This book follows Dek a girl who is a prodigy about to graduate highschool at 15 and was invited to study at Havard, while on holiday she made a wish but it seems someone else got it instead. Discover the power of books and love and a little magic!

While Maria was 'making dinner'. The rest of the 'family' were talking. The holiday term was ending in the next day. On Monday, both girls would start their schools and Han was telling his 10- 11 year old daughter to take care of his 13 year old daughter.

It was another happy atmosphere, Helen was excited about her sister attending the same school as her. She will be able to meet her friends and her sister will be able to meet her friend. Thinking of the fun things they could do, Helen was so excited. 

On the other hand, Athena on the outside acted really excited, but inside her mind she really didn't care. Form the mysterious memories of her dream or past life, she knew that the school was filled with different types of people.

But nonetheless she didn't plan on putting a lot of effort into her grades. It was important to study and have a good building block for your future career but she knew that there were plenty of other things that she needed to focus on. 

Getting an admission was hard in the school and Han might have not cared about whatever school they go to. But Han needed connection with other influential families. His main purpose for having his kids at the IVY was for him to have contacts with other influential people and families.

The conversation carried on until; Maria came to the lounge area to inform everyone that "dinner is ready."

During dinner.

Maria was feeling quite smug because she had 'made' dinner for the 'family'. Han gave an approving look to Maria, who didn't like a woman who was good at cooking. 

The food 'made' by Maria was really good. She was praised a lot by her husband about how good the food is. Helen and Athena also said a few good points about Maria's cooking.

Helen was shocked, it really didn't look like her step-mother can actually cook. 'Really can't judge a book by its cover." Helen whispered to herself. 

The couple were busy with their food and were chatting to each other, so they didn't hear what Helen had said. Athena on the other hand, had heard it loud and clear. " I have lived with her for the past 12-13 years and as far as I know, she doesn't know how to cook." Athena said to Helen. Helen slightly turned towards her sister "How-" Before Helen could ask her question Athena cut her off. "The maids in the kitchen. Helen nodded slightly, finally solving this mystery.

The couple were too busy talking to each other, that they didn't see the two girls who were secretly talking to each other.

"Today you did well, but be careful around my 'mother'. You were about to talk back to her, you did well but be more careful around her." Athena whispered to Helen. 

Helen gave a slight nod. "I understand". 

The family finished dinner. But continued to chat to each other. 

About the upcoming school and end of the term holidays. How Han had done Athena's admission for her knew school. About the new family. The business management. 

After another half an hour of talk, everyone soon retired to their own bedrooms. 

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Helen took a shower and dried her hair while thinking about what her sister had said during their dinner. She knew she had to be careful, Helen thought of how her sister was so smart and cool. Athena had turned into a role-model for Helen.
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The couple in their own room where talking to each other. Mostly Maria, about how fun today and family things are good for children's growth. All the motherly cr*p she had learnt, from books and random magazines. 
Maria went on about how good it was that Helen was accepting her slowly and how they could be a happy family in the near future.

Han was happy with Maria's behavior, she wanted a happy family. "This is how a lady should act" he thought. 
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In Athena's bedroom.

The young teen was lying in the bed, looking relaxed and peaceful. 
Athena had taken a shower from the neck down (didn't was her hair) feeling refreshed she had immediately got into bed and fallen asleep. All the acting and faking had really tired her out. 

Even though she had fallen asleep, if there was even a squeak in the room she would get p immediately and get ready for battle.

…

The next morning was a Sunday. 

When Athena woke up and got dressed. She knew that by today the steward would call Han ask him for the job. 

When the real lady of the house had died, Xuan didn't quit he was actually out of town to meet his newborn grandson. 

But he had not come back to work for a very long while. Probably her 'father' was mad that her didn't come to work. 

But it was not like they could fire the steward because the steward was a very trusted man of Helen's maternal grandpa. He had a 6% share in the company. The steward was also a respected man in the board of directors. 

Athena knew that Han would take the steward back, so she didn't really pry into the matter. 

But Helen was nervous, she was scared about if her father did not accept grandpa Xuan back into for work. She was also scared if grandpa Xuan faced any difficulties from her step-mother or other people.

Rebirth? Is it possible?
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Every story is incomplete without the illegitimate, evil stepsister and wicked stepmother. A woman born from a mistress who got turned into a wife. Taking your sister's fiance and try to shun your innocent sister...
These are formalities a stepsister has to fulfill. 

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Afterward, all the sins are cast the innocent sister from the first wife is reborn to take reven-....."Hold up not in this story!!!!"

What if the illegitimate sister is reborn after learning the truth about her so-called "mother".
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She was evil.. she knew she was. The cliche of the evil sister is true. Athena hated being the stepsister, knowing that her mother was a homewrecker. Athena learned music, art, business to please her mother.
Curry favored all the socialite in the country to please her mother.

In the end, what did she get? 
A ruthless death and bitter truth.
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Helen jumping in front of to protect her. Her stepsister who she treated ruthlessly dying in front of her eyes to protect a sinner like her. Screaming at her to run away and escape so a devil like her can save herself
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After her unexpected rebirth. She found her self in her 12-year-old body. In the 12-year-old on the same day, she first moved in the Ray mansion. In this lifetime she will figure out the mystery. Treat her stepsister nicely and try to help her find happiness. 
To live in peace and bliss.
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JUST READ THE STORY.
There will be romance and mystery throughout the novel. hopefully you guys like it. Have a little patience and there will be lots of romance and a whole lot of other stuff ;).
 
Author's note:

First time writing and I promise you guys there will be bad grammar throughout the novel.
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A group of young teen walk up to an ancient, decaying, decrepit mansion that looks as if it will fall apart with the slightest gust of wind yet it still stands in the gale-force winds that threatened to knock the teens over "Are you sure that this is the right place, Alex?" asked a teen with long brown curly locks, tanned skin and storm grey eyes bordering on a dull silver. 

"*sigh* Yes Zoë I'm sure that this is the right place." replies another teen with short jet black hair contrasting his pale snow-like skin and ice-like blue eye. 

"Well can we get inside? it's freezing out here and the rain is ruining my hair." questioned the third teen with shortish dyed yellow hair, heavily tanned skin and the same storm grey eyes as Zoë. 

"As much as I hate this I agree with my brother it's getting cold out here," replied Zoë trying by cuddling to the two sources of heat. 

"Well, then let us get going Zoë, Helios." with that Zoë starts running up to the house along with Helios while Alex just walks.

