ARA
After we had dinner I immediately finished the pending work. I never showed up to Nathan when they had dinner. I told Joy that she would take care of our bosses dinner.
A few more moments passed and I finished my task. I was about to go home to the house we were sleeping at the back of the mansion when I met Mrs. Amalia. She was carrying a cardboard box. I immediately helped the old lady and presented that I would just pick it up and take it wherever she want to put it."Give it to me Mrs. Amalia, and I'll take care of it! You should have just called me so you wouldn't have any more burden. After I said that, I immediately took the big box from her. Where should I put it?" I asked.
"It's okay, I can still lift. Please just put that in the basement," she replied holding her hip.
"Oh there! Your hip might already hurt," I said worriedly.
"Ah... it's nothing, it's a sign that I'm getting older," she replied with a smile.
I smiled at what she said. She actually admitted that she was getting older.
"Oh, where is Joy?"
"She's upstairs, Madam Lucia just ordered something," she replied immediately.
"Take that to the basement and go home so you can rest. You'll wake up early tomorrow," she ordered.
I immediately obeyed her command. I hurriedly walked to the basement to get home early. I plan to read a story book that my father's gift. One book that I like the most is called Yhe Journey. I collect a lot of books and one of them is The journey. Not only just books, I always sing the song The journey because it is fits my life.
I couldn’t stop myself from singing as I walked towards the basement. I used to do as much singing while working. When I reached the basement I almost jumped in panic when I heard a voice behind my back.
"What a nice voice," he said smiling.
I suddenly let go of the box when I heard a voice familiar to me. I immediately turned to him and my eyes widened when I saw him. He followed me here in the basement even without my noticing.
"Why are you here?" I asked nervously.
“I meant to follow you because I noticed you were avoiding me.
"What do you want to me, flirt with you?" I asked disgusted.
"I just want to be friends with you and you don't have to flirt with me because I'm already fallen for you," he replied with a smile.
There is he again and he starts to tease me and I don’t know if he is telling the truth.
"Didn't I tell you that we can't be close to each other. If you are here to tease me, please let me go!” I said irritably.
I turned to him with sharp looks because I no longer liked his approach to me. How can I avoid trouble if he approaches me and I will only get more involved in trouble.
“Please! Please ... Please don't avoid me," he begged.
“No! You can't have what you want!” I refused emphatically
When Crissy found out about it she would only hate someone like me even more. And I don’t know what else she can do to me. Even now she is starting to bullying me.
"Why?"
"I don't need to explain to you sir Nathan," I replied calmly.
"I won't stop until you tell me." He stopped in front of me as if he didn't want me to pass. He stared at me so seriously that his gazes almost stripped me.
“Don't insist on something that shouldn't be for us. You are heaven and I am earth, we can never be together as friends or more than that. We are far apart in standard of living, so you must have thought of that. How many times I tell you that someone like you should not mix with the poor like me," I said frankly.
“Is that your reason? Because of what, you are poor? Is that so?” he asked boldly.
"Stop! May I excuse me sir Nathan. Goodnight to you,” I replied and turned my back on him.
I'd better just leave and stop arguing with him. But when I turned my back, he pulled me by the arm.
"Wait!" he said.
"Can you let me go!" I growl at him.
My chest throbbed harder. I want to be kind to him but I need for the sake of my peace. Unexpectedly he kissed me on my lips. Our lips meet and my eyes widen at that incident.
My nervousness turned to fear when he kissed me. I was stunned at where I stand. Our bodies were closer and I could feel the warm of his body. His right hand was holding my left arm and his left hand was holding my cheek.
My heart raced rapidly and my breath almost stopped. I can even smell his fresh breath. He moved slowly and brush his lips to mine. I could do nothing but close my eyes. I knew I was no longer young, as not to feel the warmth of his kiss.Is this a sin for me to feel this way? But I suddenly opened my eyes when I remembered the thing that should not have happened. I immediately pushed him and hurried away. I almost run on my steps. I clutched my chest as I hurried away. I met Joy in the kitchen who was surprised to see me.
"What happened to you? It's like you saw a ghost. Why are you running?” she asked confused.
I gasped as I faced Joy. Even if I wanted to tell her what happened recently, I couldn't do it. It was as if my mind were in a dream.
"A-Ah ... nothing." I grabbed her by the shoulder and said goodbye as I went home.
“Okay! You just tell me the story tomorrow. Take a rest!" she said.
