"Ms. Ventura, may I inquire as to the nature of your visit to this establishment? I told you that you are not permitted to come here at schools while the investigation about the cheating issues is still ongoing and has not yet been completed.Before beginning her statement, Vera took a moment to pause, bow her head, and gather her thoughts. After mustering up the bravery to admit what she had done, she walked over to the dean's office and stood before his desk. The dean is glancing at her, perplexed as to what she was doing and why she is acting in such a manner at this moment.“Are you okay, Ms. Ventura?”“Dean… "I am going to come clean about something..." Vera uttered those words in a hushed tone.“What did you just say? Do you think you could raise your voice a little bit, please, Ms. Ventura? What it is that you are trying to say is completely incomprehensible to me. The question was posed by the dean.Vera looked down at the area of her shirt where the microphone was being attac
KIAAres wasn’t able to accompany me for the whole day since he was so busy with work so I decided to do some workloads at home. After having a general cleaning of the house, I decided to go and buy some groceries. My wrists started to ache terribly as I trudged along the hard concrete road. Usually, when I took this route home, I passed all sorts of strange-looking people. The neighborhood where we lived was strange; everyone was kind, but sometimes too friendly, interfering with your privacy and asking questions about your personal life that you weren't sure how to respond to. But on this particular night, a muggy night at that, there was not a sound to be heard. Not even the giggle of an elderly guy walking by or the squeal of a tire turning around a corner could be heard. I looked down at the multiple plastic bags I was holding, which were filled with the necessary groceries I had run out to buy at the last minute for supper, while the ache in my wrists turned into severe agony.
KIAThe gloomy area had been invaded by daybreak. The sun was currently attempting to emerge from the far mountains but was failing. Even the sky is beginning to get lighter, and the roadway is already well-lit. One of the most gorgeous pictures I've ever seen is a street scene in the early morning; it never fails to leave me with feelings and impressions that will last a lifetime.The street was now vacant in the early morning when everyone was just waking up. Only a few distant yellow leaves appeared to be falling gradually to the ground, and I caught a glimpse of the shadows of two large crates on either side of the bicycles pulled by two street vendors. But I still find myself wondering about the strange encounter I had the night before. Ares appears to have noticed that I am different today despite my best efforts to disguise it from him.“Hon, are you okay?” He worriedly asked. “You look so occupied today. Did something bother you?”“No, I just… I don’t know… I feel weird and I
Ares quickly ordered a leave from work today in order to join Kia on a trip to a quiet beach in the nearby province, as the doctor had instructed. They traveled three hours from home in order to be close to a beach of some kind. They used Google to find out how far it was from their location to the nearest beach. It was only a fifteen-minute trip to what they refer to as paradise.“You have reached your destination!” the GPS proclaims.“What? But this isn’t a resort or something…” Kia wonders.“Let’s ask someone nearby,” Ares rolled down the windows as they approached a gated enclave. “Good morning, sir. Is the Paradise beach resort near here? I think we got lost.” Ares asked for directions.“Yes! Just go straight ahead,” the man answered.“Copy that. Thank you.” They drove straight ahead as they realized they were really getting close when the humid, hot, and salty air slapped their faces and entered their nostrils. When they arrived, they acutely saw some incredibly blue waters wit
KIAIt was a beautiful day in Laguna; the sun was shining, the wind was blowing coolly, and I was picking up a cake for our dinner tonight and also maybe buying some stocks for the house. Guess what? — It has been a year since I first met Ares in a Manila hotel room. I should be happy right now, but my mind won't quit worrying. What if, after two years, he suddenly decides he no longer wants us? just like what we agreed to. What if the thing that he said that he didn’t have the courage to say was leaving me after two years of our agreement?I shook my head and walked on my way. I need to quit ruminating on such things. Considering I'm undergoing therapy, it won't be beneficial for my health. The weather was freezing and the wind was howling. A lot of homes were beginning to decorate, both inside and out, since December was quickly approaching. It could be a good idea for me to pick up some holiday decorations at the market later. Around 4:30 p.m., the sun was beginning to set. There w
KIAI immediately took a taxi to head home when my conversation with my stepmother ended. I don’t know what to feel in this kind of situation. I don’t know if I should believe her in everything she said to me earlier. They always make me dumb with their plans, and now my mind is debating whether I should believe them or not. But he is my dad… I can’t just give up on him. I know he was just being like that because of my evil stepmother and stepsister. When mom was still alive, he wasn’t like that. He loves us and I know it… Maybe I should ask Ares later to visit my parents…After staring into nothing for I don’t know how long, I finally arrived home. “Hon?” I said while I was looking for him. I looked for him first in the kitchen, since that was his favorite place, but then he wasn’t there. I placed all the groceries that I bought on the table, then went to the bedroom to check if he was there, but he was nowhere to be seen. Where is he? — I grabbed my phone from my pocket while I wa
KiaWe spent about a couple of minutes hugging each other, and when I felt like I was satisfied already, I was the one who stopped. I looked at him and smiled."Hey, guess what day it is today?" He narrowed his eyes and looked at me, wondering what I was saying. "Today? Today is Sunday, hon," he said."Seriously? You don't remember what it is today?" I said, pouting my lips.He scratched his head. "Oh, right! Oh, I am so sorry, hon." he said and hugged me. Finally, he remembered. I know he will never forget our special day— "I am sorry I forgot your birthday…"I pushed him and crossed my arms. What the f*ck?! Birthday?! He didn't even know the day of my birthday? I had enough!"What did you just say?""I am saying sorry? I know, I know, it is my fault that I forgot about it. I am just busy with work and stuff, but I will make it up with you, okay?" he said and tried to hug me again but I pushed him away."It's not my birthday today!" I said, and walked out, heading to the bedroom to
KIAToday is an early Monday, and guess what? — I am going back to school today! I got a call from the dean last night saying that I could now join the class since the investigation of the cheating issues was done. Honestly, I got so excited, but after hearing that the investigation was done, I just felt very nervous all of a sudden. What if Vera and her friends did some stupid things again? I know Asteria is part of this, and for sure she won't just pass me through this. She will make sure that I won't enjoy my years in college. What an evil brat!"Are you sure you don't want me to go with you?" Ares asked.We arrived at the school and I told him that I can go by myself. The dean said that she was going to talk to me as soon as I arrived and Ares was so worried that something bad might happen or someone might bully me.I nodded. "Mhmm! I've got this. Don't worry, I've got a good feeling about this. I hope so…" I murmured."Alright, whatever you say. I will just be at work and again,