Around 3 hours later "Does anyone else think that this place is weird." asks Alex 

"I win you owe me £100 Helios," states Zoë while slightly rejoicing. 

"*sigh* Yes yes I do but I don't understand how the fuck he didn't realise that everything in this fucking house moved at one point but no he only realises it when we're about to enter the basement." loudly complains Helios

"It isn't my fault that it just feels normal to me because of the fact that I commune with spirits occasionally" replied Alex to Helios' complaints

"I understand that but how the hell is it possible for you to be used to something that not even the most insane person would be used to like what are you the prince of death having a little holiday to the mortal realm its fucking impossible for a human to be used to this shit."

" I don't know either it's just instinct for me to be not bothered by anything paranormal and stuff like that."

"Yea yea we already know all of this let's just get down into the basement already ok."

"Sure/Yep"

As the trio walks down towards the door the creaking of the stairs and the door slowly opening creates a strange melody behind the melody of a piano being played masterfully from the floor above them.

This will be a book of one-shots that I think of I won't be following an update schedule because of school so I will only be writing when I have time or when I feel like writing.

p.s. I don't own anything in this book nor do I own the cover contact me and I'll take it down except for the writing and ideas.

You can use the ideas in this book for your own but I request that I am linked :).

* (sfx) BAM! *

The police officer's 'cool moment' was shattered when a handbag suddenly flew and hit his face, almost knocking him out.

The police officer was dizzy for a few moments. Dhruva got up quickly while enduring the pain and got into position for a roundhouse kick. Although the tram was narrow, there was enough space for him to perform that move.

In his field of vision, Dhruva almost could see stars circling above his mentor's head and even above them were the words-

'Finish Him!'

It was time for him to use his Finishing Move!

The kick gathered momentum as it almost cut through the air and hit the police officer's face.

KO!

The heavy body fell in the tram, and many people who were watching from a distance cheered.

With the opponent down, Dhruva now took deep breaths and helped the young girl stand up. His actions were gentle, and the young girl was inwardly impressed by this (not actually) dashing young police officer.

"Thank you."

Dhruva said, and he passed the young girl her heavy handbag.

"Your handbag is quite heavy! What's in that?" he asked casually. After all, how could lose this opportunity to talk to a beauty.

"Oh! It's just books!" the young girl shyly said.

Dhruva nodded and handcuffed his mentor to one of the tram's seats.

"Boy! You can't do that in the tram!" the conductor tried to verbally stop him, but with a stern gaze and furrowed brows he was instantly silenced by Dhruva. Beside him, the young girl watched the (not so) manly police officer doing his work with shining eyes.

'What a charming police officer!' she thought.

'What a lawless police officer!' the conductor thought.

The young girl wanted to speak more, but before she could further their conversation, the young police trainee jumped down from the tram and disappeared into the web of streets.

The young girl sighed as she saw his disappearing back, just like those heroes in her favorite novels.

She grew irritated and glanced at the fainted, handcuffed, dust eating police officer and recalled how this person had kicked her. Her anger rose and she walked near him.

*BAM BAM BAM*

Kicks rained on the fallen police officer as the young girl viciously kicked with a red face.

"You dared to hit me? *BAM* You really dared to hit me! *BAM* Do you know who my father is? *BAM* Huh?"

The other passengers along with the conductor shivered as they watched the beautiful and thin girl kicking with hidden strength. They couldn't believe such a thin girl could pull out such vicious attacks!

While the young girl was beating up the fainted and handcuffed police officer, the person who'd handcuffed him, police trainee Dhruva was currently explaining to the head of the police station the adventure he went through a few days ago.

The head of the police station at first didn't believe him, but after glancing through the photos he couldn't help but believe the young trainee. The evidence was there, and he had his own secret intel which had informed him that there were indeed some Civil Uprising rebels in his own police station.

At this moment, a person walked in wearing a long coat. The head of the police station furrowed his brows for an instant. After all, this person had arrived unannounced in his cabin.

But the person in the long coat didn't give him time to think and took out his identity card. The three large and bright words on the card made the head of the police station sweat bullets.

'Anti-Martial Inspector'

The Anti-Martial Inspector was satisfied with his reaction and spoke.

***

Sometime ago, when Param was fighting with the man with the knife and the cashier…

The Anti-Martial Inspector, Jamie Bond was troubled. He felt like he understood his daughter less and less.

His daughter Sarah was a beautiful and brave girl, and was a budding romance writer. Her novels which she pumped out like pancakes were much popular among the youth, and this had made her rich at a very young age.

But every time her father read those titles, he really couldn't help but feel his face twitch.

'The Ninth Young Miss: Taming the Wild Emperor'

'Bringing the Country's Martial Hero Home'

'Secular Protector Gu: Please Love Me 100%'

'The Army General Is Now My Husband!'

Just reading those titles made him feel that his daughter was no longer the innocent youth, and was becoming more and more like her mother, who was an independent and strong woman!

He sighed as he searched around for a grocery store, and soon spotted one. However, the cashier was nowhere to be seen.

Being born with a short temper he grew irritated and cursed the cashier a few times in his mind. Suddenly he heard a loud groaning noise, and he walked out of the shop and looked around.

At this moment he saw a young teen running away with a knife attached over his shoulder. On the other side, he spotted the attacker and his accomplice, who was grabbing onto his own throat with red eyes.

Feeling a little suspicious, he grabbed his revolver and approached the two.

"Any problems, gentlemen?"

***

The Anti-Martial Inspector edited and told them how he raided the storeroom of the shop and caught their illegal supply of gunpowder and explosives.

The head was a decisive person, and immediately dispatched the police force. The police officer named Mr. Water Bottleman was captured and interrogated. The articles found in his house, a batch of gunpowder and a revolver, and his fingerprints on them were enough to prove him guilty.

Furthermore, the illegal supply in the general store was confiscated, and the police were trying their best to weed out the entire web of Civil Uprising rebels in the Community. With the clue provided by Dhruva which was actually given by Param, the police planned to apprehend the suppliers of explosives and gunpowder in a few days.

The head of the police station congratulated the two youths, Dhruva and Param, and promised them that he would fork out some good rewards for them from the superiors.

When Mrs. Purple found out about Param's injury and he and the young police trainee's adventure, she harshly scolded the two and took the both of them to the hospital.

Param received multiple stiches, and was forbidden to make intense movements for two weeks. The medicine provided by the hospital was made out of mutated plants, known as 'Light Plants', and their efficacy was high.

