ANN’S POV:

After we have finished what we ordered, we came back to the parking lot at went in

Ivan’s car. “You know what; your friend James is weird.” I said.

“What? Why? What did he say to you?” he asked. “He told me things like, sorry for what I have

done, for running away from you, for calling me a liar, things like that.” I stated. “Really?”

he asked as he raised his brows. “Yeah. I think he has big problems.” I said meaning a

different problem *he must be crazy*. “Well I should talk to him.” he said. “You’d better do that.”

I replied. Ivan then drove me back home. When we were already in front of the gate, he

move out from his car and ran to the other side to open the door for me. “Thank you.”

I said as I was already out. “No. thank you.” He said. “For what?” I asked. “For coming with me

and pretending to be my girl.” He said. “It’s okay Ivan.” I said. “Oh. Wanna come in?” I asked.

“Oh no thanks. I’d better talk to James. As what you said, he has big problem.” He said. “You sure?”

I asked. “Yep. Gotta go. Bye Ann!” he said as he went to the other side of his car. “Bye Ivan.” I said.

“Bye Ann!” he said as he went in his car. When Ivan’s car left, a sudden pain in my head was felt.

“Aww…” I said as I caressed my head. Suddenly, I heard noises and flashbacks but aren’t clear.

“James I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to!” “Stop it liar!” “But I wasn’t lying!” “Stop! Stop it please?”

“But you won’t..” “Leave me alone! I don’t need a liar like you!”  “I love you James!”

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“Ms. Ann!” the voice said. I realized it was Manang Linda’s voice. “Manang..” was all I was able to

say then I lost my consciousness. When I woke up, I was already in my room. I stood up and

went out my room. I went to the kitchen and saw my mom. “Mom?” I said. “Ann! You should

rest for awhile. You may be tired.” She said. “I’m fine now mom.” I said as I went closer

to my mom.

“Mom?” I said as the doorbell rang. “Manang Linda! Someone’s here!” my mom exclaimed.

Manang Linda went out from the maid’s quarter and went to check who was outside.

“What is it honey?” she asked as she faced to me. “I was just wondering. Ivan brought me to

a coffee shop awhile ago to meet his friend.” I said. “What about it?” she asked. “His friend…”

was all I said when someone spoke behind me. “Ma’am, Mrs. Reid is here.” The voice said

which I learned, it was from Manang Linda. “Oh Lisa!” my mom exclaimed as she walked to

the living room to see the visitor. I followed my mom and saw her with a lady whom Manang

Linda called as Mrs. Reid. “How’s Ann?” Mrs. Reid asked. I went closer to them and my mom

turned to me. “Ann, come here.” My mom said. I went closer to them then Mrs. Reid spoke,

“I’m so sorry for what had happen Ann.” She said. “Oh its fine…” I said trying to think what should I

call her. “By the way Ann, this is your Tita Lisa, James’ mom.” My mom said. “James’ mom? James?”

I thought to myself. “What are you talking about Sandy? Ann knows me. How could she forget

about me?” Mrs. Reid asked. “Ann, I think you should rest for awhile. We’ll just be talking with your

Tita Lisa.” My mom said. “Okay mom.” I said as I went up stairs. Before I could reach my room, I

heard my mom say, “She had an accident a month ago and she was in coma. She just regained

back her consciousness just a few days ago.” I went in my room still thinking about what my

mother said awhile ago, that Tita Lisa, is the mom of James. “Wait, Tita Lisa is Mrs. Reid. She has

a son named James. Ivan’s friend who is James Reid, could be the James Reid who is Tita

Lisa’s son!” I concluded. “So all he was saying was true! He could have known me before I met

him at the coffee shop!” I exclaimed. I covered my mouth after realizing I have said it a loud.

“Oopss.” I thought to myself. “Fretzie and Jenny must do a lot of explaining.” I said as I got my

phone and dialed their numbers. “Hello?” they said in unison. “What is this conference call for?”

Jenny asked. “Guys, can you stay here overnight? Please?” I pleaded. “What? Why so sudden?”

Fretzie asked. “I just want to bond with you guys!” I said. “Okay wait, I’m gonna ask my mom first.”

Jenny said. “Yey! Thanks Jen.” I said. “How ‘bout you Fretz?” I asked. “Uhm.. Okay fine. I’ll be there

before 7 okay?” she said. “Thank you so much girls!” I said as I hung the phone. “Hmm.. what

should I ask them first?” I thought as I took a pen and a paper from my drawer. I saw the diary and

got it. “Maybe I should ask them where I placed its key.” I said as I placed it down the bed. “James.

Who is James Reid?” I said as I wrote it on the paper. “Who is Devon?”  I wrote again. “How the

gate works?” I wrote again. “Maybe just this for the moment.” I said. As I was done writing my

questions for Jenny and Fretzie, I heard a car’s engine growling. “Drive safe Lis!” my mom said.

