106. Penny for Your Thoughts?

Alex snuggled under a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate. She held it with two hands, resting the base on top of bent knees tucked near her chest. She leaned on the headboard. She already changed into a pair of comfortable fleece pajamas. The cloth wrapped around her skin like another layer of quilt. The rest of the day …

105. A Thin Line

The newspapers had been folded again and the remaining 8 pairs danced around them doing the moonwalk. Well, at least, they were trying to. All the couples turned around to slide their feet backwards. One guy caught people’s attention by performing a perfect moonwalk. Emily hit her foot with the other, stumbling backwards. “A ‘trust fall’ in the middle of …

104. The Karma for Escaping an Argument

The rotating stage lights beamed brighter and whirled on their axles. They began unsynchronized, pointing in different directions. Slowly, they descended. Since they needed participants, it would be better if they chose a pair close to the event space. A pair chosen from the 3rd floor would be quite troublesome. The MC walked down the platform. He wore a blue …

109. First Friendship

“Xandra, why do the other kids avoid you?” Skye asked one day. They sat under the same tree for lunch. It became their spot since Alexandra always picked it. A few weeks had already passed since they met. The young miss felt more at ease that someone else could eat her lunch. She didn’t need to throw the leftovers away …

103. Escaping an Argument

Emily cocked an eyebrow. The attendant said what now? “Excuse me, who do you exactly mean by ‘boyfriend’?” She asked politely, checking her temper. She had a feeling she knew who the attendant talked about but… she didn’t want to say it or it might be taken the wrong way. “Have I made a wrong perception?” The attendant quickly corrected …

102. Dress Shopping and Reveals

“I think you should really go with this blue one” Jae said for the nth time. He sat on one of the white velvet cushion couches of the room while Emily stood on a platform. She had her back against Jae, checking the different angles the mirrors provided. She ransacked the new tulle gowns of the store. She found them …

101. The Drive to Parthenos Mall

Logan took a deep breath. He really shouldn’t blow up now. So what if his twin and Alex were close? Colin was on the same boat. He couldn’t control others. The only thing he could do was not make it difficult for them. He hopped inside the driver’s seat, saying, “Look, I’m sorry about my behavior. I’m not sure if …

100. The Split

Emily stepped into the hotel lobby. She initially wanted to change only her boots but thought about changing to a dress too. Unlike her Aunt Angie, she wore more of a knee length sweater dress in the color, mauve purple. The top and the sleeves clung to the skin while the skirt had a bit more room for her legs. …

99. Skye Winters

Skye Winters walked out of the Red Panda Hotel. She had a bit of sway in her hips like a runway model. She sighed satisfyingly to herself. She had expected to see Xandra because of the party invitation but to see Jae as well? It seemed like they sure became close after what happened. That placed a dent in her …

98. The Young Woman at the Front Desk

At the elevator, Alex watched Emily puff out her cheeks. It was Emily’s ‘tell’ for being annoyed. She would share the same sentiment but Alex felt so ready to be rid of her cousin’s clothes. It didn’t matter what or how it happened. It needed to happen soon. Emily stomped out of the elevator and walked into their floor. Since …