MAXINE is walking down the muddy road to the other village. That’s where she attends, Wilford University, a school for the rich, and she doesn’t belong there. Her mother was a maid, and she had been serving the Alfonzos for ten years. The couple is nice. In fact, they are the ones who send her to school, and in return she helps with the household chores. She looked at the wristwatch she was wearing. It was eight o’clock, so she sped up her steps even more. Her first subject is at nine o’clock, and she can’t be late. Annoying! She grumbled in her mind. Not even a single tricycle passed by when she was in a hurry, adding to that, the darkening of the sky. Her face crumpled when a black car pulled up behind her. Her uniform was almost covered in mud. That car belonged to Miss Beatriz, the only daughter of the Alfonzo couple. As nice as the couple is, Miss Beatriz is the opposite. The woman is filled with curses and a core of pride. MAXINE went to the restroom immediately when sh
Lucas’s POV I decided to have a round first. I don’t have anything to buy, actually. I have just accompanied my elder sister since she asked me to. My feet took me to the vegetable section. I smiled upon seeing those round green leafy vegetables, my favorite. I took a cabbage, but suddenly someone grabbed my hand. I turned my head to take a look. “You?!” Small world. She is the one I almost ran over earlier. “Are you following me?” I asked her instead, looking at her face. “Conceited,” she murmured. “Saying something?” I teased a question even though I heard it. But instead of answering, the girl took a whole cabbage and spoke to it. “Hey Maxine, do you see anyone around?” So Maxine is her name. “I’m Lucas.” “Excuse me?” she said in a flat tone. She also looked at me badly. “You were stating your name, so I wanted you to know mine,” I uttered in amusement as I crossed my arms. I don’t know why I am talking to her, but it’s just that it’s kinda fun. “Girls’ strategy, right?”
Author’s POV“Ma’am is there!” shouted a classmate of Maxine the next day while running into the room. The students were immediately seated. The previously noisy room became silent.“Excuse me.” Maxine whispered to the girl next to her. “Do you know who's gonna handle our Law-1?”“Miss Calupe.”“Is she nice?” Maxine asked again. “My God, you don’t know Miss Calupe?! She’s one of the terror Instructors in this University.” The girl answered annoyingly.Maxine frowned ahead and talked almost whispering. “Retarded..!”“What did you just say?”“I mean, you’re beautiful.”“Indeed.”Maxine grinned. “Just kidding.”“B*tch---.”“Good Morning, Ma’am!”The girl next to Maxine stopped when Miss Calupe arrived, although she squeaked a finger sign to her.“Good Morning!” Miss Calupe’s wishful greeting.A moment of deafening silence passed before the Instructor spoke again.“Okay. Before anything else, I want to give you guys a very warm welcome,” She said calmly looking at the students. “And as
Author’s POV LUCAS just stood for a few moments as if waiting for an opportunity. His eyes widened when he heard a rustling in the distance. A small smile appeared on the young man’s lips, which he licked as if he had a good appetite. He jumps down from the top of the tree and follows the rustling sound and smell of its prey. He even surpasses the wild animal in his extreme agility if he moves. “Bloody breakfast would be great,” Lucas whispered while running. And that widened even more when he glimpsed what would be breakfast, a BABIRUSA. Lucas suddenly disappeared and in an instant, a cry echoed through the forest. Even the other animals returned to their dens in fear as if they were aware of the attack of the monster they were afraid of. A month later.. “Okay class, I have an announcement to make,” said Miss Gillany, Maxine’s Class adviser. “Our class with my subject will be tomorrow, so don’t wonder why I’m here. Actually, Miss Macalisang is not around yet so you don’t have cla
