BLIND DATE ( ENGLISH VERSION )

ALEXA’S POV

” Ladies and gentlemen, its look like we are finally completed, so let this reunion begin. We hope that you enjoyed the food in the buffet area because we are now going to the event hall. We will witness a melodrama that current students in our school chose to perform based on gossips we gathered or true story of our batch. The title of this melodrama is Blind Date,”

” Melodrama?” I confusedly asked Rhea.

” Yep. Well, since you never had time to check our group chat, I will explain. The organizer actually reached out to our classmates to share some unforgettable story on our time and chosen students will present that story. ” Rhea smiled while explaining it to me. I nodded.

Weird! I felt something strange about the title. It sounds familiar. A few minutes had passed before the emcee accompanied us to the event hall. When we arrived, everyone was mesmerized by seeing how beautiful the set-up was. It seemed like a big theater room; the only difference was there were no seats for the audience. I almost jumped off from where I was standing when the lights were off. But I was immediately amazed when I saw where the spotlight focused. It’s like a festival that has a lot of tables and chairs.

” Hey, can you let go of me? Who was that crazy man who asked to be my blind date?” The girl angrily asked while she was in handcuffs.

However, the two men did not bother to answer her. They just helped her sit down in front of a man. They did not say words when they put the handcuff on the chair. Then, they immediately left the scene. It was when I realized something and felt like something was stabbing my chest. This story is…

” Excuse me, are you pertaining to m— ”

* TSUP *

” Too noisy, ” he said with a smirk on his face

I heard different reactions from the audience because of what the guy did to the girl. He kissed the girl only on her cheeks, unlike what Ken did to me. The lights turned off again after that scene. I held Rhea’s arm because I felt like my knees were getting weak. Why did the organizers choose our story?

” Be my fake girlfriend,”

I gasped for air because of what I heard. Tears also started forming in my eyes because of the memories that came back because of this melodrama. I could not believe that fate was really playful. Six years had passed, but because of this melodrama, I felt like things happened only yesterday. The melodrama continued. But my mind was flying because of the memories I thought I had already buried in the past.

” Wait, that is the end.”Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

” Does it the ending?”

I came back to reality when I heard different protests from the viewers. According to what I understand, they were complaining about the ending of the melodrama, which I did not notice.

” Everyone, I know we all want to know the ending of this story. That is why we are calling here in the stage the sender of this story to explain to us about the ending,” the emcee happily said to calm everyone.

I did not know why my heart beats so fast when I saw Ken walking on the stage. I mean, I know that the story was about us, but there is something strange about the beating of my heart.

” Ahem! I just want to orient everyone that our story actually ended six years ago, but I felt like it only happened yesterday. Maybe it is because I still love her until now,” Ken sincerely stated.

Everyone shouted in excitement because of what he said. Even Rhea could not stop herself, so I looked at her. Tsk, I know she was one of the organizers, so I am sure she was an accomplice in this plan.

” I could not tell you how we ended, because it was not a beautiful ending to tell. So, I want to ask her if we can start our story again,”

My eyes glanced to the stage after hearing what he said. I secretly gulped when I saw him walking towards me while looking into my eyes sincerely. While he was walking, I could not help but shed tears because even if I did not admit it, my heart never forget the way I love him. It may be the reason why my relationship with James did not work.

” Alexa,” He sweetly called my name, which made my heart jump with happiness.

” It had been six years, but you are still the one I love. You know, I promised to myself that when we see each other again, I want to make things right. For the past six years, I spent it trying to make my past mistakes right. Finally, I am here in front of you asking if you could give someone like me a chance to show my love to you,” Ken sincerely said. Before I opened my mouth, I looked at where Cassie was. I saw her standing on the other side of the room. I could not help but remember our conversation three days ago.

>>> FLASHBACK

” How about Ken? Do you still love him?” I felt like my tongue rolled back because of Cassie’s question.

” Come on. Did you think I did not know he was reaching out to you?” A smile formed on her lips while asking me.

” I am sorry,” I looked down because at what she said. All this time, she knew.

” Look at me, Alexa. Why are you apologizing?” She asked. She held my chin and lifted it. Even so, I still remained silent.

“Will you not answer my question?” Cassie asked again while looking into my eyes.

” I m-mean, he contacted me, but I tried to avoid him until now,” I admitted.

” I did not mean about his reaching out. I was asking if you still love him?” She asked. I looked at her like I did not know how to answer her question.

” You know, even if you lie to me, I will know, so do not bother to try,” Cassie convinced me. I gently nodded in response to her question.

” Do not simply nod at me, I want to hear it,” She pretended to be irritated, which made me pout.

” Y-yes,” I stammered.

” They why not give it a try again?” Cassie asked.

” How about you?” I covered my mouth after that question came out of my mouth freely.

” About me and Ken, it was already ended. I already accepted it beside I know I would be only on the losing end if I tried to force it. Yes, maybe I will feel sort of pain when I saw the two of you being together again. But I could more handle it than letting the two of us be in pain,” She gently held my hand.

” If fate gives you another chance to start your story again with him, do not let go of that chance,” She thoughtfully added.

” Beside, you may regret it if you let it go,” Cassie jokingly stated. I hugged her because of what she said.

” Thank you, Cassie.”

>>> END OF FLASHBACK

I saw how Cassie gently nodded at me. She also mouths the word ‘go.’ I looked back to Ken, who currently waiting for my answer.

” Are you ready to write our story again?” I meaningfully told him. Ken’s smile became wider, and he hugged me tightly.

CASSIE’S POV

” Are you ready to write our story again?” Alexa meaningfully asked Ken. I saw how Ken’s smile became wider, and I realized I never saw that when we were together. He immediately hugged Alexa, so I looked away. I know that this is the most selfless thing I might ever do in my life. I am happy that I sacrifice for the happiness of my twin sister.

” Here” I looked up when I saw someone handing me a handkerchief.

” T-thank you,” I faked a smile while thanking him. Then, I wiped my tears using the handkerchief.

” They look so happy,” He commented, so I looked at where Ken and Alexa at. They happily talk with Rhea and Caleb.

” Yeah,” I said and looked away. I know that I prepared myself for this day, but it was still painful.

” Wanna go out?” I looked at him when he laid his hand. Even if I was not sure, I held his hand and walked our way out of the event hall.

No one dared to speak while we were walking to the hallway. I did not know why I joined him, but I knew I wanted to leave that place.

” Wow!” I was amazed when I saw the sunset here on the rooftop.

” It is beautiful, right?” He said.

” Yah,” I replied.

” Do you know why I love sunset?” I looked at him because of his question.

” Why?” I asked him.

” It was because sunset is a proof that even if the sun goes down, there still a moon that will shed light to our dark road. It just like telling me that it was all right. You did a great job and the best is yet to come,” I could not help but stare at him while he was happily looking at the sunset.

” The best is yet to come,” I repeated what he said, so he looked at me. I did not know the reason, but my heart started beating fast because of the way he looked at me.

” Believe on that. Your happiness is on the way,” He smiled while cheering me up.

” Thank you, James.”

TO BE CONTINUED!