Hi, hello, kumustaaaa?! :) Pasensya na po at ngayon lang nakapag-update, nabusy po sa Thesis eh. By the way, salamat sa mga sumusuporta sa WC ! :) And I hope you will also support my upcoming stories.. Naisulat na po sa notebook, hindi lang po talaga maitype-type. Sinong willing maging sekretarya jan? biro lang :D
This is it! I hope you'll like it.. Thanks for waiting and Godbless us all!
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Ann’s POV:
I stared at the mirror while I’m brushing my teeth. I can’t get his voice out of my mind! The way he say my name..that “EHN”.. I know it wasn’t Sam but I don’t want to assume that it was James either! I mean, why would he call me? Why would he answer sam’s phone—IT DOESNT MAKE SENSE RIGHT?
SIGH. Why am I thinking too much about that simple thing? I’m going crazy—really!
I need to focus. That’s just nothing, right? If it was James, I shouldn’t bother that much, right?
Ann: CALM DOWN ANN. IT WAS NOTHING..
After taking a shower and clearing mind, I decided to practice my angles.
I asked permission and went to random places to practice. I know I’m still a beginner, but I have to admit that I’m pretty awesome—AND I’M JUST KIDDING. I still suck -_____-
It was a windy afternoon and I guess it’s a perfect time to go to the playground. Lately, I’ve been fond of being alone, taking pictures, drinking coffee, and living healthy. One thing that I learned from the past was to never let anybody take your real self away just because of love. Because of my experience, I learned that being alone is not that bad at all! ^____^
I enjoyed the swing, the kids running around, the leaves being blown by the strong wind, the laughter and ice cream, of course! I also took a lot of pictures which were awesome (nothing beats self-support, people!)
On my way home, I checked my phone and realized that Sam has called me gazillion times and I failed to answer all of it. I dialled his number and luckily, he picked up.
o-o-o-o
Sam: hey I got worried.
Ann: oh sorry Sam, I was busy practicing. So what’s up?
Sam: oh..uh..are you busy?
Ann: hmm.. I guess not (chuckles) wanna hang out?
Sam: YEAH! (clears his throat) oh.. uhm.. I mean, yeah sure..want me to pick you up? Actually, there’s this thing..
Ann: if you’re busy, we could hang-out some other time..
Sam: no that’s not what I mean, can you...come over? We’re hanging out at my place..
They’re hanging out? I think Ericka ‘s there.. Should I come?
Sam: ann?
Ann: oh.. uhm.. is...
Sam: (interrupts) yeah, they’re here.. if you don’t feel like..you know..being with them, I can pick you up and let’s go somewhere else..
Ann: Oh no! I’m okay. I’ll be there..
Sam: are you...sure?
Ann: Yeah. Don’t worry Sam. I’m good.
Sam: Where are you? I’ll pick you up..
Ann: uh.. I’m at the playground..
Sam: the same playground?
Ann: Yeah (chuckles) I’ll be waiting..
Sam: okay princess.. I’ll be there right away.
o-o-o-o
He’s really..different..:)
Narrator’s POV:
Sam picked Ann up and they went to his place. Before going in, Sam held Ann’s wrist. She just looked at him and smiled.
Ann: (smiles) don’t worry, I’m okay.
Sam: are you sure? Can you really—
Ann: Yes Sam, I can. I know I can.
Sam: (smiles weakly) You’re making me feel bad..
Ann: (confused) why?
Sam: because you don’t need me anymore (frowns)
Ann: (chuckles) Oh Sam.. I still need you.. I will always need you (smiles sweetly)
Sam: (clearing his throat) oh.. uh..uh.. let’s go?
Ann: (chuckles) okay Sam.
Sam opened the door and Ann hid behind him; maybe because she’s still nervous.
Sam: hey guys.
All of them looked at him and Ann slowly revealed herself to them. They were really shocked to see her with Sam. Bret looked at Ann from her sneakers, her white simple jeans, her loose top and loosened hair which dangled on her shoulders.
Ann: (smiles awkwardly) hi, guys.
James seemed frozen to his seat while Ericka stared at her sharply. Ann just chuckled and looked at Sam.
Ann: It seems like we really did surprise them, right? (chuckles)
Sam: yeah (chuckles awkwardly)
Bret welcomed Ann and Ryan gave her a seat. They were watching movies and eating—a lot. James was still stunned and couldn’t get his eyes off Ann who was busy scanning her camera. Sam offered her a drink and sat beside her. He leaned closer to see the pictures and they would secretly giggle. Sam would sometimes whisper to Ann and she would hit him gently. James just stared at them, trying his very best to act normal. He would also try to get closer to Ericka to convince everyone that he wasn’t affected at all and that he was really happy.
