He was now crying silently, tears and tears coming. I wanted to wipe that away and hug him and tell him it's going to be okay. Because he doesn't have a person who'll tell him that, it's only his dad and him.
I feel so terrible, it doubled from hating myself. A lump in my throat formed as my vision blurred. I wipe it away instantly. I hate that I am the reason why he was in a mess.
Now that things came to this, there's no backing down. It will be unfair if he is the only one who'll confess. I had to confess also.
I cleared my throat. "You know, Luke was the one I noticed that time because he was.."
"Because he was Prince charming?" He asked.
"Yeah. Like that. Handsome, nice, sweet, caring, and friendly." He glared
"Congratulations, Batch 2018!"The crowd burst into claps as the graduation ceremony ended. I blinked, looking around with my eyes widened in awe.It really ended. We graduated high school! One by one, the herd of the crowd squeezed into each other as they excitedly rushed to their sons, daughters, or relatives to congratulate.I wanted to go to find mom and Nathan but couldn't move from the crowd so I just stayed, standing in the middle.With the chaos and loud chattering of words of congratulations here and there and the flash of cameras as excited moms rushed to their graduated child, "Snow!" I heard someone calling out.I spotted mom squeezing from the crowd with a camera in her hand. She was grinning fr
"Hi, dad." I greeted my dad's grave. Right after celebrating, I went to this place to immediately tell my dad the news, with my graduation cap and robe still on me. Placing a bouquet of flowers, I sat there and was pulled into a trance.Smiling, I touched his tombstone with his name, 'Alexander Waterstrings' displayed on it.A tear rolled down my cheek, "Yes dad, here's your beautiful daughter, just graduated and going to college soon enough."I chuckled, remembering how he used to call me his baby girl while I complained and hated that nickname since I thought I was all grown up at that time.I pictured him flashing a thumbs up and saying the words, "I'm proud of you, I love you.""Hi, dad."
LUKE'S POINT OF VIEWI’ve always been the type to make someone happy.I love them too much that I pour everything into them.And that’s probably why they left me. I remember my ex dropping me saying I was too flirty for her liking. After that breakup, I tried so hard to be like my cousin, Eion, because girls always flock to her, they like the bad boy type.So I tried to be the bad boy. But my second ex broke up with me, saying I was too cold.Why do women always choose the bad boys? And if I try to be one, they say I was too coldThat made me think. Why do I have to try so hard? I almost gave up on myself that time. And at last, Snow came. She was a feisty woman who knew w
LUKE’S POV "Okay, I’m ready now." She pursed her lips, taking a deep breath and looking at me straight in the eye. "He's...the one I love. Sorry.." Silence followed, and I let that sink in my mind for a while. Nodding to her in reply, I glanced at her watch and looked outside the glass window. "Why are you not surprised?" She asked, her eyebrows creasing in confusion and looking at me with pity in her eyes. I just smiled at her, “Well I know that already. I had prepared myself for it way back.” I said, before continuing, “The moment you didn't ask for forgiveness that night at the New Year's Party, to plead for me to stay, I knew it. And I was waiting for you to say
SNOW’S POV “Where are you taking a vacation, Snow?” Asked Emma. “Sshh, Emma. For all we know, she’s going to be with her hubby since it has been a while.” Teased Hannah and I just shook my head at them. Me, Emma, and Hannah decided to chill at Eion’s ice cream shop. Fortunately, the shop is still open, with Mr. Tim acting as the manager for now as Eion was away. We were just chilling here as we had finally finished our exams. Our winter break is going to come soon. I took a sip at my strawberry ice cream, smiling at the memory of my boyfriend, Eion. Gosh, it feels weird to call him that way. Anyways, I guess this flavor is not that bad after all…
“Flight 221 had departed.” I was sitting in the waiting area, my neck almost hurting from stretching my neck too much. One hour has passed and I am still waiting for Eion, hoping he will arrive. His flight probably got delayed, right? Or maybe, he couldn’t come after all? I had been anxiously calling for him a lot of times now and I couldn’t even contact Eion. Gosh, where the hell is that robot? I really miss him, it has been a long time now. I sighed. This was not the one I imagined today. I had waited for months for this to arrive, there is no way I won’t get to see Eion. Disappoint
The ride to the restaurant was just a whole different vibe. Eion and I talked and laughed at almost anything, keeping up on each other’s life updates as we listened to the radio. And I couldn’t help but breathe this in for a while, letting everything sink in. Car ride at night. With Eion by my side calling me as his babe. Just enjoying each other’s company. It has been a while since I experienced this with him. This comfortable silence. It’s new, but it feels a bit odd, but not in a bad way. To some, this might be normal, but this is a big thing to me. Well, simply being with him is the best. He could take me anywhere and I would not even complain.
“Who is that Eion?” I asked. With that, Eion quickly turned to face me and smiled nervously at me. “What? Who?” He asked, playing innocent, and ended the call. “You were just calling with someone?” I asked. “And I heard it’s a girl?” He shook his head, looking a bit guilty, “No, I wasn’t.” Gosh, he’s lying? Never in my life expected this. I had assumptions last time, but I thought Eion wouldn’t do this to me! To think I was just advising my new friend Mia earlier to leave a man if he hurt you! Wow, why is the universe playing on me now? His phone rang again, with the name “Sereia” plastered on
Thank goodness I managed to convince Eion to stop by the reception after making out with him in the car.The reception was at Hudson’s villa, where Eion’s childhood friend, Mario was serving. I spotted him and smiled at him. “Glad you’re still working here, Mario.”He bowed a bit, “Even I’m amazed why Eion didn’t fire me. Anyways, I’m wishing you a happy marriage, Ms. Snow.” He then whispered, “I knew you two would end up with each other.” He said with a wink, and before I could even reply, he walked away.“What was that?” Asked Eion when he caught up to me as he was parking the car earlier.“Oh, nothing. It’s Mario being Mario.” I replied.
