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Risk It All Chapter 16
Unlike when I learned of Caesar and Rhea confessing their feelings for one another, I was no longer crying, yet the sorrow in my heart was still awful. I'm unsure if I can't cry anymore because I've gotten used to the pain and disappointment or because I've finally accepted the reality of Tyler and me not being together. Still, I took it as a good sign that I was finally and gradually trying to let go of my unrequited love.And, as usual, save for the day Caesar and Rhea made their relationship official and public, being with Caesar grew increasingly infrequent. At the same time, Tyler and I began to hang out more frequently.Since no one comes in to stop Tyler from being with me, we've been hanging around and chatting more frequently until our friendship has returned to how it was. I'm genuinely relieved that the uneasiness and guilt I've been experiencing towards Tyler have gradually disappeared.I felt so at ease in his presence that we began joking about each other as if we had fo
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"Hello?""What were you doing at Tyler's house?" This was Caesar's first question once I answered his call.It was already ten o'clock at night, and he probably just came home from accompanying Brae to her home, while I was lying on my bed, pondering how I should proceed with my moving-on process now that it was plain that Caesar would never be mine, although this was obvious from the start, and it was just my heart being stubborn.I sighed deeply. "Just hanging out and playing," I responded casually.I'm still so irritated with him that I can't bring myself to disguise it in my voice."You went there alone?" He inquired once more, hatred in his tone."Didn't you hear me a while ago? I made it clear to everyone that Raine was with me.""What brought you there? Did he invite you and Raine? What prompted you to accept his invitation? You should have said no.""And why should I?" I instantly inquired; my tone had changed from careless and detestable to freezing frigid. "Why should I turn
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Rhea and I decided to go to a distant cafe with only a few customers.I asked her what she wanted to talk about, not waiting any longer since we had already received our orders.She fixed her gaze on me. I couldn't put my finger on what was in her eyes.She finally responded after a few moments of silence: "First, I would like to apologize."I was perplexed as to what she was apologizing for when, in fact, I should have been apologizing to her for the things I said the last time we spoke, so I remained silent."I would like to apologize if I made you feel like I was being fake towards you; that I only talked, befriended, and got close to you so that I could get a chance with Caesar," she said. "I understand your feelings, but I've wanted to befriend you for a long time, even before I realized I liked Caesar; I just don't know how. Aside from the SSG, we don't have anything in common, so I was scared to approach you and come off as overly nice. So, when I eventually chose to express my
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Instead of greeting Caesar, I walked past him and proceeded to my mother's side in the kitchen, where I told her I'd be staying in my room and didn't need dinner before marching my way to my bedroom without even looking at Caesar.When enormous strength stopped the door from closing as I entered my room, it caught my attention. I then realized that Caesar was blocking the door.I clenched my teeth. "Get out." I stated it coldly.Instead of listening to me, he waltzed into my room, shut the door, and sat on the edge of my bed."I said, get out!" I repeated myself, this time sounding even colder and more agitated.Caesar fixed his gaze on me. "Are you still upset with me? Look, Brae, I'm here to make amends."I tossed my bag on the couch. "Please, Caesar. I'm not in the mood to entertain you, so please leave."Caesar scowled. He appeared to have sensed that I was upset and frustrated.He rose up and moved closer to me, but I instantly took a step back, causing him to come to a halt. He
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"Oh my God! Did something like that really happen? Did she really say that? She really told you to avoid Caesar?" After I told Rained and Tyler about my conversation with Rhea and Caesar, she exclaimed."Yep. That sort of thing happened." I replied before putting chips in my mouth.We're back at Tyler's house, and just like the previous time we visited, Tyler's parents greeted us and treated us well. So here we are in Tyler's room. I was telling them about the dramatic events in my life while they listened and reacted to everything."If I knew she would only be saying such nonsense, I shouldn't have let you go with her." Tyler, who was sitting on the couch at the time, statedRaine, who was seated on Tyler's bed with me, lifted her brows at Tyler and murmured, teasingly, "Wow! How protective are you? Will you be Caesar number two?"Tyler simply shook his head, a little smile on his lips, in response to what Raine said.Raine gave me another look. She was looking at me with pride. "I'm
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Year 2023 I smiled as I looked in the mirror.I rarely compliment myself, but I thought I looked lovely today.Unlike usual, my long, wavy black hair is neatly wrapped into a bun with no hair strands falling onto my face. Because I felt uncomfortable with heavy makeup, I asked the makeup artist to apply light makeup to my face.I was still smiling and staring at myself in the mirror when I heard a knock on the door.I turned around to see who it was, and my smile grew even wider when I saw who it was."You're beautiful," he said, looking at me."Thanks." "Are you okay? Are you nervous? Do you get cold feet?""I'm nervous, but not enough to flee."He laughed. "Well, then, are you ready?"I excitedly nodded and replied, "Yes, I am ready.""Shall we then? Everyone is waiting for us." He said this while extending his arm.With a smile on my face, I put my fingers around his arm and led the two of us to the main door of the venue, where the celebration had been specially organized for m
