QUINN’S POV
Same day. Nothing so special and not so chaotic like any other day. This day is better. We are gathered in a room since our next class is thirty minutes before and they are trying to solve some math problems.
“Wait I can’t solve this one” I look at Ara who sounds frustrated.
“Me either. Gove that to Jain, she might” Hailee said.
“Jai, can you solve this one? I can’t get it! I’m losing my patience for Pete’s sake!” and she already surrendered.
“Wait, let me check that”
I’m kind of bored here. I decided to leave the classroom for a while since we have still a lot of time and the girl are busy solving there.
“HEY!”
“F*CK!”
WHO THE F*CK WOULD STARTLE ME THIS TIME!!
“Who is that?” the professor from the classroom I’m passing by speak.
“What the---” someone pulls me out and bring me in the corner.
“Let’s hide here!” Evander? seriously??
“I thi
QUINN’S POV“I like him” while in the middle of the ride, Hailee spoke. After the last time that she got broken this is the first time, she spoke that she likes any guy.“I mean not in a romantic way… as a person. He seems very gentle and light-hearted. Different from any other guys out there” is he? I can’t see than in him.“I get your point but… we don’t know his back story that much. He might just pretend and act nice to get our trust. We can’t trust him” and that I agree with Ara.“Yeah right. I’m just… I got interested with him” – Hailee“Oh my gosh! You really like him!” Jai always speaks at the wrong time.“Oh, shut up Jai! I just said that I like him as a person. Maybe his personality? That’s all” she’s defensive“Okay,” Jai said suspiciously.
QUINN’S POV“Let’s sit there!” Hailee shouted. Dylan is there and I kind of hesitate. They all walk towards him so I have no choice.“Hi Dylan, can we sit here?” Hailee asked him.“Sure” he replied.It’s lunchtime and we are at the cafeteria. Nothing’s new and everything is just the same, boring. When I am about to take my first food, the same moment when I feel my back got wet and the girls gasp.“Oh my gosh! I am so sorry Quinn! I spill my drink on you when I almost stumble!” a girl spoke from my back. From then I know who she is.“You intend to spill your drinks don’t be such a hypocrite!” Hailee outburst.“That’s okay” I calmly said without looking at the girl.“Leave” Ara spoke.She passes in our side and I watch her sit back on their table with the other girl who als
QUINN’S POV“Who are you?” I coldly asked. I am sitting on the floor looking at the person.“Rhys”Rhys? I know a guy names Rys before but it’s impossible to this guy is…“Long time no see Quinn,” he said.It’s him. He doesn’t change that much. He’s still the same Rhys that I’ve met before. He is my classmate back then and my guy best friend which I secretly fell in love with. He doesn’t know about it anyway. We do talk a lot, especially about music. He is a band member outside the school and he does that as his past time. He’s a heartthrob in school – very charming and smart. I was so sociable before, have lots of friends and I was so happy until I lost everything.“Long time no see… Rhys” I simply said. I didn’t stand so he decided to sit in front of me. I don’t hate him. I jus
QUINN’S POVThat jerk would really embarrass me in front of anyone! I don’t know what is his f*cking problem with me. We’re over with what happened in the past I am so irritated whenever he’s around! How can I get rid of that jerk? He’s such a villain in my life!“I’ll see you tomorrow then?” Rhys said. I let him leave first before I head back to the office and report that I am done with my service. I’m so exhausted and drain.“I don’t think---”“HOLY CRAP!”“Did I startle you?” he asked.“WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR PROBLEM?!” I can’t hold back anymore. I shouted at him.“I’m sorry *laughs* I didn’t mean to” f*ck I’m losing my patience!“You think this sh*t is a f*cking joke? Why don’t you just get rid of me? Is that hard to do? Are empty-headed not
QUINN’S POV “You’re with a guy? Who?” I look at Hailee with that “what are you talking about?” face. “Evander told us” I abruptly take back my looks from her when I heard that jerk’s name. “Some old friend, Rhys” I responded. They did not bother me anymore because they also know that I will entertain any questions that they will ask me. “Anyway, the foundation day of the university and there are a lot of activities. So, what do you guys plan to join?” Hailee asked. “I’ll be joining the volleyball. I always love playing it” Ara said. That’s cool, she’s good at that but why she did not join last year? “Are you an athlete?” Jai asked. “Nope. We just play that for leisure and although I didn’t get proper training, I do play a lot and I know the court rules” she said. Very impressive of her. “Nice. I’ll maybe join some indoor games like chess? Although it sounds very nerdy I know how to play i
QUINN’S POV “I heard there’s a new student here and take note he’s freaking hot! They say” Ara stated. “Who told you?” I asked. They are all surprised giving me that “WTF” reaction so I have to explain why I asked. “I thought that might be Rhys,” I told them until Ara’s eyes widen. “Is he the one you told us your old friend? Oh my gosh!!” she’s overreacting though and as we are walking to the classroom, they keep asking me about him and I don’t have the interest of speaking so they stop. As we are about to enter the room, there’s a commotion happening inside. What is happening? Is there a problem out here? “Quinn!” I heard a voice coming from the commotion and Rhys came out. When he’s already close to me I whispered to him about what he’s doing and he’s like the deaf who doesn’t care about my question and asked me instead with another question. “Can I sit with you? these girls are annoying” he wh
