They stopped by a pharmacy to buy her ointment and cornettos. She thought they were going to go straight back home but Kenji brought her to the park where they sat on a bench. There were not a lot of people there and it was quiet.
"This is the last time I am going to be good to you so you better be good to me too," Kenji suddenly stated, handing her an ice cream. "Where have you been?"
"I went to see Lucas. I had to make up with him before he leaves the country."
"You guys broke up?"
With a frown, Hayley turned to throw Kenji a glare. Why does this dude keep on insisting that she has a boyfriend?
"Lucas is not my boyfriend, you idiot!"
"Ah, so you're saying you two don't have a label but love each other? Something like that?"
Hayley snorted, rolling her eyes, and started opening her ice cream. It's much more sensible that she eats her ice cream before it starts melting than answer her husband's ridiculous questions.
The days waiting for school to open is finally coming to an end for Hayley. She has researched everything about the Shinrea High School of Elites, the list of achievements by the school, and its high honor students. It is said that the average grade for their students was A+ and she barely gets a B in her old school. Just how smart are those students there? Does this mean she needs to damn study harder than she already did? Grading kills students like her. Hayley got off her bed and head outside. In their living room, she sees Kenji scrolling through his phone fast. She scrunched up her face, wondering how he can read what's on his news feed if he scrolls so fast like that. Slowly, she made her way to sit on the opposite chair as him. Then she took the remote from the center table, turning on the television, and pretend she's watching. But every now and then, she would glimpse at him, finding the opportunity to ask the question in her head.
It's been more than a minute and Hayley is still staring at the inside of their fridge with a grumpy face. That shit husband of hers said he is in charge of cooking and that he'd leave something for her to heat but there's no cooked food in the fridge! Sighing heavily, Hayley had closed the door and opened cabinets. Maybe there are some biscuits, she could eat. When she found a jar of chocolate chip, her eyes twinkled and she took it with her to the living room. She turned on their television and decided to watch a movie. In the first quarter of the movie, she glances at her phone to look at the time and it says eleven thirty-eight. Just some moments later, she hears a knock on their door and she immediately pauses her movie. Kenji doesn't knock at all so it sent goosebumps to her. She stands up and slowly went to the door. She wishes they had put that darn peephole a little lower so she'd see who was outside. When the knocking went louder, she inhaled
Just as the bell rang, everybody said goodbye to their teacher. The cool part is, the teacher always needs to get out of a classroom first before they start heading out. To Hayley, it was a new nice thing. At her old school, almost everyone just storms out as soon as the bell rings without even saying goodbye to their teacher. After getting her things, she noticed that Jasper was still sleeping, his head and arms rested on his desk. When she turned right, she sees Elea taking out her lunch box. So she doesn't go to the canteen. "What are you looking at?" Hayley immediately shifted her gaze to her bag. "I apologize. I thought everyone here goes to the cafeteria." "Cafeteria is full of shit people. You can bring your own lunch box to avoid the scenes there. Plus, it's fun preparing a lunch." "I'm not a good cook so I might bring a burnt lunch." "I'm Eleanor Waiver, but you can call me Elea for short," she smiles
Hayley missed her chance to hang out with her new classmates. Unfortunately, because of that stupid Kenji, she had to decline Elea and Jasper's offer. And just when she waited for Kenji, his mother, Shelby had called her so suddenly asking her out. Because she's pissed with Kenji, she ditched him and accepted Shelby's invitation. Mrs. Maledict sent her a chauffeur and on her way to meet Shelby, that's when Kenji called. She picked up and had a pretty loud conversation. It was short and she ended up hanging up on him. Oh, she's so pissed so she just kept on rejecting his calls. They stopped by a famous cafe in the city and another man opened up her door. She then carefully steps outside, remembering that the wind might blow her short skirt. Inside, she was escorted by the man who opened the door for her. In one corner, she sees Shelby plastering a sweet grin on her face upon seeing her. "My lovely, Hayley!" Shelby stand up to embrace her an
When Hayley woke up, she found herself alone in Kenji's bed. She knew it's a school day and she knew if she stayed thinking for another 30 minutes she will be running late for school. The thing is, she remembers everything that she did last night, including the kiss. It's just she thought it was a dream.Now she's kicking the blanket off her, cursing herself for being so dumb, slapping her forehead slightly, and biting on her lower lip. Aish! She just hopes when she goes out Kenji is not there anymore.In front of the door, she reached for the doorknob and inhaled deeply. She blew it out and turned the doorknob, pushing the door open. She peeked outside with orphan eyes.When the outside seemed peaceful, she open the door wide and stepped outside. She silently walks through the little hallway that they have and into the living room. With one hand on her chest, she sighed heavily."Looks like he left already," she muttered, plastering a s
