1 How it started

On a dark rainy night, a black car drives at high speed. There is a man inside.

He looks like in his early forties.

He is looking very sorrowful and mad at the same time. The man in the black car received an incoming call. As he tried to look at his phone, he lost sight of the road and saw a huge truck coming in his way. He tried to avoid it as fast as he could, but it was too late.

BOOM! They crashed.

Beep! Beep!

All he could hear was people yelling and calling the ambulance. It turned out that there was another car involved. The truck drove off as fast as he could away from the scene.

*****

*three days ago

Alice was sleeping when her parents came into the room singing, happy birthday to you, happy birthday...

Alice puts her sheet over her head.

No please, Let me sleep a bit more.

Her mother shrugged. Come on, sleepyhead. Wake up.

It is your birthday today.

You don't want to miss what we prepared for you today, says her father.

Alice puts her sheet up and smiles at them.

Thank you for remembering my birthday, Although you guys are very busy with work.

It is oke sweetie. We are supposed to do that.

Now get up and make yourself ready for the day.

I smile at them.

Oke, I will see you guys downstairs in 30 minutes.

Alice Pov:

Today I am becoming 25, but my parents still see me as that little child that wants to celebrate her birthday. I hope this day goes perfect as they have planned.

I walk to the bathroom and look in the mirror. I have long brown hair and hazel brown eyes. Yep, I just look exactly like my mum.

My mum has beautiful dimples, and she is not thick nor skinny.

She has a beautiful shape, and I got that from her.

Alice quickly washes up and runs back to her room.

tringgg, tringgg... goes my phone.

Hey Mia, how are you?

'What do you mean, how are you? How is your birthday going, girl?' she says excitedly.

I think not soo bad... my mum even brought an expensive dress.

'Lucky you. Mine forgot my birthday last year! Remember. I wish I had parents like you, girl. So caring and loving' she mumbles.

What is there to wish for Mia?

My parents are too strict. I can't even go wherever I want without them following me or asking me questions.

'I'm sorry girl... I can't make it today.' Sadly she replies.

It is okay, Mia. See you then next week.

I hoped she was here by my side today.

I look at the dress my mom got me.

It is beautiful.

It is a simple long black dress, and it has beading ruffles around the chest. It is short-sleeved, and it is tighter around the waist.

I love it!

I quickly put on the dress and go downstairs.

" happy birthday to you...." they all begin to sing for me. All my friends and family are here. I am literally in shock!

I didn't expect everyone to be here already.

" Hey princess, you are already 25. You have grown up soo fast," says my dad.

He grabs me by my hand and walks me to the table with the birthday cake.

The cake is soo perfect made. It has my face on it and my name.

Woah!! It looks like the cake gets bigger every year.

"hahaha," the crowd laughs.

"Here is my gift for you, sweetie", says mom and whispers to me, " I hope you get a better year than all the years before".

I didn't really get what she meant by that, but I just brush it off.

Thanks, mom, I replied while smiling.

Wait... You are missing someone else, interrupts dad.

"Come, Mia," he calls her while waving with his hand.

Hey Mia, I missed you. I thought you weren't coming.

"girl, gimme a big hug. How can I miss your birthday?" she hugs me tight.

I know that I can always count on you. You are just a sister from another mother. We both giggle hard.

"I wish".. then I could celebrate a birthday like this. says Mia while touching the decorations on the wall.

"You know what?? Let's go take some pictures. You and your dress are stunning, girl. You should go on dates... hahaha.

Mia stop!! You are making me blush.

Everyone is here. You know I am still waiting for him.

"Don't tell me you're still waiting for that boy? You guys made that contract when you were little. Maybe he has someone else now" she crossed her arms.

Why are you always so negative about this?

My heart tells me that he will come for me. I believe in him.

"Okay, let's go outside now" she takes my hand and takes me outside.

****

Liam's Pov:

while I was working in my office, I got a call. I look at the screen. It is Oliver. He knows I don't pick up calls from him, so why he is calling me?

I decline his call and just focus on my work.

A few seconds later, someone storms into my office.

Ugh... who came into my office without my permission? I say sternly

'I am sorry. I couldn't hold him anymore' mumbles my secretary.

Just go out. I will deal with him myself.

So what do you want this time Oliver? I say while looking up.

" How did you know it was me? he says while looking at me like I can read minds.

"Anyways I have something to tell you. Mr Mason sends me. He asked you to go join The Mason Art University tomorrow since it will have a good impression on our company."

Whatever, get out. Can't you see that I am busy with work? I have too much paperwork today.

"You rude heartless man. I wonder how I am your only friend. uhum uhum sarcasm."

Ask yourself! I reply irritated

"No wonder you have nobody else. Look at you...

you are 24/7 looking angry, and you have that ' no one can approach me' face on the whole time. You're good looking for nothing. I am even scared that you will never get married.."

Get out, or I will kill you! I throw my pen at him.

"See you tomorrow then. Be on time! I will send you the location and date" he smiles and walks out.

Ugh, I need to finish all this paperwork today! RIP me.

****

*Next day

Alice's pov:

Aww... my head hurts. I had partied so long yesterday. My friends stayed really late last night. So I could sleep only for a few hours.

The bright sun is shining through my curtain.

I can hear someone screaming my name.

Panicking, I run to open my door.

What? Dad!

'you are so late for your class. Are you planning to skip today?' He Asked me, anger visible in his voice.

Shit, I am so late for my art class!

'I will make your breakfast sweety, come downstairs!' Mum replies.

I changed clothes, brushed and put on light makeup since I don't really like too much makeup.

Tring Tring.

It must be Mia. I pick it up while going downstairs.

Hey Mia, I am running a bit late.

'Me too. I am at your door, by the way.' Mia replies. Seriously? I am coming. I rush to the kitchen and grab my stuff.

Mwah. I kiss mama on the cheek. Thanks, mom. You are the best. Bye!

I can see my mom smiling and shaking her head.

Mia, over here!!. I wave at her.

* On the same day

"Okay, class. Listen! For your last lesson today, I want to see a good piece of art. You can do it outside or stay inside, as long as I just get your art today. Now you're dismissed", says Mr ben.

Mia looks at me. 'Let's go outside. It is such nice weather today.' She locks arms with me as we walk out of the classroom.

I feel the heat from the sun.

I already feel like sweating. I wipe my hand on my forehead.

Wait. I have a brilliant idea. I need to go back and take something from the class. Wait here, Mia. I run off.

'Wait, you have Uhm... you have ...' she screams, but I did not hear the rest.

I walk back into the hall. I see the director busy talking to two other men. They are coming in my direction. One of the men is staring at me. He looks like my age.

He is still staring at me. Ooh... that gives me goosebumps. I pretend like I am looking at the wall and slowly look away.

I look up again, and he starts to laugh so creepily. What a weirdo he is.

But Wait! Why does he look so familiar?

***

Liam's pov:

I wonder if all the people here have paint on their hands. Is it a new trend or something? I am trying not to laugh since my dad is here.

Wait, is that Alice? I tried to go to her, but then someone calls me.

'Mr Mason, this way, please'. says my dad's assistant.

We talked for hours and looked at some things.

"Thank you for your precious time. I hope to see you more often, says My dad's assistant and waves at me."

I look for Alice, but I can't find her anywhere. Where are you Alice?, when I finally find you?

It is raining and very dark already.

I quickly hop in my car and start driving very fast. Today was my mom's death anniversary, so I don't want to miss it, and before I knew it, my car got hit by something big... SCRASHH!!