Joy knows when I’m not telling her something. She also knew that the night were getting late so she no longer struggled to figure out what was bothering me.
The next day, I woke up with a headache. I didn’t sleep well after the night Nathan kissed me. He stole the first kiss that was supposed to be for the man I love. I can no longer really understand why he is doing this to me.
I was afraid of what might happen next. And I think Nathan won’t stop chasing me. What should I do?" I asked myself confused.
I didn’t expect it that I would come into this situation. All I wanted was a quiet life but when Nathan and his sister Crissy arrived in my life was starting to get miserable. I no longer knew what to do. I get caught in my head with things that come to my mind.
"Why you woke up so early? And why you are stunned? Do you have a problem dear?" my father asked.
I was surprised when I turned around when I heard my father's voice. He was wearing his exercise outfit. It was only four o'clock in the morning when I woke up and I knew he would be surprised by my actions. I usually wake up at five in the morning, if I have school session.
"Nothing, I'm just doing a project at school so I'll wake up early," I lied in response.
How can I tell him the truth if I myself afraid of what might happen. He's the only one left with me. What if my father also disappears from my life. He is my strength. I knew I had to be careful because of his health condition.
"Ah ... Is that so?" he said nodding at me.
He was about to turn around when I asked him. Sometimes he forget his personal needs so I need to remind him.
"Dad, do you still have a medicine?" I asked.
"Yes, I just bought yesterday. Thank you dear for always reminding me," he replied kindly.
"Your welcome Dad. You know how much I love you," I said tearfully.
"Oh, why are you so emotional now? You really are!"
He approached me and squeezed my cheek. I immediately hugged my father, even though I wanted to tell him the things happened in recent days but I was scared. He may suddenly have a heart attack.
"That's enough dear," he said and combed my long hair with his finger.
"I love you Dad." I hugged him tightly. He hugged me back. There is nothing more than his love for me, even though I didn't see my mother but he loved me unconditionally. The love that I can't pay back even my life.
"Why are you so emotional?" my father asked.
"Nothing," I replied with a smile.
"Okay, get ready because you have task need to do everyday before going school," he said while slowly pinch my cheek.
He let go of my hug and turned around and went out of the house to start working out. I was left standing and my gaze followed him. I knew he was avoiding showing me his reaction. He is a good father and he is the only man I loved the most.
As a child I would do it for my father's pleasure. His love I will reciprocate more. And as much as I can I will take care of him until his last breath.
I acted immediately and started the daily morning routine. I need to be able to prepare for school.
Two hours later Joy and I were ready to go to school. I’m also thankful that I didn’t see the siblings. With Joy's help I was able to avoid them.
Joy said that Nathan and Crissy left earlier. It's good that Nathan didn't come with us because I didn't know how to get along with him after he kissed me last night.
When I opened the car door I was surprised to see the couple. I didn’t expect them to come this early morning. I greeted them warmly and gave them a sweet smile.The couple was very kind to us. Crissy not only inherited the kindness of her parents.
"Good morning Sir Benedict and Madam Lucia," I smiled greeting them.
"You are more beautiful than the morning Ara. Your smile is very attractive," Madam Lucia replied.
"Yes Honey, Arthur was lucky and had a beautiful daughter who was smart and kind," sir Benedict added.
My father's smile widened at Sir Benedict's said. Even I was pleased with what he said.
Come on and you'll be late," my father reminded me. We immediately got into the car. I sat beside from Madam Lucia and Joy followed next to me.
"Are you going anywhere Madam," I asked her.
I wonder because they're going to work so early. Except when they have a meeting to attend.
"Ah ... yes we are going to Baguio because we will be attending a meeting there," she replied immediately.
"Will my father come with you?" I asked.
"Ahm, no! We have a bus with all our staff," Sir Benedict replied.
I breathed a sigh of relief when I heard Sir Benedict's answer. I don't want my father get tired so much. I know Baguio is very from the city. I also feel lighter when I see my father every day.
When we arrived at school Joy immediately pulled me towards the back of our school. I just drifted off because I knew why she was in such a hurry to pulled me.
"Now can you tell me what happened to you last night?" she immediately asked as we sat on the bench.
"J-Joy I don't know where to start," I stuttered.
"I saw Nathan last night when you got home. Did he do something bad to you?"
I took Joy's hand and looked at her seriously. I bit my lower lip and was nervous to recount what happened to Nathan and I last night.
"What?" she asked in shock.
"Joy Nathan kissed me last night. But I didn't want to. I was just shocked at what he did," I explain.
