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Whether this love is true or not,

I’ll choose to take the risk,

I’ll choose to love you

I’ll choose to be with you

Your smile that impressed me,

Our memories that keeps hunting me

Please be with me,

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“Should I write ‘Please choose me’?”

“No. Maybe ‘Please don’t let go of me’ suits it well?”

“Ah!! I don’t know what to write anymore.” I said as I tap the back of my neck.

“I see you still love writing songs during your past time huh?”

That voice. My heart is beating faster, my hands are getting sweaty, I got nervous. I hesitated. What will I do if I see him? What if it’s not him? I slowly turned my head around.

“What? You can’t recognize me anymore?” He said while gesturing if he may take the seat.

I noded, smiled and said “Long time no see.”

As soon as he sat infront of me, he raised his hand to get the attention of the serving crew.

Its been 10 years since I last saw him and he still looked as handsome as he was 10 years ago.

Not long after he sat, the crew was already beside our table ready to take his order.

“One americano for me please.” he said as he flipped the pages of the menu.

“Do you still like Hot Choco?” he added.

“Yeah. Still the same.” I responded while I placed my notebook inside my bag.

“Then, one americano, one hot choco and a chocolate cake for us please.” the crew left after he handed him back the menu book.

“I see you‘re alone. Where is your knight and shining armor?” he said.

“He’s in a meeting. I’m just waiting for him here. How have you been?” I said trying to change the topic.

“Good. I’ve been good. I just got back from France.” he responded as he took out a thing from his coat.

He placed a red box in front of me and pushed it towards my direction.

“Open it.” he commanded with a smile

Confused of what is happening, I took the red small box and opened it. My eyes got wide as I open the box. Inside is a ring with a blue diamond stone. Before I can speak up and ask question a hand grabbed my wrist.

“What ever this ring is for, it is not for you to know.” Brandon said as he pulls me of my seat and placed the box back at the table

“It’s good to see you again Brandon.” he said with a grin on his face

“Yeah. Its been so long Ford.” Brandon responded.

“Well, I shall take my girlfriend with me as we still have important matters to attend to. See you around!”

Without letting Ford talk, Brandon and I left the cafe.

CHAPTER 1

“THE FIRST ENCOUNTER”

SARAH’s POV

I was sitting at the last table of the row near the window, busy talking with my friends when someone suddenly entered the room.

“Good morning” He said to the professor.

“You’re late.” She responded.

“I’m sorry, there is a traffic jam” He scratched the back of his head and added “this will be the last time.”

This is the first day of my junior year. New friends added to our circle. New memories to be cherished.

“Who’s that guy?” Alexa asked.

“I don’t know. He seemed someone new” I responded while turning my head to over to the window.

Time came fast and it’s already noon. I was sitting on the same chair since morning.

“Should we go shopping later?” Alexa asked excitedly.

“As if? I don’t have the money to do so. If you like I’d go with you.” I responded.

“Let’s go to McDonlds instead.” Danielle said as she turned her chair facing us.

I nodded and said, “That would d~.”

Before I’m able to finish my sentence, Frank suddenly came out of nowhere.

“I’ll go with you! Would that be fine?” he smiled as he looked at Danielle.

“Sure. Why not?” Alexa responded and looked at Danielle and me.

I did not responded, rather, I placed my hands on my desk and took a nap.

CLIFFORD’s POV

“Are you going to school, or are you not?” a soft voice filled my room.

I opened my eyes and saw my mom standing on the door.

“Good morning, Sweetheart.” she said with her soft, calm voice.

“Good morning, Mom.” I smiled as I looked at her.

“Get up or you’ll be late” she winked and went back to the kitchen.

As soon as she disappeared on my sight, I sat on my bed, then looked at the clock. 7:00 AM.

7:00 AM

“7:00 AM?!!!!!”

“I’m gonna be late!!!”

I rushed to the bathroom to take a quick shower, changed my clothes, grabbed my stuffs and ran down. As I was about to get out of the house, my mom called my attention.

“Honey, are you not going to eat breakfast again?”

She said as she peeked through the kitchen door.

“Not today, Mom!” I yelled and ran towards the car.

Luckily, it was already been opened by Miss Guy. I call her Miss Guy, because she’s a tomboy.

“Young master, you are already late” she said

“Just go!” I commanded her as I wear my clothes properly.

“Yes, young master.”

“Why are you driving this? Where’s my Bugatti?” I asked as I leaned my head on the window.

“First young master is using your Bugatti La Voiture Noire.” she responded calmy while focusing on the road.

“WHAT?!!!”

“That scum!! He has the guts to use mine but he won’t lend me his!” I slightly raised my voice due to frustration.

