[October 24, 2016]
Azalea's POV,
The three of us went in the restroom. Upon looking at my reflection into the mirror, I spoke, "You know the ring I received from Zack? I lost it and I couldn't find it at home."
"What? Does Zack know about that?" Maica asks, putting her comb into her bag.
"No, I didn't tell him," I answered as we head out the restroom.
"Then what are you planning now?" Krystal asks.
"I planned on buying a new one and tell Zack what happened but I couldn't find that kind of ring," I reply as we stepped out the restroom.
"Just where the hell did you lost that ring? You should've treasure it since it's from Zack." Maica rolled her eyes.
"I know it's my fault. Actually, I planned on wearing the ring inside that box to become officially in a relationship with Zack, but unfortunately I lost it." I facepalm myself.
"You can still say yes to his courtship without wearing the ring, then tell him that you lost it," Krystal suggests as we turn left, leading to the main gate where the buses are.
The competition will begin later at 9 o'clock in the morning. Our school decided to leave at the exact time of 8 o'clock so we'll get there before the time.
"Took you so long," Ava started, glaring at us. "Get in the bus, quick!"
Frantically, we hop inside the bus, searching for a seat. Both volleyball girls and boys are inside. I was about to take my seat but Ava suddenly called me.
"You'll sit here Aza. Maica and Krystal will sit next to each other," she commanded seriously from outside the bus.
The three of us look at each other and nod as we all took our seats. Ava is being stern today. Probably because the tournament is starting.
Leaning my head against the window, my phone suddenly vibrated.
From: Zack
We'll be seeing each other in our academy! I can't wait to see you there! Goodluck to the both of us!
Smiling, I type my reply and send it. We'll use Hakone Academy's courts in this competition.
Putting back my phone into my bag, Ava and the driver went in as the door closed.
"Okay everyone, did you bring everything with you?" she asks as the driver took his seat.
"Yes!!" We all answered in unison.
"That's good, then we'll departing!" she announces, whispering something to the driver.
Rico's POV,
[October 7, 2016]
"Azalea you drop something!" I shout, picking up the red box she drops awhile ago. I was about to run to her but she's already gone with her car.
Tilting my head sideways, I stare at the red box. What is this?
Mechanically, I went to our mansion. Changed my clothes, eat dinner and went to bed. I didn't bother to stay longer in the sala since I know my father won't stop asking me about Azalea.
"What the hell is this box?" I asks to myself. Despite the curiosity in my head, I didn't try to open it.
[October 24 2016]
I'm inside the male restroom, fixing my hair. I'm currently holding the red box I picked up last two weeks, and now I'll give it back to her.
Once I'm done, I went off the restroom, not expecting to see Azalea and her friends. I was about to approach her and give this red box of hers, but suddenly I stopped.
"I know it's my fault. Actually, I planned on wearing that ring inside that box to become officially in a relationship with Zack, but unfortunately I lost it."
That's the only word I heard before they completely gone. There's a ring in this box? Frantically, I open the box, seeing a silver ring inside. Wait, this ring is from the business branch of Tandea Heritage. The rank 2 billionaire family.
Does that mean Azalea bought this? No, if she was planning on wearing this to say yes to Zack, then probably it's from Zack. However, where the hell did he buy this? And how? I know he's not from a billionaire family and this ring is really expensive.
I don't know what suddenly came in my mind. But I suddenly thought of hiding it, so Azalea won't say yes to Zack.
Azalea's POV,
[October 24 2016]
"Wow their academy is really huge!"
"I'll transfer to this school next school year!"
"Woah!"
"Line up!" Ava commands, motioning us to follow her. "Since our first game is 9:00, I'm telling y'all to change into your uniform as soon as we got in the gym, got it?"
"Got it!" we replied.
We went inside the gymnasium and immediately changed into our jerseys. Ava told us to huddle and she'll tell the rotation. Our opponent is Santo Agustino Senior Highschool. Yes my old school.
"Okay let's go Layceum!" Ava drop her hands and we place ours onto it.
"Fight!" we shouts before we ran towards the court.
The competition will now begin!
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[October 26, 2016]
Note: If you're curious about what happened in two days competition, you can read that on The Heir Series 2 after this book, but on another POV, since Azalea isn't the main character anymore.
Third Person's POV,
Azalea invited her friends including Zack and Rico to their mansion to celebrate for making up in the finals. Both volleyball girls and basketball boys from Layceum didn't win but they had a chance to fight against the winning school.
"I've prepared the garden Señorita," manang Lourdes said, making Azalea to nod.
"Thank you Manang, can you tell the other maids to put the foods here already?" she asks, typing on her phone.
"Sure señorita, excuse me." Lourdes bow her head, proceeding inside the mansion.
After few minutes, the maids arranges the foods onto the table. Azalea commanded them to go inside and open the gate when the doorbell rings.
"Wow!" Leonel placed the food he bought onto the table, gawping around the garden.
"We didn't win but you prepared a lot huh." Maica chuckles.
"Of course! I don't want y'all to starve." Azalea chuckles, shifting her gaze at Zack and Rico who're talking to each other.
"Hey you two, come here!" She motioned her hand, taking out her phone. "Let's have a selfie."
"Wait for me!" Leonel ran towards them.
Azalea take four shots before they decided to eat. Anthony couldn't come with them, since he needs to attend their family gatherings.