As Param was a poor orphan, his bill was paid by Mrs. Purple from her own money, which made Param deeply touched. He promised her that he'd pay her as soon as possible, and the middle aged woman knocked him on his head, scolding him for spouting nonsense.

Night arrived, and it was the end of the three-day holiday. Although he was injured, Param was firm on his decision to return to the Martial Club.

It was time for him to sign the Blood Contract!

Param's building was suddenly bombed with a nuclear warhead, and in the next moment he found himself reincarnating in a parallel Earth.


What kind of Earth you ask?

The kind where the Second World War ended with a nuclear fight, where Homo Sapiens evolved into Homo Luminous, and where Martial Artists were the rulers of the world.

It is also a world where technology has been degraded, where people still use telegrams, and where things like social media doesn't exist.

Do you dare to explore such a world?

"The Gates Of Chaos - Part 1."
Hao Xuan stared at the words he had penned down with a hint of glee and surprise. 
Surprise because 'that' person knew he was cultivating the Chaos Energy, and gleeful because this was the first official written document he had found regarding the Chaos energy. 
Ever since Hao Xuan arrived in the beast world and started walking on the road of cultivation, he had never had a formal tutor. He was provided with books, descriptions, techniques and such and had to basically learn everything himself. There was very little (if any) guidance provided by an expert, someone he could call a teacher. 
There was no one he could really go up to and ask the numerous questions that bothered him. What he didn't know was filled in by his peers and other fellow cultivators of the same level. 
He had to learn everything by himself and grow stronger, choosing whichever techniques and skill was provided to him. 
That's why he was so eager to get his hands on the records and library of the academy. It would not only fill in the gaps in his theories but pave the way for his future in cultivation. 
The headaches that had been plaguing him for the last ten hours or so subsided slightly and his mood became a bit more pleasant. 
*Splash*
The lake water rippled and splashed as a white blob shot out and cleanly landed on Hao Xuan's head. 
Fortis slumped down halfway and looked right into Hao Xuan's eyes, "Food??" he asked expectantly, a few of his tentacles flailing about in the air like antennas. 
With a helpless sigh, Hao Xuan put away the black book and stood up. 
"I'm really tired right now so you'll have to make do with these for now," he said while waving his hand. 
A small mound of dried meat appeared on the ground. 
"I'll make something good in the morning," he patted Fortis's creased, bald head that was obviously not happy. 
"Hmph," Fortis jumped down and landed in front of the meat pile. He looked back at Hao Xuan once again before quickly looking away in displeasure and started throwing the strips of meat in his meat like it was a chore. 
He finished within a few seconds and threw one last glance towards Hao Xuan that said "You're welcome" and jumped back into the lake. 
Hao Xuan watched the whole thing in amusement before walking into the sleeping cabin. Salome was already sleeping on the only bed there so he laid down on the ground below.
It had been well over a few days that he had stayed awake without any rest and was actually quite tired. He fell asleep as soon his head touched the ground.
That night Hao Xuan dreamt after months. 
In this dream he was a child, barely a few years old. He was sitting on a small table. To his left was a lady humming a familiar tune while cooking something. 
He got up and tried to look at the stove to see what was cooking but he was too short and could only come up to the lady's leg. 
"Oh, what are you doing here?" she said upon feeling Hao Xuan's tiny hand. 
She picked him up and placed him back behind the small table. 
"Stay here okay? It will be done soon?" she said with a smile. The sun was shining in through the window behind her so he could not see her full face, only her smile. 
She tapped once on his nose and with a light giggle, returned to the stove, continuing her cooking while humming that tune that Hao Xuan had heard before but could not recall.
He could smell the ingredients one by one, the sound of the pan and crackling fire. It somehow made him feel safe, secure. A feeling he had not felt in a long time.
The sound of the stove turning off came and the lady turned around with a plate of whatever was being cooked.
"Are you hungry?" she asked gently while approaching Hao Xuan. 
She was just a couple of steps away when Hao Xuan was awakened by an untimely slap. 
"Huh? W-What??" he stammered, looking left and right. 
"Food!" 
"Meow!"
Two white silhouettes, one furry and one squishy sat a few inches away from his face resting on his chest, glaring at him. 
"Aah damn it, why'd you have to wake me up," Hao Xuan rubbed his aching face. 
The rays of the sun were coming in through the window and falling directly on his face.
"Food!" Fortis repeated in anger. His tentacles were flailing about anxiously. 
Zhurong, on the other hand, meowed once, jumped off and walked out of the room. 
"Alright alright, get off," Hao Xuan pushed Fortis away and got up. 
He checked the time and was surprised to see that he had slept for more than 20 hours. 
"At least the sun is up," he mumbled and freshened up.  
The rain had stopped and there was not even the shadow of a cloud in the blue sky. 
As soon as he stepped out, a wave of heat hit him head-on as if it was the middle of summer. 
The nights on the planet were extremely long and cold, while the days were short and searing hot. 
Hao Xuan covered his eyes until they adjusted to the brightness outside and was left speechless by what he saw. 
The camp was on the other side of the lake and was directly facing the two dormitories so he could see everything clearly. 
Groups of tens of people were crowding around the lake. All the youngsters of both genders. Dressed in loose clothing, some sat by the lakeshore while others swam freely in the water. 
"What the fuck is this..." Hao Xuan muttered under his breath. It was like a scene from a corny teen movie back from earth. These people were just casually sunbathing and relaxing like they were on a holiday. 
"They've been through a lot, it's only natural to want to let loose a little," Henrik's voice came from the side. 
Hao Xuan turned around and saw him floating on the water not too far from him. He was on a piece of shaved wood that slowly moved to and fro. Hazel and Fulke were also nearby, each doing their own thing. 
'Am I still dreaming?' he thought inwardly but then something flashed from the corner of his eye and he caught it instinctively. 
It was a slip of paper with some names on it. 
"Brother Ryfon said I need to give this to you. He said you would know what to do," Henrik's voice rang in his head. 
Hao Xuan looked at the list again. 
It had five female names and their ages in front of them. 
'I almost forgot, one of these is his niece huh?' Hao Xuan thought looking at it. 
"You know where they are?" he asked Henrik through spirit sense. 
"The first three are in the city below. You can go check them out yourself."
"City?" Hao Xuan frowned.
"Yeah. We stop at every average-sized town and city to restock on food and spread the usual propaganda. You know, to gather people for the battles. Each institute does it. I heard there are a few people that can use those words of power down there too. "

The world ended in 2012. Hao Xuan was transported to a brand new place along with the rest of humanity. The novel follows his adventures through this vast new plane, fighting men and beasts alike, making friends, finding love and etching out his own existence in the vast universe. All the monsters from your dreams, stories, and movies are real in this fantastical place. 

