Chapter 1
The tape
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Laide POV
I left the Cafe quickly before he looks for me.
I gave him a tape where he could realize that everyone's life is so short to let anyone or problems to be their entire world.
That's my first ever made song, "Life Goes on with or without you". I wish he would take care if it.
Actually we're studying at the same school but he doesn't recognize me at all, since i'm just an ordinary girl and a nerdy smart ass. While him, a very popular guy who loves to be alone unless otherwise, Its victoria. Her damn Beautiful and sexy ass girlfriend.
I like him since Junior High that's why i grabbed the opportunity to help him out. He's always sad and so down this past few days and its killing me.
I'm on my way to my next part time job who offered by a friend of mine, The Prestigious Hidden Bar where only rich people can entered. I made my way to the kitchen and change my clothes.
First, I declined Sam's offer because i don't like to work on this kind of place but i think i would regret my whole life coz' the payment was damn high. So i have no choice.
"Hey buddy, this is a best place." I heard a flirty voice of a girl.
"Maybe yours is the best place." A guy replied. Shucks, everyone is asshole.
"So silly, Migo." I stopped wiping the tables when they sat on the counter.
That was Victioria and Cole's bestfriend, Migo.
Are they dating?
Why they're together?
Is that the reason why Cole's alone?
Yeah, that must be. He shoudn't have trusted that girl. A Bitch.
I can't take it anymore, i need to slap this bitch and kick Migo's ass.
I was about to made my way to the counter when someone grabbed my wrist. I turned my face full of anger and got startled because its Cole.
EVERYONE. IT'S COLE CRAWFORD.
I calmed myself and took my hand from his but he just slowly pulled me closed to him, and our lips met.
My world suddenly stopped. My eyes get wider.
Is this real?
A kiss?
What was going on?
Is this a dream?
Wait? Why the heck i let him kissed me. I pulled myself and raised my right hand to slap him but i saw the tears started to fall from his face. He's looking behind me. I turned around and saw victoria and migo kissing each other wildly.
Do they really have to do that here, can't they be more private? It looks like they'll end up in bed.
Instead of slapping, i looked at him for a minute and hugged him very tight. I pulled him and change our position so he couldn't longer see the Crazy bastards behind him. I guess that's what he needs.
We stay like this for about couple of minutes and I faced him again. There's no longer tears in his eyes.
"Maybe I'm just a stranger for you but can you smile for me?" I asked.
He got startled on what i've said. His eyes focused on mine. He didn't replied.
"Don't think any kind of goofy stuffs, I-I mean, I-I think you need someone talk to rightnow." I whispered, since the Place is getting louder and louder.
He didn't replied again. Maybe i'm so being Bitch rightnow.
Calm, Laide.
You can trust me Cole so stop observing tss.
"You can trust me, but if you can't then I-" i didn't finished my statement as he grabbed my wrist again.
"Let's go." I didn't replied and let him hauled me whenever he want us to go.
After a long ride from his motorcycle, we're now at the beach.
The sun was starting to hide. This is what i need, fresh air and beautiful creature beside me. I smiled.
"So, what's going on?" I asked once we sat on the sand and both look at the sunset.
"Do you know me?" he asked out of the blue. I stiffened. What should i say?
"You're the one who gave me the tape. I played it." He said.
"You know what, this is the first time i got a simple but meaningful advice. I just can't believe that the advice i got came out from the tape. Thanks" He continued and looked at my eyes. My heart started to race faster.
Calm. Laide.
His Dark Blue eyes was gleamy maybe because of the reflection of the sunset.
I can feel his emotions through his dark blue eyes.
He's not just sad.
He's completely empty.
Maybe i should let him feel better.
"Before my father died, he said, When i'm so down or feel so emplty, just look how the sun set and wait for the moon and billions of stars to came out because that could lessen the pain from my heart." i said quitely and looked straight to his eyes.
"Sorry to hear that." He said. I ignored it and continued.
"I don't know what your problems are, but i can feel everything. I can see it through your eyes. I want you to know that you can fight for it because you deserved better." i stated, we're still looking at each others eyes. He smiled.
"Thankyou, stranger."
"Thanks for what?" I asked. Before he could answer, my phone rang and its my dad. Gosh you're screwed Laide, he saw the screen. I looked at him slowly.
You're a dumb ass, laide. Ruin yourself. Tch
Coles POV
"Thankyou, Stranger." I sincerely said. She looked at me. She looked so simple but damn Gorgeous.
She's right. I deserved better.
I didn't have to act like this.
Its embarassing because i showed her this kind of me.
"Thanks for what?" she asked. Before i could answer, her phone started to ring. I saw his screen, its his daddy.
Daddy?
Wait? I thought he's died.
She suddenly looked at me slowly. Waiting for me to react.
I didn't say anyword instead i laugh out of my lungs, she's so damn funny.
How could she say that thing just to make someones happy.
How great she is.
She stood up and answered the call quickly. Cameback after a few minutes.
"So tell me why the corpse of your dad called you?" I teased her but she smiled at me unexpectedly.
I stopped because of that damn smile, she's so beautiful. Not just the physical appearance but also inside.
"He said, That was great to put his name up into the peice of advice just to let someone laugh, a Real and very unique one." she stated sincerely. I stopped grinning. "You okay now? I shouldn't have let this conversation end like this but I need to go back since I have a lot of works to do. I hope I lessen the pain you're feeling rightnow."
No, you didn't just lessen the pain.
You made me realize everything.
You made me occupied in just an hour.
"Hey stranger A.k.a our regular customer in Pancho's cafe. You can do it. Don't let youself drown from your problems and negative thoughts. You deserve better than this. " she smiled and get up. She grabbed my hands and pulled me up. I smiled at her. We walked to my motorcycle and left.
I can feel his hot body to mine while she's hugging me from my back. I drove fast to let her grip tighten. I smiled and and slow down when we got to the Bar she's working at. She go down and faced me.
"Thankyou again, Stranger. I hope this is not the last time i could see your face." I said. I felt how startled she was on what i said.
"I hope so." she replied unexpectedly and smiled at me. She hugged me for a second and go inside the bar.
I think she's interesting.
I smiled on my own thoughts and leave after.
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