Chapter 1 Our Competition
Here I am again, looking back at all the things I have kept from the past. From those old diaries, pictures were taken, and letters that are scratched. It's so funny, right? I don't actually know why I just suddenly think about grabbing these things.
"Hey! What's up?" Claire asked.
"Nothing, I just want to throw these all".
"For what?! are you sure? No way ?!!'.
I didn't mind what Claire's saying when I saw the poem I have written many years ago.
December 22, 2014
Dear diary,
Every tear was the truth,
I did cry for many years
I may in pain for several days.
Yet, all decisions were worth it.
Maybe I would regret,
But I know it is worth it.
What I invest for today,
Will be my profit someday.
I would lie if I'd say
That I'd already move on
since that day.
"My goodness! Why are you crying? Did I say something wrong ?? Heyyy!! Jovia!"
"It's nothing Claire, you can leave."
Telling Claire while turning back and sobbing.
"I just don't know why I couldn't trash you out of my mind Jay! It's been 10 years since you left me and why I couldn't stop thinking of you !! I hate you so badly!!!"
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I am Nylévoj Jovia Queen Samonte. Sounds classy, right? But honestly, I'm not. I came from an unfortunate family. My parents don't have work and I have nine siblings to take care of. Yet, I am happy to have them. I'm 27 years of age, a Professional Designer, a License Teacher, and a Businesswoman.
I am a typical woman, but I am proud to say that I'm a good person, I'm smart and I am beautiful with a heart. I am not ashamed that I came from a low-class society because I learned a lot from my experiences. I learned how to be strong, to be brave, to be a dreamer, to be an optimistic person, and most of all to know myself with the guidance of our Almighty God.
But everything changed when I met a guy. He has these captivating eyes, charming looks, and most of all he is really smart. Well, that's why we are always competing at school.
We are here in the conference hall. Looking at the bulletin board announcing the new list of ranking students for this semester.
"Oh my gosh, Jovia!! You got first place in our ranking again." Claire said.
"Thank God, " I said.
"But look, who's next to you !!!" Hmmm.
"OH MY GOODNESS, is that HIM?!!" We shouted out loud.
"Wait, this can't be. Oh no! Claire. This guy could ruin my plans. I'm afraid." I said sadly.
"What did you say? It's the first time I heard you said that!. There's no way that this guy could fail you. You're the best!!" Said she while hugging me.
"Thank you, Claire, you're really the best. I will not let this guy ruin my plans."
"Ah! That hurts! Are you blind passing that ball in this crowded place" Claire uttered angrily while massaging her head?
"Oh, God I'm sorry for what happened I didn't mean to…"
"Wait! YOU!??" me and Claire said while looking at each other.
"Yes, me, why? What did I …." Said he.
Then we punched him but...
"What's happening, girls! Jay! " Ms. Echavez asked furiously.
"It's nothing Ms. Echavez," Jay said.
"What do you mean to say, Jay? I just saw that these two girls were about to hit your face." Ms. Echavez said calmly.
"Well, Miss. As you said " they are about to hit " me so it's nothing. Don't worry." Jay said while looking at us.
"Actually Miss, we were trying to touch his face because it looks so soft and shiny," I said while smiling and looking to Claire asking for help.
"Oh! Yeah right. His face is shining like a diamond and white as snow." Claire said while smiling and was about to laugh.
"FINE! Then let me show you to shake your hands!" Ms. Echavez said.
"WHAT! WHY?!!" all of the students said.
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We're both famous. I am the president of the Student Council in Arts and Humanities and he is for the Student Council in Math and Engineering. We are completely opposite. He likes mathematics, therefore he is the top student in that field. I love the arts and all about humanity. So I am the top student in our department. Yet, among all courses in our school, I am leading in the ranking.
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"Hey! You! Wait, Ms. Falcon!" Jay said.
"Why are you following me?!" Said I.
"I just want to say sorry?"
"For what?"
"For stealing something from you?!"
"What do you mean! What are you trying to say."
Said I while looking for some stuff in my bag.
" Nothing's missing in my bag, okay. So you can leave. And if there's something missing you shouldn't say sorry. Unless you get it yourself!."
" You didn't notice? I just steal your heart."
Said he.
"hahaha! You're funny Mr. You don't need to steal my heart. I can give it to you,....,.,
Haha just kidding! Goodbye and see you never Mr. "
I said while running into my classroom and sitting on my chair then covering my blushing face.
Now, I am waiting for Claire to sit beside me when I see a man catches my attention.
"Good morning class!" Mr. Chan said our MUSIC AND P.E teacher.
"good morning!" The students replied.
"I would like to introduce Mr. Falcon. So he will be your new classmate in P.E since Ms. Echavez is having her rest for her pregnancy. Now, Mr. Falcon, introduce yourself."
" Hi, guys! Good morning. I'm Gie ar Jay Monteverde Falcon. Maybe you all know that I came from the ME department. So yeah! Nice to meet you all."
He said while brushing his hair like feeling awkward while looking at me.
"Oh my goodness Jovia! How come that he is in our class?" Claire said that without me noticing her.
"Yeah.," I said it without an emotion
"Just like that ?! You're just going to say yeah?" Claire said madly.
" No, what I mean is yeah why is that so? Let me ask."
"Excuse me, Mr. Chan. Why does he have to be here in our department? I think this is not suitable for him to stay.?"
