After class, Clive went straight to his dormitory across the street. He rented a spacious room on the 4th floor of the old building.
He immediately washed his uniform and unpacked his things.
'I should treat this as my home. I'll be staying here for long.'
He arranged the room to his liking and placed his books on top of the table.
After he was done, he started looking for a job online.
He sent his curriculum vitae to every part time job applicable.
The next day, he received a call from a secretary and scheduled him for an interview in the afternoon in which he applied as a part time research assistant.
--At the University--
Clive arrived early. He went straight to his classroom and sat in his chair and lowered his head.
He did not notice Celeste and Tracy sitting at the back.
"He was early today. Maybe he's afraid to be scolded
When Clive came out of the building, he noticed that it is dark already. He checked the time and it is already late.Clive went back to his dormitory. He suddenly remembered that he hasn't eaten anything for the day.There is a canteen in his dormitory but because he came home late, no more food is available to serve.He decided to wander through the streets of Octave City to look for a cheap restaurant. He found chain of restaurants at Rock Street.There are lots of choices.He entered a small restaurant and walked to a table beside the window. He ordered foods enough for him to feast on.While he was savouring his food, he saw in his peripheral vision a familiar figure who just walked past him.Professor Torrez.She was also having dinner at the same cheap restaurant. Given her status, wealth and profession, she still eats in this kind of restaurant.Clive lowered hi
He stood up immediately and went out of the classroom. He brought a change of clothes with him so that he doesn't need to go back to his dormitory.'Today is my first day at work.' Clive reminded himself.Tracy does not know about Celeste's research. After class, Celeste always finds an excuse to leave early.Tracy is a party-loving kind of student. An exact opposite of Celeste.The Klatts are known in Octave City. They are known as one of the top socialites. Celeste's father is the least favored among the Klatts. But they are well enough to be among the richest in the city.--Klatt Corporation--Clive patiently waited for Celeste to arrive.He sat in the sofa with nervous looks in his eyes.He combed his shiny black hair with his fingers and loosen a button of his shirt. His strong and manly perfume dissipated around the corridors.Celeste arrived after a few minutes. She immediately sm
Clive hailed a cab at the side of the road. He instructed the driver to go to Rock Street. He is famished.He went straight to the same restaurant and ordered a food for take out.He walked back to his dorm mindlessly.He stared at his food for a long time before he took a bite.'This day is tiring. It almost drained my energy.'After he was done eating, he changed his clothes and climb up his bed. He tossed and turned in his bed and stared at the ceiling for a long time.He did not know when he fell asleep.--Kriiiiiiiiinnnnnggggg--The alarm wailed through the room again.He woke up tired but with a smile on his face.'She likes me.''Let's get going!'He bathed and dress up immediately.He walked to a flowershop and bought a single-stemmed red rose.He was early for class. He looked around and when he saw that the co
Celeste's mom stood up as soon as she heard the door opened. She looked at the direction of the door and waited for the person to enter.Celeste is already expecting her mother to be waiting for her but she's still caught off-guard when she saw her.Her mother is tall and slim with a very alluring figure. Her green, sleeveless, silk dress fits perfectly on her body curves. She is beautiful and sophisticated. Her 'no make-up' make-up suits her perfectly."What are you doing Celeste?" She interrogated with a quizzing look.Her eyebrows curled in disappointment.Celeste greeted her mother with a light kiss on the cheek."I am not doing anything wrong Mom. I am just befriending him. He doesn't have friends at all."Though very beautiful, Celeste's mom is very strict and powerful. She doesn't want their name to be tarnished by the people surrounding their family. She does not allow Celeste to mingle with other people
The days at the University is the same for almost everyone except Clive and Celeste.Tracy noticed something about Celeste's actions. She does not hang out with her anymore and is always rushing to go to their office."Do you not want me to be your bestfriend anymore, Celeste?" Tracy asked her."What crazy-things are you talking about?" Celeste asked her back."You don't hang-out with me anymore. We don't do study groups and you don't accompany me to the bars." Tracy mentioned as if she is listing down everything."I am doing a research." Celeste answered simply."What kind of research? Does it have something to do with him?" Tracy pointed at Clive's back."No! Of course not!" Celeste denied."If I caught you being friends with him then our friendship is over!" Tracy warned her."Tracy, you are my only bestfriend. Don't be jealous." Celeste assured her."Celeste, aunty Wensly won't allow you to be friends with l