Authors Note: I know its a bit slow at the start, my objective is to paint a complete picture of what's happening around Hao Xuan. His and his companion's reactions will be as realistic as possible.
 
I'm planning on building up to great wars and massacres where many new and powerful characters will be unveiled. I want you guys to feel connected to them so its gonna be a bit wordy. 

And I know it might seem like things have taken a big turn out of nowhere around chapter 14, but I assure you that if you keep reading, it will ALL make sense (around chap 92 I believe is where its explained).
Remember, EVERYTHING is connected, more or less. The most insignificant things could have a huge impact on the story or the biggest thing could not influence at all, at least not from what you can see.

The whole point of the novel is for you to be as surprised as the main character, feel what he is feeling etc, so some things have to be kept hidden.

My advice, relax, put on some good music and read, its gonna be an "experience" if I can get my vision out to you guys properly. 
This is one of those novels that is more enjoyable when read all at once. 

Also, Vote, leave a comment, let me know what you think, will appreciate any feedback (positive or negative, I read comments and reply as much as possible)!

**Since I refused to partner with WN and now they are trying to bury the novel, here's the Patreon until I can get my own website up and running.
Read Chapter 104 for details**

I scrolled to biology class with me head up high confidently. I held my books with one of my hands while the other held a notebook full of biology notes. 

When I mean full, I wasn't lying. The notebook had almost 80 pages and from how many pages I know I have filled, it should be around 79/80 pages filled. The last page of not-notes-filled page was probably my page of messy panic of the exam coming up. 

While heading to the biology classroom, I kept on peeking back at my notebook that was flipped to a page of notes about cells or something like that. 

I was actually trying to test myself to recite my notes. Every single word and comma precisely like a perfect speech those presidents would say when announcing something. I was almost forgetting a word or even a phrase so I had to peek back at the notes occasionally... or maybe constantly. 

Today was the day my last biology test of the year would take place, also known as the most hardest exam of the year. After this big exam, I'll be able to have a long, long break before being promoted to grade ten. 

Of course, I wasn't excited for the getting promoted to grade ten, the higher the grade meaning more work. That also means more stress in life, that I don't want to experience! 

I was mostly excited for the long holiday. The holiday would be so long, so nice and so calming. I would take it as a stress relief pill, except it wasn't a pill. 

Imagine where I would go in the holiday, what will I do to spend the months? I was just thinking about getting the exam over with with hopefully flying colours then I could enjoy. 

I studied so much yesterday, actually even starting last week. I never really studied that much, it's surprising for me that I made it through even two days straight of studying. 

I peacefully made my way to the classroom while flipping to the next page about DNA. 

"BUMP!" 

I bumped into something and fell back on the floor. "Ouch," I cried while rubbing my knee. 

"Snow, what made you SO distracted that you bumped into my table?" A sarcastic voice asked full of laughable sarcasm. I recognised the voice, it was the usual Ms. May. 

I bit my lip while rushing to stand up. I made eye contact with Ms. May who was staring at me. I looked around confusedly and in a lost manner, to be honest I was very lost. 

I saw a few students staring at me from the door. I felt embarrassed. Then I immediately realised all my books were scattered all around the floor and that was why nobody was coming in. 

After picking up my books, everyone started to walk to their places. I stood in front of Ms. May like a statue for an entire whole second before rushing along with the crowd to my seat. 

"Wait," Ms. May stopped me. I turned around and looked at her. 

"What book were you holding in your right hand just now?" she asked me straightforwardly. 

I picked up my book from my desk I had put them on and showed her while explaining nervously, "These are my notes..." 

I was worried, why would she stop me to ask about my notes out of nowhere? Did she find a mistake in them or did she not like it? My mind thought of endless reasons that stressed me out. 

Then my face suddenly brighten up like a light bulb being recharged back into its usual bright brightness. 

"I didn't expect you to have notes, I'm so proud of you Snow!" Ms. May exclaimed brightly and proudly like a proud mother. I smiled at her and tried to show the 'better' side of me. 

"You've finally became matured!" She continued. My smile dropped. Everyone in the class laughed at the back of me. I felt so so so embarrassed!

How would you feel for your teacher to hint that you weren't matured for the 15 years of your entire life? Especially in front of your class, urgh. 

I couldn't even look at Ms. May again, instead I just went back to my seat and continued to read my notes. 

Honestly, I only studied this much because of one reason. 

***

"DING DONG, DING DONG" 

I rushed down the stairs to see who was at the door. Obviously the maid had already checked out the visitor but I wanted to peek. 

It was a true and usual habit of mine. Whenever someone rang the bell, even a delivery, would make me curious. Every time I heard that iconic ring, I would have to rush down the stairs to see. 

"Joon Woo is here," the maid told me while opening the front door for Joon Woo. Joon Woo walked inside and I waved at him while he did too. 

We headed to my room and talked for awhile. 

"You should've told me you were coming, I would've cleaned up my room," I said while opening my bedroom door. Through the door was my room, my messy room. 

"It's fine," Joon Woo brushed off while sitting on my bed and helping himself to a plushie to hug. 

I sat down beside him and waited for a conversation to come up. 

"So what test do you have coming up?" He asked while looking at my pile of books sitting on my table. I was thinking whether I should tell him or not, if I did, he would most probably make me study when I honestly don't feel like it. 

"No-none..." I uttered nervously. I looked away and tried to ignore the fact that there were piles of books on my table. After a long chain of silence, I decided to change the subject. 

"What do-" 

"You only take your books home when you have a test coming up," Joon Woo interrupted while walking to see the books. 

"I know you enough," he claimed while I just mumbled to myself. 

He flipped a notebook open and read out from my book, "Next Tuesday Biology Exam Nooooooooo?" He smiled and said, "Come on, we are going to the library!" 

I slid carefully to the corner of my room and was ready to tug. 

"Oh come on, you're no fun!" I said while trying to be as convincing as possible. 

"Fine, if you pass the test with an A, I'll give you something." Joon Woo told me while smiling strategically. 

"Fine!" 
***

Then that week on, I studied as much as possible with him. We would study until night at the library everyday. Then Joon Woo would walk me home since it was so dark in the alleys and street. 

