Avianna's Point of View"Leondale! Here!"I hurriedly ran in Miss Hidalgo's direction, our group's designated teacher. She handed me five pieces of styrofoam where the kids' lunches are packed."Give it to those kids sitting on the red table," she ordered, to which I nodded before running off in the kids' direction."Hey, babies! Here's your lunch!" I happily exclaimed, handing out the styrofoams to them.They beamed at me, "Thank you, miss gorgeous!"I chuckled at what they called me. They've been calling us like that. Miss pretty, miss beautiful, miss gorgeous. It's flattering and amusing at the same time, amusing. They were so innocent and adorable!"Miss gorgeous, are we still going to play?" Rain, one of the kids asked me.I smiled at her, "Yes. We still have two or three games, I think? Before your nap time."They cheered but pouted later on."I don't want to take a nap! I just want to play..." Arkin mumbled.I chuckled and softly pinched his cheeks, "You have to sleep so you ca
Avianna's Point of View"Quick! Jump here!" I dusted my hands after landing safely on the ground. I looked around to see if there was anyone aside from us here while Vance and Rhianna were assisting our other members who haven't jumped from the fence yet."Jump!""Ssh! Lower your voice a little!" I hissed at Vance. He just rolled his eyes at me before going back to what he was doing."Are we all here?" Rhianne asked."Yeah. I'm the last one to jump," Therese said."Alright. Let's go then."Vance and I walked at the back, staying vigilant of our surroundings. "I have a bad feeling about this escapade," Vance mumbled.I scoffed, "It's just your nervous self overthinking," I tried to joke to ease the atmosphere between us.But he shakes his head, "No, it's not that...""I told you to stop overthinking, Vance. That's what might put you in danger."Instead of retaliating, he just heaved out a deep sigh. None of us talked again after that.The abandoned hospital was quite a distance from
Avianna's Point of ViewSilence ensued between us after what I said. His expression softened as he heaved out a sigh."Fine," he said. "Just message them before they call for some help."I immediately did as he said. I searched for Rhianne's contact and sent her a message about giving me ten more minutes here. Once the message had been seen, I quickly received a call from her."AVIANNA! Why the heck are you extending for ten minutes?!" I winced at the loudness of her voice while Vance glared at me. "It's just five minutes, Rhianna. Don't listen to Avianna," Vance said."Even you, Vance?! What the heck is happening there? Are you both alright?""We're completely fine, Rhi. Don't worry too much. Just let us extend for ten—" Vance shot me a glare. "— fine, seven minutes. Give us seven minutes and we'll leave.""A-are you sure everything's fine?""Yes, Rhi. We just need to confirm something before leaving," Vance replied.Rhianne sighed, "Fine. Be thankful I haven't called for help.""T
Avianna's Point of ViewMirco and Zen have been ignoring me for almost a week already since we returned from community service.I told them about our escapade the next day after I returned home. They got really mad about it and no matter how many times I tried to reach out to them and apologize, they just continued ignoring me.Speaking of our midnight escapade...We returned to our respective rooms safely. Vance and I told them about what happened and what we found out. All of us decided to surrender the man to the authorities but we asked to keep our identities a secret as we didn't want to get punished by the teachers and student council for sneaking out at midnight and entering the abandoned hospital.The news of capturing the real culprit behind the mysterious death and disappearance of almost thirty patients years ago had been broadcast on every news channel. I cried while watching it, remembering the hatred and agony in the man's eyes as he told us the reason behind his deeds.
