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CHAPTER 1

“Confessions”

[2002]

It’s Isla. The eldest child among five siblings. Mhmm.

My parents are really hardworking. Eyyy!

We live in a simple, lovely home here in Ciudad Real, Spain.

Here I am, a simple 13-year-old, 8th grade student.

This is when I found my puppy love, Vincent.

I had a crush on him not only because of his looks but also for his intelligence, camaraderie, and sense of humor.

No wonder a lot of girls were also attracted to him.

I’d also found my best friend, Adelle, who also got close to Vincent.

For a couple of months, I used to keep my feelings for Vincent.

During those days, I used to text with my classmates, including Adelle, David, Jasper, and Vincent.

One day, I had a conversation with David.

He told me about the disappointment he felt at having personal feelings for me and for Kate, because he was aware that both of us admire Vincent.

After a couple of months, Adelle asked me to confess my feelings to Vincent.

But why would I?

One day, Adelle told me that Vincent also has feelings for me, and he’s also aware of my feelings for him.

So now, my status with Vincent is that:

We both know that we have feelings for each other.

But this so-called “pride” or “shame” is keeping us from formally confessing to each other.

Due to the increasing expenses of our family, I have had to limit myself from spending money on things that are not so necessary including my phone’s load.

So, Adelle used to call me a lot.

“Why aren’t you replying to our texts?”

“I do not have a load.” I said.

A few minutes later, I received €2 worth of load.

Then Vincent texted me, so I knew that he’s the one who gave me that load, so I would be able to text him back.

From then on, he regularly initiated providing for my phone’s load so we could continue our talks more often.

We used to discuss a lot of things, including our dreams.

He told me that he has this great interest in astronomy.

I also told him about my dreams, including my desire to become a fashion designer.

We both look up to each other’s desires in life.

One day, Vincent told me about Kate’s confession to him.

He felt the need to tell me the truth, even if we still do not have the label.

VINCENT: Kate told me something

ISLA: What is it?

VINCENT: She has a crush on me and told me that she loves me a lot

I did not reply, but I felt a bit jealous, so I immediately told Adelle about it.

In just a couple of hours, I received a message from Adelle...

“Vincent asked Kate not to message him anymore. Because he wants you, not her.”

I really appreciate what Vincent has done. I also felt that he was serious to me.

One day, I planned to formally express my personal feelings for him.

I was hardly encouraged by Adelle to do so.

ISLA: I have something to tell you

VINCENT: What is it?

...

VINCENT: Hey, what is it you want to say?

ISLA: Nothing.

Still, I didn’t have enough courage to tell him.

I also got confused about why he would not tell me first about his feelings when he had already told others about it.

It seems like he’s really waiting for me to do the formal confession before him.

It is either pride or shame that keeps him from telling.

Then, I texted Adelle.

ISLA: I can’t…

ADELLE: Do it now!

ISLA: Are you serious that he really told you that he has feelings for me?

ADELLE: Yes, of course!

Fast forward…

The day has finally come. I decided to formally tell him through text.

ISLA: I have something to tell you

VINCENT: What is it?

…

VINCENT: Hey!

ISLA: Do you know…

VINCENT: What?!

ISLA: I have a crush on you.

VINCENT: I also have a crush on you, Isla.

And then it finally happened! We formally have mutual understanding now.

---

In just a few days that passed, everyone in our classroom knew what’s between me and Vincent.

It’s so funny how they supported us.

But something has changed, we cannot talk now in person, maybe due to shame? XD

Jasper, one of my classmates, told me something after knowing about my status with Vincent…

“It’s fine.”

Then he smiled at me, and I just ran out of words. So, I just smiled at him back.

From then on, I have known that he had feelings for me.

I thought he was just a gentleman to everyone, but his actions towards me meant something.

[2003]

We have now finished the school year and are now enjoying the 2-month vacation.

Some thoughts came into my mind, so I texted Adelle...

ISLA: I don’t have feelings for Vincent anymore.

ADELLE: You’re just confused because you’re not seeing him.

ISLA: No, I’m serious.

ADELLE: Wait until the start of class this school year. I’m sure you’re still in love with him.

