"Here, choose whatever you want."The food was actually good. Although they weren't up to par with the Michelin Starred Chefs, it was palatable and their desserts were delicious.They were also some art inhibits on the third floor. We left the place satisfied. Layla drove to another place. I could not help but ask her. "Aren't we going home?""It is my day off. I am not satisfied in just eating outside."I just let her bring me whatever place she wants. But then she brought me to shop.Seeing the mall in front of me, I suddenly want to back out."Actually, I am still having a terrible hangover. I am going to rest in the car.""No. We can't be alone." Agh. Right. I almost forgot about that."I just need a few clothes. Come on." Layla insisted.Layla then dragged me to some boutiques. I am quite stunned that she was actually checking some dresses. Most of the dresses here were above the knee and has some sleeves.Although it was not too conservative, for Layla who always showed a lot
It's been a long time since Layla and I have had some quality time like this. So she made the most of it. We bought ice cream while she rambled about her and Eduardo.Layla and I were picking up food from a street food stall as she speaks, "I am not sure about our relationship yet but he took me on a date last time. I think he would confess to me soon."I listened quietly.Eduardo's progress was smooth. But I am more curious about yesterday's event.I asked slowly, "How about yesterday? Did something happen yesterday?""Yesterday?" Layla recalled yesterday's event then she remembered something. She then punched me lightly on my shoulder. "You! Why did you run off yesterday? You left Kane and me!""..."I rubbed my shoulders. Although the punch was light, it still ache. "So did something happen?""What could possibly happen?" Then she stopped. She changed her words. "It's a secret.""..." So did something happen or not?I am really curious!"Why won't you tell me?""Because it is a sec
"Happy Birthday!"Gabrielle, Levi, Eduardo, the girls, Paul, Wayne, and Kane were wearing birthday caps as they greeted me with warm smiles.Gabrielle blew a trumpet toy while the girls scattered confetti in the air. Levi and Eduardo were holding a banner with 'Happy Birthday Stella' on it. While Paul and Wayne were holding pom poms and tambourines.At the center, Kane was holding a cake with '19' on it.I stared at them flabbergasted. Layla nudged at me. "We didn't forget! We are preparing to surprise you. Are you surprised?"I looked back at her in shock.I really did not expect this.So all this time...Layla was grinning ear to ear because she was looking forward to this?For a moment, embarrassment and shame appeared on my face.I am really such a fool. I was so blinded by jealousy that I did not notice some hint.Layla took me out to a place I would like while the others prepared for this party. They all did this for me.I was moved and ashamed at the same time."Make a wish an
The night was deep.It was early summer so the night sky was clear and there were a lot of stars tonight.The golden mansion's garden was quite big. The gardener gives a lot of care and thought to the landscape. There were flowers in bloom adding a refreshing fragrance to the air.I don't know who put those little lights in the garden, but the colorful lights added a beautiful romantic atmosphere and ambiguity to the air.Kane and I were walking silently in the garden. The awkwardness grew under this ambiguous atmosphere.Fortunately, Kane spoke. "You look beautiful in the dress.""...."But his word just made me more awkward!I could not help but put the unruly hair on the back of my ear. "...Not good as Layla." I muttered.Kane rose his brow and stared at me deeply. "I don't think so.""?""You and Layla have differences in charm," Kane added."Oh." For a moment, my heart skipped a beat there. I thought he was disagreeing with me when I said that I wasn't as good-looking as Layla. I
A/n: This chapter is fixed. Thank you for waiting. *** My hand was moving unconsciously across the paper while my eyes were dazed. Fine strokes appeared on the blank sheet of paper. Yet, I am still unaware of what I was unconsciously drawing. Because my mind was somewhere else. Images of the night came to my mind again. The romantic beautiful garden... Kane's favorite flower... The kiss... I slapped my cheeks. The loud slap echoed in the silent room. The art professor looked at me with questions in her eyes. "Is something the matter, Stella?" I woke up from my stupor. My classmates who were focusing on their drawings looked up at me with confused and worried gazes. I blushed and lowered my head. "No, ma'am." The professor and my classmates must have noticed that I had been out of my mind since the beginning of the class. "Oh. You have finished sketching already?" The professor saw my paper and approached me. "Can I see?" I handed my paper blankly to her. My mind was stil
A/n: This chapter is fixed. Thank you for waiting. **** "!" He was holding his phone near his ear, while my phone was continuously vibrating. Kane: "...." Damn. If I run now...could I still escape? Kane must have guessed my thoughts because he immediately blocked my way. "Stella." I bit my lips and looked down. I don't want to see what was in his eyes. If those eyes were indifferent or just teasing me...I think I would be hurt. "Stella, are you avoiding me?" Kane's low voice sounded. I clenched my hold on the strap of my bag. "....Is it because of what I did?" Kane asked. He took a step forward while I took a step back. His steps halted. "...Do you hate me now?" There was a hint of grievance in his voice. I looked up and saw his dark eyes which were always deep and arrogant had a hint of anxiousness and....heartache. Pang. I felt my heart squeezed by a pair of ruthless hands. I don't want to see that look of hurt in Kane's eyes. "I..." I started to speak. But I don't
****"I like you....'I always imagined Kane would say those magic words to Layla. In one of my sad dreams, I could see the handsome teenager Kane confessing to Layla with blushing ears and eyes darting everywhere. And to make that dream worst, the very next day, the two would become a couple. A sweet loving perfect couple.There's no way I could get in between them.It was an outcome that I had prepared myself for a long time. I buried my feelings and tried to accept my own standing. I accepted the fact that Kane would never like me back. And that my role was to support their love.They were both people I genuinely care for. So...the only thing I could do was not show my ugly feelings. If I wasn't able to control it, I would go far away and heal myself over time.That's the outcome I always thought of.But never....never ever I imagined that I would be subjected to these words.Especially from Kane.My ears had gone deaf by those words. With the addition of my loud beating heart, I
"Your birthday? Oh, right! Yesterday is your birthday! Oh my. Belated Happy Birthday, sis."I smiled. Anna did not forget the real date of my birthday."I am sorry. I just remembered now because I am too occupied and worried.""It's okay. I know you care about me a lot or else you wouldn't find my number to call me and give me a heads up." My feelings toward Anna were complicated.She was the sister I always admire. She was lovely, kind, warm, and talented. A perfect child in every way.However, because she was too perfect, her little sister who wasn't talented as much as her would look dull.Unlike her who was favored and always got to impress others, I am always left out and ignored.And it was way worse when people pay attention to me. Because they always compared me to her. So although Anna treated me kindly, I could not help but hate her.Why I should always be compared to her? Why should I match her skills and talent? Why she was so perfect and I am lacking in many ways?Sinc