DIARGO

PROLOGUE

Alex was sitting in a vehicle, unable to sit still. The pace of running here is so fast, matched by the rapid beating of her heart. When she looked back, the police were already following them.

"Alex?! Alex! Do you trust me?

"Huh? B-but..."

"I won't do this without your permission! I repeat, do you trust me?"

"YES!"

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.

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"Trusting you was my biggest mistake..

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BEEP!!! BEEP!! BEEP!!!

Alex immediately got up from his bed. He caught his breath and felt the panting because of what he dreamed.

"This birthday dream is so intense. My dream is to ride in a car, especially the expensive ones, but not in that way. Oh my gosh," she said.

She immediately grabbed his cellphone and called his close friend Nicole.

"Happiest birthday, Alexis~ My favorite enemy!!!" Nicole greeted her friend.

"You're crazy, don't turn it up too loud, my phone is on speaker. Thank you,

Nics," Alex said with a laugh.

"You're 18 now, when do you plan to confess that to your dad?"

"My day is already bad, let's not talk about that for now. I have something

different to tell you, that's why I called."

"O, what's our gossip minute there? Tell me right away before we start going in to

school."

"Well, my dream was really intense, like seriously."

"Why? What did you dream about? Did you get a boyfriend? HAHAHHA"

"No, yuck. Never happening. Here's the thing, I was inside this car and then there's this guy who's driving whose facial features weren't clear to me and he was driving so fast. The worst part is we were chased by many police cars and he's asking if I trust him? Like-"

"Wow, that could be a K-drama already HAHAHA. And he's really a man, maybe that's your future, my sister."

"You're crazy, just go already. I'll follow"

"How am I supposed to get in when you're so chatty over there? Alright, John and I will go together."

"Okay, take care of that, okay? I wish everyone could have it."

"How are you ever going to get a boyfriend, you're always just saying 'I wish' and remember that you and John have the same type HAHAHA bye," Nicole teased and hung up the call.

"I got hit there," Alex said, laughing at herself.

Alex got dressed and went down to the kitchen. She found her father there preparing food. She sat down at the dining table and started eating.

"Alex?"

"Yes dad?"

"It's your favorite dish I cooked, is it delicious?"

"Of course it's delicious, Dad, you cooked it," she replied with a smile.

"Come on, let's hurry so I can drop you off at your school, my duty is coming up soon."

The smile vanished from Alex's lips. Not because his duty is near, but because her father forgot her birthday. Silence lingered between the both of them, with only the sound of spoons and forks clinking against plates and the ambient sounds of the environment being heard until the father spoke again.

"Finally, Alex, you're close to getting into the university you want, just 3 more months and you'll be graduated."

"Yeah," Alex replied curtly.

She understands that he is busy because of his job as a noble and well-known police detective in their area. Gangs are also widespread around here, accompanied by thefts and various other misfortunes. Moreover, her father is in a high position and could possibly be promoted to an even higher rank, so he is undoubtedly more burdened with work, yet she still cannot help but feel resentment towards her own father.

"Your mom must be so proud of you, if only she were here-"

"I'm going ahead, Dad. I might be late," Alex interrupted.

"Wait, Alex, aren't you going to join me?"

"Not anymore, Dad, I'll just take the bus. Last time I rode in a car, we even had a fight."

"Alex, I just don't want you to get hurt. Wait for me, I just need to get something upstairs. Check first, maybe you forgot something in your belongings."

"No dad, there's nothing, maybe you forgot something. I'll just commute."

"Alex, if this is still about you disobeying me, that's different now. You got into your friend's car, which we both know is strictly forbidden. I am the one with you now and not someone else, so I feel more at ease knowing you are safe," the father continued to insist.

"Really, Dad? Weren't you the one with mom on the day she was still breathing?"

Alex, in tears, walked straight out carrying her belongings. She did not look back at her father, whose face was now unrecognizable because of what she had said. The truth really hurts.

Alex boarded the bus with a heavy heart and full of resentment. She is conflicted in her mind whether she should feel guilty for answering her father or not because what she said was true. Alex tried to forget what happened and looked for a way to distract herself while riding, but the noise of the people around her was overwhelming. She turned her gaze outside and seemed captivated by a very beautiful car on the other side of the road with an elegant color. She stared at it until she looked at the driver's seat and locked eyes with whoever was driving it. Their staring stopped when this car started moving.

"Woah" Alex thought to herself and followed the car with his eyes.

