"Because I love you,"
"What?" I furrowed my forehead. "What did you say?"
"I love you," he repeated, and it makes me laughs in sarcasm, while I wipe my tears.
"You love me?" I scoffed. "That's off funny. So, you know how to joke right now, huh. That's cool." I sarcastically say.
"I am not joking, Cali. I am telling you the truth. I love you. I still do—"
I slap him again. He grunts because of pain. I don't care if his face is painful. I am angry.
"You do? You still do? How is that possible, huh!?"
He looks at me. Tears are also visible in his eyes. "It's possible because it never changes. My feelings for you never change, Cali."
"So, you're cheating on Vivian?"
"No. I'm not. Okay. This is the thing that you need to know. Vivian and I are not together anymore. Our relationship ended a long time ago. It's a long story, but
[FLASHBACK] THREE YEARS AGO~/But she wears shorts skirts I wear T-shirtsShe's Cheer Captain, and I'm on the bleachersDreaming about the day when you wake up and find That what you're looking for has been here the whole time//If you could seeThat I'm the oneWho understands you.Been here all along.So, why can't you seeYou belong with me,You belong with me/I wake up because a loud voice dominates my ears. Who is that singing in early in the morning? Removing the blanket that covered my face, I slowly open my eyes and saw a girl dancing wildly in front of my human size mirror while singing. "Excuse me? Who are you?" I ask her, and when she turns around, my eyes broadened to see
@MONDAY Our class ended this morning, and Steph and I are here in the school cafeteria eating lunch. Khai is not here yet. He did not attend our class this morning, but he will be attending this afternoon."Where is he now?" Steph asks me in the middle of her eating."He is on his way. Let us wait for him." I answer."Oh, okay. But why he didn't attend the morning class?""I don't know either. He didn't tell me." "Did you asked him?""Uh, nope. I did not.""Idiot. How can you know the reason? You didn't even ask him.""Well, I think it is not necessary to ask him about the reason why. It may be personal or what, so, I don't want to intervene.""Wow, wow, wow! Cassandra, is that you?" "Wh
CASSANDRA's POV"What do you want to talk about?" I ask Vanessa when we got to the school backyard, where no one else but only the two of us."Have a seat first," she invited me to sit on the wooden long chair beneath the pine tree."Thanks," I say as I sit down next to her."The truth is, I wanted to say sorry to you and the others." She started."For what?" I look at her, bewildered."For what happened about your friend, Khai."I gasp silently. Oh, right. She the reason why it happened."Zion is my ex-boyfriend. After our one year and a half relationship, we broke up because he cheated on me. And now, he wants me back." She says, letting a deep sigh. There is no trace of sadness that can be seen in her face but rather disturbed as if she is thinking about how to get rid of her ex-boyfriend.Her situatio
CASSANDRA's POVThe day ended quickly. In our whole classes in the afternoon, Khai did not attend. Probably because of what happened. To be honest, I feel guilty for what I did to him and for what I said, but, yeah he cannot blame me. As much as I wanted not to get angry with him, I cannot. Because every time I remember what he did to me in the past, it makes me want to beat him, in that way I can make him feel what he made me feel before.Particularly when I found out his reasons after three years — why he choose her over. I was even angrier with him. It's really funny."Have you chose a song yet?" Steph raises a question as she sits on the sofa, placing the bowl that has a chip, then she took the remote to turn on the TV. We are in the lounge area, and I am searching for the song that we will be going to perform tomorrow in our music class."Not yet. I'm trying to find
THE NEXT MORNING. CASSANDRA's POVI was walking in the lobby, leading the way back to our room section when I met Vanessa. It's her again. "Hey, Cass!" She greets me with a bright smile. She looks so blooming today, huh? What happened? "Hey," I greet her back. "Are you going to class?""Uh, yes. Why?""Great! Can you give this to Khai?" She hands me a paper bag. "It's a sandwich. I made for it him. I did not catch up with him when I wake up, so, I'll give it to you to give it to him. Can you?"What did she say? She did not catch up with him when she wakes up? Is she saying that she sleepover at Khai's place? "Did you sleep at his place?" I can't help but raise a question. She chuckles, "yeah, I did. Actually, I did not want to because you know it's awkward since Khai is a guy and I'm a girl, but he insisted. Keep this a secret. Okay? I'm going. I'll see you guys later." She says with a sweet smile th
