Paolo was wiping his neck with a towel while listening to their coach. Their coach suddenly stopped talking when they heard someone calling his name."Paolo!" Paolo's eyebrows met in a frown when he saw Benjie, who's also from Serena's club, running towards their direction. He looks clearly worried and anxious. "I'm so sorry for interrupting your meeting, Sir. But I need to talk to Paolo." Benjie announces."What's wrong, Benjie Why do you look so worried?" Paolo immediately asks Benjie. "Serena's getting physical with Brianna and her friends!" Benjie relayed, in a panicky manner.Paolo didn't say anything else. He quickly ran is way towards the school gymnasium. He is worried for Serena because three girls are fighting her friend! "What the heck were you thinking again, Serena!" he muttered under his breath.Few minutes later, he finally arrives at the gymnasium and he squeezed his way into the crowd.He saw Sofia and Lexie holding Serena's arms, while Brianna is pulling his fri
And just like what they expected, Serena, Brianna and two of her friends were summoned by their Principal the next day.The girls told the Principal their own versions of what really happened, and the witnesses of the incident relayed their opinions as well.In the end, the Principal decided to restrict Serena from participating in The Scribble activities for a week.Brianna and her friends were also restricted to participate in their volleyball activities for a week as well. After the meeting with the Principal, Serena went straight back to the classroom for her next class..."Well, it's not that bad, right? I mean you won't be forever suspended at The Scribble. You just have to be patient for a week. And besides, you're still the Editor-in-Chief so nothing changes." Paolo tries to cheer her up. "You're right. There's still silver lining in every situation." Serena nodded in agreement.Paolo was about to say something but he didn't continue because their History Teacher, Mr. Richar
"Why are you so quiet?" Serena curiously asked, as she and Paul are walking home as usual after school.Paul looked at Serena straight in the eye. Serena can't see any emotions on his face."I'm breaking up with you." he said, out of the blue.Serena suddenly stops walking and wheeled around to face Paolo."What are you talking about?" she asked, while looking obviously surprised.Paolo lets out a big sigh before he spoke again."What I was trying to say is, let's stop this pretend relationship." he clarifies.Serena wasn't able to speak for a few seconds because she was obviously surprised by Paolo's sudden decision.Why is he suddenly making a decision without consulting her about it? They should be making mutual decisions, not separate ones. She was able to regain her composure when Paolo spoke again."I know what you're thinking, Serena. But you don't have to worry, you can still protect your image and your reputation. You'll be the one who's going to break up with me infront of
"Where is Daddy?" Serena quickly asks their butler."Your father is waiting for you at the living room, dear. Go ahead and meet him!" answered the butler. Serena was able to forget her issues with Paolo, as she's really happy to see her father after a very long time. She feels like she's floating in the air because of excitement while she's making her way towards the living room.Yes, she saw her father, but she curiously frowned when he saw him talking to a girl, who looks like the same age just like her. Or maybe just a few years older...After a few moments, the girl stared at her, and looked at her straight in the eye..."Who is she? And what is she doing her? Why is she talking to Daddy?" Serena wondered to herself.Her train of thoughts stops in a halt when she heard her father's voice."Serena! How about a hug from you, dear? Don't you miss your Dad?" Rafael smilingly asks his daughter.Serena walked towards her father who gave him a big hug. There are still many questions in
Paul is making his way to enter Serena's house when he suddenly heard someone laughing from a distance. He turned his heel to turn around, and he immediately saw Serena running, while another girl is running behind her.He thoughtfully frowned while looking at the other girl. It was his first time seeing her, and he wondered who she is.Serena's beloved dog, Ardon is chasing the two girls.The girl suddenly stops running when he saw him, and their eyes met for a brief moment. Paolo smiled at her, but the girl avoided his gaze, and she was obviously embarrassed..."Hey there, Paolo!" Serena suddenly calls him.Paolo turned his attention to Serena who was happily waving at him. He walked towards them, while smiling."Serena, I know I've been a jerk, and I came here to apologize to you. I was bored as hell without seeing my bestfriend for so many days..." he sincerely apologizes, as he handed a bunch of wild flowers to Serena. Serena smilingly accepted the flowers."And you got all thes
"Are you having fun walking with me, Ardon?" Via happily asks the dog.She suddenly stopped on her tracks when she saw someone riding a bicycle, and he is making his way towards their garden. She held her breath as she watches Paolo step down from his bicycle."Morning, Via!" Paolo smilingly greeted her. Via's heard did a sommersault at the sight of him. He looked so handsome with his white poloshirt and jeans matched with branded sneakers. He also had a light blue cap. He looked like a matinee idol who came out straight from the television screen."Via? Are you okay?" Paolo asked her, while looking obviously worried.Via tries to regain her composure and smiled at Paolo. "Yes, I'm okay. By the way, why are you here?" she asked him.When she first saw him just a few months ago, she can't get his handsome face out from her mind. Her admiration and affection towards Paolo gets bigger and deeper as time goes by. She trying her hardest to hide his feelings towards him because her sister
After two hours of non-stop rehearsals, the director finally calls for a break. Via smilingly waited for Paolo and Serena to cone to the audience's seat, where she is right now.While she is waiting, she can't help but notice a girl who's staring at Paolo. She also noticed that the girl keeps on touching and flirting with Paolo. Via then turned her eyes to where Serena was. She's talking to their director, and she was too absorbed in their conversation that she doesn't notice anything.Via felt sorry for her sister, and for herself too... =============================Later that evening."I really hate that girl!"Via turned her attention to Serena and closed the book that she was reading. She then went to her sister's bed, who looks clearly annoyed."Who are you talking about?" Via asked, even though she already know who her sister hates."That Brianna! She was openly flirting with Paolo, and she's been doing it since our freshman year in high school!" she said it all in one breath
"Yes, sir! I promise that Serena will be home at exactly 11 pm. You don't have to worry about anything." Paolo reassures Serena and Via's father. "Okay, then. Via and I will be going back home now. I have to wake up early in the morning for my business meeting." Rafael suddenly informs them."We'll be going now, Paolo and Serena. Congratulations again." Via spoke again."Enjoy the party, guys." the old man finally bids them goodbye.Meanwhile, Via discreetly whispered at Serena."Tell me everything tomorrow, Serena. And by the way, watch out for Brianna, okay?" she started teasing her sister again."Oh, gosh. I hope I won't see much of Brianna at the party or else she will spoil my wonderful mood." Serena stated, while rolling her eyes heavenward."Well, goodluck with that. You should keep an eye on Paolo and Brianna." Via wished her sister the best of luck.After a few minutes, Serena watches her father and her sister walk away from the auditorium until they are out of sight.Her ey