I stopped myself from letting out the tears that formed in my eyes. I just laughed it off and looked up so my tears wouldn't drip. I'm getting emotional again and I don't want to show it in front of Stefan right now. "I'm so sorry, Eli if I asked about that," Stefan told me. I inhaled and took a deep breath before answering him. "No, no. That's fine. I just missed him more," I said then just laughed at the pain I felt. "I'm sure that wherever your Dad is now, he's watching over you and your siblings, especially you," he said to ease my heart. I nodded and smiled because I know that even though Dad is gone now and even though we don't see him anymore, I feel like he is still with us every day. I got ready myself as I stood properly there and shook my clothes before asking him to go back to the swimming pool area where our friends were but he went ahead of me. "I'm sorry. Have you eaten, Eli? I didn't bring you food before I came here," he said. "No, it's okay. I'll just eat ther

"Your ex is here. Don't you have a plan to at least greet him?" Stefan asked me. We finished playing in the swimming pool and now we are just soaking in it. Clara and Elijah left for a while to get us drinks because I asked her to get me a beer. "Why would I do that? There is no need to greet him," I replied. That is the truth. Why should I greet the person who is part of my past? Especially, we didn't get along the last time we talked because I always avoided him. I looked where Allison and Jackson were, and I saw Jackson looking where I was. I just looked away because Clara and Elijah had already returned. They sat on the edge of the swimming pool and put down the beer I asked them to get, so I immediately came over there. "Jackson has been looking at you for a while now. I think he's regretting breaking up with you," Clara said then laughed. "If I were Jackson, I would also regret it," Stefan said there. "Why did he look for another girl? You're the full package, Eli," Elija

The party at our house that night was fun and memorable even though my ex Jackson was there. I am also thankful to Stefan because he never left my side. He accompanied me the whole night and I admit that during the night we spent together I got to know him little by little, as well as his friends. The next day, Mommy got home from her business trip, and as usual, she bought a lot of gifts for the three of us, Allison and Stella. We were also busy at school, especially me, because of our exams. I also didn't go to a party for a few weeks because I really had to focus on my studies. I was very stressed with my major subjects, but I just enjoyed them. I can't do anything if I just complain, especially since I liked the doctoring course.I was also so busy studying that I barely slept. If I can sleep, it's only four hours. Two hours in the morning and two hours in the evening. That's why I'm so proud of myself because I'm still alive today.When I finished one of my exams, I went straigh

"Sorry. Did I disturb you and Josiah?" Stefan asked me.I frowned and quickly shook my head at him before turning back to Josiah, who was just sitting there at our table. I saw him looking at us, and he just raised one hand as if he were making a gesture to greet Stefan."What? No! Just don't mind him," I answered Stefan."By the way, are you with your friends too?" I ask.I also just noticed that he was holding a glass full of wine. He looked back for a moment before shrugging at me."Yeah, and we have our own table," he answered.I nodded to him and also moved my eyes to the people dancing on the dance floor. Later, I will dance there because the alcohol I drink has not affected me yet."Do you want to go to our table? We also have other friends with us that you haven't met yet. I'll introduce you to them if it's okay with you," he said one after the other."Yeah, sure! Why not?" I laughed and answered him.I looked at our table. They were all busy talking, but Josiah kept looking a

A few days passed, and Stefan and I only had face time. Sometimes he visits the house and always brings food. Allison and Stella didn't ask me anymore because it was obvious that Stefan was making moves on me. Mommy already knows about that because she was the first one I told about, and she supports what I want.The day of our outing came, and my two sisters were very excited while I was just chilling. Since we haven't seen Stefan in person for a few days, I will admit that I miss him. I miss his smell so bad.The last time we talked was yesterday because he was on an outing and would update me from time to time. That's fine, so he can really enjoy his summer vacation."Why do you look so lethargic, girl? Come on! Cheer up!" Clara told me.Today is our flight to Boracay. Our flight was early, so she and Josiah slept here just last night. I should have been happy because we were going to stay in Boracay because I knew Stefan's friends were talking about that, but I was suddenly sad whe