Reality strikes hard right now. This is so shameful, how unfortunate of me to meet my long-time crush while I am in this dirt… Aaaaaarghhhh!!!! Why now…!!!

My heart was stomping so hard because of my situation. Jaina was staring at me like I am such a loser. I was bumped by a big man who didn't even bother picking me up or even said sorry. And now my dear Jaina whom I've been dreaming of just saw me like I'm a pig in a barn.

I rushed standing up trying to run from this shameful event, I was running like someone was chasing me. As I got home, my mom stared at me with eyes shocked. I quickly explained what happened to me and I even shared with her that Jaina saw me while I was on that dirt.

I never expected what my mom's reaction was. She laughed so hard like there is no tomorrow. I was expecting her to be angry but instead, she thought it was so cute of me to be so shy of the girl I was dreaming for.

Yes! She knew!

She knew that Jaina was my childhood crush since we were in grade school. I always tell my mom that I want to marry Jaina when I get older. I am now a Senior High student, but I am still so into her like nothing ever changed at all.

That was my first time seeing her again for more than 6 years now because she enrolled in a Private institution located in the neighboring city of Lansville, but that's what happened. It is more than embarrassing. I just want to dig a hole and bury my head in it.

As my mom was laughing, someone rang the bell of our house. We have a visitor, so I rushed to the bathroom so that they won't see how messy I was, and I peeked.

My mom opened the door and to her surprise, she hugged the person that had just come to our house. I don't recognize the person. He is a tall person with fair skin and dark hair.

I felt intrigued by how my mom reacted.

I heard her whispering "How did you find us? I've missed you so much, I am so happy to see you again" then the man replied "I missed you too" while asking "Where are they?".

I was confused about who is he looking for. My mom was already crying while hugging him. Something isn't right here and that's what I was thinking. I have decided to take a bath already, for me to get cleaned.

I was still confused about how my mom reacted when she saw the stranger, and those conversations I've heard just don't feel right to me.

After a few minutes of showering, I rushed to my room to get changed planning to greet our visitor.

I was still thinking about what I heard, it is like digging in my mind. And it is digging deeper and deeper. Maybe because I have some kind of idea that I am not yet sure and it's making me nervous. I was thinking that I might be the one he is talking about… What the... I'm so nervous facing that man...

As I was walking toward them the man was smiling, and he stood up and said "Is he my son? Amanda?" he had some tears in his eyes.

I was not shocked anymore by what he was saying, I was just confused. I thought my father passed away when my youngest sister was born. That's what I was told by my mom.

I don't know how to react, I was cold and could not say anything. I want to hug him, however, I am so confused about the situation. It has been my dream to have a complete set of the family since I was little. I am stunned in confusion.

I am looking at him and mom called to me "Toni! Toni! Don't just stand there, he's your father!". I haven't noticed that I was already standing there staring at him for a while now, maybe because of confusion.

I rushed to him, hugging him with so much excitement. He hugged me so tight while he was crying saying "I'm so sorry Toni" I felt his embrace become tighter. "I've searched for you but didn't have any clue where you are," he told me.

My tears were rushing down my eyes. I have never felt so complete, and I don't want it to end. It feels so good to have a father.

My mom was also crying while calling my younger sister May. My mom and younger sister were already crying and hugged my dad. She felt so happy and overjoyed because we felt the same void in our hearts longing for a father.

While we are feeling our reunion with tears and smiles, someone knocked saying "Dad!? Mom called me just now, she was looking for us, we should leave now".

I was shocked that my father had another son. Did he forget to say it to us? I turned my head to the door and saw a young man looking at us with some kind of sadness. Could he be my half-brother?

My father did not have a chance to introduce him to us, because he left after we saw his sad face. My father followed him and left us again.

There have been a lot of things happening right now that I could not even imagine would happen. I never thought that my Father is still alive, and now I have a brother? What the... What the heck is this...

Should I be accepting these things in just a day? Because to be honest I am not prepared for this. My confusion just got to another level this time. Would my sister understand these? I am so sure she is just confused as I am right now. What the... How confusing! What is happening!

I bet my mother would have a lot of explaining to do. I am just full of questions in my mind now. I honestly need to take a break from these...

End of Chapter 1

...Hi, guys thank you for making it this far!...

This is my first time making my novel, hope you will like the stories coming out of my head…

(Jaina is the long time crush of Toni)

(Amanda is the mother of Toni and May)

the Father and the other son are still unnamed so see you in the next chapter guys. Have a great day.

After that day, it became clear to me why my mother told us that my father was already dead. My father was not fateful to my mother at that time. He cheated with a younger lady, so my mom left him without saying goodbye.

I noticed that she was trying to hold her tears. So I just kept listening to her to let her feel that I am here to understand. I know that she felt the pain while she was telling her past, and it pains me to hear it. However, I am more than ready to understand.

