“Dude, what the hell?"I think his name was Terry, he was the first one who got annoyed when Ace suddenly announced that they were not going to participate in the event.Ceasar and Abigail who were both apart of the event laughed. They seemed to find the situation amusing. It made me curious, I knew Ceasar had the knowledge about me and Ace going out but why was Abigail laughing as well?"If the Pres says he quits, then me too," Ceasar joined and placed his gun down."It would be useless without these two idiots, so I quit too," Abigail laughed. The rest of the members of the team looked frustrated, in fact, everyone from Beta that was watching started to jeer at the three of them."Boo all you want, without the three of us you guys would not reach anything anyway," Ceasar yelled at those people who were insulting them.Ceasar had a point, the three of them had been playing a lot of game
Ace had Ivan up by his collar.I pushed past the people who created a circle enclosing the two."Take that back, you asshole," Ace was seething in anger. His hands were trembling furiously as he held Ivan tightly by his collar.I got so used to Ace mocking his enemy in fights that it surprised me to see that he was the one being provoked this time around. I never imagined him getting provoked by someone who said their house was cheating. I should have known they were talking about something else."No, I won't. Iota's president this year is useless, and I stand by it," Ivan spoke through gritted teeth.My heart sank due to his remark.I had decided to let Ivan and his group of friends play for the Quidditch game because I thought they would not purposefully pull the house down. I knew that Ivan was better than that, he loves our house.When I heard the scream just now, I had init
Ace won. Beta won.I apologized to the group. We should have won; we were the first one to arrive in the last station and yet Beta was able to beat us. I knew it was my fault. Maybe if I had not let fright take over me at the second station we could have won.I did not wanna show how glum I felt so I tried my best to smile in front of the team. Ivan and George have another reason to think me useless now.I wanted to leave but I did not want to look like a sore loser so instead, I faced Beta and smiled."Good game, Pres," I held out my hand for Ace to shake.He smiled widely and shook it, "Indeed.""It's just one event, I'm pretty sure we would win the overall," I shrugged."We'll see."He did not let go of my hand, so I was the one who broke free. He gave me a small pout when I did so I rolled my eyes at him.There was an hour break given before they announced the winners fo
"Y ou really have got to stop those remark of yours," I sighed and headed back to the room. Ace followed right behind me; he was still laughing cheekily."But I love seeing you blush," he reasoned, and I sighed again.I was about to throw myself in bed, again, when he grabbed me by my waist and placed his forehead against mine."I know we didn't come here to have fun, but I really hope we would, I hope this trip would make us closer than before," he gave me a peck on the lip. A simple gesture that made my heart skip a beat.He still tasted like the garlic bread he ate during our flight, it made me laugh to myself. He gave me a questioning look, but I shook my head to shrug it off. We had fallen asleep again, clinging tightly to each other.By the time I woke up, he was not by my side anymore, he had left the bed. I checked my watch, it was already 8 am. An hour left and we would finally make our way to the N
We reached back the hotel on a happy note.We headed straight to Waeska, the bar of the hotel, to have dinner and get a few drinks.When we entered the bar, it was warm so both of us removed our coat and hung it on the coat stand. I had almost forgotten that I was wearing a skin-tight dress beneath."You really are breath-taking," Ace whispered near me before taking my hand towards a table for two.I asked Ace to get me a non-alcoholic drink only to find out there was none. I ordered Calamansi, a cocktail of Grey Goose vodka, Muyu Chinotto, calamansi, vanilla butter, passionfruit, and beetroot. It did not look as bad as the rest of the cocktail on the menu.Ace ordered the Devil's Claw, a cocktail ofBombay Sapphire gin, Perrier-Jouët Champagne, Ginjo sake, Pandan and devil's claw tincture.The cocktails here honor the ethnobotany concept and the drinks all had medical properties.
