[Hoshi's 1st storia] "With You" (Chapters 10 - 11)

Chapter 10: Mission no.149 ~ Edward's Birthday.. 

A year passed by, the bond between all of them became stronger. Edward was finally, be able to continue his studies as a 1st year college student , taking a course of Chemical Engineering. Alice reached 4th year high school and was a graduating student. Daniel was on his 2nd year of Chemistry course. Paolo was on his 1st year of Computer Science course and Mark was on his 1st year of Multimedia Arts. Matthew was a graduating college student of Law. He was taking his board exams.  At the same time, Soul  Freedom can still continue as a band and Alice as a singer.

Edward and Alice's affection with each other grew stronger. And so, when Alice graduated, Edward confessed his love to Alice.She got very speechless. Alice let him woo her. The time that Edward wooed the third time, and since Alice cannot answer him if "yes" or "no", they had a deal. Edward gave a box of ring to Alice. By the time she started to wear the ring inside, it means, she accepts Edward as her official boyfriend. And if she returns the box with the ring inside, she rejects him.

Twenty three days later, it's Edward's birthday. Mira invited Edward to be with her so early to go to different departments to renew her papers. After a while, everybody who were left in the house woke up. Alice asked for everyone's help. They prepared for a small party. Daniel, Mark and Matthew were assigned to cook. And since they know just a little knowledge in cooking, Alice guided them. Paolo and Alice planned how to run the party. Paolo contacted Patricia -- Edward and Alice's favorite musician -- and her vocalists Jessica, Stephanie, and Jeanne to sing in the party, and also, to join them in the celebration. Alice shared everything - the confession - to Paolo and asked for others' help for another plan. After the preparation, they gave a signal to Mira that they should go home. Upon arriving back to the house, Edward got very surprised.

"Happy birthday, Edward!!" Everyone shouted.

"What in the~! What is this!? Huh!? WAAAAAHHH!!!" Edward shouted with happiness.

"Can't you see, can't you see? Getting blind?? haha! kidding! I love you, bro!" Paolo said to Edward.

"Waaaahhh!! Thank you!" Edward shouted.

"C'mon! Let's party!!" Daniel shouted.

"Wooohhh!!! Let's party!!" everyone replied.

Edward can't really believe on what was happening there. All of them were enjoying. All of them there were having a nice talk with the other. Night of Red Moon -- which is composed of Jessica, Stephanie and Jeanne -- were getting to know with the Soul Freedom. Each one of them went to the stage to give their speeches and thanks for Edward. Paolo and Alice went on the stage in pair but Paolo was the one who read their speech.

"Thank you. That's all! Haha! Kidding! Okay, serious mode.. Thank you for being such a good and protective brother. An inspiration to many. You're such a good singer and lyricist. A talented man with a very gentle heart. A cheerful man who smiles so cute. Haha! A very supportive friend, brother and son. Hmm.. What else?? An energetic man that makes others happy. And an athletic man who doesn't surrender on any challenges in his life. Happy birthday to our dearest brotheeerrrr!!! ahaha!! drama mode, on!!" Paolo said.

"Waaahh!! nosebleed! haha! Thanks!!" Edward said as he hug both of them.

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Chapter 10: Mission no.149 ~ Together.. Back From Where We've Started..

Alice came near to Edward. She gave the box of ring to him. Edward looked at Alice's hands to check if she wears the ring. Unfortunately, she wears no ring. Edward smiled, hiding disappointment in him.

"Open it." Alice requested.

"huh? o.. kay.." Edward nervously said. He opened the box and didn't see the ring inside.

"What the! Where's the ring!?" Edward surprisingly said.

"I... Don't know! Sorry! I didn't ... err! It's just here a while ago! Eh!? I didn't mean to.. Err! Where is it!?" Alice said.

"Oh maybe.." Edward said.

"Maybe what?" Alice replied.

"Oh, how does the ring look like?" Paolo asked.

