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    First of all, English po siya ^.^ Hehe, di ko po ito na proof-read

    so therell be a LOT of grammatical errors T^T Sorry po in

    advance but please read it through-out the end. Maikli lang

    naman po siya eh. Maybe? Basta po, Thank You ^_^

    Bitter-Sweet Life

    PROLOGUE

    Meet Jane Anderson, a girl who carries a bag of misfortunes...

    Why, you say?

    I mean who wouldn't say that if your

    mother and father divorced because of you, your mother left you, your father hated the fact that you were born, yourfather tried to sell you, your father died...

    but even though it's like that, there was always someone who would come looking for you and try his best to comfort

    you, he was Jane's one and only best friend, Chad Smith.

    But news came only to say that he and his parents died in an accident!

    Continuing in sufferring in her horrible past cames a guy who tried to fill the emptiness of her heart and when you

    think that the possibility of romance is just on sight a big intrusion came and surprised Jane and this will surely affect

    her...

    Just what in the world is happening here?!!!

    As the recipes of exciting and thrilling things get mixed,

    Will Jane be able to discover the things that she needs to know or will she be blinded and continue to be

    fooled by herself forever? And will romance blossom within her gloomy days?

    Find out as you read Bitter-Sweet Life...

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    CHAPTER 1: Canon [A cycle of tragedy]

    It was summer break...

    I would often play with Chad ^^

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    "Bye, bye"

    "Hey, wait for me!"

    ~trips~

    "Huh?...[Looks behind]-[Helps to stand up] You okay?" a concerned look was seen on Chad's face.

    "Yeah...I'm fine..."

    Jane tried to stand up again but unfortunately trips again...

    "-Sigh- Geez....Hop on..."

    "Huh?"

    "From your state you can't even stand so I'll give you a piggy back ride..so..hop on.....Well, Don't just stare there

    come on!"

    He's right, in my condition I won't be able to stand so I have no choice but to accept his help....

    There was silence but I break it by saying:

    "I'm Sorry..."

    "Huh?" he raised his eyebrow, obviously he was confused.

    So before he would say anything...I cut him off

    "For troubling you for bringing me home..."

    "If you're really sorry, How about being more careful? or how about losing some weight? You're heavy..." Chad said it

    intending to piss me off which actually work.

    "What did you say?!...-Sigh-....I'm trying to be serious here ya' know but you're there being all cocky and ruining the

    mood..." I was actually pissed while saying this....

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    "Hahaha...Jane's so cute... she's pouting" he said it really childish.

    "S-shuddap - >///

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    Is this what you call a 'family'?

    Fathers call their children 'brats'.

    Parents call each other 'shit'.

    Is this REALLY a family?

    After that incident, I would always lock myself in someplace and sulk all night until my eyes are swollen,but

    SLAM!

    -inhale, exhale-

    I saw Chad at the doorway...

    "Leave me alone!" I shouted at him.

    "Hey, that's mean! I've been searching for hours you know" he demanded.

    "I didn't ask you to look for me!" I defended.

    "-Sigh- I know I said you're cute when you pout but...but i don't like it when you're sad...Come on."

    As I continue to sulk, he grabbed my hand. I was defenseless back there so it wasn't that hard to grab my hand. He

    ran and since he was holding my hand, I run too.

    Finally, we stopped. He pointed to the sky as we laid on the grass...For the first time I was able to enjoy gazing at the

    stars since normally I would be either inside the hospital or already asleep.

    "Wow! There are so many stars!" I exclaimed.

    "Just as I thought..."he intended it to be a whisper but he said it aloud.

    "Did you say something" I asked out of curiosity.

    "You know, you're cuter when you smile"

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    As I heard him said those things I felt that my face was getting hotter and my face was turning beat red. Chad

    noticed.

    "Hmmm...Your face is red.........Ah! Don't tell me you're blushing?"

    "Huh? No way!"

    "Hahaha so cute! I've decided" Chad said while smiling.

    "What?" I sounded irritated.

    "I want to be with youforever"

    "Huh?!"

    "Wah! You're face is getting redder!" he said teasingly.

    "Don't joke on things like that" my face still beat red I said it a bit serious.

    "I'm not joking...I'm serious. I think you're reallycute, and I want to see your cute expressions always. So in order to

    do that, I need to be beside you forever. Also, I'm going to protect you so that I don't need to see you sad again..." he

    unexpectedly was serious when he was saying this. He look so inspired.

    We enjoyed each other's accompany.

    We had lots of fun and because of that we lost track of time....

    It was late when we decided to go home.

    He walked me home but when we got there the gate was locked, there were glass shards in the entrance...I guess,

    he's still mad at mom and decided to throw things and eventually forgot about me. I almost cried again....But

    suddenly Chad covered my eyes. He reallyknows when I'm about to break down.

    "You don't need to see these things. I told you that I'd protect you but..."

    Even though he covered my eyes and can't see what his expression is...I felt warmth through his hand, He was

    worried about me.

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    But tears just came out of my eyes...

    "I'll let you cry today. But this will be the last time that I'll let you cry, I promise" he continued.

    He let me cry until I was able to calm down...Also, Chad's parents let me stay at their house overnight...We both slept

    on one bed. Chad's parents were fine with it. It's not like we'll do something inappropriate, besides, we're still kids.

    Also, Chad's mom gave me her clothes when she was small...she sure kept her things neatly...Suddenly...

    "Hey, still awake?"

    "Yeah. Why?"

    I thought he was already asleep so I was kind of surprised.

    "Come with me...."

    "Huh?" I was confused.

    "No questions! Just come with me..."

    Since I wasn't sleepy, I decided to follow him...

    We sneaked out of bed and I silently followed him behind. We went in this one BIG room and inside it was a piano...

    "Wow! So big! Hey, can you play it?" I asked out of amazement.

    "Well, of course. Earth to you. Would I bring you here if I don't know how to play it?" he said it sarcastically.

    "Well, You have a point" I agreed.

    "Come, sit beside me"

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    "Ah,sure."

    There was an awkward silence, but it was immediately breaked when he said:

    "Somehow I can't sleep so I thought I should play the piano and since you're awake I thought you could listen to it.

    This is my favorite piece..."

    He started playing the piano. It was calming. I've never heard someone played the piano but I know he really put his

    feelings while playing the piano.

    "You're really good." I said as a compliment.

    "Oh? You think so?" he thought I was joking.

    "Yeah! And that piece was really calming....I felt like I was smelling lavander..."

    *It was said that lavender can calm a person*

    "Yeah, that's why I like it"

    "What's the title?"

