"I believe that
Dreams come true
Because mine did,
When I met you."

PLAYLIST- Hello
By Adele

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POV of Veronica

Cold water dripped down my hair as I stood immobilised where I was. I can see every eyes on my vulnerability.

Why me? Did I do something wrong to someone or is it my past life sins that everyone misunderstands me.

I saw Peter holding Rachel's hand and taking her out of the restaurant, leaving me here to cherish my fate.

I, Veronica had never been defeated by others then why is it that now I feel the most defeated? Did I deserved this?

My vision started to get distorted as I felt tears pooling in my eyes.

No, I can't breakdown in front of the people, I confidently walked out of the restaurant and chose the isolated road where no one see my weakness. Were no one can see my crying.

I heard the lightning streaks on the sky followed my heavy downpour.

Good, that even the heaven is crying along with me.

I am heartbroken, only now I understand I understand the worth of making a mistake.

Between my on woes I heard my phone ringing, who could it be?

"Hello Uncle Ben."

""Miss, when shall I come to pick you up?"

"No need. You just go back from the doctors and get some rest. Peter is taking me for a movie so I'll come back with him."

"Okay miss. Take care."

I kept my phone back in my purse as I walked along the footpath. Suddenly I felt a sharp jerk in my left ankle as I tripped on the road.

Did it got sprained? Now how will I walk up to my home when this rain is falling all over my skin and making me shiver. Where will I go, luckily mom is in her office tonite but how will I make it up to my home. It will take me whole night.

I half dragged and half walked up to the brick lining on the outsides of the footpath, making an enclosure from the sea beyond it.

As I sat there I huddled my arms close to my body because my dress was sticking to my clothes, making me feel insecure.

I am back to the day when mom and me were thrown out of the house. Though the bone chilling rain didn't harmed me because mom was protecting me but the howling wind was enough to freeze all my senses at that time.

But now, I'm all alone. There is no one to protect me from this rain.

Why do I feel the need of love right now? Why do I feel the need of warmth of that secure body of my knight bear? Where are you my knight bear.....

POV of Caleb

I picked up the comics that the costumers read and kept them back on their respective shelves.

Unconsciously my eyes wandered off towards the entrance, searching for that kinky princess. Usually she come here to read comics by this time, I wonder where she is?

"Caleb, are you looking for someone?" I heard Miss Sia asking me.

The way she suddenly asked me the question, it startled me.

"Me? Oh..er...no. Who would I look for?" I said, shaking my head to brush away her thoughts.

She smiled and replied,"If you are looking for Veronica, then she won't be here today because she has to go sometimes else." With this she lightly tapped my shoulder and went to attend the costumers.

How did she knew that who am I looking for? Was it that obvious? And why do I feel so dejected on knowing that she won't be here today after all I have nothing to do with that princess.

I picked up the wiping cloth and headed towards the tables to wipe of the leftover French fries when I saw a girl in purple dress walking inside the remake centre opposite to our store.

It's Veronica!

I squinted my eyes to get a better view and saw her ascending the stairs within. Maybe she's going on the first floor.

I returned back to my work when Miss Sia came with a bunch of pamphlets in her hands.

"Caleb, here can you give away these pamphlets to the people in the restaurant?" She requested me.

We even have a restaurant above our comic store which is also one of the reasons why most of the people come here. I quickly grabbed those from her hand and replied energetically,"Sure, I will get ready with my costume right now!"

"Wait, what's wrong you? You have never been this excited to wear that bear costume?" She asked eyeing me suspiciously.

"Don't worry ma'am, its just that I want to complete my work so that I can go home fast to complete my assignments."

I guess that my answer was satisfactory enough because she nodded and left me with the costume.

As I gave the pamphlets to the people, I also continuously checked that what is Veronica doing. I don't know what's wrong with me myself. Sometimes I just feel like protecting this girl who looks bold as steel in front of people but actually is soft like a flower from inside.

Her delicate features, her funny ways, her fragile feelings...I feel protecting all of it.

I saw few servants presenting food items in front of her but she declined it.

Stupid girl, even though she acted as if she don't care but I can see her watching them eating through her mirror.

Every time she winced with pain whenever they combed through her tangled hair or when they removed her artificial nails, I felt like punching their faces.

Why do she needs to bear so much pain?

After she left, I returned downstairs and did my usual job. After few hours of my shift, I packed up my stuff and was stepping out of the store when it started raining.

Thank god that I checked the weather forecast and brought the umbrella with me. I opened it and went outside to stop a taxi.

Not even a single taxi was standing in the taxi stand and neither did any stopped for me.