"A silver ring with red stone." Edward answered.

"Ah! wait. I'm not sure but.. Maybe that's the one I saw beside the vase there. I put it inside my closet." Daniel said.

"C'mon! Let's get it!" Edward hurriedly said.

"Ok! ok!" Daniel said, and wink secretly to Alice.

Edward and Daniel was already in Daniel's room. Paolo immediately handed the ring to Alice from his pocket. Alice wore it at her right hand's ring finger. They moved the tables and chairs to the side as quiet and as fast as they could -- now, as a wide dance floor. They closed all the lights except on the one on the second floor.

"Sorry bro, I thought red is the color of the stone attached to it. I forgot already." Daniel said.

"No, It's ok. Damn! Where is................... it!?" Edward said as he was surprised to see the setting at the 1st floor.

Edward's eyes got widened. He went down the stairs. Upon reaching the last step, Alice started to play the piano. She used the black and shiny piano that was given to her by Edward to congratulate her on her graduation. She sang the song "together" that was composed by her. After her performance, she stood up and   came near to Edward. The song "A Song of Sun" played -- Paolo as the DJ. She pulled Edward gently to the dance floor and hugged him. They started dancing slowly.

"Surprise. Heh!" Alice said, talking to Edward.

"You're so... hah! Thank you!" Edward replied.

"Happy Birthday.."

"Ehem! Back to where we've started!?"

"Leveled up? haha!"

"Haha! you got me! Good surprise, eh?"

"heh! iiiyyyaaahh!!"

"yes?"

"Now, I freely accept you in my heart... I promise to take care of you. I won't leave you in times of troubles. I will surely promise you that I will do my best just to make your life, the best of all lives that ever existed. I love you, Edward!" Alice said.

She kissed him on his forehead. Edward hugged her tighter. He smiled so big and laughed of too much happiness. Alice took two steps backward and showed herself, wearing the ring. Again, they hugged each other and sway.

"Iiiyyyyaahh!! Cheers for Edward!!" Alice shouted, lifting her wine glass.

"Cheers!!" All followed.

[hoshi's 1st storia] "With You" (Chapters 8 - 9)

AGAIN!!!! xDD this is not professionally made.. :P

Chapter 8: Sing me a song, (an audition..)

Saturday, and there were no classes, Mira went out early to find another job. Still, she haven't known about what happened yesterday night. At the same time, Soul Freedom would also start their practice for their next concert. Mark was alarmed, Alice would be left home , alone.

"You wanna go with us in the studio?" Mark asked.

"Uhh.. Where? I mean.. studio? What will I do there?" Alice asked.

"You'll be left home alone, you wanna join us?" Matthew explained.

"It'll be boring for you to stay here." Daniel.

"Yeah, they're right. It feels like crazy talking with the walls." Paolo continued.

"Haha! okay.. okay.. sure!" Alice replied.

"You can rate our performance.. If you want.." Edward shouted inside his room.

"sure thing!" Alice replied.

They arrived in the studio at 10AM. They prepared the things they need to use. They ate their lunch after. Back at the studio, they started the practice. Some of the Soul Freedom's songs need extra instruments to add on so they searched for someone who can play those instruments, record it and so they will follow on its tempo.

"You can play piano, right?" Edward asked to Alice.

"Yeah.. But it's a long time ago." she answered.

"Why don't you try if you still remember how to.. heh.. If you want."  Edward said.

"Uhh.. okay.. music sheet?? What song??" she answered back.

"Here it is." Matthew said, handling the music sheet to Alice.

And so, Alice played the piece, trying to remember how to read a music sheet. She played repeatedly for hours untill she mastered it. She also practiced the other songs that needs piano melody. On the third day, Edward came near to Alice. He was composing that time and asked for Alice's help and opinion.

"A love song? hmm.. "Sunny spot"?? sweet! yiieehh!! expired?? EHEM! I mean, inspired?? haha!" Alice teased to Edward.

