Tales of the Heart

Tales of the Heart

last updateLast Updated : 2023-05-04
By:  Alex Dane Lee  Completed
Language: English
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Serena Montana is a career woman who's working as a signed writer for a big publishing company in Brisbane, Australia. She received a great news from her Boss that her manuscript was handpicked by a famous production company, and they will have a television adaptation of her novel. Since 50% of the scenes from the novel is back in Walnut Creek, a small countryside area where she grew up, she needs to go back their and relieve the past with her first love, Paolo. Can she successfully finish her work without leaving her heart in Walnut Creek?

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Chapter One: Happy Heart

Sydney, Australia. Caldwell Publishing Office. "Mornin', Serena!"Serena looked up from her laptop and to greet her colleague back. She curiously frowned when she saw Nicky smiling from ear to ear, and there's something about her that seems a bit... Weird."Morning, Nicky. Wait, what's with that smile?" Serena asks, while observing her bestfriend-slash-co-worker.Nicky averted her blue eyes away from Serena's gaze while acting so strange."Tell me... Is there something that I need to know?" Serena did a follow-up question.Nicky bit her lip, and it was obvious that she is hiding something."Well, you see---!" Nicky wasn't able to finish her sentence when they heard a familiar voice behind them."I believe we're still in the middle of working hours, and I expect you to focus on your work, Miss Hughman." it was the CEO of Caldwell Publishing, Mrs. Rosie Caldwell.Nicky's face became red like a steamed crab after they heard their Boss. Serena took the opportunity to cover up for her fr

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Elle Hannan
Not a fan of stupid pathetic FL seriously! Blamed herself for all the shits, including her selfish sis loved her bf & tried to kill herself to get him. FL also wanted to give ML to her sis. Now sis has her own bf, doesn't want ML so he came back to FL. Nah I am done, stopped read after that,
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Chapter One: Happy Heart

Sydney, Australia. Caldwell Publishing Office. "Mornin', Serena!"Serena looked up from her laptop and to greet her colleague back. She curiously frowned when she saw Nicky smiling from ear to ear, and there's something about her that seems a bit... Weird."Morning, Nicky. Wait, what's with that smile?" Serena asks, while observing her bestfriend-slash-co-worker.Nicky averted her blue eyes away from Serena's gaze while acting so strange."Tell me... Is there something that I need to know?" Serena did a follow-up question.Nicky bit her lip, and it was obvious that she is hiding something."Well, you see---!" Nicky wasn't able to finish her sentence when they heard a familiar voice behind them."I believe we're still in the middle of working hours, and I expect you to focus on your work, Miss Hughman." it was the CEO of Caldwell Publishing, Mrs. Rosie Caldwell.Nicky's face became red like a steamed crab after they heard their Boss. Serena took the opportunity to cover up for her fr
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Chapter Two: The Proposal

Serena heaved a sigh of relief after she heard Mrs. Caldwell. At least she got this wonderful opportunity because of her own talent, and not because "someone" pulled some strings."You'd better get back to work, Serena. You need to get your presentation ready for tomorrow's meeting." Mrs. Caldwell reminded her."I'll do it right away. And thank you very much for giving me this great opportunity." Serena sincerely thanked her Boss.Afterwards, Serena left the CEO's Office and went back to her own desk. She was caught by surprised when her co-workers, including Nicky congratulated her in a loud voice. Mrs. Caldwell returned her smile. "Congratulations, Serena!" they excitedly greeted her.Some of them are holding balloons and few of them are wearing party hats."Oh my goodness! Thank you, guys!" Serena happily thanked all of them."How about a speech there?" one of their co-worker suggested.“Speech! Speech! Speech!” all of the employees said in unison."This is such a pleasant surpri
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Chapter Three: It's All Coming Back

She smelled the roses one last time, and afterwards, she steps inside the vehicle and she started the engine. She needs to go back to the office to finish some pending tasks...===========================Later that night Serena went straight to Liam's apartment after a long day at the office. She pressed the buzzer and after a few seconds, her boyfriend, Liam smilingly greeted her."Did you like the roses?" Liam asks her as they walk inside the apartment."Yes, I did. It was lovely. Thank you, Liam." Serena lovingly thanked her boyfriend.Serena's gasp was caught in her throat when she saw the dinner table.Petals of yellow roses were scattered on the floor, forming a circle where the dining table is placed. It was a candlelight themed-dinner. "Shall we take a seat, then?" Liam invited her."This is beautiful, Liam. I'm impressed!" she answered in amazement."I'm glad to hear that. Let's have dinner, shall we?" Liam suggested.When Serena lifted the stainless plate cover, she was s
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Chapter Four: The Family Reunion

Few days have passed."Please fasten your seatbelts...We will land at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in 10 minutes..." Serena heard the Captain's announcement from the plane's numerous speakers.Serena felt Liam's warm hand on her own hand. She smiled at her fiance'. She can say that she's the luckiest woman in the world because a wonderful, amazing, and almost perfect man just like Liam is inlove with her. Liam decided to accompany her to give her emotional support, and to finally meet her family face-to-face. "You're still worried about your sister, am I right?" Liam gently asks her."Well, I can't help it. My Dad ang my sister is the only family I have." Serena replied, while letting out a big sigh."But Via is on the road to recovery, just like what your father said." Liam tries to reassure her."Yes, she is. Little by little. And I hope she can forget that good-for-nothing boyfriend of hers..." Serena's stated, while looking irritated.Her father told her that Via hasn't b
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Chapter Five: Blast From The Past

