(Continuation of flashback)
----------------------- MONDAY ---------------------
Jayson: Hey Leonor! (Approaches her from a far distance while running)
Leonor: Oh, hey. You need something?
Jayson: Have you seen Elaine? I haven't seen her and I can't contact her.
Leonor: Really? That' new (SURPRISED)... she never comes late to school.
(Kevin approaching on their way while carrying a paper bag.)
Kevin: 5 minutes before our first subject. What are you two doing here?
Leonor: Good you're here. Where's Elaine?
Kevin: She's not here yet?..
Jayson: Okay.... Did we ask the right person? (FUNNY FACE)
Kevin: I'm serious. So she's not yet here??!
(Getting his phone, calling Elaine....but not answering.... Calling Aunt Mary...... she answers... Kevin talks to her.... End the call)
Kevin: You go ahead. I'll look for her (in a hurry voice) ... I'll just drop this in the classroom. I'll text you when I saw her ..... Check your phone Jayson..... (Running to drop the paper bag in his classroom and find Elaine afterwards.)
Jayson: Did something happen? Drop the paper bag first? Seriously? I think I should go and check... (Interrupted)
Leonor: Let's meet him outside the gate.
Jayson: What? That's skipping classes... You know that right? And how did you even know his skipping the class?
Leonor: Don't worry I'm a council president.... and honestly, It's just a hunch. Let's go.....!
(Kevin sweating really bad running outside the gate before the classes starts. He was shocked when he saw Jayson and Leonor carrying their backpacks at the side, outside the school gate.)
Kevin: What are you doing here? You should be in ..... (Catching his breath)
Leonor: Here drink this (Handing him a water)
Jayson: Tell me Kevin. (SERIOUS APPROACH) Elaine's parent's death anniversary was today right?
Kevin: Yeah. (LOW VOICE) I think she went in the cemetery.
(Jayson's facial expression changes into serious mode)
Jayson: Okay. Then let's go, she needs us right now. Leonor you sure you want to come? This is....
Leonor: Elaine is my best friend and I know how she feels. I'm coming with you. Let's go!
(They ride the bus and stop in the cemetery, as they arrive the three immediately runs inside where Elaine's parents were buried. From a far distance they saw Elaine crying like a child, blowing her nose and sobbing. Jayson runs into her and hugged her. Meanwhile Kevin turns around and waited them outside the cemetery, Leonor follows him)
Leonor: You're good at acting, but you're not a good pretender. (Handing him her handkerchief)
Kevin: I really feel sorry for her. If that would have ever happen to me... (His lips trembled and tears began to fall.)
(Instead of getting her handkerchief he placed his head on Leonor's shoulder)
Leonor: Don't worry will stay by her side. Will help her get through this. (Raises her hand again and pat Kevin's head. To Comfort him)
----------- END OF FLASHBACK ----------------
Flight attendant announcement
Ladies and Gentlemen, now we're approaching Beijing where the local time is 09:00. At this stage you should be in your seat with your seat belt firmly, fastened. Please ensure all electronic devices including laptop computers and computer games are turned off.......
A pure heart, caring and a loving person with his genuine smile. That's the reason why I like him, why I started liking him ..... But he suddenly changed, I don't know why and it breaks my heart knowing that I can't see that smile again. The smile that gives me hope and reminds me that someone is always there for me. A person who knows me better and a person that loves me unconditionally. But that's all in the past now. After all, we were the ones who broke it in the first place. I know it's hard and I know I miss them, but they've changed, things have changed, I changed. I hope, I just hope.... not to run into them again because it will break my heart.
Driver: Lady Leonor, your grandfather told me to pick you. Where do you want to stay ma'am? In the mansion or in your place?
Leonor: Where is grandfather?
Driver: His been busy lately because of work. I think in his office for sure... ma'am?
Leonor: Michael are you a driver or a friend? Cut it out....
Michael: I'm just joking around. (LAUGH) can't wait to see your grandfather's expression when he sees you.
Leonor: Is that warning? Should I stay in the Island instead? You know my grandfather will never get mad of me.
Anna: And on me? (WORRIED FACE SINCE HER FLIGHT BACK IN BEIJING)
Michael: Oh... Hi Anna, you seems... pretty out of sleep...
Anna: Yeah tell me about it... Leonor you get the suitcase I'll go in the car.
Leonor: Yes ma'am (LAUGHS)
Michael: What's with her???
(Inside the car Michael and Leonor having a conversation while Anna is sleeping.)
Anna: (SNORES LOUD)
Michael: She is surely tired.
Leonor: It's nothing. She just over react on things... By the way, Why did you pick us? I know you're busy, unless you have business near here.
Michael: Well, you knew pretty well little sis. (FAKE LAUGH) Actually, I bought a book near in this place . It's a limited edition so I went all the way here.
Leonor: What book? That seems important?
Michael: Ummmmm... I don't read books but I came to support my other little sister. (SMILES AT HER IN THE CAR'S MIRROR)
Leonor: oh I see... Elaine, how is she doing? How's lenz? I'm happy hearing she's enjoying her life now.
Michael: (SERIOUS) we can always visit them or should we...? I mean we can arranged a friendly reunion.
Leonor: (Speechless for a while, clenched her seat belt) No, we should stay like this... this is what's best... for all of us.
To be continued.....
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RomanceThis is a story of how friendship begins, how feelings became complicated and how love will end? Kevin Smith-Chua and Leonor Kim became friends when they were 16 years old. Both their family names are well known in China and knowing that they came...