"Haha! I'm just thinking of a song that we can perform together with Daniel. " Edward said.

"Eh?"

"I am planning to make you a guest in the concert. I heard you. You were singing yesterday."

"What!? You.. you.. I thought.. What!?"

"Hah! I'm a good stalker!"

"Errr.. I'll eat you!"

"Hah! Try to! oh! by the way, what song is that?"

"The what?"

"The song that you sang yesterday."

"Ah.. the song is entitled With You."

"by Who?"

"I.. just composed it.. yesterday.. but I haven't finished it yet. I'm still practicing for the concert's songs so you can see very few words there." Alice said without Edward knowing that he is her inspiration in doing it.

"Can I see, Can I see!?" Edward excitedly said.

"Sure thing! Here it is.."

As Edward read what is written:

I will stay with you forever,

Stay beside you and won't leave you.

We'll be together in the twilight, holding your hand

And I will sing a song for you...

"Wow.. Very nice! Why won't you finish this song and perform this in the live concert?" Edward continued.

"Do you think, that will work? It's your concert, they are your listeners, not OURS. Heh!" Alice replied.

"There's nothing wrong with one solo performance. And.. We'll let you play the piano, live."

"HA!? I..." Alice surprisingly shouted.

"Heh! C'mon! It's just fine. Soul Freedom featuring Alice? It's nice. You can do it!"

"Err.. You're killing me so early."

"Ne? You can do it, c'mon! Don't be shy. Haha! Hey, I almost forgot. We'll add piano and strings on Sunny Spot. Can you help me complete the lyrics and melody?"

"Sure! Wait.. Are you using your imagination in composing this one?"

"Slight."

"Okay.. Describe the girl.. tell me the meaning.. and its story."

"She's... b.. beautiful.. sweet.. nice.. and cheerful. She's shy, caring and loving. uhh.." Edward said, looking at Alice as he describes her.

"nice.. haha! okay.. continue.."

"The man was fallen in-love with her. She was his best friend. and then finally, the girl or the  woman had fallen in-love with him. They have fun together. They unite as one. Though they have many fights, they can still they can handle it out. They treasure every moment with each other. And it was like.. Their relationship is the best blessing that God gave to them.. How it is? Heh!"

"Wonderful! Cute! So sweet! I love it! Okay, now that I know the concept, maybe we should start in continuing writing this song." 

"Sure!"

They started sharing their thoughts about the song. They called Daniel to divide the parts between them. The three made the melodies and the harmonizations as Alice played the piano piece for it. They also called the other band members to make up their pieces and parts. They also inserted the song "With You" and "Sunny Spot" on the concert's set-list. They continued practicing the whole concert. As for Mira, she became a band accountant and so, 2 days before the concert, they went out to celebrate her approval. 

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Chapter 9: Q or A : Question about it or Answer!!???

It's the live's day, the stadium was full of people. All of them were nervous but excited. And yes, what more to Alice, who was a first timer. Since Alice was finished preparing, she let Edward enter the girls' dressing room.

"Hey!" Edward said, entered the room and walked close to Alice.

"Eiiyah, bro! haha! So nervvooouuusss!!!" Alice said.

"Haha! It's okay. It's just your first time." Edward said. He grabbed Alice's hands. "Wow. Freezing cold! Looks like you have a strong stage fright, eh?" he continued.

"Ahaha! Indeed! Very strong! I don't know what to do.. I mean.. How to act with you, guys." Alice replied.

"Hehe.. Don't be afraid. Be confident. Be yourself. And if there's something wrong, I'm... always here to.. to help you." Edward said, kissed Alice's forehead and walked away with shyness on his face.