The days passed very fast as if nothing has changed. My father visited our house just once since we met. And I kind of more used to it because I was still 3 years old at that time when my mom left him.

School days were good as always, I was never an academic kind of person. I was just an ordinary student who has been just enjoying my journey and not even trying to pass everything, yes that's me.

A Monday morning came, and I was happily traveling to my school. It feels so ordinary and happy, thinking today would be a great day for sure. I put on my earphones and listened to my favorite songs while singing in my mind.

Arriving at my school with so much positivity and smiles. I've heard a voice calling "Toni! Wait for me!" I turned around and saw my best friend Allan. He is a very handsome person, tall, smart, and has a bubbly personality that everyone admires.

He was rushing towards me and spanked my head. "Ouch... You son of B*tch!" I said while stroking my pained head. I am already used to this because he does it to me almost every day due to his excitement.

Furthermore, I was also excited to see him every day because Allan is my only and closest friend in the school. We were friends since our first day in High school, he knows all my secrets and problems. I can even consider him as my brother from another mother haha.

We are also classmates and seatmates, we do almost everything together. As we are walking, someone bumped me and I fell to the ground. "Sorry! Sorry!" he said while running and rushed to the building.

Allan was so Furious and ran to him. "Hey! Allan, it's okay... Don't chase him anymore!" I shouted. Allan did not listen and chased after that boy. I followed him hastily to prevent Allan from doing nasty things. "Allaaaan!", I called him while running.

He did catch the boy and confronted him angrily. "Why are you so careless! Bumping to people! How inconsiderate of you!" Allan said. The boy was in shock. He didn't even fight back, maybe because of shock or was just trying to be cool.

I stared at the boy and became so curious because He looks very familiar. As I was slowly walking toward them, I rushed and stopped Allan from punching the boy. "Allan stop! He's my brother!".

Allan stopped and looked at me with a shocked expression on his face. He was too clueless about what I just said. "Stop! Please stop! He is my brother!" I said frantically. The boy was also shocked and stared at me. "What are you saying?" he asked with confusion.

Allan stopped attacking the boy and relaxed. "Yes, Toni! Why are you talking sh*t!?" he asked. "Okay, just relax you two! I will explain it later after the class. Let's go now, we're almost late!" I replied.

After what happened, the three of us rushed to our classrooms.

I came in first and then followed by Allan. We took our designated seats and sat quietly. I don't know how to start and explain everything. The silence has been constant. I don't know why I can't tell him freely about the mess of my family. I am very close to Allan, however this time I can't tell him straight. Why am I afraid? Am I afraid that he will judge me and that my life was all a lie from the start?

An hour passed, and while teacher Anne was having her discussions, another teacher came to announce something. "Hi, Miss Anne! I would like to announce something in your class." the teacher said. Miss Anne was expecting them, saying "Oh! is it the new student? I was expecting him to arrive now".

The teacher introduced a new student and to my surprise, it was the boy! Oh, my! It was that boy!

"Good morning students! You will have a new classmate starting today." the teacher said. "Calvin please introduce your self" he added.

"Hi! Good morning everyone! I am Calvin Striker, 17 years old from Lansville Elites High School. Nice to meet you everybody" he said.

Allan and I stared at each other as we saw Calvin in front of us introducing himself politely. I almost laughed looking at Allan's face that was awkwardly trying to hold his laughter, He surely felt the awkwardness of our situation now.

I just can't imagine that he would be my classmate. With all the drama that just happened earlier, it certainly is awkward.

Allan almost punched him because of anger and I awkwardly told him that he is my brother... Oh My Gosh! This is just so awkward. Waaaaaaah!

After introducing himself, he was ordered to sit behind my seat, and as he approached, he then winked at me playfully. I got irritated! He knows that we felt the awkwardness right now. Can I just punch this man? haha! If only I could.

Today is a fun day thinking of all the things just happened. It even passed so fast, maybe that is what happens when you are enjoying the day.

After a long day at school, Allan and I are going home, while walking and talking about what happened today. Someone called my name in a very Irritating way "Hey Toni the Loser! Wait up for me!" and we both saw Calvin Walking towards us.

Allan got irritated again but was trying his hard not to punch my supposed to be, a gentle brother to me. This Arrogant half-brother of mine is just such a big Problem to face every day. How come he became my brother in the first place.

We waited for him nicely hoping for a reconciliation from him. But behind my mind, I believe it wouldn't happen for sure.

End of Chapter 2

Hello guys. This is getting exciting. Would they be best of friends with Calvin? Or would they be the best of enemies? Hahaha, Hope you are enjoying my work and hope you will give it a Like.

Have a Great day guys.

Am I a loser? I always encounter that word, whether in shameful or in my proudest times. Why do they see me as a loser? Does it mean, I am?