QUINN’S POVIt’s almost foundation day and everyone got very busy preparing for the day while I am here chilling my ass off. I don’t have anything to contribute anyway and besides the team, I’m in is done with all the things that are needed to do.“Quinn, would you like to come with me?” Hailee asked. We are on the same organization and we are both free now while Ara and Jai are having their training for the event that they are participating in.“Where?” I asked her.“Library?” and she’s not even sure with her answer. I didn’t bother to neglect her offer and we headed to the library instead. That’s the only quiet place around the campus and I badly want to stay there for a while.As we enter the library, Hailee seems anxious looking around like she’s looking for something.“Who’s you’re searching,” I aske
HAILEE’S POV“I’m just… not feeling well” I told Quinn. That was a lie. I am really not feeling well not because I am ick but because of what happened yesterday. I’ve been distracted the whole night and it really sucks how I’m overthinking.Quinn did not ask any questions after that. She has a strong sense and she must have understood that I am not yet ready to talk about it. We reached the university and as something happened. Quinn burst out at Evander when he called her Ms. Numb. She doesn’t usually react with those kinds of words but she did this time. She’s hot headed and she’s like this when she’s on her period.We all settled down and Dylan tried to talk to Quinn but she shut him off. If only I could tell him to stop chasing Quinn, I would. Dylan has a huge affection for Quinn, he told me yesterday.***FLASHBACK***Quinn told me
QUINN’S POV“I’m sorry. I know it wasn’t enough but… I am sincerely sorry for everything”I am at the jail to visit Tyler. We haven’t talked since the first time again that we saw each other. I asked him so many questions about the past.It was great to open up everything to him about what happened to us before. I asked him if he loved me before and I think he’s giving an answer with all honesty. Not disappointed though that he doesn’t love me that much but I’m over it anyway.“I am sure that you will understand that I couldn’t forgive you that easy after what you did”“I know. It’s too late for me to regret everything”“Yes, you are”“But I still hope and wait for your forgiveness, Quinn”“Eventually… maybe I will… who knows?”“Yeah. That’s great”He smiled at me and I don’t see any reason why I shouldn’t smile back even if it was forced.After seeing him here, everything felt so light to me. This is what I have been waiting for to finally be happy and free. I just want justice and n
EVANDER’S POV“What did she say? Did you convince her?” Tyler rushed to come to me.I took a sigh and speak, “No”“What?!! Tsk! That girl is so hard to talk to!” he rants stomping his feet.“You should face this mess, Tyler. It’s about time for you to clean this up” I straightly told him.“What?! Are you insane?!! Are you telling me to admit that I raped her and send myself to jail?!! Don’t be stupid!!!”“I am not stupid!! I am telling you the right thing to do!! She’s traumatized! I witnessed how cold she is and how she cried in fear when it almost happened to her again and you’ve caused that to her!!”I am already shouting at him. It just feels so heavy inside. It’s so difficult for me to choose between the two of them.“Did you understand the consequences? Remember that you’re in this mess!!”“A ness that you put me into!!”“So, you’re blaming me now?!”“Yes! Because technically this was all yours!! Now I regret why I helped you and put the girl I love into this misery”“So, it’s
RHYS’S POV“He’s back”I keenly observe how her reaction changed. Her aura darkened and she was on that cold Quinn again.I wasn’t lack of knowledge that the previous, Quinn was slowly getting out of her shell and I am happy that finally she loosens up and that’s actually one of the reasons why I distanced myself. If Evander is the reason why she’s getting back to her old self, I don’t want to ruin that opportunity for her.“Are you ready?” she asked.Am I? I don’t know what to do as of now. Everything feels so messy and hard to deal. I’m not fully prepared for this day to come. Never thought that day is finally now.“Not sure though”“You should be. It’s about time”“You sure about this?”“When I will be sure if not now? I can’t let the opportunity slip that he’s here so I can finally send him to jail. You’re willing to help me, right? You promised?”Yeah, I did and I have the intention of doing that promise. I don’t want to disappoint her just like I did before.“That’s the reason w
QUIN’S POVAfter a talk with mom, I headed upstairs and immediately throw myself at the bed but I also have to get up to fix all my things I brought back from our quick vacation.Huh? How did this cap get into my bag? Who put it in here??I dashed downstairs and check the living room where mom and I talked and surprisingly, I saw the cap that Evander handed me.Then means that this cap isn’t mine but it exactly looks like mine. I bought that from a souvenir store in the resort. Who could this be?I’ll just return this to him tomorrow maybe. I couldn’t have this if mine is at my bag.…The next day, I woke up early and I am able to catch mom downstairs so we had breakfast together. It’s been long since we haven’t eaten together since we got here.“Can we do this often?” mom suddenly asked.I just smiled as a response while chewing my food.“I kind of miss us together in the dining… those happy moments with your dad---”“Mom…”I don’t want to hear anything about him. I don’t want to rem
