All eyes were on them as Freya’s voice echoed within the confines of the conference room. After recognizing Freya, their curiosity as to who offended her followed. Then they saw Dawn and Aria.
Aria already had her brows knitted, eyes glaring and lips pursed whereas Dawn had a deadpan look. Freya on the other hand had her arms crossed, chin up, looking arrogant while Hugo attempted to cover his face now that more and more students are looking their way.
“Freya, come on. Just stop it already.” He muttered.
“What’s going on?” A woman’s voice interrupted them.
When The Plume’s meeting finished, the students dispersed.It was harder to catch a ride now with their designated auto rickshaw having already left to take their other friends home and was now going around the city bringing other people from one location to the next.Right now, the auto rickshaws and tricycles were already being hailed by the other students.“Let’s go walk to the highway.” She told Aria.“Alright.” The latter nodded.They had to wait
Two weeks later, the students were busy skimming their books and notes at the last minute before the teacher would finally call for them to put it away.“At the count of 5, everyone should put away their things and only leave a pen on their arm rest.”The students got up and placed all of their bags at the back of the room and went back to their seats. Some were twirling their pens, drumming it against the arm rest and even biting on it in anxiety. While there were some who were making eye signals and hand signals to others, already planning on their cheating method.They were seated one seat apart. Some of them were already seated outside of the room.Dawn sat outside along with some of her classmates s
After recess, the students once again went back to their classrooms and resumed their exams.At that moment, the students didn’t dare to even review one last time since a classmate told them he had spotted Cyrus walking toward their room.Everyone was now seated and keeping silent.Dawn looked out to the campus from where she sat. Her chin rested on her clenched fist as her elbow rested against the armrest.When Cyrus arrived, he saw the students who were seated outside of the room. As he neared, he saw Dawn’s side profile. His brows knitted together, his lips pursed. He couldn’t explain what he was feeling at that moment.‘Cyrus
“How were your exams?” Tara asked her as they were having lunch. “Not bad..” A faint smile hung on her lips. Tara narrowed her eyes on her younger sister. “I’ve heard some things..” Dawn looked up. “Oh? What’s it about?” “That you’ve been serving perfect scores since the school year started.” She also found this unbelievable. But the one who told her this was her friend who is a teacher in Trinity Institute, Susana Cervantes. This was the first time Susana told her something like this. Before it was just to express worry over Dawn’s grades. “Ah.. I guess.” She replied nonchalantly. “I still
Dawn looked up and looked her in the eye.“Ah.. I didn’t mean to make fun of you. It’s just this was the first time I’ve heard of it from you.”“Hmm? I’m not mad. I was thinking. Do you want to be my beta reader?”“Ah?” She blinked up at Dawn.“Beta reader. I’ll let you read this and you give me feedback so I can fix some areas that need fixing.”“You’re serious?”“Yup.”Aria was silent fo
It was a Saturday and Dawn would usually use her weekends to write more chapters and review her lessons. But she had to take a break since she had already promised to attend a birthday party. Her mom had given her some extra money last week so she could buy a present. She chose a simple one. The city didn’t have that many options for that matter. She had already chosen what to wear for the party. It wasn’t a formal party so she only put on a yellow spongebob shirt, blue jeans that were folded at the seams and her white converse shoes. She then simply tied the top of her hair and loosely curled it. She picked up her gift bag and was ready to leave.
Nita opened the door leading to the backyard. “Kids, come on. It’s time to pray and start dinner.” “Let’s go, guys.” Giancarlo stood up and dusted off his pants. “Okay!” “Right on time.. My stomach’s growling already..” Dawn followed closely behind Melissa. When they came back inside, everyone was already off of their seats, ready for the prayer. “We are gathered here to celebrate Giancarlo’s birthday. First thing’s first, let’s pray.. In the name…” The priest began to lead them into prayer. Nita had invited the priest and his assistant since she serv
After he opened all of the presents, he thanked everyone for celebrating his fifteenth birthday. Some of the guests have started to leave while some remained and hung out with the rest of the adults, drinking beer while singing karaoke. “Happy birthday. Thank you for inviting me. I have to be on my way home now.. See you!” She bid farewell to Giancarlo. She also thanked Nita for inviting her. “Good to see you again guys!” She also bid farewell to her childhood friends. “Ah.. I’ll walk you home!” Giancarlo offered. “Ma, I’ll be back. I’ll just walk Dawn to their house.”
