Fifteen years have passed.BIANCA slowly pulled the sting of her bow and focused all of her attention towards the mark.When she was sure of the distance towards the mark, she finally releases her grip on the string to shoot her target.Bianca did not take her eyes off the target. In a split second, the arrow landed on the inner yellow ring. Her score is a perfect 10.She smiled, while feeling satisfied at her practice performance. She feels like she's in a good condition, and her confidence with her skills grew.She hopes that in the future, she can represent her country in the International Archery Competition."Wow, I think you're in good shape, Bianca. You're more than ready for the International competition. But don't be too confident... I still want you to give your one hundred percent in our practice, is that clear?" her coach, Nick Henderson gave her an advice. He has been her coach since he was eight years old."Of course, Coach." Bianca replied with a smile.After a while, t
"Whatever. She's still our childhood friend, and nothing will change." Clark shot back, in a stubborn manner."Whatever you say, man." Van was helplessly shaking his head.=========================Walnut Creek. Bianca smilingly breathes in a gulpful of fresh air as soon as she steps out from their car. After so many years of staying in the big city, she's finally back home, where she was born."Did you miss Walnut Creek, sweetheart?" Brianna smilingly asks her daughter."I miss everything about Walnut Creek!" Bianca happily explained.Ever since he started practicing and doing training for archery, he hasn't been able to go back to their hometown."Alright, let's go inside the house so that we can eat lunch and take a rest." Nigel told his wife and daughter."Nothing has changed in this house. It really feels like I'm finally back home!" Bianca excitedly enunciated."Oh, right. I forgot to tell you guys that our washing machine doesn't work anymore. I bought a new one yesterday, bu
The next morning.Clark decided to drop by Uncle Dave and Auntie Via's laundry shop. As soon as he reached his destination, he immediately walks straight to the dining room, where Van and his parents are currently having breakfast."Good morning, Uncle Dave and Auntie Via! And to you as well, Van!" he happily greeted everyone."Come and join us for breakfast, dear." Via invited her nephew to eat with them."Thanks!" Clark chirped, and then he grabbed a plate, spoon and fork.After a few moments, the four of them are eating breakfast together."Your cousin here told us that Bianca is back at Walnut Creek." Via suddenly spoke."What? I didn't have any idea that she's back. When did she come back? And is she staying here for good?" Clark asked one after another."I asked her the same question, Clark. She said that she's here for a vacation, and she's going to stay here for a month." relayed Van."Oh. And when did you two talk? Why didn't you call me?" Clark asked Van another set of quest
While Bianca was talking about her mother's dress and the upcoming Waldorf High Reunion Party, he was staring at her, as if she is the most beautiful girl in the world.No one knows his secret, not even his childhood friend, Van, that he has been inlove with Bianca since they were sixteen years old. For so many years, he's been wanting to confess his feelings towards her, however he's afraid that their situation will change and it will become awkward.He's trying his best to hide his feelings because he doesn't want to ruin their friendship. Their current relationship as childhood friends is already enough for him."Hey! Why are you so quiet all of a sudden?"Clark's train of thoughts stops in a halt when she heard Bianca's voice again."Oh, I'm sorry. What were you saying?" he asked, as soon as he regains his composure."I'm asking you on when can I get this dress after it's dry cleaned..." Bianca repeated her question."You can get it tomorrow. Or if you want, I can drop it off to y
"Bianca, sweetheart, let's go over there. I want you to meet my other highschool friends other than Clark and Van' parents." Brianna informs her daughter."Sure, mom." Bianca agrees rightaway.The mother and the daughter started walking towards a group of people who were happily chatting. Bianca smiled when she saw the familiar faces of Uncle Paolo, Auntie Serena, Uncle Dave and Auntie Via. She feels much comfortable seeing her bestfriends Clark and Van, too."Nigel and Brianna are the perfect example of "opposites attracts." After so many decades, look at them now! They look amazing as husband and wife!" Paolo smilingly said."I guess I'm really destined to be with our school's geek. Even if I have the chance to go back to the past, I wouldn't change anything. I will still choose you and marry you." Brianna lovingly told her husband, Nigel."Well, the nerd wins in the end." Nigel joked, as he gave his wife a playful wink.Their children, Clark, Van and Brianna are just listening to t
Clark, Van, and Bianca are now at a certain beach.The three of them are walking by the seashore, just admiring the beautiful afternoon scenery..."Why are you so quiet, Bianca? Are you still thinking what happened at the reunion?" Clark suddenly asks Bianca."Yeah, not because I'm scared, but I'm actually thanking my lucky stars because I have you two as my bestfriends. You're always there to support me and protect me." Bianca answered, in a serious manner.Clark and Van stares at Bianca, who's looking at the sunset. It was as if something is tugging their hearts. The sun's reflection gives her an amazing glow which made her really pretty.Bianca's brown eyes are glowing against the afternoon sun. gave a strange glow to her whole face."Hey, why are you both staring at me like that? Is there something weird on my face?" Bianca suddenly bombarded Clark and Van with questions.Clark and Van shook their heads, as they were trying to wake up from a trance...============================
