DURING lunch, Kace decided to give Stephen a box of pastries as a sign of apology. She knew that he’s still probably pissed or mad at her. And she couldn’t afford to lose a friend like him. She walked over towards the table where he and his brother were eating. “Kace?” Stephen looked at her in confusion when she reached them.“Uh… I was supposed to give this to you earlier but I hadn’t gotten a chance so… here.” She handed him two boxes. “The other one is for you, Mr. President.” She turned to JM.“Oh… uh… thank you,” JM responded.“Kace, I’m not mad at you if that’s what you’re thinking,” Stephen said.She shook her head. “I just want you to have it.”Just then, she saw Kris and Theo coming towards their table. She was surprised to see Chandler and Jules walking behind them. Maybe they’d cleared things up already. She was about to go back to their seat when suddenly, Jules caught sight of her. “Hey! Who gave you the permission to come here?”Kace sighed. She didn’t want to respond
“ALWAYS smile… ‘cause you’re making one person happy… ME!” Nix shrieked after reading the note aloud. “We really need to find whoever wrote this now.”“But I thought you said you were positive that it came from Stephen?” Brandon teased her again.“Yeah. But we still need a confirmation. Maybe we should just post it on the board like those in Lost and Found items?” Nix suggested.Kace was again in a state of daze. She remembered she had a deal with Nix before, that when the time came that this guy showed up, she’d admit to him that she likes him.As stupid as it may seemed, she developed a strange fondness on whoever was sending her the notes even though she still didn’t know who it was. But at the same time, she was scared ‘cause if it really was Stephen… she wouldn’t want to risk her friendship with Nix knowing that her bestfriend likes the guy.“Kace…?” She heard Luke ask beside her.She nodded. “Uh… I think we should work now.”“Yeah, I think we should start now.” Jessie spoke besi
LUKE and Lance were on their way home after cleaning their office. The latter watched his brother as he anxiously tapped his hands on his lap. “Hey, what’s the matter?”“Nothing.”“I can’t believe Kace won over you in the food fight. I’ve always thought of you as the biggest eater of all.” He chuckled a bit. But Luke didn’t seem amuse at all.“Don’t you think it’s unfitting that we left Kace there alone?”Lance saw a sense of worry painted all over Luke’s face. He had seen this kind of face before. It was always whenever he would worry over his ex-girlfriend. He knew that Kace was no ordinary girl. It was the first time he saw his brother smile and laugh after the break-up and it was all because of her. “Are you really that worried that something might happen to Kace?“It’s… it’s not that. It’s just that we shouldn’t have left her.” Luke’s eyes were fixed on the road.Lance smiled. “I guess you do care about her.”“W-what?” Luke turned his head to his brother. Honestly, he didn’t know
ALMOST an hour passed and still, there was no sign of help. Luke had already stopped trying to break the door open.Meanwhile, Kace was feeling hopeful that her brother might somehow discover that she’s not coming home and eventually, he’d look for her. She rested her head on the wall and closed her eyes. Who could’ve locked us up here?Luke stared at her as she sat quietly on the corner with her eyes closed. He wanted to do something but he already tried everything just to break the door. If only the windows didn’t have steel bars, they could’ve just broken them and made their way out. He sighed as he walked towards Kace. She didn’t seem to notice it so he just sat on the floor quietly beside her without saying a thing. Just then, she heard her speak, “Luke, do you think… someone really wanted to lock me up here?”She craned her neck on her right to face him. She could’ve gone insane already if she was the only one inside. But she was still fortunate that this guy beside her came ba
“LUKE, I can’t sleep,” Kace mumbled, as she turned to him beside her. He has found a Rubik’s cube on the shelf which he had spent his time completing it for almost ten times already. She watched as he attempted to complete it again for the nth time. “Wow! How are you doing that?”He stopped moving the cubes and looked at her. “Do you want me to teach you?”She nodded.He handed her the cube. “Alright. You just have to follow my instructions okay? First, you have to complete this side before proceeding to the remaining layers. Like this.” He showed her how to complete one side.She tried to follow him but she was too immersed on his attractive face which she never thought would even exist. How could someone like him be friends with me?“Kace, did you get it?” Luke asked her.She just nodded, though she didn’t really get a thing.“Okay, try to finish this layer.” The guy handed her back the cube.She stared at it for a moment. “I… can’t do it.”“No. You have to believe you can do it fir
CHANDLER was confused when he saw Sophie suddenly walking out of the scene. He was about to call out to her but then, he noticed Luke already waking up.“Chandler?” The guy asked him, rubbing his eyes.“What happened here?” Chandler asked back. “Why are you both here?”“Someone locked us up.”“What???” Chandler exclaimed. “Who?”Luke shrugged. “We don’t know.” Then, he noticed him turning to his side while looking at Kace who was still sleeping with her head on his shoulder.Chandler sighed to himself. If Kris finds out about this, he’s sure that he’ll get mad. “I’ll take her home now then.”The other guy didn’t respond. Instead, he turned to him with a questioning look. “You know where she lives?”That’s when Chandler realized that he wasn’t supposed to take her home. Luke would know that they knew each other. But then, if he wouldn’t, Kris would seriously beat him up. “Then… do you know where she lives?”Luke nodded. Of course, he knew where she lives after walking her home. And th