    "It's Canon. Canon by Pachelbel"

    *Canon (piano piece) by Pachelbel(Composer)*

    "Canon.huh? Someday I'll learn how to play the piano! And I'll definitely play that piece!" I said really excited.

    "Umm...I can teach you the basics...." he recommended.

    "Really? Thanks." I said really happy.

    "You're always welcome" he said with a smile.

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    And so after some small chit-chats, we got sleepy so we decided to sleep....

    -Next Day-

    After spending the night at Chad's house I decided to go home.

    As I approach the gate to my house instead of a relief expression it was a shock and irritated expression that

    welcome me.

    "Huh?, Jane!? I thought you were lost...Why did you came back?! Tsk. When I finally thought I wouldn't be bothered

    by you anymore" my dad complained.

    Oh yeah, I forgot. My father hates the fact that I was born...

    Suddenly...

    "Aha! Come here, I thought of something that can benefit me using you! I'll sell you! Gotta go find someone who'll buy

    you~"

    Oh no! Dad's gone crazy! He's completely gone nuts! I have to get out of here but...my dad tightened the rope and he

    covered my mouth so I can't scream. I can't break free! I was about to cry when...

    -BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!-

    I heard a long 'beep' outside.

    I can hear people chattering...

    Then all of a sudden the door to my house opened...

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    That's right, this isn't the time to be worried about the neighbors' chattering I should be worried about myself...What if

    it was the buyer? I heard footsteps...I can hear it...He's getting nearer and nearer...I decided to gather all my guts and

    decided that this was my fate when...

    "What happened to you? Are you alright?"

    That's weird, if this was my dad and the buyer they wouldnt even ask if I'm alright or what...

    I opened my eyes and turn to look at who was the guy who came in and it was just our neighbor...I can't help but sigh

    out of relief...but why is he here?

    "Umm...Thank you for helping me out but what are you doing here?"

    The neighbor bowed his head and his expression was kind of sad like he brought a bad news with him...

    "Y-y-your f-father is..."was all he said. He was trembling. It was taking time for him to continue so I decided to ask.

    "What about my father?"

    "H-he is................I can't say it! Come with me!"

    He pulled my hand. We headed outside.

    I saw a corpse that was identified as my dad.

    Tears pour down. Even though he tried to sell me, the fact that he is my father will stay the same.

    Days have passed since dad died.

    The whole neighborhood helped me for my dad's burial.

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    Mom didn't even dare to show up. I guess when two people are divorced they wouldn't care whatever happens to

    each other...

    Neighbors, some of them give me food to eat.

    I felt lost at that time...

    I felt like I wanted to die.....

    BINGO! A RIVER! JUST HOW I WANTED...

    I was totally insane for thinking of dying but...I feel so helpless...

    I decided to jump when I was already calm...

    When I was already calm....I jumped!

    I'm dying...right?

    But somehow I feel like I'm getting lighter and lighter, the feeling of gravity pulling me down to the deepest layers of

    the sea isgone.

    What happened to me?

    Feeling slightly uncomfortable I tried to open my eyes...The only thing that I said was:

    "Huh? Where am I? What hap-" I was cut off...before I could react I heard a very familiar voice...It was very angry but

    somehow really sad and worried I shut my mouth in order to hear it clearly I gather my strength in order to see who

    was it....

    "YOU BIG IDIOT!"

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    Was all I heard I tilt my head and look at the guy shouting...

    "Chad?!" I was shocked.

    "Jane, you idiot! You almost died back there!"

    "Eh? That's..."

    "Don't 'Eh?' me! You were planning to kill yourself! What if you really died! If I didn't saw you drowning...you'd be a

    dead corpse by now!..."

    He kept quiet for a while, he calms himself then he started talking again...

    "If you really died back there, it would hurt me...Hurt me...As if I'm the one who died...As much as you're hurt of your

    parents' divorcement and your father's death...You still need to live...Think about the people who'll get hurt by your

    action...So please, live...Live for me..."

    He turned his face to me.

    He was crying...

    Even though we've been friends for so long...

    It's actually the first time I saw him cry...

    He's the type of person who would always bring a smile everywhere he goes, so seeing him cry is actually something

    new...

    Seeing him like this made me reflect of what I just tried to do and the only thing I could say was...

    "I'm sorry..."

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    There was a silence at first but he breaks it and said...

    "If you're really sorry you have to promise me that you won't do it again..."

    "I promise"

    I'm happy that he still forgave me that he gave me a chance to reflect for my sin...

    After that promise. I decided to live with Chad's family and they agreed with it.

    As for my house, I sold it and used the money for buying new clothes and stuffs...

    Now, I can start a new life...

    CHAPTER 2: My Bitter Past

    "Now, that you're living with us I can teach you how to play the piano" he said it smiling.

    "Yeah, lets practice (^.^)"

    "Already?" He complained.

    "I really want to play that piece so come on!" I said while pushing him to the direction of the piano.

    "Augh. Fine. So stop pushing me (-_-')"

    "Hehe" -peace-

    Kai taught me how to read notes and stuff similar to that...

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    Summer break is over, school days are approaching. Chad and I are both attending 8th grade.

    Chad has many friends....meanwhile I'm stuck with Chad being my only friend since I'm not that much of a talker. So

    obviously I suck at socializing but I'm really good at my studies. So basically I'm what you can call a 'nerd'. -Sigh- But

    even though Chad has many friends, he would always hang-out with me.

    ~Lunch Time~

    "You sure you want to eat lunch with me? I'm sure your friends are waiting for you..."

    "Nah, I told them I won't eat with them, I'm sure they're having their time of their life eating with their fan girls" he said

    it while laughing.

    Oh! I forgot! Chad is our school's heartthrob....and that's another reason why I don't have any other friend than Chad,

    you know fangirls and stuffs like that.

    School was always fun. Even though I don't have much friends....I mean even if I only have one friend. Chad

    spending time with me is already enough for me.

    "Mid-term exams are approaching so you better study at home if you fail who knows maybe you'll never graduate and

    repeat this grade" my teacher warned us.

    Everybody groaned including me. Even though I study, A LOT, I still hate mid-terms since I have to bother myself

    studying and this is the fact for all students.

    -School bell rings-

    Finally! It's class dismissal! My favorite subject! Unlike a while ago when my teacher told us to study they were totally

    hyped when our teacher dismissed us, I guess another fact (?).

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    Suddenly somebody tapped my shoulders and obviously it was no other than Chad.

    "Yo! You didn't wait for me! I told you to wait for me until my club meeting is finished!" he said it grumpily.

    "Haha, sorry. I have to study for midterm exams."

    Actually studying for mid-term exam was a lie. I totally forgot about it.

