[quote][align=center]@ maree12: ahaha... chin may appear hard but i don't think she could resist brian's charm. haha @ cutiegal: aww. tnx. i hope u'll continue reading. eniwei, a friend of mine started fixing a blog in wordpress to compile my works. i'll tell u when it's done. @ ashley_pain15: rily. tnx. gud luck 4 u 2.[/align][/quote] [u][i][b]Chapter 6[/b][/i][/u] I went out of the auditorium after Brian sang. I don’t know why but I just did. I proceeded to the football field where I was all alone. I sat on one of the benches and released my hair from my ponytail and let it be blown by the. I need time to think. I need to think. **2 days ago** “Don’t you understand? I told you that you can’t continue being with me. We should end this or else I would be doing things against the will of my mother. I tried so much to convince her that I could handle being with you yet she simply do not agree! You know my situation.” “She wouldn’t agree at first but let me talk to her. Chin, we can work this out.” “We wouldn’t. Things are complicated at home. I’ve never experienced anything like this before.” “Am I not worth the sacrifice?” “For God’s sake Christian, we’re only in junior high! Do you expect me to sacrifice my family for—“ “Am I not worth the sacrifice Chin?!” I turned my back at him and tears fell from my eyes. “You don’t have to answer. I think I know your answer anyway.” ** “I’m sorry if you’re not worth the sacrifice,” I whispered as I cry silently. “They say a lady’s tears are too precious to just fall. Take the handkerchief and let it catch your tears,” I recognized the voice and so I accepted the handkerchief. I was relieved that at least somebody was with me. “Why do you seem to appear whenever I need somebody?” “It’s probably destiny,” he smiled as he said it. “Destiny? You’re crazy!” I said while laughing. “Brian Fortes. Senior. CAT officer. Football player. Plus, I’m from the school you hate most, SCU.” Then he extended his hand. I shook his hand and replied, “Chin Suarez, Junior. Staff Writer. Debater. Ex-vocalist. Proud to be studying inDiWA. I’m a part-time actress too, as you had seen. Not to mention, a very good actress.” “Well, if those tears were part of your acting then you’re a very good actress, indeed.” I laughed again. I see, so Brian isn’t only cute. He’s got a nice attitude too. I told him all about Christian. “Christian Verceluz is the guy I like. He’s the same age as I am and is courting me actually but my mother didn’t like the idea. My mother took this against me that she wouldn’t even talk or bother to look at me. Because of that, I decided to follow my mother even though it was against what I really feel...” I told Brian everything including the fight Christian and I had just two days ago. “If he had been able to say those kinds of things it means that he values you. I’m sure he’ll understand it but give him some time first. It’s not that easy to move on.” After that, we talked about other stuffs. He probably was trying to make me get rid of whatever was bothering me. At least, he managed to do it even for just a while. Suddenly, his cell phone rang. “Excuse me.” “Sure, take it.” After a minute or two, he came back. “They’re looking for me already. We should probably head back to the auditorium.” “Go ahead; I’ll follow after a few minutes.” “Are you sure?” “Yes. Don’t worry, I’ll be fine.” He smiled and left. He’s one busy guy. I sat alone and checked my watch. We’ve been talking for almost an hour! I fixed my hair into a ponytail again because if Princess sees me with my hair down, she’ll know something is wrong. I only let my hair down either when something is bothering me or I am overjoyed. I can’t remember when I started being like that but that’s the way I am. I stood up from where I was seated and circled the whole field. In time, you will be over me, Christian; I’ll be over you as well. That’s a promise. ** “Hey Chin! Let me remind you that tomorrow will be the deadline of your article.” “Yes Ate Belle. You’ll have it first thing in the morning.” “We also have a session this Saturday to prepare for the official journalism contest, the DSPC, remember?” “Yes. Yes. I will be there. Can I go now?” “Okay. Go ahead; I know you are excited to see your old friends. Take Care” “Thanks Ate Belle! Bye!” It’s been a month since we had the training in SCU. Brian and I didn’t manage to keep in touch. I wasn’t able to get his number or his e-mail add or anything. At first there is a bit of disappointment on my part (he was cute and nice!) but after a while, I got over it. Christian and I are trying to avoid each other too. Although we try to talk sometimes, it is always limited to short chats. Today, my friends and I are going to have a little get-together with some of our other close pals who transferred already. I’m really excited already. We fixed to meet in McDonalds since there will only be around eight of us. I’m so happy that I will be able to see my friends again. This time, we’ll be complete. We were supposed to meet by 5P.M. and I am 15 minutes late. That’s okay. Better lat than never, haha. When I reached McDo, they were all there already. I smiled when I entered. “Ohmigosh. You’re such a prima donna!” Princess exclaimed. “Don’t make such a big deal out of this, Cess. I needed to talk to Ate Belle first before I could go here.” “Take a seat anyway. Barby and the others had been waiting for a long time here” “I’m sorry guys. I didn’t mean to make—“ I was cut short when I saw the guy heading towards our table. [i]“Why is he here?”[/i]