Ericka: So Ann..
Everyone got silent..
Ericka: How are you?
Ann: (smiles) I’m good. How about you, Ericka?
Ericka: (smiles fakely) Really good, too! I’m happy with James..
Ann: (smiles) Good. I’m happy for the both of you.
Ericka: We’re planning to get engaged, actually. Just sayin’. (smiles mischievously)
Ann felt a bam on her chest but she immediately tried to erase it.
Ann: (clears her throat) Oh, great! (chuckles fakely)
Ericka: We’re planning a beach wedding (clings to James) right, babe?
No matter how much she said to herself that it was over, she could still feel pain inside her.. Ann tried to smile naturally but Sam noticed how uneasy she was..
Sam: (looks at Ann sweetly) What about you, Ann?
Ann: (distracted) uh.. what?
Sam: What kind of wedding would you like? (smiles)
Bret suddenly spitted out his drink.
Bret: (wipes his mouth) oh.. sorry..
Ann: uh.. (thinks) I want a unique wedding; maybe a wedding where I would wear a unique bridal gown.
Ryan: you want to wear a gown? (shocked) wow, Ann. You really have changed!
Ann: (nods) Wedding day is a very special day. Wedding day is where I would walk down the aisle and see the man of my dreams waiting for me at the altar. I would slowly walk down and he would smile at me..When I reach the altar, he would hold my hand and .. (sighs) everything would be really magical (looks at sam) right, Sam?
Bret, once again, spitted his drink
Ryan: hey, are you okay, dude? (taps bret’s back)
Bret: (clears his throat) yeah.. (drinks)
Sam: (smiles weakly) what kind of house would you like, Ann?
Bret: (spits his drinks)
Ryan: DUDE? SERIOUSLY??
Ann: (thinks) hmm..just a simple house will do Sam. (giggles)
Sam: your wish is my command (smiles)
James: (breathes hard while glaring at Ann) cool.
Ericka: (pissed-off) HEY JAMES! PEEL THIS APPLE, WILL YOU?!
Ryan: You can eat it without peeling it off, Ericka.
Ericka: I want him to peel it (raising her eyebrow)
James: fine. (grabs the apple)
James was peeling the apple while Ericka was having a phone call. They went back to their business and Sam and Ann continued their conversation about weddings. James accidentally cut his thumb; maybe because his heart was protesting inside him when Sam said that he wanted to grant all Ann’s wishes about her dream wedding. He groaned and sucked his thumb. He went to Ericka just to catch her attention and to let her see the cut.
Ericka: not now babe, I’m talking to someone (looks at the cut) it isn’t that big (rolls her eyes) I’ll be outside. Tsk..
Ericka continued talking to the phone while making her way out.
James went back to his seat and started to peel the apple again. Blood started peeking at his thumb and it distracted Ann. No matter how much she wanted to ignore it, she was still worried.
Ann: (looks at Sam) hey.. (whispers) do you have a first-aid kit?
Sam: (looks at james)
Sam noticed the blood on James thumb and looked at Ann.
Sam: (sighs) I’ll get it.
He knew that Ann was still worried and it breaks his heart. They were happy discussing about weddings and now, she ended up caring for James again. He went to get the kit and handed it over to Ann. James went to the kitchen to wash the apples that had turned to brown. He put them in a bowl full of water and squeezed his thumb to let the blood out. Ann followed him and was hesitant to approach James but when she saw the cut, she went over..
Ann: hurts bad?
James was shocked to see her.
James: y..yeah.. (looks at Ann)
Ann: here, let me help.
She held his hand and washed it again. James couldn’t believe that Ann was holding his hand.
He missed her..
He missed the softness of her hands..
Ann: (applies the ointment) You should be careful next time, James.. (blows the cut)
James wanted to hug her. He wanted to say how much he missed her but all he did was stared at her as the memories of the past seemed to haunt him..
James: (swallows hard) thanks.
Ann: (smiles weakly) no problem.
James: want some..apples? It’s your favourite..
Ann: (shakes her head) no thanks, I’m good.
James: you sure? (clears his throat) you..you didn’t answer my calls..
Ann: eh?
James: (rubs his nape) you know, after you—after we ..broke up..
Ann: (smiles weakly) We didn’t broke up, James. You made me leave; you wanted me to leave..
James: What if..I wanted you..to stay..
Ann was shocked to hear those words form James but she snapped on her senses and smiled weakly.
