Everyone rejoices for our success, not only the High School community, our teachers, classmates, friends even my parents who was not expecting something big like this, becomes ecstatic upon knowing that their introvert daughter fearlessly participated in the debate competition. My mom was right, I have a lot of potential, all I need is motivation. Then what makes me motivated? Is it the rejection from Edward, is it the support from Aeon, or is it the new environment I have today?
Ae, have you noticed, starting this morning, girls are trying to get a glimpse of you. How many love letters and gifts did you receive again?
Matt if I were them, they need to start diverting their attention, either to you or to Chris, so to avoid being broken hearted. Bern implied.
Celine, someone wants to give this to you. Dexter gave me a folded letter, while I am oblivious of what's happening.
From whom? Lance as protective as ever, tried to know the sender but Dexter just left without a word.
Curious, we opened and read what was inside.
"Celine, congratulations! Not only pretty but you are also talented! I like you! You always complete my day! 😊"
Hmmm... a suitor! No way! Not going to happen! Lance said defensively.
What's the sense if he doesn't want to be recognize. How can I thank him? Then I give Lance a wink.
Then he whispered, "You trust me, don't you? you want to know who he is? Then let's catch him together!", my response are all nods and some giggles as if he tickles me.
But behind us, we haven't noticed the four pair of eyes that are silently observing.
Hmm... I smell jelly ace! Matt announce so loud and the whole class heard him.
Nope. We don't smell anything. Some responded.
Aeon walk out of the room, followed by Chris.
Lance, Celine, I want to eat a jelly ace! A pouting Matt tried to catch our attention.
Then tomorrow, I'll bring some for you. Lance answered him.
Wow, a love letter! Who gave it? Let me see! Matt snatch and read it.
It's a waste! He doesn't want to be known. Lance explained.
Just give him time, maybe the guy is not yet ready. If you happen to know him, let him know that I appreciate it.
Aeon heard everything, he's with Chris and just standing beside the door. They went inside upon seeing that our Science teacher is fast approaching.
On that very day, Aeon decided not to walk with me, he just told me that something important came up.
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The week passed by so quickly and today will be our last day of class before the holiday break. Everyone is in the vacation mood. Teachers decided not to conduct a formal lesson and just gave the students lenient time to enjoy each other's company.
We are going back to Naples tomorrow, and spend the holidays with our relatives and friends. We will not be meeting for a while Celine. I'm going to miss you. Here, I'm sure you will like it. He gave me a paper bag with a huge box inside. I immediately recognize the delectable smell, the delicious fresh bake breads made by his Mom.
You're so sweet Lance. Thank you, and to your Mom as well. Then I hug him, he's really becoming a great friend to me, a protective brother, second to Chad.
Sorry, I didn't have a gift now, but I'll make sure to send it at your house. I shyly told him, but he doesn't have any idea that I already put it inside his bag when we are having lunch.
It's fine Celine, with or without gift, I'm already thankful to have you.
Oh, you're so sweet! Don't tell me that letters were from you?
Hey, I'd rather tell it to you personally than to be anonymous. And in the first place, my handwriting is way better that him, whoever he is.
Right anyways, you better enjoy your vacation.
Lance, how about my gift? Matt again, started his antics.
Don't worry, each of you will also have one, then he distributes the paper bags to Aeon, Matt, Bern, and Chris.
Goodness gracious, my angel. I love you Lance! You're the only one who remembers me, unlike these three. Matt said sulkily.
Matt, I will send my gift to your house too. I don't know his address but same with Lance, the gifts of Matt, Chris Bern and Aeon were already inside their bags.
Don't bother Celine, someone might get mad at me, a kiss will do! While he pouts as if he's waiting to be kiss.
Then let's meet later. I'll give you that kiss.
Where? Aeon immediately ask, while staring at us.
In her dreams! Lance wittedly answers, then I gave him a high five! I'll come with you Matt. I also wanted to be kiss.
Very bad, naughty girl. Matt reaction is so precious, he's annoyed because he thought it's all true. Then we all laugh at him.
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Chasing Sunset (COMPLETED)
Romansa'Sunsets are not always sad endings. But our fairy tale has not even began to be ended so soon, and I'm not prepared to depart his kingdom yet." I'm Celine, I'm not a princess, but I love chasing sunset. However, this same sunset will lead me to fi...
