Azalea's POV,
"You're right! We used to come here when we were younger."
Closing my eyes, I spreading my arms, feeling the cold breeze of the air. The wind is so refreshing, it makes me want to stay here for a longer time. Zackarius and I used to come here when we were young. We were standing near at the railings while looking beneath the bridge.
"Aren't you cold?" he asked, wrapping his arms around my waist.
"I'm not hahaha!" I replied, dropping my arms as he buried his chin on my right shoulder.
"You smell nice," he blurted, tightening his arms around me.
"Of course!" I replied confidently, opening my eyes to see the beauty of the river.
"This place is giving me nostalgic vibes." He breathe in. "You used to sneak out of your mansion and meet me here at this place and we will talk to each other, enjoying the beautiful scenery."
"That was really nostalgic. You used to give me gumamela flowers too that you stole from your neighbors." I laughed, covering my mouth.
"I'll steal another one now if you want." He chortled, kissing my neck affectionately which made me flinched. It sends me shivers all over my body.
"Zack," I called him, tapping his arm around my waist but he didn't stop. He continue kissing my neck, ignoring what I'm saying.
I let out a soft moan and immediately covered my mouth using my both hands. Zack stopped kissing me upon hearing my embarrassing reaction.
"I'm sorry. I just couldn't stop," he apologized, removing his right arm from mine as he went beside me, still holding my waist on his left arm.
"N-no it's fine. I-I was just shocked," I mumbled, lowering my head, facing the ground.
"Azalea I've been meaning to ask you this," he started, clearing his throat.
My eyes widened for a moment, lifting my head up to see his face. He is blushing so hard, eyes glistening and swallowing hard.
"Ask what?" I questioned nervously as my heart started to beat faster.
Zack removes his arm around my waist, turning his body straight to me. He took his deepest breath, taking my both hands before he speaks, "Azalea do you still remember when we were thirteen years old? This the place too when I asked you out and you said yes right?"
My eyes widened in surprised, reminiscing about the past. He's right this bridge witnessed a lot about us.
"And this time this bridge will witness us again." He closed his eyes, breathing deeply. "Señorita Azalea Kate Santaella, can I court you?"
I swallowed a lump, opening my mouth but words didn't come out. My eyes started to became teary to upon looking at his innocent and manly face.
"This so sudden but of course! You can court me!" I answered cheerfully as my tears tickled down to my cheeks.
"Thank you!" He pulled me for a hug, kissing my forehead.
We are both so happy, finally we are making some progress! Zackarius will win my hear no matter what he will do everything for me I know that. And I will do everything for him too to protect our love.
"Oh I forgot," he suddenly said, parting our hugs.
"What is it?" I asked confusedly, dropping my hands.
He plunged his hands into his pocket, searching for something. I tilted my head sideways, trying to figure out what is he looking for.
"What a bad timing I left it to my bag inside the car. Wait me here, I'll be quick!" he muttered, signaling me to stay on my place before running to the car.
Wondering, I just watched him get inside the car as I crossed my arms. What is he looking? I bit my lower lip, still watching him rummaging through his bag.
"Found it!" he shouted avidly, hoping outside the car as he ran towards me.
"What is that?" I asked, pointing at the tiny box he's holding. Don't tell me it is a—
He knelt down on the floor using his one knee, lifting his head up as our eyes met. "This is not as extravagant as the other rings but this is enough sign for our love." He opened the tiny box slowly, revealing the silver ring. "Since I'm starting to court you, I want you to wear this ring if you already accepted me as your boyfriend and as your husband although we're still young but we will probably get married in the future."
"What do you mean not extravagant as other rings? Zackarius this is enough and extravagant for me." I caress his hands, motioning him to stand which he did. "Thank you for buying me this I appreciate it a lot thank you." I accepted the box as I flashed a genuine smile.
"I wanna see you with that ring but you'll only wear that if you're ready to be in a relationship with me again," he said, kissing my forehead.
"Yes I will wear this on the day I will accept you as my partner," I replied, pulling him for a hug.
We stay here for another ten minutes, talking to each other while looking at the beautiful night scenery around. After that we decided to go back to our home.
Zack is still the one in charge in driving. We are also listening the song I played earlier.
"I'll go tomorrow at your school huh," I reminded as I continue singing a long with the music.
"Sure wait me at the main gate and I'll be there." He nodded, still focus on the road.
"You said you and Aizen are both studying at the same school, but why don't you know her?" I questioned, glancing at him.
"I'm not really paying attention to the other students." He shrugged. "I'm just focusing on my studies and to you," he said teasingly, making me rolled my eyes.
"Here you go again to another cheesy jokes," I muttered, shaking my head jokingly.
"Is that cheesy for you my Señorita?" he questioned as he chortled.
I smile happily, feeling the sweet sensation inside my body. He called me 'my'? Did he just owned me?!