'I love you, Celeste.' Clive's mind is clouded with this thought as he exited Celeste's office.He hailed a cab at the side of the road and instructed the driver to his dormitory.Clive tossed and turned himself in his bed unable to sleep.He misses Celeste so much that not seeing her would make him feel so uncomfortable.Celeste went home and explained to her mother the situation so that she won't do anything against Clive.She showed Professor Torrez' letter for her to participate in the research with Clive.Wensly can't do anything about it. She does not want her child to fail a subject because of her selfish acts. Besides it is a legitimate research paper after all. It will push Celeste's name to the top and international community after this.Finally, she agreed.Celeste went straight to her room, took a bath and changed her clothes.She tossed and turned too
"I'll be shouldering your expenses for the Research Forum." Professor Torrez claimed."Since I am the one who made you undergo this kind of research, then it will be an all-expense paid trip from me plus allowances. I will also write to the dean that you shall be excused from all your classes during the duration of the Scientific Research Forum." Professor Torrez added.Clive's grandfather has been observing the progress of his grandson through Professor Torrez. He is the actual sponsor for this trip. He even made sure that Clive is guarded at all times and safe from any harm."How long will we be gone? Will it not affect our grades?" Clive asked."Maybe a couple of weeks. The Scientific Research Forum will have three stages. The elimination, Semi-Finals and the Finals. If you pull this through, you'll get promoted immediately. This won't affect your grades, I assure you. Plus, I will be with you in every step."
They arrived at Country S in time. Clive was so amazed of his new surroundings.They immediately head to the hotel to settle at once. Professor Torrez and Celeste went in the same room while Clive has a room of his own.The three of them went out again to have dinner first."Clive, Celeste, after we eat dinner you should rest first. Your competition will start in two days. I will have to prepare you for the question and answer tomorrow." Professor Torrez instructed.It was Clive's first time in Country S. All his life he is in Townsend. Only after he left Townsend to study in Octave City did he left the place. But now, he cannot believe that he is in Country S.Clive's eyes are wandering all over the place.Professor Torrez, Celeste and Clive strolled around streets to find a place to eat until they found a small but elegant restaurant. They ordered foods to their liking and after they were done eating, they immedia
Clive and Celeste left Lily's house with big smiles. They are happy with Lily's reaction about them. At least Celeste knew that her grandmother is on her side. After their win, they became famous in the University. The professors proposed to promote them to senior year as long as they pass the exam that will be given to them. "We'll give you an examination, and if you pass this examination you will be promoted to senior year." Professor Torrez announced to them. "We are so grateful Professor. We would like to try to take the examination. What will happen to us if we did not pass the examination?" Clive asked. "The level of promotion will be based on your examination performance but definitely you will be promoted." Professor Torrez reiterated. "Prepare for the examination. It will be given to you next week." Professor Torrez added. The day of the examination came and as expected,
It was thirty-minutes before noon when they arrive at Lily's house. The house is big and spacious carrying a contemporary architecture surrounded by a vast area of garden filled with roses and orchids. The walkway led straight to the main door. The door is enormous. It opened immediately after Clive and Celeste stepped in front of it. All the walls are painted white and the furnitures are all elegant and clean. Not a bit of dirt can be found. Lily is a meticulous woman. She decides on every detail of the house. The food they eat and who to invite and even what and how the servants wear their uniforms. She raised her children to be independent and competent. She maintained their home and helped Dawson with the company. She was a disciplinarian to her children but to her grandchildren, it is the opposite. Celeste lead the way for Clive and walked to
They arrived in Octave City after a ten-hour flight. Celeste thinks that their happy days are over. She cannot think of what will happen next. She is afraid of what her mother can do to Clive. On the contrary, Clive is thinking of a way to show Wensly his love for Celeste. In the meantime, he has to build name for himself first. After they arrived, Celeste was fetched by her mother and lead her straight to a party. Wensly threw a party for her for winning an international contest. All of her relatives are there to celebrate with them. But this party is not really for Celeste but for Wensly to show-off. "Hello, my dear relatives! Tonight, let us celebrate Celeste's success in winning an international research comptetion and making a name for herself at such a young age! Cheers!" Wensly announced in the microphone. The band played a happy tune and everyone was chatting and dancing. The catered foods are all Cel
