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Tales of the Heart Chapter Thirteen: The Play
"Are you having fun walking with me, Ardon?" Via happily asks the dog.She suddenly stopped on her tracks when she saw someone riding a bicycle, and he is making his way towards their garden. She held her breath as she watches Paolo step down from his bicycle."Morning, Via!" Paolo smilingly greeted her. Via's heard did a sommersault at the sight of him. He looked so handsome with his white poloshirt and jeans matched with branded sneakers. He also had a light blue cap. He looked like a matinee idol who came out straight from the television screen."Via? Are you okay?" Paolo asked her, while looking obviously worried.Via tries to regain her composure and smiled at Paolo. "Yes, I'm okay. By the way, why are you here?" she asked him.When she first saw him just a few months ago, she can't get his handsome face out from her mind. Her admiration and affection towards Paolo gets bigger and deeper as time goes by. She trying her hardest to hide his feelings towards him because her sister
Tales of the Heart Chapter Fourteen: The Gala Night
After two hours of non-stop rehearsals, the director finally calls for a break. Via smilingly waited for Paolo and Serena to cone to the audience's seat, where she is right now.While she is waiting, she can't help but notice a girl who's staring at Paolo. She also noticed that the girl keeps on touching and flirting with Paolo. Via then turned her eyes to where Serena was. She's talking to their director, and she was too absorbed in their conversation that she doesn't notice anything.Via felt sorry for her sister, and for herself too... =============================Later that evening."I really hate that girl!"Via turned her attention to Serena and closed the book that she was reading. She then went to her sister's bed, who looks clearly annoyed."Who are you talking about?" Via asked, even though she already know who her sister hates."That Brianna! She was openly flirting with Paolo, and she's been doing it since our freshman year in high school!" she said it all in one breath
Tales of the Heart Chapter Fifteen: The Feeling Is Mutual
"Yes, sir! I promise that Serena will be home at exactly 11 pm. You don't have to worry about anything." Paolo reassures Serena and Via's father. "Okay, then. Via and I will be going back home now. I have to wake up early in the morning for my business meeting." Rafael suddenly informs them."We'll be going now, Paolo and Serena. Congratulations again." Via spoke again."Enjoy the party, guys." the old man finally bids them goodbye.Meanwhile, Via discreetly whispered at Serena."Tell me everything tomorrow, Serena. And by the way, watch out for Brianna, okay?" she started teasing her sister again."Oh, gosh. I hope I won't see much of Brianna at the party or else she will spoil my wonderful mood." Serena stated, while rolling her eyes heavenward."Well, goodluck with that. You should keep an eye on Paolo and Brianna." Via wished her sister the best of luck.After a few minutes, Serena watches her father and her sister walk away from the auditorium until they are out of sight.Her ey
Tales of the Heart Chapter Sixteen: A Strange Homecoming
The next morning... It was a lovely and sunny Saturday morning, but Serena was feeling nervous as she makes her way downstairs.This is the day that she will tell her father and sister about her new relationship with Paolo. She's been practicing the right words to say since last night, and she's hoping that she'll be able to say them all right.She took a deep, calming breath first before she went straight to the dining room. She found her father and Via who were already having breakfast."Good morning, Daddy. Morning, Via." Serena tries her best to sound more natural and casual, eventhough she's feeling nervous as hell deep inside.Her father looked at her with a bright smile on his face."Good morning, Serena. I was expecting you to wake up late because you attended the victory party last night. But you woke up at a perfect time. Come, join me and your sister for breakfast." Don Rafael suggested to his eldest daughter.At the same time, Via happily put some scrambled eggs, fried ri
Tales of the Heart Chapter Seventeen: The Thorn
After some time.At Serena's apartment.Serena, Paolo and Via are currently having lunch. Via's is giving them the latest news back at their hometown, which is the Walnut Creek.Serena suddenly stopped chewing her food when she heard the latest news about Brianna, one of their highschool classmate, and the one who bullied here."What? Brianna is going to study here in the city?" Serena asked in disbelief. Via nodded in return."Yes, and based on things that I heard from our circle of friends, she is planning to enrol at Paolo's school. And if that happens, she and Paolo will be schoolmates." Via added more news."But she's already studying at a good school, but why did she make a sudden switch?" Serena curiously asked again."Well, she apparently said that she wanted to study law. And she wanted to go to the best school thay specializes law, and that is Paolo's current school." Via relayed. "Let's not talk about her anymore, guys. By the way, you're going to finish highschool and y
Tales of the Heart Chapter Eighteen: The Betrayal
Few months have passed since their first meet up at the big city after a long time,Paolo and Brianna became great friends since they are studying at the same University.Serena, on the other hand, continued on having a normal College life at her own school, and being a loving girlfriend to Paolo.However, Serena can't help but to notice that Paolo doesn't spend much time with her anymore compared to before. And even if they have free time to date, Paolo always feels tired and sleepy. Whenever she asks him what was wrong, he always tells her that Brianna always asks for his help at school.Serena feels sorry for her boyfriend and she always tells him that it's okay to meet up and have a date once or twice a week, so that he can spend his own free time catching up with his sleep.Serena continues to focus her attention on her own studies. She needs to study hard so that she can graduate with honors, make her father and sister proud. It has been her dream and goal to help manage their bu
Tales of the Heart Chapter Nineteen: The Sisterly Bond
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
Tales of the Heart Chapter Twenty: Getting Over You
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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Tales of the Heart Chapter One Hundred Twelve: We'll See Each Other Again Someday
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
Tales of the Heart Chapter One Hundred Eleven: The Charades
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
Tales of the Heart Chapter One Hundred Ten: The Roleplay
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
Tales of the Heart Chapter One Hundred Nine: Love Complications
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
Tales of the Heart Chapter One Hundred Eight: Mending A Broken Heart
"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
Tales of the Heart Chapter One Hundred Seven: Achy, Breaky Heart
"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
Tales of the Heart Chapter One Hundred Six: Spending The Night Together
"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
Tales of the Heart Chapter One Hundred Five: The Second Encounter
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
Tales of the Heart Chapter One Hundred Four: The First Meeting
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
