ANN’S POV:

“So what’s up with the meet up?” I asked after I get in Ivan’s car.

“Well maybe let’s talk over this with a cup of coffee?” he said as he continued driving.

“Okay.” Was all I was able to say. The ride to the coffee shop was quiet unlike the

times that we’re together. When we arrived in the coffee shop, we ordered what

we want and he initiated the talk. “Do you already know?” he started. I was

confused of what he was saying. “What do you mean? I don’t get it?” I said.

“You and James?” he said. “I’m sorry I didn’t know you were friends. Actually,

best friends.” He continued. “I just learned it last night.” I said. When the waiter

came back with our orders, I took a sip on my coffee while waiting for Ivan’s

response. “Did you guys talk?” I asked after seeing him not responding to what I

have said earlier. “Yes we did. He confronted me about taking advantage over you.”

He said. “Oh I’m sorry.” Was all I could say. “It’s not your fault Ann. It was my entire

fault. I shouldn’t have asked you to pretend to be my girl.” He said. “No Ivan, it wasn’t

your fault.” I insisted. “Have you guys talked?” he asked. “Yep. Actually, before you called,

we were reading the diary he gave me before. That is why I already know what’s behind

the gate.” I said. “So, are you happy with what you have learned?” he asked.

“Sort of.” I said plainly. “So how does it feel?” he asked. “Feel what?” I asked back.

“Knowing things to complete back your memory?” he said as he sip on his cup of tea.

“Well, I’m glad I’m learning out things, but there’s just something that tells me that

I’m not satisfied with all I have learned. I think there is still something missing. I

wanted to know more but my friends wouldn’t want to elaborate on the things that I

would ask them. They would just keep on saying they don’t want me to get hurt.” I

said. “Do you still wanna know even though they have already warned you?” he asked.

“Yes. And I’m willing to take the risk, to be hurt just to know everything.” I said. “I’m in it!”

he said. “You’re what?” I asked in confusion. “I said I’m in it. I’ll help you solve the

mysteries in your life and help you remember things that you couldn’t remember.”

He said. “Really?” I said. “Yep!”  he answered as he pinched my nose. “Ouch!” I said.

“You know what Ms. Li, you’re even cuter in a nearer view.”  He said. “I already told you,

I know I’m cute! Stop repeating it or else I’ll be more conceited than you are!” I warned.

I laughed as hard as I could but he just remained quiet. “Hey, did I say anything wrong?”

I asked. “Oh, no you didn’t” he said. “You missed Tricia don’t you?” I asked though I know

he does. “I think so.” Was all he said. “She’s back.” He said. “Are you going to court her

back or something?” I asked. “What do you think? What should I do?” he asked. I was

speechless with what he was asking. Even I do not know what to do. Suddenly, I

heard Ivan’s terrified voice, “Tricia?” I look up to the other side and saw a beautiful girl.

She was a bit taller than me I guess and she really looked like a model just like Fretzie.

“Hi Ivan.” The girl said. “She’s Tricia, so she’s Ivan’s ex girl friend.” I thought to myself.

Ivan stood up from where he is and handed his hand to Tricia and said “Tricia! How’d

you doin’? It’s been quite some time now when we last met.” Ivan said still with his

terrified voice. “Oh yeah. I’m fine. I just came back from the states a few days ago.” She

said with a sweet voice. “Is she your new girlfriend?” she asked referring to me.

There was a moment of silence when suddenly, Ivan held my hand and spoke, “Yes, she’s

my new girlfriend.” “What are you thinking Ivan? It’s your opportunity? Why the hell are you

letting this go?” I thought to myself. I now stuck to pretend to be his girl and so I reached

out my hands and introduced myself. “Hi I’m Ann Li. So you must be Tricia? Ivan’s

right, you’re really beautiful.” I said. She smiled and thanked me for the compliment I said.

“I have to go, I still have an appointment. Bye Ann, Bye Ivan.” She said as turned back.

She walked out the coffee shop leaving Ivan dumbfounded. When she was already out,

I pushed Ivan for him to regain back his consciousness but it seems like he was still

dumfounded. “Ivan!” I yelled. “Oh. I’m so sorry Ann.” Was all he was able to say. “Why

the hell did you do that? You I don’t care if you would ask me to pretended to be your

girl to anyone else but, she’s Tricia, the one you love, why would you pretend in front

of her?” I asked him. “I don’t know what to say.” He said. all I could do was to hug him for

him to feel comfortable after what happened. The afternoon ended with Ivan feeling

dumfounded all along. “Are you sure you can drive?” I asked him after her brought

me home. “Look Ann, I’m not drunk okay. I’m fine. Thank you for accompanying me.”

he said. “It’s fine Ivan.” I said. “And I’m sorry for causing you trouble. Sorry if I dragged

you in this pretending once again.” he said. “So what’s you plan?” I asked.

“I don’t know.” Was all he could say. “Okay then. Just take a good sleep. You’ll figure

out a good plan soon.” I said. “Okay. I have to go. Bye Ann.” He said as he went in his car.

I waited for him to leave then I headed in front of the gate. I stayed in front of the  gate,

in the middle to be exact then the gate opened for me. I headed to my room and spotted

the diary still with the padlock and key in a necklace in it. “I bet James left this in purpose.”

I thought to myself. “But he wouldn’t want me to write without him?” I thought to myself.

Suddenly, I felt pain in my head once again. “Damn, I shouldn’t be thinking this much.”

I said as sat on my bed. After the pain was gone, I decided to take a short shower. I

then changed my clothes then brushed my hair. I went back to my bed and held the diary.

When I was opening it, something from inside fell. “What the hell is this?” I whispered as I

took the piece of hard – ish paper that fell. When I turned it on the other side, a picture of

me and James together was revealed. I was holding a cake while James was holding

balloons. “What is this?” I asked myself. I turned it again to the other side and saw

nothing but colored scratches. It was somehow covering a message behind it

and so I took a pen from the drawer and used the cover to scratch the black parts.

After scratching, I realized I did a great mess in my bed and so I started blowing those

little particles. After which I went back to my business which I s to look what is the message

behind the black stuff. “LUCKY IM IN LOVE WITH MY BEST FRIEND” was written. “I was in

love with my best friend?? I was in love with Jams?” I said then flashbacks of the other

night with Fretzie and Jenny came “Because you loved him as well.” “Because you loved

him as well.” “Because you loved him as well.” “Because you loved him as well.” Those

words echoed in my mind which gave me another headache. I dropped the picture and

ran away out my room. When I was already out my room, I feel dizziness and I could

remember is that, I lost my consciousness.