Second to the last chapter so I figured its time for me to introduce the character I made up. This new character is inspired by someone who is very special to me. I hope this will surprise her. ^_^

HOLLY J's pov

I am listening to my professor when my phone beeped. It's from Fi asking if I would be home for dinner. I want to answer her text but my eyes were caught by the beautiful woman in front of me. I looked at her perfect curly hair and from where I am sitting I can smell the aroma of her perfume. The woman that always makes me feel better when everything seems to be turning upside down. Her name is Ruth.

She and I first met at the library while I'm trying to do a research. She sat down beside me and offered help. Then after few days we would hang out after class and even go out during weekends. I feel guilty everytime I lie to Fi about doing some project during weekends but I just can't say no to Ruth. Things got even serious when she found out I have a girlfriend. She ignored me for weeks and I was devastated. Then I would take it out on Fi thus resulting to fights.

After two months of ignoring me, I decided to talk to Ruth. To say sorry for lying to her and hoping we could still be friends. But she saw me standing on her dorm room, crying, she grabbed my hand and took me inside the room. She kissed me and I kissed back. At that moment I knew I am in love with her. A very strong feeling that I never felt before. Stronger than what I feel for Fi.

We made love that night. She begged me to break up with Fi but I told her that I can't, at least while she's in high school. Fi is doing great at school and ruining her new start is a big no for me. I would never forgive myself. So I told Ruth that after Fi's gradation I will break up with her. I'm Fi's default love and she's mine. Imogen was her true love as Ruth to mine.

And now, it's only a week away before she graduates. I'm excited to be with Ruth but the thought of leaving Fi surprisingly scares me.

I started to make a list of pros and cons of leaving Fi.

Cons:

-Hurt Fi

-Might lose my bestfriend.

-Kill me for cheating on her.

Pros:

-Be with the woman I love.

-Spend more time with Ruth.

-She can get back with Imogen.

The last entry made me think. I looked again on Imogen's name. At that moment, I knew what I have to do.

IMOGEN's pov

"I don't think this is a good idea." I said as I turned around.

I've never been afraid to go inside our house before. Okay, there was this instance back when I was five when I played on the mud and even ate some. Which I regret because it takes like, well, uhm, mud?

I got dirty and was so terrified to go home. My playmate's mom had to carry me just to get me to our doorstep. I thought dad would scold me for eating mud. But when he opened the door, he smiled at me and carried me. He didn't ask me anything, he just bathe me and tuck me to bed. He told me he loves me. I made a promise to myself that night that I would never hurt my dad's feelings. Never.

I know it's a puny reason compared to now, but at that time, my feelings were intense like what I'm feeling right now.

Anna made me faced the door while Kylie pushed me towards the door.

"Door bell please?" Kylie said.

"It's her house, silly." Anna replied laughing.

I find it funny too but I can't even smile. My nerves are at it's maximum level. My hands are sweaty and trembling.

"I can't do it guys." I said as I attempt to turn around but Kylie blocked me.

"Ims, it's now or never. Think about Fi." Anna said.

She's been using Fi's name the whole time we're rehearsing at her house. And it works everytime. Thinking that I can be with Fi after this, it excites me therefore decreasing my anxiety.

I sigh then looked at my friends.

I'm about to touch the doorknob when it moved. My dad is holding Volta's strap. Looks like it's V's time for walk.

We all screamed at the same time while my dad was shocked on our reaction.

"Did I scare you girls?" He asked smiling.

"A bit , uhm but we're here just to make sure Imo talks to you." Anna said nervously.

My dad got confused. Still I'm speechless.

Kylie pushed me a bit to talk.

"Why don't you let us walk V, Mr. Moreno? Imo needs to tell you something." Kylie said without waiting for an approval from my dad. She snatched V's strap on my dad's hand then grabbed Anna on her left hand.

I can see how surprised and intrigue my dad is right now. He looked at me waiting for an explanation.

I just looked back, a blank stare.

"Why don't we have a snack inside? There's hot chocolate." he said while guiding me inside.

We were sitting on the table. My dad's cup is already half empty but mine is still full. He looks at me wondering why I act this way.

I calmed myself. I Inhaled then looked at him.

"Dad, you always ask me why I don't have boyfriend at school. And maybe you're wondering why things never worked out with Eli and me." I paused. "Well, I know now why."

His eyebrows form an arc. But still he's silent.

"That's because I never really liked boys. I can be friends with them but being romantically involved with them is just too much!" after I said that I stand up and started to pace around the kitchen. When I finally had the courage to speak again I faced him.

"Dad, I.. I'm gay. I'm in love with a.. a girl . She means everything to me and since we broke up I can't stop thinking and caring her. I tried dad, to get rid of these feeling but it won't go away. I broke up with her because I was afraid that it might hurt you. I'm your daughter and I'm still Imogen. Nothing will change between us, I promise." I said continuously. I looked down and started to cry.

After a minute dad stand up. I thought he is going to walk out on me but instead he approached me.

"Fiona is lucky to have you." my dad's hands are now wiping my tears. I could not believe how he knew about her.

"I'm sorry." I hugged him tight.

"I also have a confession to make." he paused then smiled at me.

"I knew about her even before you two broke up. At that time I was in denial. I saw your letters for her on your computer." he said smiling.

"Dad! Those were private!" I sounded like a child about to throw a tantrum.

"It's not my fault you forgot to turn it off. I was about to do it when I saw the word I love you at the end. My curiosity took over me, so I read all. I was hurt at first because I never thought you would be uhm…."he pause as if having a hard time thinking the appropriate term.

"Gay?" I said when he can't pronounce the word.

"Yes, g..gay. So I went to a support group who's on same situation as mine. They made me realize how much you're struggling right now. And I have no right to be called your father if I'll be the first one to criticize you. I love you Imogen no matter who you love." he kissed me in the forehead. It made me cried more. I hugged him tight.

"You're the best daddy in the whole world Mr. Moreno. I'm the luckiest daughter on earth." I managed to say while crying.

He just rubbed my back and kiss the top of my head.

I let go of him when we heard the bell rang. I can't wait to tell them what happened.

"I'll get it dad." I said happily but gave him a kiss on his cheeks before I went to the door.

"Guys, it's good- " I said while opening the door but I was surprised to see who came to visit.

"Holly J?"

...to be continued...