STEPHEN was waiting for Kace as he watched her talk with Chandler. Since when did they become this close? It was definitely not just a friendly greeting. They looked so serious in their conversation. When Kace turned around, he quickly averted his gaze and pretended that he was walking back to their building.“Stephen?” He heard Kace calling out to him.He turned his back and saw her approaching. “Oh… uh Kace.”“Why are you still here?” She asked.“Uh… JM let me stay for a few minutes.”Kace nodded.“How about you?”“Uh…” She paused. “I was… I mean… I ran into someone.”“Someone?”She nodded. “But it was nothing. Come on let’s just hurry back.” She was about to run but he stopped her in the arm.“Kace… I… wanna ask you something?”She got alarmed. Could it be that he saw me talking with Chandler? But I could just say that it was for the renovation of the office. She shook her head. “What’s that?”“It’s about the party on Friday.” Stephen’s eyes were fixed on her.She got relieved that
LUKE couldn’t help but think about Sophie ever since he saw her on the streets. He came here to Florida to forget about her… everything about her. He has finally started living normally without her and then, she suddenly showed up. Why now? Why here?He closed his eyes as he sat on the couch in their lounge. He hoped it was just an illusion… that it was just someone who happened to look like her. But then, he was so sure that it was really her. He took a deep breath to clear off his mind for a sec. Just then, he heard the front door open. “Oh Luke! You’re home early?” Lance asked him, as he slumped on the couch next to him.He didn’t answer. Actually, he didn’t go to school that day. He didn’t want to go out fearing he might see her again. He was not ready if ever he’d come face to face with her.Just then, Lance’s phone rang. He brought it out from his pocket and was surprised to see the caller ID. “Hello, Kace?” He answered. Luke got startled when he heard the person calling his br
LUKE couldn’t keep still from his seat as soon as they reached the airport. He didn’t know why he suddenly felt anxious without even doing anything. Something just kept on bothering his system which he couldn’t point out.Today is the day that he and his brother would leave Florida for good. He was left with no choice but to follow his dad’s order after finding out that he got hospitalized because of a soccer game. But he didn’t care about that at all. All that mattered was the last time he saw Kace at the field… and him… without even saying goodbye.“Luke, what are you thinking?” He heard Lance ask beside him.He just shrugged and immersed himself with the music that was playing on his phone. He closed his eyes for a minute and suddenly, the image of Kace flashed before him.“Are you really taking LuKa back to London?” Lance asked again while touching the pet inside the cage.He suddenly paused when he remembered LuKa. He was supposed to give it back to Kace before he leaves. But he
CHANDLER buried his face on the pillow, as he watched Kace lying in bed… still unconscious. He couldn’t help but feel guilty for placing the life of the girl he loves in danger. It has been only a few hours since the accident happened. The scene of her getting hit by the moving car kept on playing over and over in his mind that he wanted to replay it and undo it… if only I could.His hand moved towards her face which was almost unrecognizable at first glance due to the bruises and wounds she sustained. His only wish at that time was for her to wake up and see her smile again. That way, he’d feel lighter and brighter again…Minutes later, there was a knock on the door. He stood up from his seat and opened it, revealing their friends who came rushing in as soon as they saw Kace.Nix was the first one who came running towards her with her eyes glistening with tears. “Kace! You have to wake up! You still need to win, right?” She continued to shake Kace’s body.Chandler watched as the othe
A week passed and she has never heard of Luke since that day. She guessed he was already back in London right at that moment. Even Sophie wasn’t attending school. Maybe they both went back to their country and lived their lives as they were before. How she wished she never met them…On the other hand, she just heard the news that Jessie already flew out of the country to study there. Everything was still a mystery to her as to why she just transferred.She was still deep in thought when suddenly, someone called her attention from behind, “Hey, a penny for your thought?” This caused her to turn around and yank her arm at the guy who tapped her shoulders. “Parker, what are you doing here?” She questioned, as soon as she saw his face.“I’ll go with you. I’m actually a member of the pub. Have you forgotten that?” He smirked at her.“But… you have soccer…” She asked in confusion.He shook his head. “Nope. The games were re-scheduled. Even the other guys are coming.”“R-really? Then, where
