That night, the Cartel family had their dinner in one of the best French restaurants that Francis chose. While eating the delicious foods in front of them, they are happily talking with each other. Tim proudly shared his eldest son's achievements in their company to Carmie and Rhianne. Because of Tim's praises, Francis felt a little shy. Rhianne congratulated her brother for doing his best in the company.
"It was a group effort. If my colleagues did not help me, I am sure that I cannot finish that project on time." Francis said. He cannot just receive all the praises from them since he did that project with his colleagues.
"But you still did your best! You are so amazing, brother!" Rhianne praised Francis again. She is very proud of him and it is visible on her face. "I am sure a lot of girls have a crush on you in the company."
"What are you trying to imply now?" Francis asked with a raised bro
Rhianne was about to turn around when someone called her name. Before she can turn her head, a pair of slender arms suddenly wrapped around her body. "Who..." "I finally found you!" Rhianne unconsciously caught the weight of the person who hugged her and the milkshake slipped from her hands. The person who suddenly embraced her is a petite woman with short hair. The petite woman buried her face on her shoulder and it seems like she was crying. Rhianne was flabbergasted. She does not have any idea who is that woman hugging her. When she tried to release herself from the embrace, the woman tightened her arms around her waist. Rhianne also confirmed that the woman is crying because her shirt Is already soaked with her tears. "Uhmm... Excuse me, miss? Ugh..." "You...You are Rhianne Cartel, right?" The woman asked in a muffled voice.
It has been three days since Rhianne met the female lead of this world, Canndice Dy. Compared to what she is expecting about the appearance of the female lead, nothing abnormal happened. She is still doing her usual routine every day. But there was another thing that changed in her daily schedule. "Rhianne, I think the color purple is more suitable than blue." "The base color of her painting is yellow. Blue is more suitable than purple." "Why are you trying to change Rhianne's mind? Can't you see she is looking at the purple paint before you came here?" "I guess you have poor eyesight. She is obviously looking at the blue paint." "..." Right now, Rhianne is buying more acrylic paint to use for her project in art class. While shopping, she did not expect Candice to be also a part-timer worker in the art
Rhianne had a busy morning that day. They had two long quizzes that morning, one group activity, and individual research activity that she needed to pass before the day ends. After finishing their group activity, Rhianne rushed to the library to find the books she needed for references and finish her report papers on time. But unfortunately for her, the library is currently full of students. After looking at the books she needed, Rhianne scanned the whole library again trying to find a vacant seat. While quietly looking around the library, a cheerful voice called her name. "Rhianne, here! We have a vacant seat here for you!" That cheerful voice is loud enough to attract every students' attention towards them. Some of the students glared at the man who calls her and he made a quiet apology to them. When she turned her head, she saw an energetic young man waving his hand in the air to catch her attention. Keith is sitting
While the student inside the library is busy doing their assignments or research papers and Hansel is playing games on his phone, Keith's focus did not leave Rhianne's face. She is currently writing the answers she found on the thick book beside her. While looking at her, Keith suddenly remembered what happened two years ago on the day of his birthday. After spending and having a birthday dinner with his family, he specifically asked Rhianne to end his birthday by riding a Ferris wheel. Of course, Rhianne gladly joined him. They visited an amusement park owned by Keith's family. It turns out he already made preparation so they ride the Ferris wheel at midnight. Rhianne was very excited that night. It was rare for her to go to this kind of place in her last life because she was trying to save money as much as she can. Rhianne heard from her classmates before that in case she can visit an amusement park, ri
Lately, Rhianne became interested in jewelry making. Her fascination with this activity started when she accidentally watched a short video about personalized items. Rhianne discovered that she can create her own jewelry using the materials around her. As a thrifty auntie deep inside her heart, this activity captured her whole attention. Rhianne's jewelry is all branded and expensive. A simple pearl earrings in her jewelry box can be equivalent to the price of a brand new car. Although she likes her jewelry, Rhianne still chooses to wear those things only if there is an important occasion or if her mom asked her to wear it. She is afraid to lose her expensive jewelry. If that really happens, her heart will surely break into pieces although she can literally buy a new set of it. When Candice accidentally learned about it, she asked Rhianne if she can join her. Of course, Rhianne does not have any objection to it. Rhianne invited Candice to her house tom