Mafu is thrilled to be going to school because of the new girl, Hayley. But as he was caught with the traffic light, he looked around and saw a familiar car. His brows crossed when he saw Hayley got out of that car. Just some seconds after, his bro Kenji went out and went after Hayley. Mafu's eyes widened when he witnessed Kenji kissed the new girl."What the hell?" he uttered.At the school parking lot, he saw Kenji and the others doing their usual fist bump. He parked at his spot and hop off his car, marching towards Kenji with a serious face."Yo, what's up with that face?" Kenji asked him, chuckling."Be honest with me, are you hitting on the new girl?""What?! You're hitting on the new girl?" Greg asked, grabbing Kenji's shoulder to make him face his way."I saw her got out of your car and I saw you kissed her! What the heck is your relationship with her?"When Mafu glances at Eren, he
After school, Hayley was told to submit their activity sheets to the senior high faculty room. Like told, she went there and since Miss Rayze wasn't there, she just left them in the teacher's table.On her way out, she reached for the doorknob but someone had already put his hand around it. She turned her head to see who it was and her brows immediately raised at Eren."I can do it myself," she tells him."I know but I'm a gentleman so," He turned the doorknob and pushed it open for her. "An apology for that night.""I don't need one."Hayley flashed a smile and walks out. But as soon as she was three steps away, Eren had grabbed her arm, making her look back with a frown."Let go of me!" She wiggles her arm but he would not budge. "I'm going to kick your balls if you don't let go of me."Chuckling, Eren let her go and she glares at him. What the hell is this dude's problem with her? She's already avoiding them but they keep att
In the living room, Hayley and Kenji sat across from each other, their eyes hazed with anger. The atmosphere was filled with tension from them."Now what?" she questions, crossing her arms across her chest. "I'm tired, Ken doll!""You're not tired. You're damn pissed at something.""So, what if I am? It shouldn't concern you," she sneered, looking away. "It's none of your business.""You're my business! Are we really going to talk about this again, Hayley? Are we going back to square one with your rules again? What's wrong? Freaking communicate with me!"Oh yes, her rules... She isn't supposed to care about Kenji and she isn't but earlier. It sent her to her boiling damn point! Looki
Under the beautiful blue sky, Eleanor and Jasper walked out of the church sealing their promise in front of a lot of people. Then they went to the reception where the afterparty is held. It was not as grand as my wedding but it was happier. As the party was over, the newlywed made their way to their car after bidding goodbye to us for their honeymoon. Eren and Greg with their girlfriends went home. Mafu and Clarielle-- which I never thought had something-- had gone to enjoy the night. That leaves us, Kenji, Bren and I to do something fun. Bren was entrusted to us after all. "So, what do you like to do, baby Bren?" "I'm not a baby anymore, aunt Hayhay. I'm a big boy now!" This makes me laugh. Bren is just seven an
Hayley's heart was just crushed the moment she heard the name. She felt everything lost in time and even when it was just a second, to her, she was transmitted somewhere dim and slow. Until Clarielle took her hand taking her back to the real world. "I've heard so much about you, sister! Finally, I get to see you in person!" Clarielle continues to get excited. Is this girl really calling her sister? It could have been sweet if Clarielle wasn't Kenji's new girl but she is. Hayley flashes a faint smile. "It's nice to meet you too." It's nice to get slapped like this, words she can't say so she continues to lift the corners of her mouth higher. "Though I'm not so familiar with you, I've heard your name twice." "Oh, right! I'm so
Before they know it, the trip was over. Hayley thought of staying because she fell in love with the ocean and the underwater creatures. She wanted to keep swimming and submerge herself with the ocean. When she's swimming, she feels like she's floating away from her problems, her painful feelings. But the sun always sets and she has to go home. As they board the plane, they all talked about Jasper and Eleanor's wedding. Hayley had almost forgotten about the date. Luckily, they are discussing everything now. "I hope you guys are free during the practice. It won't take long and it's maybe just two or three times," Eleanor stated. "I'm always free," Mafu said, raising his hand. "But I do need a favor to ask. I'll text you the details later in private." "Are you going to steal Eleanor from Jasper?" Greg joked, softly chuckling which earned a glare from Mafu. "That's why Lily doesn't like you!" "Hey, Lily likes me!" "Oh c'mon!