Avianna's Point of View Should I cook them their favorite desserts? They've been so stressed with university the past week. Their favorites can at least help them a bit, right?"Ms. Leondale."Maybe I should treat them out? It's been a while since we last had a date outside."Ms. Leondale!"This is so frustrating! I can't think of anything that will help me in my situation. I never made so much effort to apologize because we never let our fight reach for so long like this."MS. LEONDALE!""What?!" I frantically exclaimed, standing up abruptly on my seat upon hearing someone yelling my name.When I snapped my head in front, that's when the realization hit me. I felt cold sweats dripping on my forehead as I flashed an awkward smile at our professor who was now approaching me with a deep frown on her face."Care to share what has been running in your mind that is more important than what I'm discussing right now?" She said in the calmest yet most terrifying tone I've heard from her. I s
Avianna's Point of ViewWe're still not okay, but it's getting better already.They weren't ignoring me anymore, but they weren't initiating a conversation with me either. They would just talk whenever I ask them something. They would accept everything that I give to them and sometimes give me something as well. It still hurts. I missed them so much. I have so many funny stories to tell them. I badly wanted to tell them how my day goes like how we were before my community service. I wanted to rant to them about this stressful subject, when I got a low score in one of our surprise quizzes.But it's fine. I am at fault and it hurt them big time. I should take responsibility for my decisions and actions. So even if it means pursuing them every day, I'd wholeheartedly do it just to earn their forgiveness. I've reflected on my actions, and I'll make sure not to repeat what I did.So I'm here in front of their university again, holding the drive-thru I bought for them. I heard they were e
Third Person's Point of View"Five seconds! Five seconds! Five seconds!"The whole crowd around their table cheered as Aliyah and Krista leaned their faces close to Mirco and Zen who was too out of it to hear the crowd's cheer.They can sense someone leaning toward them, which makes them close their eyes. Image of their mate automatically pops out in their mind, like how it always does whenever they close their eyes.Despite feeling drunk after several bottles of different alcoholic beverages they drank, they managed to slightly snap out of their daze at the realization that someone that is not their mate was about to kiss them.They tried to push the girls away, but the crowd booed at the two."Come on, man! Stop being a party pooper!""Right, it's just five seconds!""Hear that, Nathan? It's just five seconds," Aliyah giggled against Zen's lips, pushing aside his hands that were trying to push her away.When she tries to lean closer, a hand suddenly stops her."Aliyah, no!" Blake ye
Avianna's Point of ViewThe ride home was painfully quiet and awkward. Both of them were seated in the backseat. I refused to think about anything else but going home. If I let my mind recall the events earlier, I might get us in an accident. No matter how much I'm hurt and mad right now, I still had to calm myself to get us home safely.Once we arrived and I finished parking the car, I climbed out of the car to guide my mates since it seemed like the alcohol was slowly getting into their system. Though they didn't seem so drunk, they were wobbling as we walked to our unit.I heaved out a sigh after putting the both of them on Mirco's bed. I removed their shoes and made sure that they were lying down comfortably."A... Avianna," Zen muttered. I stopped on my track and turned to face him. His eyes were half-opened as he looked up at me."I'm sorry, love."I felt a pang on my chest. "I'm sorry too, babe..." Mirco mumbled drowsily.I wiped the unshed tears on the corner of my eyes aft
Avianna's Point of ViewI looked back and forth between my mates and my mentor who were sitting across each other while I sat on the single couch.None of them spoke a word when my mates arrived, and Ryu didn't talk when I informed him that we're going to talk about Mr. Lim.And honestly? I am nervous.I don't know if he's mad that I told my mates about his situation with the old man because he hasn't uttered a single word about it and his expression remained blank. He didn't even ask anything!Then here goes my mates. I don't know why they're not initiating the talk when they were the one who told me they have news regarding that old man. They seemed excited on our call but the moment they entered my office, all that they said was a greeting for Ryu and I.Even when Lianne left after bringing us some coffee, none of us spoke a word.It was a few minutes later that I decided to break the silence."Mirco, Zen," I called them out, earning all three of their attention. "Say what you're g
Avianna's Point of View"Love, babe, please listen—"I tried to reach their hands to stop them, but they quickly avoided it as they quickened their pace towards our unit.I groaned in frustration, trailing behind them before they could go to their respective rooms."It's not what you think!" I exclaimed, forcibly pulling their wrists to turn around and face me. "What you saw in the office is not what you think!""Do you even know what we're thinking?" Mirco asked, his face void of emotion.I gulped, "We're not doing anything bad. I'm sorry if you have to see that, and I'm sorry for doing that as well but I was just comforting him, okay? Ryu's having a hard time...""And you resorted to hugging him knowing how jealous we are of him?" Zen scoffed."Because he needs it!" I exclaimed. "Hugs helped in comforting some people, and it helped him even a bit. Trust me, I hugged him for comfort, without any malice on both sides. Mhm?"They looked away, their chest kept on heaving. They're probabl