Author’s POV MAXINE’S camp day has come. Since COM is composed of four courses, one bus per course was used to go to the location, one of the most prestigious mountains in St. Monica where the camp will be held. “Wow..!” Maxine was amazed when she saw the scene from inside the bus. They travel along the road on the side of the mountain to the location area. “Do you see that, Maxine?” Meghan also asked, referring to the palace that was perched on the top of the hill. The two are side by side. “It looks like a palace.” “We are close to the location area. Get ready guys. I think it’s only ten minutes,” said Miss Gillany. “Excuse me, ma’am!” Meghan interjected, raising her left hand. “Yes, Miss Bodegas?” “What is it out there..? It looks like a palace.” All the students looked at the direction Meghan pointed. “That belongs to the Harrison family, the richest clan here in St. Monica.” The students nodded in amazement at what they saw. “It seems scary to live there,” Maxine whispe
Lucas’s POVI GENTLY patted the cheek of the girl in front of me. I didn’t intend to scare her earlier, I was just amused to see her reaction. I know I’m different, but in spite of that I still have a principle, and that principle includes not tasting human. This is also the reason why my parents were forced to migrate here in the Philippines. Lourine and I can’t stomach what others like us are doing, including my Grandfather. I’m not saying my parents don’t, but as long as they can stop it, they do it for Lourine and me.This is where we chose to live, in the remote forest where we are far from others, where we are free to do what we want.“Hey..,” I said between patting the girl’s cheek. One of her legs got caught in the vine earlier so she sank to the bottom.Jeez, why is she still not waking up?!“Miss what the hell..!”She’s still not in consciousness. I sighed desperately, looking at her face.“You left me no choice,” I murmured, slowly lowering my face onto hers.Just a little
FORBIDDEN LOVECHAPTER 7Still, Maxine’s POVAFTER the ten minutes break we had to go back to the hall. This serves as the place where we all gather.“Okay participants, fall in line by course,” announced Miss Gillany. Everyone followed.“Sit on the ground,” She ordered again. We sat in rows on the green ground.“Maxine, look,” Meghan whispered from behind me. She’s sitting next to me.I followed her snort and caught Hevo looking in our direction. They are the first line since they are the higher degree and we are the next line. She smiled a little shyly and simply waved.“I think he likes you,” Meghan teased.I shook my head. “Nah, he’s not. He’s just nice to me..”“I don’t think so.” She shrugged her shoulders. “I’ll bet.”“It’s up to you,” I just shook my head.We adjusted our seats when the mic echoed.“Good morning students!” greeted by the newly arrived Instructor. “I will be your first speaker for this morning. By the way, I am Belsie Macalisang but you can call me, Ma’am Bellz
Maxine’s POV“PARTICIPANTS, no one will leave the tent. Everyone go to bed because we have a lot of activities tomorrow,” said the voice from the megaphone, Miss Gillany.It's past seven O’clock in the evening so it’s forbidden to leave the tent. Meghan and I were both covered in blankets because of the cold. I was wearing a dress with long sleeves but I could still feel the cold biting my body.“Maxine,” Meghan said in a low voice. I have my back her. The surroundings are too quiet, only the chirping of birds and various kinds of insects can be heard.“Hmmm,” I grunted in response. I closed my eyes.“Is what Ma’am said true?” She is referring to what Miss Macalisang said earlier.I didn’t bother to look at Meghan. I stayed back. I’m sleepy.“Maybe.”I jumped in shock when she suddenly squeezed behind me.“Couldn’t there be something here, right?” She asked again in a whisper.She is too exaggerated. Didn’t she hear what Ma’am said? In Europe.“There is nothing like that here. And the
