Echoes of the Fall: Her Leap, His Abyss [BOOK 1]

Chapter 3: She was set aside

Chapter 3

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"I don't know why you're always spacing out these days but I'll just let you know that you're starting to creep me out"

I was brought back to reality when Dove suddenly spoke behind me.

"Sorry Dove, I just can't help it..."

"Kalea, you're my friend and even tho I hate tolerating your delusion I'm always here to listen..."

It's just me and Dove eating in the cafeteria right now since may tinatapos pa yung tatlo sa classroom.

"Can I have your advice on this? You know that I like this guy for seven years already, and he shows no sign of hope for me yet one day he suddenly send a signal that makes me bend on my knees for him again...."

I'm talking about the kiss... damnnnnnn

"I know you're head over heels to that Favian Soren Merciales dude.. Yeah, he's freaking HOT but I don't know why you and Kezy likes red flag guys like him..."

"Di ka pa ba nagka crush kahit isang beses man lang, Dove?"

"Nope, not in a million years that will happen. Para naman sa hinihingi mong advice ang masasabi ko lang ay, you're too naive. Seven years liking him or whatsoever is stupid... Kung ako sayo, madami pa dyan. You'll find someone better"

Well, sana nga ganun kadali...

It was my 10th birthday, we had a disney princess theme party for me. All of my classmates, friends, and relatives were there. My parents got busy with the visitors so as Kuya Kameron. It was also the day I met Ian. Yup! I was 10 when my little heart fell inlove. He's already 18 that time. Kuya Kam is his best friend that's why he was invited.

I was minding my own business playing my Ipad in the pool area when 2 girls approached me. I don't know them, maybe they were children of my parent's business partners or what...

They tried to take my Ipad away from me. Nag agawan kami at nahulog yung Ipad ko sa pool. I tried to reach it when one of the girls pushed me... No one was there since everyone is so busy inside and there's a loud music playing in the background.

I was panicking and screaming for help when the girls suddenly run away making me alone crying there. I was about to give up when a strong pair of arms grabbed me to the side of the pool.

I can't breathe...

I still remember those eyes who brought me back to life. Since that day, I can't get him off my mind. He was my hero...

Mula non, lagi ko siyang sinusundan. I became vocal of my feelings for him. But he just laughed it off when I confessed to him in my 14th Birthday.

"You're young and just experiencing puberty Kal... Yes, I saved you but it doesn't mean a thing to me... Kahit sinong nasa kalagayan ko noon gagawin yun..."