Yesterday, Candice's father met Francis for the first time. He personally interviewed Candice's father and asked him a lot of questions related to his possible and future job. Before he left the office, Candice's father was accepted as the new stock manager of the company and he will start as soon he passes all of his requirements. Aside from his monthly salary, Francis also told him that he will give him a weekly bonus as long as he will never be late and he can give the documents he will ask for on time. When Candice heard the good news from her father, she quickly texted Rhianne to thanked her. Rhianne also thanked Francis for accepting Candice's father for his company. But Francis refused to accept her gratitude. Her brother told her that he did not accept her friend's father in the company because of her. Francis gave him t
"Rhianne, I really do not how to thank you. I..." "Shh. Stop thanking me now, Candice." Rhianne said helplessly with a smile. "It was my mom who hired your mother, not me." "But still... If not because of you, we will never have this good opportunity in our life. Really... Thank you so much." "Candice..." It is now the weekend and Candice visited Rhianne's house for the first time. When Carmie saw Candice, she became overjoyed and quickly let her enter their house. As expected, Carmie was so excited to meet her daughter's friend. Aside from Keith who is always visiting their house, Rhianne did not try to invite some of her friends or classmates. So when Rhianne told her that one of her close friends will visit their house, Carmie quickly made a lot of preparation. She was eager to know what kind of friends Rhianne have in school. Just like what she promised, Candice brought her mother
When Keith saw Francis, he smiled wryly to himself. Suddenly, he remembered a video game that Hansel recommended to him and he played before all night. 'The mini big boss has arrived.' "Oh! Look who is here. The brat who thinks he can steal my little sister's heart. I really admire your persistence, Little Lancester." Francis said with a bright smile on his face. "...Good afternoon, Brother. I-" "As far as I am concerned, I only have one sibling. A beautiful and gentle little sister. Fortunately, the heavens did not give you as my sibling." Francis cut him off. "..." 'So should I be glad that I have Calvin as my brother and not you?' Keith seriously compared his brother with Rhianne's brother. As far as he is concerned, Francis is kind to everyone aside from him. As for his brother, Calvin is kind only to their par
"For our success, cheers!""Cheers!"Rhianne, together with Keith, Candice, Andrew, and their families, clink their glasses together and give themselves a toast. The soft clinking sounds of glasses can be heard inside the party hall they rented for tonight. Happiness is evident on their faces.Tonight, they are having a graduation party with their loved ones. Rhianne, Keith, and Candice had finally graduated from college with flying colors. As for Andrew, his graduation will be next week but they decided to celebrate its advance. It's because Andrew's professor at his university informed him that he's the one who got the highest mark in their class.Similar to him, the three other graduates tonight are also the students who got the highest grading mark in their courses. When Rhianne heard it for the first time, she can't help but shed a few happy tears. The Cartel family is naturally proud of their little princess. All of her hard work has paid off.It is also the same with the Lances
"For our success, cheers!""Cheers!"Rhianne, together with Keith, Candice, Andrew, and their families, clink their glasses together and give themselves a toast. The soft clinking sounds of glasses can be heard inside the party hall they rented for tonight. Happiness is evident on their faces.Tonight, they are having a graduation party with their loved ones. Rhianne, Keith, and Candice had finally graduated from college with flying colors. As for Andrew, his graduation will be next week but they decided to celebrate its advance. It's because Andrew's professor at his university informed him that he's the one who got the highest mark in their class.Similar to him, the three other graduates tonight are also the students who got the highest grading mark in their courses. When Rhianne heard it for the first time, she can't help but shed a few happy tears. The Cartel family is naturally proud of their little princess. All of her hard work has paid off.It is also the same with the Lances
When Donna woke up, the things she saw in her dreams were still vivid in her head. Donna can remember even the smallest details from that dream. It was as if she experienced it herself. But of course, that would be impossible since Donna was only fifteen when she saw all of it.But her dreams led her to believe that all of them were true. It is because of Rhianne Cartel and Keith Lancester. Aside from the fact that she saw both of them in her dreams, Donna had also met them in her previous school. Although they act differently in reality, Donna knows they are still the same people in her dreams.But she frowned after remembering that this man named Andrew Gartin was not staying close to Rhianne Cartel. When she was still her classmate, Donna heard from the class that Andrew Gartin transferred to a school abroad. It was said he will be staying there until he graduates. That information alone made her feel more suspicious if her dreams are indeed prophetic or not. Donna remembered that
