Selena's pov:
I stood erect and handed the man his wallet. He took it In a jiffy like he didn't want it to be seen in the first place.
"Thank you, my dear" He remarked as the corners of his mouth quirked up.
"No offense, sir. I'm just curious. Is the boy in the photo your son?" I asked closing up so he doesn't sense the familiarity from my voice.
His face hardened for a second there and he quickly, flared.
"Oh no! He's the son of a friend. He doesn't look like me, or does he?" He asked obviously getting dubious about my sudden question.
Oh God! Can I really do this??
"No! That's why I asked. He looks like a Korean and Gabriel mentioned you being in Korea. So...I did the math in my head" I stuttered covering up with giggles.
He chuckled and turned to Gabriel.
"You've got a smart girlfriend. We'll meet up some other time, son" He said patting hi
Mykel's pov:I walked out of the class with Austin and his new friend, Merlin following me. We were through with the extremely easy exam and result will be out next week.I'm sure we all made it.The last thing I'd need now is moving to another school and starting all over to get familiar with the place."I really love what Mr Barnes is doing! He's so cool and still wears glasses. You should see him operate the computer. His fingers move like lightening and thunder" Austin blurted."Yeah...I'm pretty sure if he actually worked like that on the computer, it would have exploded" Merlin chipped with a scoff.He tied a red handkie around his head and had more of a bad boyish vibe.The way he folded his black leather jacket and all. I'm sure he feels like his the baddest kid around. He should visit a juvenile center sometime, that's were the real monsters are."I know! I jus
Rissa's pov:Mykel and I sat together on a table, working on the biology project. There's so much to do and from the way I see it, we won't be done soon.The last person I needed help from, was Mykel. But I have no choice but to accept.I handed him the tools he needed while he worked on the main object. There was also a textbook next to me."Give me another straw" He said and I looked into the box."There's none left" I informed and he shrugged his shoulders.After a minute of silence, he removed the lace from his sneakers and used it tie up what he wanted.I squatted and removed my own lace and handed it to him."No....it's alright" He retorted refusing to accept the lace.I sighed and dropped it on the floor.."So, your dad's coming home tomorrow?" He asked not sparing me a glance."Yes, you know that
Rissa's pov"Mom, dad? What the f***k took you both so long?" I asked leaning on the couch.Mom's jaw dropped while dad's lips twitched. I remember clearly dad banned the use of bad words in the house by there are moments when rules needs to be broken."Rissa, what's the meaning of this?" Mom asked coming close."I'm sure Caleb's son has influenced her with bad traits!" Dad blunted heading for the dinner table.Mom ignored him and went ahead to check it I was alright.I hope this works. I'm not sure I know my parents too well.Oh Gosh! What if dad simply hires a psychologist to talk to me.No...thats torture.Why didn't I think about this before? Well, its too late to turn this ship around."What the he.ll are you doing, mom? Do I look sick to you??" I asked sternly."Shut up, Rissa! What has gotten into you??" She asked with curiosity writte
Rissa's pov....I glanced at the door and It turned out to be the maid. She was holding a mop and a bucket."I'm sorry for not announcing myself. I'm here to clean the room" She said still standing at the door."Get out" Mykel suddenly said and I turned to see if it was really him speaking."What...?" The maid muttered clearly confused too."I said you should leave!" He half yelled hoarsely.The maid was startled and quickly exit the room shutting the door behind her.I can swear that I've never seen him be this strict - being in command like he's the boss or something.Gosh! I can hardly believe it. Where has this part of Mykel been all this while? Is this how he really is?..."Um...I want my nose ring" I said with a low voice putting up my palm for him to place it on it."You don't really have to do all that make-up to look
Rissa's pov...I opened my eyes as the light in the room reflected on my eyelids. I blinked rapidly and turned to the other side of the bed.I shuddered when I saw Mykel lying right next to me with his eyes closed..The memories of last night flooded my mind and I remembered him bringing me to the bedroom in his arms.I can't believe he actually carried me.His eyes flickered open immediately and his eyeballs met mine."Hey" He whispered with a smile."Morning" I whispered back.He raised his hand up to my face and pushed the hair strands that sprang out behind my ear."We have an half an hour to get ready for school" I interpolated and left the bed.He watched me as I took my phone and entered the bathroom shutting the door.I quickly locked it and stepped under the shower.&
Mykel's pov:School was finally over and the girls were starting to leave except most of the boys. There's a football game being hosted and Merlin voted me in and I have no choice but to participate in the stupid game.Austin was able to get me new football jersey that I could put on for the game.All I have to do now, is to tell the driver that I'm not gonna follow them home. They'll have to leave without me.I got to the parking lot where Rissa's car is always parked but then, there was no sign of the car anywhere.Her friends were gone too.I can't believe Rissa went home without me. She didn't even tell me.I sighed and went back to the field to find Austin and Merlin."So, what did she say?" They asked simultaneously."She left already - no sign of the car and no sign of Rissa" I replied feeling a bit livid.
