Second Chance At Love
1- Prelude
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*holds her bag above her head*
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don't make fun of my height *jumps*
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Try more shortyy *making fun*
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Please give it back to me Raffael
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*smile*
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*gives it to her*
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don't you think you're forgetting something?
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
I'm sorry, Isa *softly*
Isabella Young (FL)
it's okay
Isabella Young (FL)
I forgive you
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
You always say that
Isabella Young (FL)
*burst into laughter*
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*confused*
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
Do you have a serious mental problem or something?
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
Or is it just-
Isabella Young (FL)
Look at your hairs again Raffael
Isabella Young (FL)
they're so
Isabella Young (FL)
*pfft*
Isabella Young (FL)
Messed
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
Oh, I didn't see it coming
Isabella Young (FL)
I'll fix it for you
Isabella Young (FL)
*ruffles his hair*
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*butterflies*
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*gulp*
Isabella Young (FL)
*changes her expression suddenly*
Isabella Young (FL)
Hello Xavier
Xavier Richards
*pulls her closer*
Xavier Richards
You can't hang out with other guys when your boyfriend is possessive
Xavier Richards
*whispers softly in her ears*
Isabella Young (FL)
*blush*
Isabella Young (FL)
But Raffael is my best friend Xavier
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*feels uncomfortable*
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
I'll give you guys some personal space
Isabella Young (FL)
But Raff-
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*gives her a thumbs up and walks away*
Xavier Richards
can't you leave him for sometime and focus on me
Xavier Richards
*turns her towards him*
- Everything about my life was fulfilled and beautiful. A handsome boyfriend a best friend and a bunch of my old folks, all of it has always been the best part of my life -
- Only if I could've captured it as a picture -
- "Betrayal is the only truth that sticks, Love is whatever you can still betray," -
- And maybe my life wasn't full of me any more before I could've suddenly closed my eyes to forever it gave me the sharpest pain -
Isabella Young (FL)
*enters home*
Isabella Young (FL)
*looks at the surroundings and screams*
Isabella Young (FL)
No way
Isabella Young (FL)
Mummy *shakes her*
Isabella Young (FL)
Pa *tears escape her eyes*
Isabella Young (FL)
W-who did this to you
Isabella Young (FL)
*broke*
- None of them ever responded. Not because they didn't like me as always but because they couldn't speak -
- their bodies were stabbed not just once but several times ruthlessly as if someone has taken out all their hunch at them only I could address was, they were "Dead" -
- Just why did the most beautiful dream was turned into a nightmare -
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*runs out of the house*
Isabella Young (FL)
Who's that?
Isabella Young (FL)
*wipes her tears and runs after him*
Isabella Young (FL)
NooooooOoooo!
Isabella Young (FL)
*runs out as far as she can*
- It was gone, leaving me behind with the dead bodies of my parents and giving a vivid view of how it has turned into ashes -
But I don't wanna go back there🎵
Everybody act like they care🎵
- I stood frozen, my eyes fixed on the inferno that was once my home. The flames engulfed the structure, consuming everything in their path. I could feel the heat radiating from the fire, and the smell of smoke and ash filled my lungs. -
-But it was the sight of my family's lifeless bodies, lying motionless on the ground, that sent me into a downward spiral of despair. Mom, Dad all gone. The thought was too much to bear, and I felt my knees buckle beneath me. -
-I fell to the ground, my body wracked with sobs. I couldn't catch my breath, couldn't think straight. All I could do was weep, my heart shattered into a million pieces.-
-As I cried, I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned to see a firefighter, his face blackened with soot, holding out a small, charred chain.-
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
I'm sorry
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*barely above a whisper*
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
I found this in the rubble. I think it might have belonged to... someone you loved
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*grabs the chain harshly*
- I took the chain, my eyes widening as I recognized it. It was the silver necklace Xavier had given me, the one with the little pendant that said "Mi amor" - my love. -
