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
"I'll tell Liam everything one of these days, Dad." answered Serena, but she's not convinced herself.But she will definitely tell Liam about her past with Paul at a perfect time...=============================Later that evening. Serena feels refreshed after a long nap. She feels much better after taking a shower and changing to a much comfortable clothes.She chose to wear her yellow summer dress, an overflowing dress with thin straps. She paired it with gladiator sandals and tied her hair into a ponytail. She just powdered her face and applied some lip gloss for a simple look. After giving herself one last look at the mirror, she decided to go down to the living room. She silently prayed that she won't see Paolo around the house because she still feels awkward.She smiled when she saw Liam happily talking with his father and her sister. He looked at the empty seat next to Via."Good evening, everyone! Looks like you're all enjoying yourselves." Serena chirped at them.Serena saw
Three days later.Paolo, Serena and Liam are in the car going to their first filming location for their shooting. Paolo is driving while talking to Liam. Serena is in the backseat, while quietly looking at the sceneries by the window.She needs to work side-by-side with Paolo for a month, and she has to endure it because its work, but she also has to be careful of Via because she knows her sister's watching her every move.Serena's train of thoughts stops in a halt when she heard Liam's voice."Hey darling, are you with us?"“Huh?” mumbled Serena.Liam smiled at her."I was just telling Paolo if he wanted to have a drink after work. Just to relax a little, y'know." Liam suggested.She caught Paolo looking at her through the rearview mirror. She quickly looks away from him as she couldn't look at him longer."I need to avoid Paolo as much as I can, except for work." she reminded herself.Serena forces an airy smile, and tries her best to look and sound casual."Sure. I'll call Via lat
"I totally understand now. I just one favor to ask from you. Can we all just move on and forget everything that happened to us before? For Via's sake, please." Serena pleaded."Serena, why do I have this feeling that you're afraid to look back at our past? Are you hiding something from me that I need to know?" Paolo bombarded her with questions.Serena calmed herself before speaking again."Why do I feel like I'm the only one to blame for everything? Shouldn't I be the one asking you questions like that?" Serena asked back.Paolo suddenly looks confused after that."Is this about me and Via?"Serena was about to say something but she wasn't able to do so when they heard Via's voice."Did I just hear my name? And wait, are you guys fighting or something?" Via asked in surprise, as she walks closer to them.Both Paolo and Serena averted their eyes away from each other."Why are you here, Via? Shouldn't you be taking rest back at home?" Paolo asks his girlfriend.Via hooks her arm arou
"Great! I owe you one, mate. And you'll come with us too, right, Via?" Liam invited Via who was standing next to Paolo."Thanks for inviting me, Liam. Wherever Paolo goes, I'll definitely follow him around. I should keep an eye on my boyfriend, you know." answered Via, who tightens her grip on Paolo's arm."Awesome! See you guys there!" Liam finally said. Afterwards, he walks towards Serena's direction to talk to her about his plans."I hate to say this, but Serena is really lucky with her rich boyfriend. With Liam's influence and power, he was able to financially back up Serena's television project." Via relayed, with a hint of sarcasm on her voice.Paolo was surprised after she heard everything from Via."I can't believe you are saying those things, Via! Don't you believe in your sister's talent? Serena is a damn good writer that's why it's no wonder if the producers chose her script! And as her sister, you should know about her talent in writing!" Paolo reminded her.Via just shrug
Maybe she's already tipsy or it was just her imagination, but she felt like there was a hint of sarcasm on Via's tone of voice.But maybe she just heard it wrong.Serena snaps out from her reverie when she heard Nigel's voice. "I'll just ask the nanny to take care of our daughter and call our driver to take them home. Just join the rest of the gang and I'll just follow you, guys." Nigel smilingly said to his wife, Brianna."Okay, babe. We'll go ahead." Brianna replied to her husband."See you later, Nigel. " Paolo said, while tapping Nigel's shoulder."Hurry up, Nigel...You guys have a lot of catching to do." Via added with a smile."You're right, Via. And there are also many questions that must be answered." Paolo stated, as he gave a meaningful look towards Serena."Let's go, guys!" Brianna said.She was looking at Serena as if she wanted to say something to her, but she looks a bit hesitant."I'll just go to the powder room. You go first." informs them. Afterwards, she went straig