Mykel's pov...I stood up and headed for the door. I just called Selena and she said she's close by."Mykel, where are you going to?" Rissa's mom asked from behind.Shoot! What do I do about her?"I...I just want to walk around, clear my head" I stated with a bland look."Oh no...no one is leaving this house until my daughter is found. Not even the employees" She stated with her teeth chittering.She really looked scared."I'll be back soon, I promise" I said raising my hands in the air.She thought about it for a while.."I can't restrain you. It'll be violation of your rights as a human - be back in ten minutes so you can be questioned by the police" She muttered and I heaved a sigh of relief.Today's gonna be a long day.I turned around and started
Rissa's pov....The door opened again and the same mean man entered. Maybe, he has changed his mind.I pretended to still be in bondage as he approached the bed gradually touching his belt area."You're back, huh? I was starting to think you were heartless enough to leave me here alone!" I remarked.He chuckled and removed his belt completely."Don't you ever shut up? You spoiled brat" He glowered and jumped on the bed.I freed my hands from the rope and pushed him off."Don't come too close, you filthy pig!" I blasted glaring at him.He dragged my legs under him and tried yanking my shirt off. What the shrek is he doing?! Mr Frosh's pov....*Sir! Sir! Look who we found outside. He demands to see you* A voice informed.My eyelids perked up a bit to see who
........Rissa's pov.......My Mykel is alive. He was awake, weak eyes by at least he was breathing and all bandaged.A tear slid from my cheek as he dropped his head sideways to we my face.I skimmed past the nurse and ran to him. With trembling arms and wobbly knees. I held his hand pathetically staring at him."They told me you wouldn't make it and that you had given up. I knew it's not possible..." I said exuberantly.He stared at me blankly like he couldn't understand what I had been saying."Why are you looking at me like that? Have you lost your memory??" I asked wide eyed and he chuckled."Rissa...I was shot on my chest not my head" He winced and I smiled warmly at him.The three nurses clustered behind me gazing at us. Mom and dad were at the door watching.
.........Rissa's pov......He shook his head slowly like he was about to drop a bad news concerning Mykel."Well...unfortunately, i can't disclose what's wrong with him. He's really in a bad condition and we are yet to get through with him" He replied and I sucked in some air.He'll be fine, I'm sure."Although, I fear he won't make it, my dear" He added and my eyes flared in astonishment."Why do you say such??" I rasped as my ears perked up."He's loosing his breath. There's no doubt he's gonna give up soon. And there's nothing we can do about it. We'll just have to accept that the bullet tore him in half.." He informed and mom gasped.I slumped ruefully back on the bench hearing mom sob quietly. I was thrown speechless with what we had just uncovered about his health.He really wants to leave me, doesn't he?
