Ellie came out of the bathroom already clad in her pajamas. Without sparing Elsa a glance, she collapsed on the bed gazed at the ceiling for some time before trailing it down to the door. “Tomorrow, please be good to me.” She prayed and slowly closed her eyes.**Next Morning**Jake woke up earlier than Jayson who was still snoring on the bed. He picked his well-ironed uniform; a white shirt which had a barge of Shining Stars High on it, deep blue jacket and a pair of deep blue trousers. He went into the bathroom and came out some minutes later with a towel hanging dangerously low on his waist. At this time, Jayson already woke up and was sitting down. He looked up and saw Jake wearing his clothes already as he dropped his lotion. “Good morning.” He muttered and stood up to have his own bath. Jake pretended not to have heard and continued wearing his clothes. **Jake tied the last lace of his sneakers and bounced up in enthusiasm. Jayson already wore his clothes and prepared. Jake
Not to forget, she ignored some and did not spend time on them. As she has just an hour and half to finish it up and move to the second subject. She could hear the clock tick at every passing second. Her palms already turned cold and sweaty as she wrote down her answers. She was nervous. Why?For once, she stopped writing and closed her eyes tightly. She inhaled and exhaled. She did it for three times. Before, she took her pen again and started writing this time, she tuned everything out. Even the man and the clock. **“Three minutes to go.” She heard. There was nothing more to write. She opened her answer booklet and started cross-checking everything she wrote. “A minute to go.” She heard again. The man stood before her with hands extended out towards her. She looked up and gently places the paper in his hand. She breathed out deeply and a satisfactory smile curved her lips. To her, she did her best. She really tried. She stood up and shove the chair back a bit. She packed her writ
Hours turned into days. Ellie kept burning her candles. She was not a dull child. But the chances of her grades coming down was somewhat and unbelievably high. This is Shining Stars. Students who made it into this place and students that were still here are no just students that find their way in with long legs or hands that are outstretched. They have found their way in through the test of their intelligence. Even your parents won't be able to get you in. Even if you are transferred student, you will be highly examined before granting you access to the school. She does not know which grade she will take this time around. She has always been a B+ grade student while her sister is a partially A student. But all things being equal, she was definitely not going take any chances. She realized that in this world, she could never put her whole trust in someone but there was an exemption. Jake.He was the exemption. She would always be grateful to him. He had gone out of his way to help
“Please, wait for a minute.” The secretary said and punched a few digits on the telephone. “Okay, sir.” She said and looked at them. “You can go in.” She said.They all went in. The principal was surprised by the number of people that had come to discuss something very urgent with him. “All of you?” He asked and they all nodded. He looked at the guest that was sitting before him.“Sorry for the inconvenience, sir. I did not know they were this many.” He apologized. The man nodded and said, “It’s nothing. They are students, after all, they surely have the right to talk to you. I will take my leave.” He stood up and was about to go when Aria looked up and saw him. She smiled widely and went to hug him. “Dad.” With that, everyone turned towards them. “What are you doing here?” She asked. “Came for a little discussion.” He answered and smiled at her.Jake stared at the man before him. Twelve years. It has been twelve good years since he last saw him. He remembered how he walked out of
To say Shawna was shocked and caught unawares is an understatement. Her eyes were wide open like they wanted to bulge out of their sockets. She listened to her sadistic laughter and everything she and Tessy had said that day and could not help but be ashamed of herself. Tessy held unto Shawna's skimpy skirt as she closed her eyes tight in embarrassment. “So tell me, what excuse is there for you to say? As you asked, this is an evidence. Oppose it.” The principal asserted, waiting for a reply from her. “Sir…” She stuttered. This time is even worse than the first time. How does this girl always find a way out of my plans?. She thought as she stared at the ground, silently imploring it to swallow her up. And that too in front of Jayson?. Her subconscious mind added. Shawna felt like crying and dying. Like every chances she gets to get back at her always backfires. She closed her eyes tightly in regret. Regret of doing this when Elsa is already close to Jayson. And time, she knew that the
Ellie walked through the fields. She was searching for Crystal. She could not believe what she heard in the recording. She heard her voice and it was hers. Definitely. She saw one of her close friends, Betty under shade. She hurriedly walked towards her. “Hey.” She gripped her hands, making Betty take a pause. Betty looked at the person that had held her hands. “Oh, hi.” She greeted. Not like she has some hatred for her anyways. Only Shawna and Tessy did. “I was thinking if you had seen Crystal anywhere.” Ellie asked politely. “Oh, Crystal. I saw her last at café though.” Betty stated. “Oh, thanks.” Just as Ellie was about to turn on her heels, she saw Crystal coming towards them. Not actually her but Betty. As she got to them, she acknowledged Betty with a smile while she looked at Ellie. “We are finally done with the exams. What's up with the mood?” Crystal asked. Ellie yanked her hands and dragged her away from Betty.“Hey, you are hurting me. Slow down a bit.” Crystal begged. Ell
The rest of the J-Stars sat under the shade, waiting for Jake. The yellow colored bulb shone, keeping the darkness at bay. “I will miss you guys.” Julia said in her cheerful voice. Jake and Aria walked towards them. Jayson had already texted him their location earlier on. As they got to their place, they were so pleased that Jake was alright. But then the person that stood next to him held suspicion. They darted their gazes between, questioning them for a fitting reply. “Well, she is my step sister.” Jake announced with a satisfied glint in his eyes. They all stared at him, surprised. “Wait, isn't she the nerd?...” Jeremy was still talking when Jake scowled angrily at him. He clasped his lips shut and looked away. Jayson kept clearing his throat, gaining everyone's attention. Jace rasped. “Will you stop this?” He asked. Jayson flashed Jace a glare with his eyes still on his sister's waist. Julia was blushing hard. Jeremy snickered. “Stop this over protective mode of yours. As if you
Aria looked around and saw him walking out of the class. She hurriedly waddled her way out and went to meet him. “Hey.” She called out. He stopped and turned around. He exhaled deeply as he saw that she was the one calling him. “Thank you.” She said with a smile. “It's nothing. Helping can't be that bad.” He answered. “Are you sure you don’t want me to tell them you were the one who gave me the recording?” She asked. “Nope, just let be like this for now.” He answered truthfully. “You have a nice heart by the way.” She complimented him. He chuckled and said. “Thank you.” She nodded. “So how was your results?” She asked, not knowing how to end the conversation she had began. “A grade.” He answered. “Really? I had a B+.” She said with a pout. “Just keep trying, I will take my leave.” He said and left. “What a good soul he has?” She thought. Finally, she was going back home. She can't wait. But something was bothering her. Her father. Jake. Her family.Gosh, she never knew her life was