My Half-Devil and Half-Human Half-Brother have arrived. Should I punch him this time or Should I punch him this time? Just joking! Hahaha.

"What do you want," I said. He smirked at me saying "Nothing! I just want to join you guys".

Allan grinned at what he said. I need to be cautious if Allan would be silent for a few minutes more. It only means bad things would happen. I have been listening to Calvin for quite a while, and to be honest he is fun to talk to.

I know Allan is good at having new friends, but I am a little confused now. He can barely reply to Calvin even a Yes or No.

Concluding with how my bestfriend is treating Calvin now, I know he hates him. I can't blame him, Calvin did a great job annoying us.

"Hey, Calvin! are you really like this?" I asked.

^^^"What do you mean?"^^^

"Uhm... Just asking, because you seem to change character so fast."

^^^"Oh, so rude of you -Brooootheeeer"^^^

^^^Then laughed.^^^

I felt excited while the leaves are falling around us. I was captured by his presence now and would want to know more about him.

"So, you are acknowledging me! Does this mean you are my father's son?" I asked him straight. he just looked at me and smiled. Why can't he answer me straight! He could just answer me with a Yes or a No! How irritating!

"I need to go now it's getting dark! bye, guys." He said while standing up. "Hey, Allan! Stay cool! I like it!" he added.

Allan just moved his head as a reply. Why am I feeling tension every time they will talk. I'm feeling like a Sandwich spread here. Couldn't be even worse.

"You are such a d*ck you know!"

I said jokingly.

^^^"See you then, my bestfriends! hahaha"^^^

^^^He said then fled in a flash.^^^

Allan Stood up and raised his middle finger! Hahaha, they are such a good pair. I think my High School life would be more exciting from now on.

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Another day has come, and I am already 20 minutes late, how typical of me. I bet Allan would tease me for a whole day, and that's certain.

Running is the only way I could do to make up for the time I wasted. I was not expecting that I have a companion. Calvin is late too, what a nice day!

"Hey Bro!" Calvin teasingly said. I then replied to him with a stare like a laser beam. He was laughing, then raced with me.

"I bet you can't race with me! Let's see if you can keep up with me." I told him, then rapidly run.

^^^"You bet? You're not going to win!" He said.^^^

"I won! hahaha," He still did not make it here. I opened the door then I saw Allan sitting there, and I was shocked to see Calvin behind him smiling at me. What the... This is impossible.

"What! How come you arrived first?

^^^"I have powers!" He said and winked at me.^^^

"Oh! Funny! You cheated!" I said with irritation. I sat on my seat chasing my breath. Why is Calvin so annoying, He is not like Allan. They are such opposites, I guess I will never like my Half brother.

Our teacher arrived late, she came carrying a lot of small boxes. "Guys, We will have a new handicraft activity," Miss Anne said. "You will be making Bracelets or Necklaces using these materials inside" she added.

I got so excited because I love making handicrafts. We have done quite a lot already in this class. This will be fun, so I am more than ready to be creative as always.

"Kindly choose all your materials to be used, you may pick whatever you want but don't forget to share with your classmates okay!" Miss Anne instructed. I stood racing with the majority to get the finest materials to use.

I didn't have a plan for how my work would look, so I just grabbed whatever I could. I had two colors of very long strings and 2 packs of beads in a different hues.

"Allan! what have you got there?" I asked. Allan responded, "I have here some red and pink beads, but I forgot to get my Strings".

I have a spare string so I gave it to him. "Thanks! I'm just so lucky to have you" he said while stroking my head.

I just love how Allan appreciates things. He is just the most humble and caring person I have ever met, and I am thankful to meet him. "I am as glad as you are, you know that!" I replied.

Meanwhile, as we are about to start our project Miss Anne told us "I want you to make a bracelet or a necklace with so much passion. Think of someone important to you, and imagine he or she would receive it from you as a gift". I was anxious about it, because I only have a few people in my life, and they all mean so much to me.

I have started my work thinking that all of them are worthy of receiving it. I kind of thought my family and friends would receive it, so I quite do it for not a specific person.

It was never hard for me to make such bracelets, so I made another one because I still have enough time and materials to make it. Saving it for myself, in case someone would want my bracelet.

Our teacher checked on our finished bracelets and necklaces. It's weird that she just had a picture of us holding our finished works. She then told us "You can keep it for now, and you can give it to the person you were thinking while doing it".

I was shocked. I was not thinking of a certain person that I will be giving it to. To whom will I give this bracelet I made?

Should I give it to my Sister or My mom? Or should I give this to Allan? Or will it be Jaina, if it's possible?

A few moments later, someone whispered to me and handed his Bracelet to me. "this is for you Toni!"

End of Episode 3

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Who was that person who gave Toni his Bracelet?