Ms. May distributed the 21 paged exam paper to all the students while they sat quietly and obediently. Most students were preparing their stationaries or closing their eyes to pray for good results. 

On the other hand, I took out my notes and went over them. I actually liked my notes. When making the notes, Joon Woo suggested to make my notes colourful and bright, now I understand why. 

Ms. May looked at me while slowly putting my paper on my table, she then walked to the front of the class after giving everyone a set of papers. 

Ms. May looked at the clock and announced strictly, "Everyone put your notes and books on the table." Everyone followed the instructions and Ms. May walked around to take the books away. She locked them into her cupboard and checked the clock once again. 

"Okay everyone, you can start." She announced again. 

I picked up my pen and started to read through the first few questions. I felt lucky, all the first few questions were the things I studied the most for. 

I started to do the first question. Then the second, to the third and so on. I felt confident and impressed with myself, I didn't expect to answer questions so fast. 

Then after my streak, I stopped at question 10. "Huh, what does this even mean?" I wondered stressfully. My mind was lost and my hand straight away put down the pencil to think.

Snow had always knew that her parents weren’t her real parents. She knew that they just raised her after her mother had passed away on the hospital bed when she was only two. Nevertheless, she still pretended that she didn’t know about the adoption, even if she knew very well. Her adopted parents were doctors from top hospitals and were very serious and strict about not only their jobs but also their entire life. One day in Snow’s  childhood, she was chasing after a fluffy but big dog and bumped into a boy. That boy’s name was Joon Woo. Ever since that day, the two became the bestest of friends who were unseperable. One day, when Snow was just twelve and Joon Woo was sixteen, Joon Woo joined a boy group to be an idol. As he wanted to share the news with his best friend, he failed to. He had a gut feeling that if he did tell her, their friendship will drift away to different worlds. He knew very well that Snow was never comfortable around people who were ‘better’ than her in fear of constantly being compared. He never told her years and she never found out. Even though she noticed their similar features, she always told herself the two people were different. However, Joon Woo started to always act weird. For example, he would try to hide his face when they were out in public and his schedules were always cramped and busy. She always kept her head with the thoughts but whenever he ocasionally comes to her school to study with her, her uneasiness faded and she could only smile. A new transfer comes to the school and he is very handsome, soon he comes to like Snow. Joon Woo being protective, he makes sure that the new transfer student won’t touch her and a love triangle starts to take place.  Meanwhile, all was going well until the day Snow’s parents were involved in a medical incident which made them go to court. All Snow could do was to cry even though she actually knew the truth about the incident and how her parents were innocent but there stood her childhood friend. Joon Woo dragged her to the court to say what she knew before Min Jun could help her and he got the idea. On the other hand, she did but before the court was settled, people had already seen Joon Woo’s face. Facing the rumours and gossip wasn’t easy as Joon Woo told her not to believe them. She wasn’t sure what to believe. She finally concludes that her best friend was hiding things from her. What else did he hide from her? Through all the pressure and stress, Snow fails her exam and was scared to face her parents. She knew that she would be lectured and this time, she didn’t have the courage to face Joon Woo for help and motivation. Not knowing what to do, Snow runs away from home and stays at a small cottage for a year only to chase after a fluffy and big dog that looked like the one that brought her to meet Joon woo. Coincidentally, Snow bumps into the same friend she broke ties with a year ago. As she forgave him for the secret he hid from her , the two get mixed up in each other’s life again and gets even closer this time.

They're not done, not really.

They've conquered Japan but that doesn't satisfy them enough. Maybe they've become greedy and arrogant, but each and every single person in Namimori has thought to themselves, at least once; I wonder how long it'll take until the infected are all gone?

It's a light-hearted and musing thought, as if they were wondering what the weather will be tomorrow. It's not an 'if' and not a 'maybe', it's a complete belief that zombies are heading towards their last days on earth.

You can't blame them though, for those thoughts, because not a week after the clearing of Japan, willing Patrollers switched out their lilac armbands for cream ones and took all of the appropriated airplanes overseas.

Patrollers landed in already stable Namimori compounds and spread like wildfire into the country they picked. The Italians aren't far behind.

Most landing spots are like Japan in that they're separate from most of the world by consequence of being a small continent, simply so it's easier to clear it and not have to be on constant lookout for more infected wandering back in to safe zones. They clean Fiji, Ireland and Iceland and they keep going until even Australia is zombie free before starting on the larger continents.

In Japan, legitimate government starts up again, early because Kyouya outright refuses to deal with petty problems. Job sectors expand from just the necessities and all the damage to infrastructure is repaired.

Namimori (the actual town) is a major tourist spot. (And how amazing is it that they can have proper holidays again?) Or it is until Kyouya swoops in, changes a few border laws, and stops it.

People start thinking that maybe the teenager has too much power, but then they shrug it off and continue with their day.

Things slide back to normal except the world's population has shrunk significantly, the final say on anything is a teenager, and if someone starts up again with crime people run away in fear as the Varia come down hard.

People are happy and they're content. Somewhere along the way the date Japan was fully cleared becomes an annual holiday. Someone starts a book holding all Patrollers and their stats, while the children start collecting trading cards, and the DC just roll their eyes.

The Chairman is often seen in the company of a rather strange group. One being the leader of Italy, Sawada Tsunayoshi, and the rest a curious mix of Patroller and civilian.

The second time the entire Tokyo group meets, all personnel in Taiwan is extracted, because everyone still remembers the first time they got together in Tokyo. It's a wise decision because the group clear the country in a week, with prejudice, without a care for the buildings.

(Other countries prepare evacuation procedures in case the group enters their borders.)

So, yes, maybe they're being too optimistic by thinking that the zombies will be completely wiped out despite the world being so large and full of hiding places. Perhaps it's ridiculous to place faith in a child who acts so apathetic when he's not being a mass murderer.

But can you blame them?

Don't you think this will be a happy ending?

...

Longchamp Naito takes the hand held out to him and steps off the ramp to climb aboard the ship, the hoard of infected sprinting for him and his famiglia only held off by cream armbands.

A red armband passes him then, a hand politely raised as the teen yawns widely and looks as if he just woke up from a nap.

As Naito steps below deck, he pauses. It sounds like the infected are screaming…in fear?

...

The last three Vindice watch as the cargo plane flies over the Mafia prison. The ramp opens and a group of Namimori clad in winter gear drop down into the snow to help clean out the prison full of infected. The sole red armband leads the group, passing Bermuda with a nod as greeting.