    "You talk like you're the only one who's going to study...Well, speaking of exams...we won't be able to practice piano

    for a while"

    "Yeah..."

    "But on the other hand we can study together"

    "No way! You'll just on my way if I study with you" I said it sarcastically. Also, I mean it.

    "Hey! That's mean...Who knows if I'll collapse 'cause you said something mean"

    "Stop being OA. Anyway, it's the truth" I teased him.

    "Hmmp. Come on just agree with it you're the class's top 1. I bet you just scan your notes and tadah! all the files are

    in your brain!"

    Oh yeah I'm the class's top 1...another reason to be called nerd. -sigh-

    "I'm not a computer! >.< And I don't wanna!"

    "Please~ :3" -Looking at Jane with puppy eyes-

    "Eww! Gross! Fine I'll study with you...I give up"

    "Yehey! Victory is mine" :D

    "-sigh-"

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    At that time I was thinking I hope he won't get on my way but since I don't want to repeat the cycle I just shut my

    mouth.

    We've been studying for whole two weeks and the only thing Chad does is ask and ask and ask and ask and ask and

    ask and ask...So basically he's asking me ALL THE TIME! -sigh- Poor me...

    Finally! After studying with Chad for weeks. It's time to take the mid-term exams...

    I can feel the tension on everybody...

    So I thought the exam was hard but when I flipped my test paper...

    "Hey! Isn't this only basics?!"

    What the hell the exam's easy; what's with all this tension

    -_-

    *Class bell rings*

    classmate 1: Finally! Mid-term exams are finished!

    classmate 2: Lets go shopping!

    classmate 1 & 3: Sure!

    Overhearing their conversation made Jane think;

    "I wish I could be like that -sigh-"

    Suddenly...

    "Phew! The exams were hard!" a familiar voice suddenly disturbs Jane's thoughts.

    And yes it was No Other than Chad...

    "Ummm...those were only basics, it's easy to answer basic questions" she sighed.

    "A nerd wouldn't understand the WORLD OF IDIOTS...tsk tsk tsk" he reasoned

    "I'm not a nerd!, but it is true that you're an idiot though..."

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    "What did you say?!"

    :p

    A week has passed and the moment of truth has arrived!

    It's the day we get to see our test results

    Somehow I feel the tension again o.o

    Teacher: Here are your test results. If you want to know if you're in the top 50 just go and see the bulletin board

    Oh right, the top 50... The top 50 is composed of students from grade 1-8...so basically students who got high

    remarks are there...last time I was top 1....-sigh- another reason to call me nerd -_-

    "Hahaha" chad's laugh disturbed Jane's thought once again...

    "What are you laughing at?"

    "Beat that! I'm 94 in English!"

    "Right. F.Y.I I'm 100 in all subjects...well, except for P.E."

    "Eh?! P.E! P.E! P.E! [rushes to look for P.E result] ... Aha! 96!"

    "What a coincidence I'm also 96" Jane said then smiled. :)

    And that made Chad speechless...

    "Hey!" she said so he can go back to his senses

    "What? You're going to boast about your near-to-perfect grade?"

    "Umm that was you -_- ..... Anyway,lets go see the results!"

    "Yeah, sure"

    1) Jane Anderson .....(2-45)......46)Chad Smith...(47-50)

    "Chad! Look you're here!"

    "Where?"

    "Top 46"

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    "Hahaha" he laughed as if he was mocking me

    "Now where is my name......Oh,top 1! Again...Yehey! \(>.

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    "I was wondering if something happened, since, you're always saying 'Poor girl'"

    The florist's eyes widen like what I just said was unthinkable

    "Is it possible that you don't know yet?"

    "Umm...No....Is there a problem not knowing it?"

    Then the florist gave me a news paper....

    I saw the headline of the news and read it...

    'A FAMILY GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT'

    "D-d-d-don't tell me....this family is..."

    The florist bowed his head and said

    "I'm sorry but that's the fact...."

    "No!No! This can't be true! They promised me they'll be back, HE promised me!"

    Unknowingly I ran back to the house into my room where I continue to sulk as my tears keep falling down to my

    cheeks....

    "Chad, YOU IDIOT! Even though you promised me that you'd let me cry again..."

    CHAPTER 3: Another chapter in life

    And so my terrible past starts from there....

    3 years have passed since then...I'm already a freshman in high school...

    I don't know who started it but there's a rumor that everything or anyone that I get contact with dies...

    So I was names as "Death God" and thanks to that I've never had a friend...

    Even though it has been three years already I haven't completely recovered to what happened from my 8th grade

    winter vacation....

    Every now and then I would cry every night and before I knew it I'm already asleep...

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    Even though I don't have friends I'm currently living my life quite normal...

    Even though Chad's death has been confirmed I actually didn't try to check the corpse.

    I was too scared to face reality, I WAS A COWARD.

    ~Lunch~

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    "Hey, I've been wondering...Why doesn't anyone try to talk to that girl?"

    "Are you an idiot?"

    "Jake's A BIG IDIOT... didn't you know she's the school's death god?"

    "Death God??? What do you mean?"

    "Rumor has it that anyone who gets in contact with her dies. So it's a no wonder nobody would get close to her, you

    too. You should stay away for good, Jake"

    "Hmm...So that's how it is..."

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    ~Class dismissal~

    "Hey!" an unfamiliar voice caught my attention...not looking where it came since probably whoever that person

    is...HE'S PROBABLY TALKING TO SOMEONE.

    "Yo!, Nice to meet you Jane ^^"

    As I heard my name I automatically turn my head and instinctively said

    "Who are you?"

    Not really familiar with persons on my own school for I don't really need to...

    "You don't know me 0.0? That's odd..."

    What the!...He's the one who's odd saying my name like we're so close >:(

    "Well, since you don't know me, I'm Jake Chris. Nice to meet you ^^"

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    Jake Chris? Wait, this name, somehow it's ringing a bell...

    This name sounds so familiar =,=...Ah!

    "Don't tell me...The school's prince?! You know, you shouldn't be taking to me...There'll be rumors in no time if you

    keep talking to me"

    "Not like I care...It's only rumors"

    "You shouldn't be near me, havent you heard the rumors?"

    "I had but...It's only rumors, there's no guarantee if it's true or not...Besides, you don't even look like someone who

    can kill a bug =3="

    "What do you mean" I admit I was pissed. >:(

    "I mean you don't look like someone who can kill...Also, from what channel or any news have you heard someone

    dying just because they talked to each other? There's NONE, right?"

    "The rumors are true! THEY died because of me!"

    I cried as I remember what happened...

    "You DON'T know anything about me!"

