Chapter 20: Chapter 20

LUCY

As I returned home, I was unable to ignore what Bruce had said regarding Vince's secret, and what is that? What's the secret, Vince? even exchange blows? Bruce didn't respond when I texted him a dinner invitation and a question about Vince's secret.

I then watched a movie alone in my room and spoke with my mother in the living room thereafter.

"How's the the school doing, dear?" mom asked to me

"I've just been discharged early because there's an event," I said to mommy

“Simoune isn't expected to enter at the same time as you, so why don't you two go for a stroll, Mommy?” mommy said

“Simoune has a boyfriend, thus she's occupied with her romantic life, so that's why.” I said to mommy

"Well, is that true? You're a female, and Bruce hasn't had a girlfriend yet? You two can get together," Mommy said.

“HAHAHAHHA!!!!! You won't believe what I'm about to tell you mom, but Bruce loves Simoune, and Vince is currently involved in Simoune.” I said

“Why didn't Bruce confess when the three of you had been together for so long?” Mommy asked

"I don't know about Bruce, but maybe he's shy." I said

“Hmmmm…. God will make a way if they are destined to be together.” Mommy said

Mama was right, but what if Vince really is the one for Simoune? Bruce is unable to stop it. It's foolish! It's unfortunate that Bruce is frail.

Bruce didn't pick up when I tried to contact him again from my room when I walked upstairs. Because I'm considering what Bruce claimed to be Vince's secret, I'm restless. What is that, exactly? I was unaware that I had dozed off while thinking.

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It's terrible that I don't eat dinner when I wake up early in the morning. I quickly walked downstairs to the kitchen and made food. As a result of her constant insistence that it's best if I sleep so I may eat when I wake up, my mother does not have the habit of waking me up when I am sound asleep.

I was cooking when I thought of Bruce, so I pulled out my phone to see whether he had responded to my texts. However, nothing has changed, so I tried to call, but it says it cannot be contacted. Where is that person!!!??? I just sat in the living room and watched a movie while I ate the food I prepared because I will go to school later.

A few hours later, Daddy and Mommy looked startled when they woke up, and I was early to the living room.

"Did you get up early today?" Daddy asked

"Daddy, I went to bed early yesterday as well, and I skipped dinner, so I'm up early this morning." I said

“That's good!! just have breakfast once more to fill up,” said Daddy.

Following that, Daddy and Mommy went to the kitchen as I continued to watch the film. I walked up to the room to take a shower and get dressed after a little while. I tried to call Bruce after I got out of the shower, but he was still unreachable downstairs.

“I'm going to start driving a car now, Daddy.” I said to daddy

"Why isn't Bruce here?" daddy asked

"No dad, I didn't get a chance to talk to him till yesterday." I said to Daddy

“Bruce might just be busy, so feel free to use your car in the garage,” Daddy said

I quickly fixed myself and loaded the car with my belongings. Driving is enjoyable for me because it's been a while. It's very aggravating that Bruce can't be reached.

I bid my parents farewell after removing the car from the garage.

“I'm leaving now, Mom and Daddy, so I won't be late for school.” I said

"Be careful driving, I can take you to school if I'm not at work," said Daddy.

"That's fine, Daddy," I said

I gave my parents hugs and kisses before getting in the car. I really regret driving. I'm only moving slowly because I'm concerned about being run over.

It's incredibly bothersome because I haven't arrived at school despite having been on the trip for 30 minutes; fortunately, I got up early. I abruptly stopped when Simoune called.

“Be careful on the drive, I can't keep up with you anymore," Simone said.

The phone call abruptly ended. Simoune is so bizarre that I'm still unsure how to operate a vehicle.Apparently, she thought Bruce was with me.

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When I got to the school a short while later, I hurriedly went inside the room to look for Bruce, but he wasn't there. He would be late if he came in since I checked the clock and it was 9am. I quickly asked Simoune if he had seen Bruce or had any updates.

