A Crazy Little Thing Called Love
1. my brother's movie.. a flop
A unison of a mixed feeling sigh could be heard from all of us here in the TV Room.
Kenneth ( sibling #3 )
So?
Kenneth ( sibling #3 )
What do you guys think?
The rest of my siblings and I glanced atleast at one point at each other.
Keon ( sibling #4 )
Well.... that was the most painful two hours of my life 😒
Klaire ( sibling #2 )
Oh c'mon! It wasn't that bad 😩
Keon ( sibling #4 )
Are you blind? 🤨
Klaire slapped him on the arm and I snickered.
Keon ( sibling #4 )
What!?
Keon ( sibling #4 )
At least I'm being honest!
We all turned to Kenneth.
He sighed a defeated sigh.
Kyrie ( sibling #6 )
Cheer up Kenny!
Kyrie ( sibling #6 )
Maybe your next movie won't be such a dull... just make sure it's not another alien movie...🙂
Klaire shot Kyrie a warning glare.
Kyrie ( sibling #6 )
🤷🏻♂️
Klaire ( sibling #2 )
There'll be other projects for you, Ken. This one just didn't bring out the best out of you...
Keon ( sibling #4 )
Nd like Kyrie said, hopefully not another " Alien " role 😒
Kenneth groaned and sunk in the sofa.
Kenneth ( sibling #3 )
Tsk.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
It wasn't bad... however, it wasn't good either...
Keon ( sibling #4 )
That's worse than how I put it 😆
He snickered and I sighed and patted Kenneth's back awkwardly.
The story plot was dragging, however, the action scenes and fighting bits were good.
Klaire ( sibling #2 )
Ohh, I'm sorry Kenny...
This was his breakout role, his first movie and it was an obvious... flop.
Kyrie ( sibling #6 )
But the graphics were good! 👏🏻
He applauded and I joined him to lift Kenneth's spirits.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Yeaaah. Hey! The effects were excellent... kept us on the edge of our seats...
Keon nodded and joined in to comfort Kenneth.
Keon ( sibling #4 )
Okay fine... maybe that end fight was cool too 🤷🏻♀️
Klaire ( sibling #2 )
See?
Klaire ( sibling #2 )
There are some.... bearable parts... 😬
Kenneth ( sibling #3 )
😒 Well thanks.
Klaire ( sibling #2 )
Honest! 🖐🏻
Kenneth ( sibling #3 )
Yeah. Okay. Alright. I get it.
Klaire ( sibling #2 )
Look, this may be your first movie and first major role but this won't be the last.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Klaire's right...
Klaire ( sibling #2 )
Haven't you got like tons of endorsements and offers?
Kyrie ( sibling #6 )
Yeah... but after seeing this flop will they ever want him again? 🤔
The air went dead silent with Kyrie's sarcastic comment and Keon's muffled laugh.
Keon ( sibling #4 )
BAHAHAHA!
Kenneth ( sibling #3 )
You little rats! 😡
Keon and Kyrie scattered as Kenneth furiously chased them down the hall.
Klaire and I turned to each other.
Klaire ( sibling #2 )
Brothers...
Klaire ( sibling #2 )
I couldn't have one but three???
I smiled sympathetically.
She jerked her head towards me and then grabbed the remote.
Klaire ( sibling #2 )
Want to watch Grace Down?
Grace Down was one of our favorite soap operas.
It's basically the story of an heiress, Grace and her many, many boyfriends... like a harem.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Why? You know it'd make us more... irritable.
Klaire laughed and leaned back on the seat.
Klaire ( sibling #2 )
Yeah well it's safe to say Kenneth's movie isn't as worse as that one.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
You're right about that, but I can't...
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Keaton asked me to bring him lunch down at the studio.
Klaire ( sibling #2 )
Want me to drive you?
Kaia ( Female Lead )
No, I'm alright.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
The moment you step out of your car in the big city, people will swarm you like flies...
Klaire ( sibling #2 )
Not true!
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Yes, true!
Kaia ( Female Lead )
You know I don't like that kind of wild crowd.
Klaire ( sibling #2 )
Then I won't get out of the car and wait for you in the parking lot..
She suggested but I declined again.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
I can commute fine.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Plus, you'll get bored inside the car and eventually go to a nearby café and then BAM...
Kaia ( Female Lead )
People will recognize you.
