This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or useed in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.
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Chapter 1
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Aaliyah's POV
"Buenas tardes"
"When did you learn that?" tanong ko.
"Ah. I learned that in a book while you're gone. So how does it sound?"
"It sounds weird dude"
It's good to be back. I miss this place so much.
When I was in Mexico everything I did was planned by dad. I have no choice but to follow all his wishes because it seems to be for my future.
I mourned for more than two years there. Fortunately, my dad did not forbid me to use my cellphone. That was the only way for me to lose my grief there. Whenever I get bored I call my friends in the philippines they are my only hope to get rid of my boredom.
In recent days I found out that I can go home to the Philippines but my work is still limited. That day, one of my best friends sent me a letter. He said in his letter that in March 12 is his birthday and he wanted me to be there. Fortunately, his birthday was also the day I came home.
"Lets go Al" Ken said.
Ken is one of my best friends. I consider him a brother. Ken is kind, understanding, cheerful and above all loving. Every woman on campus likes Ken not only because of his face but also because of his manners. Everything you want in a man is all in him. That's why the other guys on campus are jealous because of him.
Ken is rich. He now owns a company and the company is called W&T. At the young age of 14 he was able to manage their company. He was only 14 years old when his dad died due to a car accident in Sweden.
And he is also an only child so all the property of Mr.White is in him. Mr.White does not want to pass all his wealth to his wife because she will just waste it for jewels, wines and etc.
We are still at the airport. We are still waiting for sir james' call because he said yesterday that he will pick me up but ken is even earlier than him.
This airport is big. There are food stalls, drinks and souvenirs. Ken invited me to eat at the star bucks first while we waited for Sir James.
As we walked it was inevitable that other people would look at us.
The other people were already whispering.
"I almost forgot that I had a celebrity with me." I smiled at what i said.
Ken seemed to hear that so he punched me lightly in the arm.
"You seem to be the main source of their attention" Ken said with a laugh.
I put my arm around Ken then quickly ran to the star bucks. My bag is not a big hindrance because I only carry a back pack.
I felt my cellphone vibrate. So I took it out of my pocket and looked at why it was vibrating. I saw Sir James' name on the screen.
I stopped running then answered the call from Sir James.
"Hola, Sir James"
He asked me where I was so I told him I was in star bucks. Even though I'm not in the star bucks yet.
I
saw Ken approaching me. He immediately put his arm around me and then tickled my side. I couldn't stop laughing so we got more people's attention. I heard the sound of clearing one's throat.
We looked at who it was from and to our great surprise we saw Sir James with a serious face. We were even more surprised that he was not alone because he had body guards with him.
Ken and I straightened up.
"Hola Sir James" We greeted sir james at the same time.
"You are in a public area kaya ayusin niyo 'yang sarili niyo. Shame on you. This is not a playground for someone like you teenagers. You are no longer children."
Sir James was about to speak but one of the bodyguards told him it was time to go home.
Sir James did nothing but nod. Sir James walked first and we followed. Behind us are the body guards. We walked quietly out of the airport. None of us spoke until we got home.
I was about to go up to my room when Sir James called me.
"Get ready. Today is Ambrouse birthday" I just nodded at what he said. I know it's his birthday today. I already have a gift for him.
I didn't realize that Ken had just entered my room earlier and was comfortable lying on my bed.
"You must speak Tagalog when you are no longer in another country." I threw my bag at him then went straight to the wardrobe. I opened it and took the towel. I was about to get a dress when ken spoke. I heard him chuckled.
"Adelaide just gave you a dress and that should be what you wear later"
"Where is the dress?" i ask.
"It's under your wardrobe. I'm leaving and when I arrive you should be ready" i just nodded at what he said.
I took the box then I opened it I saw a peach colored cocktail long swing dress.
Adel really knows my style.
After I saw the clothes. I took a shower. I only took a bath for 5 minutes because I was not very dirty. I put on the dress that adel gave me. I paired it with 2 inches peach colored heels. And lastly,
I tied my hair in a fishtail french braid high bun.
I no longer do make up. After all, only my friends were there.
Suddenly the door opened and I saw Ken.
"Can't you knock?" He just laughed at me.
"You're pretty"
I just ignored him. I took my pouch then walked out of my room just to go to Sir james' room. I heard Ken call me so I smiled. When I got to sir james' room I knocked three times. sir james opened it. Look like Sir James is ready.
I thought Ken followed me but he didn't. He waited next to the car. Sir James offered to drive the car and Ken agreed. I would not have liked it but Sir James looked at me badly. So I have no choice.
We got in the car. We were just quiet the whole trip. 20 minutes later we reached Ambrouse's house.
we got out of the car. I heard someone shout my name. I saw Adelaide running towards us. She quickly gave me a hug.
"I thought you were not coming"
"Importante ang okasyon na ito Adelaide hindi pwede na wala ako dito" Adelaide suddenly let go.
Adelaide look at me with a shocked drawn all over her face.
"OMG! You know pala mag tagalog?!" i laughed at her reaction.
I miss the days when we were together.
"Dito ako lumaki sa Pinas Adel" di agad naka pagsalita si Adel.
Ken and Sir James entered the house while Adel and I were the only ones outside. Adel pulled me into the house, there were a lot of people here and the others were Ambrouse's relatives.
Adel stopped running and then she let go of me. I saw some of our friends happily chatting near the mini stage.
Ken approached me then he held out his hand. He invited me to go with our other friends. I just nodded and smiled at him. We walked to their place.
"Hey guys" ken shouted.
Lumingon silang lahat samin at nagulat sila ng makita nila ako. Napasigaw si Ryl at Nick habang tumakbo palapit sakin. Niyakap agad nila ako saka nila ako kinamusta. Ganun din ang nangyari sa pagitan namin ni Jake at Jade.
"We miss you so much"
"How is your life in Mexico?"
They just kept asking me but I didn't answer anyone because they asked me at the same time. I just smiled at them.
"oh Ambrouse is here!" sigaw ni Jake with girlalosh voice :)
Ambrouse walked towards us. I looked at him head to toe.
Ambrouse's face was serious. Jake asked him if he had received any gifts but he ignored them. He went straight to me and quickly hugged me.
I was surprised by what he did because when we meet we will fist bump immediately but now? he suddenly hugged me. I was surprised but it wasn't OA unlike the others who opened their mouths in shock.
He let go of the hug. But before he let go, he told me something.
"tu me manques et je t'aime"
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