    I can see Jake's fingers curling up forming a fist...

    "True or not...Don't you think crying for them would make them suffer more?"

    "Eh?"

    "If they saw you cry, Don't you think it will just make them regret that they left you?...That's why you should smile for

    them, so that they'll be relief that you're doing fine even though they're gone"

    He wiped my tears...I didn't know someone would be this nice to me...Even though he heard about the rumor...

    "I'm sure everyone has their own problem. Don't worry. Starting from now on, I'll always be here for you. Got it?"

    Didn't know what to say, I nod my head...

    "Thank you...Even though I only met you today...You're really kind"

    [Note: they're classmates but since Jane doesn't really mind her classmates she didn't knew he was her classmate]

    "My pleasure"

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    I smiled at him to show my gratitude.

    His face turned red...

    "A-anyway, since I'm at it lets go shopping. It's not yet late so...Lets go!

    CHAPTER 4: A promise to fulfill

    Jake pulled my arm...but I froze. I was too shocked.

    "Huh don't tell me your parents won't allow you?"

    Even though he didn't mean to bring up such a sensitive subject to me...I just can't help but remember the past...

    "My parents...? They're not with me..."

    I can't help it, I want to cry...

    Then suddenly he knelt to the ground?!! Then kissed my hand?!! What the heck?!! >.///

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    "Huh" He's making me pissed all right.

    "Sorry, I just can't help myself...You're just too cute"

    "A-anyway we should go to the restaurant =///="

    "You're right, Lets go! \(^v^)/"

    We went to the restaurant...Going on a date with with him today made me discover new things about him like how he

    dress himself so simple and how messy he eat...

    After we ate, we went to the park...

    Unexpectedly there were no people except for us...I mean normally this place would be packed with couples

    especially at night...

    We lay on the grass and gazed at the stars...

    There was an awkward silence~

    "Umm..."we both said.

    "Do you want a drink?"We both said again.

    We stared for a while and laugh at each other and both answered "sure"

    And so Jake went and buys some drinks...

    While waiting for him I gazed silently at the stars...

    "Yo!" something interrupted the silence...

    "Thinking a lot? Here's a drink to cool your thoughts..."

    He throw the can and I catch it...

    "Thanks...^^"

    He sat near me and we both laid on the grass...He told me stories and I listen to it...

    I can't believe he was this talkative I mean it was nearly 10:30 when he finished telling all his stories...

    "You know what..."I told him.

    "What?"

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    "You're like a library"

    "Eh?Why compare me to a library?"

    "'Cause you've got a lot of stories with you...If you didn't know the time then look..."

    He glanced at his wrist watch and his eyes widen not believing what he just saw...O.O

    "No way! It's 10:30 already!!!"

    "Yeah, and I think we should go home now..."

    "I'll walk you home..."

    "No thanks, I'm fine"

    "C'mon it's this late, just a walk with me won't hurt. Right? ~.

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    "J-j-j-j-j-jake?!" I was surprised O.O

    "Geez...You don't have to be so surprised, you know... -_-"

    "W-whatever...Anyway, what are you doing here? Are you lost or something?"

    "Lost? Thats crazy, Even if I'm lost I won't end up here specifically ya' know" he said it sarcastically

    "So? What are you doing here?"

    "I came to pick you up...What else would I do here?...Duh...." Again he said it sarcastically

    "But you're not my service...-_-" I brushed him off.

    "Oh come on, don't be such an old hag ^^"

    He pulled my hand and carried me princess like and made me sit on his motorcycle

    "Kya! What the hell are you doing!"

    He started the engine...

    "For a girl, you know some good words"He teased.

    "Also, If you don't hold onto me you'll fall~" he added.

    "I'd rather fall than hold onto you! Anyway I'm going do-----"

    "No you can't"

    Then he started driving....

    "Kya!"

    Giving me no choice, I hold onto him

    "If I remember correctly, you said you'd rather fall than hold onto me ^^"

    What the!!...Fine!

    Since he made me do it I released my hands from him...

    "Hmmp!.......................................Eh?"

    Us, without realizing it......I'mfalling!

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    I closed my eyes, I can't believe it...will this be my last day?

    CHAPTER 5: A hint of romance

    As I open my eyes...I can feel it...I wasn't scratched or anything...As I begin to scan the place I saw Jake covered with

    wounds...Now I get it...he took all damages that I should've get...Seeing him lying unconsciously made me cry...As

    my tears land on his cheeks...he started to open his eyes...

    "Uggh...Huh?"

    That was Jake, He's awake...He sits up...

    "Jake, I'm sor------"

    Before I could continue what I was about to say, he came near me and pinch my cheeks...

    "I-D-I-O-T, don't cry...geez, you're such a crybaby...can't you smile more often?..."

    "But I'm the reason why you have wounds all over your body"

    "These? These are just scratches...And to compare this to the sufferings you've endured this is nothing..."

    "But---------"

    "Stop, No excuses! Just smile...okay? Geez don't make me repeat what I've just said.Can't you just smile and be

    happy? I know you won't forget your past that easily but...can't you start anew? Don't worry I'll be with you...Anyway,

    speaking of excuses, I wonder what excuse can we say to the teacher, I mean we're going to be late by the time we

    get there..."

    I followed him silently until we reached the school [ we walk since his motorcycle wasn't working after that

    accident...we returned it to his dad and was really mad at what happened ] ... The teacher was mad, REALLY

    MAD...But anyway Jake managed to convince the teacher about his 'excuse'...

    ~Lunch~

    I wasn't able to face Jake...I still can't forgive myself...

    "Yo!" Jake called out to me but still I tended to avoid him...

    He tapped my shoulders and said:

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    "Hey! What's wrong with you? You've been avoiding me this whole morning...Do I smell skunk purfume or what?"

    "No, it's not that..."

    "Then what?"

    I looked at him with a I-can't-forgive-myself-for-what-I-did face...

    "Don't tell me, you still haven't forgiven yourself yet?"

    I bow my head

    "-sigh- Apologize"

    "Huh?"

    "Apologize! Apologize to me! NOW!"

    "Huh? What's wrong with you all of a sudden?"

    "I told you to apologize, didn't I? Apologize to me now. This instant."

    "I'm sorry...(?)"

    "Then, you're forgiven...^^"

    "Huh? I-I don't get you..." I was puzzled...

    "You've said sorry and now I've forgiven you...Besides, seeing your saddened face, it's enough for me to forgive

    you...Don't make things more complicated..."

    "I'm real----"

    "I've forgiven you! And that's that! ?Geez, stop being an old hag...be free, be happy..."

    'Be free, be happy'... huh? I can never be free from my past...

