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
Zen's Point of View"Zen, we already bought all the ingredients. Where do we head?""Leave it in our unit and proceed to the rooftop. Sullivan's heading there already with the other materials.""Alright.""Wait!" I frantically yelled before Joshua could even hang up the call. "Olivia's still with Avianna, right?""Yup. Marrah and Keziah are with her to keep her away from coming home while we're still preparing. Why?""Can you text your mate? Tell her I have a favor.""Sure. What is it?"-"Hamilton, do I also add our pictures around?""Up to you. But I prefer if it's only Avianna and me," I jokingly responded, which earned a glare from Sullivan.He threw me a piece of crumpled tissue, "I'm not kidding here, Hamilton!"I chuckled, "You can put your photos with her on the right side and then put ours on the left side.""Should I put the photos of the three of us in the middle?""Yeah."I heaved out a sigh after hanging the lights on the iron fence on the rooftop. I spread the curtains a
Avianna's Point of View"I'm so tired," I drowsily uttered before slumping myself on the bed of the hotel room we're going to stay in for our three days stay here in Switzerland. "What are our plans for today?""We won't go out today, babe. We'll start visiting the tourist spots here tomorrow. We're just going to rest today," Mirco answered.I nodded in understanding, then I yawned seconds later."You can sleep, love. We'll just wake you up for dinner," Zen said."Alright," I muttered and closed my eyes.It was already seven in the evening when they woke me up for dinner. They looked as tired and drowsy as I am, probably the jet lag. We got an ample amount of time to rest yet our body still feels so tired.So we just called for room service instead of going down to eat. Zen did all the talking while Mirco was taking a quick shower and I was still comfortably lying down on the bed.Zen joined me on the bed minutes later once he was done ordering."I'm so excited," I mumbled. "I wanted
Avianna's Point of View"Do you think I shouldn't have asked?" I whispered to Mirco and Zen while following Avien and Sharen who said they'll take us to where the people are gathering right now."I think it's fine since they told you about it?" Mirco responded. Zen nodded in agreement."I feel bad," I muttered. "Don't be. It's not your fault," Zen said.Before I could say something, Avien and Sharen stopped in their tracks which made us halt as well."There they are," Avien announced. We looked at where she was pointing and saw a crowd of people near the lake. Kids were playing in the water while the elders were just watching them on what seemed like a makeshift bench."Let's go?" Sharen said with a smile which we responded with a nod."Everyone! We have visitors!" Avien exclaimed just loud enough for the people to hear us.They all snapped their heads in our direction which somehow made me shy, so I hid behind my mates who chuckled at what I did."Avianna, Mirco, Zen. Come here," Sh
Third Person's Point of ViewIt was already midnight when Mirco woke up and saw that Zen wasn't there on the other side of the bed where they were sleeping.So he stands up to go outside. He made sure Avianna was hugging something first before he went outside to look for Zen.Only the crickets can be heard as he decided to go near the lake first, thinking that Zen might want to look at the moon reflecting on the lake since the guy has always been fascinated with that view.And he's right. Because seated on the hammock that was hung between those two large trees just in front of the lake is his best friend, who seemed like he was in deep thought."How'd you know I'm here?" Zen asked without glancing at Mirco's approaching figure. He didn't even have to look to know it was Mirco who was coming."I just know," Mirco simply answered. "Why are you here outside?""Can't sleep."Mirco didn't respond. He just motioned Zen to give him space so he can also sit, earning a pointed glare from the
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