Game of Love (Broken Series 2)

Chapter 1

Arianna Mae Mendez

This is my first day to my new school, I'm on my 3rd-year high school now. This school the Trinity International School is one of the exclusive schools in the Philippines and I'm really thankful that I'm here because my Uncle Gerald and Auntie Mandy wants me to attend the same school where their son's attending too. Actually, I want to continue my studies in Laguna, where I came from but my Uncle convinces me to go with them here in manila. I just finish my 2nd-year in Laguna before transferring here. 

My parents died last year, that's why my uncle stepped up and took the responsibility to take care of me. They were so good and they did everything for me to be okay and coped up for my loss. They didn't want me to feel that I'm alone and I really appreciate all of it. 

They're so persistent in convincing me to come with them here in manila and start a life with them.

I don't want to leave my parent's house but I don't want to be a burden to my uncle's family. Every weekday's Auntie Mandy was with me in Laguna. I know she didn't even have time for her own family because of me. Even auntie didn't say anything I know she's having a hard time about everything. That's one of many reasons why I'm here now. 

So, let's go back to school. Too much drama. 

We were here now in front of Trinity School together with my cousin, Gio. He's one year older than me. So, he's now in his senior year in high school. I called him "Kuya". It means big bro in Tagalog. 

"It's beautiful here Kuya," I said while admiring the whole school. To think that I'm only outside the school, I'm more excited to see what's inside. There's no doubt that this one the best school in the Philippines.

He chuckled.  "Hmm. yeah! This school is one of the greatest... Let's go! let's go find your classroom." He said and start to pull me inside. 

While walking inside, my eyes can't stop looking around and amazed. A lot of students greeted my cousin and Kuya Gio introduce me to them and I just let him. 

After A few minutes, Kuya Gio suddenly stopped and told me he needs to call his best friend. I walked a little to give him some privacy but I bumped into something or someone.

I fell on the floor. 

"Sorry miss, I wasn't looking properly." 

I looked at him, I awed when I saw his face. Is he an alien? 

I think he's the most handsome guy I've ever seen. I couldn't take off my eyes on his blue eyes, it feels like it's hypnotizing me. 

I came back to my senses when I heard him talk. "Are you ok miss?" 

He reached out his hand so I accepted it as if I could feel the electricity in when our hand touches. He helped me get up. I shyly bent down for a moment and patted the back of my uniform.  

I turned to look at her and just nodded. I didn't know why something can't say anything, as if there is something in my throat. 

He smiled at me, showing his perfect set of white teeth. His smile can knock any girl off their feet. I can feel the fast beating of my heart. 

"Oh! There you are couz. I was looking for you..." Kuya Gio talked out of nowhere. It takes a couple of seconds before he notices the guy in front of me. "My Ghad! This is really a great morning indeed... Hi Damien!!" Kuya Gio greeted. I try to stop myself to laugh when I heard his voice. 

"Hi Gio" the man he calls Damien greeted back to my cousin. Even then, he didn't even look at my cousin and his eyes are still on me.

My cousin smiled. "Oh. before I forget. Damien, this is my cousin Arianna Mae Mendez, but you can call her Aria, she just transferred here and currently 3rd-year." Kuya Gio introduced me.  "And aria, this is Damien Santiago, he is also a senior like me." 

Damien nods and smirked. "Hey Arianna! Can I call you Aria?" He asked.

I smiled back at him. "Hi Damien! And Yes! You can me Aria."

"Aria we should probably go. We need to check your class section" Kuya Gio reminded me. 

Oh, that's right. I almost forgot about that. "It was nice meeting you, Damien." 

"Yeah! nice meeting you too beautiful and I hope we can chat next time." he winked at me before he left. 

Kuya Gio Tsked. "Don't be deceive by his looks and charm. He's a notorious playboy." 

I didn't say anything. 

After a couple of minutes, we locate my class section. Kuya Gio leave me there because he was supposed to meet up with his best friend.

I went to the chairs in the back. A lot of students are in front except for a girl who was busy reading a novel. I sit at the chair beside her. She turned her gaze at me. 

"Hi! I'm Arianna." 

She tilted her head and blinked twice before smiled back at me. "Hello, I'm Georgina! Are you new here? I haven't seen you before." She's pretty, no she is so beautiful. she looks like a living doll. She has an intimidating aura around her.

I nodded. "Yeah, I’m a transferee." 

"I knew it.... so, we're you from?" 

"Laguna" I answered her. 

She just nodded and turned back her attention to the book she's holding. 

I looked around the classroom but I was shocked to see when a lot of students are looking at me, not scratch that, I mean me and Georgina. I called Georgina. 

"Is there something wrong they were staring at us?" I whispered to her. 

"Maybe because you sit beside me and talked to me."

Huh? "What's wrong with that?" 

Georgina sighed and close the book she reading and faced me. "Don't worry they just shocked to see that someone talked to me. I don't have friends here that’s why."

"That's a little bit harsh. Are you okay with it?" 

"Yes, it's ok. As if I like to be friends with them... I don't like to attach to anyone, after high school I'm going to another country. And I hate saying goodbyes." 

"Oh. But I think it's ok to have some friends... I mean, Highschool is an important part of our life, so why not make it a fun and unforgettable right? Someone told me that the best part of high school life making friends." 

"Hmmm... are you suggesting for us to be friends?" she amusingly asked me. Am I that obvious? 

I shyly smiled at her. "Yes.... if it's ok with you?" 

She chuckled. "Ok, were friends. So, let's have lunch together later., and I'll tour you around here at school" 

I felt delighted. "That would great. Thank you" 

We start to talk and getting to know more of each other until our class advisor arrived.