Alice was so surprised. Her eyes widened. She got very speechless and don't know what to do. That was like, power and energy burst inside her. She smiled and the feeling of nervousness got lessen. Time to start the concert. They all performed with pleasure. The concert was full of energy. They were overwhelmed by the love of their fans. Alice, as a guest performer was also welcomed by Soul Freedom's fans. The concert ended  successfully. Everyone got very tired but still, happiness conquered their hearts. Time for Q&A. Alice and the band answered them honestly. As they went home, they prepared immediately to sleep. At around 1AM, all of them were already sleeping except for one -- Alice. She was thinking about what happened in the Q&A portion. That event kept on flashing back to Alice's mind.

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"I've observed that Alice and Edward had so many eye contacts on each other. Edward stares so differently to Alice.. and Alice does the same to Edward. Do both of you have secret relationship? or.. Do both of you have special feelings with each other?" A fan asked.

"Eh? He's my bro.. hmm..  Eh? how could you say that? Haha! you're a way too funny. heh!" Alice said.

"It's her first time.. uh.. so.. and so I look at her just to.. just like a guide and support to her.. yeah, like that." Edward replied.

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And yes, that bothers her mind. She kept on rolling over her bed. At last, she already slept but it was already 5AM. As time goes by, at about 9AM, everyone were already awake.

"Who ate the half plate of grapes?" Matthew asked, very puzzled at the fact that the plate of grapes was put inside the ref just before they sleep, looking inside the refrigerator.

"uhhhhh.... me?? Peace!" Alice replied, very dizzy.

"Eh? How many hours did you sleep? Are you okay?" Daniel asked.

"Ha?"  Alice replied.

"What the?!" Paolo said.

"Ne?? Go back to your bed and sleep.. c'mon." Edward suggested.

"Oh.. yea.. okay.." Alice replied.

Alice went back to bed and sleep. Edward in the other hand, went outside, sat on the bench stone and was surprised that he's thinking about the Q&A portion -- same scene as what Alice was thinking about the night that she can't sleep. He got a plan to woo Alice but he was thinking that it was too early to do it. Maybe he's still a brother to Alice considering her age and what did she answered on the question. And also, so that he can think about it more.

3 days passed, Soul Freedom bought a new house for them. They sold out the old one and moved there. Everyone celebrated it through a nice dinner and decided to have the blessing of their house. 

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[hoshi's 1st storia] "With You" (Chapters 5 - 7)

before anything else, (again?? xD) ... ... uhh...... nothing.. xDD jk.. no.. uhh.. i don't know if you'll be excited but i decided to have confessions post about the story after I've finished posting the whole story.. ;D haha! okay.. again.. enjoy.. :) oh, by the way, there's a reason why I didn't include chapter 8.. to be balanced.. I'll be posting it with the chapter 9 and 10 (which is a long chapter). Again, I say to you.. xDD this story is not professionally made.. :)

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 Chapter 5: A new home

The day continues here. Alice went out for school, very happy. Mira and the band was surprised to see plenty of food on the table that was cooked by Alice. Good thing, those food tastes like heaven. They all enjoyed it. Meanwhile, Matthew, as the oldest, started to make a schedule for the band with the help of Mark. That time was a little quiet for them so Paolo think of anything to do to remove his boredom. He called out Edward and Daniel. He went to Mira's room quietly. Good thing, Mira was sitting on her bed and was concentrated looking outside the window.

"UUUWWAAAHH!!" Paolo screamed, surprised Mira, wagging his rubber fish.

"Shi~!! Aaaaa!!!" Mira shouted and violently ran as Daniel and Edward laughed.

"Wualah! Gottcha! Peace!" Paolo said with a big silly smile on his face.
"Argh! You silly boy! Go back to your room! Haha!" Mira said, laughing at herself.
"Hah! You better run away from you grandma!" Daniel said and still, laughing.
"Nah! Who are you calling grandma!?" Mira asked, smiling.
"Obviously.." Edward said, lifting his eyebrows, looking at Mira.
"Argh!! I'll get you outah here!!" Mira shouted, smiled like a criminal, lifted her sippers and chased the three silly boys.

All stopped running. Tired and still laughing. They took a rest on the floor, grasping for oxygen.