That scum! He’s probably somewhere impressing a girl he can’t have. Pathetic!

Without realizing, I arrived at school. 7:54 AM.

Right.

I’m so damn late.

I rushed to my room and slowly sneaked in trying my best to not let the professor notice me.

Oh shoot!

“Sorry” I smiled as I bow and looked at the person which I accidentally step her foot.

“Oh, Hi Clifford! That’s okay.” she respond brightly

“Ahh. Okay?” I’m not sure if I met her somewhere or she’s been my classmate before. I just don’t know and I can’t recall her face.

I headed straight to the back part of the classroom as soon as I greated the professor.

Damn it. I’m now tagged as late.

“Why are you always late on the first day of class, man!” Andrew asked.

“I was playing til 3 am”

“It’s really different if you’re smart.” He then added.

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| CHARACTER INTRODUCTION: |

| Name: Andrew Brown |

| Age: 15 |

| Hobby: Playing basketball, talking |

| with girls. |

| Friends with Clifford for a year. |

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Time past by and it’s already lunch break. Clifford, Andrew, Glen & Frank went to get change. Instead of taking their lunch, they decided to play basketball.

“Pass it here!” Glen said

Andrew deligently passed the ball to him.

There are groups of girls watching them over the classroom window.

“Clifford really looks so hot!” said one of the girls in yellow hair, Sha.

“Girl, he’s out of your reach.” Cami responded, the girl with a golden brown hair.

“What do you mean?” she answered back.

“Don’t you know? He’s one of the candidate heir of D.A Technologies & Co.” Cami replied.

“Wow! He’s really down to earth. Who would have known?” said Sha.

“Only you would not know! Haven’t you seen him getting off a Bugatti?” Cami then looked at her with a confused look.

“What?!” her eyes widened.

“Are you seriously kidding me?! He’s that rich?!” she added.

“What? You really haven’t seen him get off?” Cami asked.

“No!” she almost shouted.

Sarah, who’s sitting just a meter away from them heard it all.

“Oh, okay. So what if he’s rich? How does that mean he’s out of reach? We breath the same air.” she said to her self.

“What are you talking about?” Danielle replied.

“What?”

“What? What?” Danielle confusedly responded Sarah.

“Nothing” she said.

“What’s wrong with you?” Danielle looked at her, confused.

“Nothing. Just some stuffs.” she replied and looked at Clifford and his friends standing on the side of the court talking.

Yea. He’s really hot.she said on her mind then smiled.

On the other hand, Clifford and his friends we’re talking on the side of the court.

“Keep trying impressing Dani, Frank.” Andrew said.

“What are you talking about?” he asked confusedly.

“Who’s impressing who?” Clifford asked as if he does not know anything at all.

“Oh, just this guy and that girl.” Andrew teasingly said.

“I don’t know what you are talking about. I’m out!” Frank said and went out of the court.

Clifford on the other hand chuckled with Andrew and Glen while he was wiping his sweat off using his shirt then Sha came.

“Ford, here’s a towel for you.” she said while smiling.

“Ah. Thank you....???” he said while trying to recall the name of the girl.

“Sha. The name is Sha. We’re from the same class.” she responded brightly.

“Oh, okay.” Clifford responded dryly

“Hello Sha, I’m Glen and this is Andrew.” Glen introduced himself as he noticed Clifford getting uninterested with the girl.

“Yes!” she clapped her hand.

“I know both of you of course! Who wouldn’t know the 3 Heirs.” she added.

“Sorry, I’ll go first” Clifford said and walked away.

“Hey!” Glen shouted.

“Where are you going? Ford!” he added.

But Clifford seemed not to hear him and continued walking away.

“I’m sorry, we’ll go get changed. See you at the classroom.” Andrew said to Sha.

Without letting Sha reply, Andrew and Glen followed Clifford.

When they reached the P.E Room, Clifford already finished changing.

“Hey? Why leave?” Glen asked.

“Is there a reason for me to stay tho?” Clifford innocently asked.

“I don’t mean that way.” Glen replied.

“I’m just trying to hurry to change because class is about to start.” Clifford responded.

“Can’t you see it? He’s not interested on that girl.” Andrew said as he put his polo on.

Clifford just shrug, picked up his bag and walked back to the room.

When he went back, he saw Sarah and a guy talking in front of the classroom door.

“I’m sorry, I really can’t” she said while looking at the guy straight in the eyes.

“Please, just take this.” He looked and pleaded to her.

“If I take it, it means that I agree to it.” she responded.

Clifford was still standing there looking at the two of them. Cannot find a way to interrupt the two talking.

What are they talking about?he asked to himself.