I SILENTLY stared at the emptiness. I could see from the veranda the lights in the neighborhood. I gasped. How I wish I could be one of them --- an ordinary person who is free to live as normal.

I am KEINTH LUCAS HARRISON, from the best clan in the town of Sta. Monica. I have no friends, and I used to be alone since then. But I'd rather be like this, than let other people know my secret, or should I say .. My family's SECRET.

Forbidden Love!

"L-LUCAS. Maybe I'll be late .. "said Maxine. I just woke up.

"S-sorry ..." my embrace gradually loosened. I could barely hear anything but my deafening heartbeat.

I couldn t say anything. I am just looking at her face until she turned her back from me. Seemed I cannot move. I just stood and watched her leave for a moment .. I was barely touched on the left side of my chest. What the hell was that ?! Damn, why do I feel like I m getting worse and worse.

I don't want to go home because of Grandpa but it seems like I just want to lie down all day. I'm not feeling well. It's like I don't want to see Maxine first.

I lay down on the bed and buried my face in the pillow ..

..But no matter how I calm down myself that scene still comes back to my mind ..

Takti, etoh na naman 'yong puso ko.

Chapter 9