- I felt a fresh wave of tears washes over me, and I buried my face in my hands, the chain clutched tightly in my fist. Xavier... my Xavier. We were supposed to spend the rest of our lives together. Now, he was all I had left. -
- I rocked back and forth, the chain pressed against my lips, as I mourned the loss of my family, my home, and the life I once knew. The flames crackled and spat, a cruel reminder of what I had lost. But At that moment, all I could think about was Xavier, and the love we shared. -
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
Isa *extends his hands*
Isabella Young (FL)
*broken*
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
You can rely on me
Isabella Young (FL)
*hugs him tight*
Isabella Young (FL)
*cries all her might*
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*closes his eyes*
2- How it started
- ST GEORGE'S HIGH SCHOOL -
-As I stepped through the doors of St. George's High School, a mix of emotions swirled in my chest. I had never been to a public school before, and the thought of being surrounded by so many new people made my stomach twist with anxiety.-
Isabella Young (FL)
*dreamy sigh*
Isabella Young (FL)
(I just hope these bunch of idiots do not recognize me)
-But it wasn't just the unfamiliar surroundings that had me on edge. It was the weight of my family's name, the expectations that came with being a part of the influential and powerful Young family. My parents were politicians, and I had grown up in the public eye, with every move I made scrutinized and criticized.-
Isabella Young (FL)
(no wonder I'm on all the magazine covers this year)
Isabella Young (FL)
*hears some whisper sounds across her*
-I took a deep breath and pushed through the crowds of students, trying to ignore the whispers and stares that followed me. I was used to being recognized, of course - I had a large following on social media, and my family's name was often in the news. But it was still unnerving, like I was living in a fishbowl with everyone watching my every move.-
Isabella Young (FL)
*walks through the hallway*
Isabella Young (FL)
Damn! I can't believe dad sent me here just to gain some political sympathy for the upcoming elections
Isabella Young (FL)
*grits her teeth*
-As I made my way through the hallway, a group of students caught sight of me and began to crowd around, asking for selfies and autographs. I smiled and obliged, trying to be gracious and friendly, but inside, I was seething. I just wanted to blend in, to be a normal student for once, without the weight of my family's name hanging over me.-
Isabella Young (FL)
*tries to run out of there*
Isabella Young (FL)
*eyes widened*
Isabella Young (FL)
(H-Him?)
Isabella Young (FL)
*gulp*
-Just as I was starting to feel overwhelmed, I saw him - a tall, handsome boy with piercing blue eyes and a charming smile. He was standing across the hallway, watching me with an intensity that made my heart skip a beat.-
-For a moment, our eyes locked, and I felt something run through my body. But then, he looked away, and I was left feeling confused and a little breathless-
Isabella Young (FL)
*blush*
Isabella Young (FL)
(I couldn't even get to see him )
~𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝~
-I didn't have time to dwell on it, though - the crowd around me was getting larger, and I needed to get to my locker before the bell rang. I pushed through the throng of students, trying to shake off the feeling of being watched, but I couldn't shake the sense that my life was about to get a whole lot more complicated.-
Isabella Young (FL)
*gets seated*
Isabella Young (FL)
*looks around for a while*
Isabella Young (FL)
Thank God everyone's acting normal for the sake of god
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Hey there, mind if I have a seat?
Isabella Young (FL)
Well no
Isabella Young (FL)
*puts aside her bag*
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What made you change your mind?
Isabella Young (FL)
Nothing, just the look of me at the mirror
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Self obsessed- *murmurs*
Isabella Young (FL)
I know, i know
Isabella Young (FL)
B-I-T-C-H!
Isabella Young (FL)
*playful smirk*
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Would you stop it for my sake isa?
Isabella Young (FL)
How about you do the same Aria?
Aria D'arcy (FL BFF)
God, I'm sorry
Isabella Young (FL)
Better be
Isabella Young (FL)
For what you have done to Kai I can't forget it so easily
Aria D'arcy (FL BFF)
He had to confess to her some day or the other
Aria D'arcy (FL BFF)
So whats wrong when I did it for him
Isabella Young (FL)
That's -
Isabella Young (FL)
*cuts off*
Isabella Young (FL)
*keeps looking at a direction*
Aria D'arcy (FL BFF)
*turns back*
Aria D'arcy (FL BFF)
(She's into Xavier?)
Aria D'arcy (FL BFF)
*evil grin*
Aria D'arcy (FL BFF)
(Interesting)
Xavier Richards
*eyes gazed on them*
Isabella Young (FL)
*gulps and looks down*
Xavier Richards
*looks away*
Aria D'arcy (FL BFF)
what was that Isa?
Isabella Young (FL)
What do you mean?
Aria D'arcy (FL BFF)
weren't you saying something
Isabella Young (FL)
Don't question me all of a sudden
Aria D'arcy (FL BFF)
or should I do the same with you
Aria D'arcy (FL BFF)
Like 'what' I did to your brother?
