Love And War (Part 3)

I ran towards the phone as I heard it ringing. I picked it up as fast as I could, afraid that the caller would end the call hastily. "Hello!" I nearly yelled. "Hey, go watch the song on channel 211. You'd love it," a familiar voice said. "It's that same song again isn't it?" I replied a bit bored. "You bet! Hehe," Devon said in a jovial tone. I changed the channel on the television and sat on the couch, legs folded. As the song I've heard about a hundred times played on tv, I continued talking to Devon. "Very nice approach but not gonna work," I said. "Come on, Gina. Please...." he begged. I was grinning away but answered, "In your dreams!" We continued talking as usual, giggling and arguing but nevertheless, there was some chemistry between us and I was blushing away.

After Ken picked up my call previously (if you don't know this, read the previous chapters first), we decided to put our problems behind us and just talk. We decided to go back to the way we were, with our feelings and all but it was obvious that it didn't work out. Ken had already started to develop into a playboy and that just disgusted me. I politely told him that we should stay friends with no other feelings and as I expected, he agreed. Devon was extremely joyous when he found out and began all his techniques in trying to woo me. And so began our weird love hate relationship.

During Teacher's Day that year (it was my first in the new school), Devon, Serina and I spent lots of time together. We were laughing away and enjoying all the performances on stage but somehow, I could sense Devon's eyes constantly following me. There was once when I looked back at him and I felt a spark that made me look away immediately. I walked towards him and sat beside him. We started talking as usual but all the while I could sense some kind of vibe. I bet he could have felt it too. It was obvious because we both couldn't stop blushing. The day ended and we were all about to leave for home when I spotted Devon and Serina deep in discussion. Suddenly, Serina calls me and says Devon has something to say. As we were walking towards the gate, Devon said "Gina, I really like you." I looked back at him, a bit shocked at his confession for the second time. "You already told me this the last time, Devon," I replied. "I know, but I want an answer now!" he said seriously as he stood in front of me, blocking my path. I looked into his eyes, smiled and said "Well, what answer do you want? I don't want a relationship or anything now." He replied calmly, "I just wanna know whether you like me too." "Unfortunately, even if I do like you, I wouldn't tell you because I don't want a relationship," I giggled. I heard him yelling out my name as I ran off.

Devon had later found a native song with a chorus which, if translated, means "What are you going to say?" The song was often played on television so he would make me listen to it everytime and ask me for an answer. I would just avoid him everytime he asked. I didn't know what to say. I did kinda like him but I just felt like this wasn't the time for it. Soon, he became tired of expecting an answer so the song seemed to become more of a tease. We'd be on the phone all the time, talking and giggling. I really loved having him around. He made me feel secure, like he was watching over me. But I was still afraid, afraid to tell him how I felt.

"Hello?! Gina???" Devon yelled into the phone. "OUCH! I can hear you! Go study, Devon", I replied. "OK! OK! Bye, Gina. I'll see you tomorrow in school." "Alright , Devon." "Oh yeah, Gina?" Devon called. I replied with a simple "Yeah?" "Nothing... I'll see you tomorrow. Bye," he replied after a brief pause. "Can't wait", I replied excited. I could just imagine Devon's face when he ended the phone call. Calm, as always, looking extremely attractive. I pressed the 'off' button on the cordless phone and smiled as I placed it down. With a heavy sigh, I walked away, awaiting with excitement to see Devon the next day.

Do we end up together? Is Devon my soulmate? Or will time change us forever? Tune in to find out... Love And War (Part 4) coming soon...

Love And War (Part 2)

"So... Valentine's Day is coming up...," Devon started the conversation as we were walking together. I was busy thinking about Ken. We had bumped into each other a lot lately and somehow, I felt bad for what happened last year. I felt like it was all my fault. I somehow wanted him back and I didn't know what I was gonna do. "I know, Devon," I sighed. "Why don't you write Ken a letter and say sorry. I'll pass it to him. It's worth a shot," Devon replied with a charming smile. "WHAT?!! REALLY??? You mean that???" "Yeah," he smiled. "Great IDEA!!!"


I quickly wrote Ken a sorry note and put it in a small envelope. "Here you go," I passed it to Devon. I know... I know... You're thinking I friendzoned Devon. I did not! Read on people, don't judge me... yet! As I was saying, I passed the note to Devon and he rushed off to see Ken. Ken and Devon had become really good friends lately so it was obvious why Devon had volunteered to give the note. I hoped everything would go on well as I watched Devon walking away.

