The Secret Relationship

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ne is cheering on the boys' basketball team. The sports fes

it! There's still plenty

aming next to me on my left. Her name is Valorie Esperan

f for a while now," said the person on my right. Ty

r a while now, you've been shouting and you're just being quiet," Val said

we always get along with, even as we grow up. I can say she has everything.

ed by others as he held the ball. It was Kennedy Jackson, tall, handsome, and charming.

also tall, handsome, and attractive. He is known for his hu

od up, holding our breath. Kyler threw the ball, unsure if it would

oy, he is tall, handsome, and strong. He's kn

ily, even giving Kyler a flying kiss. I just smiled, th

barracks, shy, sensitive. Yes, I'm sensitive, yes, I can get hurt easily. My family is not perfect unlike my friends. My dad passed away when I was in grade 6, my mom? I don't know where she is, she left us bef

as left in the canteen, we fought over it. No one really lost until there was trouble, well, I shouldn't feel sorry for that. Shiela got into a fight so she had

maybe you want to eat first?" Kyler asked, putting his arm around me. I didn't show that I was thrilled, but the thrill I felt disappeared when he put his arm around Shiela as well, so she was between us. I just smiled and removed his hand. I didn't want to disturb them, so I walked with Troy. "You guys are really good on the court,

la also being drawn in. "I'll tell yo

e, about that guy ag

" Val replie

nd listened to wh

m Mikayla, and

ik

ed around, holding my head which w

complained as my good brother, Mar

urname, while I use our mom's surname, because I'm a girl, so I use m

u want me to leave without you

at the w

n

d and hurried into the bathroom. Why

other shouted

t ready!" I grabbe

t would be my fault if we were late for the wedd

ad breakfast yet!"

Bye," I said and kis

ul!" He e

ur cousin Brother Froylan scolded. He's Aunt Fe's youngest son, th

ll be taking our things today. Aunt Fe bought him one because that's what Dad promised him for

both chimed in

d take care of you. I promised Dad I'd look after you, protect y

," my broth

ve before entering. I made my way to the ga

ted me. They knew me, as well as Sheila, our

dn't expect him to be s

ly handsome he looked, every outfit suiting him perfectly, almost like a celebrity. My feelings for him deepen each time. "Good morning, guys!" Kyle chimed in cheerfully, breaking the embrace. I couldn't help feeling a pang of jealousy as Shiela leaned on his shoulder, playfully pinching his cheek. They seemed closer than u

hat we turned to him, catching him o

Kennedy! What's up w

next week," he replied, displa

cheap wouldn't be such a big

t know what to do. I don't list

you're not al

e bid farewell to the three boys sin

ater?" Shiela asked me as we

Did something happe

something, a newly released bag. It's so beautiful

the price," I said. It's always like this because when he sleeps with us, he and his mommy are

it, but she is stubborn. If she wants something, she has to get it imm

f money, hello, they can

't make you lose,"

ight; if I say anything more, the conversation wil

ed Shiela's last name seriously.

. She straightened up when she s

ep, I hope you don't

ma'am, I jus

id loudly. That's why our

with, Shiela?" one o

rse it's mine," my fri

ause Kyler said earlier that she stayed up late.

ecause of your chat? If I were you, I would think about having work the next day, so I would go

er's remarks about not thinking about having a boyfriend and focusing on stu

at the same time," suggesting the characters ar

eady lying on my bed. "He went straight to the house; he didn'

her cellphone. I've been talking about this for a whil

es not follow it. He is really stubbo

e picture. I hadn't seen it yet because I hadn't opened it. 'Do you really like him?' I asked. He nodded. 'I'm already in love with him, and I think he

m,' he told me. I was speechless for a moment and then burst out laughing. 'Wha

said. 'When you become a riv

d. 'I'm serious, Mikayla,

he man over our friendship. Alright, for his sake, I'll try to let go of my feelings for Kyler. I don

Kyler either, so I'll ju

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