Ann: (clears her throat) I should go; Ericka might see us..
James: (sighs) oh.. thanks again.
Ann: (smiles awkwardly) bye..
She grabbed the kit and went out of the kitchen..
Sam: So guys, I’m planning to organize a fashion show; maybe at the beach resort or something.
Bret: That’s a nice idea! Can we invite Fretzie?
Ann: (grabs some chips) my sister’s busy, Bret. (eats the chips)
Bret: (sighs) As expected.
Sam: (looks at Ann) Can you be our photographer?
Ann: (smiles) sure; but I think I need a partner (thinks) oh right! I know someone who can be my partner and they own resorts, too!
Sam: really? Can you contact her?
Ann: actually he’s a boy. I met him during the annual gathering.
Sam: (raising his eyebrow) a boy?
Bret: got a problem with that Sammie? (grins)
Sam: oh..uhm.. nothing..
Ann: I can ask for his contact (smiles)
Ericka went inside and sat.
Ericka: did I miss something? (looks around) wait, where’s my boyfriend? Tss (shouts) JAMES! WHERE’S MY APPLES?!
James went out of the kitchen carrying the bowl.
Ericka: where have you been babe? What took you so long?
James: (hands the bowl to Ericka) here.
Ericka: thanks babe! You’re the best! (grins) so? What are you guys talking about?
Sam: we’re planning to organize a fashion show at a beach. Are you in?
Ericka: that’s exciting! We could invite guests. (looks at Ann) You should come..
Sam: actually she’s part of it; she would be our photographer.
Ericka: WHAT?! Imean, is she even professional?
Ann: I have a partner.
Sam: And besides, it’s not that big. Just a small fashion show and the proceeds will go to charities. Are you okay with that?
Ann: Sounds fun (smiles)
Bret: So, we should get working next week, right? Can you contact that “boy” Ann?
Ann: (snorts) right away.
James: I could call Lauren for assistance..
Sam: Alright! It’s settled then!
Ryan: Can Jenny join?
Ann: don’t worry, I got that Ryan (winks)
Ryan: thanks (grins)
After a couple of discussion, Sam approached Ann.
Sam: hey,it’s getting late. I’ll send you home.
Ann: (looks at her watch) oh you’re right. I should go.
Sam: (looks at everyone) I’ll be back; I’ll just send her home..
Ann grabbed her bagpack and bid goodbye. Sam slipped his wrist on ann’s waist and lead her to the door.
Ann: bye guys! (smiles)
James’s POV:
Fuck. Just fuck. Fuck everything! How can this happen?! THIS IS BULLSHIT! THIS IS CRAP! I HATE EVERYTHING!
James: (breathes hard) damn.
Ericka: hey babe, can you please make me—
James: will you shut up? I’m not your slave! (sighs)
Ericka: what?! What did you just say?!
James: fuck-off, Ericka. I’m not in the mood for your orders!
I just can’t take everything! I went up without knowing where to go. I just entered one of the rooms upstairs and slapped myself on the bed. I just don’t get it! Why is she..acting like that? Like..like I’m nothing?
Sigh..
James: (looks at his hand)
But.. She still cares for me..Does that mean that she still loves me?
I was thinking about the fashion show; if she’ll be a part of it, then I could spend time talking to her. And if I talk to her more often, she’ll realize that she still loves me, right? And then she’ll come back to me, right?
Sigh. I don’t know why I’m smiling right now. All I ask for is for her to come back..I miss her so much that I could die..
But..what if she wouldn’t come back?
ARGH! Why am I thinking about her?! I have a girlfriend and she loves me!
But..
Ann..
I just don’t know what to do anymore..I don’t even know why I am feeling this way..
Ann’s POV:
I was wondering if joining that Fashion show was a good decision.. I mean Ericka and James will be there and I know that the witch will never stop until she ruins my day plus James—Sigh! I don’t know why I still care for that asshole.. I mean, I got hurt and all! I thought that I’ll be okay if I see him but I was wrong. I’m starting to have this silly thoughts and feelings towards him!
But ..I want to challenge myself. Knowing that they are my fears, I can’t just run away! And besides, I need to test my potential in photography and Sam will be there to teach me!
Wait...
OH SHIT!!
Ann: Fretzieee!! HELP ME CONTACT THE TIKHONOVS!!!!
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What will happen during the preparations?
Expect tears, desperate lines and regrets that will surely stir your emotions! :)
Sam, James, Ericka, Ann and ,the new character, Marvin Tikhonov, together with the rest of the gang, in one island--stay tuned! :3