In the La Cocina de Mamà restaurant, Dawn’s family and relatives gathered around. Aria and their other friends were also there–except for Alvin and his group. Keenan’s parents and uncle were also there, as well as Blake. They reserved half of the restaurant to host a party to send her off. This was also a birthday celebration for Dawn as she turned sixteen years old. “Everyone–thank you all for coming. Please enjoy tonight. And I hope that everyone will help me pray for my daughter’s safe travels and well-being abroad.” “Of course!” “Congrats again, Dawn!” “Visit us, okay? Don’t forget your friends here..”
Days turned to weeks.It was finally time for the teachers to submit their final grades after the final exam ended.Susana, the class adviser for Dawn’s class this school year waited in excitement.But when she saw the grades reported by Cyrus, she had to do double, triple checks.She couldn’t believe what she was seeing.It showed that Dawn had scored less than a hundred in some of her quizzes and exams.“Impossible.. Less than a hundred on the subject of History and of Religion?”If this was two years ago, she wou
Four boxes in different sizes. One contained a jewelry set of diamond necklace, earrings, bracelet and ring. Another box contained an iPod with songs already downloaded. Another box was an iPhone. Dawn could still not get over how she was holding two items that were already phased out back in her previous life. “Whoaaaa—These are all expensive!!!” Tara exclaimed. Dawn nodded. “I thought he’s only there to study..” “He took a part-time job..” Dawn smiled. “Whoa–he c
When Mallory announced this, Hugo panicked. “Wait–I promise I can do it..” He said to Mallory. “Practice your lines first.” Mallory sighed. “Okay. I will.” He nodded vigorously and went to the side to practice seriously. Jason heard what was said but still tried his best to deliver the lines. Dawn appreciated that Jason took it seriously, not wasting everyone’s time. Moments later, Hugo approached. “I’m ready, ma’am..” He said to Mallory. The latter thought it over
Dawn missed Keenan very much. She could only distract herself by preparing to apply for scholarships for College. She also wrote more books and consistently scored perfectly in all quizzes and exams. It was her way to not think about the time and distance away from Keenan. She had finally reunited with him but soon had to bid him farewell. She didn’t go with them to the airport to send him off since his parents would be going with him to help him get settled. Both of them knew that it would be hard to say goodbye, so they spent a whole day together and the next day, Keenan left with his parents. He only gave her a call thirty minutes before he boa
As the girls gathered around, the boys also had their own circle.Keenan beckoned to Blake.The latter had been eyeing Aria.“What’s up?” Blake asked him.They sat by the shore of the beach resort, a distance away from the others.“I should ask that.”“Eh?” Blake blinked up at him. “What do you mean?”“You and Aria–”Blake’s brows pulled together, he pursed his lips. “Aren’t you with Dawn?&rd
The High School students finally get to enjoy their summer vacation.Dawn and her friends have long planned to meet up during summer and go to the beach.Alvin and his friends joined the planning of course.Back then this was the same group who would make plans together for summer as well.But this time, there were additions to their group.Now, there’s Cierra who is Alvin’s girlfriend. And there’s Keenan and Blake too.They didn’t know that Blake would join them as well, and he also didn’t make such plans before. But when he came to visit Keenan in his house, that&rsq
After Alvin danced with Dawn, Hugo walked up to her and invited her to dance.She thanked Alvin and went to dance with Hugo.But like Alvin, their dance was not so romantic either.‘Why is Ma’am Susana the one choosing the songs?’ Hugo thought glumly.There really was no chance to act sweetly with Dawn with the choice of songs for this event.The song ended and Hugo had wanted to dance one more time especially when the romantic song finally came on.“Ahemm. Ahemm.. May I cut in? Dawn, can I have this dance?” Keenan interjected.
The gymnasium was decorated with clear balloons, flowers, draperies and lights. It was a theme of white and gold, and the venue looked luxurious.As the prom began after the regular classes of other students ended, everyone queued up, waiting to enter the gymnasium as the music played through the speakers.The students who had not gone home yet were now watching as their schoolmates entered the gates and queued up with their partners.“HAHAHA look at that! Is that dress for prom or for salsa dancing? Why is it so short?”“Where? Where?”“Over there!” The student pointed. “She’s wearing brown.. It had tassels a