After two hours of non-stop rehearsals, the director finally calls for a break. Via smilingly waited for Paolo and Serena to cone to the audience's seat, where she is right now.While she is waiting, she can't help but notice a girl who's staring at Paolo. She also noticed that the girl keeps on touching and flirting with Paolo. Via then turned her eyes to where Serena was. She's talking to their director, and she was too absorbed in their conversation that she doesn't notice anything.Via felt sorry for her sister, and for herself too... =============================Later that evening."I really hate that girl!"Via turned her attention to Serena and closed the book that she was reading. She then went to her sister's bed, who looks clearly annoyed."Who are you talking about?" Via asked, even though she already know who her sister hates."That Brianna! She was openly flirting with Paolo, and she's been doing it since our freshman year in high school!" she said it all in one breath
"Yes, sir! I promise that Serena will be home at exactly 11 pm. You don't have to worry about anything." Paolo reassures Serena and Via's father. "Okay, then. Via and I will be going back home now. I have to wake up early in the morning for my business meeting." Rafael suddenly informs them."We'll be going now, Paolo and Serena. Congratulations again." Via spoke again."Enjoy the party, guys." the old man finally bids them goodbye.Meanwhile, Via discreetly whispered at Serena."Tell me everything tomorrow, Serena. And by the way, watch out for Brianna, okay?" she started teasing her sister again."Oh, gosh. I hope I won't see much of Brianna at the party or else she will spoil my wonderful mood." Serena stated, while rolling her eyes heavenward."Well, goodluck with that. You should keep an eye on Paolo and Brianna." Via wished her sister the best of luck.After a few minutes, Serena watches her father and her sister walk away from the auditorium until they are out of sight.Her ey
The next morning... It was a lovely and sunny Saturday morning, but Serena was feeling nervous as she makes her way downstairs.This is the day that she will tell her father and sister about her new relationship with Paolo. She's been practicing the right words to say since last night, and she's hoping that she'll be able to say them all right.She took a deep, calming breath first before she went straight to the dining room. She found her father and Via who were already having breakfast."Good morning, Daddy. Morning, Via." Serena tries her best to sound more natural and casual, eventhough she's feeling nervous as hell deep inside.Her father looked at her with a bright smile on his face."Good morning, Serena. I was expecting you to wake up late because you attended the victory party last night. But you woke up at a perfect time. Come, join me and your sister for breakfast." Don Rafael suggested to his eldest daughter.At the same time, Via happily put some scrambled eggs, fried ri
After some time.At Serena's apartment.Serena, Paolo and Via are currently having lunch. Via's is giving them the latest news back at their hometown, which is the Walnut Creek.Serena suddenly stopped chewing her food when she heard the latest news about Brianna, one of their highschool classmate, and the one who bullied here."What? Brianna is going to study here in the city?" Serena asked in disbelief. Via nodded in return."Yes, and based on things that I heard from our circle of friends, she is planning to enrol at Paolo's school. And if that happens, she and Paolo will be schoolmates." Via added more news."But she's already studying at a good school, but why did she make a sudden switch?" Serena curiously asked again."Well, she apparently said that she wanted to study law. And she wanted to go to the best school thay specializes law, and that is Paolo's current school." Via relayed. "Let's not talk about her anymore, guys. By the way, you're going to finish highschool and y
Few months have passed since their first meet up at the big city after a long time,Paolo and Brianna became great friends since they are studying at the same University.Serena, on the other hand, continued on having a normal College life at her own school, and being a loving girlfriend to Paolo.However, Serena can't help but to notice that Paolo doesn't spend much time with her anymore compared to before. And even if they have free time to date, Paolo always feels tired and sleepy. Whenever she asks him what was wrong, he always tells her that Brianna always asks for his help at school.Serena feels sorry for her boyfriend and she always tells him that it's okay to meet up and have a date once or twice a week, so that he can spend his own free time catching up with his sleep.Serena continues to focus her attention on her own studies. She needs to study hard so that she can graduate with honors, make her father and sister proud. It has been her dream and goal to help manage their bu
Serena and Via are now having a "sisterly talk" while they both sat at the big bed.Via told Serena that their father's already fast asleep, after working the whole day at the farm. Serena heaved a sigh of relief, as she's not yet ready to talk to his father. Maybe she'll be able to talk to him tomorrow.Via decided to sleep at Serena's room to spend time with her after months of being away from each other."You really surprised me, Serena. Daddy and I thought you're coming next week." she said, while hugging a pillow."Well, our exams are over and I'm just waiting for the scorecards. It's a bit boring in the big city, that's why I decided to go home earlier than the usual." Serena answered, but she couldn't look directly at Via."Then why didn't Paolo come home with you?" Via did a follow-up question."Oh, he's still busy. He still needs to do something at his school. Anyway, I'm tired and sleepy, Via. Let's hit the sack and call. it a day, okay?" Serena cajoled, as she lays on her b
Few weeks later.Serena finally got her Student Visa bound for Australia. They have accomplished all the needed documentations, and everything is all set and ready.The days went by quickly, and the day of Serena's departure finally came.Her father and her younger sister came with her to the airport. There were some bits of crying, giving each other words of encouragements and big bear hugs.After a few moments, Serena is now walking to inside the plane's aisle, looking for her seat.Everything went like a blur. She is now sitting at the window seat, and she staring at the blue sky and the clouds. Her thoughts went to Paolo. He is her first love and first heartbreak. She learned a lot of things, and the lesson that she learned is to love herself first and her family before anyone else.Serena took a deep breath, and she's really excited to start a fresh life in another country."I can do this." she said to herself, while feeling determined.=============================Paolo slowl
Serena smiled, suddenly feeling nostalgic. "It's called chicken stew, and this is my most favorite dish in the whole wide world. It's my comfort food." she informs him."This tastes really great! You absolutely have to teach me how to cook this." Liam nodded in approval.They talked a few more things while eating. After a few moments, Via excuses herself."I'm sorry for spoiling the fun guys, but I'm extremely exhausted. I'll go ahead to my room, okay?" she said, while looking so tired and weary. "It's absolutely fine, sweetie. Don't forget to take your medicine." Don Rafael gently reminded his daughter."Thanks, Dad. Paolo, darling, can you escort me to the room? My legs still feels a bit weak." Via requested to her boyfriend."Of course, Via. Let's go." said Paolo, as he stands up.Paolo secretly gave a quick glance towards Serena, then he turned his attention back to Via. "Nice meeting you, Liam. I know we'll be seeing a lot of each other while you're here. I'll just make it up