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As I looked over our neighborhood, a sense of familiarity and longing filled my heart.I left my hometown in 2013, shortly after graduating from high school.Since then, nothing much has changed in our neighborhood except for the houses that have been improved and the trees that are now bigger, higher, wider, and older.The taxi I was in pulled up in front of our house. I paid the fare, exited the cab, and waited for the driver to retrieve my luggage. The vehicle instantly left after giving me my luggage, leaving me standing in front of our house.I fixed my gaze on our house. It's been ten years since I left this house, and I haven't returned since, until today.My parents will most likely be surprised when they see me. I've simply told my parents that I'll be returning home, but not when.I'm already picturing their reactions. Their only child has finally come home, so I'm sure their faces will first be filled with shock and then joy.For the past ten years, my parents have pleaded
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I'm not sure how long Caesar and I stared at each other. As we look into each other's eyes, it's as if time has stopped.Despite the fact that we are still pretty far apart, I can see intense feelings in his eyes that I am unable to name.And when I stared at him, I realized how much I missed him. I missed his face and voice, as well as the times we spent together. But the longing I have for him stems from platonic affection, not romantic love.We haven't seen one another in ten years, but that doesn't change the fact that he is my best friend and will always have a special place in my heart, which no one can take away.Caesar and I were staring at each other when my mother approached him and excitedly called him."Caesar, you're here!" She exclaimed with a smile on her face before looking behind him. "Where are your parents? I thought you all went to mass together."Caesar smiled back at my mother. "Auntie, they're on their way. They'll only come a bit late because they had to go out
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After reaching the park, I immediately went to the gazebo, not minding the curious stares that the people in the park were giving me because of how I was walking so fast and was frantically looking around, looking for Caesar just in case he hadn't reached the gazebo yet. Adding to that was how I looked. From my hair and make-up, down to the dress I was wearing—it all screams I just came from a wedding.It did not take me long to reach the gazebo, and just as I thought and hoped, Caesar was there, sitting on the stairs with his head down and staring at his shoes.I stopped my tracks when I was already in front of him, and with an intense gaze, I asked him in a shaky voice, "Is it true?"Caesar flinched a little before he slowly lifted his head and looked at me. "You're here," he murmured while staring at me, looking so surprised to see me in front of him.I did not pay attention to what he said and instead asked him again. "Is it true that you're leaving?"The surprise on his face was
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"Are you alright?" Raine suddenly asked me, which made me flinch a little out of surprise.Looking at my own fingers, I raised my head to meet my cousin's questioning gaze. I smiled at her. "I should be the one asking you that. Are you alright? Do you not feel nervous?"Raine smiled back as she sat beside me. She was already wearing her fabulous and extravagant wedding gown, and she was done with her hair and makeup as well. She was all ready for her wedding, which was about to start in just twenty minutes."I would be lying if I'd say I am not nervous because I am. But the nervousness I am feeling cannot be compared to my excitement." Her eyes started twinkling. "I can't believe I am really getting married today! And it'll be with Tyler, which is something I have never even dreamed of before. I have always thought that the two of us would just remain as best friends. I never knew that we would end together like this."I smiled at what she said. Even I was shocked when I learned that
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Shocked, surprised, bewildered, dumbfounded, flabbergasted—I could list all the adjectives I know, but they wouldn't be enough to describe how I felt.Caesar's lips are soft, and I could feel it very well. I could also feel how starving his mouth is for me to respond—from brushing my lips with his to gradually biting them, wanting me to open them and accept his tongue's fiery attacks.I don't remember anymore how long I just stayed still and let Caesar taste my lips as much as he wanted. But what I do remember is how my body reacted, gradually heating up as his hands that were on my cheeks moved to my neck, shoulders, and back before he slowly pulled me close to him to the point where I was already almost sitting on his lap.My heart, which was already beating fast, went even faster, but it wasn't because of nervousness anymore. It was because my body was slowly turning on.I clenched my hand tightly. My mind was telling me to push Caesar away, but my body did otherwise. Because inste
Risk It All Chapter 52.2