I am an incoming grade 9 student.

*It's the first day of class…

Tadaaa! Say “Hi” to Celestine, whom I call “Tin”. A newfound friend.

I’ve met Adelle in front of the school gate...

ADELLE: Kristina, come here!

ISLA: Hey! In what section are you?

ADELLE: Sampaguita. How about you?

ISLA: Sunflower.

ADELLE: Have you seen Vincent?

ISLA: No.

After class, Vincent and I saw each other outside the school, but as usual, we didn’t even smile at each other. Then I went home. A few hours later, Adelle asked me a question...

ADELLE: Vincent told me you saw each other after class.

ISLA: Yes, we do.

ADELLE: How about now?

ISLA: What?

ADELLE: You still have feelings for him, right?

ISLA: Okay, I’ll be honest, I still have feelings for him.

ADELLE: I told you!

I used to keep in contact with Adelle and Vincent. Their friendship had also grown even more. A few months later, Adelle confessed something to me...

ADELLE: I admire Jasper back then.

ISLA: Oh, really? Why didn’t you tell me?

ADELLE: I just can’t.

ISLA: Oh.

ADELLE: I think I still have feelings for him.

ISLA: Just keep up your communication with him.

Even with that late confession from Adelle, I didn’t come to the conclusion that she might have encouraged me to express my feelings for Vincent because she likes Jasper. I am certain that Adelle is really a good friend of mine and of Vincent.

We managed to maintain our communication even if we went into different sections. Although Vincent still feels awkward interacting with me in person, he still shows his support for everything that I do, which I truly appreciate. He expresses his admiration for me whenever I got achievements in school. And with that, I used to appreciate him even more.

One day, Adelle and I just hung out in the nearest mall. We talked a lot.

ADELLE: Vincent introduced you to his parents by showing your photos.

ISLA: Oh.

ADELLE: His parents told him, “We’re going to prepare foods for her when she comes here.”

You know what? Vincent told me that he collected all your photos from your social media account. He really likes you.

With the conversation we had, I got to appreciate Vincent even more. I’m so lucky to have him. ~

[2005]

*Saying goodbye to junior high school life is approaching*

I didn’t get any academic awards, but I’m grateful that all my family members attended my moving-up day. Tin becomes the rank 1 in our class. And Vincent also becomes the top student in their class. I’m so proud of both of you.

Tin and I enrolled at Saint García College, just here in our hometown, to pursue our senior high school lives.

Vincent and Adelle went to another school.

#Hardworking

#PuppyLove

#MutualUnderstanding

#LateConfession

#Proud

CHAPTER 2

“A Friend to a Lover”

And we are now in senior high school.

We have this new classmate who’s also our schoolmate when we were in junior high school, a responsible student whose name is Bruce.

A man with good looks and a good heart.

A very low-key person and very calm.

BRUCE: Isla, let’s review.

ISLA: Do we have a quiz?

BRUCE: Yes, in English.

ISLA: Oh, I’m not aware. Alright, let’s review.

Study, study, study ---

Obviously, some similar characteristics have contributed to our friendship.

One day, I received a text message from Bruce.

I don’t know with whom he got my number.

BRUCE: Good evening, Isla. This is Bruce. When are we going to have our group meeting in Arts?

ISLA: Hi. I don’t know. I’ll ask the other members.

BRUCE: Good evening

ISLA: Good evening

BRUCE: What are you doing?

ISLA: Just texting. How about you?

BRUCE: Texting

Study, text, study, text.

That’s how I illustrate my status with Bruce who I think is just like Vincent.

He’s the one who texts first, showing motives that he likes me, but is not directly telling his personal feelings.

Why are men so weak these days? I was like, “Why waste your time?”

Going back to Vincent, even if we’ve not been in an official relationship for more than two years, as I am not allowed to have a boyfriend yet, I have felt a love for him. And he means so much to me.

We’ve continued our talks, he gifted me presents occasionally, and he expressed his love in the ways he could.

But sometimes, love is not enough. Due to personal differences, arguments, and a lack of physical closure, and I’ll be very honest, due to being infatuated with Bruce, I fell out of love very quickly.