RING!! RING!! RING!!

Alex regained her composure and answered the caller.

"Alex? Where are you now? Why aren't you here yet?" said on the other line.

"I'm on the bus, I'm almost there."

"Why, why don't you respond to our chats? WHAT NOW, ALEXIS DENISSE DE GUZMAN?!

"Sorry, Nics, my phone was on silent. I'm almost there."

"JUST MAKE SURE BECAUSE IF NOT, I'LL CUT YOU INTO THREE EVEN IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY"

"Fine, I don't want to be late either. Come on." Alex ended the call and remembered again the man in the beautiful car she had just stared at a moment ago.

Drake's POV

Is it really too much to be strict with my child? I just don't want Alex to get hurt. I won't let what happened before happen again. Alexa, my love, wherever you are, I hope you can help me so that our only daughter doesn't grow distant from me. Until now, I still blame myself for what happened to you, so maybe your child is right. It's really my fault.

"Sir? Sir Drake?"

"Detective Dean? Oh, why are you here already?"

"Sir, I was worried. It's your first time not coming in at the exact time of your duty, I was supposed to pick you up."

"Thank you. Just thinking about my family and my only daughter."

"Care to share?"

"There was just a little argument earlier before she left, because I don't want her riding in anyone else's car without me being there. I just don't want anything bad to happen."

"Hmm, is it really just because of that? Did you say something bad? How old is your child?"

"17" was my unequivocal answer.

"17, that's enough to get a student license now-"

"Fuck!" It suddenly all synced in for me now, it's September 6, Alex's birthday!!!

"Why, sir?"

"She's already 18, not 17. It's her birthday today and I forgot about it!"

"You can't really blame her, anyone would probably feel hurt. Just make it up later when you get home."

"Yeah, I will try. It's getting late, we need to go back to work. Let's go."

"Yes, sir. Especially now that your promotion is near, you need to have a good record."

I got ready and we left for the station.

Author's POV

RING!! RING!! RING!!

Alex didn't answer the call when she saw who it was. Her father kept calling her, so she decided to turn off her cellphone.

"Not now, I don't want any fights for now. I want to at least enjoy my birthday. Wherever you are mom, I miss you and I love you," said Alex.

Just a few minutes later, Alex arrived at school. Three more months and the struggles at this school will finally be over. Three months without her knowing, so many things could still happen.

"Hey, there goes our idiot!" Nicole immediately greeted her with a hug.

Alex was pleased that Nicole and John welcomed her right away. These two have been her friends for a long time, and she is grateful because, in some way, she has a place to rest and lean on, whether she has problems or not.

"What really happened, Lex? Is this about the dream your friend told me about, about your dad or something?" John's inquiry.

"John Darren Lopez, you ask too many questions, as if you're from the NBI. Let your friend breathe for a moment, you're crazy."

"And why did you call me in my full name?"

"Oh, why do you have a problem? You picked me up late earlier, didn't you?'

"I was just kidding, love hehe"

"He forgot, he forgot about my birthday," Alex interrupted.

Alex suddenly burst into tears and couldn't hold back from crying. The two stopped arguing and calmed down.

"Maybe he's just really busy, just let it go," John tried to soothe.

"What busy? what are you saying there, even if you have a lot of work, you shouldn't forget your child's birthday. This only happens once, just once a year in a person's life, and then it's forgotten. Alex's mom, no matter how busy she is with her job, never forgets this. Stop defending him, his actions are not justifiable no matter how high his position is," Nicole said irritably.

Alex cried even more at what she said. Even though she sees himself as a man, she can't help it if she is still a woman at heart and very soft-hearted, especially when she hears stories about her mom.

"Omg Alex, I'm sorry. Don't worry, okay? No matter what happens, we will never forget your birthday," Nicole said again and hugged her tightly.

"Thank you," said Alex, wiping the tears from her face.

The three stopped talking when they suddenly heard the screams of other students. They inquired about this. They saw an expensive and very beautiful golden-colored car arrive in the parking lot of their school. Alex's eyes widened because this car was familiar to her.

"Wait, that's the car I saw earlier before I got to school. "That person left the bus before me, but how come I arrived here first?" Alex wondered.

"Really?! so you know who owns that, right?!" Shivering and thinking like were a worm doused with salt, Nicole shouted. John coughed, but she just cursed it.

"No, but we locked eyes earlier, I can say he has a good look," Alex replied.