"You can stay here as long as you want." Mira said, smiling. She stood up.
"Oh.. Thank you.. GRANDMA." Edward teased Mira, and put out his tongue.
"As long as you won't call me grandma. HUWAHAHA!" Mira said, stroked Edward's head gently.

Mira and the band decided to prepare a dinner together. They helped each other. Mira guided the others what to do.   They baked a choco caramel cake as a thanks for Alice. Alice came back home, she was surprised and thank everybody for the hard work. She heard Paolo called Mira as "mama". She was surprised. She smiled to Paolo and said, "Wow! Can I.. call you brother?" with hesitation and a little nervous that Paolo would reject.

"Why not?" Paolo replied.
"Add one to that!" Edward said.
"Call all of us you brother would be perfect!" Daniel said, and winked to Alice.
"Thanks, all!" Alice said, bowing her head.
"Group hug!" Edward shouted.

They all gathered themselves, came closer to each other and hugged.

"Steppers High!!??" Daniel shouted. The boys laughed.
"WOOOOOT!!" They all shouted, going back to their seats and continued eating the dinner.

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Chapter 6: Save Me...

Again, it's time for Alice to work. This time, the band followed her secretly. They want to know her situation at the work. They were a little close to the workplace when the boys got very thirsty so they bought first something to drink in a store just beside them except for Edward who was eager to see Alice so he leave the boys there and went straight ahead to Alice's workplace. He was almost there at the cafe's back door when he heard a loud bang of the door and a man screaming with a deep voice. He looked what's in there then saw Alice and her boss. Her boss pulled her out of the back door and slammed her against the wall. Alice got very scared, and was shaking. Tears burst out of her eyes.

"Didn't I told you to do your job?" The boss shouted.
"But.. I.. work here to.. to be a waitress.. w.. why do I have to do it!!?? I won't do that!" Alice nervously defended herself.
"You'll be dead!" the boss whispered to her, raising his fist.
"Stay away from Alice!!" Edward madly shouted, placing Alice behind him.
"Who in the hell are you, kid!?" the boss asked.
"Don't care about it anymore!" Edward said, and punched the boss' face on his full force.
"You! How dare you *f*ing kid do that!?" the boss shouted, raised his fist.
"IIYYAAHH!! EDWARD!!" shouted Alice and pulled Edward away to make the to make the boss' attack be missed.
"Oh! Thank you! Nice one!" Edward said to Alice.
"Errr! You almost been hurt! Stop it! Let's run away!" Alice pleaded to Edward.
"Stop! Edward! Alice! What's happening here!?" Matthew shouted. He ran and came close while the other band mates followed.
"Are you two okay!?" Daniel Said.
"You.... You're fired!" the boss shouted, pointed Alice and walked away.

Alice nodded to Daniel. She was still, shaking and trembling as if she was suffering from trauma. Edward walked Alice to a bench near the cafe. Paolo handed her a drink which he bought intentionally for her. Edward patted Alice's head, and Daniel patted her back gently. Mark handed her some tissue. Edward stood up.

"Who in the hell are you, kid!?" Edward said, cosplaying the boss.
"Edward! Why? you didn't know??" Edward said, being himself.
"You! How dare you *toot* kid do that!?" Edward said and again, cosplaying the boss.
"I can dare to! To my sister's freaking boss who looks like a big fat gorilla full of cooked mongo beans on his face!"he said, being himself.
"Hahahahaa!! Bravo, my brother!! Wonderful!" Alice said, smiling and was clapping her hands.
"You're such a bi-atch, Edward! Haha! joke!" Daniel pointed to Edward.
"Thank you.. Thank you! haha! kidding!" Edward said, bowing his head like there was a concert.

...

