When Love Brings Pain

mmense size can rival that of an entire home. The room's feminine touches, such as its dominant pink hues, are impossible to miss, giving a clear indication of the

called out, her voice gentle yet pe

out to gently tap Precious. "It's time for you to wake up, my dear, or you'll find yo

tween the realms of dreams and wakefulness. "Oh, Nanny... just let m

far end of the bed, pulling th

edside, "Don't be like that, my dear. Your mother has been waiting downstairs for quite some time now. And you know what?

er beauty was undeniable. Her long, straight black hair cascaded down to her well-proportioned nose and full, alluring lips. Her face was oval and undeniably pretty, making

most famous men, she seemed to believe she was on a lev

us's eyes lit up with eager anticipation

g to unravel the mystery that awaited her. The old wo

as if all traces of sleep had vanished in an instant," she teased playfully,

lease don't keep me in suspense any longer. Just tell me, what is this surprise you're t

ser, her eyes twinkling with mischief. "Alright, fine... I'll tell you all about i

nitial excitement and interest that she showed a moment earlier. She averted

filled with an undeniable enthusiasm, hoping that her wo

stoic expression that revealed her apathy towards her father's return. Ever since she was a child, Precious had longed for her father's attention. Frederick, a

derable amount of time before his return, especially when it involved international travel. These trips often spanned months, and sometimes even a year

efiant young woman. As she leisurely rose from her bed, she proceeded to the bathroom. By the time she r

, couldn't help but beam with pride. "Prin

nd walked past, making her way to the other end of

morning,

t denoted their friendship and family bond, a practice common among foreigners. Frederick momentar

he gap, gestured towards Frederick

or my class," Precious excused herself, giving

ded sincerely with Frederick

he table and taking a seat. "I understand where Precious is coming from

pathy. "But don't worry. I'll talk to her and try to make her see things from a different perspective. I

son. What's keeping you waiting anyway? You'll be late for class if you don't get out of that room," Isabella

s voice echoed from the bedr

other," Claire beamed, he

ithin me. Finally, Kayden is gradually wor

low shirt, paired with black jeans and white canvas shoes. Isabella and Claire were left mesme

ghed, noticing their

some, Kayden," C

he looked into Isabella's eyes, noticing her mesmerized gaze. "Mother

u look okay," Is

eased, a twink

me," she replied, a small

t believe you fell for it," Kayden said, closing the di

ifting her head to savor the fragrance. "You smell g

nt you came out of the room. I just didn't want to get ahead

bought a new perfume. Even the dress I'm we

't you tell me about it? I could have purchased it for you

t that, mother. It's not an issue, belie

I'm your mother, after all. You know these things are my responsibilities. Even if we're no

y help each other out. Even if there was a chance to turn back time, I'd still do th

onvince you. You would still go ahead and do what you want in t

he grinned, his eyes

oo. Have a seat." Isabella gestured for them to join her at the table, the conversat

ith awe at the grandeur of the prestigious private university. He gripped

his shoelace had come loose. He quickly knelt do

rrying the intensity from everything that had transpired back at home. She

ed, glaring at Kayden, whose h

ry," Kayde

harply. "Watch it!" she added, giving him a disdainful look.

wondered aloud, before cont

encountered another girl. Anna stood before him, h

s a dream?" she whi

n asked, snapping his fingers

ined her composure. "Yes, yes... Oh

t?" Kayden inqu

ath away," Anna re

ears. "What did you say?" he

, what are you doing here?" she asked, attempt

been trying to find my way to the security department. I need to d

m here, just a few steps away. So,

ppreciate it if you could assist me in getting there. Additionally, I need your help in meetin

isten. This is what we'll do: we'll drop off your luggage first

'm not causing you any troubl

could never be a burden to me. It's my choice, after

p, really," Kayden ex

ok cute," Anna compli

s from his family and neighbors. Hearing it from a person he barely knew made hi

ed out a form given to him by a security officer, who promptly signed it after he was done. Aft

greeted, bowing respectfully

ore returning her attention to the paperwork on her desk. "Goo

ng around the premises on my way

ixed her gaze on Kayden, who felt

ma'am," Kayden

g to Anna. "It's okay, Cruz. I'll take it from here. You ca

ing Kayden a quick glance accompanied

rar, Kayden awaited her ne

hat can I do for yo

email notifying me of my admission to this school, whic

at was that your name again?

. Kayden Hechano

ame rings a bell... Aren't you the one who appl

" Kayden responded, a smile

"The student from Saint

ortunity to thank you for selecting me among the ot

scored 100%, surpassing all other applicants despite the challenging questions. No one has achieved such a score since the establishment of this university.

led gratefully, leaning closer a

verifications have been done o

done, m

ave the printed copies

'am," Kayd

, let me h

pped it, and carefully retrieved a varie

is up," the woman said, signing each document. Once she had complete

ng on her lips. She made her way to her seat in front

or with annoyance. Unable to contain herself any longer, she tapped Anna on the shoulde

ent. "You won't believe what I saw today. He's absolutely charming

emanded more details. "What are you even

I came across earlier. He's i

rted, "Seriously? Have you lost your mind? What do you k

in our department. And I wasn't able to get his name either. This is actually the first time I'll ever find someone so attractive in

students with his presence. The room fell into silence, awaiting his instruction.

domain, and the students felt a tinge of h

rce of frustration and confusion. The students harbored a collective dislike for the subject. As the le

er voice barely above a whisper. "Oh girl, we'

n pressed upon them, and anx

smissed Anna's statement. "Speak for yourself, okay? I

sistance. "Please, just let me have a look. At least you attempted i

d her notebook to Anna, catching the attenti

face as he mumbled to himself, "W

oss the classroom, demanding an end to the murmuring. The students snapped to attention, their eyes forward, awaiting further instruction. T

o can find the value of X

sick. How does he expect us to find something that doesn't want to be

a whispered, casting a cautious

by Kayden. The students were taken aback at the sight of him, their jaws dropping i

again?" sh

can't believe he is here." She turned to Precious, smiling, and continued, "

e her a serious look, "You know wh

"What? But why?" she a

g. Just give it back to me already" P

by the stern voice of their advisor, "Bonnevie,

forward, and all the students s

or a few minutes

problem sir,

his side, intending to introduce him to the class, "Well, this is

you would like to say to the class?" Kayden shook his hea

his fists out of nervousness, "Um, my... My name is Kayden Hechanova. I wen

erstand the feeling of having to be around new people for the first time. However, what he forgot to mention is that he

eplied in unison

should explain to him all he needs to know

r." Preciou

said and Kayden replied with a nod. Then he walked slowly past the students, his gaze fixed on the floor, until he found a

ing around the books on each student's table. "That's not necessary, Kay

I was saying, who can find the va

a challenge they were ill-prepared to face. None dared to speak up, their confidence wea

"Did anyone even att

ing her gaze to Precious, with her voice fi

unting, snapped at Anna, "Kee

waited, but Precious remained resolute in her silence. Meanwhile, in the back

to backtrack, attempting to jog the students' memories. He wrote the word "SOLUTION" on the board and pose

or the answer. And then, in a barely audible voice, Kayden mum

heir expressions shifting fr