"I don't need anything else, your friendship is enough." Van answered."No, I don't want that. I will find you a perfect gift for your birthday whether you like it or not." Bianca's stubbornness strikes again.Van can't help himself but to let out a smile. This is what he finds charming about Bianca. If he wants to do something, she will do it in full throttle.And that's what make her beautiful.==============================After a few hours.Clark and Van are currently talking to their neighborhood friends who are also at the birthday party when they suddenly heard a commotion outside Clark's house.Clark, Van and all of the guests went outside to check what was going on. And much to their surprise, they saw the same creepy man at the Waldorf Reunion party. He was grabbing Bianca's arm, as he is dragging him towards his car."Hey, what are you doing? Let her go!" Van shouted.He almost forgot how to breath because he is dead worried about Bianca. The creepy man might try to hurt h
Fifty One:TalesJulia checked her reflection at the mirror for almost a hundredth time. She thoughtfully frowned when she noticed that something is missing."Oh, right. I need to put on my lipstick!"She took her small make-up pouch and she applied the pink lipstick on her pouting lips.After a few seconds, she lets out a satisfied smile when she looks at the mirror again. She's now ready to face the day with a smile."Julia you need to hurry or else you're going to be late for school!" she heard her mother's voice downstairs."Okay, Mom!" she responded.She got her school bag and she rushes downstairs. She saw her father and older brother already having breakfast."Come and eat your breakfast, Julia. You don't want to be late for school, right?" her mother stated."I'm sorry, Mom. I pulled an all-nighter to study for today's exam that's why I woke up late." Julia apologizes."Hey, is is there something on your lips?" her annoying brother, Julius suddenly asked."Aren't you wearing to
Few days quickly passes by.At a certain coffee shop. Clarissa doesn't have any idea why their choreographer, Jun wanted to talk to her privately, but she decided to meet up with him because it seems like they need to talk about something serious..."Clarissa... I really don't know how to say this to you." Jun started, in a worried manner."What do you mean, Sir?" Clarissa curiously asked in return.Jun took a deep breath before he spoke again."First of all, I want you to know that you're a very good dancer, and I don't have any hatred to you or anything. It's just that with all of the crazy things that have been happening between you and Toru, the President of their talent agency came up with a decision to completely remove you as MORSE's back-up dancer." he solemnly announced.Clarissa feels like a big bomb exploded right into her ears. She is now fired as a back up dancer!She wanted to cry right there and then, but she tries to control herself."Believe me, Clarissa. I tried to
Every female dancer starts to get excited after they heard Jun's announcement.Being able to be picked is a huge advantage and they can have an exposure...On the one hand, Clarissa is not too hopeful because it is obvious that Victoria will be chosen. As a professional dancer, she will not harbor any resentment towards Victoria if ever she was picked. She can clearly admit that she is the best dancer in their group.Meanwhile, Victoria gave out a big smile to everyone because she's absolutely sure that she will be personally picked by their choreographer."And now, I'm going to formally announce the dancer who will dance with Toru for his solo performance... We decided to pick Clarissa this time, and it was an unanimous decision." Jun suddenly announced.Clarissa held her breath in shock after they called her name. She can't believe that she was chosen! It was obvious that everyone is expecting to be chosen."Clarissa, we're going to pull you out from the group for an hour per day so
Clarissa arrived early at the rehearsal room the next day.She breathed a sigh of relief when she found out that she's the only person in the room. She decided to wake up early because she wants to practice alone.Anyway, she wasn't able to sleep well last night because of Edward, Victoria and Toru...She started warming up her whole body, and after a few minutes, Clarissa started dancing...She suddenly stopped moving when she saw someone entering the room. She groaned inwardly when she saw Edward and Victoria..."Great. Just like what I needed early in the morning." Clarissa muttered under her breath."Oh, you're here, Clarissa. Aren't you trying too hard even though you don't have a talent in dancing?" Victoria sarcastically spat out."Please stop being a bitch in the morning, Victoria. I'm not in the mood to fight you." Clarissa warned her."Victoria, stop it ---!" Edward wasn't able to finish what he was about to say when they heard another voice behind them.Edward and Victoria
