JOANNA - This L.O.V.E ~ E - End

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So, I went to college and tried to lead a new life. I met new friends, took up extra courses, started a new hobby but I can't seem to forget the one person I wanted to forget so badly.

I know Whitney is somewhere out there with Jeremy. I should have known. The way she gazed into his eyes that day, I knew that that was a gaze only for him. Because I've never seen that before.

I shouldn't have took things too fast. It's my fault I lost her. It is indeed a great loss. Being with Whitney made me feel so happy. The kind of joy I never had before. When I was down, she knew how to turn my frown into a smile. When she laughed, it's like the whole world's laughing with her too. Everything seemed so natural. She was one of a kind.

But Jeremy deserved her more. He'd loved her eversince third grade. He knew every part of her. Even the tiniest detail which some people might overlook. He knew what to do when something happened to her. He was a much better guy for Whitney than I am. I felt jealous of what she has. Jeremy was like her guardian angel. Maybe someday I'll be someone's guardian angel. And someone else will be jealous of us. For now, I'm happy for them.

"Oops! I'm so sorry! I didn't see you!" a girl apologized.

Deja vu. I thought to myself. "No, no! My fault for not concentrating on the road." And then I helped her pick up her books which were scattered everywhere.

"Thanks." she smiled. "Emily."

"Kevin." I helped her up. "You're new here?"

She nodded. "Law. You?"

"Wow." I said, impressed. "Architecture. Basketball ain't my thing after all."

"Ah, I get it. You're the basketball team captain and everyone's placed high hopes on you. You train and practise all day and night. Thinking that basketball's your thing. But suddenly, you just lose your interest." she shrugged.

"How did you know?" I asked.

"Cause I was the head cheerleader." she answered.

"Wow. Head cheerleader does law. Impressive." I said.

"And the team captain does architecture. Double impressive." she added.

"Say, why not you join me for lunch. And we'll see what else we have in common." I suggested.

"I say yes." she agreed.

Well, let's just say I got lucky...twice.

JOANNA

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JOANNA - This L.O.V.E ~ E - Elimination

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That very moment, I felt like crying. Because crying seemed like the best way out. I didn't want to choose between two amazing guys. They were both different in their own special way!

"Go for Kevin!" some shouted. "Go for Jeremy! He loved you longer!" another group shouted.

I couldn't breathe. This drama was too much it made me hyperventilate. And I haven't even got an attack for years already!

"She's having an asthma attack! Move out, people! Give her some space!" Jeremy started shouting hastily.

"Hey Mr Popular! Don't just stand there! Do something! Don't you know Whitney has asthma?" he shouted to Kevin.

"I didn't." Kevin replied.

By that time, I've been hyperventilating so much till I couldn't stand still. I started to feel dizzy. I had to sit down. And I started to breathe slowly and deeply, the way my doctor used to teach me when I was younger.

"Are you okay?" Kevin touched my forehead.

"She's not having a fever, for goodness sake! She needs this." Jeremy took out an inhaler and placed it in my mouth to slow my breathing. I wonder how he got it since I no longer bring it around with me anymore. My breathing slowed and it became even a short while later. I could finally breathe normally but my head was still dizzy. I decided to shut my eyes. Also, at the same time, listen to whatever the boys have to say.

"She's going to be all right, right?" I heard Kevin asked.

"I hope so. Let's bring her to the nurse's room." Jeremy suggested.

I felt my body was lifted and supported by two pairs of hands. It doesn't feel good at all to have two guys fighting for you. Surprisingly, they helped each other to get me to the nurse's office.

"You know so much about her." thinking I was unconscious, Kevin decided to start a conversation.

Jeremy smiled to himself. "I guess it's because I've loved her so long."

"And I supposed you bring the inhaler with you everyday, because of her." Kevin guessed.

Jeremy's smile widened, "She hasn't got an attack for years, so she doesn't bring her inhaler anymore. But you never know what will happen, right?"

"Like us talking to each other." Kevin replied.

"Yeah." Jeremy answered.

"Oh no! What happened to her? Come on. Quickly settle her on a bed." the nurse -- Mrs Bunnet said with concern.

They laid me down on the bed gently. And Mrs Bunnet began taking my temperature and everything else nurses do to their patients.