"That idiot really took advantage of you!" Joy said angrily.
"No its not, maybe it's true what you said that he likes me." I feel like defending what Nathan did to me. I know he was intended to do, because of his emotion so, he did that. But that incident I wanted to find out from Nathan. Why did he do that to me? On the other hand I had a strange feeling after he kissed me that night...
NATHANDuring my breaktime, I went through Ara's class room. I need to talk to her later after our class. I knew I had done something wrong to her and I wanted to apologize for harassing her.I’m too impulsive and I can’t control myself. I hope she's not mad at what I did. I just can’t control myself. I was obsessed with her and I didn’t want to feel it.I think I'm already in love with her. As I walked towards their classroom I saw Ara talking to a guy. I felt my blood pressure risen when I saw her talking to someone.I had a strange feeling when I saw her talking to another man. Is it jealous? Damn it!"I clappeds my hands as I approached them. The man's eyes were obviously stick to her which I didn't like. Ara noticed me approaching them but she was just calmly talking to the guy."Excuse me!" I said loudly to grab their
ARAAs Nathan and Ara talked in the basement of the mansion, the two gradually reconciled. Ara thinks this is the right thing to do to prevent Crissy from finding out about the two of them.The two of them continued talking, then suddenly they heard a sound. Nathan immediately pulled Ara to hide in a corner.Ara covered her mouth and held her breath so, not to make any noise. What she didn't expect was that Nathan hugged her. Though her nervous feelings still prevailed. She herself couldn't restrain from having a look at Nathan.She heard Nathan's heartbeat as he hugged her. They remained in that position until they heard Amber's bark. Ara immediately let go of Nathan's embrace and hugged her pet dog. Nathan sighed of relief because he thought someone was following them.He also wants to take care for Ara's sake. He knew Crissy would get angry when she found
In the canteen, Crissy and Miguel were talking, she asked the young man directly. It is obvious from Miguel's actions that he likes Ara. They both know that Ara was a smart and beautiful despite her life status.Crissy, is also very jealous because of Ara's talent and beauty. Lot of men approach to Ara, and she knew that this is her disadvantage to Ara. Now she thought to get those things in Ara, whether in violence way."Do you like her?" Crissy asked."Hmm ... Well, she's pretty and smart!" Miguel replied smiling.Crissy nodded, when she heard Miguel's answer. Something was forming in her mind that one day she could use Miguel in case she needed it. Crissy, is not happy that Ara is with her in the same house or school because people see her mistakes, but Ara, is like a star in everyone's eyes.When they got home from school, Ara imm
ARAThe new morning came, Ara woke up not caring what happened to her yesterday. But she didn't let herself from being weak. She knew that the day would come when she would be able to get away from this situation and she and her father would enjoy a peaceful life.Without hesitation, she still smiled in the morning with no resentment inside. Just like the day before, she was happy to meet the new morning. She wants to avoid being sad because it doesn’t help her dreams come true, Her reading of the book was a reason to escape the reality of life.Arthuro was just shaken his head to see that Ara was so hardworking. He happily watched Ara prepare herself to start work in the morning. Not only diligent in her studies as well as in her work obligations."Good morning Dad!" Ara greeted her father with full of inspiration."Good morning, Dear," her father replied.She prepared her father's medicine before s
Benedict felt tension and echoed throughout the dining room table. It was only when his children returned from America that he found out that Crissy were such a disrespectful only child."Crissy, come back!" Benedict's furious shout to the daughter as she walked away."Honey, please come down," Lucia whispered."She's too rude to me!" Benedict was uncontrollably angry at the child's behavior. He raised them full of respect. The only thing he could not understand was why the daughter became greedy even though he was giving life in abundance.Benedict's face slowly blushed with emotional restraint. He closed his eyes and gently calmed himself. Slowly breathe in and out. He’s wife caressing his back, giving him a little calming down.Nathan sighed of frustration. He was unable to understand the sister's behavior, even though he noticed Crissy's
ARAAs we went home, my nervous feeling intensified. Joy still asking me since she sensed something bothering me. I can’t tell her in front of my father and Nathan about Crissy to ask me. Although she never said not to tell others, but I don’t really comfortable to let Nathan and my father. I know they will worry about me because Crissy cannot be trusted.As my work started when we arrived at home that time, I secretly talk to joy for assuring what her opinion about Crissy wants. I just act normal like the other's day, but Joy is eager to know what I want to tell.“I'm certain that there is something bothering you. May I know what is it?”“Is not a big deal, but I wanted to hear your opinion about it.”“Then tell me now!”She even raised her hand purposely to show her eagerness, but I need to remain calm, especially Nathan is around. Also, tonight is our meeting. The moment we give ourselves time to talk, hug and kiss. I know this is a big stupidity I did but have nothing to oppose it
ARA I DECIDED to go early, and that's what Crissy and I will talk about. We left at 6:30 am, so I could be even more early in entering. It was only in the evening that I notified Dad so that he would not ask any more questions. He agreed and did not object to Crissy's wishes. I didn't tell him anything about what Crissy was doing to me. "I leave you here and wait for Miguel!" She dropped me off at the corner of the road where Miguel will come to give the things. I just don't understand why I have to be bothered like this if they meet the next day. “Okay ma’am, but if Miguel comes late, I won’t wait for him,” I said. "Fine!"A short answer with a shrugged of her shoulder. She no care feeling, but I'm always hoping she would have. Sporadically I would like to beat myself because of expecting something would not be possible to her. Unless the world turn upside down. I glance at her and got down before she shouted at me, I was left in the middle of the road without even care.
