He seemed calm, almost serene. Astrid didn’t know what to make of it. She expected Paolo to be angry or distant like Candy, but instead, there was a smile on his face. They walked far enough from the wedding festivities to get some privacy. Now that it was only the two of them, it felt... Continue Reading →

“Congratulations, Mrs Sorrano!” Peyton hugged her sister. Pauline’s aunts who were just casually drinking nearby both tilted their heads. “She’s just kidding,” Pauline called towards them. “I’m still a Bloomer. The legacy’s fine, no need to panic!” The two sisters giggled as Pauline’s aunts returned back to normal. “Just between you and me, I kind... Continue Reading →

Leo was pacing around the venue entrance. Most of the guests had already arrived, so there was no reason to wait with the ceremony. Well, no reason other than… “Nervous?” Yenn asked him with a bright smile. “Yes. No. It’s just… she’s taking a while, isn’t she? She hasn’t changed her mind, right?” He laughed... Continue Reading →

Pauline and Leo had only just finished their breakfast and were about to decide how to spend the rest of their day, when they heard the doorbell. “I’ll get it,” Pauline offered. “Hurry back,” Leo blew her a playful kiss. Pauline smiled to herself. She still couldn’t believe this was really her life. It was... Continue Reading →

This mind focusing nonsense better work, Peyton thought. Think positive. You’re Peyton. You can do anything. You… “Anybody home?” Peyton grunted. She recognised Royce’s voice immediately, but it wasn’t like she could hide – she was already outside in plain sight. “Royce,” she nodded coldly. “To what do I owe this… pleasure?” “Hi Peyton,” Royce... Continue Reading →

Pauline couldn’t wait to see Leo again. Luckily for her, he felt the same way so the two lovebirds met in the Ruby Perrin park the very next day. “You look pretty,” Leo greeted her. “I look the same as always,” Pauline shrugged. “That’s because you always look pretty,” he smiled. Pauline looked around nervously.... Continue Reading →

Perhaps Royce had been seeing her for a while, and she was the reason for his sudden coldness. Or maybe it was a new development, with him being determined to show he had no interest in alien women. In either case, seeing him with her made Peyton feel like she was stabbed in the gut.... Continue Reading →

Having been through a fair share of ups and downs in the recent days, Peyton and Pauline decided that a party was in order. After all, what would be a better way to let go of all the drama in their lives? Except that if you live in a town like Newcrest, it seems the... Continue Reading →

Do you ever feel like the life you’re living isn’t yours anymore? Like you’re just going through the motions? You’re there one moment, and couldn’t be happier; and suddenly, some entity out there seems to decide “nope, you’ve had enough”, snap their fingers and it all falls apart… The past you’ve burried somewhere deep down... Continue Reading →

“Surprise!” Leo exclaimed. “I thought I’d take you to the art gallery your mom built, since you must miss her now that she lives all the way on Sixam!” “Right,” Pauline gritted through her teeth. Astrid was the last person she wanted to be reminded of. The date was off to a disastrous start already.... Continue Reading →