Eion started his vow. “Do you remember the very first day that we met?”It was not the usual love at first sight moment. I’ve hated you, not knowing that it was love that I was feeling. We started out as enemies and now, look at us. You have become my lover, my companion, and my best friend. There's no one else I'd want to build a life with. I get to have you by my side, my love, and my wife, for eternity.” Saying that he paused. He was looking at my eyes as he said that. He didn’t have any copy, he then continued,“You have made me the happiest man in the world today by agreeing to share your life with me. I promise to cherish and respect you. I promise to care for you and protect you. I promise to comfort you and encourage you. I promise to be with you for all of eternity.
Reaching the venue, I stayed in the car as the organizers of our wedding checked everything first before we started.I looked at the busy crowd sitting on the chairs. We only have a hundred guests for today as I don’t want to invite a lot.Besides, I don’t have a lot of friends. I lost touch with my high school friends the moment we migrated here. Also, mom is also not that close with dad’s relatives as they both ran away from their home when they had me.And I can’t blame her for that.So I only have mom, Nathan, and some of my classmates from Anastolgia High like Ember. So it’s mostly Eion’s family and relatives as his guests. I saw Luke and Hannah greeting the guests and making sure everyone was comfortable.
“I really didn’t expect you, out of the three of us, to be the first one to get married, Snow.” Said Emma as she applied some powder on her face with her makeup brush. “Oh, are you jealous that she is the first one to be married out of us, or are you jealous because you want to get married next, Emma?” Hannah suggested as she applied lipstick on her lips. Emma just rolled her eyes, “Well, I didn't expect that you, out of all of us, to be the first one to get pregnant, Hannah.” She fired back, pointing at Hannah’s big tummy. Hannah is now seven months pregnant with Leroy’s child. Even I was surprised at the sudden news. I hadn’t expected it. Hannah chuckled at that and winked at me, “This is your time gi
Just then, Eion stopped and stood up. A waiter gave him a guitar and he cleared his throat.“I never sing, Snow, but for tonight, it’s only you and me. I’ll sing for you.”I gasped at that. “Wait, you’re really going to sing?”“Yes. I had been practicing for the past months. In the Philippines, did you know that it was their practice to sing your heart out with a guitar and go to the house of the person you are going to woo. It’s called harana.” He informed me. His hands were tuning the guitar and he was trembling a bit. I flashed him a smile and gave him a thumbs up to encourage him.He nodded, “It may not be your house and we're on a ship right now but... I’m doing it. I hope you’
SNOW’S POV“Snow, a delivery was sent to you,” Mom said as soon as I woke up. Grabbing it and opening it, it was flowers and chocolates, with a handwritten note that I know all too well.It was Eion’s.Reading it, I smile at what he just said inside the note.“To my beautiful snow in my winter heart, this is for you. I haven’t forgotten our anniversary.”this has been his tactic for the past 4 years every time it's our anniversary. Then, my phone beeped and Eion texted me.Did you like the flowers and chocolates? That’s just the teaser. We’ll have dinner later at 7pm. Don’t be late. - your strawberry addict robot
4 YEARS LATERAUNT MAGGIE’S POV“Justin!” I called out, huffing and climbing up the stairs. I turned to his nanny and asked, “He still hasn't eaten his breakfast?”“Yes ma'am. He’s been running around for the whole morning. I apologize.” His nanny replied.I breathed in and out, “Let’s stop chasing him for now. I’m sure you'll get tired soon and eat.” I said, dismissing his tired nanny. II walked towards the dining table where my husband was sitting and having his breakfast. “Honey, can you please call for Justin? His nanny has been tired of taking care of him these days. He has to eat his breakfast.”“Yes, honey.&rd
Emma’s POVWell, I trust Eion,” Snow replied to my question as she checked the time with her wristwatch. Sighing, she stood up and grabbed her bag. “I gotta go now.”I just rolled my eyes at her, “Yeah yeah, go to your strawberry addict robot now and leave your bitter and lonely friends.”She just chuckled at me and bid her goodbyes, with Hannah encouraging her also. “Go get your man, Snow.” She winked and left the ice cream shop.With Snow leaving, Hannah and I were left alone now. I turned to her, “What should we do now? Our friend just left and I’m bored.” I complained to her.It looks like Hannah was not hearing a wo
He turned off the lights. His lips continued on doing wonders on mine. This kiss was different from any of our last time. He trailed down kisses on my neck, down to my collarbone.It’s almost like he wanted to take a taste at everything, every inch of me. I couldn’t help but moan out his name, “Ugh. Eion.”And I covered my mouth from saying that, feeling my cheeks getting hotter in embarrassment.Geez, did I really…just moaned?I bit my lip, looking up at him as he stared into my soul, piercing me with his emerald eyes. He gulped, almost like in an agony, “Say that again. Call my name again, Snow.”I did as he told me, “Eion.”