PAST UNCOVERING

After a week after the engagement announcement and before the semestral break. Gwen, we're back to her dorm. She hasn't talked to your dad again, the last thing she knows is he was in Spain for some business meetings.

Hey~~ Zoe and I are going to the spa, want to come with us? Zarah asked you.

Yeah sure~~ you said, and stand up from your bed and change your clothes.

That's right, you need to relieve your stress. Zoe said as she pulled you.

You were on your way to the spa when your phone rang.

"Ice" Gwen said and answer the phone.

Are you in your dorm? Ice asked

Nope, I'm going out with Zoe and Zarah, girl bonding. you said

Ah, really, that's good, have fun call me when you are back at your dorm. Ice said

Okay, Gwen said before ending the call.

Awwe, this couple, stop being sweet! Zoe said which made you laugh.

sorry, not sorry!! you said while laughing

w-wait this was not the same spa that we used to go with? Gwen said as soon as you get off the car.

Nope, this is a new one. I heard from my classmate that they are good so I want to try them here too. Zarah said

"You will like it here Gwen, promise," Zoe said

"Okay," you said as you enter the spa.

You enter the spa and one woman welcomes you.

"We want to try your whole body pampering spa," Zoe said

S-Sure~~ the woman said

What's wrong ma'am? you asked the woman who keeps on staring at you.

A-ah nothing, I just found you beautiful. the woman said

"Oh, thank you" Gwen said and smile

"Stop complimenting her ma'am " Zoe said and laugh

The woman called two more girls that will assist Zoe and Zarah.

This way Miss Gwen, I'll be the one who will---

Oh, how did you know my name? Gwen asks the woman

Ah, i-i overheard it while you were getting inside.

ahh okay, Gwen said while looking at the lady whose face looks strangely familiar to you.

Ma'am, have we met before? Gwen asked

I don't think so, why did you ask?

ah, nothing, it's just you look familiar. Gwen said

"I don't think we've met before" the woman replied

Never mind. Gwen said and smile

Ahh, that was so relaxing. Zoe said while they were going back to the dorm.

Indeed it is. Zarah said

Hey, Gwen are you okay? Zoe said

Ah, yes. Gwen said and smile

Are you okay girl?

Yeah, I was just thinking about something, you said and smile

"I wish you knew how much I regretted letting the two of you go. You grew up such kind and beautiful just like your brother." the woman whispered

TSSk~~ she's wasting her time staring at those pictures again. As if you'll get anything from staring at those pictures. I'm going to make lots of money from them and I will start with the princess of the family. said an old man before drinking his beer

Have you talked to your brother yet? Ice asked while you were both sitting on the bench in the garden inside HSU.

No, not yet, Even my dad. Gwen answered while playing with Ice's finger.

You should try to at least talk to them. Zeke said

I don't know. They didn't even try to call me. Gwen said

I want to eat ice cream cake. you suddenly said

Let's go out then. I know a good place where they sell a very good ice cream cake. Ice said

"Let's go!" Gwen said as she pulled Zeke

Ohh, I'm so full!! Gwen said while they were walking back to the school.

It's because you finished 3 orders of ice cream cake. Zeke said

Haha! Gwen said

They were about to cross the street when they bumped someone.

"Oh, I'm sorry Ma'am are you okay,?" Zeke said as he helps the woman stand up.

Oh, Ma'am. Gwen said

Do you know her Mint? Ice asked Gwen

Yes~ She works at the spa that Zoe and Zarah went up to yesterday.

Ahh, are you okay ma'am? Gwen asked the woman

Yes.

I-I have to go. the woman said before walking away

That's strange. Gwen said

What's wrong? Zeke asked

What is she doing in this area, it's way too far from the place where she works. Gwen said

Maybe she meets someone here. Zeke said then hold your hands.

Come on let's go back. Zeke said

You followed him but took a glance at the woman who is also staring at you.

After sending you back to your dorm, Zeke said that he's meeting with Niccolo You just hope that they can fix their problem. Gwen was lying on her bed thinking about the woman she met, she really doesn't know but she feels a little strange to her. Gwen was about to sleep when you hear your phone ring.

"Gwen" you hear your brother's voice.

"G-gege" You smiled when you hear his voice

Can we talk, I'm here outside your door. Roi said

Oh, Okay. Gwen said and then run towards the door and there you saw your brother standing in front of your door.

Gege, when did you come back? Those were the words that came out of your mouth.

About 30 minutes ago, I came here straight from the airport. Roi said

Oh, no wonder you look tired. Come in, the girls are not here. Gwen opened the door for your Roi

Gwen, Don't you miss me? Roi asked

Because this brother of your misses her sweet sister so m--

Gwen run towards Roi and hugged him tightly.

Me too Gege, I miss you too!! Gwen said and cried

shh~~ Don't cry. I'm sorry for everything that happened on your birthday. But don't worry Gege and dad already take good care of it. Roi said as he taps Gwen's head.

R-really? Gwen said

Yes, So you better call dad, our old man is so worried that you'll hate him forever. Roi said

I'm not mad at dad, In fact, I can never be. Gwen said

Then call him. Roi said before yawning

Are you tired gege? Go rest here in my bed. I'll sleep in Zoe's bed instead. Gwen said

Okay, Roi said as he jumped in your bed.

A few more minutes Roi is sleeping soundly on your bed. You smiled and fix the blanket on him.

You took your phone out and dialed your father's number.

Dad, Gwen said when your father answers your call.