"Locked eyes?!" OMG, you're so gay, you just have stared at the one and only Jaze Raizzen Sebastian! He's super famous! He's so handsome, you're crazy!" Nicole shouted again and slapped her friend on the arm.

"Calm down, Nicole, you have a boyfriend. Right behind you," Alex said, pointing to John, who was looking at Jaze's car with a bad expression.

"Jealous, huh? You still have a fault with me, I don't know about you," Nicole said and walked out into their classroom.

"Come on, John, just follow. That's just a little bit of yours, it's just a small thing. I'll follow soon."

John left Alex first to follow his sulking girlfriend. When he arrived at the classroom, he immediately sat next to her and held her hand.

"Love, I'm sorry." It's really my fault earlier because I couldn't pick you up on time. Don't be mad anymore," he said, kissing Nicole's hand.

"You know you, why am I so weak when it comes to you? The pick-up earlier was fine. And just to tell you, Jaze is handsome, yes, but you are the most handsome in my eyes and you are the only one in my heart, so why are you getting jealous? Tsk" acting annoyed but didn't remove John's hands.

"I love you"

"Hey, I'm not good at that, you know. I love you too," Nicole said with a shy smile, lightly hitting him.

After a while, Alex followed to the classroom and caught the two being sweet with each other. She sat in her chair next to Nicole on her side with a smile on her lips.

"Stop grinning at me like that, Alex, look."

"So fragile," Alex whispered, laughing.

Nicole glared at her while laughing. Next, their other classmates and their teacher also arrived. It has already started teaching.

On the other hand, Jaze hasn't gotten out of his car yet because he's still waiting for a call. He was caught up with the last subject before the lunch break, so he couldn't attend the first classes. Actually, whether he attends or not doesn't really matter because he goes to school only when he wants to, and the teachers and principal here just let him be. It really is an advantage if you're handsome.

"Jaze Raizzen?"

"Yes, who's this?"

"Hmm"

"Oh, I'm sorry. The number is different, boss."

"Have you seen it?"

"Not yet, but I'll keep you updated."

"Goodluck"

The person on the other line has already hung up the call. Jaze sighed and prepared to get out of the car. Before he could get off, he saw his best friend Sean calling, so he answered it first.

"What now, Sean Oliver?"

"Where are you, dude?"

"Doing some work, don't cause any trouble. I don't want to disappoint the boss."

"We don't want, right?"

"Stop it, man, or you'll lose your free supply of alcohol."

"I'm not joking, do you want me to do that job too? If you don't want to, I'll just pray for you."

"Where will you pray? to Satan? HAHAHAH enough. Bye"

Jaze ended the call while laughing with to his friend. He took his things and got out of the car.

"AHHHHH!!!"

"YOU'RE SO HANDSOME, UNBELIEVABLE!!"

"Step on me, and I'll be the one to say sorry!!"

Those shouts can be clearly heard in Alex's classroom even though they are coming from the parking lot.

"Alex! Raizzen must have shown up because those guys are shouting. Damn, I want to take a lunch break!" Nicole's whispering shout here.

"Just a little more waiting, and you just made it up with John, there you go again," Alex whispered.

"Well, I just want to see Raizzen in person. As in face to face, even just that is enough for me."

KRING!! KRING!! KRING!!

"Okay students, class dismissed. You may now go," said their teacher.

Before Alex and the others could even stand up from their seats, it was as if the girls in their class were stampeding out towards the parking lot.

"Oh, the flamboyant ones, they can't sit still with the itchiness in their bodies. I should be the first one to see Raizzen."

Nicole pulled Alex and John out of the classroom.

"Wait a minute, nics. Slowly," Alex complained as she pulled, but her friend didn't listen, so she let go but still followed them.

They were about to approach the students who were in chaos when Alex was bumped by Eunice and fell down.

"My god Alex, this outfit of mine is so expensive just for you to get it dirty!" shouted this person as Alex lay on the floor.

"Move aside!" Nicole shouted while pushing Eunice hard, who was immediately caught by Francis.

"Alex, are you okay? Don't worry, just say the word and I'll shave that woman bald right here in front of everyone," Nicole whispered to her, then stood up, while Alex shook her head at what she said.

"What's wrong, Alex? Why can't you speak? Have you lost your voice? You see and act yourself as different from others, but you're so soft," Eunice immediately retorted as soon as she stood up.

"Didn't you say it's expensive what you're wearing? if you have a lot of money again, why don't you try buying good manners? It seems you need that more than clothes," Alex said calmly as she walked straight ahead.

