I watched as his car left. I should’ve not let him drive me home, but he’s so persistent. He wanted to make sure that I'll be home safely. Godd thing my parents aren’t around, if they find out, that’ll be the end of me. I am not allowed to entertain boys at this age.

I took a deep breath and our conversation popped out of my mind.

"I like you, Francheska. And even that word won't give justice on how I feel towards you."

I shut my eyes tightly when those words rang in my head again for heaven knows how many times. Eversince he told me those words, my...