Chapter 67: Accident "You're so beautiful, Kira. Look, the number of people looking at us even earlier when we entered the entrance of this venue." I just winced at what Xenon said. "I'm even more conscious because of what you're saying. I don't know if it's really something or if you're just lying to me. I feel like I'm regretting that I’ve chosen to get a pixie cut." I saw he shook his head. "That new haircut is really your thing. Only now have I seen a woman with such a beautiful pixie cut." "Are you just saying that because you're my friend? I'll kick you." I said and was about to hit him but he frowned. "You asked and I answered, and then you didn't believe me. But anyway, you're beautiful but you're a shortie. It’s nothing." "And you're really teasing me!" I said and I really kicked him. I didn't hesitate because he called me shortie again. This man is always teasing my height. Now the sports competition is taking place and we are here again at the Leum Sports Complex. By
Chapter 68: Moving Out I can't tell Sera. When I told Sera that I wanted to go back to our house and live there, I immediately withdrew and said ‘Just kidding’. Fortunately, she laughed there and we talked differently. I never reopened that topic and accompanied her to the canteen to buy food before going with Prem and the other two to watch Arkinstein's game in another sport. The sports competition ended like that, it was one week and Arkinstein placed fifth overall. Even so, that was a big achievement at school. The entire Arts club worked together to decorate the stage for giving recognitions to all athletes. And of course, Prem and Boun became stars because they placed third place and first place respectively overall. Gosh, their relentless practice paid off nicely. They really deserved the drinking time and treats but of course again, they said that they would treat Xenon and me so we are here now at the videoke bar. We rented a room so we wouldn't be embarrassed when we drank i
Chapter 69: Overreacting "I know you'll do that. Are you really sure you can do it now on your own? Maybe you'll have a stalker out of nowhere again?" I smiled. "I'll be careful this time. Besides, I can't be with you permanently, can I? It's really embarrassing, especially and I'll worry your parents more. You're my friend and I know you love me. But I don't want to be a burden to anyone. Your parents are too kind for me. " She looked at me angrily. "That's why I love you and want to protect you. One more thing, Mom already considered you her second daughter. But if this is really what you want, I won't stop you. You were able to run away and leave without telling us, I know how firm your decision is to live separately. " "Thank you and you understood me. You really don't want me to leave you, do you? You still hid my two keys, house and gate, you really hid it under your pillow." I teased her so she scoffed. "I was shocked when you said you wanted to move out. So, I thought that
Chapter 70: Regrets "Your fat cat looked so tired and bloated because he's full of food. All your allowance just poured into his stomach.” I just shook my head and smiled at what Sera said. "Pat should just be fat. If before, he was wet in the rain, now he's full of love. He's not naughty like other cats. I guess that's just his nature. I really love him." Now, I’ve taken my cat because I didn’t take him when I ran away from home. Sera is here because she visited again. I told her not to worry before but she insisted. I knew her brother got even angrier, which was annoying. Is it still my fault? He will blame me for everything! He never really stopped looking for loopholes just to be angry and annoy me. "Anyway, fix yourself and let's go to the grocery store. I'm also excited to look at snacks in the supermarket. I've run out of snacks in the room." She said and lay still on the couch. I frowned. "Avoid salty snacks for now. You're always watching a series. I've been there before
Chapter 71: Not really alone I was absent from class for a month because I had been mourning the loss of my parents all November. I said that to Prem, Boun, and Xenon, as well as to our subject teachers. They understood me and told me to just withdraw from the assessments when I returned to class. Many sympathized with me and even my cousins, aunts and uncles on my Mom and Dad's side went to the house. I wasn’t close to them in the first place but I feel warmth when they all hug me and say I should just be strong and move forward. Honestly, I feel numb. I don't know how I feel if I still feel resentment but the last time I cried was when I was still in the hospital. Mommy G and uncle took care of all the paperwork and such because Mom and Dad had some things left in Canada. They said that they would take care of everything so I don't have to worry. Mom and Dad's secretary also called and found out what had happened because they had also heard about it. Mommy G said that they would li
Chapter 72: Sudden change I thought everything's okay. I became complacent, comfortable and I continued to move forward. Not until, as if all my sources of strength and happiness were suddenly taken away from me. I told myself that I’m not alone in all these trials because I have sympathizers, friends, and like my second parents. But all of it seems like an illusion because they suddenly disappeared. After the defense and exams, I went near the gate of the campus to wait for Sera. I texted her that we will entertain ourselves since today is the last day of the exams. It's better if we don't stress and will bond before the Christmas Party since I’m not attending it next week. I waited for a few hours until I saw her with her female classmate walking towards my direction. I approached her and smiled, "Sera, let's go to the mall?" They stopped talking when they heard me and she looked at me. To my surprise, she averted her eyes from me and pulled her classmate away. I was left dumb
Chapter 73: Opportunity "So that's what happened?" he asked and I nodded. "I didn't expect all that to happen in your life when I was only gone for a few months." I stared at him and couldn't help but to be amazed. If he used to be so simple, now his hair is colored. It was light brown and I think that adds to how bright his smiles are. He looks so confident and now that we are here in a restaurant, the people around us can't help but look at him. He stood out the most. But despite what had changed in him, his smile was still the same that reached his eyes. I smiled. "It looks like your life is fine now. You look so well raised. You made the right decision to go to Singapore. For the sake of your siblings and Mom. How are they?" I asked and he laughed. "Getting better, indeed. Mom's condition is stable and she is already teaching my siblings when it comes to their assignments. Well ... I guess I made the right decision. My father and I have a pretty good relationship. Of course, I
Chapter 74: Ready The vacation is finally over and Fern is back in Singapore. I also accompanied him to the airport until he was out of my sight. It was a relief and overwhelming when he just wanted to see and bond with me here in the Philippines when he came back. That was his priority and he proved it to me by spending his time with me at the beach the whole Christmas vacation. I went back to class this January and as I expected, the rumors about me are still not fading. They continue to spread. I followed Fern's advice to just ignore all those who insulted me and just let it pass but ... I still haven't stopped texting and chatting Sera. I explained myself through it but I didn't get at least a single reply. I know I'm really hopeless and desperate but I want to express myself to her that I didn't use her and her family just for my own benefit. I really love her and her family. But then, once when I was composing a message again and I sent it afterwards, I found my sim can no lon