Fragments Of Love

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either a product of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner and not to advertise any of them at all. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Do not distribute, publish, transmit, modify, display or create derivative works from or exploit the contents of this story in any way. Please obtain permission from the authors themselves. ------------------------------------------------ "Should I tell you one more time that I don't like you? NO! NO!" Celene screamed shrill in front of her passionate lover, Chester Tan. "But Celene... Please let me prove to you that you are the only one... that I can do it, do everything for you, to make you mine. Please give me a chance.” Chester spoke pleadingly. She is currently having a snack at the canteen of St. Peter High school when Chester suddenly approached him. They were both from high school at the age of seventeen. They are classmates, same section. Celene Clarito is popular for being the campus princess and an honor student. She has almost everything. Wealth, beauty and talent. It's no wonder that the boys all over campus are fighting over her. Chester is one of them. He is also an honor student in their class. He came from a wealthy family like her. It's just that, Celene thinks he focuses more on learning, so even his own appearance is not at all troublesome to fix. He looks like a nerd because of his big round sunglasses, it's like three months without a haircut, at least his hair, and he acts like a nobody. That's why Celene rejected him. He didn't even reach Celene's standards to be an ideal man. "Why are you so skinny?" Celene said, annoyed. He didn't care if the students in the canteen were looking at them. It's not that he's really straight. She just doesn't like people who are nasty and those kinds of people who bother her. Once is enough! Sadness broke out on Chester's face. "I'm sorry, Celene", he turned. "I just want you to notice me. In my whole life, I've only felt this way about a woman. I got everything. I'm not ashamed of being spoiled by my parents. Whatever I ask for, they give it just to make me happy. You, I want you. I want you to be mine. That's why I get all the attention. But instead of you liking me, you still hate me." It headed. "Maybe because I am is not that handsome. I'm just a nerd who always ruins your day. Don't worry, I will try not to ruin your day again. I'm sorry...” Celene just shook her head at this act. She didn't answer, instead she stood up and turned her back on him. She went straight out of the canteen. ------------------- "Celene! Celene!!” Celene turned to the source of that voice just as she entered the gate of St. Peter High school. It was Emon who was calling him. His long-time best friend, who until now still doesn't admit to even if he acts more flirtatious than her. "Do you really need to shout my name out loud?" “Of course! Why would you turn around if I didn't shout your name?” "Oh, why do you call me Emon?" he looked at me. "I told you not to call me that 'Emon'? It's like, ugh! It's shaking my ass. Just call me Lemon, okay?” “Whatever!” I stated after him. It's not like I can do anything about it. "Do you know the news yet?" I frowned. "News?" It nodded. “About Chester.” Celene was suddenly agitated for reasons unknown to her. "W-what happened to him?" "It was talked about when he left school. Imagine? We are graduating. It will not be so many months. Why would he suddenly leave? What can go into his mind?" "Maybe it's personal matters..." Celene couldn't help but feel guilty. She feels like she is one of the reasons for his leaving. Is it because of what I told him the other day? Is that why he didn't stop me yesterday? "I can't..." he cut off what he said and gave her a meaningful look. "What?" "Maybe you are the reason? What did you do to him? OMG...I noticed he didn't sculpt you yesterday. We spent the day together yesterday." "Stop it! I just...I just told him not to bother me anymore.” "Bingo! That's probably one of the reasons why he suddenly left school! You silly girl! Your words are so powerful.” "Shut up! You've got to be joking. I will be guilty." "Guilty? Do you feel it? Hello! When you always push Chester away, aren't you guilty of that? He always feels sorry for you." I frowned. "I'm just stating the fact." It's plainly stated. "Are you really my best friend?" “Oh! No.” just kidding "What a mess you're talking about! Let's go to the classroom. We might be late." She pulled her friend, she had to prepare herself for the various conversations inside their classroom. She is sure that his insecure classmates will gossip about her again. It's no secret to them how much Chester likes her. It is likely that she will spread these reasons for his departure. If anything, it's not impossible that she was the reason for that, because otherwise, I hope she would have sculpted him yesterday. Was the impact of what she said to Chester really that strong, causing him to leave their school? Is he really sacrificing his studies to give her peace? All she asked was not to disturb her any more. She didn't think that he would need to leave in order to indulge her. She could only stop him from coming to her. It's up to him. That's his life, I don't care! ---------------- "Are you sure about your decision?" It took a long time before Chester could answer his Mom's question. "Yes Ma. You know me." "It's a shame, Iho. It's only a month before your graduation." the regret of his Mama, Donya Isabelle. "Mom, you know how much I love Celene. I feel very happy whenever I see her. I always crave to see her smile. I always want to look at her angelic and innocent face. I always want to hear her voice even if she pushes me away." her tears flowed freely. He is not ashamed of his feelings for Celene to his Mom, and he is especially not ashamed to show his emotions. He never kept anything a secret from her. She is not only his mother, she's also his best friend. It drew him in. He knows her behavior very well. Whenever she is upset, she lets it out through silent tears. He doesn't care if people say he's gay. The important thing is, he can release all the pain and resentment of no one who is hurt. "Sshhh... you understand. But do you really have to sacrifice your studies for her?" The tone of his mother's speech seemed to be resentful. "Mama, I will do this not for her but for myself. I know as long as she is near me, as long as I have always seen her, I could not stop myself from approaching her and talking to her. I get hurt every time I receive rejection from her. I can't blame myself. No matter how many times she has rejected me, I still love her. She's my first crush, my first love..." his tears continued to flow. “Chester...” "Don't worry 'Ma, I'll promise to be a better man. I know he doesn't like me because I don't deserve someone like him. I don't fit in with him. I know I'm not that handsome, but I know I can make her happy." “No, Chester. How many times do I need to tell you that you're handsome behind those glasses?" His mother said with a smile. He smiled. "Thanks Mom. You're the best mother on earth. When I come back here, I'll be an independent and a successful man that you will be proud of?” He hugged his Mom. Donya smiled. "I will wait for your return, Iho. I will miss you. Always call me, okay? I know you won't allow your Papa and I to visit you, right? You want to be independent, you are not in our power, so we will let you do what you want." Donya simply smiled. The truth is that she feels sorry for her son. His heart is very soft when it comes to the woman he likes. However, it also led to the rejection of the changes that she thought would be better for his son. Because Chester is an only child. The couple loved their unico ijo very much - the heir to the Tan Rubber and Trading Corporation that they developed and enriched. "When do you plan to leave, son?" "I have arranged my passport and ticket. I have my flight tomorrow at ten in the morning,” Chester replied. "Don't worry 'Ma. I'm with Jale” What he is talking about is his engineer cousin who works in New Jersey where he will continue his studies. Even though their age gap is quite large, he became close to her. "Not that I condone you, Chester, iho. It's not because I allowed you to make this decision that you can do whatever you want. I just want you to finish your studies. Then, after that, you will manage our business.” "I know, Mom. Don't worry, I will finish my studies abroad and I promise you that I will do anything for the company. When I came back here to the Philippines, I was different. I'm a better Chester.” "Thank you, Iho." Donya hugged her son. As Chester was hugged by his mother, he still couldn't help but think of Celene. He will be away from her, he won't be able to see her and see her smiles that make his heart beat faster. But he needs to do it. He wanted to prove to Celene that he was the man she was meant to be. When they were young, he could see her in his favorite fast food that his parents used to bring him when he was still in elementary school. Even at a young age, he felt a strange attraction to her. He wants to the next time he and Celene face each other, she won't reject him anymore. I will do anything to make you mine, Celene. I will make sure when I come back, you will be mine...