    "But I can never be free..."

    Tears started falling down...

    ...

    ...

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    ...

    Then suddenly he kissed me on the cheeks?!!

    I pushed him...Of course I would!

    "W-why did you do that! >///x

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    CHAPTER 6: A sudden turn of events

    The following day.

    The door of my classroom opened and the teacher came in

    Everyone we have a new student

    Who in Earth would transfer to school this time of the year?

    Then someone came inAnd I was so shock to see who it was.

    Hi everyoneNice to meet you all. I hope youll be nice to me since I just recovered from a car accident. Oh by

    the way, Im Chad Smith.

    I can hear them chattering, probably because they heard from a car accident

    No wayThis cant be---This is impossible.

    I shivered

    Does anyone want to ask something to me?

    One of my classmates raised his arm and started to ask

    Why did you enroll here? I mean if I were you, I would rest a little longer since I just recoveredAnd from the looks

    of it youre here for a reason

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    I think Ive rested long enough. And the reason why Im here? Im here to claim something that was mine long

    ago

    ~Lunch~

    Yo! Jane! Jake called out for me but I didnt respond

    You shouldnt interact with her, come on, and lets go! Some of his friends said

    Quit it, its my choice to interact with her so SHOO! he shoved them

    Fine. Whatever. Just warning you

    Then they left.

    Yo, Jane.??? You didnt ans------

    He noticed that I was crying

    Hey, Jane? Whats wrong? I didnt do something wrong, didnt I? Come on, tell me. At least look at me

    I looked at him and saw me crying so bad

    H-heyWhats wrong?

    -SNIFF SNIFF-

    W-what should I do? I asked him

    Huh? What are you saying?

    He-hes back

    Huh? What do you mean hes back? I-I dont get you?

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    For some unknown reason I continue to shiver.

    Im shivering because Im nervous? Or am I too shocked that hes here? I dont know

    H-hey, Jane?!!

    His voice couldve gathered a lot of attention but everyone was out except for me, Jake and Chad.

    Huh? Jane? Someone said

    I can see Chad walking to my direction

    When he was near me, he asked me

    A-are you Jane?

    I-I cant believe it, its Chad. Hes right in front of me. Being nervous, I continue to shiver

    And Jake seems to notice it

    Jakes P.O.V------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Huh? Shes shivering because of Chad?

    Even though it was just a hunch

    Out of anger, I grabbed his collar

    Hey! Whats wrong with you! he complained

    Jane noticed and shouted Stop it! But I ignored her warning and still went on

    What did you do to Jane! Answer me!

    Hey, what are you saying? Just hold your horses...

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    I was pissed on how he answered meso I tighten my grip. When I was about to punch him Jane shouted Jake!

    Why is she protecting him? Isnt he the reason why shes shivering?

    Oh wait, I dont even know if it was really his fault

    I told you to hold your horses, didnt I? he said it while fixing his shirt

    Im sorry. I was wrong. Ill excuse myself

    Embarrassed by my idiotic move, I walked out

    End of Jakes P.O.V----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    What the hell is happening??? Chad is here even though he shouldnt be?

    And JakeDid I say something wrong?

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    CHAPTER 7: Spaced-Out

    Jake turned his back and started to walk away from me...

    While having such a serious tension Chad butted in...

    "A-are you really Jane?"

    His eyes full of worry and hope...I guess he's really that happy to see me and from the looks of it he is the Chad that I

    know but...What's confusing me is...Why is he here? Why is he alive? What happened during these past three years?

    As Jake continue to walk away...

    I was like a girl being squashed by walls of confusion...

    I'm confused, not because Chad is still alive even though I thought he is already dead, but because Im confused on

    what I should do. If I should chase after Jake and apologize to him or shall I tell Chad of how much I missed him and

    ask him why he is here? As I continue to break on my own confusion the more I was being squashed. I dont know

    what to do.

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    But I know I have to do something quick

    SLAM!

    That was the sound of the door being closed. Jakes outThis is bad. I wont be able to catch up with him

    In a flash, I was able to decide on what to do

    Im sorry, Chad

    Chads P.O.V----------------------------------

    I guess claimingher isnt that easy after all^//^

    End of Chads P.O.V------------------------

    I ran towards the doorI went out, leaving Chad all alone

    Im sure he understands it

    I ran after Jake. I admit it, hes fast. I even almost lost sight of him luckily, I catch up

    Since I was running with all my might, I lost my balance then tripped.

    Ouch! I exclaimed

    I raised my voice as I said Ouch! hoping that hed notice me and come to help but thats impo-----------

    My thoughts were cut-off when I saw him in front of me

    With his concerned look he said:

    Are you okay? Does it hurt? Can you stand up?

    Y-yeah

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    I feel kind of guilty, I mean, didnt know hed actually fall for it and that he was this worried about me

    Anyway, going back to realityI know this is my only chance so I grabbed his arm

    What?! You tricked me?!

    His expression changed from concerned to a bit angry...

    I bow my head and said

    Im sorry

    Finally I let go off my grip

    I dont care whether he leaves me or not

    What matter is that I was able to tell him what I wanted to tell him

    I was about to stand up when I saw him still there on the same spotI was a bit shocked, I thought he already left

    There was an awkward silenceBut I break it by saying

    Was my sorry not enough? Should I beg for it?

    Huh?No!...In fact you didnt do anything wrongIt was me, not youIm supposed to be the one saying

    sorry..And Im sorry and I mean itIm probably acting weirdI, myself, dont know whyI might not know

    whatever happened between you and Chad butOne thing is for sureI was worried about you

    I wanted to see his expression while saying this but his hair was covering my view

    I can feel the pressure on the atmosphere

    There was an awkward silence but it was interrupted when the school bell rang

    Our lunch is finally over

    Hearing the bell rang, Jake stood up and walked towards our classroom and I silently followed him

    As we went inside the classroom, I saw Chad talking with our other classmates, luckily, he understood me

    As the teacher discuss boring things

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    As the nerd I should be very attentive but I was actually spacing-out, still thinking what Jake told me a while ago

    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    What could Jake possibly mean by that? And Chad, Why are you here?

    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    CHAPTER 8: A whisper of confession

    The class bell rang...

    Finally! Class dismissal...I was kind of lazy to stand up...But anyway, I won't be able to go home if I keep sitting on my

    sit -_-...Just when I was about to stand up somebody whispered

    "I love you"

    o///o

    So shocked about what I just heard....

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    My eyes grew wider and I instinctively turn my head to where the whisper came from...

    And it was NO OTHER THAN CHAD!!!