Vincent felt so much hatred against me for leaving him out of the blue.

And I tried to understand his feelings, for I knew how much he loved me.

But I guess he should also understand that there are traits that I find hard to deal with.

And if only we’d had enough closure, I might have stayed with Vincent, but that’s just life, everything happens for a reason.

E n d o f o u r l o v e s t o r y .

One day, as usual, I received a message from Bruce...

BRUCE: Good evening

ISLA: Good evening as well.

BRUCE: What are you doing?

ISLA: Just texting. How about you?

BRUCE: Texting and reviewing notes

ISLA: Then?

BRUCE: Nothing. I’m just sharing. Have you eaten?

A lot of thoughts have come into my mind.

What’s the purpose of communicating with me from time to time if his questions are only about what I do and things alike?

So, I asked him a question.

ISLA: What am I to you, Bruce?

BRUCE: Friend XD

ISLA: Oh, okay.

BRUCE: Okay fine. I have feelings for you. How about you? What am I to you?

ISLA: Same. Why do you have feelings for me?

BRUCE: Because you’re beautiful, smart, and kind

ISLA: That’s too much

BRUCE: How about you? Why do you have feelings for me?

ISLA: I don’t know. I just like you a bit. Maybe because of your face and attitude

BRUCE: Can we meet tomorrow?

ISLA: Tomorrow is my birthday. You may come.

BRUCE: Oh, really? I’ll come!

---

What a smooth conversation! ~

And then here’s my day.

Another year and another thrill!

Bruce gave me a bracelet and chocolate.

My friends also came.

And that was really a happy birthday, though I felt a bit awkward.

He was just a friend a few days ago, and he’s now my lover. WITWIWWW

---

[2006]

Bruce may be my lover, but we’ve honestly treated each other like best friends for a couple of months. During our 2-month vacation, we met almost every day to exercise by jogging, cycling, playing badminton, and basketball. That made us closer and made our bond even stronger. With that, we used to love each other even more.

After a few months of courtship, I’ve decided to finally be his girlfriend.

BRUCE: Can you now be my girlfriend?

ISLA: Hmm. Yap.

BRUCE: Yey!

ISLA: In one condition

BRUCE: What is it?

ISLA: I’ll cut a little bit of your hair

BRUCE: Sure!

Then Bruce and I went to their home to get a scissor.

After cutting his hair, he asked me…

BRUCE: You’re my girlfriend now, right?

ISLA: Yes!

Bruce smiled like there’s no tomorrow, and then we went home.

But something is bothering me.

ISLA: It’s a prank!

BRUCE: Ay!

ISLA: I don’t want to be your girlfriend yet

BRUCE: Argh!

ISLA: Oh

BRUCE: I’m mad. But it's fine.

Few hours later…

“Okay, deal. I’m your girlfriend now. But let’s keep it a secret in the meantime. You know why.”

“Yes!”

It wasn’t supposed to be serious, it’s just a simple prank, but look what happened. I have now my first boyfriend!

As the months passed, Bruce and I got closer, to the extent that Tin feels disappointed in me as I’ve given most of my time to Bruce during break time. I was so in love that I didn’t notice this until she confronted me about it.

TIN: You know what, I prefer Vincent more than Bruce for you

ISLA: Why?

TIN: Never mind...

You’re not joining me anymore during break time. I’m so disappointed in you

ISLA: I’m sorry. I didn’t notice

TIN: You didn’t notice because you’re so happy with Bruce. Fine.

ISLA: I’m sorry. Let me make it up for you.

Then Tin just walked out.

I’ve felt her disappointment in me,

so I spent more time with her to make it up and to show how sorry I am.

After Tin’s confession about Bruce being with me most of the time,

I told Bruce to keep some distance from me so I could also spend more time with her. Then things between me and Tin became smoother from then on.

Because of this, Bruce demanded that we meet more often during the weekends.

So, we had the chance to go to some places we’d never been to.

We experienced a lot more thrills. We even go to some places to hide. XD

*Texting again with Bruce*

BRUCE: I have something to ask you

ISLA: What is it?

