DANIEL

"Hey, Daniel! How are you feeling? Your aura seems lively, eh?" Rick asked me.

"Lively? It's my sadness because until now I don't know where Kath is," I replied and sighed. I'm still thinking about Kath's text to me last night.

"Don't think too much. We also lost our friend, but I'm sure we can find her soon," Princess replied while eating her lunch.

"I know that but last night she suddenly texted."

"Really? Show me!" Jessiah shouted so I immediately picked up the phone and handed it to them,

"That's just her message to me. She said don't look for him anymore. I called the phone number this morning but she didn't want to answer. It's confusing, isn't it? She loves me but doesn't want to be found where God put her."

"That's fine, Daniel. If you are meant to be, you are. Kath was just hurt but I know she loves you so much," Jessiah said and handed me back my phone.

KATH

"By the way, where did you go to school then?" Ara asked while waiting for our teacher. It's now one-thirty and we have a subject.

"Oh, we always move places so I've been to any school but recently, we live in Butuan City but not too long. I'm studying at Father Saturnino Urios University."

"OMG! Really? Did you know that my cousin studies there and we're also from Butuan? I was also at FSUU, then."

"Oh really? I thought you were very familiar with me, so maybe I've seen you before but maybe I also know your cousin," I told her and she was about to speak when a man suddenly came in and approached us.

"Oh, Miss Gorgeous is here," he greeted and I looked at him. He is quite familiar as he was completely staring at me during enrollment and earlier but Nah, I am not interested.

"And, Mister ugly is here," Ara interrupted and the man looked at her.

"Don't you know me? You're so ugly! And I am not talking to you. I told the one next to you. Don't be assuming, miss."

"I don't care, dude. What's the matter is that we're both ugly, okay? My friend doesn't fall for an ugly person so you leave in front of us," she replied again and glared at the man.

"I'm Henry," he introduced me, "Just so you know that I am the captain of the football team here."

"Are you done? Do we have to be surprised by that?" Ara joked again and at the same time yawned, showing the man that we are not interested.

"You're so annoying! Ugh," he groaned and our classmate, Henry immediately left in front of us and went to his place. He even looked at me again and winked.

I immediately took my eyes off him because he was creepy and I just laughed at Ara, "Aww, Ara! You're great!"

"Oh, Kath! I'm used to that. I know he's a jerk and if only knows that he is. So what if he's a captain or what?"

"That's right, but let it go."

"How about you? Do you already have a boyfriend?" Ara was suddenly asked so I was shocked to look at her.

"Yeah, I do have one but we just had a problem so we moved here. But all I know is he's very handsome, very smart, and sweet."

"You know that I also know a lot of athletes in Butuan who are also kind. Not like that crazy Henry. He's so full of himself!"

I looked at him, "Aren't you also from Butuan? Why did you move here?"

"Oh my, in the place we live always gots on fire. Well, unfortunately, one of our houses caught fire, and mom and dad are getting tired of staying there since they also grabbed the opportunity here for work. So, my family and I have all moved but maybe anytime we will also go on vacation there in Butuan."

"Is that so? It's a pity!" that's all I said and at the same time our instructor came in so we listened and studied.

About a few months have passed since we moved, Ara has become my best friend. A lot has changed in my life but until now he is still the one.

I’ll admit that until now I still haven’t been able to move on. I still really love Daniel Elizalde, but I thought that maybe he doesn't like me anymore and he doesn't like my family, even more, especially my siblings.

But, that is also impossible because not everyone knows where we are. On my Facebook, I deleted my old account and created a new one, but I also blocked all my friends, especially those who know Daniel so that they can't search for me anywhere.

So far, our Finals are also near and a party is being held at the school. Also, about Henry? That's right, he's still really naughty and it's obvious that I'm his type. I no longer hesitated to introduce him to my family because apart from the dislike of my siblings, I knew in myself that he is not the one.

As for my siblings, I no longer hear any bad things they say to Daniel. Maybe it's because their mindset is that he is no longer in my life or the lives of all of us. But I thought, what if after that we return to Butuan? I would love to see Daniel and say that I am very sorry for my decision.

"Hey, Kath!" I turned around when Ara called me, "What? Are you ready for Friday?"

"Why? What's up on Friday?"

"Did you just have amnesia, girl? It's our party, right?"

"Oh, yes! It will be the next day! Are you going to have a partner at the party? Didn't they say visitors from other schools are allowed?"

"Yeah, it's okay. My mom even convinced my cousin as well as his friends to come. My cousin was so sad and my uncle also thought that they needed a vacation. Their semester ended as early as possible because they are ahead of us."

"Ah, is that so? Well, it's fine, the more the merrier!"

