Maria at that night can't also sleep because she can't get out of her mind what Natasha and Elizabeta said to her.

-Earlier that afternoon-

Maria was in the garden finishing her art, coloring her art to be exact.

Then, Elizabeta approached her along with Natasha.

"Hey Maria, your art is so adorable." Elizabeta complimented Maria's art.

"Thanks Eliza, by the way, what are you two doing here?" Maria asked.

"Uhmm… Natasha here asks me if I can teach her how to draw, but I'm not that good so, I was hoping if you could teach her." Elizabeta asked.

First there's Lili, now Natalia wants me to teach her. Oh well, I have nothing to do anyways. Maria thought as she gave off a sigh and then smiled.

"Sure, Elizabeta. It's fine by me, I just have to color this anyways." She said.

"Really? You will teach me Maria?" Natasha asked.

"Of course Natasha, I would always help a friend in need." Maria said.

"So, I bet you'll be doing Ivan right?" Maria added.

"Yes, but I don't know how to draw yet." Natasha said as she looked away shyly.

"Look at her art Maria, what do you think?" Elizabeta said as she passed Natasha's art to Maria.

WoW! This art is like… uhmm… It's like… a six year old made this. Maria thought. But I can see that she puts in all efforts and love into it. She added.

"It's actually Adorable. You just need to add a bit practice and it will be perfect." Maria said as she passed back the art.

"You really think so?" Natasha asked.

"Yes. Then if you're good at it, everything you can think of, you can draw it easily." Maria said smiling.

Me and my brother in a wedding outfit.. Natasha thought and this made her blush red.

"You will teach me, right?" Natasha asked eagerly.

"Of course, I can always help a friend in need." Maria said happily.

Natasha then hugged her and thanked her.

"Well? What are we waiting for girls? Let's start our drawing class." Elizabeta said.

The three of them just giggled and they started drawing their arts afterwards. After a while, Elizabeta asked…

"Hey Maria. I was wondering… Uhmm… Who do you prefer to be your boyfriend, Kiku or Arthur?"

Maria was shocked when she heard the word boyfriend.

"I… I'm a bit young for that Elizabeta." Maria answered.

"But if you were to choose, who will you pick?" Natasha asked.

Maria just smiled and said…

"I don't really know who I would pick. I mean, Kiku is my best friend since we're young and I do admire Arthur because he's responsible, loyal and a good friend."

"We know that you feel more than just plain friends Maria." Natasha said.

"If you really love that someone Maria, you should confess your love to them. Don't hide your feelings or else you won't be happy. And besides, there won't be any trouble unless you try and be true to your feelings." Elizabeta added.

"Okay then. I'll confess my love on Valentine's Day then." Maria said.

She then bid farewell to the two.

-Back to Present-

Well she is right, but I don't know who of the two I will pick, they both weigh the same in my heart. Maria thought. But seriously, If I Arthur, Kiku might be sad or he would be depressed. He may just smile and hide it, but I can see it in his eyes. Maria thought.

And if I choose Kiku, I don't know what Arthur's reaction would be!

Maria just hid her face using her pillow. She then looked at her clock.

"Oh no! It's 11:15! I really need to go to sleep!" She said as she turned off her night lamp and closed her eyes.

Sorry haven't updated for 4-5 days.

Class just started and I need to have higher grades this time.

Maybe the next chapter will be a bit longer.