She sighed and rolled her eyes.
Klaire ( sibling #2 )
Alright fine.
Klaire ( sibling #2 )
It sucks that the only way we can hang out is indoors.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
That's the deal mom made for us right?
Klaire ( sibling #2 )
Ugh 🙄
Klaire ( sibling #2 )
Well, I guess it's best... for yours nd Kyrie's protection...
Klaire ( sibling #2 )
I mean, one's a professional photographer known all over the world, one's a professional model, the other an international actor-slash-model and the other one's in the country's most famous band...
She let out a heavy sigh.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Don't be too bummed out.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Time often flies by fast.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
I'll be graduating college before you know it 👍🏻
She gave me a warm and kind smile and then grabbed my head to kiss my forehead.
Klaire ( sibling #2 )
Love you baby sis 🤗
I rolled my eyes and fixed my hair.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Yeah, love you too...
2. my crush is a model
I walked inside the building, gave a brief greeting to the guard; Juarez, and then walked towards the reception area.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Hi Janine 🖐🏻 I'm here with Keaton's lunchbox.
Janine ( KING Receptionist )
Oh? Hi Kaia!
Janine ( KING Receptionist )
Wow. You're such a thoughtful sister!
°°° i highly doubt that °°°
She asked for a second and typed on her pc.
Janine ( KING Receptionist )
He's on the 9th floor, Club Studio, go on ahead.
She handed me a Special ID Pass.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Thank you.
Janine ( KING Receptionist )
No problem 🤗
I walked up to security pass and swiped the ID card on the system and hopped inside the elevator.
The elevator opened. I walked outside and exit onto the hall.
I headed for Club Studio which was a left turn, two rights and one straight.
Keaton used to bring me here when I was twelve, with Keon and Kyrie.
By now, I've already memorized the whole company building.
On certain occasions, Keon, Kyrie and I made this place our very own playground.
There were a lot of fun memories for me here.
I took the last turn and found the door partly open.
I gave it a light push and peeked.
I knocked and waited for someone to answer.
It was Keaton himself that opened the door.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
Oh? You're already here.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
Janine from the lobby rang.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
I was about to meet you, but you got here fast...
Kaia ( Female Lead )
... There's something called a lift, err, an elevator.
He chuckled and opened the door wide for me.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
Come on in, it's not crowded.
I handed him the bag of his lunchbox.
He sighed and clicked his tongue.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
C'mon, it's just me and my assistants, you know them right?
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Can't we eat in your office?
He grinned and shook his head.
He went behind me and gave me a light push on the back.
My foot pressed forward and I was inside the studio.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Why is it called a club studio when it's hardly a " club " ?
I mumbled and he sat me down on the couch farther from his two assistants.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
How would you know what a club looks like?
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
😳😳😳😳
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
😡 Have you been??
Kaia ( Female Lead )
🙄 What? Eck! No.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
😤 Good. Don't ever.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
I won't ever, promise 😤
I laid the food on the table.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
See? It's not so bad here...
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
It's just Bene and Lyla.
He explained and I turned to confirm.
Bene and Lyla spotted me and waved.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Hi... 👋🏻
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Everything looks clean...
Kaia ( Female Lead )
You haven't started yet or have you packed up already?
Keaton opened the lunchbox.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
Ah, we start after lunch.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
One of the male models bailed last minute, but Olive found this guy, apparently he's the bomb.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
The what?
Keaton started eating his lunch.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
He's good looking. From head to toe.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Ahhh.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Where'd you scout him?
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
mmmm....
He was chomping on the food.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Easy...
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
I only have fifteen minutes.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Then why'd you ask me to bring it so late?
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
Because the guys were here earlier and I didn't want them to see you.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Okay fair enough...
He swallowed the portion he ate and then drank from the bottled water.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
And to answer your question...
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
The new model's a high schooler.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Is that allowed?
He gulped more of his water.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
Well he's not underage.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
He's already eighteen but he's still in Junior High School.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Really?
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
Yeah, according to him he skipped a year.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
You've met him?
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
Yeah... we did sample shots last night.
I tilted my head and gave him a flabbergasted look.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
That... doesn't sound appropriate...
Keaton chuckled and shook his head.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
Kaia!
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
You've been hanging out with Keon and Kyrie far too much these past few days.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Well, it's term break and they're the only two without a permanent job who's always in the house 🤷🏻♀️
Kaia ( Female Lead )
... and I of course...
