after a long grueling day of writing, i finally finished my short story...

so, i can cross that out of my after-stpm-to-do list now...

here's the intro to it but you can read the whole story at http://www.scribd.com/doc/45789277/Pages-of-My-Diary

so, here goes...

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Pages of My Diary
Jared Yap

You know, when you start move out of the house, you realize a lot of stuff. You realized that your parents won’t be there to cover for you when you’re in trouble; you realize you have to start worrying about house rent and the car’s down payment among other stuff. But, it took me that long to also realize, that the girl that I like is right there in front of me. Oh hey, my name is Wesley and this is a story about how I fell for her. I’ve known her all my life but it took me long enough to realize that she’s actually the one, as in, the one that I want to spend the rest of my life with. She lived across the street in the opposite house and we moved in about the same time. That was about 25 years ago....

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but if you're too lazy to go to Scribd, you can read it above...

Another piece...

another scene...

one of the important scenes in my short story...

i'm trying something different as in I'm gonna write this in a first person point of view and see which is better...

oh, and by the way, i figured the title for this story. well, actually, i thought of 2, need help choosing one.

should I put it as "Pages of My Diary" or "Moments with Her."?

anyways, enough of me, time for the scene...

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It was the annual semester end party, but this time, it's different due to the fact that this would be our last semester thus this party will be the last annual semester end party. What made this even more different is the fact that Kristy drop the big bomb on me. And it wasn't the kind of news that anyone would like to hear from a friend let alone their best friend. She told me something that might change everything I've ever know.

Kristy was really quiet this time. She was not really in the mood for a party. Everyone on our table chatted happily but Kristy was really quiet which is really odd for her. When asked, she just said she was not feeling well, but I know theres more to that than just not feeling well.

As Kristy excused herself and head to the lady's i followed her and tapped her on the shoulder.

"Kris, are you okay? You've been really quiet all night? Is something wrong? And dont tell me you're just not feeling well cos I know thats not it" I said.

"Wes, I'm fine. Really. I'm just not feeling too well." Kristy replied.

"I know you too well. Being under the weather doesn't get you down like this." I said.

"You're right. My dad got promoted. They dropped me the news yesterday." Kristy said.

"That's great!" I told her.

"The thing is, it's gonna be in LA as in Los Angeles. My whole family will be moving there next year and by next year, I mean next month." Kristy said, getting teary eyed.

Now all the pieces fit together. I know exactly why she was so quiet. At the same time, my heart crumbled and shatter into pieces. Will I be able to tell her before it is too late? Or should I tell her at all? I'm afraid that if I do, I would make this so much harder than it already is. I'll be holding her back.

Kristy began to sob as I held her and gave my shoulder for her to cry on.

Calmly, I told her "It's gonna be alright. We'll keep in touch no matter where we are and how far we're apart. We have Facebook and Skype now, remember."

I faked a smile as I told her that, holding my tears back as I'm about to let go of the girl I fell for.

It was always Kristy's dream to go and have a new life in New York and LA is one step nearer to achieving it for her.

I was not going to hold her back. I couldn't afford to. Seeing her happy is that important to me.

She looked at me as I gently wiped the tears from her eyes.

Her mascara smudged and we started laughing, just to break the tension.

I watched her as she made her way to the lady's, my heart aches with every step she took.

It will only be 10 more days till she leaves.

In those 10 days, I'm gonna try my best to make sure she leaves without a single regret in mind.

I promised myself that and I promised not to let her know how I felt about her.

That day finally came, the day where Kristy would leave to be half way around the world, too many miles too far away.

We are at the airport, just me and Kristy's family.

My parents could not make it due to work obligations and I had to send them to the airport.

I pulled Kristy aside soon after.

I wanted to bid my last farewells to her in private.

My heart wanted to say those three words but "I'll miss you...a lot." came out instead.

"I'll miss you too." she said.

"Take care okay." I said to her.

She just nodded.

We hugged after that.

I wish time would stop for a moment like this.

It was a hard Goodbye.

"FLIGHT LA6549 TO LOS ANGELES WILL DEPART IN 10 MINUTES. PASSENGERS, PLEASE PROCEED TO TERMINAL 3" the announcement went on.

We let go of each other as we walked back to Uncle Christopher, Auntie Katie, and Kira, Kristy's sister.

I accompanied them till the furthest I could go.

I watched as they walked into the terminal and waved my final farewell as Kristy walked pass the arch.

I stayed a while longer as i watched the airplanes take off.

Confident that that airplane was the one Kristy was on board, I waved up to the sky as I watch it leave.

Walking back to my car, I felt my world changing.

No more calling up somebody or expecting somebody to call me in the middle of the night just to talk. No more lunches together every Tuesday, Kristy's and my weekly routine, no more laughing our heads of at silly jokes and puns and also, no more walking through the streets with somebody by my side after a long day.

Another Short Scene...

here's another scene that has been playing in my mind...

yes, i love the names Wesley and Kristy and thus used them again...

you know, if i can fill in the gaps and everything, this could actually turn out to be a script...