"That's good. Both of you shouldn't run away from this. You need to work on this together."Anyway, I can't wait get out from the hospital. Let's all go home, shall we?" it was obvious that Via is trying to change the topic."I'm sure you already miss your room and your bed. Let's get going, then." Serena nodded in return.Liam helped them carry some bags, and Serena is the one who is pushing Via's wheelchair.Serena had a shock of her life when she saw someone from her past that left a big impact on her during her highschool days. Paolo is the very first guy that she loved, and he is also the very first one who broke her young heart...Her mind instantly went back to her past witn Paolo...And it was back in the year 1999...===========================June of 1999.Serena's eyebrows meet in a frown as she tries to squeeze herself from the crowd of students.The new school year for Senior High School has already started. She finally heaved a sigh of relief when she finally found Pa
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Chapter Six: The Way We Were

"Serena, I am very much aware of your special treatment towards me. I'm actually flattered, and I would like to thank you for appreciating me. However, I only treat you as my student, as a friend, and as a younger sister. I am so sorry." her teacher finally went straight to the point.Serena feels like her heart has been broken to million pieces after she heard him. She wasn't expecting this kind of turn of events. She was really hoping that her teacher feels the same way just like her, but it was the total opposite. To make the long story short, she was dumped by her first love.But she decided that she's not going to have a meltdown. She took a deep breath to calm herself, and once she regained her composure, she forces herself to smile towards him."I understand, Sir. Thank you for being honest with you. Let's forget about this and let's move on, okay?" Serena said, in a casual tone.Her teacher smiled at her as well, while nodding in agreement."Of course, Serena. By the way, I wo
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Chapter Seven: The Charades

Paolo and Serena decided to go ahead with their plan as soon as possible.It was currently lunch break at their school. Paolo and Serena are now making their way towards the school's cafeteria while walking hand-in-hand.They are already many students at the Cafeteria, and bingo, they also saw Mr. Richardson who's also having lunch with the other teachers. Serena decided to lead Paolo to the table which is just beside Mr. Richardson's table and they've decided to start with their roleplay."Sweetie, guess what I prepared for you today?" Serena asked, in a flirty tone. "Hmm, what did you cook for me today, sweetheart?" Paolo asked in return.They are very much aware that all of the students and their teachers are looking at them. "Okay, close your eyes first." Serena cajoled at Paolo.Paolo smilingly closes his eyes and waited.Serena slowly opened the lunchbox, as she's enjoying all the attention from their audience."You can open your eyes now, sweetie." she said to her "boyfriend
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Chapter Eight: Their Feelings

Paolo was wiping his neck with a towel while listening to their coach. Their coach suddenly stopped talking when they heard someone calling his name."Paolo!" Paolo's eyebrows met in a frown when he saw Benjie, who's also from Serena's club, running towards their direction. He looks clearly worried and anxious. "I'm so sorry for interrupting your meeting, Sir. But I need to talk to Paolo." Benjie announces."What's wrong, Benjie Why do you look so worried?" Paolo immediately asks Benjie. "Serena's getting physical with Brianna and her friends!" Benjie relayed, in a panicky manner.Paolo didn't say anything else. He quickly ran is way towards the school gymnasium. He is worried for Serena because three girls are fighting her friend! "What the heck were you thinking again, Serena!" he muttered under his breath.Few minutes later, he finally arrives at the gymnasium and he squeezed his way into the crowd.He saw Sofia and Lexie holding Serena's arms, while Brianna is pulling his fri
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Chapter Nine: The Aftermath

And just like what they expected, Serena, Brianna and two of her friends were summoned by their Principal the next day.The girls told the Principal their own versions of what really happened, and the witnesses of the incident relayed their opinions as well.In the end, the Principal decided to restrict Serena from participating in The Scribble activities for a week.Brianna and her friends were also restricted to participate in their volleyball activities for a week as well. After the meeting with the Principal, Serena went straight back to the classroom for her next class..."Well, it's not that bad, right? I mean you won't be forever suspended at The Scribble. You just have to be patient for a week. And besides, you're still the Editor-in-Chief so nothing changes." Paolo tries to cheer her up. "You're right. There's still silver lining in every situation." Serena nodded in agreement.Paolo was about to say something but he didn't continue because their History Teacher, Mr. Richar
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Chapter Ten: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

"Why are you so quiet?" Serena curiously asked, as she and Paul are walking home as usual after school.Paul looked at Serena straight in the eye. Serena can't see any emotions on his face."I'm breaking up with you." he said, out of the blue.Serena suddenly stops walking and wheeled around to face Paolo."What are you talking about?" she asked, while looking obviously surprised.Paolo lets out a big sigh before he spoke again."What I was trying to say is, let's stop this pretend relationship." he clarifies.Serena wasn't able to speak for a few seconds because she was obviously surprised by Paolo's sudden decision.Why is he suddenly making a decision without consulting her about it? They should be making mutual decisions, not separate ones. She was able to regain her composure when Paolo spoke again."I know what you're thinking, Serena. But you don't have to worry, you can still protect your image and your reputation. You'll be the one who's going to break up with me infront of
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