Ashton picking up two stones at a time

I grew up in a middle wage family. I have two siblings, the eldest is five years older than me the youngest is ten years younger than me. Yeah, that's right I am the middle child. My brother (the eldest) and I do everything together we play soccer, basketball, hide and seek, name it. We never expect to have another sibling, to our surprise we got one and it's a girl. Years passed and we three get along well, hmmm well most of the time. We are siblings after all we do those "usual fights" like hiding the remote control to be the emperor of control and be the one to decide what to watch, compare foods or drinks and keep the fullest one, be the forst one to every single thing just to get a priviledge in short we love each other.

I entered the same High School my brother attended to I met lots of friends on the way. I did not graduated with honors but atleast I had high grades. My mother kept insisting me to get the College course she failed to get. As an obedient son I did what she asked me to. I enrolled to the course she always dreamt of. I first enrolled at A. University, unfortunately my college professor doesn't like me at all. He always throw nasty jokes on me during class, giving hurtful comments,teasing me with unnecessary things, giving me low scores on recitation, points blame on me and keep telling me that I wasn't meant to be at A. University to the point that I hated him to the bone. I told my mother and father everything he said and done...

Ashton: He always throw something hurtful at me I can't continue looking at him anymore!

Mother: It's okay son, you are the student you must understand.

Ashton: What's to understand ma! Someday I might punch him in the face and let him suffer. The pain that I felt mentally I will give it to him physically!

I left then proceeded to my room. Both my parents then decided to transfer me to KG College. They said it is a risk if I'll do something stupid at A. University. They may end up kicking me out or expell me, I may not be able to study anymore. Months after I transferred my old classmates from A. University informed me that our professor (the one that I mentioned earlier) died from vehicular accident. I was the only one who did not attend his burial. I just can't but someday I might forgive him.

It was on my second year in college, I met new friends, formed new group and my professors are nice enough that we all get along very well. It was clear as glass that there and there, I met Emerald she was my classmate back then. Medium skinned lady with grace and a smile that can make one's heart warm. I fell in love with her to the point that I always ask her on dates and take her home to meet my family and relatives. I guess falling in love is such a great experience. We have been together for seven months.

Then one day...

Ashton: Sh*t I am so late I am so f*cked up!

>>BLAAAG!!!<<

Ashton: Ouch! Sh*t what the f*ck is wrong with you girl! I'm on a hurry!

Lavender: Aah! I think I sprained my ankle I can't walk! It hurts!

I thought she was just joking until I saw grimaces on her face, then I knew she really meant it. I was dumbfounded when I saw her. She was fair skinned, has thick shiny black hair, average body, average height and the cutest facial expressions. To be a hero who saves a damsel in distress, I carried her to the school clinic. I left her there and was treated immediately and as for me I completely forgot about my class that I was marked absent. At least I met a beautiful girl.

I cannot stop thinking about her. I think I fall inloved again. Everytime I was with my girlfriend Emerald I sometimes imagine her with me instead of Emerald. I only know her by face but not by name. I told my guy friends about this certain girl and our task for that day was to find her. So we did. It was so awkward that I met her again but here goes nothing...

Ashton: Uhm hi, remember me miss?

Lavender: (giggles) Of course hihihi by the way my ankle still hurts you know.

Ashton: Oh really? Does it even hurt when we go out on a date tomorrow?

My friends: Ooooooh! Smooooth brooo!

Her friends: Go on girl go grab it it's just a date. He carried you to the clinic itvs a way of saying thanks.

Lavender: It's a deal tomorrow at seven o clock lets meet at the park.

Ashton: Sure by the way here is my number XXXXXXXXXX don't hesitate to call me.

Lavender: Okay noted ;) Don't be late or else I might go home. Hahaha

Ashton: Sure ..... I'm sorry your name slipped my mind. .. ... .?

Lavender: It's because you didn't ask it yet hahahahaha.

Ashton: Ow right that is my fault.

Lavender: It's LAVENDER. Like the flower, the stone or the color. You decide. (laughs)

Ashton: (laughs back) It's Ashton by the way.

Lavender: See you tomorrow Ashton.

I know right tomorrow I got a date. There is just one more struggle to face and it is called Emerald. I must come up to a formulated excuse. My friends said that they will support me and will cover up for it. That is the team I need. Excited I sat next to Emerald the next class and told her...

Ashton: Babe, my friends and I are planning to hang out tomorrow so I might not able to give you a ride home after class.

Emerald: What!? What did you just said?

Ashton: We are going to hang out on Jed's house tomorrow.

Emerald: Oh okay then go after you give me a ride home.

Ashton: What? I can't do that

Emerald: Why not? Are you hiding something from me?

Ashton: (whispers) Help me...

Jed(Ashton's friend): We are leaving at seven in the evening because we must catch up to my cousin Hiro. If we will arrive late we might not see him. He said he must go home by seven thirty.

Carlo(Ashton's friend): Yes, yes, It is kinda embarassing if we miss him. He is going abroad the day after tomorrow.

Fred(Ashton's friend): He is our friend we must all be there together.

Matt(Ashton's friend): We kinda planned a surprise beer party for him so we must leave early.

Ashton: Yeah yeah that's right beer party.

Emerald: Fine since you all insist. I'll go home on my own tomorrow.

Ashton to friends: (whispers) I owe you all.

Friends: (whispers) You must not fail brother.

The next day come as planned. Emerald got home by six fifty and I got a date at seven. I met Lavender at the park. The dress she wore that day was so flattering on her. I can still remember it. She dressed in a knee cut white dress. It was simple but she was stunning. We walked through the park and then stopped over at a restaurant where we talked about our personalities, likes, dislikes, favorites, family friends,opinions on things etc. . There I found out that she was just a first year student and this is her third date with a guy. She once had a boyfriend but it never lasted for a month. She also has five sisters and a brother. Her dream is to become a successful nurse someday. That night, as our conversation went deep I was also falling for her. She was everything sweet, kind, energetic, bubbly, simple yet stunning, smells nice, pink lips everything. As time flies it is time to bid goodbyes. I drove her to her home and she kissed me on the cheeks. It was lovely. The next thing I knew we are officially a couple.

The following week I told my friends all about it and advised me to split things up with Emerald so that it won't complicate in the future. I tried to split things up with her but I just can't her. I did everything to give her a hint that I don't like her anymore but her brain is it not functioning. She doesn't even notice a damn thing. I got tired of it so I just played it safe. I hid things from her and Lavender. I even planned things ahead so that the two of them won't even notice and it works. When I am with Lavender I must hide it from Emerald and vice versa. This rolled on until we are on our last year.

Fourth year in college when things get a little -- well a lot complicated. I was on the middle situation that I must choose only one. Who is it going to be? Read next Chapter.....