The last three Vindice fall into step behind the teenager. Their fellow prison guards all fell during the initial virus, and while they could have taken back Vendicare with a little effort, the three decided to cut their losses and move to a place that wasn't full of wandering infected.

However, the Namimori DC requested a place to keep the more dangerous criminals, and they agreed. They could have just wiped the prison themselves, but they're rather curious about Hibari Kyouya, so they asked for 'help'.

Kyouya glances over his shoulder as they all troop through the knee high snow and doesn't see people who need assistance. "If I get a higher count than you, I get to keep your coat."

Bermuda blinks and then laughs. "And when I win, I get complete access to DC information."

Kyouya nods and turns to face the large building appearing in the distance. He can already feel the soft fur of the Vendice coat's collar pressing into his neck.

...

Lal Mirch peers down the telescopic sight of her gun at the target. The figure turns, seemingly locking eyes with the sniper despite the woman being four blocks away on the roof of a six storey building.

The Chairman rolls his eyes and Lal bites her lip at being caught following the kid. Fon is definitely going to get a tonfa to the face when the teen gets back to Japan.

Lal keeps saying that Kyouya is fine by himself but Fon insists on sending an Arcobaleno to watch the kid a least once a fortnight. The rest don't mind, because Kyouya is always doing something interesting.

Reborn was there when a group of Patrollers went to Vendicare and the hitman ended up winning a fancy coat.

...

Kawahira watches from the helicopter as his team of Pyros light up another mass grave. The boy sitting beside him rolls his shoulders, looking content at the large group he took down.

Kawahira pretends he doesn't see the boy staring and soon gets a small tug on his sleeve when the teen gets impatient. He turns to peer down at Kyouya and smiles at the expectant expression, taking out a bar of chocolate from his pocket.

The teen accepts the treat and immediately starts munching on it, the chocolate tasting like victory.

Kawahira looks back down, the flames only partly obscuring the image of a Go board that the zombies are arranged into.

"I thought you were an aggressive player," Kawahira admits. "You've played like that the last few games so I wasn't looking for traps."

Kyouya hums in satisfaction around the chocolate. He pulls away and licks his lips. "I am, but I needed a different approach for you."

Kawahira chuckles. "It won't work next time."

"You think I only have one surprise for you?" Kyouya replies, biting into the last piece of chocolate.

Kawahira smirks.

...

An undetermined time later, there's screaming far off in the distance.

It's out of overwhelming joy when Verde's radar can't pick up any more infected signals.

It's the zombie apocalypse for about an hour, and then Hibari Kyouya happens. During his terrifyingly efficient takeover of the world, he also deigns to clear out the zombie infestation.

The shape of the new library in Binhai is like a horizontal bookshelf. The windowpanes of different sizes are like different books that are opened. The outside has a small fountain square. There is a circle of benches around the square for people to rest on.
When he saw the new library, Zhang Zian felt familiar. The design was modern, but he seemed to have seen it before. He stopped the car and thought for a while. A library with such a distinctive character should not be easily forgotten if he saw it before. However, he couldn't remember it.
He decided not to think further and drove the car into the parking lot. He soon found an empty space to park.
Entering the library, he first signs up for a library card at the front desk, then walked to the map and observed the layout of the library.
The basement is a place for rare and ancient books, and the first floor is mainly a reading room for children and teens. To enter these places, one needs to have authorized letters or supporting documents. He is old and cannot go to the latter. He also does not look important enough and cannot go to the former as well.
On the second floor is the Chinese book area while the third floor holds original foreign books and photocopying book services. The fourth floor is the Chinese and foreign journal literature area, and it also provides miniature literature reading. Finally, the fifth floor is the digital reading and exchange area.
He is here to pass the time today. However, when he is alone and deep in thought, he always feels a sense of uneasiness. So much so that he is unable to sit down and browse through professional books. When there are large sections of texts, he doesn't want to read them. He kept on thinking. Perhaps it might be better for him to look at color printed pictures or illustrations, such as travel photography collections or popular science books. Perhaps books such as national geography, scientific history, astronomical space, biological sciences, and others. Even if just to browse through the beautiful pictures, it is still a form of appreciation activity. Doing so might even allow him to acquire knowledge that may prove to be useful in the future.
So, should he go to the second floor or the third floor?
The Chinese books on the second floor are much easier for him to read, but the foreign language books on the third floor are definitely more beneficial. In terms of time and knowledge gained, foreign books will be much better for him. If he waited for a professional translator to translate that foreign book into Chinese, then wait for it to be published, by then, the knowledge may have already been outdated.
He was standing in front of the floor guide and thought about it. He heard someone saying. "Comrades, people are making a ruckus on the fifth floor, can you please handle it?"
Zhang Zian took a glance and saw a 70 to 80-year-old senior standing in front of a desk. He was carrying a cane, his hair was white but was well-groomed and neat. His clothes were old fashioned but washed till they were very clean. His appearance gave off the vibe that he is a righteous person, like the kind of person who likes to study and convey words of wisdom.
Is someone causing trouble?
Causing trouble in the library?
Zhang Zian listened and was stunned. The people who come to the library are all likely to be cultured individuals. People in society who like to cause trouble are unlikely to come to the library. Who could be causing trouble then? Children?
The staff at the service desk revealed a difficult look on his face and whispered, "I am sorry, some people have already informed us. After the investigation, it seemed that someone has hacked into our system, but today is the Golden Week holiday, so our technical staff is on leave. The network inside the museum is restricted and cannot be connected remotely... We are already thinking of a solution. Please wait patiently."
The old man using a walking stick obviously couldn't understand the words of restricted network access and remote connection. However, as he saw that the employee's apology was sincere, he did not blame the staff any further and merely shook his head and sigh. He used his walking stick and slowly walked towards the barrier-free elevator.
Did someone actually hack into the library wireless network?
Is someone really so bored?
It is estimated that it is some naughty child who had just learned some hacking skills and is eager to practice it out. Thus, he used the library's network as practice.
Zhang Zian didn't care too much. He decided to go to the foreign language library area on the third floor. Apart from the previous considerations, another reason is that there are definitely lesser people on the third floor than on the second floor. Since he wants to read, it will be quieter and better for him.
He got up to the third floor. Most of the seats are empty, but there are also a lot of people upgrading themselves on the golden week holiday period. From the old, middle age and young children, there are even a few teenagers holding thick foreign language books. Witnessing this scene, he cannot help but feel slightly anxious. He fully understood the meaning of 'Rome was not built in one day.'
He decided to choose a book and then find a seat.
As he has no specific goal, he is completely choosing a book at random. He strolled between the bookshelf and browsed the vast sea of ​​books. His nose is filled with the smell of fresh ink and incense that is unique to paper books. He browsed, touched, and held various books. He grabbed a few picture books and unknowingly, made his way into the tools section of the library.
It makes sense that the tools reference book is not included in his reading plans. He merely accidentally walked into the area as it is easy to get lost between the bookshelves.
There are already enough books in his hand, and he may not be able to finish reading them within the morning. It is like eating a buffet. It is always easier to take more than one can eat. He decided to find a place to sit down and read.
Just as he turned around, the corner of his eye slid into a position on the shelf on his side, as if there was a book there. However, no book was there as it was taken away, leaving a narrow gap...
Or... there is an invisible book in its place.
He didn't know why he suddenly came up with this weird thought. Maybe it was because the book was taken away, but the "Royal Academy Dictionary" and "McMillan English Dictionary" on its left and right sides did not fall and tilt towards the empty space between them. It was as if there is still an invisible book that occupies the empty space, and merely ordinary people can't see it.
This ridiculous thought is obviously unrealistic. The books here are thick and heavy, with a solid and strong cover and back cover. This makes them stable on the shelf, even if the book next to it have been taken away. They are unlikely to slump or tilt, unlike thin books.
Someone actually borrowed this kind of reference book...
This row of bookshelves is cramped full of English books and English dictionaries. Only readers with a master's degree in English literature will find this section relevant to their needs.
But...perhaps of his obsessive-compulsive disorder. If he doesn't verify if there is an invisible book in that empty space, he feels that his heart will not find peace.
The method of verification is very simple, just use his hand, place it between the two books, and reach out into the empty space.
If you can provide a solution to the disorder with a little effort, why not?
So he reached out...
Just when the finger was about to reach the empty space, the "McMillan English Dictionary" next to it was suddenly taken away. Of course, it was not taken away by him, but by the person standing on the other side of the bookshelf...
And his hand subconsciously stopped in its path.
With two books missing, the gap became bigger, and a pair of eyes were seen on the other side of the gap. Those big and attractive eyes left him a strong impression.
Even if he can only see a part of the face, he recognizes it immediately. There was no doubt about it - The person is Zhuang Xiaodie.
What a coincidence! Is she actually in the library too?
She also looked at him through the gap from across the bookshelf.