With rain pattering on the road and making it hell slippery and when speeding car splashes water on my pants, I felt like going back to the store. But I need to complete my assignments so I decided to walk back my home after all it's not that far away from here.

As I was walking past the dockyard, I heard faint cries. I looked around and saw Veronica sitting all alone on the pavement, hugging herself tightly and drenched.

Impulsively I hid behind a tree and wore my bear costume after all I can't approach her without it. I am glad that I carried this umbrella. I opened it quickly and wadded towards her. 

I don't know why but suddenly I felt a tightening in my chest as I saw her sorrowful face and the moment she looked up at me with hope, it made me feel warm from inside...as if my life relies in her happiness.

"Where have you been bear knight?" She spoke and hugged me tightly, I coaxed her and patted her hair.

I'll let you cry, I'll let you shed your tears on me as long as it lessens your pain.

She raised her face towards me and said,"Bear knight, will you still love me if pain will be more than happiness?"

Why does this question feels like it has some deeper meaning? It feels like I had lost my connection with my feelings and it has all jumbled up in a pile of ribbon.

I nodded and then she huddled more tightly but I don't mind it in fact I am starting to like her face...I'm starting to like her childish ways....I'm starting to like......

"Mr. Bear, your hand is still so warm."

I smiled, it feels good that I can comfort her. I saw a wound on her ankle. I took out a bandage from the pocket on my bear costume's belly and put it on her wound as I kneeled and she covered both of us under the umbrella.

Now she was was smiling radiantly, even more radiantly then that moon on the sky. She is a moon for me on this earth. I really don't want this very moment to pass away fast.

If it could have been possible then I would have stopped it forever.

POV of Veronica

As I woke up, sun light danced into my room, I blocked its intrusion with my hands.

I guess I had a good sleep yesterday.

Wait, how come I ended up on my bed? I tried to recall everything that happened yesterday.

I grabbed my bear stuff toy and stared at it intensely.

"Bear knight, as I dreaming? You bought me home?" I asked it.

I looked at my ankle and saw a cute little hello kitty bandage.

Oh my god! It's for real!

I wonder who is that person? I need to thank him today.

To think of it, yesterday I suffered so much but that bear knight proved to be like a lucky charm for me. So lucky!

🎵 I'm a barbie girl, in a barbie world....🎵

My phone ringed, I am bored of this ringtone, I will change it today only.

OH MY GOD!!! UNCLE ZION!!

I cleared my throat before picking up the call and replied in my sweetest and sexiest voice;

"Hello? Uncle Zion!"

"Veronica, I'm at school, come and meet me soon."

"Huh?! Okay, I'll head over in a bit." I replied cheerfully.

Oh my god! The heaven must be on my side that they sent Uncle Zion to make my day!

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I made sure to open the door as quietly as possible, I want to give him a surprise.

I hid behind the wall and watched him run his skilled hands  through the clay of his sculpture. His lean body and sharp features are mouth watering and his jet black hair is my favourite. So glossy and so smooth.

What a sight......I feel like hugging him.

This is the real male idol. He's also part of Frances' family but why there's a big difference?

That dumb Peter Frances, go die!

I still remember when we first met at his wedding day. After Peter was spanked away by his dad, I was standing at the corner of the room with a gloomy expression.

He personally came to me with my little sandal and helped me put it on. He even assured me that he will surely bully Peter on my behalf.

So cute and such a gentleman!

Moreover when he was going to take his wedding vows with aunt, I held his hand and told him to wait for me till I become old enough to marry him.

The very thought of his smile and our first meeting makes my whole body shiver with excitement and my cheeks heat up like solar cells!

I walked up to him.

"Uncle Zion!"

"You're here." He said in his ever cheerful voice and wiped his hands with a cloth.

"Why would you want to come to Four Leaf College?"

"Oh just for you!" I replied while walking behind him.

"What do you mean?" He asked while laughing sexily. He placed his hands on his table while facing me.

"Student Veronica, the one with her own designer brand at the age of ten. Had an art exhibit at ten and can play the piano and cello. Such a talented girl, would you really come here to chase after my nephew Peter?" He asked me.

So impressive that he really remembers everything about me!

"Isn't that a pity?" He stated. Is he trying to say that....oh my god.

I placed my finger on my lips and indicated him to stay still. I placed my thumb on his soft cheek and rubbed away the clay from it.

I showed my thumb to him,"See."

I smiled and continued,"What are you saying? I came here to learn."

I paused and gave my sexiest but innocent smile,"No. I came to chase after you."

"Aunt has passed away for so long. Give me a chance, okay?" I said while pouting my lips and holding his firm hands.

"Why won't you grow some brains after growing up?" He replied while flashing his gorgeous smile. Even though he's in his late thirties, he still look so hot.

