Thirteen - Hannah Mae’s POV – I could feel glances from everyone in the room while we are doing our group activity. Everyone might seem to be busy with the activity but I could vaguely hear gossips about me and King. Like hello? It’s none of their business. Why are they butting their noses? “De Vera, are you done with the task 5?” One of my group mates asked me. They probably notice that I am completely far away from this world. “Uh… Yeah…” I answered out of senses. I immediately opened my book and look for a piece of ¼ sheet of paper where I wrote my answer. I hand it over to our team leader, Clarisse, and she takes it from me. I catch King looking at me from the corner of my eye. I immediately turn to him and meet his gaze but by the moment I lay eyes at him, he is already looking away. Everything feels awkward after he woke up from a few minutes of maybe shock after I kissed him. We all sat in a circular form and he sat across me. He was poking his pen in his paper while look
Fourteen - Daniel King’s POV – “Hey…” I heard a soft voice behind me. I was tidying my things when I look over my shoulder. Hannah was standing behind me with a small smile. “Hey.” I replied as I zip my backpack and put the straps on my shoulder before turning to her. She looks down when our eyes meet as she put her hands together, “Can we talk? Please?” She sounded like she was hesitating. I exhaled. Her voice sounded like she was begging. Don't be like that. It’s hurting me. I don't want her to be like that. I went closer to her, closing the gap between us. Our face are so close to each that the tip of our noses touch and I could feel her rapid warm breath. She was still looking at her fingers as she smiled. I gently hold her hand and caress it with my thumb. Her palms are cold. “I’m sorry. We'll talk about it.” My voice was deep and serious. A charming smile flashed in her face as she hold back my hand tighter. I tiptoe to reach her forehead and planted a kiss on it. Yes,
Fifteen - Hannah Mae's POV – “You look so gorgeous, sweetie.” My mom's compliment is the sweetest thing I ever heard aside from chocolates. She looked at me through my reflection on the mirror with a warm smile. I giggled as I examined my reflection through the mirror. Is this really me? Well, I should give the credits to the make-up and to mom make-up techniques. I look like a different person and exceptionally beautiful. “Are you ready?” I heard grandma's excitement as she walked towards us. I saw her through the reflection of the mirror and she was excited to go. I took one last glance at the mirror before turning to grandma, “I'm ready.” My heels click as I walked out of the room and passed by the hallway. I'm not used to wearing heels though this is my 2nd time wearing it. I'm still uncomfortable walking with it. “Relax, sweetie.” I felt my mom's presence behind me as she held my hand to support me, “Stand straight. Chin up. Breast out and walk with confidence.” She illust
Sixteen-Hannah Mae's POV –My classmates were gathered at the back stage of the gym after the performance. They were all chatting, laughing and teasing one another. But me, I'm here at our classroom. Standing alone in the center, lost in deep thoughts. Mom and grandma were at the gym, sitting at the bench and I told them that I will be at the back stage. But since I don't feel comfortable there, I'm all alone in the room.I'm kind of nervous despite after performing. I don't understand why. We did our best and the performance turned out great. But there is really something else. Something that can make my heart explode.My heart skipped a beat as I flinched when I felt warm arms suddenly wrapped around my waist. I felt a warm body touch against my back. I won't deny that I love how it felt to me. So comforting that it took all my troubles away.“Did I scared you?” His deep voice sends electricity down to my nerves.I grinned as I rest my arms on his, “Not really.”I felt his warm br
Seventeen-Daniel King's POV –(Ringtone playing)(Callalily- Stars)(A picture of you reminds me how the years have gone so lonely–)I heard my favorite song playing. It made my eyes slowly opened. I carefully sat on my bed, feels like my body is too heavy to move, and squeezed my eyes for a few times. I swivel my head to find where the song came from. I'm sure it’s here somewhere since I never bring my cellphone during school days.(Ringtone continues)(I'm saying I love you againAre you listening? –)I stared at the drawer of my table, beside the bed. I guess it came from there. I stood and was almost to tremble. My knees don't have enough strength to support my weight. It feels like numb and lifeless. But I still managed to get there and opened the drawer.Unknown number was flashing in the screen. It wasn't really my attitude to answer unknown calls but this one feels different.I picked my phone and swipe it up and it connected. I put my phone on my ear and waited for someo
Eighteen-Daniel King's POV -“Are you sure? I can come.” Hannah offered as she fixed a serious look at my eyes.I smiled at her, genuinely before I planted a small kiss on her forehead, “I’ll be fine.”Hannah smiled back at me. But she doesn't seem to be convince with my response. She just pulled me in for a hug and I did respond to it while rubbing my hand against her back.I broke the hug and look at her eyes. She seems so worried about me, seeing that my eyes ere swollen and reddish. But I gave her an assuring smile that could ease her worries. In that way, she won't overthink about anything.I placed my hand on her cheek and it made her giggled. I was relief to see her natural smile. I will never get used of seeing her smile.“I’ll be fine. Don't worry.” I assured her with my charming smile.As she pressed her lips, she reached for my hand that was on her cheek and put it down as she squeezed it, “I’ll see at school.”With my mischievous smile, I nodded. I opened the door with
Nineteen-Hannah Mae's POV –“Pass your answer sheets to the front.” Mr. Rosales ordered as he clapped his hand.I was almost to the last number but I guess I'll skipping it since it’s almost time. I handed my answer sheet to my classmate in front of me when King stole it from my hand. My brows furrowed as I followed it with my eyes.I blinked and I peered my eyes at him while he answered the last few numbers of my answer sheet.“Hey. What are you doing?” I asked.“Filling in your heart.” He gave me a quick look with a smirk and continued answering, “I mean filling in the blanks.”I wasn't able to make another protest until he finished. He gave me a playful wink as he passed it to my classmate in front of me.I frowned at him, “Sir will noticed it. You'll be in trouble.”He chuckled with confidence, “I’ll take care of it.”My lips were twitching as I surpassed a laughed and frowned at him. He was grinning at me as he secretly reach for my hand. He squeezed it and softly caressed it.
Twenty-Daniel King’s POV –I turned stone when I saw mom sitting across Aunty Emilia and grandpa hugging Hannah's grandma. This is what I am not prepared. I am not prepared for the truth that could ruin my world.Aunty Emilia sniffed as she wiped her cheeks, “Sit here, Hannah. We are discussing something important here.”Hannah fixed a puzzled look at Aunty Emilia, “Wh-what is happening?”“You won't believe it, dear but I finally found your Uncle Alexander.” Hannah's grandma said with a smile while holding on grandpa's arm.Hannah's eyebrows furrowed, “Wh-what do you m-mean?” She stuttered and her lips seemed shaking.“This is your Uncle Alexander, my bother.” Her grandma was so happy though a tear escape from her eyes as she looked at grandpa, “And that is his daughter, Jenalyn.” She said as she glanced at mom, “And that guy is his grandson, King.” She said as she pointed her finger at me.I felt my eyes getting wet as I closed it. I swallowed the knot forming in my throat. My hear