Rissa's pov:
After school, Mykel and I went home in our separate cars. I didn't even see him during school hours.
I wonder what he's up to. He must have probably joined the bad kids.
Alex and Zoe are unbelievable! I can't believe they printed Mykel's picture on their lockers.
How immature.
I came out of the car and headed inside avoiding the scorching heat.
Today's quite a sunny day.
I took the stairs to my bedroom and had a quick bath before changing into shorts and a blue light top.
I caught Mykel going into the kitchen and I quickly followed him.
There's no sign of the maids!
I don't remember today being a public holiday.
"What are you doing?" I asked going to where he was.
He picked up a knife and gazed at its edges.
"I want to cook" He brightened picking up a tomato.
"You know how to cook??" I asked alarmed.
Rissa's pov:I took the long stairs making sure no one was around. Classes had started but here I was sneaking around, on my way to the rooftop.I can't believe Lucas has something for me! I mean - it's strange he's suddenly picking interest in me.We've never for once maintained eye contact since that day and slowly, he's crawling into my life.The wink, he followed me on Instagram, talking to me yesterday and then send in me a text that he has something for me.Sounds a bit preposterous.By the time I arrived at the rooftop, my knees were hurting like hell.I'm not used to lot of things!Gosh! He was already waiting.He had his back on me in a shimmering black leather jacket.I observed him for a while.Between Mykel and Lucas, who looks more charming??His neck snapped backwards and I met his gaze.Geez! I should have said something when I got
Rissa and her friends arrived at the shopping mall in a blue serene car.It's Alex's birthday and they decided to celebrate it together since her parents were out of the country.Mykel was right behind them, leaning on their car and watching them go in clueless that he was around."I wonder the best present to get for a picky girl like you" Rissa said going through the rows of shoes and sneakers."I'm not picky at all! I'd accept anything at all" Alex chipped in bashfully."We need to get her something that a typical seventeen years old girl would want" Zoe said sticking her nose in the air."Yeah right, Alexandra looks and acts nothing like a seventeen" Rissa blunted and a laughter erupted from Zoe while Alex stiffened up."I would get you a car but looks like none of us need one! Gosh!!! Having rich parents is hard" Zoe peeved rubbing her forehead.
(Two days later)Mykel's eyes fluttered open revealing the bright room he found himself in. It took him minutes of scrutinizing to realize that he was actually in his bedroom.He sat up on the bed feeling light headed and weak. He felt like he would pass out again.His eyes dropped to the strange things attached to the back of his palm. It pricked him as he gazed hopelessly at them.He cringed and quickly detached the things that had been taped to his skin.What he was feeling at the moment was nothing close to being fine but he didn't want to have those things on his body. It irritated him so much.He racked his brain giving a shot at recovering his memory but it all seemed blur and hazy.His hands wondered up to his head and he felt the bandage which was tied tightly.Figuring out what had brought him to the h
Mykel's pov:I opened my eyes and blinked in order to get rid of the blur sight. I found myself in my bedroom again and tightly covered up on the bed.There was someone beside me and for a moment, I presumed her to be Rissa but her hair was brownish and she seemed taller.A book was over her face. She was reading a book which had pictures of syringes at the cover.Immediately, the book dropped and a fair smooth face was staring at me. Her eyes glistened."Hi" She said softly and adjusted closer on the bed.I couldn't speak just yet as I looked heavenward gazing at the blank ceiling."I'm Selena, your doctor. I will be taking care of you till you fully recover from the head injury" She stated brimful of smiles.I sighed and turned to rest my head on the other side."Can you please tell me how you're feeling?" Her so
Mykel took the fork from her and started eating quietly. Selena's cheeks reddened with embarrassment.She gradually got up from the bed turning her back on Mykel..."I'm sorry" She said bashfully.There was silence in the room but it didn't last long as Selena began talking."So? How long have you been in America?" She asked sitting on his desk."Four years" He replied in a whisper.He was aching all over but he didn't want to sleep either.He dropped the fork and pushed the tray far away from the spot he was."I was told you're staying here for a while. What ever happened to your parents?" She asked quizzically."They're dead" He chipped in."I'm sorry about that..." She cooed and got down from the desk.She turned around and took something from her handbag - a syringe.She drew close to Mykel
Rissa's pov:"Don't be ridiculous, Rissa. Why should I fire one of the best doctors at the hospital?" Mom asked sounding amused.I sighed paced around the room for a second."Did she do anything bad?" Mom's voice again and I bit my lower lip.I can't possibly tell mom what really happened. She'd think I'm jealous or something which I'm clearly not."Not really. She's just flirting around" I blurted."What??!! Flirting around with who??".Gosh! I'm so inexperienced."No one In particular. She's just being too nice and smiles too much. God! She's annoying mom" I peeved and she chuckled.I rolled my eyes like she could actually see me."It's not funny, mom. I want her gone" I bickered and she laughed again."Oops! The board of directors are here. I'll speak to you later, sweethear
Rissa's pov:Lucas and I left the school In his red advanced sports car. I'm glad no one saw us leaving before more rumors pops up about me dating him.I'm still surprised I haven't been thinking much about Lucas lately. It has all been Mykel or pretty much other things.I don't find him so god like anymore. I'd conclude that there was nothing special about him before. He was just simple, rich and quiet.Could it be because of Mykel?What if he never got to live with us...Would I have felt this way about Lucas??Suddenly, a song came up and the beat got me hooked. I'm sure I've heard the song before.Lucas increased the volume and I smiled."So, where are we heading to?" I asked looking at him."You'll see" He replied and hit on the speed paddle.It was a short ride to the so called destination and I could
Rissa's pov:Gosh!! I can't seem to understand myself right now. Why are my hands shaking? Why is my heart racing??This isn't the first time I'm seeing something ungodly.I must be going crazy.I raised up my head to catch them staring at me. I shrugged my shoulders like I didn't care and swiftly gathered the textbooks back into my hands and continued my journey to my bedroom.So, Mykel has the guts to be doing it with that lady in public - in my father's living room. He has no shame at all!What more do I expect from someone who has been behind bars for three years?...He must have been jailed for raping someone.I can't wait to ask mom what he's done.Thinking of mom, she hasn't called back.This is so frustrating!I can see this household falling apart.Mom's too busy to even have a minute call with me while Dad traveled to a
........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