........Rissa's pov......Fear hit me like icy water as Mykel was taken from me. My hands and dress was covered In blood and mom kept dragging me away while I tried holding on persistently.They're taking him away. To the emergency room of course but I still felt like a part of me was been ripped off despite my protests.He wasn't breathing! An alarm rang in my mind.My Mykel wasn't breathing when we arrived.Worry snaked through me as mom sat me down on a bench forcefully.I was barely able to breath with hot tears gathering beneath my eyeballs."Rissa! Look at you. You're covered in blood. What on earth are you doing in Korea???" She fired tapping her hands ruefully on the bench.She had gone on her knees in order for her to see my face since I was gawking at the floor."Mom---" I whispered, disintegrated."Whatever
.........Alex's pov......"So, this is the best you can do?" I asked coyly staring at Lucas as he poured me a glass of wine.He paused and glanced at me."No..." He whispered like he was short of words."You know what? Just take me home" I muttered and he flinched."Oh, come on, Alex. I'm doing all I can to show you that this feelings are not weak. They're strong and it's driving me crazy. I just want to be yours and you'd be mine" He said softly and I sighed."I've never had a boyfriend before, I don't...I don't know what to expect. I want to avoid the problems, Lucas. If the relationship is gonna be toxic or I rather be on my own..." I explained gently."I don't know the best way to show it Alex and I wish I did... But don't leave me hanging, please" He pleaded with a helpless look.I want him too but I don't want to give him the
..........Leah's pov..........I panicked fervently as they started making phone calls.There's no doubt, I'm right!."Edward! There are spies out there. We need to leave this place!" I rasped, perplexed."What are you talking about? I didn't tell anyone we were coming to Korea so how is a plot possible???" He hooted."Will you stop protesting and move this car?!! Don't tell me, you don't value your life!" I blasted and he jerked away from his seat that he was leaning on. The moment he tried getting to the front seat, the men rushed towards us and had us surrounded.The door flung open and one of them raised his shirt coyly for us to see the gun there.It meant two things - don't panic and comply... ........Rissa's pov.......I ran after him as fast as my legs could go. I won't let him leave this place without me. I need to
.........Alex's pov........My eyes fluttered open due to the pecking noise I heard on the window glass. I left the bed moving feebly to it.Most times, I get sensitive while sleeping so I can't go back to bed with so much pecking going on.I pulled the window handles and found a little white bird there with a wrapped note attached to it.Aww! So cute and lovely.I carefully slipped out the note and read through it. This is from Lucas...A good morning message.I smiled.He's got a surprise for me too.What in the world could Lucas possibly give me in order for me to like him back? ........Rissa's pov.......He dropped the bottle on the table and took slow steps towards me."Good morning. I don't know about you but I...I couldn't sleep" He mumbled leaning against the table. 
........Rissa's pov.......I looked up and spotted Mykel staring at me. He squirmed out of the bed and took slow steps towards me.When he had gotten close enough, he gently took the gun from me and stepped away."Mykel?" I called stopping him from moving further.I'm sure he knows how absurd this is - to find a gun In his drawer, next to his bed. Is he protecting himself against someone??"How did you get that?" I asked rubbing my hands together. The nervousness I felt was eating me alive."I got it from Mr Frosh. Birthday gift" He mumbled and tossed the gun on the bed.He turned around and sat next to it staring at me."You need It for your work, don't you?" I asked wryly and he let out a soft smile."Come sit down first, there's something I need to clear out..." He beckoned and I ambled towards him.I dropped next to him and I was moved
........Alex's pov........I was on the bed next to mom who had just told me a story she read while I was away. I was starting to get sleepy since it was past my bedtime."...you should see what the doctor did to him. It was so bold and realistic" She remarked cheerfully."I'm glad you enjoyed the book, mom. I've never seen such an avid reader like you are" I chipped and she smiled."That's so sweet. I'll go join your father now. See you tomorrow, Alexandra" She whispered and kissed my forehead.She left the bed and walked out from the room.I smiled and snuggled under the thick duvet.Shoot! I forgot to tell mom about getting my graduation dress - I guess that'll be tomorrow.My phone started ringing shortly and I picked it up without glancing at the screen."Hey, Alex" Lucas said breezily and I heaved a deep sigh of
.......Rissa's pov........Mykel just stood still listening to the man speak. He really didn't say a word till he was done and walked away.Immediately he left, Mykel took my hand and started leading me out of the cinema.He looked a bit tensed up and just wanted to get out of the premises.We got to his car and entered quickly. I was still struggling with my seatbelt when he started the car and zoomed off."Is everything alright?" I asked staring at him."Yes...let's just get home first and do something fun, okay?" He asked and placed a quick kiss on my cheek.I chuckled and leaned back on the car.He's keeping a lot from me, I could feel It right from when he showed up at the auditorium yesterday for my graduation.He just won't say It unless I bugged him."Who's Mr Frosh?" I asked after a short silence and he glanced at me