    "W-w-w-what's with you?!!! >////////////

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    Then someone patted me on the back...It was no other than Joyce, Myka and Marie...Then they pushed me getting

    closer to Chad...

    Same as the other group, Chad's group were also pushing him getting closer to me...

    And before we know it we were so close...

    Somebody whistled~

    Classmate: This would be a nice scoop~

    "Now,now...you won't tease these two lovebirds over here..."

    Everybody looked at who it was and yeah, you guessed it right... It was Jake...

    Classmate: Oh Jake! Nice timing!

    ...

    CLICK

    ...

    What the?!! He took a picture...OF US!!!

    Classmates: Nice one, Jake! Nice shot!

    Chad: What the?! Hey, give me that!!!

    Jake: No way, haha :p

    Chad: Ugh! -pissed-

    Jake: Do you really want this picture so badly? Fine. I'll send it to you ;)

    Chad: What!!! No!

    -Ring Tone-

    '1 inbox'

    Chad:Hey! Delete that!! >/////////

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    ...

    ...

    ...

    Chad?!!

    "Chad?!! How were you able to get inside?!!" I exclaimed

    "I broke in" he said while sticking his tongue out

    "What?!! How???" I said a bit confused

    "H-hey, I'm just joking..."

    "Huh?Then how?"

    "Did you forgot? You gave me the spare key of this house 'cause you said that this was originally mine" ^^'

    "Ah, haha...Oops?"

    "Sigh, sit here..." he said while patting the chair

    I sat beside him

    "Hey, still remember this?" Then he started playing the piano

    [They were inside the big room that has a piano]

    "Canon, right?" I answered

    He looked at me

    "Jane? W-w-what's wrong?"

    I don't know when and why but I started crying

    "H-hey, stop crying... You're making the piece sad..."

    "How come?" I sniffed

    "'Cause the one playing the piece is sad whenever he sees you sad"

    I looked at him and he gave me a sincere smile

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    "I'll lend you my chest for now... It's okay to cry all you want... I know that it hurts...So much"

    Hearing those words I cried and cried

    ~~

    He would always pat me on the back and would always tell me that everything was gonna be all right...

    I do really hope that everything's gonna be all right...

    I hope I would have the courage to face tomorrow...

    ~~

    "Hey, have you calmed down?" he asked me

    "Yeah..."

    "Here, drink"

    Then he threw a bottle of water to me and I catch it

    "Thanks" I said almost whispering to myself

    "What? Sorry, I can't hear you..."

    "Thank you for everything"

    "No prob. You're my best friend. Right?"

    "Chad..."

    I gave him a I'm-really-sorry face

    "If you're thinking about that..."

    [That means the break-up]

    "I'll be honest with you... It hurts... Now, now... Before you start crying because of guilt I just want to say... I already

    accepted the (harsh) truth... Sigh, I wouldn't have come here to comfort you if I knew that I still feel sad 'bout it, ya'

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    know... Besides, there's a saying that goes 'If you love them, you should know when to let go' and this is the only

    thing I can do for you right now..."

    Tears rolled on my cheeks but before he noticed I wiped them

    I don't want him to worry about me every single time I cry...

    I want to be at least brave in front of him

    so that he doesn't need to be worried about me...

    Besides, it's not like he'll be there by my side for eternity...

    "Thank you" I said as I smile to him

    He placed his hand in top of my head then he began messing my hair

    "Hey, what are you doing" I said half-pissed

    "Messing your hair" He said chuckling

    "Hmmp"

    "Haha... Ok,ok... I'm leaving now 'kay?"

    "You won't stay? after all, this house is-" he cut me off

    "Nah, besides if anyone knew we live in the same house then somebody might misunderstand or if anyone reported it

    to the principal then we'd probably be expelled ^^'"

    "Well... It does make a perfect sense..."

    "See?"

    Then he threw something and I catch it...

    It was the spare key...

    "This house is as good as yours" he chuckled

    Then he gave me a smile and left after waving his hand good bye

    ~~

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    "May you find happiness, Chad"

    CHAPTER 17: Your perfect romance, as well, as your happily ever after

    Next Day~

    I went to school as usual,

    While I was passing through the entrance, I saw Chad together with a girl... They were talking...

    When (I don't know how) Chad noticed me he waved his hand at me and left the girl

    Before I said 'hi' at him I glanced one last time at the girl and made a mischievous smile

    "W-what?" He asked

    "You like that girl? :3" I teased like a little kid

    "W-what? N-no..." He hesitantly answered

    Moment of silence~

    I just stare at him still waiting for the truth to be told ~.~

    "W-well she-she's cute... I guess..." He blushed

    "Oh really? Youre so honest aint ya? -_-" I sarcastically said

    Then I pat his back almost making him choke

    Then I gave him a It-is-fine,-go-for-it ^^ face

    He was silent for a moment

    "C'mon we already broke up. Go for it! I hope you'd get a perfect romance this time ^^" I cheered

    "Y-yeah... Now that I think about it I was the one who broke up with you... Pathetic..."

    "You were the one who was hurt the most so it's not pathetic at all"

    "I-if you say so..."

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    "Of course it isn't pathetic! Now go and move on! Geez I guess I'm being left behind since I don't think I can move on

    though..." I whimpered

    "Jane..."

    "Now, now don't concern yourself with me ^^ One day you'll have a family and you wouldn't be able to be there for meall the time... So... Let me trip and let me stand on my own... I'm sure one day someone will lend his hand to me... I'll

    just continue to wait... Until then, I'll work hard to be strong by myself even if it's only bit my bit... Anyway there's no

    need to rush. Right?"

    "Yeah" he answered

    Hmm... Now that I think about it, that girl from ago is my classmate...

    I think she is....

    OMG!

    My fucking hell!

    She...

    She...

    She's Myka!!!!

    Shit! Why did I realize it just now?!!

    ~Moving on~

    It was already recess...

    Fortunately, Myka was with the others and is still in the classroom

    I tapped her shoulders and I whispered to her

    "Lets talk outside"

    "S-sure..."

    We went out of the classroom

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    "So... Umm... What do you need?" she asked

    "I just want to ask if you like someone :3"

    "Eh?! Suddenly asking something like that is..."

    "C'mon it's just a yes or no -_-" I sarcastically asked

    "Y-yes... >//////

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    Even though I was expecting it, I was still shocked

    I mean, there's still chance that it might not be Chad right?

    Then she blushed deeply...

    But when I think of it...

    I met her when Chad confessed to me, she was already my friend when Chad and I already started going out...

    ...

    I can't help but wonder...

    "How hard must it been to see her friend dating the one she likes?"

