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•••Chapter 1 “Alex!” I raise my head as the little boy mentioned my name. It gives me goose bumps every time I hear him call me. He was running towards me. He was holding a colorful kite on his small hands. He let go of it as he held the camera with the both of his hands. The younger me peek from above the tree and say hello to him. I remember this scene. I remember the old tree house, and the swing, and the movie nights. I remember those lazy days, those afternoons, everything. I pause the video as it zooms towards the little boy’s face. I touch it tenderly and breathe out a sigh.“Alex!” The second call came from my mother. Not from the old video I was watching a while ago, though. It came from the kitchen. I took out the disk from the player and turn off the TV before I sat still on the bed. Memories of the past kept on hunting me though I chose not to dwell on them. With a sigh, I snatch my bag from the floor and went out of my room.I was looking at the pictures on the cream
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•••Chapter 2ALEX“Mom, what do you mean he’s not coming back?” I stared at my mother with eyes full of confusion. I couldn’t understand why she was acting so sullen."You know that he's gone for seven years now right" I nodded. Of course I know it. It's been seven years, two weeks, three days and nine hours. "Well, we didn't say this for we fear that your life would be at risk. We are afraid that your heart would totally breakdown like what had happen when he left you. But please, calm down as we tell you the secret we've keeping for seven years now" Dad bowed his head before he took my mom’s hand."Dad, what are you saying--""He planned on visiting you as a surprise for your tenth birthday but then, they encounter a storm. They sent signals but they're totally late. After two days their plane was found with the pilot in there, his hand on the handle but he hasn’t had the chance to remove his seatbelt. On the other hand, his dad and him weren’t there so they're hoping that they're
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•••Chapter ThreeALEX"So, where are we going?" Keith said as we pulled out of our driveway."You know the usual" Kathy squealed and side-hugged me. I am glad that we fix our issue right away. I turned the radio up and sing with Katy Perry with the song ‘Party in the USA’. We went to the ice rink which is near the mall and look for a parking space. After that we paid and got our ice skating shoes. A hand snatched my arm from behind and I turned around to see a smiling Keith. "Keith!" I shouted as she started to drag me at the center. She chuckled, pushing me more then she took one last glance at my place, contented. She left me there with my mouth hanging open and eyes with the size of saucers."You can do it" Kathy yelled and she whispered something to the DJ.The song ‘when you're gone’ by Avril Lavigne played. I blushed not that I'm embarrassed but angry. I soon cool off as I saw their cute puppy dog faces.I prepared myself and dance gracefully. People started gathering and soo
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•••Chapter FourALEX"Lalala, wake up" I open my eyes to see a jumping figure on my bed, squishing me, making my body went all jelly and my vision, waved.Oh....whoever it is, it really is going to pay.I look up to see who it is and my anger cool off, it's Tommy Bear! "Hey, Tommy why are you up so early?" I said yawning while rubbing the sleep on my eyes."It's not earl, it's already 10 in the morning!" He answered back with a "duh" tone"Oh, okay. Tommy, can you please go out for a minute? I'll change and after that I'll meet you later for I need to get ready for my graduation. ""Oh, sorry I didn't know that. Bye" he said shutting my door.I quickly took a bath and headed inside my closet to find my dress. I searched for it and found it at the the table where I put the shopping bags yesterday. It was a blue dress with a black ribbon at the back and it's really gorgeous.I slipped in my jeans and shirts then put it inside the paper bag and went out of my closet. Then I was tackled
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•••Chapter FiveCAIDENThis was just plain ridiculous.I can't believe this. I mean, the girl whom I'll be married with was that crazy girl whom I shouted at the park? I touched the swelling bump in the back of my head and wince, glaring at her. She looked at me with anger and hurt. She is clenching her hands that I couldn’t help but distance myself from her. I turn to look at her again and checked her out. Hmmm, well she has a nice body and oh yeah. It will be great for her to be in my bed. My thoughts snap when I heard her irritated voice speaking "Dad can you just make this meeting fast so I could go back to sleep and rest?""Well, Alex. Caiden here will be staying for two months so that you two can have a good time and also, you'll be the one to be his tour guide, understand?" Her dad looked at her but she just nodded her head like the matter was nothing to her."Understood" she answered while moving far away from me but it gave me the urge to move closer to her. Well, I'm a te
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•••Chapter SixALEXTommy gathered the flour from the kitchen, while I went up my room to find some paint. I was surprise that Krista didn't notice Tommy, so we proceed for our plan.I put a waffle right in front of the devil’s door and after that, put some flour and green body paint inside the pail and hang it over the door. Tommy will be the one to let go of the rope once the devil come out while I prepare myself to pop the champagne at him.As the minutes passed by we grew bored but then we are surprised when the door suddenly open and the devil came out. I count one, two and three and then Tommy let go of the rope. We laugh at the sight in front of us. Here glaring at us was no other than, Caiden Cole ford soaked in green paint and flour. I pop the champagne and Tommy shouted " there is an alien in the house!" the devil glared at the two of us and we ran.We went to the kitchen and saw Krista doing the dishes. I pulled Tommy behind Krista but then the devil was fast enough and
