Lunchtime.Surprisingly, Dennis didn't talk to Bella about having lunch together. She was relieved at first, but it made her feel uneasy afterwards.She realized that she must have said too much towards Dennis yesterday.Bella decided to look for him. As she was walking her way at the school's hallway, she heard a group of girls gossiping."Hey, did you know the reason behind Bella Newman's adoption?" one girl suddenly said."Oh? What is it? Tell us!" asked the other one.She gritted her teeth in anger and frustration. These girls are even worst than a bunch of gossiping housewives.She strained her ears as she hid herself to the nearby wall. She decided to listen, as the girls talk more about her. "You all know that my mom is working at our town's Social Services Department, right? She accidentally found out Bella's family background!" the main gossiper blabbered on."Just tell us quickly!" breathed the others."Well, Bella's real mother is a patient at a mental institution in the c
"Bella seems to be at ease with you, Dennis. She's always in her true self whenever she's with you. That's why you have the right to know about her past." Doctor Celeste started speaking again. "I'm willing to listen, Doctor." Dennis responded. "I went to the capital city few months ago to do a symposium on childcare. One of the medical schools there asked me to be their spokesperson. After the lecture, one of the activities of the said program is to visit a foster care home. And that where I found Bella. I've never seen a girl looking so frail. Girls at her age should be enjoying their life, but it was different for her, because of what happened to her family..." Doctor Celeste started remembering the past. "What happened to her and to her family, doctor?" Dennis started asking."Bella's father died in a plane crash. She and her mother didn't know he left a huge amount of debt, much to Bella's mother shock and despair. Her mother suffered from a nervous breakdown that lead her to
Few minutes have passed. Bella heard some hurrying steps coming from the stairs."Oh! This is a pleasant surprise! What are you doing here, Bella?" Dennis asked me, while looking suprised."Well, my mother asked me to bring these box of sweets to your family. And thank you for letting me borrow your notes." Bella said, while giving him the paper bags."Thank you! So, how are you feeling? You're not sick anymore?" Dennis asked with so much concern in his eyes."I'm now fully recovered, thanks." Bella smiles at him."That's good. I guess you're going back to school tomorrow?" Dennis happily stated."Yes, I'm going back to school." she reassures him.Dennis was about to say something when his father suddenly made an entrance."Oh, hello! I didn't know we have a visitor!" his father suddenly entered the house."Yes, Dad. By the way, I want you to meet Bella... I want you to meet my father, Bella. I believe Miley already introduced him to you?" Dennis casually introduces his father and Bel
All of them are now enjoying a delicious dinner, courtesy of Dale's great cooking skills. ===================================Once they are finished with their dinner, they all decided to have a relaxing time at Uncle Bobby's mini-garden and eat sweets there.They were already chatting for almost two hours already, when Gabbie realized that she needs to go home.Dennis volunteered to walk Bella and Gabbie's home. "Be careful on the road, guys." Uncle Bobby told them."Yes, Uncle. And thank you for the meal, Dale. It was delicious." Gabbie smilingly thanks Dale."Oh by the way, Bella... Please tell your mother we enjoyed the sweets. And please don't forget to say thank you as well." added Uncle Bobby."Of course, Uncle Bobby." Bella smilingly responded.After a few moments, Dennis, Bella and Gabbie are now walking on the road..."I was thinking... Maybe the three if us could hang out together sometime. What do you guys think?" Gabbie suddenly suggested. "That's a good idea, Gab!" D
Gabbie was secretly hoping that they could cross the line from being childhood friends into something more special. She started having special feelings towards Dennis when they became junior high school students. Then her feelings started to grow on their first year in high school, but she decided to keep it a secret from.him. And now they are on their senior year in high school, she really wants to let Dennis know her feelings about him."Gabbie, are you even listening to me?" she suddenly heard Dennis' voice. "Huh? What is it again?" Gabbie asked, while looking a bit startled."Aha! So I was talking to myself all along!" Dennis said, while looking amused."Sorry, I was just thinking of something." she said."You're still thinking about the swimming competition?" Dennis inquired, while looking concerned."Well, yes. And some other things too." enunciated Gabbie."You don't have to pressure yourself, Gab." Dennis gave her an advice."Hmm... Dennis?" Gabbie suddenly calls out."Yes?"