"It was nice talking to you. Jeremy." Kevin held his hand out, hoping for a handshake.

Jeremy shook his hand and said, "Yeah. Me too. Kevin."

"Then she's all yours." Kevin surrendered graciously. "Goodbye, friend."

"Thanks. And bye." Jeremy grinned and turned his attention back to me as soon as Kevin left the room. "Is she okay?"

"Yeah. She's fine. She just needs rest." Mrs Bunnet answered.

"Hey." I called out.

"Mrs Bunnet said you're gonna be okay." he said.

"I know. I heard." I admitted.

"Wait, so you heard everything? What I said to Kevin?" he asked.

"Everything." I nodded.

"Really? Then I'm sorry if what I said crept you out. Because I really like you and I didn't want anything to hurt you. So I thought I should --" he mumbled.

I touched his hand, "I'll be your valentine."

And then, we both smiled.

JOANNA

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WEINI - Starting With 'U' - Prologue

You know, it's really annoying when someone just comes and messes up your whole life. Yeah, well. I was just minding my own business, doing my own work. I am just an ordinary girl with a boring life. No disturbance. Just the same routine over and over again every single day. But I'm contented with life. In fact, I like it the way it was. Before he came in and ruin everything. It's always a guy isn't it? Always and always a guy! Cliche lines.

Let me start again. I was HAPPY with life. HE came in and RUIN it. I was NEVER a BORING girl. I was happy. I had a life. I had WONDERFUL friends. I had GOOD grades (and am proud of it). I had a SECRET CRUSH and I'm happy that things are just staying the way they are. You see, everything I wrote was in past tense.

Note that this is not a vampire kind of story and it's not the kind where you actually get a happy ending in the end. Because this is my story. And it's real.

Did I introduce myself yet? Well, I don't remember. But my name is Alyse Rallison. NOT ALICE! A-L-Y-S-E! And it's not even pronounced like 'Alice'! I just don't know why no one seems gets my name right! It's tiring having to correct people all the time. ALL THE TIME. And why in the first place didn't my parents give me a normal name like... Jennifer or Hannah or something normal. ALYSE!

But whatever, I don't know why I still make a big deal about my name because well, this story doesn't revolve around MY name. It revolves around he and I. Him... Aaron Rodriguez. And no, he's not related to Michelle Rodriguez. You know, that lady in "Fast and Furious" and "Avatar"?

Okay, so I was doing my work in the class and he walked in and my teacher introduced him as a new student and ya-de-ya-de-ya. And he was assigned to a seat beside me, where I'd be sitting with him for the rest of the year.

You know, I was fine with it until he opened his mouth and talked. Well, let's be clear, he didn' talk, he babbled. He introduced himself (again) and he talked about where he was from and I don't remember what else. Because I zoned out.

I really can't imagine having to sit beside him for another one minute but oh yea, reality hits hard, I sat with him for one whole year. Then, I ended up sitting beside him for the rest of my secondary school years. Ironic, really.

I didn't choose to sit beside him. We both just happen to be the kind of people who you know, can't stand being ON time. So the only place left is always beside him because nobody can stand sitting beside him. Yeap, it's that bad. I tried to make it a point to wake up early. But I just can't help it that I always give into the temptation to hit the snooze button.

I did mention I had a SECRET CRUSH right? Well... he's the most charming person ever. Smart. Tall. Handsome. Nice. Kind. Great. Strong. Handsome. Friendly. Did I mention handsome? *dreamy eyed*... he's from the next class. The Elite Class. Well... I, on the other hand, have good grades. But not good enough to enter The Elite Class. I'm in The Express Class. Second best to The Elite. But we all have assembly together and I always find myself staring dreamily at him... haaaaa... *sighs dreamily* he even have a really romantic name... Gabriel Sanchez... I know right?

I'm so love sick...

You know, I was just standing in my assembly line, and my eyes caught him. And then I knew it...... I knew it... I was stuck.

I always tried to get into The Elite Class. It's not easy you know? The competition is tight there. They are practically killing each other and themselves studying there. It's like war all the time. And it's super quiet in there. When you step into the class, it's like stepping into vacuum, except you won't feel breathless or something. Really scary.

Well, I guess I learn how to accept that my standard is The Express Class. I really hope I won't enter The Accounts Class, or The Arts Class... or even worse! The Tech Class. Where they do all the mechanics and stuff.