"What did you say?! You stupi-"

Before she could catch up with Alex, John had already blocked her.

"Stop it already," he said firmly, then followed Alex and Nicole, who are still glaring at Eunice.

"Wow! They are so bold. You losers, stick together! Get ready, Alex, because I'm going to outshine you. I will be the valedictorian, not you!"

"That's enough, Eunice, don't engage with it anymore. It's Alex's birthday today," Francis interjected.

"I don't care, even if it's her death anniversary! And who do you think you are, huh? Why did you catch me? Did I even ask for your help?"

"Well, I'm Francis Gavin Lee and I did that on purpose. Maybe Alex will reject my offer, so since you're already Top 2 anyway, just help me. I'll pay you back with interest," he said proudly, winking.

"I don't care who you are, you're annoying." But thanks, you caught me.

"Àt your service, madam. Just let me copy your exams and assignments, don't refuse this handsome guy in front of you."

"So corny"

"Come on, you just got flustered."

"Ugh, Annoying! What a bad day this is!" Eunice shouted in annoyance and left to get Jaze's attention.

"She asked who I was, then said they didn't care who I was. Sometimes it's puzzling why this person is in the top 2," Francis said with a laugh while shaking his head.

"Thank you, Lord, for giving me patience and for not letting me do anything bad."

"Satan is your god," Alex said with a laugh.

"Bitch shut up, don't expose me," Nicole replied and laughed as well.

"You two are the worst," John said to the two friends.

"But you know, she should really be thankful because we are inside the school, because if not, she might have met St. Peter already."

"Why, who said she would be accepted up there?"

"Well, maybe she won't even be accepted in hell, Satan would be embarrassed by her," Alex said again, and they all laughed.

"Oh no, I forgot my cellphone in the room. Go ahead you two, I'll just get it," said Nicole and hurried back to their classroom.

While Alex was walking seriously with John, she didn't notice that there was a person in front of her, and they bumped into each other. Alex sat down because she couldn't handle the wall-like hardness of the body she collided with. Muscles and Abs!!!

"Are you alright?" he asked while extending his hand to Alex. "Alright? probably not, I've been bumped into twice today, happy birthday indeed," Alex thought to himself.

Alex looked up. It seemed like her world stopped when she found out who it was. Same face, with the same car and of course same name, Jaze Raizzen Sebastian. "Nicole, where are you? You're just getting your cellphone, but it's taking too long. Something is happening to your friend here," John thought to himself while watching Alex and Jaze.

Because Alex took so long to come to her senses, Jaze held her by both arms to lift her up. Because of that, Alex returned to the state it had been staring at for a while.

"Jaze? What happened, bro? Alex?" Francis immediately started asking questions when he caught up with the two.

"So, your name's Alex? Nice to meet you," Jaze said with a smile, extending his hand.

Alex doesn't know why she feels like she's being boiled in hot water right now. She didn't even realize that her cheeks were as red as red lipstick.

"Does she talk? Hello, I'm Jaz-" he didn't get to finish what he was saying when Alex suddenly ran away. Nicole arrived just in time to be greeted by John.

"Let's follow your friend. You're so slow," John said, grabbing Nicole's hand and pulling her along, while she couldn't take his eyes off Jaze. They found Alex outside their classroom, restless and blushing all over.

"You know guys, what's your deal? Are you exhausting me? I've been going back and forth there, here," Nicole said, out of breath.

"But why does it seem like there's a fluttering feeling here?" John's teasing of Alex.

Nicole was clueless as she looked at the two. It's the first time she's experiencing being the one who doesn't know the gossip.

"John!" Alex' shouted. He laughed at her with a smile.

"So, are we going home now, or are you going to tell stories or not?" Nicole said to the two.

"Am I the one to say it or you, Alex?"

"Will you tell it or will it be a scandal?" Nicole added.

"Here it is, Nics, so annoying. We bumped into each other earlier," Alex said, annoyed yet confused.

"What?! Did Jaze bump into you? The famous Jaze Raizzen Sebastián?! You preceded me?"

"Nics"

"I'm just kidding. I'm just joking, right, love?" Nicole said with a laugh as she hugged John. "But here it is, Alex, aside from your foolishness, what I want to know is why you're acting all giddy, huh? You're redder than my lipstick. Just say it, I can let go, that's just who I am. I wish I had just been shot, right?" Nicole said again, and John lightly hit her.