I leaned in on the table.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Can I see your shots?
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
Okay, but just to remind you...
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
He's really not THAT good-looking 😒
Kaia ( Female Lead )
But you just said...
He left to get his camera.
Keaton took the seat beside me and handed me his camera.
I switched it open and the moment I laid eyes on the model I thought...
Kaia ( Female Lead )
What in the actual feck.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
What?
He goes to Ford Maera High School.
He's in the same class as mine.
He's been my crush since I transferred in Junior High.
My crush, Alec Hardwicke.
3. second term
Keaton placed a hand on my shoulder.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
Hey, are you alright, Kai?
I nodded and gulped a thick lump of air.
I handed him back his camera.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
There are more others... here–
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
What?
Kaia ( Female Lead )
I've seen enough...
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
Okay.. 😕
Kaia ( Female Lead )
I should head back...
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
Yeah, I think that IS best.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
The guys will be here in a few minutes.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
Leave the lunchbox, I'll take it home later.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Alright.
I stood from the sofa and Keaton walked me to the door.
The door bursted open before we could get a hold of it and revealed his photography team.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
Ah shite 😒
Olive ( Keaton's Handler )
Oh? Kaia? 😀
Not far from behind, I saw Alec with his stylist team.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Hi Olive...
Olive ( Keaton's Handler )
Long time no see!
Lance ( Keaton's Friend )
Hey 😏 Kai–
Keaton pushed him back playfully.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
🖐🏻 Save your breath, Lance 😤
Lance chuckled and raised his hands in defeat.
Lance ( Keaton's Friend )
Chill, big bro... 🙄
Lance fist bumped my arm playfully with a grin.
Lance ( Keaton's Friend )
Hey Kaia 😉
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
You! 😡
Keaton and Lance got tangled into a playful fight whilst Olive and I are left together standing by the door.
°°° not anymore, kai... alec and his team are almost at the door °°°
Kaia ( Female Lead )
It's good to see you too Olive 🙂
Kaia ( Female Lead )
But I really need to go.
Olive ( Keaton's Handler )
Oh? Okay, then I'll see you at Klaire's birthday party, okay?
She brushed my arm gently and smiled.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Bye..
I hurried out the door with my head down and dashed past Alec and his team without any trouble.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
KAIA!
As a secondary reflex, I stopped and turned around to face Keaton.
Since he was the eldest child and almost the father figure to us siblings, we had to always acknowledge his authority.
My breath hitched and I saw Alec looking at me.
°°° please look away, look away °°°
Keaton jogged towards me.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
Hey, I'll walk you down.
He offered and I nodded immediately.
I turned and hurried to make a right turn.
We hopped in the elevator and all the way down there was only silence.
Keaton gingerly nudged my arm.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
Hey... sorry bout that.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
What? Why? What are you sorry for?
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
It got crowded in there with just a blink of an eye 😥
I sighed and gave him a reassuring smile.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
I'm fine.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
You looked like you were bout to shit your pants 😐
°°° it wasn't because of the crowd this time, but because of alec °°°
Kaia ( Female Lead )
I'm good. Promise.
He walked me to the door and even offered to hail me a cab but I refused.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Go on, I'll be fine.
Keaton ( sibling #1 )
Text me when you get back home.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
I will.
📣 2nd Semester • Junior High School 📣
🏷️Class 11• Section Carnacion🏷️
Professor
And that's it for today!
She got up and left the room.
I felt a heavy presence behind me and when I looked, it was only Luna and Sofia.
Sofia ( fl's bestfriend )
So, what are we having for lunch?
Luna ( fl's bestfriend )
We could check out the new restaurant near school?
Sofia ( fl's bestfriend )
Okay! Let's go.
They both turned to me and I nodded.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Okay.
I stood up and packed my things.
I headed over to the lockers at the end wall of the classroom and typed my password in.
Luna and Sofia waited next to me while I put my things inside the locker.
I noticed loud chattering on my right.
It was Alec and his friends, surrounded by a few more classmates.
I impulsively stole a quick glance and found them fussing over King Magazine.
°°° that's Keaton's magazine °°°
Luna brushed my shoulder.
Luna ( fl's bestfriend )
They also have your favorite lemon fish 😀
Fish cooked in lemon was one of my favorite dishes.
