To all the readers of “Trust in Love”, Thank you so much for all the love and support! I’ve never known that the novel would have another family in this platform. You all are delightful and lovely. On behalf of my characters, thank you for being a part of their journey. Thank you for joining them in their triumphs, their …

A young boy walked out of the classroom with his head bowed. He wore a plain yellow shirt and a pair of khaki shorts. He had a blue cap on to cover his unruly hair. His hands held tightly on the straps of his black backpack. As he headed for the exit, he felt constant paper balls being pelted at …

Skye stared aimlessly out her bedroom window. She gazed at the front lawn, her black eyes wider than usual. They took in everything and nothing at the same time. None of what she saw belonged to her. She never had a right to them. She had been a guest from the start. Her undereye had darkened. It resembled a bruise …

Lauren Williams had developed a habit. Her friends found it quite peculiar that she started to attend class earlier than usual but they never had enough interest to actually spy on her. If they did, they would find Lauren on her seat with an unanswered copy of her assignment. She’d bring out a pencil and start to fill it out …

When the buzzer sounded, Alex peeked through her fingers. She watched the ball as it landed on the floor. It moved in slow motion. She held her breath. She could hear her heart beat loudly. Overcoming her anxiety, she listened for the commentators. She needed to know the results. The inevitable had come. “And that is it, ladies and gentlemen! …

“They need two shots to win” Selene shook her head. She’d never been more interested in the sport. That was some save by the twins, she thought. With the ball that high, no one could block it. It travelled the needed distance as fast as it could. Once there, Logan and Jae handled the rest. “Now, my stomach feels funny,” …

“Chipmunks! Chipmunks!” “Foxes! Foxes!” “Chipmunks! Chipmunks!” “Foxes! Foxes!” “Chipmunks! Chipmunks!” “Foxes! Foxes!” Both sides of the gym stayed energetic. With every shot their teams made, they screamed out cheers. The sound booth had been taken over by Felix and Henley. Devin had been left alone except for the occasional request of commentary from the student council president. “Your kids surely …

Jae held his breath. Underneath a scowl, a pair of mustard eyes stared back at him. Time moved in slow motion. He had his legs apart and his knees bent. Sweat dripped down the back of his neck. The only sound he could hear was his heartbeat. Then, the ball was tossed upwards. He jumped… … and so did the …

“Wo-wo-woah!” Felix spoke to the microphone, “Exciting atmosphere we have here in the gym! Is everyone ready for the last basketball game of the seasons?!” Cheers went up on cue as his voice blasted out of the speakers. The booth was located at the left side, hovering below the top bench. They faced the scoreboard directly and had a good …

People piled inside the gym. Benches, from the bottom to the top, had been filled. Supportive schoolmates wore the school colors of blue, white and gold. They also waved long balloons in the same colors. They sat on the right part of the gym, flooding it with school pride. The banners from the Pep Rally had been left on the …