1. Download a suspicious game
2. Catch a few magical pets as partners
3. Go through interesting daily routines and lead the pet shop to a whole new level

"WHAT's your itinerary today, kuya?"



Napatingin siya sa kapatid niya na hindi namalayang pumasok sa kinaroroonan niya. May pinindot siya na sa threadmill na kasalukuyang tinatakbuhan niya saka kinuha ang towel na nakasabit sa gilid noon. Pinunasan niya gamit iyon ang pawis sa mukha niya. Ang buong akala niya walang gano'n sa bahay ng mga ito at kakailangin pa niya magpunta sa gym malapit doon para lang mag-exercise. Kahit kasi nasa bakasyon, hindi pwede na pabayaan niya ang diet niya. He needs to maintained the wait he have before coming home even if his mom feed him more than three times a day.



Wala yata silang ginawa maghapon mula nang dumating siya kung 'di ang kumain. Fast food, restaurant food and home cook food, iyan ang mga kailangan niya i-burn ngayon. Mag-ta-tatlongpung minuto na siya tumatakbo sa threadmill at pakiramdam kulang pa iyon. In Spain, he spent two hours of his day working out that's why he has a well built and healthy body. 



"I only added book hauling in my itinerary since you wouldn't give me your copies of her books," aniya sa kapatid.



Nakita niya makahulugang pagngiti nito. Kanina pa siya nito inaasar tungkol kay Cathy na favorite writer nito. Pinakita nito sa kanya ang lahat ng librong sinulat ng ka-chat niya kasama na iyong dalawang erotic romance. He want to buy all of her book and bring to Spain when he came back. 



"Then, we will hit the road to Baguio City to hike and meet the famous Apo Whang Od."



"Okay, tell me if you're ready to book haul. By the way, Cathy will have her book signing event next week, want to come so you can meet her?"



Tuluyan niya pinatay ang threadmill saka bumaba doon at dinampot ang tumbler saka uminom doon. His itinerary already fixed and he couldn't alter it just like what he did today. Tiningnan niya ang kapatid niya at napansin niyang hinihintay nito ang sagot niya.



"I'll meet her next time. Maybe on the holiday seasons since it will be my longest vacation ever."



"Where did you two meet?" Curious na tanong nito sa kanya.



"Dating app." Simple niyang sagot. "She didn't reply anymore since her last message to me. What's bwisit by the way?"



"It's a Tagalog cursed word." Tugon ng kapatid niya.



"Did she cuss on me?" Hindi siya makapaniwala na iyon pala ang ibig sabihin noon. Narinig niya ang mahinang pagtawa ng kanyang kapatid. "What's funny?"



"Nothing. One trivia about Cathy that I can give is she loves to cursed." Iyon lang at nagpaalam na ito sa kanya.



Dinampot niya ang kanyang cellphone at tiningnan kung nagreply na ba ulit si Cathy pero wala. He heaved a deep sigh after putting his phone down. Muli siyang tumayo para tumakbo ulit sa threadmill.



After his morning rituals, he and Daphne went to a mall nearby. Doon sila tumingin ng mga librong sinulat ni Cathy. Out of fifteen published books, they only got ten. Wala na yung lima at hindi pa masabi ng bookstore kung kailan ma-re-reprint ang mga iyon. Sa sampung libro na nabili niya kasama na doon yung dalawang erotic romance na sinulat nito.



He caught everyone's attention because he bought those kinds of books. Daphne can't stop smiling because of what he did. Akala nito hindi siya seryoso nung sabihin niyang bibilhin niya nga lahat. That's the first step he can do to know more about Cathy even if its more like knowing her alter ego than the real Catherine Centeno.



"Are you just curious to Cathy or you like her na?" Another curious question from Daphne. Pabalik na silang dalawa sa bahay para sunduin naman ang mga mama nila at papa nito. Sabay sabay silang aakyat sa Baguio at mag-stay sila doon sa loob ng dalawang araw. "Its really odd. You did buy almost of her published books."