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Wesley and Kristy were sitting at the bench just outside Kristy's dorm area.

Kirsty was crying.

"I don't know what to do Wes. I can't believe he did that to me." Kristy sobbed.

Wesley just kept quiet. He knew that saying anything wouldn't help his best childhood friend.

Wesley rubbed Kristy's back as he let her lean on his shoulder as she wept.

"Do you want me to hug you?" Wesley whispered.

Kristy just nodded silently as her head moved to Wesley's chest.

The warmth form Wesley comforted Kristy in the cold night.

"YOU! STAY AWAY FROM MY GIRLFRIEND!" a voice shouted from afar as a male figure approached them.

The man pulled Wesley and Kristy apart and punched Wesley in the face.

"PARRY! Stop it!" Kristy shouted.

The man, Parry turned towards Kristy.

"Babe. What happened? Did you just cry?" Parry asked her as he let go of Wesley.

"Its...its... nothing..." Kristy answered, stuttering.

"No, its not nothing. Take a wild guess at who made her cry..." Wesley said to Parry, Kristy shaking her head, mouthing a "No" at Wesley, pleading.

"SHUT YOU FACE HOLE GEEK!" Parry shouted at Wesley.

"What...what happened babe." Parry asked Kristy as he tried to grab her but she shrugged him off.

"Tell him Kris. Tell him or I will." Wesley urged Kristy.

"Tell me what?" Parry looked at Kristy.

Kristy just shake her head.

"You cant let this happen Kris. You know what you did?! Kristy saw you kissing the new girl, Sasha was it..." Wesley, getting angry said to Parry.

"Wh...I'm... I'm sorry babe. I didn't mean to. She came over me and started flirting with me. The next thing I know, she's kissing me. I know I should've stopped her, but I cant... I'm sorry."Parry pleaded with Kristy.

"What do you mean you cant?" Kristy asked, doubt and disbelieve in her tone.

"I'm a man, babe. I have my needs. And since you don't want to satisfy them, I cant help myself but get it from another girl." Parry said, justifying his actions and trying to shift the blame on Kristy.

"Wh...what?" Kristy said, in disbelieve that he just said that.

Realizing the truth of Parry's intentions to be with her, Kristy took a deep breath.

"I promised myself to stay pure and keep my virginity. If you cant respect that, I don't think we should be together." Kristy said, strong.

"So you breaking up with me now heh, b*tch. You know what, I'm tired of you keeping your V-card all to yourself. I dont need you..." Parry shouted at Kristy.

"YOU JERK!" Wesley shouted as he dashed towards Parry and punched him in the gut.

Wesley was going for another punch when Kristy stopped him.

"WES! STOP!" Kristy stopped Wesley and pulled him away.

"He's not worth it."Kristy said to Wesley, shaking her head in disappointment.

The two of them walked towards Kristy'd dorm compound.

"Yeah! Walk away now. Walk away..." Parry said as he stand up, holding his stomach in pain.

Wesley turned his head but Kristy squeezed his arm, shaking her head.

They continued to walk in.

The two besties sat on the seat of the garden set in Kristy's dorm compound.

"Does it hurt?" Kristy asked as she applied ointment at Wesley's lip bruise.

"Ow...ow..." Wesley reacted to the pain.

"It does" Wesley said with a laugh in his tone.

Then, their eyes met.

It felt like there's a connection.

Suddenly, Wesley's cellphone rang.

Wesley grabbed and answered his cellphone.

"Dude, where are you? You're supposed to be here for practice remember?" the guy on the other side said.

"Yea, yea. I'll be there soon." Wesley answered as he pressed the red button.

"Duty calls." Wesley joked as he looked at Kristy.

Kristy laughed.

"Thank you." Kristy whispered.

Wesley just nodded as he gave an assuring smile.

"I'll walk you back to you dorm." Wesley offered.

"It's okay." Kristy answered.

"No, I insist." Wesley said.

"Fine." Kristy said with a smile.

The two walked towards Kristy's dorm building.

Wesley stopped about 5 meters away from the door as Kristy walks on.

Arriving at the door, Kristy turned and gave a wave.

Wesley returned the gesture.

Kristy laughed and entered her dorm.

Wesley smiled and shook his head as he walked off.

A "short" love story

this is a whole different story than the one i did before and will do after this...

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Friends around Sky are slowing getting into a relationship one by one.

Naturally, Sky got a little jealous.

What is he lacking that he cant seem to get the girls.

Then, in his class, he saw Molly.

She was smart, polite and overall nice.

She's just average in the looks department but that doesn't matter.

Sky is a bit desperate, not wanting to lose out.

He tried to drop subtle hints to Molly.

He walks her to to the bus stop after classes, greets her every morning and even got her gifts for her birthday.

He was rather unsure if she even got the message.

Little did he realize, Sky slowly fell for Molly.

His "challenge" turned into genuine affection.

Soon enough, Sky's friends got the idea and encouraged him.