Clarissa's train of thoughts stopped in a halt when Victoria and her two friends suddenly laughed, as if something is funny."Wow, are you suffering from amnesia, Clarissa? Alright, let me remind you something. Edward just recently broke up with you, and now you're flirting with another guy in just a blink of an eye! And you even had the guts to seduce a famous celebrity like Toru?! Just look at you! You're just a Plain Jane, and you're nothing but a pathetic wallflower!" Victoria insulted her.Afterwards, the three girls laughed at her in a mocking manner.At the same time, Clarissa secretly counted one to ten to calm herself. She has to control herself because she doesn't want to create any trouble. She doesn't want to stoop down to their level.Clarissa took a deep breath before she spoke again. "I'm not that desperate to flirt with another man right away, unlike other girls who snatches other people's boyfriend." she stated,in a calm manner. Victoria's whole face suddenly turned
"Oh.That was fast. Did he find out what happened to us last night?" asked Toru. Clarissa smiled sadly."Don't worry about it too much. That's not why we decided to split up. Apparently, he fell in love with somebody else." she answered."I'm sorry to hear that. But are you okay?" Toru asks her again."Surprisingly, I'm more than okay. It may sound weird, but I feel more relieved when we broke up. Should I pretend to cry and be heartbroken?" Clarissa stated, in an amused manner.Without a warning, Toru suddenly lets out a bark of laughter."You never cease to amaze me, Clarissa. You're really one of a kind." he enunciated."Well, I'm glad I made you laugh." Clarissa said, while shrugging her shoulders."By the way, are you hungry? We can do a take out by going at the drive thru and eat while we're on the road." Toru suddenly suggested."Sure! I'm actually starving." Clarissa finally confesses with a smile.==========================After a while.They finally reached their destinatio
"You're finally here, Jason!" Kei greeted one of his team member."I'm sorry for being late." Toru apologized to everyone. "You're not really late, dude. Anyway, let's do our best for our rehearsals today, okay?" Richard, the other member of their idol group said, while tapping Toru's shoulder."As always, we need to give our 100% best." Toru nodded approvingly.At that exact time, Toru and Clarissa's eyes accidentally met. Toru just gave her a simple smile, and Clarissa just nodded in return.Then, they spent half of the day learning new dance moves....=======================Lunch time.Edward and Clarissa are at a Coffee Shop not far from the Grand Theater."So... How did you go home last night, Edward? What happened to you after drinking at the pub?" Clarissa bombarded her boyfriend with questions."Just like what I told you, I went home all by myself. I wasn't able to escort you back to your apartment because I was so drunk." Edward explained."Why am I not convinced, Edward? I
"Yes, Sir. I'm absolutely fine. Why are you outside?" Clarissa curiously asked him."Oh, I'm just here to get some fresh air. How about you, what are you doing here?" Toru asked her the same question."Uh, same to you, I guess. I'm feeling a bit suffocated inside." Clarissa responded, while shrugging her shoulders.His instinct's telling him that Clarissa's hiding her real feelings. Anyway, he doesn't have the right to force her to tell him the truth.Clarissa smiled at him, and then she spoke again."I have to go back inside..." she informed him."Oh, alright. I'll just stay here for a bit more. I'll go back inside in a few minutes." Toru smiled back at her.Clarissa nodded, then afterwards, she walks back inside...Toru watched her walking away until she's out of sight."I hope you'll be able to see what is going on around you, Clarissa." he whispered.==========================Few hours have passed. All of the people are starting to leave the pub one by one. Jun, their choreograp
Evening quickly came by.All the staff and dance crew are currently having fun. After their first day of rehearsals, Jun invited them all of them to have a drink at a certain pub and have a mini-orientation to make them feel comfortable with each other."Alright, everyone! Let's make our mini-orientation party even more fun, so let's play a little game, shall we? How about doing Truth or Dare game?" Jun suddenly announced.The crowd became rowdier after they heard what Jun said."I'm sorry to spoil your fun, guys, but I need to go. I still have to go somewhere important." Kei politely informed everyone. As soon as Kei left, Jun finally started the Truth or Dare game by spinning an empty bottle.A few seconds later, the tip of the bottle stopped towards Edward. Toru observed that Edward and Clarissa seems to be very close with each other. He heard from the grapevine that they are romantically linked with each other."Okay, Edward... Truth or Dare?" Jun asked the question.However, To
The next morning...Clarissa woke up to the sound of the phone ringing. She jumped out of her bed and ran to her mini-living room to pick up her mobile phone.She quickly answered the call."Hello?" she asked, in a raspy voice."Hello, may I speak with Miss Clarissa Montecillo?" the female caller asks."Yes, this is Clarissa Montecillo speaking. May I know who's calling, please?" Clarissa answered "Hi, Clarissa. I'm Diana Lee, and I'm calling to formally inform you that you've been picked as one of the dancers. Please report to the Grand Theater tomorrow at 10:00 am sharp. Your attendance is a must."After a few minutes, the call was finally ended, and she still can't believe that she passed the audition!"I got in!" Clarissa excitedly screamed, as if there's no tomorrow.=====================The next day.At the Grand Theater."Don't be too nervous, Clarissa. Just dance just like what you usually do." Edward encourages her."I'll prove to them that they didn't make a mistake in cho