"Hi, can I ask you a question? What happened to your face?" Britney curiously asks her. "There's the million-dollar question again." Ellysse said to herself. Since the day she started going to school, everyone have been asking her about her face. At first, she was willing to answer that question, but as she grows up, she's getting tired of it already. But not answering the question will be totally rude of her, so she decided to speak again. "I was born with Giant congenital nevi, so that's why I have a black, distinctive mark on the right side of my face." she answers, in a polite tone. She felt more awkward when she heard all of their classmates murmuring at each other, except for the guy who's sitting beside her. He just gave her a friendly smile. "Thank you for introducing yourself, Miss Anderson. Next in line is, Mr. Kael Oakes..." Mr. Alden calls for the next student. Ellysse secretly heaved a sigh of relief when the professor changes the topic. Maybe it was obvious for him
"It's easy for you to say that because you haven't experienced being laughed at by other people because of your face. I mean, look at you, your gorgeous, and everyone likes you..." Ellysse blurted out. "Wait, did you just say that I'm gorgeous?" Kael asks, while grinning from ear to ear. Ellysse feels her face burning, and she knew that she's blushing like an idiot again. She took a deep breath to calm herself. "Look, that's not the point. What I'm trying to say is, for someone like you, who has a normal-looking face, you won't be able to understand what I'm going through..." she tries to make her point clear. "And that's why I'm trying my best to understand your situation, Ellysse. If you keep pushing me away, how can I be aware of what you're going through? I want to know and understand everything about you?" Kael tries to explain his side. Ellysse was suddenly confused by how Kyle is acting towards her. What's with this guy? "Why are you doing this?" she suddenly interrogated
Her collection of bandannas and scarves gave her a senseof comfort, protection and security as she was growing up. She feels like she can never live or survive without them... Ellysse checked her reflection at the mirror, and she looks...Okay. She doesn't need to put on any make up or anything because the only thing that people can see is her huge birthmark. She then grabbed her purse, and then went back to Kael who's waiting for her at the living room... ================================== Kael stopped his car infront of a huge house. Based on his car's GPS map, this is Britney Winters' residence, where the party is going to be held. "So... We're here. Are you ready to make your grand entrance?" Kael suddenly asked Ellysse. Ellysse didn't answer, as she stares at the big house. Kael noticed that she keeps on wiping her hands on her jeans, and she looks nervous as hell. "Ellysse?" Kael calls her name again. "Huh? You were saying something?" Ellysse absent-mindedly asked him b
"Hi, can I talk to you for a minute?" Britney suddenly asked. "Yeah, sure..." Ellysse agreed rightaway, and she waited for Britney to speak. "What I meant was... I want to talk to you in a quiet place. Not here. Let's go to the garden, shall we?" Britney suggested. "Uh, okay." Ellysse replied. Britney asked her two friends to follow behind them. Now, they are making their way to Britney's garden, away from the noise and the crowd... "Britney, thank you so much for inviting me. And I'm terribly sorry for ruining your party. You see---!" Ellysse wasn't able to finish her explanation when Britney suddenly spoke. "How dare you spit on Kael's clothes! Don't you know how expensive his shirt is? You won't be able to afford it with your allowance! You might not be able to eat for a year to pay for it!" Britney angrily exclaimed. "We should teach this country girl a lesson, Britney!" Margaret who is one of Britney's friends, joined their conversation. ''You're totally right. So, what no
Meanwhile, Kael angrily crumpled the paper. "What a childish act coming from you, guys. What's your problem with Ellysse? Why are you ganging up on her?" he asked all of their classmates, while looking frustrated. No one responded to his questions, as they pretended to be busy doing their own thing. Kael was about to say something else but he wasn't able to do so because the professor suddenly entered the room. He looked at Ellysse, who obviously looked so sad. "Everything will be alright, Ellysse." he whispered, as he can feel her pain... ================================ Lunchtime came. Ellysse is currently ordering her food at the school's cafeteria. Kael asked her to order something for her, since he's still at the library to give back to books that he borrowed two weeks ago. Just like what they usually do, they will eat lunch together, then get ready for their next classes in the afternoon... Ellysse is now walking while carrying a tray which is laden with so much food.
Later that night... Ellysse looked herself at the mirror, while looking satisfied. She's wearing a pink one piece dress, and Nana Rose told her that it belongs to Kael's younger sister, who is currently studying in London, and she lives with their grandfather there. The dress perfect fits her body like s second skin, and it feels so comfy. She can't explain why, but she feels like she doesn't need to wear her bandanna to cover half of her face. She feels so free in this paradise, and she never thought that she won't be needing to put anything to cover the black mark on her face. She always thought that those coverings have been a part of her life, and she'll wear it until the day she dies, but now, it's totally different! Ellysse stops daydreaming when she heard someone knocking at the door. She quickly opens the door, and she lets out a big smile when she saw Nana Rose. "Oh, my goodness! Look at you, Ellysse! You really are pretty, and the dress looks great on you..." the old
"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
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