That evening, I was really anxious to know what happened. I kept pondering about it. I tried to sleep but couldn't. I kept tossing and turning, wondering how Ken would react tomorrow. I finally managed to get some shut eye and woke up really excited. I ate breakfast with a smile on my face, hoping that Ken would be okay with me. I ran into the school in search of Devon. "Dev! So... how did it go?" I asked. He looked at me and smiled awkwardly, "He said he wasn't even mad at you. Why did you think he wasn't talking?" "What???! He didn't want to talk to me!" "Okay, why don't you call him today?" he asked. "I guess I could do that," I replied. "Good!" he said as he patted my shoulders.

I looked at Devon as he walked beside me. I just observed him silently. He was like a sweet angel. He liked me enough to help me with the guy I liked. He was really amazing. But what could I do? I still had strong feelings for Ken. So I just stopped gazing at Devon and concentrated on what I planned to say to Ken.

That evening, I picked the phone up and looked at it. Should I call him? I kept debating with myself. Devon's voice appeared in my head, "Okay, why don't you call him today?" I will, I thought to myself. I quickly dialed the numbers which I had memorized as it was one of the numbers I once rung the most. I waited anxiously to know if he would talk to me. The dial tone rung slowly. CLICK! Someone familiar picked the phone up. "Ken? Hey, it's Gina..." I said slowly.

"Oh Gina. How are you? Fine, I hope," Ken replied in a jovial manner. Did the phone call patch our special bond? Or did we only fight more later? Did Ken and I live happily ever after? Or did I realize that Devon was more special than I thought? Tune in to La Mia Storia (Love and War)to find out. Part 3 coming soon.

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Love And War (Part 1)

"Are you coming or not?!" I yelled at Devon as I pinched his arm. "OUCH! Fine... I'm coming... Sheesh", he grinned back. I hurried along with Yasmine to the canteen in front of him as I was starving but just for a moment, I turned back to look at him. He was adjusting his shirt and hair, trying to look cool and handsome. Somehow he looked cute and I kinda burst out laughing. "What???" he asked. I just turned back without answering and continued walking with Yasmine. He caught up to us and bumped into me on purpose. I gave him a blank stare which made the both of us laugh.

A few months ago, I walked into a new school. Secondary School... New environment, new people, new syllabus. I was 13 now. Everything was new. I was extremely excited and hoped I would make nice new friends. On my first day of school, I realized that my class didn't offer me all the subjects I wished to take so I switched to another class. That's when I bumped into Devon. Devon and I knew each other from tuition the previous year. Ken once told me that Devon had a crush on me but of course that wasn't proven.

I walked into the class and sat alone at the back. I looked up at Devon sitting in the next row. He looked back at me and was grinning from ear to ear. "We meet again," he said. I giggled. We started talking about the school and stuff. I liked his company and I had a hunch then that we would be close friends. As I pulled up a chair beside him and continued chatting, my eyes caught hold of a sight outside the class. A familiar figure walking into one of the classes downstairs. I brushed the chair aside and walked closer to the door to ensure that my eyes didn't deceive me.

It was him. The one person I never wanted to see again. The one person I hoped would never get a place in this school. My nose flared up in anger. Why did he have to come back to haunt me? Why couldn't I have started all over without meeting him again. I was angry but I reassured myself that it would be alright. "What's the matter?" Devon asked, puzzled with my expression. "Nothing. Just saw Ken. I guess he got a place here after all," I said with the fakest smile plastered on my face. I told Devon all about what happened between Ken and me. He just smiled and said, "That's the past."

Ken and I avoided eye contact with each other. We just ignored each other altogether. I spent my time with Yasmine and Devon. Serina, my best friend and I couldn't spend much time with each other because we were from different classes. Nevertheless, I tried to call her often and make sure we stayed best friends which I'm really thankful I did today. Yasmine and I once hated each other in primary school but seeing her being all alone in the class made me feel pitiful and so, I started hanging out with her and we became close friends. Devon, Yasmine and I spent recess often talking and playing around. But it only took Devon a few weeks to tell me what he felt.

"I like you, Gina..." he said. "What?!" I responded really shocked. "I have liked you from last year. And now I want an answer," he continued. "What kind of answer?" I asked. "Do you like me and would you be my girlfriend?" he finally asked. I didn't know how to react to that. But before I could answer, he added "I've asked you and Tina. If she says yes, good. But if she doesn't, you MUST say yes." "WHAT??!!!" But he totally ignored my reaction, smiled politely and walked away. Suddenly he turned back and said, "You have until Monday."

