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CAPTIVE

BECKY POV

After the ball, we all laughed before heading out to the auditorium to change and take pictures for our souvenirs.

It was around 11 PM when we decided to go home since it was getting late. I had a flight tomorrow afternoon, so I wanted to get a few more hours of sleep.

"We can drop you off at your house if you want, Becky," Freen offered, her voice laced with concern.

"No, it's okay. My driver is on his way, so you should go ahead and rest," I replied, trying to sound reassuring.

Hanna frowned. "Are you sure? There's no one else here outside of the school. What if someone tries to do something bad to you?"

I gave her a slight smile. "There's still a light here; I feel safe while waiting for my driver," I reassured them, trying to sound confident.

Ken's brow furrowed. "Why didn't you bring your car, Beck? You know it's hard to wait here."

"Yeah, I know, Ken!" I said, my voice tinged with frustration. "But I was in a hurry earlier today, so I just let our driver take me here to school."

Freen nodded, pulling me into a hug and kissing my cheek. "Be careful, love. You know I'll still love you!" she said, her voice light and playful. I playfully elbowed her.

"Crazy!" I exclaimed, laughing at her antics.

Hanna groaned. "That's enough! ang sakit niyo sa mata!"

Ken, always the tease, chimed in, "Nagseselos Ka Lang Sa kanila ei?" Anang ken habang si Hanna ay binabatukan Siya.

I laughed at their banter, but Ken continued, his voice dripping with mock seriousness. "Ouch, Hanna, that hurts!"

Ken's playful jab distracted me from their conversation.

Freen, noticing the escalating banter, intervened with a chuckle. "Oh, that's enough, guys! Pero totoo bang may nagselos nga rito."

Hanna scoffed. "Excuse me? Ako magselos. Never ano."

Hades, ever the mischievous one, teased, "So ano? Kaunting selos, haha!"

Hanna rolled her eyes at Hades and hit his shoulder playfully, making Ken laugh.

"Bess, where going first?" Ken asked, his voice warm.

They waved at me before getting into Ken's car.

"Bye, babe!" Freen shouted, her voice filled with a playful energy.

Becky shook her head at Freen's loud shout, her lips twitching into a smile.

"See you tomorrow, Becky?" Hanna asked, her voice filled with genuine warmth.

"Bye, Beck?" Hades added, his tone light.

"Bye, Bess. Be careful, okay!" Ken said, his voice laced with concern.

"Saranghae, Becky! See you tomorrow," Freen exclaimed, blowing a kiss in my direction.

Then Ken drove the car away, leaving me standing alone in the quiet parking lot.

"Pssh! Mga baliw talaga!" I chuckled to myself, shaking my head.

I waved at their departing car, feeling a mix of sadness about leaving tomorrow and happiness that Freen and I were okay. Even though our romantic relationship didn't work out, at least we were still friends.

While waiting for my driver, I thought of calling Freen. It would help pass the time and ease my boredom.

"Beck? Is there a problem?" Freen answered, her voice laced with concern.