chapter 3

STELLA POV.

"Class dismissed!"

Our teacher's announcement. I bit my lower lip while looking at my notebook. I focused on listening to the professor even though I was distracted because of the presence of Amara and Kairus next to me doing nothing but whispering and giggling.

My heart was broken but I didn't care. I just stopped myself from looking at them even though I really wanted to see Kairus' face.

"Stella?" I squirmed in my seat when I heard my name from Kairus. The fur stood up. I feel my name is beautiful when he mentions it.

I turned to it. I looked at him questioningly.

"Let's meet at the library." kairus

"Huh?" I just said.

"Let's talk about our requirements." He answered with a frown. I sat up properly when I realized what he meant.

By the way, before Miss Farah left, she left requirements by pair and I don't know if I will be happy or scared because Kairus is my partner.

I just nodded and looked away when I saw that he was supporting Amara.

I also started arranging my things while turning my back to them. I don't want to see what they are doing.

"Besh, we'll meet later at home, baby, we'll be first" I turned to my friend before smiling. I kissed him on the cheek and then he turned to Kairus before they left the room holding hands.

I followed it and even though they were no longer at the door, my eyes remained there. I held my chest as it tingled slightly. I forced a smile before I grabbed my bag before going out.

It's been three weeks since I graduated.

I smiled.

Right now I don't have a plan in my life because I can't see myself as what I want to be. Right now I will finish the study first.

My mother died because of her heart disease. It was a heart attack so I was completely orphaned. I'm the only one living on my own but I'm still thankful because Maam and Sir Velasquez, Amara's parents, are there.

I don't know my dad. I don't even know the name because my mom mentioned who it was and I didn't ask anymore because it was gone. eh.

I went down the stairs before I went straight to my library where Kairus and I talked to discuss the last project given by Miss Farah.

Fate is cruel, I will avoid it so that my feelings won't get worse but why do you keep trying to bring me closer to him.

I felt wrong.

I know because from the beginning I shouldn't have felt this way about my friend's boyfriend...

But...

As long as I can handle the pain, they shouldn't know how I feel. I will endure as long as I can.

I took a deep breath before entering the library. I first saw Mrs. Cruz, the librarian. I smiled then bowed in respect.

"Good afternoon Ma'am." I said politely. He nodded then smiled.

"How hard you work!" It's a smile. I smiled too.

"Are you getting tired of my face Ma'am?" I asked jokingly. He laughed then shook his head.

"I will never get tired of your beautiful face hija, it's really addicting HAHAHAHA" my cheeks warmed up from the sudden compliment on me. I laughed softly

"Oh ma'am, no, but thank you very much" I said with a smile before looking for an empty seat.

Mrs. is kind. Cruz that's why we were closed. Every day I'm here at the library to study because I really want to finish.

I sat on the chair after I put my bag down but I jumped in shock when I saw Kairus right in front of me already sitting down.

I was numb and could not speak. Why didn't I notice that it was following me? My cheeks heat up before I take a bite.

"Amara?" I will ask. My heart beats fast like a dog is chasing me. I took a deep breath and secretly calmed down.

"I'm home now so let's start because I still have dinner." It's gentle. I sat down even though I was restless. This is how a Kairus affects me.

I nodded and bit my lower lip before taking out my notebook. I took a bite to calm myself down before I started.

We talked about our requirements for half an hour until we decided to end it because we still have dinner later. I fixed my things before I turned to Kairus who was looking at the phone while smiling.

Maybe he was talking to Amara.

I sighed before I thought how could I not love Kairus, maybe my best friend would thrill me to them but no, what I felt was pain right now.

The man you love seeing him happy with others is the worst feelings ever. It hurts to see the man you love smiling and laughing without you being the reason.

"Let's go?" I jumped again in shock when he spoke. Kairus frowned as he stared at me.

"Why are you always surprised when I talk to you? Are you okay? Did I do something wrong?" He asked me worriedly. My heart beat faster.

I immediately shook my head and smiled.

"It's like you're talking all of a sudden." I woke up to cover my pounding heart. He snorted because I was secretly insulting him in my mind.

I shrugged before reaching for my hand.

"Let's go, we'll be at dinner in a few hours, I want to get there early because I wanna see my girl right now."