QUINN’S POV“Is everything set and ready?” Rhys asked after we are all gathered outside.“Evander is not here yet---”“I’m here!”He’s coming close with his bags on his shoulder until our eyes met and I have to look away because I f*cking feel awkward!This is not me! I always have the ability to play with guys seducing them just to get revenge and now he can easily tame me. This is so irritating.“Let’s go” I said and pull up all my things and walk first before them.We ride a to the airport silently and I like how quite it is. After reaching the airport, we buy tickets and waited for a while before we take off. Every one of us is already inside the plane so I have to find my seat beside the window, as what I always like to be positioned.I seated and waited for Rhys to come since he’s last on the line while I am first so I got a seat first among us all.“Where are you going?” I asked when I finally saw Rhys but he’s passing me towards the back.“My seat is at your back” he simply st
QUINN’S POV“Quinn!”And the devil is here again. He will never get rid of me. He sits beside me like nothing had happened. I don’t know how he can act so normal after what has happened or maybe it’s just me who feels a little awkwardness because that kiss.“I lose balance that’s why it happened” I spoke to him. I have to say it first before he thinks of something else.“Hmm… that sounds impossible but okay…”“Are you saying that intentionally did that?” I fiercely asked while glaring at him.“Woah, I didn’t say anything like that” he denied.I felt a sudden irritation after his response that he tries to deny what he just said.“Why don’t you just leave me and come with them?” I irritatingly spoke.All of them were enjoying dancing with the loud music and annoying lights that get to my eyes. I don’t want to come here but since I was the reason why they haven’t didn’t enjoyed yesterday, I just want to at least come and have my presence here and let them enjoy the night.“You will be al
QUINN’S POVI woke up in the clinic and the first person I saw is Rhys. He’s worriedly looking at me.“Hey, hey, don’t move. Just lay back” He concernedly told me.When I felt my abdomen hurt, I decided to follow Rhys. I lay back releasing a deep sigh and stare at the ceiling.“Do you remember everything?” he asked.Without looking at him I answered, “yeah”I remember everything that happened, clear and fresh. I don’t feel the fear anymore but earlier, it was like everything suddenly flashed back to me and I am just shaking and crying with nothing to do about the man. I feel really useless. Why do I always end up really weak when I needed my strength most to defend myself?“Evander… he saved me…” I gently utter.I hate him so much. I don’t like his vibe and his presence irritates me but when he hugged me earlier, I feel the comfort, I feel safe and secure. I feel like with that hug, I am okay.It’s weird but that hug is very sympathetic and warm. I find comfort in his arms.“Yes, he d
QUINN’S POV:“Grr, my head hurts” I murmured as I woke up feeling headaches. A hangover? Geez, I need cold water.As I look around me, all the girls are still sleeping so I didn’t bother to wake them up and just headed downstairs to buy some water.I sit in the lobby outside overseeing the beach.Grr, cold water is really satisfying in the morning, especially if having a hangover. I look at my phone and check the time, it’s ten in the morning already. Pretty late for breakfast.There are messages, from mom. She’s been texting me since last night asking where I am. I decided to text her back saying that I’m out for a quick vacation. I’m still a little upset with her not because of what she has done to me but with what she’s doing now.“Got some hangover?” Evander came in and seated in front of me.“Yeah” I simply replied.“You’re too drunk last night so I send you up to your room---”“What?! You?” I asked.“Yeah. You even throw up to me---”“Are you kidding me?!” I surprisingly asked.
QUINN’S POV: Rhys and I are already at the airport waiting for the rest of the girls. A few minutes later, Jai arrived. She doesn’t want to come with us at first but Hailee and Ara convinced her so she was here. We would have canceled the trip if were incomplete. We waited for Ara and Hailee to arrive. “You want to eat something,” Rhys asked. I’m a little starving and I haven’t eaten my lunch yet. No one’s around the house I used to eat at school so I’m basically unable to prepare my food. “Does your mom know where you’re heading at?” Rhys asked while we are waiting upstairs where the food court is. Jai stayed there so that when the girls arrived, they will know where we are. “She didn’t” I simply responded. “WHAT? She might worry about---” “She won’t. We barely saw each other even when we were living under one roof. She would leave home while I am asleep and she would go home late when I’m already asleep. You think she will worry?” I stated. “Oh… is that so” We bought some f