𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐞

Episode 19

Phuwin tried contacting Pond multiple times, but each call went unanswered. Growing increasingly concerned, he decided to visit Pond's house. Upon arriving, he was taken aback by the opulence of Pond's mansion, standing hesitantly at the gate.

Suddenly, a car honked, startling Phuwin. A lady emerged from the car and inquired about his presence. Nervously, Phuwin explained that he came to meet Pond and was a fellow classmate. To his surprise, the lady smiled warmly and introduced herself as Pond's mom. Phuwin felt a mix of embarrassment and awe.

Guiding him inside the expansive mansion, Pond's mom led Phuwin to Pond's room. The encounter with Pond's affluent lifestyle left Phuwin feeling both impressed and out of place.
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Phuwin nervously knocked on Pond's door, and a muffled "come in" invited him inside. Pond, looking surprised, acknowledged his presence but continued to focus on his work. Phuwin gathered the courage to explain they needed to work on an assignment together.

Pond nodded in agreement, and they delved into the assignment. As time passed, a maid interrupted, informing them that dinner was ready. Phuwin, glancing at his phone and realizing how late it was, hastily began packing his belongings. However, Pond, grabbing his wrist, stopped him in his tracks.

Confused, Phuwin questioned Pond's actions. Pond calmly suggested they have dinner first, and then he would drop Phuwin off. Phuwin, trying to decline, found Pond undeterred. Pond proposed that Phuwin either join him at the dinner table voluntarily or be carried there by Pond himself.

Phuwin, still puzzled, saw Pond shaking his head and then, unexpectedly, found himself being carried by Pond. The embarrassment on Phuwin's face was evident as Pond confidently took him to the dinner table.
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As Dunk attended his class, thoughts of Phuwin lingered in his mind. Lost in contemplation, he was caught off guard when a ball whizzed past him. However, it was promptly caught by Joong. Their eyes locked momentarily, creating an unexpected moment of connection.

Breaking the eye contact, Dunk intended to walk away, but Joong intercepted him. Initiating a conversation, Joong suggested starting anew. Dunk, hesitating for a moment, eventually nodded in agreement. Joong, wearing a mischievous smile, considered it a cool start. He introduced himself as Joong, the senior, and extended a casual greeting.

Dunk reciprocated with a nod, "Hi, I'm Dunk. Nice to meet you." Their brief interaction concluded with nods, and Dunk headed to his class where his friends awaited him.

In the class, Dunk's friends noticed him entering with a thoughtful expression. Lily asked, "Dunk, what happened? You seem lost."

Dunk, still processing the encounter with Joong, shared, "I ran into Joong in the hallway. It was... interesting. He wants to start with a fresh start."

Ethan raised an eyebrow, "Joong, the bully ?"

Dunk nodded, "Yes, him. It was unexpected, to say the least."

Lily added playfully, "Maybe he's turning over a new leaf."

Dunk chuckled, "Well, he did suggest a fresh start. Let's see how it goes." The friends continued their discussion, wondering about the potential shifts in dynamics with Joong.
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Flashback~
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After gym class, emma walked to the locker room and move to one of the stalls to take a shower.

Girls are talking and gossiping outside and she wait until it's all silent.

Once it is, emma wrapped a towel around herself  and walked out, only to find Victoria .

But she watch they way her eyes travel down her wet body.

Emma can't help but look at her too. Smooth and perfect skin. Such a curvaceous body.

Pretty freckles cover body and face, her eyes a spectacular hazel color. She lift your eyes to hers and watch as she makes her way towards me. My breathe hard and fast, her eyes heating every inch of your skin as she stares.

I hate her....don't I? I thought. Once she's close to touch, she beings her hand and moves aside a stand of hair from my face. "My loser," she said, smiled and walked away, leaving you breathless.
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As Emma sat in her class, her thoughts were consumed by the encounter with Victoria. The memory of their interaction played vividly in her mind. She pondered on the underlying dynamics of their relationship, the nuances of Victoria's behavior, and the unspoken connection between them.

The classroom buzzed with lectures and discussions, but Emma's attention was elsewhere. Lily, sitting beside her, noticed the distraction. "Emma, you seem lost. Everything okay?" she inquired.

Emma sighed, "It's just... Victoria. Our encounter earlier was strange. I can't quite figure her out."

Lily, intrigued, leaned closer, "What happened? Spill the details."

Emma recounted the incident with Victoria, the unexpected compliment, and the mysterious vibe she felt. "It's like there's more to her than meets the eye. I can't decide if it's genuine friendliness or something else."

Ethan, who overheard the conversation, chimed in, "Victoria is a puzzle, that's for sure. But maybe there's more to it. People can surprise you."

Dunk, joining the conversation, added, "True, first impressions can be deceiving. Maybe give her a chance, see where it goes."

Emma nodded thoughtfully, "You're right. I'll keep an open mind. Who knows, maybe there's more to Victoria than I initially thought."

As the class continued, Emma couldn't shake off the curiosity about Victoria and what their future interactions might unveil.