"You're really crazy. I'm not getting butterflies, okay? Just a simple interaction, nice to meet you," Alex replied.

"Hmm, okay then. Alright, even if you're the queen of denial, Raizzen is yours. I'm ready to let go because John is enough for me. The jerk is getting all mushy again," Nicole said, pinching John's cheek, who also felt a thrill from her words.

"To be honest, you should have just told me to go home first, right? And I hope you're getting goosebumps from what you're saying, Nics."

"Geez, for your sanity, just grab Jaze already. You've had a change of heart, who knows, he might be your first kiss at the upcoming prom, right? I'm getting butterflies because of you, you gay," Nicole said excitedly.

"Yeah, speaking of which, there's still prom. I don't want to think about it, could it be Jaze?" Alex's whisper to herself was overheard by Nicole, who had keen ears.

"Oh, you got caught but not jailed HAHAHA. Is that what you call love at first sight, or did you make Jaze bump into you on purpose?" teasing from Nicole.

"Leave me alone"

While the three were talking outside the classroom, one of their classmates suddenly called out to them.

"Alex! Come in here to the room quickly, Francis is supposed to announce something."

As soon as Alex entered, Eunice immediately scowled upon seeing him. Nicole shot a retaliatory glance at her friend and grimaced before they sat at the front of the classroom.

"Stop me, or I'll really give that girl her place. It's so tempting to poke that eyes out," Nicole said with a hint of frustration.

"Let it go. That's just a cry for attention," Alex interjected.

"Is everyone here?" Francis's question that caught everyone's attention.

"Hell yeah. What were you going to say that made you gather everyone? Make sure it's important, don't waste my precious time," Eunice replied while retouching her make-up.

"Wow, Ms. grumpy, you really answered. I won't, promise"

"Aw, that's where the kapre and white lady started with us, they even have a baby now," one of their classmates said, and everyone laughed except Eunice.

"Oh, shut up," she said irritably, giving their classmate and Francis a dirty look.

Suddenly, the door of their classroom opened, and a man spoke from there. "Don't you dare start this meeting without me."

"Jaze, dude," Francis greeted him with a fist bump.

"Care to welcome me?" Jaze said with a smile.

"Alex!" Nicole suddenly shouted. In Alex's shock, she grabbed Nicole by the hair and glared at her.

"Hey, it's you! I never thought you were classmates with Francis. Nice to meet ypu again, Alex?" Jaze greeted as he approached Alex's spot, extending his hand.

Alex doesn't know what to do. She couldn't bring herself to look this person in the face due to shame and an inexplicable feeling.

"Can we stop those nonsense things? what's up, Francis, what's the important thing you want to say? You're wasting our time just like the others here," Eunice replied irritably to them.

"Attention seeker..." Nicole said.

"Are you saying something?"

"You probably heard it, right? Are you still going to ask, are you deaf?" Nicole immediately replied.

"Oops, that's enough. Just chill, guys, here it is. There's a party tonight at the house, a welcome party for my best friend Jaze. You are all invited and you can bring anyone you want, as many as you want," Francis said with a smile, pulling Jaze to the middle of the classroom.

"See you later guys," Jaze said while wondering why Alex didn't want to talk to him.

Eunice stood up and walked to the front, wrapping her arms around Jaze's.

"Jaze, let's go together? I'm sure you don't have a date yet, you probably have good taste in women, so I know you'll choose me. It's better to be famous and beautiful so you can trend immediately on Twitter and Instagram," she said in a sweet voice.

"She's such a show-off. If it lingers, you'd think it's been 30 years without eating. Should I make her face erase this blackboard later?" Nicole whispered.

"I'm sorry, but no thanks. I don't even know who you are, Ms. I don't need someone who's famous and beautiful but has a terrible attitude," Jaze said as he pulled his arm away from Eunice and walked out of the classroom.

Eunice's expression couldn't be described by what Jaze said to her. Nicole stood up and applauded it with a smile on her face. "Deserve," she emphasized and invited Alex and John outside. Eunice throwed everything she sees on the table of the chairs in front of her. Francis tried to stop her, but she just pushed him aside and walked out, looking furious.

"Such trashy behavior," Francis said to himself. "But yeah, it's beautiful," he added with a laugh while shaking his head.