That weekend was Sport's Day. I was sitting alone on the bench, watching the others run and cheer. Many new friends joined me and I got to know many of them but all the while, my eyes were on Devon. He was busy trying to convince Tina to say yes. I didn't know why, but I felt some kind of burning sensation in the pit of my stomach. I felt like I should go up and knock some sense into him. But why should I? It's not my place to do so. Why did I feel weird and angry? Why did I feel...feel... jealous?? Yet I didn't say a word to him. I tried to enjoy my day with my new friends. Finally, he sat down beside me and we were silent for a few minutes. I pretended not to see him. "You have until tomorrow," he said. The nerve he had! I was furious. I stared at him, nose flared up, one eyebrow raised. But all he did was smile and leave.

That Monday arrived and before I could do anything else in school, Devon was in front of me. He looked rather upset so I asked him if he had any problems. "She said no," he frowned. I felt sad for him but on the inside, I was kinda happy. I didn't know why but I was completely joyful that this girl rejected him because now, he wouldn't be spending too much time with her. But obviously I didn't want to tell him that. I mean, I was like his second choice! So i was about to comfort him when he said, "So now, you MUST say YES!" He grinned from ear to ear and walked away. I chased after him and hit him on the back. "NO! My answer is NO!" I said. "Gina, you don't have a choice. You MUST say yes," he replied calmly. "What?? No way!!! No WAY!!!" I started yelling. And before I knew it, we were having a silly argument that did not end.

Eventually we stopped talking about it and he didn't force me to say yes but he had his own way with things. He would make me listen to songs that asked me for an answer. Whatever he did had it's own sense of humour in it, but one thing's for sure. He definitely did not like Tina as much as he liked me. I could see that in his behaviour and his eyes. Yet, something stopped me from saying yes but I thought about it often.

"Hey! Stop daydreaming," Devon said as he shook my shoulders. We were now sitting at the canteen and chatting. I looked across the table and just admired the guts this guy had in asking me about my feelings. He raised his eyebrows in an asking way as I shook my head to deny my personal observation of him. "I'll get you something else," he said and walked to buy me something to eat. I rested my chin on my palm as I watched him walking by. Is he the one for me? Will he be with me forever? Will I finally say yes? Well, it's too early to tell. Tune in to La Mia Storia. Love And War (Part 2) coming soon...

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Love At First Sight? Maybe, Not! (Part 6) ~Finale~

"Ken! Wait! Happy Holidays..." I said as I grabbed a strap on Ken's bag. He pulled the strap free from my hand, turned around and marched away angrily. I smirked at him, not feeling guilt as I knew that I did everything I could to work things out. Goodbye Ken, forever, I thought...

The start of that year was a memorable one. We got the best teacher as our class teacher, Mrs. Jessica. She was extremely fun and made lessons joyful for everyone. She had a habit of arranging students in class based on their ranks. One thing you should have realized by now is that Ken and I never sat together. I preferred to sit with Yvonne and Serina to avoid friends from teasing me with Ken. And yet, I hoped that some day, we would get to sit with each other. Thanks to Mrs. Jessica's system, the day came where Ken and I who were ranked second and first, respectively, ended up beside each other in class.

Ever since that day, we smiled at each other and just loved each other's company. We talked about stuff and even teased Yvonne, Serina and Aden who sat nearby. We took on the responsibility as class librarians and helped our classmates borrow books from our mini library and in that process, we had many arguments that ended rather cutely. I soon began to realize that I liked Ken a lot. I didn't want to ever leave his side. But unfortunately there came a time where Ken began neglecting me.

He had recently befriended some girls from the next class and spent a lot of time with them. I was beginning to get worried but I trusted him and didn't think much of it. That's when Derek became more prominent in life. Derek had been my classmate since I was 7 but I had never once developed a crush on him. But after Ken started avoiding me slightly, I felt Derek's presence a lot. His smile, his laughter, everything was heartwarming and I enjoyed his company. However, the biggest mistake I ever made was telling Ken about Derek. I mentioned the fact that I developed a small crush on Derek and that broke Ken's heart. He cried in class about it and soon complained to all his friend. I tried to explain that I liked him much more, that he meant much more than Derek, but nothing worked. By the end of that week, Ken told me it's better for us to stop liking each other and decided to ask Alisha to date him that very day!

I should have known then, that a guy who was willing to date another girl the second he stops seeing the first one can only bring trouble and yet, my heart sought out for him. I cried when I found out about Alisha and begged him to be with me. After a couple of days, Alisha herself could see that Ken still liked me so she decided to back off. Ever since then, I promised to be sincere to Ken and trusted that he liked me truly. There even came an event soon after that convinced me completely of our feelings for each other.

