Nicole Jane’s POV“Hey! It’s you again. What are you doing here?”I quickly ran out of the gate after playing when I saw the young boy who helped me escape when I was kidnapped.“Hello? Can you hear me?” I waved my hand in front of him, but he didn’t even blink and just stared at me with a blank expression.“I didn’t have the chance to say thank you last time. So, thank you,” I shyly said.But still, he didn’t respond.But if he’s being snobbish, then I’ll be persistent. “By the way, I’m Nicole Jane. And you are?” I extended my arm towards him, then smiled.He was finally about to speak when I suddenly heard a loud beep coming from a car.Everything went so slow. My eyes were wide open while waiting for the car to hit me when I suddenly felt a pair of strong hands pull and hug me from behind.That made my eyes shut, and I felt the wind blowing so hard as well. It seems like something had quickly passed by.And the moment I opened my eyes, he’s no longer in front of me. Again.Gasping
Nicole Jane’s POV“Where have you been?”I was taken aback when I heard his cold voice as soon as I got out of the car. I took a deep breath and gave Mikan an assuring smile. She looked stunned. Then I turned to him.“Can we talk somewhere?” I just didn’t want us to argue right in front of Mikan.He stared at me seriously, but anger was evident in his eyes.I can’t blame him, though. It’s my fault too because I have a habit of leaving without informing him or anyone else.He glanced at Mikan before redirecting his attention to me.“We really need to talk.”I was about to speak when he suddenly grabbed my hand and pulled me away. I looked back at Mikan and saw her worried face. I mouthed, It’s okay, and smiled at her.As we walked, we remained silent, and I could feel the tension between us. I bit my lower lip and let him lead me wherever. I don’t know if it’s just me or if he was really angry about something other than the fact that I sneaked out of the academy without him knowing.So
Nicole Jane’s POV“Why do we have to be in a separate bus?”I glanced at myself in the mirror one last time before turning to Mikan, who nearly broke my pillow with her constant punching.“Just let it be. We’ll meet up when we get there, anyway. Besides, you’re with Steph, Vince, Hiro, and Reiri. So, you have nothing to worry about.”I wasn’t initially assigned to our section. Well, actually, it was Kyle who wanted it that way. I ended up being grouped with Miley and Kira. We were together with half of Section B, then the entire Section C. We separated to keep an eye on both buses. The ones from the lower levels could have joined us, as long as they were part of the student council.She looked up at me and pouted. “Yeah, I guess. But Steph and I aren’t that close yet, and even with the others,” she said sadly.I raised an eyebrow. Thankfully, Steph left earlier to help with some preparations, so Mikan and I could discuss these things now.“To be honest, I’ve noticed that too. It seems
Miley’s POVEverything seems okay and is happening according to the plan. I just hope that this day will end well and happily.“I’m just hoping that what you saw will not happen today.” I sighed as I felt Reiri sitting beside me.“Yeah. I don’t know if it’s just me or what, but I can feel something different right now.”I looked up at her. She seemed so bothered.I bit my lower lip. Honestly, I felt the same way. I was about to speak when I saw Steph approaching us.“Did you do it?” I asked her.“Yes. No worries. Whatever happens, I know that everything will be under control,” she reassured me.“That’s good to hear then.” I smiled at her.“Let’s have some lunch. I’m already hungry.”We turned our heads to Nics, who was also approaching us while holding her stomach. We burst into laughter.“Alright. Let’s go then.” I took one last glance at the museum before we leave.***Nicole Jane’s POVWe just finished eating lunch. Finally, my stomach is satisfied because I’ve been starving for so
Nicole Jane’s POVI tried to move my body, but I couldn’t. I tried to open my eyes, but I feel so tired. I want to speak up, but I’m too weak. Most of all, I don’t know where I am.Oh, hell. Where am I anyway? Why does it feel so creepy?Then the realization suddenly hit me.MikanSlowly, my eyes started to open. My vision was blurred at first until it finally became clearer. And the very first thing, or person rather, that comes into my sight is none other than her.“Why?” That was the first word that slipped out of my mouth.My eyes started to water, but I blinked it away. As much as possible, I don’t want to think of her as an enemy. But I know that I’m just fooling myself. The truth is already slapping me hard now, right here in front of me.She stood up from her seat and slowly approached me. The Mikan that I used to know is far different from the Mikan that’s now staring at me with a blank expression.“You know what, Nicole, it’s just this simple. I hate you, the royalties, the
Third Person’s POV“Are you ready?”His attention was caught by his mother’s question. They had just stepped out of the car and were heading towards their private plane.“Yeah. I’m born ready,” he replied, earning a laugh from his dad who was walking beside his mom.His mother let out a sigh, a mixture of concern and happiness visible in her eyes.“I hope that everything will be okay now. I didn’t want you to meet under these circumstances. But I know that this is the right time already,” his mom expressed with concern.“I’m sure that you two will quickly get along. Both of you have stubborn heads,” his father said with a shrug.A smile formed on his lips. Truth be told, he was also excited to be with her again. But at the same time, he was furious about what had just happened to her.“Well, I guess there’s no turning back,” he said seriously before they finally boarded their private plane.***Nicole Jane’s POVI feel so calm, so relaxed and peaceful.It felt like my body was weightl
Miley’s POV“We’re leaving now as we still have some things to take care of in the palace. Just tell your brother that we already left.”I nodded to Mom and closed my eyes as I felt her lips touch my forehead. “Alright. Take care, both of you.”Dad hugged me tightly. “Behave here, alright? And sometimes, visit us in the palace.” There was a hint of reproach in his voice.Hiro and Kira laughed. Well, I can’t blame them. Dad always acts like a child, and I’m sure he’s pouting his lips right now.I saw Mom roll her eyes. “Oh, there goes your daddy, starting his drama again.”Dad broke away from our embrace and turned to Mom, sticking his tongue out. “Can’t I just be affectionate?” All of us just shook our heads at what Dad said.I smiled widely at him and saluted. “Yes, Sir! We will.”He messed up my hair one last time, and in an instant, they were no longer in front of me.“I knew it. That’s why I never really liked Mikan from the beginning.”We all looked at Steph when she spoke up. He
Nicole Jane’s POVWe are all here in the living room right now. Because my brother said— Oh, well. Looks like I really need to get used to having someone called my brother.According to Gino, only the Stanford sisters can answer my question. They are the ones who discovered the thing I really want to know about.That’s why Kyle immediately called the two of them. He said they haven’t spoken to the twins again. Everything happened suddenly, and they had to leave again to confirm some more information they gathered. That’s why I didn’t see them during the recent battle.Luckily, they have returned to the Philippines now. They also informed us that they have a lot of information to tell.Kyle, Miley, and Reiri are sitting with me on a long sofa. Mom, Dad, Gino, and Kira are sitting in front of us. Vince and Hiro are both standing and seem lost in their own deep thoughts. Steph is leaning near the window, seemingly lost in the distant view outside.But we all simultaneously looked at the