"Have you seen Bruce? Do you know where he went?" I asked

"I thought you were together, but we don't talk, so I have no idea where he is." Simoune said

"I'm anxious since I haven't been able to reach him since morning." I said

"Maybe his phone's low on battery; try again later," Simoune said

Bruce, where are you!!!? I worry that it may have gone. Even though he was too lazy to study, he was present.

SIMOUNE

It doesn't appear like I'm late because I just woke up at 7am. When I quickly checked my phone, I saw that Vince appeared to be still asleep.

“Good morning, Love!!” I texted

After texting Vince, I walked downstairs to get myself some coffee and found Nanny Lily just waking up.

“You woke up early,” Nanny Lily said to me

"That's why even I was amazed because I woke up early" I said

"You woke up early because you were too concerned about Vince," said Nanny Lily.

"Just worried, Nanny Lily," I said.

I had coffee first, then Nanny Lily gave me breakfast. I got a text from Vince after I finished my meal.

“I'll pick you up later, good morning," Vince said.

I stopped responding to him and hurried up to the bathroom to take a shower. It was still early in the morning, so after having a shower, I applied makeup. When I had completed everything, I headed downstairs.

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After some while, I heard Vince's motorcycle horn, so I quickly said Nanny Lily farewell.

"Nanny Lily, I have to go." I said to Nanny Lily

“Simoune, take care” said Nanny Lily.

Even before I left the home, I waved at Nanny Lily. Vince put my helmet on as soon as I left the house. That his black eye has healed is a wonderful thing. Bruce should be held accountable for punching Vince. I recalled contacting Lucy before I got on Vince. So I pulled out my phone and called her right away.

“Be careful on the drive, I can't keep up with you anymore," I said.

After saying that, I instantly disconnected the call, so she didn't have time to respond to me. Bruce still won't get my attention because of what he did to Vince, which was wrong.

I was just giving Vince a big embrace and taking in the sights as we traveled.

I'm not used to Bruce being an enemy, but perhaps it's best if we ignore each other rather than endanger ourselves. He removed my helmet as soon as we got to Vince's school, took my hand, and led me onto the grounds.

Despite being irritated, I'm ecstatic about what Vince is doing. Vince's presence has helped me to relax, so I'm OK.

When we entered the room, Lucy promptly approached me to ask

"Have you seen Bruce? Do you know where he went?" Lucy asked

"I thought you were together, but we don't talk, so I have no idea where he is." I said

"I'm anxious since I haven't been able to reach him since morning." Lucy said

"Maybe his phone's low on battery; try again later," I said

What happened to Bruce? Why isn't Lucy able to call him? It seems that what he did to Vince was wrong, and he should be held accountable for it.

Despite having a thing on Bruce, I was concerned about him but didn't feel like looking for him. You are aware that Bruce had to attend to an emergency, right? He then chose not to tell Lucy or perhaps he was busy with his daily activities. It stresses me out to think about him. Bruce didn't truly enter after class was over; perhaps he left for an emergency

After Vince and I had resolved the issue, we decided to bid Lucy farewell.

"Lucy, Vince and I are leaving." I said

"Is that so? Be careful. See you!." Lucy said

“Yes, thank you by the way, Did your dad drive a car to get you here or was it someone else?” I asked

"Who? Of course I drove a car, it's nice to be able to drive my car again after a long time," exclaimed Lucy.

“It's excellent that Tito let you, but be careful.” I said

“He has no choice because he too has worked and Bruce didn't pick me up." Lucy said

“Just be careful. Okay?” I said

I gave her a big hug and left. When Vince and I moved from her, I waved, while she was anxious to drive, I think it's a good thing Tito let her drive.

Vince put my helmet on as we moved toward the parking lot.

"Why didn't Bruce enter the school?" Vince asked

“I'm not sure, but maybe there was an emergency that stopped him from entering the school.” I said

"Hmmm is that so? Go ahead and get on the motorcycle" Vince said

We left the school right away. And during our trip, I gave him a hearty hug, with Vince around, I feel incredibly secure. He soothes me

LUCY

I was quite concerned because the lesson had ended and I was still unable to reach Bruce. Simoune informed me that she and Vince were leaving while I was packing.