Still, Lucas’s POV“HEY...! Wait Lucas!” I heard Lourine call.I took big steps towards the parking lot where Lourine’s car was parked.“What’s wrong with you?”I know Lourine is worried.“Lucas..!” She called again without me turning.“What?!” I asked her almost yelling.Lourine was stunned. She seemed to be shocked by what I acted.“I’m sorry,” I apologized. I even sympathized Lourine in my anger. “I’m just tired, Lourine. Get on the car, we’re going home,” I added and got in the car. She followed silently.I don’t even know why I’m acting like this. All I know is, I’m disgusted. Weird.“What was that?” After that, Lourine was upset again. I didn’t move, I just focused on driving. “That girl earlier, it’s her, isn’t she?”I still didn’t speak. What would I say anyway?“You’re jealous, I knew it.”I looked at Lourine in disbelief. Where did she get that idea from?!“You say what?” I frowned upon asking her.Me? Jealous?! And why on earth would I be?!“You were so transparent baby bro
Lucas’s POVI FELL down on my bed, staring up at the ceiling of my room. I just came back from where I accompanied HER yesterday, and I felt a little bit upset that I didn’t understand why I couldn’t find anyone there. Jez, what’s wrong with me? I shouldn’t see her anymore, because I know it won’t do anything good.But d*mn, I started to get this feeling that makes me want to see HER face again.I heaved a sigh.This can’t be. I am just comforting him. That’s right.I sat up, shaking my head as I heard Lourine’s voice outside my room.“Baby brother are you in?”I stood up and headed for the door.“What do you want?” I asked Lourine when I opened it.And as usual, a smile plastered on her face as she always does every time she has a favor to ask.“Accompany me. I want to go shopping.”I knew it.“Again? You can’t even wear your other clothes. Will you buy again? Do you intend to turn your room into a boutique?”Why are women so actious? I do not understand.“Come on, baby brother. I wa
Author’s POVCOM’s management camp was a success. The students and some Instructors are currently returning from the camp.“Hey, just wondering, where did you go yesterday?” Meghan. As usual, she and Maxine are next to each other again. “I did go for a walk. How many times did you ask that yesterday?” said Maxine. She didn’t bother to glance at her.“Ha! You’re hiding something, I knew it,” Meghan said unconvinced.“You’re just overthinking.” Maxine leaned back in the chair and decided to take a nap.“No---.”“Shhh! I’m going to sleep,” She interrupted by what Meghan going to say.“I hate you,” Meghan simply said, rolling her eyes.“The feeling is mutual.” She joked. Even she herself thought about the guy who saved her. He seems to be mysterious.Their first meeting with the young man had not gone well. She immediately judged him because of the arrogance he showed. But with what he did to save her yesterday, there is no denying that he has a good heart despite his brusqueness and a
Maxine’s POV“PARTICIPANTS, no one will leave the tent. Everyone go to bed because we have a lot of activities tomorrow,” said the voice from the megaphone, Miss Gillany.It's past seven O’clock in the evening so it’s forbidden to leave the tent. Meghan and I were both covered in blankets because of the cold. I was wearing a dress with long sleeves but I could still feel the cold biting my body.“Maxine,” Meghan said in a low voice. I have my back her. The surroundings are too quiet, only the chirping of birds and various kinds of insects can be heard.“Hmmm,” I grunted in response. I closed my eyes.“Is what Ma’am said true?” She is referring to what Miss Macalisang said earlier.I didn’t bother to look at Meghan. I stayed back. I’m sleepy.“Maybe.”I jumped in shock when she suddenly squeezed behind me.“Couldn’t there be something here, right?” She asked again in a whisper.She is too exaggerated. Didn’t she hear what Ma’am said? In Europe.“There is nothing like that here. And the
FORBIDDEN LOVECHAPTER 7Still, Maxine’s POVAFTER the ten minutes break we had to go back to the hall. This serves as the place where we all gather.“Okay participants, fall in line by course,” announced Miss Gillany. Everyone followed.“Sit on the ground,” She ordered again. We sat in rows on the green ground.“Maxine, look,” Meghan whispered from behind me. She’s sitting next to me.I followed her snort and caught Hevo looking in our direction. They are the first line since they are the higher degree and we are the next line. She smiled a little shyly and simply waved.“I think he likes you,” Meghan teased.I shook my head. “Nah, he’s not. He’s just nice to me..”“I don’t think so.” She shrugged her shoulders. “I’ll bet.”“It’s up to you,” I just shook my head.We adjusted our seats when the mic echoed.“Good morning students!” greeted by the newly arrived Instructor. “I will be your first speaker for this morning. By the way, I am Belsie Macalisang but you can call me, Ma’am Bellz