Pain greeted me the next day.could barely sit that morning. I felt a seething pain on my lower body, but I tried my best to walk towards the bathroom without waking Ace up. I took a warm bath in the tub to lessen my agony.A few moments later Ace entered the bathroom, he was wearing his boxers. He looked drowsy and he still had bed hair making him look innocent as if last night had not happened."Are you alright?" he asked me after rubbing his eyes and I gave him a short nod. He frowned at me, "I doubt it.""I got Tylenol if you really can't handle it, but the pain is normal especially if..." and he trailed off.We both knew he was going to say 'the first time around' but even he felt awkward saying it out loud. It really was my first time, I have gone on a few dates before, but I never really had a long-term relationship at all. He was my first, but I was betting I was not his."Is it yours?" I aske
“Again?"I still could not believe the words that had just left Ace's mouth.He continued to speak but the rest of the things he was saying did not register in my mind. I could see his mouth move but I could not hear anything."Can we please not joke about things like this?" I started to shake my head, giving him a disappointed look.I was expecting him to start smiling and laughing like how he usually does when he tries to pull a trick on me, but he did not. Instead, he continued to look at me with both pain and concern.Before coming here, I made a mental pact with myself that I was not going to cry. If only I knew he was going to break up with me, I would not have made that promise.I still tried to contain my tear, but it gave away after a few seconds. Tears started to stream down my cheeks, and I began to sob. I knew I looked like a mess. I cried even harder when Ace wrapped his arms around me.
Imet Cana when I was in my third year.The executive committee was called to the conference room for the first-ever mixed meeting this year. I came together with the rest of Beta's executive committee and sat next to Ceasar.I was glad that he was a part of the committee this year because last year I was always alone. I have known Ceasar ever since high school because we went to the same school. He was eyeing all the girls entering the conference room, looking for another victim when he called out to me.I was expecting him to point out another chick that I was not interested in but to my surprise, this one caught my eyes.A girl from the house I hated the most entered the conference room. She looked timid and shy but at the same time, I could see how brave she was deep inside. Her caramel-colored eyes and long luscious brown hair were the first things that I noticed. She was slender and tall; I could see her body wa
About the AuthorA college girl living in Bulacan, Philippines, who enjoys writing fictional stories ever since she was young. Anne Cunanan is a starting author who likes to write during her free time although she barely has any. She usually publishes her stories on Wattpad, but she also has a lot of stories that she keeps in private. She writes as a hobby because this is something she enjoys, not for fame nor fortune. Although her stories are not that well known, she hopes that those who have read them were inspired to write and dream. She likes to create characters that are relatable for people so that they can easily place themselves in the characters' shoes and pretend as if they are a part of the stories she creates.To see in the eyes of the characters is the key to a great book.
If it was not for Scion University I would not have met Athena Calleen Vandia.Then again, if it were not for the same university, I would not have broken up with her nor operate on her. A lot of things would not have happened.I wouldn't have had two kids sitting on my lap.I wouldn't have such a beautiful wife.I wouldn't have such a great family."Babe, Edward said he is coming over today, it's his freedom anniversary," Cana called out behind one of the huge blankets. It was Sunday, family day, and as usual, we spent our morning at our backyard where Cana would be hanging out clothes. The maids could have done it but when she was free, she always insisted on doing some of the house chores."Uncle Edward is coming over?" Andrea smiled."Is he? Is he?" Adeline jumped down from my lap.The twins smiled widely at me, they were only turning four next year, yet they could speak so fluentl
“Mr. Juarez, what are your thoughts on marrying my only daughter, Cana?""Sir, Pardon?" my eyes widened at Mr. Vandia, my employer.Tonight, was the 62nd annual anniversary of the Vandia Corporation. I became a registered surgeon today and they had just announced it to everyone at the party. Right after I got off the stage, Mr. Juarez invited me to seat with him and his wife.I had not said a single word when Mr. Vandia suddenly asked that question. I was left stunned while the couple stared at me widely, most likely hoping for a positive answer.Almost four years passed, and I was never able to forget Athena Calleen Vandia. I tried to date other women, I tried to drink her away, I tried to overwork myself but none of it helped in taking her off my head. As if that was not enough, now, I was being offered to marry her.When Mr. Vandia realized I was speechless, he spoke again, "We want you to take over the com
The snow welcomed me on the day I was finally released.My parents did not want to let me go until I was fully recovered so I had to stay for a total of two weeks in the hospital. They had wanted me to stay for one more week, but I had been calling my dad, complaining, so they decided to let me go. On top of that, they did not allow me to handle any sort of work, they postponed all my projects.Who wouldn't be mad in such a situation?I rolled down the car window and took a deep breath despite the cold. Chase was the one driving and Ace was at the shotgun seat, I had the back all to myself."Put that down," Ace ordered.Both of them were so protective of me throughout the whole way, it was as if at any second, another gunner would come and shoot me, but I knew nothing like that would happen again."You guys are so tense," I laughed at the two of them, leaving the car window open.
