William Johnson
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DING DONG! Cosette was placing a pot inside an oven when she heard the doorbell ring. She looked up for a moment and put the pot inside in a hurry. The doorbell rang once again, making her quickly take off the apron and mittens she was wearing. DING DONG! "Gosh…" she sighed lazily as she marched to the wired video intercom monitor near the entrance to check who it was. Outside was a handsome man in a fitted emerald button-down long-sleeve paired with cream-colored trousers. He had a leather brown belt…-
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Meanwhile, in an art gallery… "Wow…" A woman in a loose white shirt underneath a black and white flannel, matched with loose denim pants, stood in front of a painting. Her eyes studied the painting on the wall; it was a sophisticated art of a goldfish that looked like swimming in a still lake with water illuminating the moonlight. "This is pretty," she said upon sensing someone standing beside her. "You think so?" The first woman in a boyish attire and short hair turned her head to the side. There,…
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[ Young Miss, The Madam prepared many side dishes since she was happy you finished the last batch she made. She would be delighted if she heard you eat everything again. It was good for your health. She's been worried since you've been busy. ] "I just told Nanny Lucia I'm on a strict diet," Cosette sighed, holding a note she got from the refrigerator. She opened the refrigerator and wasn't surprised upon seeing it was full of food containers. "Seriously…" the side of her lips curled up into a smile.…
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"Say cheese!" "Cheese!" The camera flashed on Cosette and her friends as they took photos together. Maxen graduated with the highest honor and thus, the medals dangling around his neck. Meanwhile, Cosette graduated as the second, Luke as third, and Fay as fifth. "Congratulations!" Cosette faced the girls, hugging them (Sarah, Amie, and Fay) after taking a photo together. The three hugged her back, and when they let each other go, they held hands as they formed a circle. "So, what are your plans?" asked…
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"Nothing." "I don't believe you." Cosette narrowed her eyes, pushing herself up until she was standing before Maxen. "Maxen, what are you planning?" "Nothing." Maxen shook his head, but Cosette quirked a brow and took a step closer. "Cosette, it's really nothing." "I don't like secrets." Cosette bent over until her face was a few inches from his. "I get nervous when I feel like you're up to something and you won't tell me." Maxen assessed her face, which was just inches from his before he blurted out.…
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"So don't be sad, Cosette. At least, don't let me know you are." Cosette pressed her lips to stop them from stretching from ear to ear. Her communication with Asher was minimal because she had to consider Maxen's feelings. Still, hearing from Asher from time to time never ceased to put a smile on her face. Asher had grown; he still sounded arrogant, but she could feel he had changed a lot. "I guess that's a no," she mumbled, smacking her lips before closing the laptop on her desk. Cosette didn't think…
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[ Dearest Young Master Asher, How are you? I can't believe it's been a year since the last time we talked to each other. Did you notice? To be honest, I didn't notice. No offense. It was the last year of my high school journey, and it was hell. Exams were given here and there; we needed to maintain a good report to get accepted into the university of our choice -- on top of that, we still needed to pass the entrance exams and complete all the requirements to graduate. Hectic, isn't it? My friend told me…
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"Congratulations!" Sarah flinched when the three shouted happily. The blank looks on their faces were replaced with pride and happiness, watching them run back to her, with Fay holding the laptop. They say on either side of her, showing the list of names who passed the entrance exam. Sarah's eyes shook before she caught her full name on the screen. A deep exhale slipped past her nostrils, while Fay shook her excitedly. When Sarah turned her head, all she saw were Fay and Cosette grinning from ear to…
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Days and months quickly passed by in a blur. Cosette and Maxen didn't realize that the summer break was almost over, doing things with their friends to let time pass. Because the girls reconciled, they would usually hang out with Remo, Luke, and Maxen. Their little group wasn't as big as their first summer break, but their planned trip wasn't any less fun. If anything, they enjoyed it just as much — perhaps, even more — than the first time. And just like that, their last year in high school rolled in…
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If Cosette wasn't in her right mind, she would've pulled in Maxen the moment she saw him standing outside her room. Seeing him outside meant everything was settled. However, she realized they had to address this matter from the root. Hugging, kissing, and simply cuddling wouldn't put out the fire. It would only put a blanket on it, hoping it wouldn't get engulfed with the same fire immediately. "About what you said…" Maxen trailed off, turning his head to his side. Both of them were sitting on the edge…
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