Lucas’s POVI GENTLY patted the cheek of the girl in front of me. I didn’t intend to scare her earlier, I was just amused to see her reaction. I know I’m different, but in spite of that I still have a principle, and that principle includes not tasting human. This is also the reason why my parents were forced to migrate here in the Philippines. Lourine and I can’t stomach what others like us are doing, including my Grandfather. I’m not saying my parents don’t, but as long as they can stop it, they do it for Lourine and me.This is where we chose to live, in the remote forest where we are far from others, where we are free to do what we want.“Hey..,” I said between patting the girl’s cheek. One of her legs got caught in the vine earlier so she sank to the bottom.Jeez, why is she still not waking up?!“Miss what the hell..!”She’s still not in consciousness. I sighed desperately, looking at her face.“You left me no choice,” I murmured, slowly lowering my face onto hers.Just a little
Author’s POV MAXINE’S camp day has come. Since COM is composed of four courses, one bus per course was used to go to the location, one of the most prestigious mountains in St. Monica where the camp will be held. “Wow..!” Maxine was amazed when she saw the scene from inside the bus. They travel along the road on the side of the mountain to the location area. “Do you see that, Maxine?” Meghan also asked, referring to the palace that was perched on the top of the hill. The two are side by side. “It looks like a palace.” “We are close to the location area. Get ready guys. I think it’s only ten minutes,” said Miss Gillany. “Excuse me, ma’am!” Meghan interjected, raising her left hand. “Yes, Miss Bodegas?” “What is it out there..? It looks like a palace.” All the students looked at the direction Meghan pointed. “That belongs to the Harrison family, the richest clan here in St. Monica.” The students nodded in amazement at what they saw. “It seems scary to live there,” Maxine whispe
Author’s POV LUCAS just stood for a few moments as if waiting for an opportunity. His eyes widened when he heard a rustling in the distance. A small smile appeared on the young man’s lips, which he licked as if he had a good appetite. He jumps down from the top of the tree and follows the rustling sound and smell of its prey. He even surpasses the wild animal in his extreme agility if he moves. “Bloody breakfast would be great,” Lucas whispered while running. And that widened even more when he glimpsed what would be breakfast, a BABIRUSA. Lucas suddenly disappeared and in an instant, a cry echoed through the forest. Even the other animals returned to their dens in fear as if they were aware of the attack of the monster they were afraid of. A month later.. “Okay class, I have an announcement to make,” said Miss Gillany, Maxine’s Class adviser. “Our class with my subject will be tomorrow, so don’t wonder why I’m here. Actually, Miss Macalisang is not around yet so you don’t have cla
Author’s POV“Ma’am is there!” shouted a classmate of Maxine the next day while running into the room. The students were immediately seated. The previously noisy room became silent.“Excuse me.” Maxine whispered to the girl next to her. “Do you know who's gonna handle our Law-1?”“Miss Calupe.”“Is she nice?” Maxine asked again. “My God, you don’t know Miss Calupe?! She’s one of the terror Instructors in this University.” The girl answered annoyingly.Maxine frowned ahead and talked almost whispering. “Retarded..!”“What did you just say?”“I mean, you’re beautiful.”“Indeed.”Maxine grinned. “Just kidding.”“B*tch---.”“Good Morning, Ma’am!”The girl next to Maxine stopped when Miss Calupe arrived, although she squeaked a finger sign to her.“Good Morning!” Miss Calupe’s wishful greeting.A moment of deafening silence passed before the Instructor spoke again.“Okay. Before anything else, I want to give you guys a very warm welcome,” She said calmly looking at the students. “And as