"FjZBDGWKWn!$82++@8_8#" my classmates murmuring at my back.
"You can ask him personally, Ms. Samonte. Now you can take your seat and let's begin with our new lesson." Said he.
" Yeah, of course, hehe thank you, sir." I actually said it in a well-mannered way. Of course, I don't want to lose my good performance at school because of this man.
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Currently, I'm having lunch with Claire. And I thinking "What I did was so embarrassing*
"Claire, I think what I did a while ago was so embarrassing, right ?"
" I think not. You're always asking in the class. So maybe they think it's your nature to speak up in front." Said Claire.
"But why are they murmuring at that time?"
"Maybe because he is that famous guy in the ME department. Wait! Why are you thinking about that!? Is it because of him? No way!.,mmmbop"
She wanted to say something else but I took some food for her to eat.
"No more talking, Claire. Just eat your lunch okay, this food is really delicious right?"
"Hi, there! Hello Claire" Jay said while extending his hand to Claire.
"Hi, how'd you know my name?" Claire asked.
" I always heard it from her." Looking and pointing his mouth to me.
" You can talk there. I have to go. See you later Claire." I said while grabbing my things.
Without them noticing that I leave a small microphone under my desk. So that I can hear what they are talking about.
" By the way, Claire. I'm sorry for asking, this may be sound too personal but I really can't help it. Does Nylé have a boyfriend already? I just ask because she's always ignored me these past few days." He said.
"Why are you asking. You should ask her." Said she.
"Well, maybe you can help me."
"I can't. Mr. Falcon. You better talk to her if you like her."
"I did that already but it seems like she is so hard to talk to."
" She is really like that."
"Fine, thank you for telling me. Goodbye "
I am about to hide but he got me.
"Hey, Nylé. If you have time maybe we can talk? See you next time."
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I went back to our table and asked Claire about what they talked about and she just said nothing which is actually true. After that day, he's no longer making fun. Throwing jokes in the class while looking at me. He was changed while I am slowly falling in love with his behavior and wit.
I'm shocked when I heard a loud and noisy knock at my door.
"Who's that?" I said calmly while wiping my tears.
"It's me Ms. Samonte, your meeting will start at 3 pm. What do you want me to do?"
"oh! Thank you, Calvin. I almost forgot. You can have a rest and wait until the meeting is done. But don't forget to remind me of my other schedules. Okay ?"
"Yes, miss."
.
I was about to get inside the conference when I heard a manly voice I know.
"When can we start the meeting, Clarissa? I've been waiting here for an hour." Said he.
"Excuse me? Maybe you're not in the right room Mr…?!" Said I without letting him know that I knew him.
"Mr. Falcon, but you can call me Jay for short. I guess you knew me Ms. Samonte." He said while extending his right hand.
"Maybe? Anyway, what I was trying to say is that the meeting here should start at 3 pm. So how come that you entered this room for an hour?"
"I'm actually kidding. I just want you to notice that I'm here." Said him while showing his charming smile.
I think that this man never changed*
"Whatever, you may take your seat Mr."
"Well, thank you, Ms."
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"Good afternoon! ladies and gentlemen, you may take your seat. Thank you for coming. I called out this meeting for the following reasons: firstly, to introduce you to our new designer and new engineer. Ms. Nylévoj Jovia Queen Samonte and Gie ar Jay Monteverde Falcon. Please help me welcome our new CEO's " the former executive of the company said.
I am astonished. My world suddenly stops moving. I can't move. I am still wondering if I heard it right.
"Ms. Samonte, would you like to say something" and that whispered my ears
" Dad, is this true? I mean Chief. Wait I can't believe it. Thank you!!"
I walk to him and hug him.
"You deserved it, dear," he said quietly.
All of my colleagues are clapping their hands and congratulating me while I'm on my way out.
"Congratulations,Ms. Samonte" Gie ar said and extended his hand. I think this will be the third time of ignoring his hands if I will not accept it so….
"thank you, congratulations too"
*I think I'm going to be with you more than before these days.*
" Let's eat together," he said.
" No thanks I'm going out with Mr. Calvin."
" Mr. Calvin? Who is he ?"
"Your kidding right? It's none of your business."
"Well, actually he is not my business Because it is you, should have a business with me.
"what the! Do you really want me to punch you huh ?!"
"Of course not! I just want YOU, not your FIST."
" You're crazy, would you mind getting off my way.?"
"Sure, when you say yes!"
"YES! For what?"
"Oh come on, please???!!!."
"Fine! as if I say No would you stop?" I asked sarcastically.
"hehe, of course!!" I was really happy hearing it but suddenly look bad when he added.
"not !"
*You are really crazy Mr. Falcon*
Now we're here in the restaurant. Honestly, we look like a couple at this moment or like we are going to have a date this time. In this fancy environment, exclusive and hideously expensive meals. It is my first time to eat out in this kind of restaurant and also my first time to eat with this man. So, I just wait for him to ask me about what I want to eat. But, after a few minutes.,.,
“Oh, fine. Alright! I’ll be right there.” he said frighteningly.
“Wait! Did you forget that I am here with you ?!” I said confusedly.
“ I’m sorry for today, Ms. Samonte. I couldn’t be with you for now. “ Said him while looking at me sadly.
“ It’s fine. You can go.” I said like I feel nothing at all.