"So, why did you brought me here?" I ask Khai while raising my eyebrows when we got to the field, right here under the mango tree. I don't have any idea why he brought me here.He sits on the grass, placing his small shoulder bag on the grass, beside him.So, he has no plan to answer my question? He was been ignoring questions, huh. Fine. I'm going to leave then."Jeez," I murmur and was about to walk away but he holds my hand."Where are you going? We just got here. Sit, beside me." He says, letting my hand go."Why did you brought me here?" I ask him again instead of sitting on the grass next to him."I'm going to put cream on my wounds." He says, makes my eyebrows lift. Seriously?"You are going to treat your wounds?""Yeah," he answers and took his bag. He opens it and gets the cream inside.I scoff. He is crazy. If that is the
CASSANDRA's POV"Let's sit over there!" Sab beams while pointing the seat at the back of the seat of the soccer players. We are here at the soccer field, to watch the practice of the players. Of course, I will be seeing Khai. As much as I don't want to watch, I have no choice since Steph is in her practice and I have to wait for her. I was supposed to watch her practice, but non-cheerleaders are not allowed to stay inside of their practice room. If I wait for her in the car, it will be boring. Moreover, Sab is forcing me to watch the practice, to support our friends. Jeez, it's not the final game yet, but anyway, since I am here already, we are already sitting on the bleachers, I will just watch.Well, the players are not here yet. They are still at their locker, changing uniforms."Here, let's take a picture!" Sab beams, then she took her phone and positioned ourselves to take a photo."
[FAST FORWARD]@AFTER PRACTICESAB's POVPresently, Von and I are here in the restaurant near our school, eating dinner before we will head home. In the middle of our dinner, what I have seen in Cassandra's Instagram account flashback in my mind which makes me stopped eating."Hey, babe. I wanna ask you something." I say."Hmm? What is it?" Von interrogates, without gaping at me. He is focusing on eating his food."Did you also noticed something strange between Khai and Cassandra?"With my questions, he stops eating, lifts his head to look at me, and asks, "what do you notice?""Well, I think they have a relationship but they just don't say it. Do you remember when Khai told us that he has a girlfriend? Could it be... He was referring to Cassandra?""Aye. I don't t
STEPH’s POVI woke up early to go to the salon. I suddenly thought of changing my hairstyle. And I'm going to have a pedicure too.I was leaning my back on the chair to relax when my phone suddenly beeps. I got a text message. For sure it’s Cassandra. I did not tell her I was leaving the house today. Well, I don't want to disturb her moment with Khai.Anyway, I took my phone inside my bag and I looked at the screen. I was certain to see her name on the screen, but it was not her name who popped up on my phone screen. Rather, it was from Sab./Where are you? We have something important to do today./My forehead creased after reading her message.Something important to do today? I did not know. Or maybe she was wrong sent?/What are you talking about?/ I replied to her. /Wrong sent?/ I added.Wit
THE NEXT MORNING~It's the weekend. I am presently having breakfast with Khai. He said the food that we are eating was cooked by his mother. No wonder they are all taste delicious."It's delicious, isn't it?" He asks me."Yeah. So good." I reply while giggling."Eat a lot," he says, gently pinching my cheek."Wait..." I stop eating and look at him."Hmm?""I can't eat them anymore. Your mother cooked this for you. She might..." I was not able to continue my sentence when she put his index finger on my lips. Then, he wiped the corner of my lips."There was a sauce." He smiles. "Don't worry, you can eat them. What's mine is yours too. Plus, mum doesn't hate you. I guess you already know that."I take a breath. "Um. I know that."He holds my ha
KHAI’s POVI quickly stand up from sitting on the sofa when the door of my unit opened. Cali and Vivian entered. They are both smiling brightly.What happened?“Khai, are you okay?” Vivian asks me with a little laugh. “You seemed to be seeing a ghost.” She added.Cali just chuckled.“What... what happened? Why are you two get along?”“Why? Do you want us to fight?” Vivian ask.“No. I mean...”“Ah, I’m hungry. Do you have food to eat here?” Vivian asks and she heads straight to the kitchen. Cali, on the other hand, approached me.She hugged me, shoving her face on my chest.“Cali...”“Hmm?”“What happened? What