Alex' POV

I don't know why every time he's around, it feels like my world stops and my courage disappears. Am I falling? Right away? I just saw him, but... it's too early to say that I love him when we barely know each other. But it's just puzzling, almost everyone likes Eunice because she's beautiful, smart, sexy, and very feminine, yet earlier, he didn't even hesitate to say that to Eunice. He has looks, he's kind, and he has muscles too. But, would he like someone like me? Why am I even worried about that? Whatever happens, love doesn't choose. Whether you're a woman, a man, or anything else, you have the right to love and be loved.

RING!! RING!! RING!!

"What is this, I'm getting all dramatic here. Who is this calling?"

"Hello?"

"Hello, who's this? And why do you have my number?"

"You've become a snob, and you forget so quickly. It's me, the one you bumped into."

Oh shit, it's Jaze.

"Uh, hello? Still there? Don't look down on me, please. You didn't really say much earlier when Francis announced it. Can I invite you to the party later? You'll probably go, right? Please answer, Alex."

"Yes, for you"

"Uh-"

Dude, what am I saying, get through this, Alex.

"For you, this fight is for you~ hehe"

"You're so cute."

"Is that also a pickup line?"

"No, you're really cute. Okay Alex, see you later. I hope to see you, bye."

He hunged up on me, this is rude, just kidding. Is this true? He himself called to invite me?! Omg, I might have a palpitation, calm me down Alex. What is this feeling I'm having? What are you doing to me, Jaze Raizzen?

Jaze' POV

I'm not that bad but I'm also not that good, in short, if the person is nice to me, then I'm nice too, and if not, then I'm not. That girl? Yes, she's beautiful, she's one of the most beautiful girls in the school I've ever seen. It's been a long time since I last visited, but her attitude? Worse than the worst. If it's just the two of us left in the whole world, it's better if she stays alone.

Alex, she's so attractive. No one would expect that she's masc. I can turn things, anyway. It's a good thing that she doesn't entertain just anyone right away, she's well trained.

- - -

"Wait a minute Jaze, why are you blushing?"

"Hey dude, who are you talking to over there? yourself? And who are you getting butterflies for, huh? What are you smiling about?" asked my friend Cyrus, who is always a bit out of it.

"I'm having a moment here alone."

"That's why I accompanied you so you wouldn't be alone, but who are you really getting excited about?"

"Enough"

"Enough? Who is that? Is that just a person? Why don't you tell us?"

Lord, I really don't know what to do with this friend of ours anymore, is it still possible?

"You know what, it's up to you, find someone else to talk to."

"Where are you going?"

"Francis, Boss still has something for me to do!"

"Take care, Jaze!" Tell enough I said hi!"

I just shake my head and laugh it off.

Author's POV

Nicole and John accompanied Alex home earlier, and Nicole stayed behind for a while until her dad arrived. Nicole prepared the food while Alex went upstairs alone.

"Food is done. What could that crazy person upstairs be doing?" Nicole said as she carried the food she had prepared upstairs.

She found Alex staring blankly at her bed, holding her cellphone. She looked at her friend's face and saw that her cheeks were turning red again.

"Hey you! You talked to Jaze, right? Confess!"

"Yeah, how did you find out? Did you give him my number?" quickly response by Alex.

"Nope. Hold up, I should be the one asking the questions. What did you talk about? Tell me the story now, or I'll stab you with this fork.

"Eh, he called and invited me to the party later."

Nicole screamed at what she said. Alex covered her friend's mouth.

"Hey, what's with your mouth?"

"Well, it's just so thrilling, that's why he really called. Oh, then what happened? I'm sure there's more, you're also flirtatious," Nicole said with a giggle.

"And then, you know what I said, I would go for him, but I found a way to ignore it, I just didn't know how to respond earlier."

"Come on, stop it Alexis the 3rd, I mean Alexa the second so you and your mom are the same. Your hair is so long. Don't make excuses, I know the flirtation you possess, you fool. It's quite amusing because, in any case, you will be happy on your birthday. I'm your number 1 shipper so you should treat me to lunch for a week."

"You're really have your ways. But thank you also because you and John are here for me today. Just make sure you and your boyfriend come with us to the party later," said Alex.

"Is it really just John and I who made you happy or will make you happy today? Maybe there's more, starts with the letter J. Have him pick you up, your boyfriend, I mean your future boyfriend," Nicole teased with a laugh.

"You know, just be quiet, Nics. You give meaning to things that don't need it," Alex said, laughing.

After chatting, they ate the food prepared by Nicole, and soon after, she said goodbye to prepare for the upcoming party at Francis's house.