KACE stepped out of Chandler’s car, as soon as they reached their house. She still couldn’t get rid of Luke’s face in her mind, seeing how weak he looked earlier in the field. She actually watched the two play soccer that whole time. And she also knew that Chandler was the one who started hitting him. But, she was able to control herself from pitying the guy who lied to her.Chandler walked her to their doorway and before she could step in, she heard the guy speak. “Kace, I’m sorry.”She turned around to face him. “What are you saying sorry for?”“I wasn’t supposed to hit Luke, but… I wasn’t able to control myself.” He confessed.She nodded. “I know, Parker. You don’t have to say sorry.”“You’re not mad?” He asked in confusion.She shook her head. “We all lose it sometimes and I understand.”He took a step forward and pulled her in for a hug. “Thank you Kace.”She wasn’t able to respond at that instant because she was too stunned at his sudden gesture. “Chandler…”“Just let me do this
AS soon as he saw Jessica walking back home, he didn’t waste any time and immediately followed her. He just really had to know the answers to his questions so he could be at peace. He has been observing her every move ever since that day he saw her with that notebook full of missions which were all targeted to Kace.He ran towards her before the four-eyed girl could even step inside her apartment. “Jessica!” He grabbed her arm with force causing her to wince in pain.“L-Luke, w-what are you doing here?” She stuttered, still grimacing in pain.“I want an honest answer from you, Jessica. WHY… ARE YOU TRYING TO SET KACE UP?” His hand was still clenched into a fist while the other was gripping her arm.Jessica paused, meeting his eyes. “Do you really want to know?” She asked in sarcasm. “I just hate her, as simple as that.”“WHAT???” He exclaimed after hearing her ridiculous answer. “I don’t believe you, Jessica.”“She took away everything that’s supposed to be mine. How could I not hate
“THAT person… is the one whom Stephen had seen placing that note inside your office and that same person is the one who has been on your side during those times you’ve been set up…”She could still hear Nix’s words ringing in her mind. That person… is Luke. She just couldn’t connect the pieces of this bewildering puzzle all together. She had a strange feeling even before she first met him, but never had she imagined that he could do those things to set her up.He has been nothing but nice to her ever since they became close. There was no single clue as to why he’d pretend to be friends with her. She felt his sincerity but all of that was just a sham. She wanted to curse herself for believing in him… and for almost falling for him. Fortunately, she got saved.She suddenly remembered the dream she had. Could the guy be possibly him? She sighed to herself. She didn’t want to enter their room because she didn’t know how to face him… She walked her way towards her locker with a bleak look
IT was already 8 pm when Kace and Kris arrived at the club where Alex’s party was held. There were a lot of people inside. Most of them were strangers to her. She gripped her brother’s arm tighter. She felt more secured that way. Kris leaned towards her and whispered, “Just relax, alright?” She nodded at her brother, as she made their way towards Alex who was busy conversing with their other friends near the side of the stage. “Happy birthday, Alex!” Kris greeted him with a punch on his chest.Alex pretended to wince in pain. Then, he noticed Kris’s company. “Oh, Kace, I’m glad you’re here.”“Happy birthday, Alex,” she greeted.“Thank you for coming. Let’s go sit there at our table.” He led the way towards their table where JM and Theo were seated.“Is Stephen still not here?” Alex asked the two.JM just shrugged. “He said he’ll come in late.”“How about Chand?” Kris asked as soon as they were seated.Before one of them could even answer, someone spoke in the microphone catching ever
IT was raining hard that night. Her clothes were soaked. Her long hair was tangled. Her breathing was rapid and shallow. Her heartbeat was racing like a mad cow. She has never ran this much before. She looked around her and realized that she eventually reached the park near their school. She wanted to stop and rest for a while but she feared that he might catch her.Just then, a voice from behind called out to her. "Kace, stop!"She didn't look behind. Instead, she continued to run, though her legs were about to bend and break."Kace, please listen to me!" he continued to shout. His voice was near. She tried to double up her speed. But, she couldn't do it anymore. She fell down on her knees. And cursed herself for being weak.Suddenly, she felt a hand on her back. "Kace, you don't have to run away," he said to her.She slowly looked up and saw the face of the guy who betrayed her - the same guy whom she learned to love. "Why are you here?" she managed to speak despite the weakness th
IT has been two days since Chandler confessed everything to Kace and yet, she felt like it just happened moments ago. She tried to avoid him at school by all means. But that day, she wasn’t able to escape Stephen’s request of eating lunch with them.She purposely sat next to her brother so she could just grip his hand in case, she’d pass out or act weird infront of Chandler and their friends. There was only her, Kris, Stephen and Chandler on their table, and the atmosphere was not really that good. Not until their other friends showed up infront of them and took their respective seats. “What’s with the eerie silence?” Theo snickered, turning to Stephen.“Oh, you’re both here,” Kris greeted him and Alex.The tanned guy smirked at him. “Is something going on here before we came?” He suddenly asked, noticing the awkward glances and silence.Stephen shook his head. “Nothing much. Except the fact that you both came in and ruined the peaceful ambience.”“Since when did you like being quiet,