I went out my room and went to my mom. “Mom?” I said.  “Oh sweety! You have to tell me something

awhile ago right? What is it?” she asked. “Oh about that? Just forget about it. Uhm I have something

else to say.” I said. “What is it honey?” she asked. “I invited Fretzie and Jenny to come for a sleep

over, is it okay mom?” I asked. “Oh sure honey, just make sure you’ll not mess up around okay?”

she reminded.  “Thanks mommy!” I said as I hugged her. “I’ll prepare you dinner.” She said.

“Okay.” I replied. I went to the living room to wait for the girls. I heard a car’s horn beeping.

Our maid went out to check on it. When she came back, Jenny and Fretzie were already there.

“Annie!” they said in unison. “Jen! Fretz!” I said as I went closer to them. The three of us hugged

each other while our maid took their bags and placed it in my room. “I missed this!” Jenny said.

“Me too!” Fretzie seconded. “Okay, let’s go to the dining room. Mom cooked for us!” I stated.

“Really? I love the way your mom cooks!” Jenny said. we then chuckled and went to the dining room.

“You’re here girls! I’ve prepared you a dinner!” my mom exclaimed. “Thanks Tita!” Fretzie and

Jenny said in unison. “Okay take your seats.” My mom said as the maids came in bringing our

utensils. While we were eating, Jenny and Fretzie complimented how my mom cooks.

“So how’s your mom?” my mom asked Jenny. “She’s at home.” she said. “Oh I see. How

‘bout yours Fretz?” my mom asked as she turned to Fretzie. “She’ll be opening a new business there.”

After the dinner we had, we went up to my room and chitchatted. When I was able to have a

chance to ask my questions, I grabbed it right away. “Fretz, Jen.” I said.

“I wanted to ask you some things.” I continued. “What is it?” they asked in unison.

“Well, do you know what’s the secret behind the gate? How does it work and.. you know?”

I asked. The two girls blurted out a laugh. “Is that what you’re going to ask us?”

Jenny asked as she was laughing hard. “I mean, I just wanted to know!” I said.

“Well honestly Ann, we too do not know.” Fretzie said. “You sure?” I asked.

“Only your mom knows it Ann. But before you had the accident, you have mentioned that you

already know what’s behind the gate.” Jenny said. “Really?” I asked in amazement.

The two just nodded and so I gave out my second question. “Oh. Wait..” I said as I took the

diary from the bed. “I saw this in my drawer. I was just wondering if you know where I placed its key?”

I said. I saw the two girls’ eyes widened. “What is it?” I asked in confusion because of what they did.

“Ann. I don’t think we should talk about it.” Jenny said. “What do you mean?” I asked.

The two girls looked at each other then faced to me. “Ann. That’s from your best friend.”

Fretzie said. “Best friend? You two are my best friends!” I said. “It’s from James.” Jenny blurted.

“James?” I repeated. “Yes. It’s from James, your very best friend.

He was your best friend before you met us.” Fretzie stated. “What? That James, is he James Reid?”

I asked to confirm my theory awhile ago. “Yes! You already remember him?” Jenny exclaimed.

“No. I don’t. But I met him earlier.” I said. “What?” they said in unison. “And I’ve dreamt of his name too.”

I said. “Who is he in my life? Why was he saying sorry to me? What happened between us two?”

I asked. They didn’t reply. “What? Girls please tell me.” I yelled. “Ann. I don’t think you should remember it.”

Jenny said. “But why?” I asked. “You might just get hurt.” Fretzie said. I was even more confused

of what they were saying. I was dumbfounded after what Fretzie said. There

was a moment of silence then suddenly, Jenny broke it out. “I think we should go.”

Jenny said to me as she signaled Fretzie and stood up. “Guys. I wanna know. I don’t

care if I’d get hurt. I don’t want to look so stupid in front of everyone. Just tell me please.”

I said as tears came falling from my eyes. I saw the two girls looked at each other and patted me.

“Okay Ann we’ll tell you but promise us to you’ll stop asking us questions anymore okay?”

Jenny said as they sat down again. “James..” Fretzie  started. “He’s your ex fiancé.”

She continued. “What?” I exclaimed. “But he ran away from the deal between your parents.”

Jenny added. “Why? What happened?” I asked. “Because of Devon.” Fretzie said. “Who is she?”

I asked. “She’s our friend before but after what she did, she was kicked out the group.”

Jenny replied. “But how is she related to that James?” I asked. “She’s James’ girlfriend.”

Jenny said. “But why did these things happen?” I asked. “Because you loved him as well.” Fretzie

said. “I… what?” I asked. “Yes Ann, you were in love with your best friend.” Jenny said. “So , it

was all because of me?” I concluded. “No Ann. It wasn’t your fault. It was all Devon’s fault!” Jenny said.

After all I’ve learned, I asked them to change with their sleeping attire for us to end that question

and answer portion. We started watching movies while eating popcorn. It was already 12 in the

midnight then we fall asleep.