BRUCE: Did you know that when we were in 8th grade, I asked Larisse if I could court you?

ISLA: What?! For real?

BRUCE: Yes. But Larisse told me you didn’t want to

ISLA: She didn’t tell me such a thing. You’re just familiar to me from when we were in junior high school since we were schoolmates. But I’ve only known you since you become my classmate this school year

BRUCE: Oh! She didn’t tell you, I thought you rejected me back then.

So, I asked Larisse if this was true.

ISLA: Hi, Larisse. Is it true that Bruce asked you to tell me if he could court me?

LARISSE: Yes HAHAHA

ISLA: Why didn’t you tell me? HAHA

Larisse didn’t answer my question, but it’s fine.

Maybe she has a reason why.

Larisse is friends with Bruce and Vincent, and she’s fully aware of what’s been going on between me and Vincent since we started in 8th grade.

So maybe she didn’t help Bruce with respect to Vincent.

We really can’t judge, right? So, it’s hard to draw a conclusion.

#SmoothConversation

#GoodbyeVincent

#HelloBruce

#PrankFailed

#SecretRelationship

#Let’sHide

#CrushSince8thGrade

CHAPTER 3

“Hola, College life. Hola, Faith”

[2007]

Tin stayed at SGC.

Then Bruce went to a university in Madrid,

and here I am at White West University in Segovia.

So, we used to see each other less often.

We’ve become so busy with our personal lives. It became so boring.

No thrill. No dates. He always talks about his studies.

This is, I guess, the most boring chapter in our relationship.

When I went home and scrolled through my social media account,

I received a follow request from that handsome Russian boy I talked to in the waiting line when I enrolled in the Financial Management course.

What a beautiful name, Meinard Finn. ~

MEINARD: Hi

ISLA: Hello

MEINARD: How are you?

ISLA: I’m good. And you?

MEINARD: I’m happy

ISLA: Why?

MEINARD: Because you accepted my follow request

ISLA: Oh. You’re welcome

MEINARD: Do you have a boyfriend?

ISLA: Yes. And you?

MEINARD: I’m single

ISLA: Okay

MEINARD: He’s so lucky to have you

ISLA: I’m also lucky to have him

MEINARD: What are you doing?

ISLA: Just scrolling through my social media. And you?

MEINARD: Staring at your photos.

With the messages he’s sending, I guess he wants to be my side guy. LOL. I’m getting bored. Why not go for a ride in the meantime?

The first day of class...

WTF? That Russian boy is my classmate?!

To make distance from Meinard, I decided to transfer to another class section.

MEINARD: Why did you transfer to that section?

ISLA: I have my personal reason

MEINARD: I’ll also be transferring in there

ISLA: No way!

MEINARD: Why?

ISLA: I don’t want you near me in public!

MEINARD: Please. I want to be close with you

ISLA: No!

MEINARD: I’ll be transferring in there

ISLA: Don't forget that what we have is just a play. I told you in the first place that I’m just bored and just want someone to talk to in the meantime. I won’t be messaging you anymore if you do it.

MEINARD: No, please. I won’t be transferring to that section anymore. Just keep our communication

ISLA: No, I’m so done with you!

On the next day, when I opened our door to purchase our breakfast,

I saw Meinard outside our house. WTF, how did he know?

And so, I went back inside. But my grandma wants to have his breakfast already…

“Why did you come back?” My grandma asked

“Ahm. I will brush my teeth first.”

I intentionally brush my teeth slowly in the hopes that when I go outside,

Meinard won’t be there anymore.

But after going outside, I still saw him. Oh ohhh!

I can’t do anything. I must buy our breakfast from the nearest bakery.

While walking, Meinard still follows me and is begging for my reply.

MEINARD: Please don’t stop what we have.

ISLA: Okay, okay. I’ll give you another chance, just go home right now.

I feel like I am going to explode, LOL.

He’s still following me, but I can’t get angry.

I can’t shout at him, as there are a lot of people passing by near us.

After I bought our breakfast, I rushed home.

MEINARD: Please!