    "I-I'm sorry" I fizzled out

    "What are you saying?" she was weird out

    "For being naive"

    "Oh, you mean for not noticing my feelings? Well, it's not your fault that you and Chad liked

    each other... It can't be help anyway..." she said as she gave me a warm smile

    "Myka..."

    "Well, shall we go back to eating?" she started to walk away

    "How... How about confessing to him?!! >///

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    "But... That is..." she stuttered

    "Right?" I said persistently

    "... Ugh... It's fine... I guess?"

    "Yay! Well anyway, good luck!"

    Then she gave me a concerned look,

    She probably remembered our past relationship

    "It's okay... It's fine... We're just best friends 'kay? ^^"

    "I-If you say so..." she said with a very low voice

    Then we went inside

    A Lot has happened and it's class dismissal and we went home! ^O^

    ...HoUsE...

    *ring tone*

    '1 message'

    I grabbed my cellphone and read the message

    From: Myka

    Subject: Encourage ^O^

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    Thank you for giving me courage! Please, wish me luck!

    Geez, of course I'll wish you good luck... You're my friend right?

    I gave myself a contented smile

    'Sure. Good Luck! :3' I send to her

    ...NeXt DaY...

    Myka informed me that she's going to confess today at lunch and she's been praying for like

    gazillions of times now!!!

    "C'mon Myka, if you don't calm down you might screw up"

    SNIFF SNIFF

    "So, you mean, if I calm down... I won't screw up?" she sniffed

    "Yes,yes you won't" I said a bit like sighing

    "Promise?"

    "Promise."

    "Pinkie Swear?"

    "Pinkie swear. You know what? You're acting like a child -_-" I blurted out

    "Well, err, that's because...I'm really nervous and if being calm would make my confession

    successful then I want to secure that"

    "Fine. I swear" I said as we made a pinkie swear

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    ...LuNcH...

    Shh...

    I'm following Myka :D

    I want to know what will happen

    ...Meanwhile between Myka & Chad...

    "So what do you need from me?" Chad asked Myka

    "I-I-I-I..."

    Myka was trembling

    She must be really nervous

    But Chad patted her on the back

    And hugged her?!!

    "It's okay... You can take it slowly... I'm eager to wait so don't rush it" He whispered in her ear

    "I-I" she once again stutter

    Then Myka clutched his shirt and buried her head on his chest... She was crying....?

    "Myka?"

    "I-I-I really like you! No! I-I've always loved you!" she said as she was trembling

    Chad scratched his nape and said:

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    "I'm sorry but I don't think my 'like' is like your 'love'" he confessed

    Myka pushed Chad making her have a nice view of him

    Then she grabbed his neck tie and faced him making them having eye-to-eye contact

    "But you like me! There's still hope... Is it okay to date me even if it's just for one month? A pre-

    test or trial will do... And in one month...

    ...I'll surely make you fall in love with me!" she blushed

    Such a bold confession also made Chad blush

    "I-idiot! It should be the guy who is saying those things but if I did say it, it would be pointless

    since you're already head-over-heels in love with me! >///

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    I'm so happy for them...

    Chad finally have someone to care about other than me...

    I hope Chad will love her more than how he loved me...

    CHAPTER 18: I tried to forget

    I left the place with a contented smile on my face

    ~Meanwhile~

    Chad's P.O.V

    "Hey, did Jane help you?" I asked her

    "W-well to tell you the truth she did..."

    "I guess I should thank her for giving you to me" I whisper to myself

    ...

    ...

    "You're grateful of me?" Myka asked

    OR NOT! Shit, I said it aloud

    "Huh?! W-w-what are you saying?"

    "You said it!"

    "Did not!"

    "Did to!"

    "Did not!"

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    "Did to!"

    "Na-uh!"

    "A-huh!"

    "Did not :p"

    "Hmmp!"

    "Sigh... Fine.. I surrender"

    Then she kissed me on the cheeks?!!

    I can feel my cheeks getting hot

    "Hey!" I said

    "Think of it as my way of saying thank you >:p"

    Honestly... She's too carefree...

    I can't help but smile...

    ~Next Day~

    [Saturday, still Chad's P.O.V]

    Yesterday was a nice day but...

    How can I thank Jane?

    I'm pretty sure she helped Myka boost up her courage

    If only I know what happened to Jake then I could've known something that might make Jane happy

    -End of Chad's P.O.V-

    It's Saturday today

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    I should happy that there are no classes today but I can't

    How can I be happy if I know Jake doesn't remember me?

    Just when I already realized my feelings...

    And this is what's going to happen?

    Damn it! I hate it!

    My life sucks...

    It's mostly filled with sadness but like I said 'mostly', there was still happiness in it that made me strive to live until now

    but now I kind of feel like I can't continue anymore 'cause it hurts so much...

    It's hard to accept that he doesn't know me anymore...

    It makes me cry all night...

    This is too much for me to handle

    I can't take it...

    Ugh, I hate it! My useless, worthless, stupid self that is!

    Why am I such a crybaby! I shouldn't continue like this!

    I went out my house

    I'm going to change myself!

    -Next Day-

    I went to school wearing my hair with a side ponytail, dye with brown and with darker brown as its highlights

    I went to school and Chad and the others were in a daze...

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    What's with them?

    I was weird out

    "J-j-jane! Is that really you?" Myka asked really surprised

    "Huh? Of course it's me -_-' There's nothing to be surprised about right?"

    "There is! A LOT!"

    "Yup! A lot! Before you were an UGLY crybaby but now you're gorgeous!" Marie confessed

    "Wow, you really are my friend. Gosh, thanks for being too honest" I said sarcastically

    "I know right? Honesty is the best policy" she said

    "Are you broken hearted?" Myka said all of a sudden

    And there was a sign written on my whole face:

    'She just saw through me'

    Crap! She just saw through me and that's bad!

    "W-w-why would you think of that?" I nervously asked

    "They say that if a girl is broken hearted she gets more beautiful but I might be thinking too much"

    "Y-yeah you're thinking too much"

    -Chad's P.O.V-

    If only you know she's really broken hearted

    I mean, who wouldn't be?

    The one you love forgotten about you

    It must've made quite a shock on her

    but she looks really different now

    She dyed her hair to brown and had darker brown as highlights

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    She looks like a delinquent -_-

    Good thing our school isn't that strict

    But still, I can't help but wonder..

    'What exactly can I do for her?'

    Even though they don't notice it, she's in a major depression right now

    WHACK!!!

    "Ouch..."

    Myka hit me on the head

    "What now? Don't tell me you're jealous O.O"

    "What?! N-no... I-I.. I... I... I'm not..." she said gradually getting weaker

    I pat her on the head

    "Don't think of silly things, idiot" I told her

    "Nnn" she agreed

    ~~

    Seriously what should I do?

