Autumn is actually thrilled winning because not for the crown or the title, but she's actually happy because she made her classmates proud, and the same time,she will get all the benefits that their Dean promised. It will be very helpful for her future career after she graduates from Palmridge University. All of her classmates started going onstage and each of them hugged and congratulated her. "Congratulations, Autumn! You deserved to win the crown." Lauren, one of her classmates smilingly congratulated her. "My girlfriend's right, Autumn. You did great, especially at the Question and Answer part." Ashton added. "Thank you guys!I wouldn't be able to do this without our department's support as well." Autumn thanked all of them. Karsten mustered all of her courage to walk towards Autumn to congratulate her as well. "You made us all proud, Autumn. You did extremely well." he said, as he was trying to calm himself, deep inside. "I appreciate your support, Karsten. I saw you clappi
Few years have passed. Autumn stopped her car in front of the coffee shop where she and her boyfriend Karsten usually have a date whenever they have free time. She smiled when she remembered all of the good memories she shared, not just with Karsten, but with Ashton and Lauren as well. Before their University graduation, she and Karsten are officially a couple. One of the staff at the coffee shop greeted her as soon as she steps inside. "Hello, welcome to Le Coup de Foudre Coffee Shop. A table for four?" the staff smilingly inquired. "Yes... Our usual table please." Autumn smiles back at her. "Of course!" "Thanks you as always." Autumn thanks the kind and accommodating staff. She almost screamed in surprise when all of the lights suddenly went out. She immediately saw a projector screen. Her jaw dropped wide open when she saw hee photos on the screen. It was her photos since her freshman year up until their senior year. And in addition to that, the projector also shows her
Few decades have passed. "Wow, it feels so good to be back at Palmridge University after so many years.." Karsten happily said, as he takes in a gulpful of air, while looking around at the campus. "You're absolutely right, honey. I suddenly missed everything here at Palmridge University!" Autumn nodded in agreement, while feeling a bit of nostalgia. "Dad... Mom. Do you want to come with me to the Entrance Ceremony or you're just going to stand here all day, reminiscing about the past?" Kael asked his parents, while grinning from ear to ear. "Oh, I'm sorry, son! It's just that this place has been very special to me and to your father since this is were we first met." Autumn smilingly said to her son. "And I still couldn't believe that she fell inlove with a nerd just like me." Karsten jokingly added. "Look, being a nerd is not really a bad thing, but I just want you to be---just like you. You're a cool guy, you're smart and well, you're cute and I'm sure many girls will like you."
"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.