Many days have passed.Gabbie is now talking with Dennis and Bella at the snackhouse.They are discussing things about their planned summer trip."Well, I think you won't be having any problems with my mother and Miley. As long as I'm with you guys, they'll let me go on a trip. with you." Bella was getting excited about the trip."How about you, Gabbie?" Dennis asks her. "Our families have been friends for a very long time, Dennis. My parents fully trusts you." Gabbie confidently answers."Alright, then. I guess it's all settled. But I still have to talk to your family to let them know about our plans. Just to show respect to them as well." Dennis nodded in return. ================================After meeting at the snack house, the three of them decided to go to the Newman's residence, to formally ask Doctor Celeste's permission to let Bella come with them to their upcoming summer trip..."It's been a long time since I last saw you, Gabbie dear... How have you been and how's your
After two-and-a-half hours of travel time by plane, they finally reached our destination.The three of them rode in a rented car, and after half an hour, the vehicle stopped infront of a big villa, which looked like more of a mansion that you can see at a lifestyle magazines."Welcome to our family's vacation house!" announced Gabbie as she slung her bag pack unto her shoulders.Dennis and Bella unbelievably stared at the grand-looking house infront of them. Their were obviously amazed by the grandeur of Gabbie's summer house."Oh, I'm sorry! Do you think the house is too small for us? Alright, I can make a reservation at a nearby hotel if you want..." Gabbie suggested, while looking apologetic.Dennis and Bella both stared at Gabbie in shock. "Are you kidding me?! I know your family is rich, but I didn't expect you to be uber rich like this!" Dennis unbelievably exclaimed.Bella nodded in agreement as well. "Is it really alright to stay here? The place is TOO big for the three of u
Bella and Dennis are at the most famous and romantic tower which is considered as a tourist spot. Bella breathes in a gulpful of fresh air while admiring the nature's view.The good thing is their are all alone in this place, as the other tourists moves to another location."Bella, can I ask you something?" Dennis suddenly asks, out of the blue."Sure, what is it?" Bella asked in return."What are we, Bella? Are we friends or are we more than that?" Dennis surprised her with his question."To be honest, you are very special to me, Dennis." Bella admitted. "Look, I'm going straight to the point... I'm in love with you, Bella." Dennis finally confessed his feelings. Bella's jaw drops open after she heard that shocking revelation from him."Well, aren't you going to say something?" Dennis asked impatiently again."Is it really true? You are in love with me?" Bella wanted to make sure"With all my heart, Bella. I love you so much and I feel like my heart is going to explode with so much
Danielle gave Brent one last look, then afterwards, she started buying her own food since she is in a hurry.==============================Nighttime came. Danielle is currently at her apartment. She's lying in her bed, and she's been staring at her bedroom's ceiling for almost half an hour now. Her mind can still remember the scene that happened at Palmridge University Cafeteria during lunchtime. She can vividly remember on how Dale and the two girls mockingly teases the poor student, who just wants to peacefully eat his lunch so that he can go ahead to his next class.But before the bullies could let him quietly eat his lunch, they demanded him to finish their Humanities project on their behalf. And the poor student agrees in the end just to protect himself.What's more disappointing to her is Brent Montreal didn't say nor do anything to help his fellow. He just sat there just watching everything.She never thought that Brent is such a bully, and he looks like he didn't care at all
The next day.Danielle and the rest of the gang are currently lining up to buy food at the University's Cafeteria. While waiting for her turn, she roamed her eyes around the place. The place is jam-packed with students. She's already starving, and she feels like she can eat a whole cow.She saw Brent who was hanging out with his own group. Dale was there, and there were two girls chatting with them. The girls are both equally beautiful, even with heavy make up. Both of the girls are wearing sexy clothes, and many male students are looking at their direction. But the girls didn't seem to care being the center of attention...Dianne feels her stomach growl again, as she's really hungry. She only ate a light breakfast early in the morning, then afterwards, she didn't eat anything because she was busy attending her classes.The other problem is, she only has 25 minutes left to eat before her afternoon classes begins. She groans inwardly when she realizes her current situation.Her attentio
Danielle saw Clark and Samantha behind them."Sure. Come and join the fun." she invited them."Oh my gosh, please allow me to tell you that I subscribed to your video channel, and I followed you in all of your social media accounts. I felt a bit sad when you suddenly deactivated all of your accounts." Abigail said it all in one breath, while looking excited. "Just like what you heard earlier, I was once active on social media for I stopped and I've decided to focus on my studies." Samantha casually pronounced. There was an awkward silence after Samantha spoke. Danielle noticed that Paul, Abby and Clark were just staring at Samantha, and they obviously looks intimidated by her. Daniel noticed that Samantha really didn't want to open up to them yet, and she understands it. Anyway, this is just the first day of school, and she's not expecting to know all about them in just one day. They will be studying for four more years and will be in the same school together, so there's no need to