Ace looked like he just got through hell.His face was bloodied and bruised, his hair was all over his forehead, sweaty and sticky. He had a gun on his right hand and his left was bald in a fist. There was a gash on the top of his left eyebrow, dried blood stained it.His white shirt was dirtied, blood in some places, and shoe marks as well. There was a knife cut on his left chest, but it did not seem deep because the blood seeping through had already dried up as well. I could feel that his lower body was equally messed up, but his jeans had covered it well."Ace," I said but it came out as a croak.He scanned me with concern but in a blink of an eye, it turned into a bloodshot glare. He scowled at Mr. Macklet who was staring at him in disbelief."I dare you to fucking kick her again," he aimed the gun straight at Mr. Macklet and his guards stood in front of him protectingly."If you pull the
“We're sorry it took that long."Edward shook his head, smiling widely, "Still that was quite a heist.""A human heist, if that is actually a thing," Ace joined."Food? Anyone?" I asked when the seatbelt lights turned off."I'm good," Edward smiled before he started to look out the window, he was admiring the clouds. I could not blame the guy; he had been locked up in that room for ten years. It was better to leave him alone for a little while."I'll join you," Ace immediately stood up and followed me to the tail of the plane.The last time we got in this plane the fridge was filled with food but right now, if it was even possible, there was more food in it. It had about three tubs of ice cream, a variety of yogurt, cookies, sodas, boxes of iced tea drinks, candies, gummy bears, and others I could not even name."Do you think Blake always keeps a stash of food here?" I asked."Prob
Iwoke up to the smell of pancakes.I was expecting my lower body to be aching, but I was glad that it did not. We have a long day planned for us and I cannot afford to have any sorts of body ache.Today, Edward can finally leave his cell, well, not technically leave because we are breaking him out."Babe, you feeling good? I have Tylenol if you need it," Ace made his way towards me when he realized I was already awake.It looks like he had already taken a shower. He was wearing a black turtleneck with dark blue jeans. His hair was messy, it has not been combed yet and he was barefooted.He sat by the side of the bed and gave me a peck on the forehead followed by a smile."Did I become better?" he asked, cheekily and I rolled my eyes."Nah, worse actually," I laughed, and he pouted like a kid.I finally got out of bed only to realize I was only wearing an ove
My lips went dry."I-"My mind went haywire. In just a second, thousands of thoughts ran through my head. We wanted to talk about the same topic, I was prepared for that topic, and yet here I was speechless. I could not even move."Vandia, I... I know it is too late to tell you my side of the story but before I do, tell me why, why you didn’t give me a chance?" Ace paused and gave me a bleak look which sent a pang of pain in my chest. I felt regret. I let the silence hang in the air for a few more seconds before finally responding."Ace, I was mad. Anger got the best of me. I was stuck in the thinking that you left me when I needed you the most, I hated you, I hated your guts," I halted to take in a breath."I needed you Ace, I wanted your assurance, I wanted your comfort but all I got was a coward, someone who wanted to back off, someone-""Accepting reality is an act of bravery," he stated."Your life was on the
In the end, I had let him drive.He headed towards my favorite pasta shop in the vicinity since he said he would eat wherever I liked. I always ate at that place after visiting the site so some of the waiters already knew me. Today, Justin, a guy who was probably around my age and had also come from America served us."Miss Vandia, it is nice to see you back again and it seems that you have brought a friend," he noticed Ace who was sitting across from me."Yes, though I won't stay long.""Oh, that's a pity," Justin frowned."I'd like the usual and my friend will have-""Your fiancéewill have Ragu Napoletano, thank you," he gave the menu back to Justin who forced out a smile and took it."I didn't know you were into waiters," he commented when Justin had left, and my face immediately creased. It sounded offending as if people with such jobs do not deserve being loved or liked.&nb