They knew Molly longer than Sky and they know that Molly is not an easy target.

They tried to help but it was not working.

Soon after, the school organized a trip.

Sky went but Molly cant.

During the trip, a girl, Emily took in a liking towards Sky.

Emily said that she would like to have a shot at being with Sky.

Now, Emily is pretty, tall, funny and optimistic.

She' smart too but not as smart as Molly.

Sky was taken aback by the remark.

Honestly, he was not sure.

He just laughed it off, treating it as a mere joke.

He thinks it is not fair for Molly.
How if Molly got the message but pretended not to know.

How of Molly might like him too but is too shy to tell.

Sky doesn't want to lose his friendship but he doesn't want to miss this chance either.

Sky is confused.

He didn't know what to do.

If he goes out with Emily, it might be unfair for Molly.

But if he continues to pursue Molly, he might lose his friendship with Molly and it would also be unfair for Emily.

little stuffs that i do

you know...

i'm rather okay with ideas/scenes... short ones though

but good enough to provide inspiration for people to work with and develop them...

so, maybe, just maybe, i'll put them up on my blog and see what happens...

who know...

Think Twice

Rina and Kate were in Rina's living room, chatting.

"You know Rin, I've been so worked up lately. It's tiring." Kate said.

"I know honey." Rina said to Kate and gave her a hug and a shoulder to lean on.

"I mean, life is just so, tiring when you keep on giving. Being a nice person and not say no when others need you. Sometimes, I wish I could be selfish. Just sometimes....."Kate said until she was interrupted by a phone call.

"Kate, can you come back now. I need you. I dont wanna be alone." said Kathy, Kate's recently singled sister through the other side.
"But Kathy, I'm in the middle of something here." Kate answered.

"You said you'll be there for me." Kathy replied.

Kate sighed.

"Fine, I'll be there. Give me 30 minutes, okay." Kate replied as she hang up.

"Here you go again." Rina remarked.

"She's been like this for days Rin. It's draining me up. I kinda regret telling her that she can call me anytime. You know, the other day, she called me up. At 4 in the morning. I had to drive over to her place in the wee hours in the morning just to accompany her. And a jug of coffee barely worked when I was at work that day. And... and the other day...." Kate complained until Rina stopped her.
"Honey, it's gonna be okay. Just go now. She'll get over it soon." Rina comforted Kate as she walked Kate to the door.

"She better be. I know I'm her sister and all, but she's 20. And I have my limits too." Kate said as she leaves.

Kate took a few steps and turned.

She said to Rina, "Oh, and Rin, the next time you tell somebody that they could call you anytime, remember to think twice."

Women?

Wesley was in the kitchen cooking when his house mate, Caleb walked in.

"Dude, I don't get it man. I dont understand." Caleb said as he poured himself a drink.

"Lemme guess, Tori?" Wesley said, his eyes fixed on the pan as his omelet began to cook.

"There! Even you could guess it. Man, you understand women. Help me out here." Caleb said.

"Since when?" Wesley asked.
"Since when what?" Caleb asked again.

"Since when do I understand women?" Wesley rephrased his question.

"You know, since you're so close to them. You could chat with them easily. You just have this erm gift with women." Caleb said.

"You make me look like some Casanova or something. I'm not. Look, I grew up with 2 sisters and no brothers. Its just natural for me to understand them, or at least a little about them. See, women are like a mystery, we, men are not meant to understand. You know, the Women are from Venus, Men are from Mars kinda thing." Wesley began his lecture as he scooped up his omelet and transferred it on his plate.

"I'm listening" Caleb said.

"We're not meant to understand them. Our job is to just go with the flow, give in." Wesley advised.

"But...." Caleb said.

"No buts. Just make her happy. You know, they said hell has no wrath like a woman scorned." Wesley interrupted.

"Scary." Caleb replied.

"I know. But what can we do, they're the so-called weaker gender. Look who's the bully now." Wesley said.

"I agree. Say, you know so much bout women, why dont you get one?" Caleb asked.

"Me? No, not now. Women, is like the last thing I wanna think about now. 2 sisters, a best GIRL friend and not to mention, my mum seems to be more than enough to handle for now."Wesley said.

"You and Kristy still in best friends relationship? I thought..."Caleb asked, sounding rather surprised.

"Dont even go there. We grew up together. She's practically my sister. Plus, she likes someone else." Wesley said.

"Or maybe, you do like her but you cant admit it?" Caleb said.

"No way." Wesley said.

"Or maybe? I dont know. I mean, she's nice and all, but she's like a sister to me. Plus, I dont wanna ruin what we have. Why risk a friendship?" Wesley thought to himself.

"Alright, whatever. Can I have some of those?" Caleb asked, looking at the half eaten omelet Wesley made.

Caleb just took the fork from Wesley's hand and grabbed a bite before walking out the door for his morning classes.

"HEY!" Wesley shouted at him as Caleb ran off.

Wesley just shook his head and grinned.

"Maybe Caleb was right." Wesley sighed.