My siblings couldn't mimick the same one my mom used to cook for us so I just order from online stores.
Sofia ( fl's bestfriend )
Look at her drooling already 😂
I placed the remaining books in my locker and shut it.
The automatic lock beeped.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Let's go ☺️
Alec ( Male Lead )
Hey, classmate!
I accidentally looked his way, but what surprised me was him looking right at me.
°°° was he calling me? °°°
Christopher ( ml's friend )
Alec, she has a name.
°°° but why did he call for me? °°°
Alec ( Male Lead )
Tell them.
I stared at him in disbelief.
°°° tell them? tell them what? °°°
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Huh? 😕
He hoped off the desk he was sitting on and approached me.
Alec ( Male Lead )
My friends wouldn't believe me.
He said and I was even more confused.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Okay... 🙁
Elvis ( ml's friend )
Alec stop bullying the girl...
Alec's eyebrows twitched and turned to Elvis.
Alec ( Male Lead )
But she was there, so now I have proof.
Rachel ( christopher's girlfriend )
🙄 She was where?
°°° ooooh... now i get it °°°
Alec turned to me with a smile.
Alec ( Male Lead )
At King Entertainment when I had my photoshoot.
Alec ( Male Lead )
She walked past me when she left Keaton King's studio.
My eyes swelled in surprise.
Sofia and Luna nudged me from the back.
Sofia ( fl's bestfriend )
He saw you where now??
Luna ( fl's bestfriend )
I say we should just run.
Alec's friends went dead silent for a moment.
Rachel stood from her seat with a frown on her face.
Rachel ( christopher's girlfriend )
You're acquainted with Keaton King? 🤨 I highly doubt it 😒
She asked condescendingly.
Christopher ( ml's friend )
Rachel...
Rachel ( christopher's girlfriend )
What were you doing in his office? 😏 Aren't you a little underage to be his--
Luna ( fl's bestfriend )
Finish that sentence and I'll slam your fucking face to the wall, Greeves 😡
Elvis ( ml's friend )
OKAY. Woaaaah.
Elvis ( ml's friend )
Guys, no need to fight.
Elvis came in between the two girls.
I felt a negative sensation on my body.
But somehow I feel everybody in their circle is eyeing me.
°°° I don't want them to get the wrong idea... i don't care if they do... but keaton might get involved... might get in trouble... not another rumor... °°°
These were the only thoughts that raced through my head.
Sofia pulled my arm back.
Sofia ( fl's bestfriend )
Let's go. If we want to make it back in time.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Wait...
Luna ( fl's bestfriend )
You don't need to explain shit why you were there Kai.
Luna ( fl's bestfriend )
For all we know, Hardwicke is actually lying 🧐
Rachel ( christopher's girlfriend )
Are you calling my friend a liar? 😡
Christopher ( ml's friend )
Okay, Rachel, enough.
Her boyfriend pulled him back but she was unwavering.
My ears rang with the mumbles and mutters.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
No... um, he was right...
They went silent and turned to me.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
I was there and I saw him...
He turned to his friends.
Alec ( Male Lead )
See? What'd I tell ya!
He turned back to me again.
°°° well, im glad he's having fun 🙄 °°°
Rachel ( christopher's girlfriend )
Still doesn't answer the question why she was there?
Luna ( fl's bestfriend )
This bitch . . . 😡
Rachel ( christopher's girlfriend )
Well?
I sighed and stared at her blankly.
Kaia ( Female Lead )
I was delivering food...
Luna ( fl's bestfriend )
🤦🏻♀️
Rachel ( christopher's girlfriend )
Delivering food?
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Yeah, my uncle was short a figure so he asked me to deliver his order.
Rachel ( christopher's girlfriend )
🤨 And what food store is this?
Christopher ( ml's friend )
Oh my stars, Rachel will you please stop grilling her. It's none of our business... 😐
Alec ( Male Lead )
You work at a food store?
Kaia ( Female Lead )
No I don't. My uncle needed help with the delivery but he was short a man.
Luna ( fl's bestfriend )
And so she helped.
Luna snapped her fingers at an immaculate speed.
Sofia ( fl's bestfriend )
Try and keep up Alec.
This only made Rachel furious, but Alec could, again, care less.
Alec ( Male Lead )
Really? Where is it?
Kaia ( Female Lead )
Down at Chestnut Street, called Donny's Diner.
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