attacked brutally?"Pull yourself together!" I groaned, finding it hard to control my shivering body.I've been restless since Mirabel was taken into the emergency room. Her bloody swollen face, stamped in my head, gave me no chance to find peace.She's the only one my mind.I can't help it.Antonio's apology from the ambulance, echoed in my head, filling me with regret.I came to a stop, leaning against the wall, thinking about those times she tried to talk to me, but all I did was attack her for meddling in my life.Her tears from that night, when she pointed the
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DEREK "What do I do now?" I sighed, leaning against the wall, close to the door of a room at the hospital. With all that was going on, I couldn't think straight. My mind felt empty, having no clue on what I should do or where to go. It felt like the angel of loneliness had fallen on me somehow. My father doesn't want to speak to me, and my friend sees me as the villain. I was stuck. "Please get better, " I heard Antonio's voice from behind. Looking to the right, I peeped into the room I was standing outside and found Antonio taking hold of Mirabel's hand. His face engulfed with sadness, caressing her hand with bitterness in his heart. "Please Mirabel, " He begged. My heart quivered at the sight of this. I have only seen Antonio being jovial and friendly, but his rage and sadness was a new phase for me. We've been friends
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DEREK"What is happening?Father returned with the cops, looking raged over something.He was fuming in anger, letting out curse words while stamping his feet in rage."Why?!" He yelled, grabbing his hair in frustration.From the look of things, it was clear that something had happened at the college.I was close to the entrance of the hospital when I saw him storm inside, with the cops calling out to him from behind."Mr Hallman, listen.""No, I won't! You can't just take what they said despite what you were told. You should have arrested that girl! " He roared, getting attentions on him."What's going on?" I muttered, stepping closer to listen to their conversation.Father's eyes had spotted me, but he just ignored my presence, still arguing with the cops."That young man told you who the culprit was and you didn't do anything. I can't believe you guys!""Mr Hallman, you heard what the school said themselves. It's not like you weren't there, " One of the cops said, trying to get fat
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MIRABEL "Now go and get ready. You don't want to arrive there late, " Mom said with a smile, leaning against the wall with her arms crossed. Anger filled my body system, as I directed my gaze from my mother to Derek, who kept his eyes on me, grinning like a saint. I don't want this! I don't want to go anywhere with Derek! Could it be that he knew I was invited to the party before Mom called? "He must have planned that fight with Antonio to get me alone! Gosh! He's... He's up to something!" I panicked within, thinking of refusing Mom's order. But if I do so, Mom would get mad and assume I don't want her to be happy. She might mistake my detest for Derek as a fight against her future with Mr Hallman, and I don't want to be the reason for her sadness. I... I don't want to hurt her. "Why are you still standing there? Go inside and get ready," Mom said, pulling me out of my thoughts. I lifted my eyes at both of them and gave a sigh. "Okay Mom," I responded, slowly walking back
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DEREK"Son, what happened?" My father asked, standing beside my car with me.I was feeling upset with Mirabel's behavior, but still managed to hide my mood, lying to my father. "It's nothing. Mirabel was just showing me something and Um... Something like a bee flew by, " I lied, trying not to look at him or at my step mom, who stood at the other side, looking at the house with worry in her eyes, then at us."A bee? Are you sure?" Father asked, almost as if he was doubting my words."Yeah, I'm sure," I said, nodding while breaking a light smile.With what I said, father took in my words and decided to let it be. "Okay, I thought you two were having an argument or something.""No, we weren't," I lied again.A bit relieved, he went over to meet Mirabel's mother to tell her that everything was okay. But deep down, I know nothing was fine."I should be heading back home now," I said to both father and my step mom, getting into my car and driving off, with my whole mind on Mirabel."I just
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MIRABELDinner was set. We all sat down at the dining, talking about the games and how the guys made the school proud. Where I sat, right next to my mother, I was looking at Derek with annoyance within. His presence is the only thing preventing me from enjoying this gathering.I don't know what he's here.I would have asked mom that question, but I know she'd have shunned me or taken it as my stubbornness. So instead, I decided to go with the flow, watching how my stepbrother laughed along with Mom and Mr Hallman, talking about the games and how he scored like a pro. Bleh!"You were amazing out there, Derek, " Antonio joined in, singing Derek's praise. His voice got me navigating my eyes at his direction, as I smiled at him, feeling glad to have him here with us."Who knows what would have happened if he didn't agree to attend this dinner? Maybe I would have fainted a long time." I giggled, about to eat my meal."Why are you silent?""Huh?" I uttered, looking at Mom, who threw that
