It is starting to become worse. The rumours, I mean. A lot of them have been circulating the idea that Felisha and Gabrielle were a thing, but it quickly ends out of jealousy for mine and Eliot’s modeling work. “This is such a mess. I thought that clearing our relationship would be the end of it.” I say, scrolling through social media and reading all the news about Felisha and Gabrielle. Just as I am reading an article, Xander snatches my phone. “Hey!” “That’s enough of that!” Xander scolds me, glowering like there's no tomorrow. I assure you that Xander and I are friends. He’s only acting grumpy because he is supposed to tutor me. “You read a lot more of those articles than your textbooks.” “At least articles have scoops.” I point out. “The textbook can help you get a score on the test.” Xander retorts. Damn it. He’s got a good point. With a defeated sigh, I slump on my seat. Sheen lets out a mocking laugh, earning a slap at the back of his head from Sandy. “You’re one to t
I screwed up. Because of what Sandy told me, I have a hard time focusing on the test. It got to the point where I don’t even know if I earned enough points to pass. All I remember is that I answered a few, but then started filling in and circling letters when it was almost time. Thankfully, it was a multiple choice question, so I have about a 25% chance of getting a question right. “So, how did you do on the exam?” I jolt from my train of thoughts when Xander looks back at me from his seat. “English is so easy.” I say, smiling. Honestly, I believe that it was the only test that I believe that I have done well. “Great. Did you do well on the grammar exam at the back?” “What’s grammar and was there a question at the back of the test paper?” “...” “...” Xander tries to smile. “A-Anyway, we just finished our math exam. How well did you do on that?” I stare at him. “D, B, B, C, A, C, D, A, B, C.” “What?” “That’s my answer for the first ten questions of the multiple choice on the
I try to think of reasons why the two of them would be hanging out together, but my mind keeps drawing a blank, save for one. I need Xander’s gaze and to make some hand gestures that I know he’d understand. ‘If she’s keeping you hostage, do you want me to beat her up?’ I merely punched my right fist to my left while discreetly looking at Vanessa before meeting Xander’s eyes again. Immediately, Xander got the message and was aggressively shaking his head. “Hey, you’re Gabrielle, right?” Ethan starts to wonder while looking at Xander. He already knows Gabrielle’s true identity is Xander, so he is trying his best to keep things normal. Ethan, thank goodness he is not a useless companion, begins to ask the question that has been bothering me. “Who are you with?” You know what? Forget what I just said. He just asked the wrong question. Still, I have to admit that it is better than nothing. Xander starts to turn to Vanessa. His face frowns uncomfortably when she starts to cling to him
Three days after the announcement of Gabrielle’s relationship, Gabrielle cut off all communications with me, even with his friends. I have been so busy with work and my math remedials that I wasn’t able to spend enough time dealing with Xander. Hell, it’s already too difficult to get him to talk! I can’t understand that guy! Before, he was dead set on keeping me away from his friends, thinking that I would hurt them. But look at him now! Isn’t he the one hurting his friends by trying to avoid them?! Honestly, what a hypocrite! I have only suppressed my urge to run to him and demand answers because I am trying my best to finish and pass my remedial exam. Thankfully, today is the last day, and I can finally get some answers. After answering my test paper, I rush to the front and submitted to the professor. “Here!” I slam my paper to the desk, making him almost drop his phone. “I’m done!” “O-Okay, miss Hai—” Before he can even begin to finish his sentence, I am already out of the
I am just enjoying getting pampered by the makeup artist in my private room in the studio when I hear a loud knock on my door. “Hailey!” Xander’s booming voice is enough to startle my hair and makeup artists from their work. Despite how angry Xander sounds, I can’t help but smile. “Oh, boy. It seems like I have a guest!” I clasp my hands together in fake delight before looking at my hair and makeup artists. “Would you two mind to leave and let the kind visitor inside?” The two look at me strangely. The word ‘crazy’ might not be so far from their minds at my reaction. They start to excuse themselves and open the door for me, letting Xander, dressed as Gabrielle, head inside. He looks furious, obviously. Why wouldn’t he be? I just did something that I knew he wouldn’t like. “Hi, Gabrielle. I am so glad that you can make it.” I batted my eyelashes innocently and clasped my hands together. “Hai—Felisha, what is the meaning of this!?” He tries to keep his voice low, but considering
When Romeo told me to trust him, I almost threw him out the window. The moment he said it, he reminded me of those suspicious scam artists that you meet in malls that offer you fake insurances. Romeo did not fully tell me what his plan was. He just told me that I should trust him. Even though I have a bad feeling about it, I just agreed because Romeo told me that it has a high chance of Xander coming to us on his own, though I seriously doubt that. The next morning, I came to regret trusting Romeo. When I woke up, I checked my notifications first. I know I hate social media, but I can’t help it since my account as Felisha has been tagged by numerous accounts of congratulations. The reason for that is because Ethan Sky just announced that he and Felisha Hughes are in a relationship. Was I angry? Of course! Did I shove him in the locker like a bully when I saw him at school? Hell, no. That’s too mean. I just pinned him to the wall while grabbing hold of the collar of his
Romeo’s plan sucks. For a while, it did work. I noticed Xander sparing us glances at school whenever he could. He would occasionally stalk us, which is weird considering that it’s Xander. We all know that Xander has a proud personality, which is why it is something that he will never do. Weirdo. One time, I have had enough of the awkwardness between us, and I try to approach him myself, but he just runs away like a scared cat. Again, he’s a weirdo. We did speak for a short time and it seems like he is starting to open up a bit, but whenever I mention Vanessa, his mood starts to change and he avoided me once more. Romeo and I were thinking about “breaking up” since the plan seems to be failing. There aren’t that much sponsors who wants Ethan, Felisha, Vanessa, and Gabrielle in one screen because the ship of Felisha and Gabrielle are still too strong that they are afraid of backlashes from them. Over the course of pretending to be lovers, I hate to admit it, but Romeo and I ha
Precilla Mendelev is an actress, but these days, she is more known to be a gameshow host and a distinct vlogger. I guess that she loves her job so much that she can’t help but incorporate her job to her birthday. I did not realize it, but I guess that’s the purpose of the stadium built at the center of her garden. Talk about dedication.The games are designated by pair, and from what we have heard from Vanessa, it appears that she wants to win them all and prove that she and Xander are the best pair out there.That being said, she was the first to volunteer herself and Xander for the first game.“I need one more pair!” Precilla declares, her gaze fixed on the guests gathered in the garden around the stadium. Most of the audience here are teens, who are dressed so fancy that it would not be good for them to move around. Plus, given how the girls have obviously had their hair and make-up done for this party, I doubt that any of them would volunteer. The first game has not been anno