"What's wrong?" he asked, spinning the driving wheel to the right.
"Nothing." I cough, hiding my real reaction.
"I see. I'll go now here," he said, stopping the car to the left side. "See you tomorrow." He hop outside the car, dragging his bag with him as he closes the door.
Mechanically, I hop outside the car, walking across the car to go inside the driving seat but before that I hug Zack first.
"Goodnight Zack," I whispered soothingly, rubbing his back.
"Goodnight too my Señorita," he replied affectionately, kissing my head.
There's this sweet sensation inside my body again. It feels like there's a butterfly that got stuck inside my stomach.
"You should go inside now," I mumbled, parting our hugs.
"No, go first inside your car before I go inside my apartment," he object, pointing the car in front of us.
I just pouted and went inside the car in defeat. "Well, then you can now go."
"Yes, take care on your way!" He waved his hand, spinning on his heel towards his apartment.
I watched him disappeared into the stairs before I stepped onto the gas and drove off.
I wish I could sleep properly later without thinking about what just happened earlier at the bridge.
Sighing, my shoulders dropped. I know it's impossible not to think about that. I know myself. If there's something really good thing happened, my brain won't stop thinking about it.
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Zackarius's POV,
Plunging my hand into my bag, I took my key and opened the door. Since it's already 7:16pm, dark surroundings welcomed me inside. I turn on the lights, placing my bag pack onto the couch near at the tv.
Wordlessly, I went inside my room, turning on the light and started changing my uniform. I looked at my reflection into the mirror and a smile curved onto my lips when Azalea's age suddenly flashed inside my mind.
From now on, I will show her how much I love her and will not disappoint her.
Seeing my body reflection into the mirror, I started to cringe. My abs are starting to fade, maybe it's because I don't have time to work out anymore.
Grabbing my clothes inside the cabinet, my phone suddenly vibrated, making me look at it.
"Is Azalea texted me?" I wondered, running my fingers through my hair.
Placing my used uniforms into the basket, I proceed to my bed to see who texted in my phone. I turn on the phone, seeing an unknown number text.
"Huh who could it be?" I questioned myself, leaning my back against the wall.
I tapped the message and read the message they send to me. "Your birthday is near." I frown. No one knows my birthday except to Azalea, Clarisse and Azalea's friends.
Azalea's number is saved in my phone so it's impossible to be her the same with Clarisse. Azalea's friends won't text me like this but instead they would greet me on my exact birthdate.
"Now who is it?" I started typing on the screen to reply to their message.
"Who are you?" I texted back. Later on they read the message but didn't reply back.
"Now I'm starting to get scared," I whispered, breathing heavily. "Argh nevermind! I should text Azalea instead to stop thinking much!"
Rico's POV,
"Where did you go earlier at lunch?" my father asked me as soon as I arrived inside the mansion.
"I went to the Figueroa's House and ate lunch with my friend," I answered coldly, placing my shoes onto the shelf.
"Who's friend? I saw Anthony eating alone inside your room," he hissed, flopping himself onto the sofa.
"Why do you need to know?" I whispered, standing up from the floor.
"Did you say something?"
"I said I went with my other friend." I rolled my eyes, striding towards the stairs.
"You have other friends? Who could it be?" he asked, laughing hysterically.
Huh! I can't believe I'm hearing this from my own father. "Yes I have another friend and you don't need to know who is it!" I hissed, walking faster until I reached my room and slammed the door.
I'm sick of this! Everyday always invading my privacy as if they are not my parents. I wish I'm born in the healthy family even though they belong in normal family it's fine.
"F*ck everything! I don't want to solve math equations too damn it!" I throw my bag aggressively onto my bed, opening the cabinet to change my clothes.
I grab plain t-shirt and red short, placing it onto the chair as I remove my uniform. Frustration suddenly wiped away when Azalea's smiling face flashing inside my mind.
"I could not understand myself anymore," I mumbled, curving a smile involuntarily.
I grab my clothes and wear it immediately as I sat on the chair, turning on my phone. I was about to text Azalea how did her day went but I remembered that I didn't ask her number.
"How stupid of you Patrico." I scratched the bridge of my nose, opening the app Acebook to add her there.
I searched her name and immediately tapped the add button. Will she accept my friend request quickly?
A sudden knock on the door made me fumbled with my phone. Hissing, I put down my phone, striding to my door to see who the hell knocked.
"Who the f—sis," I muttered, upon opening te door. "Do you need something?" I asked.
"Dinner is ready, come on," she said soothingly, curving a smile before she went downstairs.
"I'll follow you, wait a minute." I closed the door and went to the chair to see if Azalea accept my friend request but she hasn't yet.
Perhaps she's busy with her assignments? Yeah maybe that's the reason. I convinced myself as I went outside my room to go downstairs.
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