It's been 2 weeks since the winter break start. Zein was mixing the cream while Nana was taking the baked cake out of the oven. Amy took the baked cake from Nana before put the cream on it.

"Do you allow it?" Asked Niya.

"Allow what?" Asked Zein, not bother to glance at Niya's direction.

"I mean that crazy guy"

"He's indeed crazy, seriously annoying" interrupt Amy.

"He forced us to do something like that? What would she said if she knows it?" Said Nana before cutting the fruits.

"And it's disgusting" said Niya suddenly. "I hate his cute pose"

"Same" said everyone in unison.

"But both of them going to make performance, right?" Said Amy as she continue putting on the cream.

"Yeah, singing and piano... interesting" commented Nana.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Ice finally awake! At 1 p.m.....

The sleeping beast forcefully dragged herself to the washroom to do the morning routine. Actually, she want to stay on the bed but she would rather wake up than being lectured by her mother.

As soon as she goes downstairs, she being lecture again.

"Snow! Today is your birthday which means you already 16 years old! I thought you would be more discipline on your 16th birthday! Snow, show some good attitude, look at your younger sister, she's younger than you but look how fine lady she became! Couldn't you be more like your sister? An-" then she continue lecturing.

Ice's POV

Ouch! My ears hurt hearing her lecture. Especially when she compare me to Linda, it's really hurtful being compared to your siblings. Especially when your sister is somehow Miss Perfect. Why does she have to be so perfect? And is it wrong for me to sleep more on my birthday? I supposedly to have my nice breakfast right now although it's already afternoon. My mother did mention my birthday but did she wish me just now? No!

Finally, she ended her lecture with a sigh. Now, I'm peace!

"Sorry to lectured you on your birthday, but it's still your fault. Happy Birthday, Snow" she took something from the table. I didn't realise it's there before. It's a big blue box with black and white bow tying it.

"Thank you mom! Love you!" I quickly took a peck on her cheek before opened the box. I expect it would be something big! And expensive!

But... there's only snacks inside it. Many snacks, almost spilled out from the box. Well, I satisfied. After all this was what I asked her for.

I smiled happily before hugged her.

"Thank you mother, I love it"

She also smiled. "Emptied the box by today, I want to use the box"

"What...."

I quickly brought the box upstairs to my messy room. *sigh* when can I have a tidy room?

I took out a bigger box from my bed. On it written 'Don't you dare touch this'

I usually put my snacks in it and eat when I'm:
•depressed
•sad
•angry
•relaxing
•playing video game
•hungry
I also eat it when Linda visiting me and having a little chit chat. Luckily, she's not a big eater.

As I put all the snacks into my box, I found something deep under the snacks. A thick envelop? After I put away all the snacks, I opened the envelope and found an amount of money with a letter tucked between it. I took the letter and it read...

Happy birthday, Snow! Sorry if I didn't wishing your birthday properly. I feel like you're baby just by yesterday. I almost didn't believe that you already live for 17 years. I'm so happy, and proud of you. Did I getting older? Well, I look young because I'm still quite young😉. Okay, enough of the ceasiness, did you get the money? You did ask money for your shopping on your birthday, right? Well, don't forget to buy a pair of sneakers that you wanted. Again, Happy Birthday!

My tears of joy threaten to fall down. I never knew that my mother would be this sweet! And cool...

I remember, yesterday she asked me to cook for myself, because I late for dinner.

And this afternoon she lecture and even want to take back this beautiful box, I thought she doesn't assume this was my special day. She's been treating me quite badly and I never expect to receive a surprise like this.

Suddenly, the door burst open, revealing Linda.

"Hey, Sis. Let's go shopping. I heard you got the money. I'll treat you some food. Get ready now. I'll wait for you"

~At the mall~

Third person's POV

"Linda, let's have a meal first, I'm hungry" whined Snow as they walked in to the mall.

"Okay, you go eating, I go shopping"

"But you said you would treat me!"

"Actually, I want to treat you an ice-cream. By the way, where's your cool have gone? You being too loud"

"Fine" said Ice coldly before went to one of her favourite restaurant. As she sat down, a waitress came to take the order.

After taking the order, she take out her phone then open her Facebook.

"Meowshare?" She mumble as she saw her friends' posts. "Why I don't even know about this?"
(A/N: I don't know how to explain this. It's like a random test and entertainment that I usually did in Facebook. How about you try it out😉)

As she search for a nice question/test (which one is this?), she interested in one question.

