".Friends are the roots of what is to be called the fruits that is love."

Chapter 39 - Wake - up

The carriage was right in front of Isabelle's door step. But for some reason she did not want to ride it, Isabelle stood there: motionless. She took a deep breath and opened the door to the carriage. Miguel was seated near the door, an empty seat was next to him. Isabelle looked down and took the seat. She felt the heartbeat: it was a feeling that can never be compared to what she felt when she was near Marc. It was highly above it. Miguel made the same move: he touched ever so lightly Isabelle's finger tips with his. Like he was tapping her, tapping her heart definitely. Isabelle was stoic but deep down her mind swirled with glee.

They arrived at the school proper and Isabelle walked down with a smile on her face. She definitely liked Miguel with all her heart; it wouldn't be ruined with a simple infatuation with Marc. She snapped back to the reality that she can't have other guys near her, invading her heart and confusing her mind. One man was enough .

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"Juanito won't be coming to school anymore", a loud voice announced at Isabelle's earshot. She looked for the person who spoke and saw Olivia, a 3rd year student who was a classmate of Juanito.

"What? Why?", her friend asked.

"He's sick. Not sure what exactly it is though. Must be really serious."

Isabelle was shocked. Juanito won't be coming to school. She won't be able to see him again. She sighed and shook it off. That's one person on the list, she thought.