"Krystal could you hand me the chicken?" Azalea asked.
Krystal was about to get the plate but Zack and Rico suddenly hold it. The two men look at each other, fighting who will hand the plate to Azalea.
Narrowing his eyes, Leonel snatches the plate from them, handing it directly to Azalea. "Here."
"Thank you." Azalea chuckles as she got the plate. She darted a glance at the two as she shook her head disappointedly. The two are still glaring at each other.
"Ehem." Maica cleared her throat, snatching their attentions. "I accepted the results but it's still frustrating."
"Well, we couldn't do anything about it. Their ace is really talented." Krystal shrugged, munching her food.
"Krystal is right. Honestly, I thought she was not the ace since she didn't play in the first game," Azalea uttered, chewing the chicken.
"At least you won the first game, compared to us we didn't win any quarter. Damn their hotdog mvp," Rico snarled, which made them laugh except to Zack who just curved a smile.
"He's really good no? No wonder plenty of girls are die over heels for him." Azalea nodded.
"But still got rejected by the person he likes," Leonel blurted, laughing.
"Oh? He has someone? Do you know who?" Azalea asked nosily.
"I don't know." Leonel shrugged.
"But how did you know he got rejected if you don't know the girl?" Maica asked, furrowing her eyebrows.
"I just heard from his friends," he answers.
After eating, they went inside the game room. They play plenty of online games while still talking about what happened in the competition.
"Guys excuse me I gotta use the restroom," Azalea mutters, proceeding to the restroom.
After she uses the restroom she went outside and got shock for a moment, seeing Zack waiting for her outside.
"You scared me. Why are you here? Are you going to use the restroom?" Azalea asks.
Zack didn't respond. Instead, he threw himself to the señorita, hugging her tightly.
"Finally I got a chance to be alone with you. I miss you my señorita," he whispers.
Azalea gulped as she hugs him back. "I miss you too Zack." She pulled out from their hug. "Stop pouting, you look like an idiot hahaha!"
"Really?" He pouted more, making Azalea to laugh.
"Yeah."
Smirking, Zack suddenly haul her, pressing her lips against hers. Azalea didn't have a chance to speak and let herself get dominated by the person she loves.
Gingerly, Zack nudge her against the wall, wrapping his arms around her waist. Azalea let out a soft moan as their tongue play with each other.
Little did they know, Rico unexpectedly saw them kissing. The Señorito smile bitterly, clutching his chest.
He suddenly felt an excruciating pain inside his chest, seeing the person he loves being comfortable with another man.
He wipes the tear on his cheek as he went back in the game room.
"Oh I thought you're going to use the restroom?" Maica asks, munching the chocolate.
"No, I just answered a phone call," Rico lied, faking a smile as he proceeds to Leonel. Maica watched his back before she shift her gaze at Krystal.
After few minutes the two went inside the gaming room normally as if nothing happened outside.
"Hey Aza do you know this game?" Leonel asks excitedly, showing a dvd.
"I don't know, my cousin just gave that to me." She shrugged.
"Come on let's play!"
They all started playing the game. It's a horror game, expecting that there's plenty of jumpscare. They all laugh while playing.
Rico steal some glances at Aza and the señorita look so happy with Zack. He just ignores it and continue playing the game.
Maica rolls her eyes upon noticing Rico. She went near him and says, "Come on you're her suitor too. Go make a move."
Rico look at her and smile. He went closer to the señorita and play along with her. Azalea didn't mind it and just enjoy playing with all of them.
"Take care!" Azalea waves her hand as the four hop in their cars.
"Hey Azalea! Don't forget to sleep early, we have quiz tomorrow," Krystal reminded.
"I know I know!"
"Hey Zack let's go!" Rico shouts, waiting for Zack to sit on his motorcycle.
"I'm preparing my motorcycle, can't you see?" he snarled, revving up the engine.
"Well then we'll leave!" Leonel shouts, revving up the engine as he drove off.
"Bye Aza!" Maica waves her hand, following Leonel.
Krystal waves her hand too before she follows the two. Rico stare at Azalea's eyes, winking.
"Bye bye!" He waves his hand, darting a glare at Zack as he follows the others.
Azalea chuckles, shifting her gaze at Zack. "How about you? Aren't you going?"
"Kiss me first." He pouted.
"We already did that. You should go home," Azalea commanded sternly.
Zack giggles, stretching his hand and was about to tap Azalea's head, but they suddenly heard a noise inside.
"Manang!" Azalea's eyes widen, running towards her.
Zack immediately went off of his motor, helping Lourdes to stand up. "Are you okay manang?"
"Yes thank you señorita, Zack." She bob at the two, trying to pick up the tray, but Zack already picked it up.
"What happened manang?" Azalea asks worriedly.
Lourdes took the tray from Zack and says, "My feet slip, sorry for the commotion."
"No no no, it's fine manang. You should go inside and rest okay?" Azalea reminded worriedly.
"Yes I will señorita, please excuse me." She bow her head, proceeding inside the mansion.
The two look at each other as they sigh. They went back outside, so Zack can now take his leave.
Upon getting nearer the gate, the two suddenly stopped from walking. Azalea's eyes widen in shock and fear, seeing the two person she didn't expect to come.
Zack suddenly felt terrified. He swallowed a lump, trying to move, but he's completely frozen on his position.
"What's the meaning of this, Azalea?!" Senior Andrew shouts in rage.
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