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"Do you want to eat dinner with me?" He questioned which made me look at him. He is also looking at me. Is that an invitation only? Of course, Cali. What do you expect?
"Your treat?"
A small smile slipped out on his lips. "Yeah. My treat." He says.
"Okay. Let's go!"
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I stop walking and face him while smiling in sarcasm. "No thanks. Steph is waiting for me at home. Bye." I says and was about to take a step but he spoke.
"How about tomorrow?"
What? Why would I eat dinner with him? Is he crazy?
"I'm not free," I say, not looking at him.
"When is your free time then?"
Why is he asking? "I don't have free time. Bye." I say then I walk away before he could speak. Why is he doing? What does he need from me?
KHAI's POVEating alone in the morning in a huge dining room and a long table with a lot of food is my daily routine ever since now. My parents are both busy with our business. Not new. I don't have siblings. I want of having one but mum doesn't want to, my dad either. I live my life alone even though I have them both. It is funny, isn't it? Even though they are around, we didn't talk too much to each other unless its a card day. They only care about my records at school. What a boring life.I put the spoon and fork I was holding, drink water, stood up, took my bag on the couch, and exit the house immediately. Approaching my car, before I could get in, my phone ring. I took it inside my pocket and look at the screen. It was Vivian who is calling me on Whatsapp. I answer her call as I open the door of my car and get inside."What?" I ask. I heard her loud sigh on the other line."What are you doing?" She asks in a lower ton
Our dance class has ended. It was so uneasy for me because Khai is my partner. Looking at each other's eyes, holding each other's hands, and even pulling closer to each other's body that we could tell our temperature, was very uncomfortable to me. And it's annoying because I think it was only me who is feeling uncomfortable. Khai was acting as nothing happened between us, and he even managed to smile at me, huh? Because of that, Steph is nagging me right now here inside of the comfort room while we are changing uniforms."I'm telling you, Cass. No, I am warning you, do not let your heart beats again for him! Do you understand!?" She warned while crossing her arms across her chest."What made you think that? You know we're over for a long time." I say while combing my hair."I know. But...""But you don't trust me, is that it?" I cut her line. She shrugs."It's not like that..."
/"I'm not joking, Vivian. Go to sleep."//"I'm not joking, Vivian. Go to sleep."//"I'm not joking, Vivian. Go to sleep."//"I'm not joking, Vivian. Go to sleep."//"I'm not joking, Vivian. Go to sleep."/That phrase is still echoing in my mind. I don't know why I keep on thinking about it./"I'm not joking, Vivian. Go to sleep."/Khai's soft and concerned voice wraps my ears. It's annoying! So... Are they still together? That long? So what? I don't care anyway.Ah, whatever. I shouldn't care. Why I am thinking about it too much? I heaved a sigh and take a sip of strawberry juice."Hey, are you okay? You keep sighing." Steph asks me."Nothing," I lazily answer as I shake my head."Hey, Cass. You can tel
"You're here!" Steph beams as I enter the living room. She just came out from the dining area, bringing a bowl that has chips."Um. Have you eaten? You didn't wait for me again." I say, throwing myself on the sofa."I'm sorry. I need to practice for tomorrow. Don't worry, I cooked your favorite food. Go eat, and rest after. Okay?""Okay. Practice well. Goodnight." I say."Uh, wait." She stopped walking up the stairs. "How was your practice?" She asks, but I wasn't able to answer her right away.I don't know what should I answer because I cannot tell if it was okay or not. Except that I didn't memorize the dance steps, I also didn't like what Khai did. I don't understand why is he doing this to me? It is because he wants my forgiveness, or he wants me back? Jeez. I am thinking nonsense. Why would he want me back? Crazy. He has someone already, and I don't care about him anymore.
"Khai!" Von calls Khai, and Khai turns his head in our direction. He looks at Von then at me."Hey, why are you standing there? Come over!" Von says loudly, inviting Khai to join our table.No. No way! Don't come!"Let him, Von. He may not want to eat with us." Steph says. That's right, Steph. Don't let Khai join us."Come on, we are in the same class. We should invite him." Von says and calls Khai again."Why the hell on earth did he invite him?" I heard Steph's whisper while rolling her eyeballs secretly. Khai, on the other hand, walks over to our place."Hi!" Sab greeted him while smiling and waving her hands. Khai just nods his head and sat on the chair next to Von, in front of me. He keeps his eyes on me, but I didn't look at him. What's wrong with him? He always puts me in an awkward situation."Gosh, you're so cold." Sab mumble."Should we order food? I'm hungry." I say, breaking the awkwa
"Hey!!! Stop it!!!" I saw Sab and Steph running in their direction, so I also run towards them. When we got to their direction, luckily Khai and the senior guy stop them from fighting."What happened!?" Sab asked Von in concern. I look at Khai. The corner of his lips is bleeding, and he also has a bruise on his cheek."We're not done yet!" The guy who attacks him told through gritted teeth and walks away together with his companion."Are you okay?" Von asked Khai.He just nods his head and touched the corner of his lips where it is bleeding. Is he okay? It must be hurt. Gosh, why the hell did he fight that senior?"Wait, what the hell just happened? Why did he punch Khai?" Sab asked Von again."It's my fault," Von says, taking a heavy sigh, then he looks at Khai. "I'm sorry, bro. It was because of me.""No. Why are you apologizing? They should be the ones to apologize to you." Khai says in a serious
KHAI's POV"Where have you been? What did you do today?" Dad asks me as I enter the lounge area. He is sitting on the sofa with his legs are crossed while reading a newspaper."Nothing." I response shortly then walks towards the stairs, but before I could reach the stairs he spoke."Stop right there." He commanded so I stop walking but I didn't face him. I have to hide my face. "So, where have you been?" He asks again."School,""School?" He questioned suspiciously. I knew it, he called my professor again. It is not new anyway. Ever since he is controlling my fucking life and I'm used to it. "Are you trying to lie on your father now?" His tone is calm but serious.I breathe out before speaking. "I have reasons why I didn't attend my class. I'm sorry. Where's mum, by the way?" I ask him, changing the subject, but seems I failed."Where are your manners, huh? Why do you turn your back while talking to
"Khai!!!" I shouted and they looked at me. Khai was shocked to see me. I was about to walk towards him but the senior spoke."Who are you?" The senior asks me while his eyebrows snapped together."Isn't she the girl with this brat yesterday?" One of his companions questioned suspiciously."Yeah. That's her." The guy in messy hair confirms. His head looks like the pineapple head.I gulp. My heart is beating in nervousness, yet I manage to stand still and look at them bravely."Hey, are you his friend?" The senior who punches Khai asks me.What should I answer?"Y...""I don't know her. Don't get her involved." Khai answer before I could. He avoided my gaze and looks at them, trying to get up from lying.The senior scoffs and looks at him. "Are you kidding me? She calls your name. She was also there yesterday. How come you didn't her?
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,