"I hope they agreed. They all agreed to my vacation offer, the only problem is my cousin. Anyway, do you already have a partner at the party?"

I rolled my eyes and glared at Henry who was in the corner and smiled, "Annoying! Henry is teasing me that he will be my date and partner but like I always do, I always rejected him. I'd rather be with someone else than be with that arrogant Henry."

"PERFECT! Maybe you can have my cousin as your date? You know, he had no girlfriend yet and to think that he's going to be twenty-two. You know, maybe you're the ones meant to be dating each other. Also, don't worry about my cousin, he's so sweet and kind like your boyfriend -- I mean, your ex-boyfriend," she joked and I frowned. No one can beat Daniel but I'll grab the chance instead of going to that Henry.

"Okay, I'll agree."

"Good!" she said and picked up her phone, "Wait a minute, someone called me."

DANIEL

We were at the dinner table with the family and eating dinner but I was still in the middle of it. Until now, I'm not okay but I try to show them that I'm okay even if I'm not okay.

"Son, you have nothing else to do here at home but cry and cry," said mom so I looked at her.

"What? Of course, I'm not crying."

“Oh, don't fool me. I know you're still hurting so why don't you take a break first? Sandy's mom called and your friends invited you to go on vacation. Sandy wants to be with your friends and the triplets are also excited to see you. Those triplets do idolize you!"

Hey, I don't want to go. I'm lazy to roam, travel, and most of all I'm not in the mood to go there without Kath, "No thanks. I'm fine about it."

"You're coming with us," Rick, who had just entered our house, said suddenly, "All right, bro! Pack your things because we'll be upset if you don't come. Well, your dad asked us earlier and we said yes!"

I looked at papa and frowned, "Really, dad? You asked and invited them?"

"I know you don't want to leave, so you have nothing to lose," joked papa, and at the same time, they all laughed.

"Fine," I replied simply because I knew I had no choice. It's also different for the gang to contribute because you won't be noticed.

Maybe Cagayan de Oro isn't that far away, right? But what if Kath comes back here without me because I'm in Cagayan de Oro? I just think of her right now, I miss her.

KATH

"It's good that your cousin and his friends have arrived," I said on the phone while talking to Ara. She even said that they were at home and they had a little party and of course, Ara invited me.

"Yeah, Kath! Come quickly and so you can meet my cousin!"

"Yeah, yeah! I'm on my way there!" I just said the other line and cut it off.

As I picked up my little make-up kit I looked in the mirror to put a little lipstick on my face. I'm not used to make-up but it's okay.

I don't know but when Ara told me to meet her cousin, I couldn't understand myself but I was nervous and excited. I don't know, maybe I'm not used to entertaining other guys but I must try at least for Ara.

DANIEL

"Why is your sister's new school locked up like this? Should I wear a tuxedo?" I complain to the triplets. I was asked to wear a tuxedo that was supposed to be worn tomorrow at the party. I wasn't aware that we were invited to their school event but never mind.

"It's still tomorrow," Peter said. I also took off my tuxedo and changed into my formal clothes because there was also a party to be held here. It's the triplets' birthday so there's a party at their house, as well.

"Where's Sandrina now? It's her turn," I heard Earl say.

At nine in the morning, we arrived in Cagayan de Oro. Then we went straight here and now we are in the mall and boutique where we are being measured.

Why else do we have to be involved in that party?

It was half-past five so we decided to buy the clothes and go home for the party.

"Sandy is still talking to her new best friend on the phone. She will come later," the triplets' mom suddenly snapped. Sandy and the triplets are siblings.

"Auntie, let me just ask. Why didn't Sandy stay with us when your house was burnt?"

"She doesn't want to bother you so much so she chose to just stay at her friend's house."

Rick stood up from his roommate, "There's Sandy."

"Daniel! Come on! Maybe my best friend is already at home!"

"And so what?"

"'Don't be rude! That's why you don't get a girlfriend because of your behavior. I also kind of set you two up! She'll also be your partner tomorrow at the school party."

"WHAT?! You set me up without bothering to tell me?!" I yelled but I'm not angry, okay? I was really surprised, "What if I don't like her? My God, Sandy! Doesn't your best friend have a partner?"

"Daniel! The party is tomorrow. You know, you should try to know her. Maybe you'll fall in love with her."

I just sighed, "Okay. As if I have a choice," But I can't fall in love with her best friend. I only love Kath, no one else.

"Good! Come on, let's go!"

KATH

I stopped at Ara's big house and I was super amazed because their family is very rich. It's only six PM but there's a lot of people and there's also the loud music background.

I texted Ara where she was and as soon as I sent it, I saw that she immediately entered the entrance of their house. I was about to wave when the smiles suddenly disappeared from my lips.