Greg for no reason woke up early and head out to see the morning sun. Surprisingly, he saw Kenji in the lobby with a backpack on. Greg frowned approaching Kenji."Yo! I thought you leave in the evening? What's with the bag?" Greg asked."Change of plans," Kenji told him like it's no big deal that he is leaving. "I have something important to do. I'll hang out next time.""Next time? Yo! You said it the last time but we never saw you then, you piece of trash! Don't give me that I'll hang out next time!""Chill bro!" Kenji tapped his shoulder while chuckling. "I'm staying in the country for good so chill out! Just give me this time.""Does Hayley know that you are leaving e
The night was fantastic, the foods served by the resort are really delicious that Bren really enjoyed. Their surrounding was peacefully harmonizing with everything except Kenji and Hayley. They noticed how the two of them are glaring at each other since they were sitting the opposite sides. Guess their sweetness must have expired, all of their friends thought. To lighten the night, Mafu took grabbed his glass and raised it up. "Cheers to us gathering peacefully!" he cheered. When Greg raised his glass, the rest of them just followed so it's not so awkward for everyone. Hayley had a glass of sparkling wine that she raised and when she brought it down, closer to her lips, Kenji suddenly took her drink and drank it. Everyone ha
"Do you think they're alright?" Eleanor asked the people inside the van. "Hayley was so mad, she is going cut your head off, Mafu.""They will be fine! At least she won't have any other escape!""I feel bad for Hayley," Greg stated. "We are sabotaging her.""Just chill guys! We will know what happens when we see them!" Eren told them.But Eleanor was still worried about her best friend. She is a terrible friend for agreeing with the group's plan to bring back Hayley and Kenji. Although she heard Kenji say that he loves her the same, to Eleanor, Kenji seemed changed."Something weighing your mind?" Jasper noticed her blank stare."Yes. I'm just worried about Hayley," she replied, flashing a smile. "Kenji just feels different. Like he is back to being that unapproachable guy who puts a line you're unable to cross.""It's something understandable. They spent four years apart. Any person would try to change bad habits but I think Kenji is
Hayley froze in where she was. She doesn't even know if she should look back and gaze at the face she misses or pretend to be cool about his sudden reappearance. "Yo! Dude!" Mafu cheered that snapped Hayley back. As Mafu runs to hug Kenji, Hayley took the chance to turn to see her husband. Kenji looked way better than when she first met him. He was brighter, more handsome and his wide smiles were back. Tears were starting to form in the corners of her eyes so she looked away. "Man, you didn't tell me you were coming!" Greg yells. They were crowding around Kenji and so Hayley took this chance to go on ahead. She doesn't know how to face Kenji. Everything about him changed and he didn't seem to mind her too. It will only embarrass her if she acts close when they are not close anymore. At the waiting area, Hayley immediately took off the rings on her finger and put them inside her bag. Why did nobody tell her that Kenji was comi
Time flies so quickly and it has been four years since Kenji disappeared on them. Only one semester left in college and Hayley will be graduating soon. The first two years, she was still hopeful to find Kenji, hopeful that he will return but then as soon as she was on the third year of waiting, that hope she has slowly faded. Whenever Hayley asks about Kenji to the guys, they would tell her they don't know where he is at the moment. They said Kenji never once contacted them too. Even though she thinks they lie, she would not blame them. After all, it was her who hurt their friend. Hayley sighed, looking at the big house in front of her. She is using it as a reference for her next project but the fresh breeze and the sky are just reminding her of the meadow. Four years... it has been four long years but the rings were still on her ring finger. "Your thoughts are flying somewhere again!" When she turned to her right, she saw Eleanor who just returned fr
After Kenji left, Cassandra went to her daughter's room. She sat on her daughter's bed and looked at her peacefully resting. There were tears in the corners of her eyes. "Oh my little flower," she softly cries, flashing a sad smile. "I thought I should grow you with thorns so no one would hurt you. I've forgotten that you can also hurt yourself. Despite that, you have hurt the one you love too. "I am very disappointed in you for hurting someone who truly loved you. I guess you took over from your father. I guess it's my fault too for cutting off your wings. I am truly sorry, Hayley." Cassandra sniffled, wiping her tears gracefully. "Get well soon, my love. Let's hopefully bring back the times we missed because of my fears." After kissing her daughter's cheek, she left the room for her little love to rest. Just as she predicted, her daughter did hurt Kenji and she didn't have to do anything... nothing at all. "This is for the best,"