Gabriel and Aaron are like total opposites. Gabriel is like the Prince Charming on His White Horse and Aaron is like... you see that farmer there? Yeah, that's Aaron. Yeap, they are that different.

But sometimes, farmers are more realistic than that fairytale a.k.a My Prince Charming on His White horse which is a.k.a Gabriel Sanchez... and realistic things are things you can actually get your hands on. When I learn to settle on that. Well, that's when I really open my eyes and saw that the simplest things are the most beautiful.

That's where my story begins.

WEINI

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WEINI - I Love Him Not - Chapter 20 - End

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Christabella doubled in pain. She's going into labour. She woke Zephyr up and he stirred. "Hmm?"

"I... I think..."

"Huh?" Zephyr asked sleepily.

"The baby... NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Christabella screamed in pain.

Zephyr was wide awake now.

His parents came into the room and was shocked to see that Christabella was going into labour...

They quickly carried her to the car and rushed her to the hospital.

After hours of anxious waiting... Christabella gave birth to a baby boy...

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A few years later...

"Mommy! Mommy!"

"Yes, dear?" Christabella answered.

"I am 3 years old right?" John asked.

Christabella laughed, "No, you're 4!" she stretched 4 fingers.

"How long is four years?" John asked.

"Very long..." Christabella nodded.

The front door opened. "Look who's here, John!" Zephyr said.

"Daddy! Granny! Grandpa!" John squealed in delight and ran to the front door and greeted them.

"Oh, look at you dear. Still as cute as ever!" Mrs Jonathan, the senior one, said. Happily hugging him.

Zephyr gave Christabella a quick kiss.

"Eww! Daddy and mommy kissing!" John said, covering his eyes.

Everyone laughed.

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They talked for the whole day. It's Christmas. It's not everyday they get to sit down and talk since after Christabella and Zephyr moved out.

Mr and Mrs Mitchell joined them for dinner.

"Grandma, grandpa, why are you always going for holidays?" John asked.

They both laughed, "We'll bring you wth us next time!" Mrs Mitchell said.

"Okay!" John clapped enthusiastically.

The doorbell rang.

Christabella answered the door. It was Chrysantha.

"You're late!" Christabella whispered.

"You're late Chrysantha ma!!" John said! "Where's Kelvin pa??"

"Oh! He's taking a gift from the car. It's specially for you! Oh you're so cute!" Chrysantha pinched John's cheek lightly.

Then they settled at the dining table, waiting for Kelvin.

"I have news!" Chrysantha announced.

Kelvin came in, empty handed and sat beside Chrysantha.

"So what's the news?" Christabella asked, excited.

"Where's my prezzie???" John asked.

"That can wait, dear..." Christabella said, touching John's head lightly.

Chrysantha looked up into Kelvin's eyes and smiled, "We're getting married..."

"FINALLY! After two 5 years!" Christabella said happily.

"Yay!" John clapped his hands.

"Do you know what's happening, little boy?" Mrs Jonathan, the senior one, asked.

John shook his head. Everyone laughed. Then he laughed along.

They had dinner and John got his gift. He opened his Christmas gift.

"Wow! It's a puppy!" John exclaimed and clapped his hands and laughed.

The puppy yelp and chased his tail.

"He's funny!" John said. Laughing his cute laugh.

"He sure is!" Christabella patted John's head, smiling at Zephyr who smiled back at his beloved wife...

THE END

WEINI

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WEINI - I Love Him Not - Chapter 19 - Graduation Surprise

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"It's graduation day!" Christabella told Chrysantha for the 4th time today.

"Yeah, I know..." Chrysantha said, nodding. Still not taking the hint.

Christabella stared at Chrysantha and cocked her brow. Chrysantha nodded back in confusion.

"What?" Chrysantha finally asked.

"You said you wanted to tell me something," Christabella said.

"Oh! Wait... You'll know! Be patient!" Chrysantha grinned.

"Come on! I'm not the patient kind, you know that!"

Kelvin walked towards them, but he wasn't looking at Christabella, he was...

He put his arms around Chrysantha's waist and gave a quick kiss. He turned to Christabella.

"Hey, Christie..."

Christabella's jaw dropped, "Since when???"
"Since last three weeks..." Chrysantha said with a smile.

