Chapter 28Zoe relaxingly laid on the bed, resting her head while staring at the ceiling. If only things would've been different with both of them if only Arabella hadn't chased her in anger. Maybe they would have been doing just ok with each other.Maybe she's the only one that's being dragged into the deepest pit of loneliness, maybe she is the only one struggling to climb herself up to the top. It hurts knowing she's taking all the struggles alone, little did she know that Arabella was going through tough times too.If only she hadn't ignored her, they would've still been close, friends like they usually were.A knock came on the door, jolting her from her thoughts of maybe and if only.She wonders who it was because she hardly gets any visitors, she has no one to visit her anyways.Opening the door, she was by the face of Luca's smiley face."Hi!" He waves cheerfully. Zoe frowned with thousands of questions running in her head. What the fuck is he doing here? How did he even loca
"Anywhere, so long as you don't get me pissed by meddling into my personal life " Zoe tells him straight to the face. He nods."So tell me, how good are you at singing?" Luca asked, raising the glass of water to his lips as he sipped on it as if sipping on a glass of wine."Don't know!" She tells nonchalantly.A smile spread on his lips staring at the all so busy lady before him. Of course, he knew it won't be easy to make her get used to him but he was willing to make it work either way."You're a singer!" He informs me. Zoe glares at him annoyingly."I know that ok, stop reminding me" she barks."Why not? You ought to know your worth and capability " he said over he voice, not knowing he was shouting.Zoe frowns in dissatisfaction, no one has ever dared to raise their voice at her. Not even her parents."Are we seriously doing this? In Fact, I'm done " She stood up from her seat, glared at him one last time and left. Luca stood there confused about what was going on. "Did I say
Later that day, Luca had insisted on them doing something more lively and fun but Zoe had turned him down.It was a lot for her, she can't remember the last time she did tons of things in a day. Worse is, Luca can't keep his arms off her. Always uses the least opportunity he has to get her and it was so annoying."Please, please, please" Luca begs, putting on a pouting face."There is nothing you will say or do that will change my mind, scum" Zoe snorts, burying her hands into her pants as they walk down the street.It was dusk, but the city lights eliminate the place giving it a bright calm feeling."Ouch! That hurts" Luca clenches his chest, pretending to be hurt.A smile spreads on his lips as he stares at the girl next to him who looks so beautiful under the city light. Her fair skin glows with pride and her pointed nose left him gazing non-stop.This got him thinking about her, their first encounter. It was on a street almost like this but there was not much light to showcase her
Luca was lost in thought, still trying to understand why Zoe looked so sad back in the theater. He could tell even though she hasn't told him anything that something is wrong."How was the movie?" He asked, gaze never leaving her face as he tried to capture her change of expression."Not bad, I like it" Zoe forced a smile. Not that she didn't enjoy the movie but it somehow reminded her of Arabella... As always, there is no her without Arabella."Sure?" Luca pressed on."Yeah, why? You think I didn't enjoy it?" Zoe asked with a slightly raised brow."No, not at all." Luca quickly denies it. He doesn't want to talk about it but no matter how he talked himself into letting go, he just couldn't.Silence reigns for seconds, and both consume their thoughts."It's quite late" Zoe murmurs. Luca responds with a hum."Seems like you love the song" He spoke out, changing the topic.Zoe frowns, "what song?" She asked. "The movie song" He further explains. He normally knows she likes the song but
"It's past lunchtime," Ms Patricia said and glanced at the wall clock. Zoe didn't respond, she looked so immersed in what she was doing.Ms Patricia knew very well she wouldn't give a response so she decided to ask her directly, "Not hungry?" She leans back in her seat, waiting for her response."Huh? Well, I have" Zoe lie."Think before you lie young lady" She reminds Zoe she's not someone she can easily fool around."I was planning on getting something after practice" Zoe quickly said, not wanting to get scolded."Well, we are done for the day," Ms Patricia informs. So much as she wants her to be at her best, she can't ignore her health."With a great voice comes constant practice and good health, " she said.Zoe knew that was for her, so she quickly packs her things inside her bag and hangs them over her shoulder, "thanks for the day, guess I better go get something to eat" She smiles and hugs her."Hmm, go now before I lash out at you" Ms Patricia jokes and watches her leave."Don
Later that day, Zoe was quietly sulking all by herself when a knock came, she ignored it at first but then the continuous banging got her irritated as she climbed off the bed and walked to the door.As soon as she opened the door, Luca's full view could be seen from the other side with a big smile staring back at her."Hi" he breathes out, unable to control his excitement. He could swear he has never felt this compelled to a lady...never before.The feeling he was having was heavenly and somewhere deep down, he doesn't wish for it to end. Little did he know beautiful things are always meant to get bad or broken in one way or the other.Zoe could feel her stomach boil in anger and hate but she didn't react, her gaze was dull and emotionless.Luca's smile died at her coldness towards him, "Are you ok?" He asked all concerned.Zoe didn't respond, her gaze on him was so intense but her eyes spoke more than she could voice out.Tears rolled down her cheeks, she didn't want to cry but she c
"What do you want?" Rowan voiced with a slightly displeased face.Nora let out a hiss, sniffing on his chest down to his torso. "You shouldn't be asking," she stares at him while rolling her tongue on his belly button. "You know exactly what I want, I miss you Rowan" she cries out desperately."You know just how much I can do to get you, yet you keep your distance from me. It hurts, you know, I can't get enough of you all because of that so-called Arabella" She sounded jealous and angry."Shut your crab! Rowan yells angrily, his face says it all and more.Nora was stunned by his sudden burst of anger, she stared at him perplexed."I dare you to say that name" His tone was daring and aggressive."I'm sorry" Nora apologized in a soft whispering voice she knows she's angered him and she deserves to apologize.Not knowing why he suddenly got too furious at the mention of Arabella's name, she knew they must have a query or they are not on good terms.Her heart flutters at the thought she c
Song recommendation: Don't let me down by The Chainsmokers With a heavy heart, Arabella rushed out in tears and agony. Her entire life she's been hoping on, dreaming and wishing it flourish with lots of love has crumbled to nothingness.Everything hurts, the man she thought was always by her side was nothing but a facade. He never loved her yet she did the undoable for him."Stupid, stupid Arabella!" She yells in anger and falls to the ground on the field with so much bitterness."How could you not see? How could I not see?" She asked no one, tears streaming down her cheeks endlessly."Why? Just why?" She yells again and slammed her hands on the ground."I don't want it anymore, it hurts ... So much" She keeps on crying to herself in regret.How could she not see through his facades? How could she be so blindly in love with him? How could she choose to pay deaf ears to everything only to be treated like she's worth nothing?She cries and calls out for help but no one shows up, and