    No, actually it's 'What can I do?'

    [Skip to Saturday!]

    6:30 am

    Ugh, *yawn* So sleepy... *opens fridge* What the!!! No food?!! Argh -_-* Sigh, I guess I should go shopping -_-

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    Walking, walking, walking

    I was walking when suddenly my eyes met a familiar figure

    Jake? What is he doing here? His butler is not here...

    *realize something* Wait! I can use this opportunity to talk to him

    I mean, I can't find it believable for him to forget Jane

    "Jake!"

    "Chad?!"

    GASP

    Jake covered his mouth

    Wait.. Did he just said my name?

    No way... He still remembers us!!!

    I grabbed his collar and punched him right on the face!

    The impact made him lie on the floor

    "What the hell's wrong with you?! I don't even know you!"

    "Stop the act! I'm not deaf nor am I stupid enough to mistake what you've just said"

    "Tch.I guess the cat's out of the bag?"

    He stood up

    -End of Chad's P.O.V-

    Sigh, today, right now

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    I'm buying groceries. There were no stock and the fridge was empty -_- No choice right?

    ...Few minutes later...

    I'm finished buying all I need!

    I went outside and I started to notice two figures that were really familiar

    Wait, those two...

    Aren't they Chad and Jake?!!

    Why are those two here?

    Why do I feel like there's something I don't like that will happen?

    Why?

    CHAPTER 19: A sad revelation

    "What are you blabbering?!" Chad shouted at Jake

    Chad grabbed his collar dragging Jake closer to him and punched him on the face!

    "What are you saying?! Jane is crying because of you!" he shouted again

    Jake had a shock expression but it became calm after some moments

    "Uh... Yeah... I guess I could say... I know...?"

    I could see in Chad's face that he's irritated then he, once again, grabbed Jake's collar and punched him left and

    right. Jake was starting to spit blood yet he still remains silent. I want to stop them but... I, myself, was scared at

    Chad. I'm shivering. Chad is scary.

    "You bastard! So you continued to lie to her even though you knew she was crying?!" he shouted again

    "I mean, I was her first friend in high school right? So it must've hurt to know that your best friend forgot about you..."

    Chad was about to punch him but he stopped his fist from landing on his face again

    "Argh! She loves you! You IDIOT!"

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    Jake was stunned but it was not that long when it was changed into a perplexed look

    "But that's too late..." Jake fizzled out

    "What do you mean too late?"

    "I... The reason why I tried to forget you guys...To be exact, Jane...Is because my father already picked a bride for

    me... In short, me fiance..I know you'll do the same if you were on my same two shoes! I mean, it's for the best for

    both of you... You'd completely forget each other and forgetting her will make your feelings for her vanish..I can't go

    against him..."

    I'm at my limit already...

    If him saying that he forgotten me made me cry for a whole night

    Then how about now?

    I've just heard that he wanted to forget me and that he has a fiance

    I want to cry but no! I shouldn't!

    I don't want to look pathetic and I already decided that I'd change my crybaby self!

    But still, in reality...

    The impact was too much

    The groceries I was holding dropped

    And the groceries' banging sound took Chad and Jake's attention

    No, this is bad...

    They turned their heads and saw me...

    I can feel a tear escaped my eye but I quickly wipe it off

    I know that I should be brave especially on this times

    I smiled at then

    "Don't tell me she heard it all" was what Chad was thinking

    I gulp and said

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    "Don't worry, I'm okay. It doesn't bothers me at all"

    "Jane..."

    I grabbed my groceries, turn my body and run away

    Even though I was smiling, deep inside, I was crying... I was hurt...

    It hurts so much...

    I feel like my whole world shattered in front of me. I feel like time stopped. My whole body was numb a while ago. I

    feel like I just lost my care to the world.

    Chad's P.O.V

    I glanced at Jake one last time

    I despise him so much right now!

    How could he do that to her?!

    But he looks like he regrets it, well, he better be!

    Even though I know how much my punch hurts I won't help him, after all, he's a bastard.

    I turn my back and chased after Jane.

    It wasn't that long when I found her

    She was seating on the grass

    With a far view,

    You can see her brown hair gently swaying on the wind

    If only I was a painter or artist I would've painted or sketch her

    Or maybe I won't

    I mean, even if the picture is good, there's still a hint of sadness in it

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    I walked getting closer to her

    I can see her more vivid

    She was crying... Tears were gently flowing down her cheeks

    I went close to her and I gently pat her head

    "So you're still a crybaby after all?"

    "I'm not! I've changed! I was able to smile in front of him! I'm not the same crybaby anymore!!"

    Or so she says when it's completely obvious that she's hurt

    I can see her hands trembling

    Indeed, she's not that weak anymore but...

    she's not that strong

    I held her hands and pulled her head onto my chest

    "Fine. I admit defeat. You're not the same crybaby anymore. You're not that weak anymore but let me tell you this...

    You're not that strong... It's okay to cry it all out. So what if you're a crybaby? Everyone has flaws and that's who you

    are. It's fine. Just let it all out. I'm always here to support you"

    Then she cried it all out

    And then all the waterworks made her fall asleep ^___^V

    Well, she's gone through a lot anyway

    Aww.. She's sound asleep -_-'

    I should take her home

    Well, I can't carry her on my back since there's no one who would help me place her on my back then... I guess...

    I should carry her princess-like?

    Well, it's not like I have much of a choice -_-

    Most people are probably still at home sleeping since it's still 6:30 something and because normally the market would

    open at 7:45 or 8:00.

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    Then wondering why I went out early?

    You know...Exercise...Ahem! Lets put that aside

    And so, I did carry her

    I finally reached her house

    Well, it kind of felt awkward

    Well, it's not like it matters

    Now the problem is..

    How the hell would I be able to go inside?

    It's not like I'll raid her bag just to search for the key ya' know

    Well, actually, that's what YOU think

    You see... When I still lived here or in short, when I was still young I would always escape at night so that I'll be able

    to play with Jane

    The reason is obvious, it's because, of course, my parents won't allow me to

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    Finally! Found it! Hmmp. I guess even though years had passed it's still the same. Ah memories!

    Just looking at this backdoor makes me remember a lot of things...

    Well whatever -_-

    I kicked the door and since the door was kind of rusty it easily opened

    Well, since it's a big door enough for 3-4 persons to fit in, we easily fitted in

    Now, the real problem is how am I supposed to open the door to the house?

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    Then something slipped...

    "Hmm?"

    I bent and look at what slipped

    It's the key O.O How lucky >.