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•••Chapter SevenALEXI woke up and saw a very bright light. Hmm, am I in heaven? My eyes adjusted and I realized that I was lying on my hospital bed with an IV on my arm. I look down and saw the devil lying beside me. He was snoring slightly and it is quite funny to watch him. I flicked his nose and pulled on his ears but it was no use!I reached for the glass that was on top of my bedside table but was disappointed to see that was empty. No, I'm not gonna empty it on him, I need a drink for I was sure as hell that I sounded like a person suffering from a severe sore throat.Putting it back, I saw a figure which is just opening the door. I pause and looked at it. I saw Kobe and the twins entering the room. Kathy whispered something at him and in a minute, I saw his cheerful face turn into a furious one and he went next to me."Is he the one who made this to you? Is HE?!" He shouted. I cowered slightly and nodded my head. "Hmm, Well then"I thought he was going to let it pass but the
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•••Chapter EightALEXAt last, I'm finally home. I have been hospitalized for two days because of the Devil. I ran upstairs to my room and lock my door. I really miss my room, the pink and purple dots dancing in my sky blue wall. Hey, I know it is pretty childish but it’s better that those white painted wall of the hospital. I jumped on my bed and almost landed below to the cold floor, but good thing I grab the sheets and that sent me back to my bed, bouncing as I do so. The bouncing soon stopped and it made me bored. I looked up and there I saw the painting of stars, which my mom made for me as a gift for my 7th birthday. Then I remembered something, Oh yeah! I went in my closet and rummaged through my things.At last I found it, It was my Summer-to-do-list book when I was nine. I look through the pages and laughed at it. I am going to re-do all of this again. I went out of my room and as if on cue the devil went out. I stuck my tongue at him and strode off downstairs, rode on my b
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That Summer I met Him EPILOGUE
•••EPILOGUEALEXI look down at the chicken I prepared. I just followed the stuffs that was in the cookbook and sigh when the outcome wasn't like it was on the picture. I slapped my hand on the book and it fell down on the floor. I did not dare to pick it up for I'm so annoyed right now.It's been almost a year after that very mind blowing prank--and surprise at the same time--Cade and Caine with the guys, have given me. It really surprises me when the guys told me that it was their entire plan including that of Cade and Caine fighting. Caiden thought it was all true but by the time he went to the airport, the twins followed him and told him about all this.I cannot forget those memories we've had back on that island. The way we walk around the streets of London, have gone to the city of love and the ancient architectures at Italy, it's all perfect. I would like to repeat that all over again."Hey, sweet cheeks" Someone kissed me from behind and I turn around to see no other than Ca
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Chapter Thirty- SixALEXI wanted to ask him for answers. Different questions swarm my mind like annoying flies as we drove away to the outskirts of the city. We entered a familiar road and my familiar hometown of Manhattan.I look at him and mumbled, 'why' against the masking tape on my mouth but he just smiled at me as he drove down. He paused for another second again as he covered my eyes. We continue our slow pace down the road and finally stopped.Hands gathered me on their warmth as spring was about to bloom. I can hear people whispering and I was curious as hell, trying to pry the blindfold but I couldn’t. I was trying to hear their conversation but someone put a wireless earphone on my ear. ‘Blurred lines’ blared and I almost cringe in discomfort, except I feel like my body was swaying with the beat.'Where am I?' I tried to pull my arms just so I can remove the blindfold, earphones, masking tape and their hands but their grip is strong. The hands lead me into a room--I don't
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Chapter Thirty- FiveALEXI sat there, trying to wrap my head around on what had just happen. I thought everything would go smoothly, that nothing in my past will bother me anymore.My exhibit has gone well, actually all of my paintings were sold out, the boys visit wasn't expected but I'm happy to have them. The one I do not expect is my encounter with Caiden. He has change, physically. His boy looks matured into that a man. His tousled brown hair was cropped short. His blue eyes were the same but it shone darkly every time his gaze transferred to me.His presence surprises me. Though as the exhibit finally finishes and we were only the people in the room, I remain there, standing, looking at him. He was also looking at me, a million words threatening to spill out of him but he was so proud to say it to me. I stood there, heart on my throat as I let my feelings rule me, “I’ve missed you. Where have you been? I am so worried that I—““You’ve missed me?” His confusion and unbelief win