Danielle quickly sprints away, as if she is in a marathon. At the same time, Brent couldn't help himself but to smile as he watches Danielle running away, until she was finally out of his sight. "Hey, what's with that smile?" Dale curiously asks him. "Oh, nothing. Let's go back to practice or else our Coach might scold us." Brent replied, as his smile never leaves his face. While they were running around in the field kicking some balls, Brent's mind is still flying elsewhere. He can't help himself but to think about Danielle. She looks like a very cool, friendly and interesting girl...And part of his mind says that he wants to see her often, and get to know her better."What are you dilly-dallying for, Brent? Let's go and let's kick some balls!" their Coach yells at him."Yes, coach!" Brent answered, as he finally focuses all of his attention to their practice...=========================The Freshmen Orientation has officially begun. The batch 2023 of the Department of Performing
Danielle Rance breathes in a gulpful of morning crisp air as she's making her way inside the campus grounds of Palmridge University. This is her first day at being a College student and she was so excited that she couldn't sleep last night. But that's okay. She's full of energy today, and every fibre of her body feels fully awake...She roamed her eyes around while she is walking. She is making her way at a straight, wide road. She admires the beautiful trees which are all lined up at the side of the road. She also saw wooden benches where few of the students are sitting, while doing their own thing. She can see some group of students who are having their usual chat, and she saw some campus couple who are openly flirting at each other in broad daylight. And some students are fooling around, just having clean fun...Aside from that, there were some varsity players who are doing their morning exercises.Danielle feels like she's dreaming, and she can't believe that she's finally a stude
"And I'm taking note on that as well." Kael murmured, in an amused manner. "This might be a stupid question, sweetheart, but please, I want you to answer this... Did you ever wished that I should go on for a cosmetic surgery to remove this birthmark on my face?" Ellysse uddenly asked. "That thought never occured to me at all, Ellysse. You are perfect as you are, and I fell inlove with you just the way you are. I would never change anything about you." Kael instantly answered. "Wow, that's so sweet. I think I'm falling more inlove with you." Ellysse teasingly responded. "And why did you suddenly asked that question? Are you planning to do it?" Kael curiously asks again. "It did enter my mind, because I want you to have a gorgeous-looking wife that you could show off to your friends. And I don't want them to look down on you." Ellysse shared her thoughts. "If you want to make some changes to yourself, do it because you want to, and don't do it for the sake of other people. I want a
"I promise to love Kael, Mom. I can't say forever since we don't know what will happen in the future. But I can assure you that I will never ever hurt him." Ellysse seriously enunciated. "And that's all I need to know." Autumn smilingly said, while looking relieved. They both went back on eating their lunch, but Autumn suddenly thought of something... "Oh, I'm just a bit curious, but--- are you and Kael already talking about getting married right after you graduate from Palmridge University?" Ellysse almost choked on her pasta when she heard her question. She immediately drank water first before answering the question. "We haven't talked about it. We were just living at the present time, and we haven't talked about our future right after College." she confessed. "I'm sorry if I asked you that question, Ellysse. But there's no need to rush. My husband and I waited for eight years before we decided to get married. You're both still young so you still have a long and bright future
She can feel their warmth, and they welcomed her with open arms... She feels so loved. "Thank you so much... I'm sure I will like all of them." Ellysse said, as she's trying her best not to cry. "Alright, let's all sit down and start with a prayer first." Kael's father suggested. Kael and Ellysse sat next to each other, and started praying first... ================================= The four of them are now having a hearty meal while they are happily chatting. "So, tell me. How did you meet each other?" Mrs. Oakes started asking questions. "We actually met at Palmridge University. We are in the same class. I was trying to avoid having a deeper relationship with other people because of my skin condition, but Kael always makes sure to talk to me everyday until I'm starting to warm up little by little." Ellysse recounted her first meeting with Kael. "And when did you officially become a couple?" Mrs. Oakes did a follow-up question. "Oh, it wasn't that long, but we were able to kno
"I can't believe this is happening to me! I've never been in a relationship before, and you're my first girlfriend. I really don't know how to be a great boyfriend but we'll make this work, right?" Kael nervously asks her. "You're also my first romance, Kael. But we'll do this one step at a time. I'm not really dreaming of a perfect relationship but whatever happens, we'll be together through thick and thin." Ellysse tries to reassure her boyfriend. "Yes, we will. So, can we seal our deal with a kiss?" Kael said, while smiling sheepishly. "I thought you'd never ask." Ellysse whispered. Their lips met again for another sweet round of kiss... ================================ Every students at Pamridge University are looking at Kael and Ellysse while they are walking together, while holding hands. They are aware that the their fellow students are talking about them, but they don't give a damn. As long as their not hurting anyone, they are free to love each other. Ellysse is also