In front of us is the magical sight of bioluminescence plankton, which I have only seen in pictures.My eyes and mouth widened in amazement as I looked at the beautiful sight right in front of us."Oh my God! It is so beautiful!" I exclaimed in pure wonderment as I couldn't take my eyes off it."Do you want to come closer?" Caesar asked, to which I quickly answered with a repeated nod while smiling from ear to ear, causing Caesar to chuckle."Give me the bags then. I'll hold them for you," he said. And due to my excitement, I did not hesitate anymore to give him the bags I was holding. He then added, "You could also walk and swim on them if you want.""Nah. I'm not comfortable walking on them, and I think they wouldn't be comfortable with it either," I replied to him before I started walking closer to the plankton and stared at it in amazement once more.I can feel my eyes twinkling as I keep muttering the same word, 'wow'.I have never seen something as magical and enchanting as this
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“Would you like to go somewhere with me tonight?” Caesar asked me, which took me aback for a little.After everything that had happened between us, that was the last question I expected him to ask. I assumed that despite our reconciliation, he would still distance himself a little from me, at least for a little while. But I guess I was wrong.Well, if he was able to be romantically involved with another woman just a few days after I rejected him, then I guess asking me to hang out is not that much of a big deal for him. And since it seems that he's okay with everything now, I don't see any reason why I should decline his invitation. This could also be a way for us to clear up even the tiniest awkwardness that will suddenly surround us from time to time, just like now. Also, it would be a good opportunity for me to ask what the real score is between him and Mara, and why did he deny that they were on a date when that was clearly what he was implying when I asked him yesterday?"Tell me
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Caesar’s POV After the work-related call ended, I quickly went back to our table. My feet have been itching to get back to the three girls I was with. I was worried that the moment I left, they'd start fighting violently. I definitely doubt Brae would stoop that low, but I'm not sure about Raine, especially Mara, whom I've only recently met and am unfamiliar with her attitude. But one thing is certain about Mara: she is not the sweet and kind girl she tried to portray. The way she stared and the words she told Brae from the very first time they were introduced, I could already tell that she's trying to be someone she is not. So I can't really blame Brae for showing the same behavior to Mara. She was just letting her have a dose of her own medicine. As to why I was putting up with her, letting her get close to me as much as she could, and even accompanying her, it’s simply because I don’t want to be rude to her and also because I have a hidden agenda. This might sound cliche and som
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I couldn't help but throw a couple of glances at Caesar and Mara's sides.They were sitting side by side, while I and Raine were sitting together. Mara, as usual, was being extra attentive towards Caesar again. I bet if Caesar allowed her, she would spoon-feed him.Thankfully, they haven’t gone there yet, or I might really end up throwing up all the food I ate due to disgust.“Is there a problem, Brae?” Mara asked when she suddenly looked at me and caught me stealing a glance at them. Caesar and Raine stopped eating to look at me in curiosity. “Or are you finding something funny about me to laugh at again?” Mara then added, her voice still filled with hostility directed not only towards me but only towards my Raine, who immediately turned her attention back to her food and ate again, acting as if she didn’t feel the animosity Mara has been giving the both of us.I sat straight and finally looked at her properly. I smile at her insincerely. “Look, Mara, I am sorry for offending you. I
Risk It All Chapter 49.2
"What are you doing here? I thought you planned to stay at home all day?" Caesar asked me, surprised but smiling. I gave Caesar a forced smile. I was suddenly confused and nervous, and my brain also seemed to go blank, which is why I couldn’t immediately come up with something to answer him. I remember telling him yesterday, after he dropped me off, that I had no intentions to leave and would simply stay at home. I also told him that Raine and I had no plans to go out, but now he saw me in the same mall as he and Mara, who were out on a date. I was still trying to construct a lie when Raine came to my rescue. "Ahm, hi, Caesar? I'm here if you haven't noticed." Caesar was surprised again, and it wasn't until then that he looked at Raine. He appeared to have just noticed Raine was with me. "Oh, Raine!" He exclaimed, startled. "I didn't recognize you." Raine lifted an eyebrow. "You noticed Brae even though we were both wrapped up, but you failed to recognize me? It's not very obvio
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"Ahm, can you remind me again why we are doing this?" Raine asked me as we were secretly looking at Mara and Caesar, who were inside a boutique, looking at clothes while having a conversation with smiles on their faces.We are currently in a mall, sitting near the escalator and only a few steps away from the boutique where Caesar and Mara are."We are just purely doing this out of curiosity." I answered her in a weak voice without even looking at her because I didn't really separate my gaze from the two.Raine lifted one of her eyebrows as she stared at me. "We? You mean to say: out of your own curiosity?" She snarled before adding, "And we're not really sure if we're really just doing this because you're curious."I was still staring at Caesar and Mara when I answered Raine. "Be quiet, Mara. I didn't force you to come with me. You're the one who insists on coming because you just want to catch gossip.""Hey, that's such a mean thing to say. What are you saying that I just want to cat