Clive and Celeste had their moment in Country S. They are now well known researchers. Aside from the success in the research forum, they have become a couple.But the cloud-nine feeling is over. They have to return to reality.They are scheduled to return to Octave City one week after the awarding ceremonies.Professor Torrez always leave them alone. Clive and Celeste do not know that Professor Torrez knows about their relationship."Th awarding ceremonies will be over tomorrow. We have to return to Country S a week after tomorrow. I'll be eating out with some friends tonight. Just do what you want!" Professor stated sternly to Clive and Celeste.Clive and Celeste looked at each other with a smile on their faces. They are left alone again.. They can spend time together."Do you want to come with me to eat, Miss Klatt?" Clive asked Celeste formally in front of Professor Torrez."Sure! I'd be happ
They arrived at Country S in time. Clive was so amazed of his new surroundings.They immediately head to the hotel to settle at once. Professor Torrez and Celeste went in the same room while Clive has a room of his own.The three of them went out again to have dinner first."Clive, Celeste, after we eat dinner you should rest first. Your competition will start in two days. I will have to prepare you for the question and answer tomorrow." Professor Torrez instructed.It was Clive's first time in Country S. All his life he is in Townsend. Only after he left Townsend to study in Octave City did he left the place. But now, he cannot believe that he is in Country S.Clive's eyes are wandering all over the place.Professor Torrez, Celeste and Clive strolled around streets to find a place to eat until they found a small but elegant restaurant. They ordered foods to their liking and after they were done eating, they immedia
"I'll be shouldering your expenses for the Research Forum." Professor Torrez claimed."Since I am the one who made you undergo this kind of research, then it will be an all-expense paid trip from me plus allowances. I will also write to the dean that you shall be excused from all your classes during the duration of the Scientific Research Forum." Professor Torrez added.Clive's grandfather has been observing the progress of his grandson through Professor Torrez. He is the actual sponsor for this trip. He even made sure that Clive is guarded at all times and safe from any harm."How long will we be gone? Will it not affect our grades?" Clive asked."Maybe a couple of weeks. The Scientific Research Forum will have three stages. The elimination, Semi-Finals and the Finals. If you pull this through, you'll get promoted immediately. This won't affect your grades, I assure you. Plus, I will be with you in every step."
'I love you, Celeste.' Clive's mind is clouded with this thought as he exited Celeste's office.He hailed a cab at the side of the road and instructed the driver to his dormitory.Clive tossed and turned himself in his bed unable to sleep.He misses Celeste so much that not seeing her would make him feel so uncomfortable.Celeste went home and explained to her mother the situation so that she won't do anything against Clive.She showed Professor Torrez' letter for her to participate in the research with Clive.Wensly can't do anything about it. She does not want her child to fail a subject because of her selfish acts. Besides it is a legitimate research paper after all. It will push Celeste's name to the top and international community after this.Finally, she agreed.Celeste went straight to her room, took a bath and changed her clothes.She tossed and turned too
The days at the University is the same for almost everyone except Clive and Celeste.Tracy noticed something about Celeste's actions. She does not hang out with her anymore and is always rushing to go to their office."Do you not want me to be your bestfriend anymore, Celeste?" Tracy asked her."What crazy-things are you talking about?" Celeste asked her back."You don't hang-out with me anymore. We don't do study groups and you don't accompany me to the bars." Tracy mentioned as if she is listing down everything."I am doing a research." Celeste answered simply."What kind of research? Does it have something to do with him?" Tracy pointed at Clive's back."No! Of course not!" Celeste denied."If I caught you being friends with him then our friendship is over!" Tracy warned her."Tracy, you are my only bestfriend. Don't be jealous." Celeste assured her."Celeste, aunty Wensly won't allow you to be friends with l
Celeste's mom stood up as soon as she heard the door opened. She looked at the direction of the door and waited for the person to enter.Celeste is already expecting her mother to be waiting for her but she's still caught off-guard when she saw her.Her mother is tall and slim with a very alluring figure. Her green, sleeveless, silk dress fits perfectly on her body curves. She is beautiful and sophisticated. Her 'no make-up' make-up suits her perfectly."What are you doing Celeste?" She interrogated with a quizzing look.Her eyebrows curled in disappointment.Celeste greeted her mother with a light kiss on the cheek."I am not doing anything wrong Mom. I am just befriending him. He doesn't have friends at all."Though very beautiful, Celeste's mom is very strict and powerful. She doesn't want their name to be tarnished by the people surrounding their family. She does not allow Celeste to mingle with other people