Stand By Me (UTCO TRILOGY)

Chapter 8

Lana

I got serious when I hear his voice. The voice of the man that I don't like. He is too controlling and arrogant. He boasts me and down me at the same time.

"Hello, dad." I said in a serious tone.
"Why did you call me?" I asked.

"Im glad you picked up." He said. I could hear him grinning. "What do you need?" I replied.

"I just want you to be in Macau for the next days. Maybe 'til," He paused. "Never." He then laughed.

"No. Why would I?" I raised my voice. "I followed your orders! You said I am free?!" I exclaimed.

"Three days in Macau and you are free." He said and hung up. He didn't even wait for my reply.

I have no choice but to do that. I went back to the dining table. Smiling like nothing happened. I won't tell them. It's fine.

We all ate and went to the music room. Everyone was full. They didn't even move an inch when they sat at the sofa.

Arc started playing the acoustic guitar near him, Joshua stood up and got the acoustic guitar I used earlier. They started playing after a little fiscussion.

*You by Jona*

"You give me hope
The strength, the will to keep on
No one else can make me feel this way
And only you

Can bring out all the best I can do
I believe you turn the tide
And make me feel real good inside

You pushed me up
When I'm about to give up
You're on my side when no one seems to listen

And if you go
You know the tears can't help but show
You'll break this heart and tear it apart
Then suddenly the madness starts

It's your smile
Your face, your lips that I miss
Those sweet little eyes that stare at me
And make me stay
I'm with you through all the way
'Cause it's you

Who fills the emptiness in me
It changes ev'rything, you see
When I know I've got you with me

You pushed me up
When I'm about to give up
You're on my side when no one seems to listen

And if you go
You know the tears can't help but show
You'll break this heart and tear it apart

Then suddenly the madness starts
It's your smile
Your face, your lips that I miss
Those sweet little eyes that stare at me
And make me say
I'm with you through all the way

'Cause it's you
Who fills the emptiness in me
It changes ev'rything, you see
When I know I've got you with me

It's your smile
Your face, your lips that I miss
Those sweet little eyes that stare at me
And make me say
I'm with you through all the way

'Cause it's you
Who fills the emptiness in me
It changes ev'rything, you see
When I know I've got you with me"

We all sang and smiled. "Yeah, I'm done sittin'. Let's rock." Duke said, walking towards the drum set.

He started playing the drums. We played many songs afterwards.

They are my home. I won't feel safe elsewhere. I don't think I can leave them too.

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Nina

It has been two days since we hang out together, as eight. Kiel and I have been busy with school works. Tests here are there. Evan and Joshua have quizzes too. Irene is studying for a recitation since the other day. Duke is testing his new gadgets and Lana, well Lana did not show up.