ARA We arrived at a private resort. I know it's new to me because I'm not used to such places unless good bosses take us. Even though I am not always of such adventures in life, it does not hinder from me to feel the excitement. A beautiful place that I never thought I would be able to be with him. I feel like heaven today because he made me feel free to be happy. Now we are walking the street that is full of flowers blooming around. The surroundings are so colorful that my eyes can't help but be fascinated. “Did you like this place?” Nathan asked. He slowly hugged me from behind. His hugs that wrapped around my waist seemed like a chain that bound my heart more and more so that I could no longer be untied by the warmth of his love. "Indeed babe!" I slowly turned to him. Indescribable joy can be seen in my eyes as my eyes met him face to face. I had the strength to show him my true feelings. My arms moved and slowly wrapped around his neck. He slowly brought his lips
I try to stay calm despite the nervousness I feel. After what happened between Miguel and me, I expected her to find a way to talk to me thoroughly. "Ma-ma'am, my arm!" I begged softly when I felt her firm grip on my arm. I don't even notice the broken glasses on the floor. And with just one move by both of us, we could be injured. "You are truly an Angel according to others, and I am the devil, but from now on, I will twist your fate," she said angrily. "No, that's not true, ma'am!" I shook my head to deny the words she had spoken to me. Although, she suddenly sat down and grabbed a broken glass. "Ouch... Ouch..." She moaned loudly as the broken glass sank into her skin. I immediately helped her to remove it. I'm nervous because of the blood leaking from her hand. But what I didn't expect was that she suddenly twisted my hand and hurt her cheek with the broken glass. She screamed loudly for help. I was shocked, holding my face as I never expect that she bear to
ARA We arrived at a private resort. I know it's new to me because I'm not used to such places unless good bosses take us. Even though I am not always of such adventures in life, it does not hinder from me to feel the excitement. A beautiful place that I never thought I would be able to be with him. I feel like heaven today because he made me feel free to be happy. Now we are walking the street that is full of flowers blooming around. The surroundings are so colorful that my eyes can't help but be fascinated. “Did you like this place?” Nathan asked. He slowly hugged me from behind. His hugs that wrapped around my waist seemed like a chain that bound my heart more and more so that I could no longer be untied by the warmth of his love. "Indeed babe!" I slowly turned to him. Indescribable joy can be seen in my eyes as my eyes met him face to face. I had the strength to show him my true feelings. My arms moved and slowly wrapped around his neck. He slowly brought his lips
ARA I DECIDED to go early, and that's what Crissy and I will talk about. We left at 6:30 am, so I could be even more early in entering. It was only in the evening that I notified Dad so that he would not ask any more questions. He agreed and did not object to Crissy's wishes. I didn't tell him anything about what Crissy was doing to me. "I leave you here and wait for Miguel!" She dropped me off at the corner of the road where Miguel will come to give the things. I just don't understand why I have to be bothered like this if they meet the next day. “Okay ma’am, but if Miguel comes late, I won’t wait for him,” I said. "Fine!"A short answer with a shrugged of her shoulder. She no care feeling, but I'm always hoping she would have. Sporadically I would like to beat myself because of expecting something would not be possible to her. Unless the world turn upside down. I glance at her and got down before she shouted at me, I was left in the middle of the road without even care.