For a few minutes we simply smiled set each other then he asked,"What's up with you and my nephew?"

I threw my hands and slumped on the sofa kept nearby,"Don't speak about him again!"

The mere name of that jerk is capable enough to spoil my day.

"Okay fine, I won't speak about him. Let's talk about something else." He replied with that same mesmerising smile.

He exactly knows how to set my mood and what to say when I am sad. Why is he so hot after so many years?

He's also part of the Frances' family, but he's so perfect.

He's even so considerate even when rejecting me. If only Peter was half as great as uncle Zion, that'd be great.

Oh my! What he's wearing today is matching like we're couple.

Is he trying to imply something?

What if he asks me out? What should I do? Although the current revenge plan is to pursue Peter.... Whatever! A date with uncle Zion can't be missed.

I was so lost in his hotness that I didn't even heard what he was saying. I jus heard him asking me something about tonight.

I instantly sprang up from the sofa and replied,"Okay!"

"Okay?" He asked to reassure himself.

"You agreed so easily. I thought I'd have to persuade you. Alright, let's start tonight then." He said while patting my head.

I left his room and was walking down the corridor, I wonder what did he say about starting tonight? Whatever it is, I am sure it would be fun.

Staring at his face, I can't hear a thing. I smiled widely from inside.

As i reached my class, I saw a professional concert hall sign adjacent to it. Wow! I've never seen it.

As I entered inside, I saw Caleb teaching Rachel how to play a clarinet.

Such a womaniser! And this bitchy flower, shouldn't she go and stick her nose with that jerk! Moreover he even knows how to play clarinet beside a piano, Nicholas calling him a genius seems reasonable. 

I heard Rachel saying something so I placed my right ear more closely to the door.

"Senior Caleb, I'm going to fetch my clarinet, I'll be back soon." With this she stood from her chair.

Oops, I better hide somewhere, I quickly ran behind the locker and hid there like a robber until she was out of my sight.

Hmm, now what should I do to this ice cube faced pervert?

Idea!

I closed one side of my nose with my index finger so that when I speak, my voice will come out a bit thinner then usual.

I took a deep breath in and loudly spoke,"Senior Caleb, help me! My ankle got twisted!"

I saw him getting alert but still he didn't moved from his chair.

"Senior Caleb! It hurts......please help me!" I again said it out loudly in a pathetic tone. I saw him immediately getting up and running towards the door.
I also quickly hid behind the locker, when he ran in the opposite side of the corridor, I sneaked in the room and held his clarinet.

Caleb Hudson, even though this trick might be small but it would be my first victory over your pervert ways!

POV of Caleb

I had down whole corridor but didn't found Rachel so I returned back to the class. I wonder who was it? Maybe I misheard someone else's name for mine.

As I held my clarinet even Rachel entered into the class with hers. I didn't bothered to ask her after all if I will then she'll bombard me with questions.

"So you're ready?" I asked her.

She clumsily held the instrument and tried to position her fingers on it like I did.

"Yes, senior. Now please let's start our practice."

With this I blew some air inside the instrument otherwise if I'll blow it harder then a loud and blunt sound will come out.

But when I did so, no sound came out.

I blew some air again, this time a bit more harder but again no sound came out.

This time I blew in air with all my strength and suddenly a ball of paper popped out from its front and hit Rachel on her forehead.

"I'm sorry, I'm really sorry!" I repeatedly apologised.

I picked up the crumpled paper and opened it. It was a blank page except for a small Star symbol in its right end.

I smiled slyly, I knew it that who could do it. Don't worry princessa I'll surely give you a return gift.

"Senior, what is it?" Rachel asked me.

"Oh, its nothing. Let's continue." I replied while keeping it safely in my pocket.

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POV of Veronica

"Uncle Ben! Is mom home yet?" I asked desperately.

He also whispered,"She already came home."

"I'll wait a bit before coming home then..." I informed him.

He also agreed with my plan and showed me thumbs up and so did I. It was already eight in the evening, I'll comeback by nine thirty then.

"Is it Veronica who came home!" My mom yelled from the hall.

"Your tutor is here." She said again.

Huh? My tutor? Oh! Now I remember that uncle Zion was talking to me about some tutor, what a pain in the ass. If only I would have heard his words carefully then I could have rejected that proposal.

Uncle Ben opened the door for me, as I was about to step inside i heard my mom talking to my tutor that his grades are really good.

It would have been better if Uncle Zion himself would have come to tutor me.

"Mom." I said while entering in the room. As soon as I saw my tutor, I felt like it's my bad hair day!

"You!"

"Hello, Miss Hamilton." Caleb welcomed me with a vicious smile!

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