Avianna's Point of View"Bye, Mom! I'll try to visit again tomorrow!""You stubborn lady. I told you that you can just visit us every weekend! You're disturbing your mates as well!" Mom reprimanded me."It's alright with us, Mom. We also wanted to check on you and Dad," Mirco said."See?" I faced my parents and said, just to make a point. "I will visit whenever I want to."Mom rolled her eyes at me, "Whatever you say, young lady. You should get going now. Mirco and Zen need to have plenty amount of rest because of you.""I'm your daughter here?""And?" She raises an eyebrow.I just pouted, "Whatever. We're leaving! Bye!"The ride on our way home was just silent. Both of my mates were unusually quiet and I think I have an idea why, but I decided not to mention it. They were being unreasonable last night. I was too embarrassed to face Ryu because of how they acted toward him!Gosh. Ryu has been nothing but kind to me then my mates will just act rude to him? Geez.I don't want to mention
Avianna's Point of View"Do your mates usually arrive this late?" Vance asked me while we were just at the university gate waiting for my mates to arrive.He accompanied me here when he saw me standing outside. I asked my mates to buy me coffee before they went here. That's why they took longer than usual. They must've been caught by the traffic.I shook my head, "Not every time. There's just some time where they got dismissed late or they were caught in traffic.""Why don't you try to commute?""They didn't want me to. They said they can fetch me every day and everywhere I go so there's no need for me to commute. Zen even said, 'What's the use of our cars if we'll let you commute?'""They have a point," Vance agreed."Oh, they're here," I said when I saw Zen's car approaching.They parked right in front of me and I smiled at the window, knowing that they could see me from inside even though I couldn't see them.The door on the passenger seat opened and revealed Mirco who was wearing
Avianna's Point of View"Why didn't they inform us about the meeting getting moved hours earlier?! We wouldn't be panicking like this if they informed us!" I frustratedly exclaimed while collecting all the folders that had our proposal."There are times when a businessman as big and successful as Mr. Lim would do things the way they want because they know they have the upper hand. It's the same in our case. He knew we've been wanting to close a deal with him, that's why he's hastily doing things. Of course, we had no choice but to just follow whatever he wants," Ryu explained while typing something on his laptop."Tss. Big people and their annoying attitudes," I muttered. Ryu chuckled, "Welcome to the world of business."I playfully rolled my eyes, "This is why I didn't want to get involved in any business-related things.""Hmm, that's why you took Education?""How did you know?" I asked, brows furrowed in confusion because as far as I know, I never told him about it. All he knew was
Avianna's Point of View"Avianna, have you finished your part already?" Jace, one of my group mates in research asked.I nodded my head, yawning. "I sent it in your email. I apologize in advance if there are so many mistakes on my part. I couldn't double-check it anymore since I was so sleepy at that time.""It's fine. I'll just proofread it myself. You should just rest. The bags under your eyes looked so heavy," he said.I forced out a smile, "Thanks, Jace."I ducked my head on the table, yawning for the nth time.I only slept for two hours. I finished my work at one o'clock in the morning and I had to finish my part in our research, which was given to us last week but I barely started it and I just got to really do it last night, or earlier. I don't know anymore.All I know is that I want to sleep. I've been so sleep-deprived for the past weeks."Leondale."I lifted my head to look at who called me. When I looked up, I saw Vance peering down at me while handing out a can of soda and
Avianna's Point of ViewI'm beyond exhausted.Classes have returned two weeks ago and since then, I've been juggling my studies and work while still constantly going back and forth to our house to check on my father and to our unit if I finished my tasks early.On top of that, I'm also reading a lot of books that can help me with handling the company when I have free time. Usually, when I finish all my activities and projects.It was hard. I'm doing fairly good with the company but I still lack a lot of things. I couldn't just keep on asking for help from my mates since their classes returned as well so they were also busy. And as much as they tell me that I'm not a bother to them, I still feel embarrassed asking favors from them. So as much as possible, when I know I can do it although it's difficult, I will do it by myself.But it's draining me. I couldn't even go outside to have a date with my mates and to have a proper hangout with my friends. I slept late after doing my activitie
Mirco's Point of View"Are you on your way already?""Yup. We just bought a drive-thru for you so you can just eat at home and rest afterwards," I replied."Hmm, okay. Drive safely, babe.""I will," I said and then I passed my phone to Zen who was just quietly listening in my passenger seat."Wait for us in the lobby, not outside. No. We'll just go to you. Fine. We'll just call you once we arrive then. Alright. See you in a bit, my love," I glanced at him and saw that he had already ended the call before throwing my phone into the open glove compartment of my car. I shot him a glare because of it."Don't throw my phone like that, you fucker!" I exclaimed at him but being the annoying asshole that he is, he just ignored my words.This asshole... if only I could yeet him out of my car, I would have done it the moment I started the engine.It's been almost two weeks since we came home from Japan after we found out that Avianna's father was brought to the hospital because of his weakening
Zen's Point of View"Dad! Oh my gosh, what the hell happened to you?!" Sullivan and I could only on the back as Avianna approached his father who was lying down on a hospital bed with a weak smile plastered on his face."Sweetie," he mumbled, his voice hoarse. "I'm fine.""Fine?! Is this what fine is to you?! You can barely sit!" "Sweetie," her mom called her in a stern voice. "Don't yell at your father."Avianna glanced at her mother briefly before returning her gaze to her father, eyes softening as she heaved out a deep sigh."I'm sorry, dad," she muttered.Dad smiled, reaching her hands to softly caress it, "It's fine. I knew you'd react like this, that's why I didn't want to tell you."What he said made the frown on Avianna's face return."What? So you really have no plans on telling us?""I have, but after you're done with your trip," Dad replied. "But your Mom just had to tell you and now your first out-of-the-country trip is ruined because of me.""What? That's not true! We c