ISLA: Stop it! People are looking at you. You’re embarrassing! I’ll just reply to your texts. Go home now.

And then he went home.

I got so mad.

What a breakfast!

---

One day, I heard my two classmates gossiping beside me...

“That's why I left him because he's obsessed.”

“Who are you talking about?” I asked.

“Meinard Finn. We had a mutual understanding before. I left him after a month because he's obsessed, he follows me to almost wherever I go. Like, wat da ef?”

---

Here’s to the second semester.

Because of the long travel time,

I decided to look for an apartment to rent near the University.

This is where I met the lessor, Auntie Mercedes, and her daughter, Faith.

ISLA: Thank you again, Miss Mercedes, for giving me the discount.

AUNTIE: You’re welcome, Isla. Just call me Auntie.

ISLA: Okay, auntie. Good night for now.

FAITH: Have a good night's sleep, Isla!

ISLA: Thanks, Faith. Good night!

I feel like I will stay here until I graduate.

They are so welcoming and kind. ~

And again, it’s Monday...

When I opened the door, I saw Faith at the front.

ISLA: Oh, you’re here.

FAITH: Good morning, Isla!

ISLA: Good morning, Faith!

FAITH: Mom told me you’re also studying at White West University.

ISLA: Yap.

FAITH: Do you want to come with me so I can teach you where you can ride?

ISLA: Yes, of course. Thank you!

FAITH: Let’s go?

ISLA: Yes!

FAITH: So, what are you studying?

ISLA: Financial Management

FAITH: Oh, common!

ISLA: Why?

FAITH: We’re in the same field!

ISLA: Oh, nice! In what section are you?

FAITH: Four, and you?

ISLA: One. On what floor is your section?

FAITH: We’re on the third floor.

ISLA: Oh, we’re just on the second floor.

FAITH: What a small world! So, can we have our lunch together?

ISLA: Of course, that would be fun!

FAITH: Yey!

ISLA: Goodbye for now.

FAITH: See you later, Isla!

Lunch break~

FAITH: So, what are you going to eat today?

ISLA: The usual, fried milkfish. How about you?

FAITH: The usual, fried chicken.

ISLA: Let’s go.

ISLA: What a happy lunch!

FAITH: Yeah!

ISLA: So, what are we going to do now?

FAITH: Hmm, let’s go to the library.

ISLA: Alright!

FAITH: So, do you have a boyfriend?

ISLA: Yap, and you?

FAITH: Yeah! So, how long have you been together?

ISLA: 1.5 years, and you?

FAITH: Just recently, going 4 months.

ISLA: Yown!

FAITH: So, what’s his name?

ISLA: Bruce.

FAITH: Mine is Albert. So, what’s the secret to staying that long?

ISLA: I guess, being honest, caring, and loving.

FAITH: Oh.

ISLA: And spending enough time.

FAITH: Yeah! So, where is he living?

ISLA: He’s currently renting an apartment in Madrid.

FAITH: Because that’s where his school is?

ISLA: Yeah.

FAITH: So, you’re currently in a long-distance relationship.

ISLA: Yap, we are. But it’s fine.

FAITH: Yeah. You can have dates on weekends.

ISLA: Yes. How about your boyfriend?

FAITH: He’s just there, near the church.

ISLA: So, do you often meet?

FAITH: Not really.

ISLA: Why?

FAITH: He’s actually a nerd. He often studies. He’s just there in front of us.

ISLA: Oh. Like mine, but not a nerd, he just likes studying so he can make his parents proud.

FAITH: That’s nice. So, what do you often do on weekends?

ISLA: Hmm. We usually watch movies.

FAITH: What kind of movies?

ISLA: Action movies. How about you?

FAITH: Hmm. I’m actually part of the choir at that church. We practice singing for mass. Then I just go home after.

ISLA: Oh, nice.

FAITH: Do you want to participate sometimes in our activities?

ISLA: What activities?

FAITH: Charitable activities.

ISLA: Yeah.

FAITH: That would be fun.

#MeinardFinnKaFlingFling

#HowDidHeKnow?

#FinanceStudents

#FaithAGoodFriend

#LongDistanceRelationship

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