“CONGRATULATIONS!” Meredith happily congratulated Randall when the BSU Swimming Team won the championship before the end of the year.The Championship was also held at BSU because it has the largest Swimming Pool among all the Universities in the country.Randall released himself from the hug to kiss Meredith on her forehead. “Thank you! I wouldn’t have won if it wasn’t for my lucky charm.”She frowned. “Lucky charm? What lucky charm is that?”He put his arm around her waist. “It’s not what, it’s who!”She narrowed her eyes at him. “Who is it then?”“Seriously?! Who else could be my lucky charm? Of course, you!”She flushed and couldn’t help but smile because he only meant one thing: she was his inspiration for winning the competition.“Help!” That scream drew their attention from the deep pool.“Shanaia!” Meredith shrieked when she saw Shanaia drowning.Randall was about to jump when his Captain got ahead of him.Meredith’s chest was filled with fear and trepidation as she saw her fr
“THIS will be your room. I hope you’ll like it,” John Person said when they reached Shanaia’s room in their own house.They went straight to the house their parents bought for them after they started dating. They should get married first before living there, but they decided to live there ahead of time. “Of course, I like it! Who wouldn’t be if all I can see is my favorite color?” she answered and sat on the soft bed.John Person smiled. “Well, that’s good to hear! My room is right across from yours, so if you need anything, just say so, okay?”“Okay!”Since they are not married yet, their rooms will be separate for the time being. There are three rooms in the house, but the master bedroom is locked. They will use it when they are married. He was about to leave her room when Shanaia asked something. “Hey! Why is the pool empty?”Shanaia is currently looking out the window and she could see the pool from there.”“I decided to remove it after your drowning incident.”“What?! But, why?
“WHERE do you intend to spend New Year's Eve?” Marylex asked when they finally finished three movies.Shanaia answered first. “John Person just told me that our family is planning to spend New Year’s Eve here.”“As for Dad, we will be celebrating in the province where his farm is,” Marylex added.They both looked at her. “And what about you, Mer?”“Since Randall celebrated Christmas at home, I’m going to his Grandma’s house to meet his Abuela and his Dad.”“So, are you going to tell them about the agreement you two made with Don Warrick?”“The truth is, Randall has already told them about that matter that’s why his grandma and dad wanted to see me in person.”“So, are you excited to meet them?” Marylex asked.“I’m excited but nervous as well,” she admitted.Shanaia put her arms around her shoulder. “Don’t be, okay? I’m sure they will like you.”“That’s right! Besides, even if they object, there’s nothing they can do to separate you and Randall because you’re already married.”She took
“W-WHERE are we going?” Meredith suddenly asked Randall when the road he was taking was not the way home to their condo. “Captain wants to celebrate our victory for the whole team. He said we can bring whoever we want so I decided to bring you there.”“So, Shan will be there also?”“I guess so!”“Then can I invite Marylex as well?” she asked.“If that’s what you want.”“So, where exactly the location is?”“At the Capricorn Bar.”She frowned. “Bar? Why there?”“One of the members made the request, he said his favorite mysterious band on E-tube will be performing tonight at Capricorn Bar.”“E-tube? Mysterious Band? Is that the one with the mysterious girl vocalist?”“Yup! How did you know?”She gasped. “Oh my! Don’t tell me it’s the Quirin Band?”“Ahm, sounds like that?” he said uncertainly.“Oh, hurry up! I am also eager to see them. I’ve been wanting to see them in person for a long time.”“So you’re a fan?”“I really love the voice of the vocalist but she never showed her face to a
“RANDALL, my grandson! You’ve finally come to see me! Congratulations on your championship victory. I’m so proud of you,” Don Warrick greeted after hugging Randall tightly.He also endured almost a month of not being able to see and talk to his grandfather. The last time they talked, he said goodbye and that he would be busy with their upcoming championship. Apart from that, he had another reason, which was to avoid blaming him. But, as the guilt in his heart grows stronger with each sight of Meredith in pain, he will do what he should have done a long time ago.“Thanks, Grandpa.”He handed him a fruit basket.“Grandpa. . .”“Hmm?”“Haven’t you known for a long time that I’ve been looking for someone?”“Grandson, I told you that whatever you were dreaming about before doesn’t mean anything.”“But I found her,” he confessed.Don Warrick was taken aback. “W-what did you say?”He handed Barbara's sketch to him and his eyes widened in shock.“She’s Aunt Barbara, isn’t she?”“W-where did y
MARYLEX was currently running inside the BSU campus, carrying the things she needed for her reporting when she suddenly collided with someone, causing her to drop everything she was carrying on the ground.“Sorry! I didn’t mean to run into you,” she apologized as she gathered her belongings one by one.When she stood up, the man with thick eyeglasses appeared, handing her some of the things that he had picked up.“T-thank you!” she said.The man smiled. “It’s okay. I’m at fault too.”Suddenly something ran towards her heart when she saw the man’s smile. She seemed to have seen those smiles before.She came back to her senses when she realized she still needed to prepare for her reporting. She had to be ready before their Professor arrived because it was their first subject.“Thanks for the help!” she said to the guy as she ran again.“You did an excellent report, Lex. Our professor has nothing to ask,” Meredith complimented Marylex during their lunch break.“I can tell you really put
“LEX, out of the three of us, you should be the one to join the pageant,” Shanaia persuade Marylex. Everyone is excited at BSU because next week, they will be having a Star and Moon Year 2023 pageant. And until now, they still haven’t chosen a representative in their department. “Why me? It’s you who knows how to walk like a Miss Universe. And you’re the most talented among us,” Marylex insisted on Shania. She held Meredith’s arm to persuade her as well. “Mer, why don’t you try, hmm?” “Don’t count me in, Lex. You know Randall won’t agree.” “Same with JP,” Shanaia added. Marylex pouted. She forgot that out of the three of them, she was the only one who was single. “What am I going to do? Is it possible for me to withdraw?” “Definitely not! Because everyone voted for you. Unless you find someone else to represent our department.” Her shoulders slumped. She had already asked all of their classmates, but none of them consented, even the boys for Moon. For the event, it is neces
“HEY, Lex! Are you sick? As far as I recall, you were complaining about not wanting to participate in the pageant yesterday, but here you are, you seem serious about winning the title,” Shanaia observed when she noticed Marylex’s determination. “You’ve been practicing every night, even during our girls’ time,” Meredith added, pouring juice into their glasses. They’re currently at Shanaia and John Person’s place to review their group project, but Marylex appears to be preoccupied with the pageant. Marylex sat down next to them after finishing the juice in her glass. “I just realized that I should do my best. It’s not all about me after all. It’s all about our entire faculty and I don’t want to disappoint them.” “Don’t worry, Lex. It’s fine with us if you only get the Popular Star of the Year. It’s a big honor for us even if you don’t get the highest rank.” “No! I should get the highest rank!” Marylex opposed instantly. The highest rank is what she and Typhoon agreed upon, so th