"And you didn't even tell me!?!" Christabella said disbelievingly. "How nice of a friend you are!" she said, pretending to throw a tantrum.

Chrysantha giggled. "Okay! I don't want to disturb the lovebirds! Bye!" Christabella said.

"Aloha!" Christabella greeted when she saw Zephyr.

"Yo!" Zephyr's friend, Zebra, said. Zephyr just nodded and went back to talking about sports.

"Boring!" Christabella thought. But she stayed anyway.

Chrysantha skipped over to them and said, "Let's take a picture together!"

"Okay! Awh man! Come Zephyr!" Christabella said.

"Alright... sigh!" Zephyr said boredly.

Then, Christabella suddenly felt sick.

"Are you okay?" Zephyr asked with concern.

"I think so..." Christabella said. But she felt really sick this time, "Maybe not..." she ran to the nearest drain and threw up her breakfast. Zephyr, Chrysantha and Kelvin ran to her.

"Oh my God! You're throwing up your whole breakfast! Was it that bad?" Zephyr said, patting her back.

"I don't know..." Christabella said.

"Wait..." Zephyr stepped back. "You..."

"What?"

"You're not..."

"What???!!!"

"What what?" Zephyr asked.

"What are you both what-ing about?" Chrysantha asked.

Zephyr shot Christabella a look.

Chrysantha's hand went to her mouth, "Oh my GOD! You both did IT already??? And you didn't tell me!" Chrysantha punched Christabella lightly.

"Well..." Christabella tried to explained, but her sick came up again.

Kelvin and Chrysantha looked at Zephyr. Zephyr shrugged.

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"Congratulations! It's official! You're going to become a mother, Mrs Jonathan!" the doctor confirmed.

"Oh my God! I can't believe I'm becoming a... a father!" Zephyr exclaimed.

"I can't too..." Christabella said, and instinctively, her hands went to her belly. "I'm feeling weird..."

"First time?" the doctor asked.

"Yeah..." Zephyr replied.

"Yeah, you both look young. But you'd get used to this weird feeling..." the doctor assured.

"There's something alive in me..." Christabella talked to herself.

Zephyr touched her belly and smiled. It's time to tell their parents.

WEINI

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WEINI - I Love Him Not - Chapter 18 - Short and Sweet

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Zephyr sat at the dining table next morning. Christabella came later and sat opposite him at her usual place.

Zephyr smiled at her. Christabella just look down. Things are going to be different now...
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It's another day at school...

"Christabella..." Kelvin said.

"Kelvin!" Christabella said.

"I... well, it's you. I mean. I understand what you said the other day..." Kelvin said.

"Oh, that's great. That's great! I'm glad for you!" Christabella said, relieved.

"It is!" Kelvin said.
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Two years later...

Christabella came out of the bathroom. She smiled and walked over to the bed and sat down. She smiled.

Andrew looked up at smiled at her. Evelyn crawled to beside Zephyr. She looked at him and he looked back.

"I... just wanna ask about... *clears throat* erm... two years ago..." Christabella started.

"What?"

"You... me..."

"I kissed you. SO?"

"Did you mean it?" Christabella asked.

"No..."

"Oh..." she said disappointedly.

"I don't like you... I love you... Christabella..." Zephyr said...

Christabella looked up and into his eyes.

"I like your eyes since day one. It's so... beautiful..." Zephyr said.

"Really?" Christabella asked.

"Really..." Zephyr said. Leaning in closer to her... and kissed her, again.

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Dear Stupid Life,

I can't help it but tell you. I've had a wonderful night. Guess what? We did IT. You know, IT? We did the THING. I don't wanna go into details... Cause I know Chrysantha will be stucking her nosy nose in here!

P.S. Yeah! I mean YOU Chrysantha! Close the diary now!

Feeling : Really high.
Taste : Salty. His mouth tasted like peppermint.
Reaction : UNPREDICTABLE!

HE LOVES ME!!!!!! HE LOVES ME!!!!!!!!! HE LOVES ME!!!!!!!!

After that, he told me, he'll love me forever. Romantic... but I don't believe him.

Graduation in 3 weeks and counting! Can't wait!

Gotta go! He's back!

