What started as a prank to shut friends up from their teasing resulted into an interesting turn of events for Luke and Mace. All it took was one smile, one laugh and one look from the "Miss Plain Jane" of their group to turn the "ruggedly cute" boy's world upside down.

But as a realist who analyzes people's actions to the tiniest detail, Mace isn't exactly the type of girl who is easily swept off her feet. And Luke, for all his good looks, isn't exactly smooth when it comes to confessing his feelings either. 

Will Luke be able to show Mace his sincerity? How will Mace gauge the depth of how Luke feels? And casting all these issues aside, will these two ever find their way to each other?

It's the summer of 1995 and this is the start of their love story.

Once Upon A Summer Day

As I continued walking towards the church, I saw Luke’s solitary figure sitting on the stairs. My heart skipped at the thought that he came earlier than the agreed time. A quick glance at my watch showed that it was still ten minutes to 2pm. 


He must have heard my footsteps as I quickened my pace because he promptly looked up. His face broke into a smile and I was alarmed at how my heart just started pounding like crazy when I saw the happiness in his expression. Traitor, I scolded all four chambers of my body’s blood pumping organ. 


“Hi Luke,” I greeted a little breathlessly when I reached him. “Sorry I’m a bit late.” 


He was grinning at me. “You’re not late Mace,” he said with a shake of his head. “It’s me who arrived earlier than the time we set.” He pulled my hand and in just a split second, I was already seated beside him on the stairs. I sat up with a start, blinking at his swift moves, which I have to admit were quite amazing. 


MACE: An Honest Mace is a Happy Mace