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Serena and Via are now having a "sisterly talk" while they both sat at the big bed.Via told Serena that their father's already fast asleep, after working the whole day at the farm. Serena heaved a sigh of relief, as she's not yet ready to talk to his father. Maybe she'll be able to talk to him tomorrow.Via decided to sleep at Serena's room to spend time with her after months of being away from each other."You really surprised me, Serena. Daddy and I thought you're coming next week." she said, while hugging a pillow."Well, our exams are over and I'm just waiting for the scorecards. It's a bit boring in the big city, that's why I decided to go home earlier than the usual." Serena answered, but she couldn't look directly at Via."Then why didn't Paolo come home with you?" Via did a follow-up question."Oh, he's still busy. He still needs to do something at his school. Anyway, I'm tired and sleepy, Via. Let's hit the sack and call. it a day, okay?" Serena cajoled, as she lays on her b
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Few weeks later.Serena finally got her Student Visa bound for Australia. They have accomplished all the needed documentations, and everything is all set and ready.The days went by quickly, and the day of Serena's departure finally came.Her father and her younger sister came with her to the airport. There were some bits of crying, giving each other words of encouragements and big bear hugs.After a few moments, Serena is now walking to inside the plane's aisle, looking for her seat.Everything went like a blur. She is now sitting at the window seat, and she staring at the blue sky and the clouds. Her thoughts went to Paolo. He is her first love and first heartbreak. She learned a lot of things, and the lesson that she learned is to love herself first and her family before anyone else.Serena took a deep breath, and she's really excited to start a fresh life in another country."I can do this." she said to herself, while feeling determined.=============================Paolo slowl
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Serena smiled, suddenly feeling nostalgic. "It's called chicken stew, and this is my most favorite dish in the whole wide world. It's my comfort food." she informs him."This tastes really great! You absolutely have to teach me how to cook this." Liam nodded in approval.They talked a few more things while eating. After a few moments, Via excuses herself."I'm sorry for spoiling the fun guys, but I'm extremely exhausted. I'll go ahead to my room, okay?" she said, while looking so tired and weary. "It's absolutely fine, sweetie. Don't forget to take your medicine." Don Rafael gently reminded his daughter."Thanks, Dad. Paolo, darling, can you escort me to the room? My legs still feels a bit weak." Via requested to her boyfriend."Of course, Via. Let's go." said Paolo, as he stands up.Paolo secretly gave a quick glance towards Serena, then he turned his attention back to Via. "Nice meeting you, Liam. I know we'll be seeing a lot of each other while you're here. I'll just make it up
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"I'll tell Liam everything one of these days, Dad." answered Serena, but she's not convinced herself.But she will definitely tell Liam about her past with Paul at a perfect time...=============================Later that evening. Serena feels refreshed after a long nap. She feels much better after taking a shower and changing to a much comfortable clothes.She chose to wear her yellow summer dress, an overflowing dress with thin straps. She paired it with gladiator sandals and tied her hair into a ponytail. She just powdered her face and applied some lip gloss for a simple look. After giving herself one last look at the mirror, she decided to go down to the living room. She silently prayed that she won't see Paolo around the house because she still feels awkward.She smiled when she saw Liam happily talking with his father and her sister. He looked at the empty seat next to Via."Good evening, everyone! Looks like you're all enjoying yourselves." Serena chirped at them.Serena saw
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Three days later.Paolo, Serena and Liam are in the car going to their first filming location for their shooting. Paolo is driving while talking to Liam. Serena is in the backseat, while quietly looking at the sceneries by the window.She needs to work side-by-side with Paolo for a month, and she has to endure it because its work, but she also has to be careful of Via because she knows her sister's watching her every move.Serena's train of thoughts stops in a halt when she heard Liam's voice."Hey darling, are you with us?"“Huh?” mumbled Serena.Liam smiled at her."I was just telling Paolo if he wanted to have a drink after work. Just to relax a little, y'know." Liam suggested.She caught Paolo looking at her through the rearview mirror. She quickly looks away from him as she couldn't look at him longer."I need to avoid Paolo as much as I can, except for work." she reminded herself.Serena forces an airy smile, and tries her best to look and sound casual."Sure. I'll call Via lat
Tales of the Heart Chapter Twenty-Four: Blast From The Past
"I totally understand now. I just one favor to ask from you. Can we all just move on and forget everything that happened to us before? For Via's sake, please." Serena pleaded."Serena, why do I have this feeling that you're afraid to look back at our past? Are you hiding something from me that I need to know?" Paolo bombarded her with questions.Serena calmed herself before speaking again."Why do I feel like I'm the only one to blame for everything? Shouldn't I be the one asking you questions like that?" Serena asked back.Paolo suddenly looks confused after that."Is this about me and Via?"Serena was about to say something but she wasn't able to do so when they heard Via's voice."Did I just hear my name? And wait, are you guys fighting or something?" Via asked in surprise, as she walks closer to them.Both Paolo and Serena averted their eyes away from each other."Why are you here, Via? Shouldn't you be taking rest back at home?" Paolo asks his girlfriend.Via hooks her arm arou
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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
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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
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"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
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"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
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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