I LOVE HIM!!! I LOVE HIM!!! I LOVE HIM!! I KNOW I'M CRAZY! I'm LOVESICK!
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After that, they went to the lake.

Laid down on the grass side by side and watched the birds overhead and sunset. They walked back hand in hand. The moon was smiling on them.

They went back for dinner. Then hung out in the room and slept in each other's embrace with a smile on their lips.
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Next morning...

"Christabella! ZEPHYR!!!!" Chrysantha called out.

"Hey!" they both greeted.

"I've got a surprise for you! I'll tell you on graduation day!" Chrysantha whispered.

"Why not now?" Christabella asked curiously.

"Zip!" Chrysantha said with her hand shaped like she's zipping a zip. "It's secret till then!" she whispered.

"Okay!" Christabella shrugged. Zephyr cleared his throat. Understanding that the two of them wants to be alone, Chrysantha said, "Catch you later! Bye!"

"Bye!"

"She's still acting like a kid..." Zephyr said boredly.

"Yeah. Cute!" Christabella said.

"Uh huh..." Zephyr said. "You're better..."

Christabella smiled.

WEINI

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WEINI - I Love Him Not - Chapter 17 - Flames

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Zephyr was listening to music and reading on the bed when Christabella walked into the bedroom.

"Hey..." Christabella greeted, putting all her stuff on the floor nearby.

Silence.

"Hey!" Christabella said a bit louder this time.

Silence again.

Christbella said louder, "I SAID HEY!!!"

Zephyr said without looking up, "I heard you idiot!"

Christabella said angrily, "I'm not an idiot! You're just too dumb to hear me."

"Really?"

"You're starting it again!" Christabella snapped.

"Hmm, I did? I don't remember..." Zephyr replied, still not looking up.

"Well, I do!"

"Oh really?" Zephyr said coolly. Flipping over the pages.

"Urgh! I'd die talking to you! I can't believe I had to marry you!" Christabella said frustrated.

"I don't see you dead yet," Zephyr said.

"It was just a saying..." Christabella said. Zephyr cleared his throat. Christabella turned around and headed to the bathroom. "Idiot!" she muttered under her breath.

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After bathing, Christabella went back to the bedroom. Zephyr was still reading. Feeling better after a long bath, Christabella didn't want to spoil her mood by picking up another fight. She went to the bedand sat down. She looked at Zephyr.

Zephyr looked up, then back to his book. Christabella shifted nearer to him. Zephyr felt uncomfortable and looked up again, then back again to his book. Christabella cleared her throat.

"What in the hell do you want?" Zephyr snapped.

"I just... wanna ask... about... about... us..."

Zephy sighed and took off his earphones. "What?"

"We're married."

"I know. SO?"

"Right, that's all..."

"That's it? You disturbed me just to tell me a thing I already know?" Zephyr asked curiously.

"Yes... yeah..." Christabella said slowly.

Zephyr rolled his eyes and went back to his book.

"Get off the book, nerd!" Christabella grabbed it away from him.

"GIVE IT BACK! GIVE IT BACK!! I SAID GIVE IT BACK!" Zephyr tried to reach for his book.

"NO!!! I'm not giving it back!" Christabella said trying to hold the bookout of his reach.

Zephyr pushed her and got his book back. Zephyr was on top of her. Christabella was struggling to get away. More like struggling to breathe. He was heavy.

Then Zephyr looked at Christabella and she looked back. Before they knew it, they were kissng each other. But as sudden as it started, Christabella turned away.

"No... this is not right. You don't like me," Christabella shook her head and touched her lips. She walked out of the room. Leaving Zephyr sitting there alone, still shocked with what they did.

Zephyr thought for a moment, "Who said I don't like you?"

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Oh my God! What happened? Forget it! Nothing happened! No! SOMETHING HAPPENED. No wait! Why am I having a war with myself!?!?
Christabella thought.

She stayed in the bathroom until she saw the lights in their bedroom turned off. Then she went back and laid on the bed. After awhile, she changed her mind. She walked to the sofa bed opposite the bed and laid down.

After awhile, "Christabella?"

Zephyr sat up in the bed. Then stood up and walked over to the sofa bed. He opened the cabinet beside the sofa bed, took out a blanket and covered Christabella with it.

He looked at her, then kissed her quickly on the cheeks and went back to sleep, smiling.

WEINI

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