It is already dark and the lamps around the park are now giving light to their surroundings. The people who visited this place are starting to leave one by one. Still, there is a certain person who hasn't left the park yet. Donna remains in the same spot where Andrew left her earlier. Her eyes are unfocused and she looks lost right now. Donna ignores the soreness she feels on her legs and waist as her mind tries to replay the conversation she had with Andrew earlier.'Enough! Stop speaking nonsense to me!''I suggest that you should wake up now.''This is the reality.'Donna closes her eyes tightly and thinks about where did it go wrong. Or rather, when did it start? This is not what is supposed to happen. These things did not appear in her dreams.Yes, dreams. It may sound silly to others, but Donna completely believes in the things she saw in her dreams. Donna truly believes she can see the near future in her dreams. It is because of the people she met in it as well as the possible
Soon, Donna brings Andrew to a quiet place away from the park where the others are gathering. Andrew feels confused and skeptical about this woman but he did not yet voice out his thoughts. He decided to wait for what does she needs from him. Soon, Donna turns around and gives him a smile."I think this distance is enough for us to talk. No one can hear us from here." Andrew heard her say."Huh?"In an instant, Donna's expression changed. Although she is still smiling, but it is no longer polite and kind. Instead, she is looking at him with a confident smile on her lips."So Andrew, what were you planning to do now?" Donna asked."...What?" Andrew asked her late."Oh, please. Stop pretending, Andrew. I know that you can also remember everything.""..."Andrew gives Donna a weird look. Keith had already warned him about the woman yesterday. Keith told him that Donna looks suspicious and he doesn't want her approaching Rhianne a lot. He also shared with him the story of how Donna tried
"Please don't leave me...""Karl, I need to go.""Then what about me?! Are you going to leave me? Just like that?! Catherine, you know how much I love you.""But it's not enough!""...What?""It's not enough, Karl. Love is never enough in this world. You should know that.""Catherine, I can't understand. Why—""Is love enough to feed us in the future? Is it enough to make this world move on its axis? Is love enough to make all things better? Is it the only thing we need?!"Karl tries to open his mouth to speak but he doesn't know what to say. "You can't say anything, right? It's because you know that I have a point.""Catherine, I will—""Enough with your promises, Karl! I'm so tired of it." He looks at the woman in front of him. Karl wants to touch and hug her. He wants to tell Catherine that everything is gonna be alright. But he also knows that it is something that she didn't want right now. "Karl, you know that I love you so much. You should know how much I truly care for you.
"Andrew, you really surprised me! I did not expect that you would be back today.""That is my intention. And besides, I already told you that I'm going to have a vacation here in our city for a few weeks, right?""You should have told us your schedule so Keith and I can fetch you at the airport.""You are missing the point here, Rhianne. If I told you my flight schedule, then my surprise would be a total failure.""Hmm, alright. You win now.""That's more like it, Little Auntie Rhianne.""Hey!"Rhianne is really happy to see Andrew again. It has been a long time since they saw each other like this. Although they always communicate through video calls, emails, and voice calls, nothing can still beat seeing your friend up close like this. To her happiness, Rhianne can't help but give Andrew another hug."I really miss you, Andrew!" Rhianne said with a smile."Well, this is nice. I feel so welcome now." Andrew joked as he returned her hug. "And yes. I miss you too, Rhianne."After their
"Is it really okay?" "Hmm... I think so." "But what if that woman tries to sabotage your project?" "Then Donna is also sabotaging her own grades. We're groupmates, after all." "What if she put all of the blame on you? You are the group leader of your group, right?""I think she's not that bad. And besides, we have our own things to do for our project to become successful." Candice just looks at her friend who looks so carefree right now while eating her pizza. They are spending their time break together in the cafeteria. Keith will not be joining them today because he has a long examination today in one of his major subjects. While Candice is busy cleaning the tupperware where her mother put the food she brought for Rhianne, she mentioned that her class will be having a group project and it will be submitted by next week. Their group project can be called as easy to make. Their class was divided into five groups.
"Rhianne!" Turning around, Rhianne sees Keith rushing towards her. When he finally reached her, Keith suddenly put his hands on her shoulders and starts looking at her from head to toe. He even moves her body from side to side as if looking for something. Soon, Keith let out a relieved sigh before looking at Rhianne who has a confused look on her face."What is it?" Rhianne asked. "Did something happen?""Rhianne, are you alright?" Keith asked instead of answering her question."Yes. Why? Do I look like sick to you?" Instead of answering, Keith just let out another relieved sigh before he tries controlling his breathing. "Are you done tossing and spinning Rhianne like a life-sized doll?"Both Rhianne and Keith look at Candice who is standing beside them with crossed arms. Candice shakes her head before gently pulling Rhianne towards her. She is now thinking that it was wrong of her to send a text message