We were out in the field trying gymnastics as it was part of our health education. I was always thrilled about gymnastics so I attempted one of the moves confidently. Unfortunately, my landing turned out wrongly and i ended up sitting on my hand and hence fracturing it. At that instant, I knew something was wrong. I tried to calm down but I was afraid. Mrs. Jessica called my mum and she rushed to my aid. I was afraid of what my mum would say so, without realizing, I started tearing. I walked away from the class while holding my fractured hand. As I was walking away, I turned to look back. I saw Ken running towards the class from the field only to see me leaving. A tear trickled down his cheek as he shook his head to signal me that it'll be alright. I nodded back scared but comforted by his presence. That moment, everything seemed like it would work out. I didn't expect the eruption that occurred a few months later...

The school organized a trip to a safari park after our major exams. We were all excited about it and planned on how we were going to spend the day together. But, unfortunately, Ken was never there during our class' group discussion on our plans. We suggested that we spend it together the whole day, so I assumed Ken knew about it. All throughout the week before the trip, he hung out with the girls from the next class. My jealousy began to boil up again. I was beginning to get pretty mad and yet I still trusted him and hoped that he would spend time with me during the trip. Each day went by slowly as everyone anticipated the arrival of the day of the trip.

The day finally arrived. Excitement was an understatement for what we felt. We were only twelve so we expressed our feelings by jumping and hopping around. I was amused by how everyone was reacting. I got on the bus and sat beside Serina. I looked around for Ken but he sat really far away. I felt a sort of pang in my chest. A feeling that he had decided to avoid me. I just ignored it and tried to enjoy the trip. Occasionally I glanced at Ken but he didn't even notice me. All of a sudden, Ken and Denis went missing from our group. I wanted to look for him but my Serina and Aden asked me to just enjoy the trip and forget about Ken for awhile. I decided to just enjoy the day with my classmates, all the while, mad at Ken for ditching us all. Derek, Serina and Aden took my mind out of things.

We spent the whole day together, sticking with awesome Mrs. Jessica. I tried not to think about Ken. Just when things were going on well, suddenly, we bumped into Ken and the girls from the next class. I felt the pang in my chest again. He ditched us all for those GIRLS! I wanted to shout at him but just decided to walk away. He didn't even pay attention to me. Tears filled my eyes but I blinked them back as I didn't want to appear weak. I spent the rest of the trip burning inside, thinking about Ken's preferences. Why is he with them? Why did he ditch us all? I decided to ask him as we got onto the bus.

Everybody was rushing and we got pushed around. Ken was pushed extremely far away from me so I couldn't talk to him at all. In the end, I decided to write my message on a piece of paper.

I passed the paper to Serina and asked her to pass it all the way to Ken. The paper was passed from one person to the other until it reached him. His expression began to change as he read the paper. The girls from the other class began asking him questions but he brushed them off. I watched patiently as he continued to read. He began to look for me in the crowd and found me. Our eyes met. What once used to feel lovely, now felt painful. He stared with no attraction at all, merely annoyance. He got on the bus first and sat away from me as he did earlier. He began to write a reply and passed it back to me.

I knew instantly what to say to that. I tore out another piece of paper I had and wrote my message as fast as possible.

Again I passed the paper forward and was beginning to get annoyed with this. Just as I was about to get up and walk towards Ken's place on that moving bus, he passed his reply back. I sat back down and waited for the reply. What could he possibly want to say? But what I read shocked me...

I couldn't understand why he said that. Did I say something extremely wrong? I sent several apology notes to him after that but he just ignored them. After we got off the bus, I called after him but he pretended not to hear and just walked away. I spent that entire month apologizing although I didn't quite know what my mistake was. Then one day, all my other friends told me to get over Ken. They told me that he had changed and that no matter how much I tried, he wouldn't talk to me. I was crushed, burning on the inside but I tried to stay strong. I tried to fill my time with other things but I kept bumping into Ken and we only ended up arguing. Those lips that once said such wonderful things about me began to argue with me and support those girls from the other class.

I never once cried. I didn't want to waste my tears on such a confusing situation. I was quite puzzled about the entire thing and tried asking Ken why he was doing this to me, but I never did find out then. So I changed, changed to become more jovial, to fill up my emptiness with some excitement. I changed the way I was, the way I behaved. I became more like my real self, talkative, bold, and crazy. Although Ken and I occasionally argued, my memories of his existence began to disappear. Ken was being swept out of my memories. My last attempt to speak to him that year was when I pulled his bag's strap, but even that failed. In the end, Ken became a distant memory. So did we stay together forever? Did we stay true to each other and end up to be soulmates? The answer is, NO! Infatuation is only understood when one truly falls in love. Did I ever fall in love to find out that my feelings for Ken was a childish crush??? Stay tuned to La Mia Storia to find out. Coming soon... Love and War (Part 1)