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MIRABELLooking at Antonio's expression, made me hot all over. But why did he have to come with Derek?His presence and expression to my dressing left me feeling uncomfortable, that I had to slowly wrap my arms across my chest, lowering my gaze down."You wore the dress, "Antonio finally said, breaking the silence.I lifted my eyes to see him drawing nearer with a smile on that charming face of his, while Derek remained behind, looking lost. The only thing he could do was gaze at me, with his face turned red.If not for Antonio who stood in my front, blocking my view from Derek, I would still be staring at him. I... I don't like it when he's around me. It makes me feel unsafe."You look gorgeous," Antonio commented, tucking my hair to the back of my ear.I blushed at his compliments, thanking him. But my voice didn't sound convincing, and Antonio noticed it. "What's the matter? Don't you like the dress?""I... I do, " I whispered, trying not to speak out loud for Derek to hear. He sti
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MIRABEL"I really enjoyed myself today. Thank you, Mirabel," Antonio appreciated from his end.Here I was, laying on my bed at night, facing the ceiling. We have been on call for over an hour, but when Mom came over to remind me of bed time, I had to hasten the conversation with Antonio. He also heard my mom's voice and began to chuckle from his end, suggesting we do as she wants. "You don't want to offend your Mom. Let's listen," He said, still chortling.A smile crept across my face when I heard his sweet laughter. It's so contagious, and I like it."Fine. We can continue in school then. I still have to attend to some works I missed and get myself back on track fully, " I shared my plans with Antonio, thinking of the classes I had missed.He also agreed with my idea and even advised me to stay away from some of my classmates that used to downgrade me. "With Tania and her girls gone, everything is going to be different for you. Try to use this freedom to make a name for yourself. Be
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DEREKI drove off from Antonio's resident, heading for Mirabel's place.While driving, I kept glancing at Mirabel's reflection multiple times in the rearview mirror. She just sat at the right end of the backseat, staring at the heavy pour outside the window.The silence in the car was killing, but it only motivated me to try something."What a wet day. I wasn't expecting this kind of pour," I said, turning back to have a quick look at Mirabel.She had taken a quick glance my way before looking back at the window.She still don't want to talk to me. But I had a plan on getting her to speak up instead of sulking in that corner like a ghost. Clearing my throat, I said, "I wonder how that road would be by now. Maybe it's best I take you to my place.""What?!" She uttered.From the rearview, I saw how she sat up, staring at me in shock. I knew she was going to spark out."Why your place? The... The rain isn't an excuse for you to take me to your place. The road is fine!" She voiced out,
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DEREK We stood at the parking lot, as my friends suggested I visit the clinic for a treatment to my so-called illness. While they were talking, I was busy watching Antonio and Mirabel, leaving the school on foot. They held each other's hands, talking and laughing. The sight of this irritated me deeply. "Maybe we'll hold the celebration tomorrow." "Yeah, that's much better. By then you'd be okay." My friends suggested, advising I leave quickly for the clinic. I just smiled at them and agreed to do so. I wasn't going to any clinic, but wanted to catch up with those two. "Sure, I'll leave now. We can make plans for tomorrow," I supported them, getting into my car. Without hesitating or even saving bye to them, I drove out of the school premises, following Antonio and Mirabel from behind. They had gotten a cab before I showed up, exiting from the school gate. Seeing them leaving, I immediately followed, driving from behind, until they came to a stop at an ice cream parlour, whic
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DEREK"Get your head in the game, boys!" The coach yelled at the side of the court room, as we played against the opposing team.The basketball court was filled with students, who cheered at both team players, mostly at mine.The girls went crazy, cheering out my name with so much admiration in their voices."WE LOVE YOU DEREK!""YOU CAN DO IT!"They roared out, chanting loudly. But none of that interested me like before. Now, I didn't feel like myself."Derek! " The coach had yelled, pulling me out of my thoughts. I immediately came to my senses and noticed the ball coming my way. Quickly, I caught it and almost made a shot, but I ended up missing the point, leaving everyone grumbling."Focus boy! Focus!" Coach advised, clapping both hands at me.I nodded at him, but still couldn't get myself. And it's been this way since I left Mirabel's home yesterday.The thought of being an enemy in her eyes have really made me weak. I came over to school pretty late, but in time to join the gam