ARAAs we went home, my nervous feeling intensified. Joy still asking me since she sensed something bothering me. I can’t tell her in front of my father and Nathan about Crissy to ask me. Although she never said not to tell others, but I don’t really comfortable to let Nathan and my father. I know they will worry about me because Crissy cannot be trusted.As my work started when we arrived at home that time, I secretly talk to joy for assuring what her opinion about Crissy wants. I just act normal like the other's day, but Joy is eager to know what I want to tell.“I'm certain that there is something bothering you. May I know what is it?”“Is not a big deal, but I wanted to hear your opinion about it.”“Then tell me now!”She even raised her hand purposely to show her eagerness, but I need to remain calm, especially Nathan is around. Also, tonight is our meeting. The moment we give ourselves time to talk, hug and kiss. I know this is a big stupidity I did but have nothing to oppose it
Benedict felt tension and echoed throughout the dining room table. It was only when his children returned from America that he found out that Crissy were such a disrespectful only child."Crissy, come back!" Benedict's furious shout to the daughter as she walked away."Honey, please come down," Lucia whispered."She's too rude to me!" Benedict was uncontrollably angry at the child's behavior. He raised them full of respect. The only thing he could not understand was why the daughter became greedy even though he was giving life in abundance.Benedict's face slowly blushed with emotional restraint. He closed his eyes and gently calmed himself. Slowly breathe in and out. He’s wife caressing his back, giving him a little calming down.Nathan sighed of frustration. He was unable to understand the sister's behavior, even though he noticed Crissy's
ARAThe new morning came, Ara woke up not caring what happened to her yesterday. But she didn't let herself from being weak. She knew that the day would come when she would be able to get away from this situation and she and her father would enjoy a peaceful life.Without hesitation, she still smiled in the morning with no resentment inside. Just like the day before, she was happy to meet the new morning. She wants to avoid being sad because it doesn’t help her dreams come true, Her reading of the book was a reason to escape the reality of life.Arthuro was just shaken his head to see that Ara was so hardworking. He happily watched Ara prepare herself to start work in the morning. Not only diligent in her studies as well as in her work obligations."Good morning Dad!" Ara greeted her father with full of inspiration."Good morning, Dear," her father replied.She prepared her father's medicine before s
In the canteen, Crissy and Miguel were talking, she asked the young man directly. It is obvious from Miguel's actions that he likes Ara. They both know that Ara was a smart and beautiful despite her life status.Crissy, is also very jealous because of Ara's talent and beauty. Lot of men approach to Ara, and she knew that this is her disadvantage to Ara. Now she thought to get those things in Ara, whether in violence way."Do you like her?" Crissy asked."Hmm ... Well, she's pretty and smart!" Miguel replied smiling.Crissy nodded, when she heard Miguel's answer. Something was forming in her mind that one day she could use Miguel in case she needed it. Crissy, is not happy that Ara is with her in the same house or school because people see her mistakes, but Ara, is like a star in everyone's eyes.When they got home from school, Ara imm
ARAAs Nathan and Ara talked in the basement of the mansion, the two gradually reconciled. Ara thinks this is the right thing to do to prevent Crissy from finding out about the two of them.The two of them continued talking, then suddenly they heard a sound. Nathan immediately pulled Ara to hide in a corner.Ara covered her mouth and held her breath so, not to make any noise. What she didn't expect was that Nathan hugged her. Though her nervous feelings still prevailed. She herself couldn't restrain from having a look at Nathan.She heard Nathan's heartbeat as he hugged her. They remained in that position until they heard Amber's bark. Ara immediately let go of Nathan's embrace and hugged her pet dog. Nathan sighed of relief because he thought someone was following them.He also wants to take care for Ara's sake. He knew Crissy would get angry when she found
NATHANDuring my breaktime, I went through Ara's class room. I need to talk to her later after our class. I knew I had done something wrong to her and I wanted to apologize for harassing her.I’m too impulsive and I can’t control myself. I hope she's not mad at what I did. I just can’t control myself. I was obsessed with her and I didn’t want to feel it.I think I'm already in love with her. As I walked towards their classroom I saw Ara talking to a guy. I felt my blood pressure risen when I saw her talking to someone.I had a strange feeling when I saw her talking to another man. Is it jealous? Damn it!"I clappeds my hands as I approached them. The man's eyes were obviously stick to her which I didn't like. Ara noticed me approaching them but she was just calmly talking to the guy."Excuse me!" I said loudly to grab their