"Lucy, Vince and I are leaving." Simoune said

"Is that so? Be careful. See you!." I said

“Yes, thank you by the way, Did your dad drive a car to get you here or was it someone else?” Simoune asked

"Who? Of course I drove a car, it's nice to be able to drive my car again after a long time," I exclaimed.

“It's excellent that Tito let you, but be careful.” Simoune said

“He has no choice because he too has worked and Bruce didn't pick me up." I said

“Just be careful. Okay?” Simoune said

She gave me a hug before leaving with Vince. Where might I find Bruce, I wondered.

So I made the choice to visit his home, So I know where he is. I went to the parking lot and attempted to call him, but I was unable to do so.

I was considering Bruce's options as I was driving and wondering why he didn't come in. Did he have an emergency? I'll simply visit him to confirm in order to find out. I knocked on their door for a bit when I got there, and Tita eventually opened it for me.

"Oh Lucy, why are you here?" Auntie said

“Auntie, I just wanted to see whether Bruce was here since he didn't enter the school earlier.” I said

“He didn't come home yesterday, his dad and I also called him but we couldn't contact him. We thought you were going to be together" Aunt said

"No auntie, he merely drove me home yesterday and I couldn't get in touch with him after that." I said

"Precisely where did my son go?" Auntie said very concern

"Aunty, maybe he has other men. If so, he slept there." I said

"Maybe so, but why is it late afternoon and he hasn't yet returned?" asked Tita.

Even my aunt is concerned about Bruce's location, so I am unable to go any earlier. It appears that I acted incorrectly. They are also unfortunate because Aunt was unable to provide an update on his location.

Because Tita is so concerned about Bruce that she wants to call the police, I might join her here first. When pondering potential hangouts for Bruce. Since aunt couldn't be bothered to consider where Bruce was, I was able to calm her down.

Where are you, Bruce!!!???

SIMOUNE

Vince asked me right away as Vince and I were on the trip.

"Love, do you want to dine out right now?" Vince asked

"Of course, yes." I said

As it would take some time to get home directly, we instead headed to Starbucks in uniform. I came up with a plan to reduce our stress levels. Maybe we could take a staycation so the two of us can unwind.

He assisted me in dismounting the motorcycle when we got to Starbucks and removed my helmet. Holding hands, we entered Starbucks and placed our orders together. I made the choice to express my thoughts after we sat down.

“Why not take a staycation because the class is about to end and we are going on vacation?” I asked

"That's a great idea! Where are we staying?" Vince asked

"I'm thinking of Boracay." I said

“That's okay, sweetie! How about we arrange something for the two of us?” Vince said

"Yeah, so that we may spend more time together." I said

We both grinned as we considered the trip I was organizing. That's better so we can unwind since it's incredibly difficult after the vacation because it's our fourth year. They might insist on coming, therefore I might not inform Lucy about staying, So that Vince and I can enjoy each other, we should be the only two there. It's great that we're staying home for a week, or maybe even 4 days. Our staycation is thrilling since we just have a few days left until vacation!

We finished our meal and left Starbucks right away. Vince didn't say he was going anywhere as I had assumed he would offer me to join him.

"Love, I'm taking you to you right away. I have to go visit a buddy tonight." Vince said to me

"That's fine, as long as you drive carefully, we spend the day together and that's nice." I said

"I'll treat you tomorrow!" Vince

"You don't have to" I said

He drove to the house with me wearing a helmet. I tightly embraced Vince's back since the wind was chilly. I got along great with Vince. I'm so grateful you're my boyfriend.

He waved me off as soon as we arrived home.

“I love you, take a rest when you come in, and I'm going, okay?" Vince said to me

“Relax too, after you see your friend, I love you too.” I said

I was given hugs and kisses by Vince before he rode off on his motorcycle. I quickly made my way to the room after entering the house and lying down. Only a few minutes later, Vince texted me.

“Go to sleep, I love you; I'm at my friend's place,” Vince texted

"I love you too, but be careful! Okay?" I texted

I didn't realize I dozed off with my phone in my hand.