Isabella Young (FL)
Y-Yo-You!
Xavier Richards
*smiles at her*
3- Something Familiar
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
See you next time sweetheart 💋
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*to his bike*
- As I parked my sweetheart - a sleek, black Ducati - in the basement parking lot, I couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. Being a college student with a trust fund had its perks, and my bike was one of them. -
- I swung my leg over the bike and stood up, running a hand through my hair. That's when I noticed them - a group of fangirls, hovering around the parking lot, eyes fixed on me. -
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
(No, not again)
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*sigh*
-I sighed inwardly. This was nothing new. As the son of a wealthy businessman, I was used to being recognized on campus. And, of course, there were always girls who wanted a piece of the "rich kid" action.-
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*makes his way towards his classroom*
-I mande my way out of the parking lot, the fangirls following me like a entourage. They asked for selfies, autographs, and even tried to strike up conversations. I obliged, smiling and chatting with them, but my mind was elsewhere.-
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*reaches the classroom*
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
Now these girls won't disturb me for at least 4 hours
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
I'm not going out of the lecture hall
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*frustrated*
-As I walked into my classroom, the fangirls were forced to stay behind, and I felt a sense of relief. I scanned the room, looking for an empty seat, and that's when I saw her.-
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*looks at her*
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*looks at him and then looks away*
- For just a second, our eyes met. Hers were piercing green, and they seemed to bore into my soul -
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*feels something familiar*
-Who was this girl? I didn't recognize her, and yet, there was something about her that seemed... familiar.-
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*sighs*
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*gets up and sits on the last seat*
-Furthermore, I shook my head, chiding myself for being ridiculous. I didn't know her, and I probably never would. I took a seat at the back of the classroom, my eyes drifting back to the mysterious girl, but she was already turned away, chatting with her friend.-
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*sighs*
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
(At least I'm at my safe place now T^T)
-I sighed, focusing on the lecture, but my mind kept wandering back to those piercing green eyes...-
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*looks at him*
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
What do you want? ❄️
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Well i *rubs his temples*
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I want to sit beside you
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
Sure, till you don't cause problems for me *mumble*
Xavier Richards
Hi, I'm Xavier Richards
Xavier Richards
*offers a handshake*
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
I'm Raffael Ambrose, nice to meet you
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*rolls his eyes*
Xavier Richards
*takes back his hands*
Xavier Richards
(An Ambrose, in our school?)
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*tries to seek a glance of the girl*
Isabella Young (FL)
don't dare to say that again ever
Aria D'arcy (FL BFF)
TSK! You're such a bore 😒
Isabella Young (FL)
Anything but unlike you
Aria D'arcy (FL BFF)
*Humph*
Isabella Young (FL)
*sticks her tongue out*
Xavier Richards
*looking at Isabella*
Xavier Richards
Hey do you know she's the only heiress of young
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
no she's not
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*taking notes*
Xavier Richards
Hey, how do you know?
Xavier Richards
*raised his eyebrows*
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*dumbfounded*
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*realised*
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
Why do you care?
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*gets up and goes out of the lecture hall*
Xavier Richards
(Woah, he's a tough guy)
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*heads towards the washroom*
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
*splashes water on his face*
Raffael Ambrose (ML)
(J-just what's going on my mind?)
- I stormed out of the classroom, my mind racing with frustration. Who was that girl? I couldn't shake off the feeling that I knew her, but my brain refused to cooperate. -
- As I pushed open the door to the washroom, the cool air enveloped me, providing a fleeting sense of relief. I locked myself in a stall, taking deep breaths to calm down-
-But my mind wouldn't let up. Those piercing green eyes haunted me, taunting me with their familiarity. I felt like I was going crazy.-
-I splashed cold water on my face, the shock of it helping to clear my head slightly. I looked up at my reflection in the mirror, my eyes blazing with frustration.-
"𝑾𝒉𝒐 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒆?" I demanded, my voice echoing off the tiles.
-The mirror just stared back at me, silent and unhelpful. I felt like I was staring into the abyss, with no answers in sight.-
- I took another deep breath, trying to shake off the feeling of unease. I needed to focus, needed to figure out what was going on in my mind.-
- But as I turned to leave the washroom, I couldn't shake off the feeling that those green eyes were still watching me, haunting me...-
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