KHIM’s POVI am on my way home now. I left the school after the fireworks display.My shift is over and I have nothing to do there. Also, I don’t think he is coming.But... why he didn’t come?I also cannot stop looking at my phone, hoping that I would receive a message from him even though I know it’s impossible.I’m the crazy one here, hoping for his message.Go back to your senses, Khim. Who are you for him to text?I sighed out.After a few minutes, I arrived at my house. And I saw that there was a car parked outside the gate of my house.Who’s car is that?It’s not Khai, because I know his car. Not mum’s car neither.Unfastening my seatbelt, I got out of my car, then walke
~*~VIVIAN's POV[5:40 PM]My phone rings while I am on my way to the house. It was my mum who is calling. I just now left the airport.“Hey, mum.” I beam as I picked up her call.“Where are you now?” She asks from the other line.Actually, mum should pick me up now but I don't want to bother her anymore. Besides I can still manage.“I’m on my way there mum,” I say.“What?” I knew it would shock her.“Yeah, I already left the airport. Don’t bother anymore, mum. I’m on my way there. See you!” I say and before she could respond, I hang up the call.I want to surprise them, especially Khai. He also doesn't know that I am already back. Well, I did not call him either.
~*~/Maybe it's intuitionBut some things you just don't questionLike in your eyes, I see my future in an instantAnd there it goesI think I found my best friendI know that it might soundMore than a little crazy but I believe/Khai breaks the kiss after a minute, but our forehead remains close to each other. Just then, warm applause wrapped us. It was then I realized that we are surrounded by our fellow students. Oh jeez. I forgot that we are still inside the campus./I knew I loved you before I met youI think I dreamed you into lifeI knew I loved you before I met youI have been waiting all my life/I slightly move my body away from Khai because I suddenly feel shy.Gosh, they just saw that we kissed."You're blushing," Khai says while chuckling.
~*~/Forever is a long time but I keep my words that I save to youTogether we can go far as long as I'm with you/I looked at the guy who is singing on the stage. I cannot clearly see his face because it was a bit dark where he was not until the spotlight hit him./Cause I will fall for you no matter what they sayI still love you I still love youYou'll never be alone now look me in the eyesI still love you I still love youTill forever/“Khai?” I uttered.Wait... is it really him?I take a step forward so I could see him closer.Oh my god. It’s really him. He is sitting on the chair, strumming a guitar, singing while looking at me.Wait... how did he get there? I thought he left the school./If one day you don't recognize my voiceIf
ALEX'sWhat's happening to me? Why did I overreact? Tss. So what is she was harassed by Brayn? That was before anyway. And it was none of my business.That's right.Whatever."Hey, bro!"I was a little bit startled when someone puts an arm on my shoulder. It was Von."It is okay. That is the first stage of confirming your feelings to someone.""What?" My forehead folded at what he said. What is he saying?"Come on. I know you like Steph. You are just still confused." He says with a little laugh.What did he just say?I... I like Steph?"Where did you get that news? I don't like her." I defended.Well, I am certain that I don't like her. Just like what I said before, I don't ha
[FAST FORWARD]CASSANDRA's POVSIS won in soccer and basketball. Table tennis and volleyball girls will be happening later at 2:30 PM. Of course, we will gonna watch that to support the players of our school.Time check, it is already a quarter to two. Presently, Sab and I are here outside of the Locker room of soccer players, waiting for Von, Alex, and Khai so we could eat lunch together. Steph, on the other hand, I think she is already in the school cafeteria, waiting for us."Hey, I saw that," I tell Sab while giggling. She keeps on smiling and I know the reason why."Don't mention it." She giggled. Her face turns red. No. It is still red."Why? Are you shy, huh?" I laugh a little, poking her waist."Hey! Of course." She laughs."Jeez. But that looks so cute. You are lucky,