Aliyah Shane Nicolas started to change when her ex-boyfriend Lewis Mercado breaks up with her. In a snap, she became a fraternity leader and become popular on their campus. She almost rejects everyone around her including her best friend.
No one tries to approach her because of her bad temper and attitude, until one day, Ruzzel Jim Estrada, the well-known casanova on their campus made some ways to catch her attention. He started sending lots of letters, chocolates, and other stuff to her. Aliyah got so irritated. She confronted Ruzzel but it still didn't stop him from what he’s doing. He did everything just to win Aliyah’s heart. Until Aliyah got used to it so she just let it go.
One day, Lewis suddenly showed up at their school. He apologizes and wants to talk to Aliyah. Because of hatred, Aliyah chooses to ignore him and just grab the chance of being with Ruzzel. They pretended to have a relationship so that Lewis would stop chasing her.
The mock relationship gradually turned into real feelings. They were so happy and in love with each other until series of problems came up. Little did they know that Lewis is facing an incurable sickness and his life is near to end. Suddenly the blow of the wind changed, Aliyah chose to just forgive Lewis.
As the days went by, another event changed the happy life they had hoped for. Aliyah found out that it all just started with betting. Betting between Ruzzel and his friends. A bet wherein if Ruzzel were to be questioned, would be a big mistake. He really loved Aliyah and he didn’t think of anything he could get when she answered him.
But the question is, is Aliyah willing to believe him? Is she ready to give him another chance to correct a wrong start?

Mr Casanova Meets The Notorious Frat Princess

He decided to sit next to me. He also folded his umbrella and choose to get wet by the raindrops just like me. 


"I am supposed to ask you that. Why are you here Aliyah?" Ruzzel looked so serious right now and I'm not used to it. Where is his jolly face? I think I need that right now. 


I tried to hide my tears from him, but I failed because I cried even more. 


I am having a hard time and it hurts. I badly missed Joana. She is already beyond my reach but I refused to grab the chance. 


"Aliyah ..." I just felt that he hugged me. I suddenly stopped crying. Why is it like that? Somewhat I feel relieved, and this is wrong. I must be kicking and punching him right now but my hands were both frozen. 


I tried to let go but he just hugged me even tighter. 


"Whatever it is ... just cry it out. Just imagine that I am not seeing you crying." 


I just let him hugged me. We were both soaking wet due to the rain but ironically, I feel comfortable with his presence. 


"You know what Aliyah? I am happy right now. One of the things that I fear and dislike the most is seeing a girl crying. I just get reminded of my mom. I’m reminded of those pains, sufferings, and sadness she went through before she left us. But now, when I saw you, I lost my fear. I don't know why. I just can't explain how I feel. I’m sorry" 


The expression on his face was still serious. That distant look as he watched the rain pour down. 


"Where is your mom?" I just suddenly asked. Seems like, he suddenly felt sad when he mentioned his mom. 


"Up there." then he pointed out the sky. 


When I looked at it, I felt very sad again. 


“Maybe my mom is crying right now because of how her son turns out to be a disappointment right now. A son he raised in a perfect and best way is now a womanizer. A problem. Chaos. I don’t want to become like this. I hate being a Casanova” 


His eyes were fixed on the sky. The rain already stopped. 


“Maybe the sky cried because I did something wrong as well. I just leave my best friend for the second time around.” Somewhat, saying those things felt a little bit easier. 


We stayed there for almost half an hour. We’re just looking at the sky. 


Ruzzel stood up then ran towards the hidden stage at the right side of the park. He came back carrying a guitar. 


He smiled then sat down next to me. He started strumming the guitar. 


Now Playing: I and Joanna’s theme song. 


So, he was the one playing that song before? 


Seeing the other side of Aliyah made something knocks off my heart. I thought being brutal is all she can do in her life, but I was wrong. She’s fragile. She’s broken inside. She’s hurt. She’s in pain. But despite those, she chooses to be strong. She chooses to guard herself. 


Why does it seem that suddenly I have a change of heart? Why does it seem that I prefer helping Aliyah now than helping myself win the bet? 


Chapter Nine