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Merliah’s Point of view.
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"Dean!" I shouted. Daddy was about to punch my boyfriend, so I bravely blocked myself. I closed my eyes while waiting for dad's fist, but I didn’t expect what followed. Mommy pulled me over and slapped me. Maurice meddled between mommy and me because she was about to pull my hair.
"What's wrong with two people in love?" I would have run back to where Dean had been charged on the asphalt. But before I could get close, daddy pulled me and handed me over to mommy. A woman also came but I didn't recognize her face because the surroundings were too bright.
“You have no right to hurt my son! We will leave and wal
------------------Merliah’s Point of view.----------------Lore, Arvin, Maurice, and I are gathered in the cafeteria. The stupid couple had reconciled. All is well, Dean and I are also stable, our last conversation was before I left his unit. I informed him that I was going to school but there was no reply and he hadn't even seen it.Maybe he is busy…“Are you coming with Liah and Maurice? They will celebrate Christmas and the new year with us,” said Arvin carrying a tray of burgers and chocolate drinks."I don't know. I'll let you know if mommy allowed me to travel alone." 
------------------Merliah’s Point of view.----------------“Hey, go home. Aren't you going to visit your boyfie? I mean the dean in his office.” Lore gently patted my back. I was a little taken aback because I was staring blankly and wondering what Dean was doing or if he was with that new female professor again.I replied, "Come with me, lore."“Are you on strike again? Stop sulking and tell him if you are mad about something. Maurice and I have a date, so I am not available. You know that your twin is trying to please me." Her smile almost ripped her face. Good for them, I hope my brother will learn from his mistake.
------------------Merliah’s Point of view.----------------After we went to church with my parents, daddy left immediately for a business venture in another province with Arvin and his parents. It's alarming that their joint business seems to be getting stronger.Mommy also left because she was busy with the campaign. Accompanying her is Lore’s mommy who will also run in this upcoming election. Mommy hasn't hyped our image yet because we agreed to do it later when I finished my law course. She understood that I might not be able to focus on my study if there are eyes constantly looking at me because the media is intervening.“Will you come with Lore and me? We will eat outside," Maurice asked.
------------------Merliah’s Point of view.----------------He would have kissed me if only...… the sound of a cracked plate had not intervened. This damn Gmail notification ruined the mood. To my surprise, our foreheads collided when I suddenly lifted my head from lying on his lap. I kissed his red forehead before leaning on his shoulder while consuming the remaining drops of coffee.Suddenly his phone rang, Sister Sol was calling. He answered it, and I was surprised because he meant to include me in the video call."Who's that? Hey! I saw a woman, put the camera back in the direction earlier, ”said sis
------------------Merliah’s Point of view.----------------What do I do to please him because he's effin' mad?!I was surprised by his question, too late when I realized that he was triggered when it comes to cheating because his ex-fiancée cheated on him for a rich man."Look, it's situational. It doesn't mean I did or will do it," I explained because we might still quarrel over it.All he did was assure me but what did I reciprocate? I even gave him a situational question that I shouldn’t have done because we both have a terrible past.‘Y
------------------Merliah’s Point of view.----------------Today is Monday again. Dean and I decided not to get together somewhere unless we had someone else with us. Because we are trying to prevent that thing from happening again.I was getting hot and I felt like I was sweating even though all the air conditioners in the classroom were on. It was the fault of Dean's sinful kiss.‘Excuse me! You were the first to kiss Dean. How many times has he warned you not to kiss him because he might cross the line.' ’My own mind scolded me again.‘Shut up there! Dean's lips are so tempting! Most o
------------------Merliah’s Point of view.----------------Ma’am Julia’s warning didn’t put me to sleep. I wondered what she would do. Due to too much thinking I was even ahead of my alarm clock. I was startled by the sound of my mess*nger, I opened Dean's chat. He sent a voicemail, I clicked on it and listened…*Wake up my sleepy head lady. Don’t skip breakfast. Don’t overthink and always remember that I love you.*I just smiled and didn't bother to overthink about Dean's childhood friend's warning. As soon as I entered gate 3 I found that some students had gathered.“What&r
------------------Merliah’s Point of view.----------------Maurice dragged me to the elevator, and Lore followed. She is also nervous about what will happen. He dragged me to his unit"What's your problem?!" Why is it a big deal to him? We are old, but he treats me like a child who needs to be taken away from things."You are my problem! Your mistake would also be mine! Have you realized that your freedom is associated with my freedom too?! Our parents trusted us, and then an issue came up that would damage your reputation. When did it begin? Admit it! I can't protect you if you also lie to me," Maurice scolded.&ldqu