"Shall we go? It's already 11PM." Matthew asked.
"You can guys go home. I still need to freshen up myself." Alice replied
"I'll...." Edward accidentally said.
"Ha?" Matthew asked.
"You'll?" Mark said, waiting for the continuation.
"I'll go... yea, with Alice?? Is that ok?" Edward continued, looking at Alice.
"Ha? uhh.. Sure? Oh.. yea, sure!" Alice replied with a smile.
"Ah! I forgot! Matthew, Mark, Paolo, we need to do something, right Paolo?" Daniel said, sensing something and secretly winked to Paolo.
"Ah! Yes! The... The curtains!" Paolo shouted as he got Daniel's message and pulled Mark.
"Bye! Take care, both of you!" Matthew said as he can sense what Daniel and Paolo was doing.
"Thanks! You too!!" both Edward and Alice replied.

As the four boys walk away in the scenario, silence between Alice and Edward, came for a while.

"Let's walk in a park?" Edward said.
"Uhh... Sure?? Let's go!" Alice replied.

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Chapter 7: Tell me your story.

Alice and Edward then, walked on the park. They took a rest on the picnic grounds, feeling the cold air.

"Eiiyyaahh!! Haha! You're so quiet!" Edward said.
"Haha! I.. I can't think of anything to say.. or.. any topic to start with." Alice replied.
"Wuuuhh!!"
"What!? Eh! FINE! Tell me something about yourself."
"Me?"
"Obviously. haha!"
"My name.. is Edward. My.. little brother's name is Paolo.."
"uhuh.. yes, i'm listening.. then??.."
"The end!" Edward shouted, pulled some grass and made it his confetti.
"EEHH!!! YOU'RE SO!" Alice shouted, stroked Edward's head.
"OUCH! That hurts! Why!? I did nothing against you! This is.... in... in... injustice!"
"Haha! Crazy! I mean.. something about yourself! your life.."
"Ha? uhh.. Ok, ok.. Serious mode.. Where will I start?? hmm.. Let me think.. we are 5 in the family. My.. My father is.. Wait, do I really need to answer you question?"
"It's up to you. I'll respect your decision."
"Can I trust you this? I mean.. Do you really think you can accept me.. I mean you can still accept me as a person.. a.. after I tell you.."
"It's up to you on how will you judge me.."

"o... kay.. Take two! hehe..
When I was young, my dad was the head of the BTF company. He had favoritism between his sons. He likes our sibling Jonah, the oldest who died 2 years ago because of leukemia. From that time, only my mother alone who defends ma and Paolo against my father's abusive behavior. Before, I was asking, Why can't my father accept me and my younger brother. Until one night came, my mother and father were fighting inside their room. I and Paolo listened to them and we just found out that Johna's father is different to mine and Paolo's. I got really mad. I went out of our house and got drunk. Then I... I..." Edward said, and silence followed.

"You... uhh.. suspense?? hehe!"
 "Haha! Not really"
"Go on.." Alice said, smiled and picked up the rock beside her and threw it on the pond.
"I had a.. a.. sexual intercourse with different girls. Few month have passed, I reached 17, I tried to stood up and went to my step father's work. I had a deal with him. If he let me get my brother, I and Paolo would never step on his territory. Paolo felt a new hope. We stayed at Mark's apartment. Heh! He's my high school classmate. I and Paolo went through gigs. I sing and both of us plays the guitar. I and Mark made a deal. We will pay 50/50 for the rent. More months passed by, Mark presented himself as a bassist and so I though about having a band. Daniel, one of our close schoolmate became the second vocalist and Matthew became the drummer."

"Ohh.. Wait is Matthew you're schoolmate?"
"Nope. He was recommended to us by one of our directors in the studio."
"Ohhh.. Well, at least, you're a different person now... A.. a better one.." Alice said, smiling on the dark sky.
"Eh?"
"Nothing!" Alice said and winked to Edward.
"Let's go back home?" Edward asked.
"Sure! C'mon!" Alice replied.

They stood up and walked back home with Edward spotting Alice's tickling points.

"Hey! What the hek are you doing! Stop it! Haha!"
"Don't like!"
"Errrrrr!!!"

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