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Chapter Thirty-FourCAIDEN3 years after"Signor,""Signor?"."Signor!" I was startled out of my trance by no other than Lilia."S-si?” I look at her questioningly and watch her pass the phone, "It's Signor Jake. He’s been meaning to talk to you, signor" She walks off hiding her smile to herself.I glared at the phone and answered it, "Hey bro," he giggled like a school girl and I can imagine my own eyes bulging out of their socket.Hmmm… there's something weird going on here. I've never heard him sound so ridiculous like he is right now. I look up to see Lilia looking at me behind the cupboards.I shook my head and made my way out to the patio. I listen to Jake babbling about me not spending time with them and so on. I never bothered to speak and interrupt. I just lay down here, relaxing on the wooden benches as the wind blew. The wide vineyard I have acquired 2 years ago was now fully operational. In a few months time, I could easily create a new concoction. I waited for my chance
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Chapter Thirty ThreeCAINEI was driving past the speed limit but I couldn't care less. I just wanted to see her. I look at my brother to see him asleep with his right hand nursing his left arm. A bruise was slowly developing on his right cheek and blood was gushing out of his busted lip.Well, he deserves that for what he has done to Alex.We reach the hospital and I quickly asked the nurse on what room she is currently situated in. She gave me the number of the room and I quickly rush towards the elevator, not waiting for my brother to catch up.I guess his lucky stars are with him for he was fast enough to board inside the elevator, quite unbelievable for he has a broken knee. We reached the fifth floor and the door of the elevator slide open. nThe nurses are curiously giving me a look as they gaze at me and my twin. One of them even asked him if he was okay but he just pushed them off and limped faster.He really is my brother...I arrived at the farther side of the wing only to b
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Chapter Thirty TwoCAINEI stared down at my shattered phone on the floor all because of my twin brother.That ignorant piece of shiz got them on an accident. Now Alex was on the hospital. One of the nurses informed me that Alex was in a critical condition. Dang it. I should have accompanied her. Nothing like these would have happened if I go with her. Shit.I have a flight due two hours later this afternoon. I was trying to call my twin but he's nowhere to be found. Absolutely nowhere. That piece of shit would really get it if I get a hold of him.As I pick up my other phone, a letter fell down from the table. I picked it up to see the contract. The contract we made back when we were eight years old. The one that made me yearned for her.The one that made me crazy over her that I have tried to go back even though I know that it is risky.As I hold the paper on one hand, the memory flashes itself on my mind and I found myself going back unto that momentFlashback'Dwayne, I miss you'
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Chapter Thirty OneALEXI arrived at the airport at exactly two in the morning. I asked Caine if he could track his twin and here I am entering a bar. There's smoke everywhere, bodies swaying with the music and couples grinding at each other.I spotted them in the far end corner of the room, that familiar bronze haired Adonis with a blonde bimbo on his lap. I stared at the two of them making out.Oh, how could they do this to me? How could he do this to me?I push my way through the crowd and put my hand in front of his face. He looked up at me and I can see his eyes turn into a darker shade of blue. The emotion reflected unto them were anger, longing and something I can't decipher. Was it, betrayal?Our little trance was broken when I was pulled back by no other than Tiffany. She slapped me and that made me snap. I pulled her hair and punched her. I slapped her face, while she clawed on my skin. Every inch of my skin was burning but I won't stop."Raaaa!" I screamed while launching a
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Chapter ThirtyCAIDENI stared at Alex and to that unfamiliar man. I figured that it was him, it was Dwayne. They look so peaceful and so happy with each other. I watch as the man put his arms on her back and began speaking. I couldn’t hear much so I went closer to them. “—was the main reason of their fight. I am the reason why we can’t be a happy family. I am their burden.” I listen more, intrigued. What does he mean of being a burden? What story is he trying to engrave on Alex’s mind.“—visit to the hospital came after…Mom was crying so hard, begging him not to do it. As a seven year old, I just watch them with curious eyes. Dad took me—He talked to people I do not really know. Then, the result was revealed. I was shocked—I was not his son.” What? Shizballs this is crazy. This man is really crazy.I inch closer so I could hear him clearer, “He became distant after that. He rarely comes home which made my mom cry all the time. Then suddenly, all of that changed” I couldn’t help it.
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Chapter Twenty NineCAINEIt was hard to claw my way back from the past, but it’s harder to talk about the present especially when it is very much connected to the past. I took a deep breath before I continued, my eyes still focused on her.“Do you remember that day at the park when I was crying because dad left?” Alex nodded her head, eagerly listening. “It all started then… when I was crying at the park and you saw me struggling, trying to catch up with my father who is blowing off steam by escaping his problems, specifically me.” I feel my Adam’s apple bobbed as I gulped. “I was the main reason of their fight. I am the reason why we can’t be a happy family. I am their burden.”And so I’m drifting back to the past as I retold her about everything.“The visit to the hospital came after a week long without my dad. Mom was crying so hard, begging him not to do it. As a seven year old, I just watch them with curious eyes. Dad took me to the hospital without caring at all about my mom. H