Princess!! your dad said

Are you busy dad? Can I talk to you? you asked

Of course!! I always have time for you!

Are you still mad Dad? your dad asked

No, I told you I was not mad. Gwen said

Really? don't worry my princess Dad already take good care of everything,

I know~

How did you know?

Gege told me, he's here in my dorm. Gwen said

Ah, Really, Okay, I'll meet you once I'm back. your father said

Okay Dad, Bye. Gwen said and ended the call.

Gwen smiled and look at Roi who was peacefully sleeping on her bed.

You were about to sleep when your phone rang. You answered it when you saw Zeke's name on the screen.

"Hey Ice," you said

Ohh, my mint seems so happy. Zeke said

Yes, I already made it up to my dad and my brother. Gwen said

Really? did you talk to them already? Zeke asks

Yes, Roi gege came here to my dorm straight from the airport and currently sleeping in my bed. And I just finished talking to my dad. Gwen said

That's great. Zeke said

You should sleep now. it's getting late. Zeke said

Yes, you too. stop playing games and sleep already. Gwen said

Yes, boss, goodnight!

Goodnight. Gwen said before ending the call

It's the end of the semester, your back at your house, good thing your mom is out of the country.

Gwen, you've got a mail. Lady Jean said as she enters your room.

oh, thank you, Lady Jean just leave it there. you said while you were inside the bathroom.

You're going out Gwen? Lady Jean asked

Yes, Lady Jean. you answered

Are you meeting Zeke?

No, Lady Jean, I'm just going out to buy something, Zeke's meeting his friends today. Gwen said

Ah, Okay, I'll leave the letter here on your table then. Lady Jean said before leaving your room.

You went out of the bathroom and you saw the envelope on your table. You pick it up and put it back in your drawer. You decided to read it later.

You were walking around the mall when you receive a call from Zeke.

ICEEE~~~ you answer the call

Where are you Mint? Zeke asked

Hmm, I'm at the mall, I'm going to buy something for my Photo Craft. You? Are you with others?

Hmm~ I'm on my way to meet Leo. Zeke said

Ahh really~~

Yes~ Take care okay. Zeke said

I will, I'm heading home after buying some stuff. Gwen said before Zeke ended the call.

Gwen was walking out of the mall when she saw a woman bump into someone, which made her fall from the ground.

Ma'am, are you alright? you said as you walk to her and help her stand up.

Y-yes, thank you. the woman said

Oh, it's you again Ma'am. Gwen said when she saw the woman's face.

Are you okay ma'am?

Yes, I'm okay.

Oh, your knees are bleeding!!! Gwen said

I-its o-okay it's not that bad. the woman said

No, it might get infected. Gwen said as she calls her driver

Take this to the car and go get the first aid kid. Gwen said

Come on Ma'am. Gwen said as she pulled the woman to the nearest bench.

"Here's the First Aid Kit Miss" the driver said

Thank you. Go wait for me inside the car. I'll go after I finish this. Gwen said

It's okay! The woman said as I tried to clean her knees

It's okay ma'am. this won't take long. Gwen said as she started to clean the wound.

Done! Gwen said after putting the plaster to the woman's knees.

Thank you so much, Gwen. the woman said

It's nothing, ma'am. Are you going home now? Gwen asked

Ah yes~

Come on then, I'll take you home. Gwen said as she pulled her to stand up

Ah, It's alright, I'm okay now! the woman said

I'll take you home. Come On! Gwen said as she pulled her to the car.

Tell me where you live and I'll tell my driver to drive you home. Gwen said

Where here Ma'am. Gwen said as they stop in the street the woman said.

T-thank you Gwen. the woman said

You're welcome, Ma'am. Gwen said as she helps her get off the car.

We'll go ahead Ma'am. Gwen said as she said goodbye to the woman as she slowly closes the window of the car.

Gwen looks at the woman who's still looking at you and walks slowly inside the small alley. You were so confused why you are so eager to help the woman when you don't know her name. You don't know why but you feel so warm when you are with her. She was in deep thought when you hear her phone ring.

Yes? you answered when you saw Zeke's name

Are you home now mint? Zeke said

Hmm, I'm on my way home. you answered

Oh~ I thought you'll just have to buy some stuff and go home? Zeke said

Yes, But something happened.

what happened? Zeke asked

Don't get paranoid, I just saw the woman we met last week the one I told you I met at the spa.

Yes~ what happened?

Someone bumped into her which made her fall to the ground and hurt her knees. So I helped her and take her home before going home.

Awe, my girlfriend is so kind! Zeke said

haha, No, I don't know but I feel so warm when I'm with her. Gwen said

You're being so sentimental now. Zeke said

No, I'm not, haha I'm hanging up now. I'm home now I'll call you later. Gwen said

Okay, I Love You Mint. Zeke said

I love you too. Gwen said and ended the call

After finishing your scrapbook. Gwen decided to take a warm shower, she called Zeke and talk to him for almost thirty minutes until you both decided to sleep.

You were about to sleep when you remember the mail you receive earlier today. So you went up to your drawer and take the letter and sit on your bed.

Who could this be from? Gwen asked herself as she opens the letter.

But you were confused when you saw nothing inside but a picture of a woman but the face was covered with markers.

"Do you want to see her face? To see what your REAL mother looks like?"

Gwen, drop the picture after reading the note at the back of the picture.

All of a sudden you felt scared if it was real or if someone is tricking her again, so you pick up the picture again and hide it inside your drawer. You were afraid that just like before it was just a trick against you for them to get some money.

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