"Just curious. We haven't talked much in chat so I can't say I like her already," he said as he fixed hair and wear a cap.



Girls can't stop glorifying his looks while they're in the mall. Sabi ni Daphne, gusto daw ng mga babae ang pagdadala niya sa sarili niya. He's just wearing a plain white t-shirt, ripped blue jeans and white sneakers. Mainit sa Pilipinas compare sa Spain at sobra siyang nahirapan matulog nang nagdaang gabi.



"If you'll see her in person, for sure you'll go head over heels at her," wika ni Daphne sa kanya habang ang atensyon nito'y nasa daan. Nang malaman niyang kilala nito si Cathy, napanatag siya kahit papaano na totoong tao naman pala ang kausap niya at hindi din isang poser. "But Cathy is far different from Katie Anne, kuya,"



"What do you mean?"



Daphne giggles, "discover it for yourself,"




CATHY can't explain her feelings right after she saw a photo sent by her avid reader Daphne Marquez. It was a photo of Mikhail buying ten of her published books SM North Edsa. Napag-alaman niyang kapatid ni Mikhail si Daphne sa ina. He looked hot in his outfit. Kahit simpleng puting t shirt, ripped blue jeans at white sneakers. Kulang talaga ang salitang gwapo para i-describe ito.



Nag-log in siya sa Swiped account niya at matamang pinadalhan ng message si Mikhail. She was not expecting for a reply but Mikhail reply back after a minute.



Mikhail: I still have to buy those five remaining books that you wrote.



Cathy: You can't read those books in one sitting.



Mikhail: Haha! Yeah but I'll buy it still. By the way, we're heading to Baguio City right now. Any food suggestions that I should try? 



Napaisip siya bigla. Kasama naman nito ang kapatid nito at sigurado siya na ito na din ang tour guide ni Mikhail doon. Napalabi siya. When was the last time she went there? Book signing event pa 'yon sa isang mall doon. Hindi naman sila nakakain doon dahil pulos pag-gala ang inatupag nila ng mga co-writer niya after ng book signing event.



Cathy: I didn't have a chance eat there since all we do was to roam around and bought pasalubong for our relatives. 



Mikhail: I see but what is pasalubong? 



Naalala niyang kaunti lang pala ang alam nitong Tagalog na salita. Dapat siguro paturuan niya ito kay Daphne para naman hindi na dumudugo ang ilong niya kaka-english. Nauubsan siya ng baon kapag kausap ito. Kaya madalas, hindi na niya ito ni-re-reply-an. She tucked her hair behind her ears then type a reply.



Cathy: Those are the things you bought for your friends and relatives.



Mikhail: I see. Thank you for explaining it! 



Mikhail: I told Daphne that I want to know you more but I can't alter my itinerary now.



Mikhail: I'll be back on holiday seasons. Hoping that I could talk to you in person.



Cathy: Asked Daphne to teach you how to speak Tagalog. I might die if I talk to you in english for whole day. 



Mikhail: Haha! Noted on that but I prefer if you going to teach me.



Cathy: My service is quite expensive. 



Mikhail: I can offer myself as a collateral for every language lesson we will have.



Nag-init ang magkabila niyang pisngi matapos mabasa iyong reply ni Mikhail. Hindi niya alam paano ito re-reply-an. Matamang niyang tinitigan ang cellphone niya. Wala talagang napasok sa utak niya at iba ang tinatakbo noon. His body as a collateral. Gusto niya mag-antanda dahil sa naisip niya. Kung itutuloy niya ang pakikipag-usap dito, lalong dudumi ang isip niya. Nakagat niya ang ibabang bahagi ng kanyang mga labi.



Cathy: Leche. 



Tanging salitang na-reply niya. Bahala na itong magtanong kung kanino kung ano ibig sabihin 'non.

Love was least on Monica Leanne Nina “Molen” Termulo's (25) priority in life. She never imagined herself falling for someone just like her friends did. The thought of it gives her cringe worthy feelings that made her shivers. Molen was contended with her status now - single and never ready to mingle. But one rainy night, she met a man who made her eat her own words. The man who made her panted hard and gave her strange feelings that she never felt before. Was it love? But she forgot to ask his name! 


DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

Copyright © 2020 by Mary Ruth Oba

All rights reserved. No part of this novel may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including typing, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.

The next day was a holiday. But the most anticipated day. The day I would be receiving scholarship. I wore a simple hoody. The venue was international book fair in Shilling. I went along with my dad. Despite Nikki's efforts of forcing to go there mom held her back. She was stuck onto my feet until I shooed her and promised to bring a chocolate bar. 

With great difficulty she agreed. Her exam would start from 10 th February. And today was already 30th January. 

After a lot of effort I finally reached the place. We went earlier than expected. Almost 2 hours before. 
I wished to come with Sky. He loves to read books.In every stall I see the books I get reminded of his love for reading books. Even one book which he had read and was discussing last week I found that. But my luck! Dad refused to buy me that. It was a science fiction novel yet he refused. Instead he was nagging me to buy some computer books or college reference books. 

My Dear Mind was already afloat. And hearing that word computer last day's incident flashed in mind. I blushed a bit. Then got back reading some books. There were food stalls too. And many beautiful books of various writers all across the globe. I even found some mangas but didn't dare to even ask to buy one. 

Manga readers very clearly know why! 
Finally the event started. The Vice Chancellor of our university arrived. Although a bit old but he is still handsome. Really looks like an intellect. 
50 students including me got scholarship from our state. Such an honour it was! 

To get the trophy and the certificate and the cheque. To be photographed among several people and to get the trophy is really exhilarating. Both Dad and mom were proud of me. Nikki was celebrating with chocolates-The one I had promised to buy. 
Poor me. 

Every thing went well. I uploaded my victory and happiness on weibo. Many others congratulated. 
Everything was fine more or less perfect until the incident which shook my life and even now!!!

[COMPLETED]
First deep Crush in our life is something unforgettable indeed. Especially when that special person is very close to you yet difficult for you to reach. Here, this novel revolves around a College girl,Sonnet whose first crush is her lab partner, Sky. Sonnet is a shy girl who doesn't know how to express herself clearly and has never been, not even thought about being in love.She had only one motto in her life "Study hard and find a good job after graduation."What magical experiences unfolds when this serious and shy girl meets a jovial but studious guy who changes her life history!The change she couldn't even dream of. And whether she will ever be able to express her feelings for him or not or those feelings will stay forever breeding the pain in her heart and grow further. Better Read it to find out!

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