Who's always stalk your FB?

'It's quite interesting' thought Ice as she tap the icon.

After waiting, she finally got the answer.

He's someone who's good at singing

Ice started to wonder, who is it. As she tried to remember any guy that good at singing, her order came. Ice's eyes became sparkling, after all, she haven't eat anything since morning.

Linda's POV

After I bought a creamy blue coloured sweater, I go to the restaurant that we always come. I saw her through the glass window, she's having a meal with serious face.

Since she changed, Ice, unlike Snow is not a softie that was so sensitive about many things especially regarding her feelings. She also no longer as nice as she used to be and only care about the things that benefit her. Untalkative and rude. Most importantly, strong.

Mom commented that her attitude right now resembles mine. Am I that cold? Whatever! Right now, I need to accomplish my mission that given.

I walked to toward her then sat down as the waiter came to me. The fuck... the waiter is Mark, my ex. He smiled at me seductively.

"Do you want anything, Miss?" He said as he winked at me.

He never changed, that handsome face of him with his annoying attitude. I just rolled my eyes in annoyance.

"Latte"

"Just that? Do you want..." he paused for awhile. "My service?"

I looked at Snow, she have the same expression as me, annoyed.
I glared at him for awhile.

"Would you rather have a kiss on your cheek with my palm?" I said at him coldly as he suddenly chuckled.

"Fine, a Latte filled with my love will be served"

Yuck, I hate this kind of guy. I looked back at Snow, she continue eating her food, chicken chop. While eating, she only focused on eating. Like nothing can distract her. Well, whatever.

~Time skip~

Third person's POV

"What will we ride? We can't walk home since it's already evening" asked Ice to Linda.

"We can take a taxi" said Linda as they go out of the mall. As Linda about to take a taxi, a fast Mercedes suddenly stopped in front of her. Linda was shocked but manage to composure herself.

"What the heck..." she looked at the Mercedes as the window slide down, revealing an annoying person.

"What the fuck Mark..." Linda glared him.

"Want a ride?" Asked Mark as he smiled brightly at Snow like an innocent boy. "I don't think you can reject me since it's already 7.45 p.m."

'Shit...' thought Linda. 'I need to go there by 8'

Suddenly, Ice received a call.

"Hello?"

"Sno-, I mean Ice, something bad happen!" Said a soft voice, obviously Nana.

"What is it?"

"When Niya was practising her speech, she fell down from the stage"

"So? Why would you call me? You can call the doctor, right?"

"Snow, Niya is your friend, we called the doctor but they said they he's not in service. You need to come to help us!"

"What can I help you? It's pointless for me to go there" said Ice, coldly.

"Ic- wait! Just come! You need to come, please!" Then Nana hung up. There's desperation in her voice but it doesn't touch Ice, even a little.

"That sound terrible" said Linda as Ice just realise that Linda was being too close to her.

"You eavesdropping?" Asked Ice.

Suddenly a message came. Ice open the message.

_________________________________

To: Snow

Hey there, Snowball. You better help Niya. Here's the location.
[map]
Have fun searching for it. And if I didn't see you by 8, I'll spread a rumors about... who know what... ;)

From: Mika

________________________________

"Bastard" Ice gritted her teeth.

"What place is this? A cafe?" Said Linda as she looked at the location given. Ice somehow familiar with the place, but where?

"Let me see it" said Mark as he took the phone. Linda glared him for his rude reaction. "I know where is this place. Come and take a ride" he said as he hand back the phone.

"Can we trust you?" Asked Linda as Mark get out of his car before open the door for them then bow like a gentleman.

"Shall we go, princess?" Said Mark nicely before grabbed Linda furiously then pushed her into the car. But, before Linda went in, Mark manage to whisper into her ear "I'm Nana's cousin"

As Linda went in, she have no choice but to ask her sister to ride in.

~Time skip~

As they arrived at the cafe, Caramel's Cafe, they walked in. The cafe, was dark and closed but Mark brazenly open the door.

Ice remember the bad memory where she waited for Jean for almost 2 hours.
(A/N: View chapter 'A Gap')

She felt uneasy and have a bad feeling.

In the cafe was dark, only the light from the outside lit inside the cafe. Suddenly, Ice felt something pushing her. She couldn't see the person as the atmosphere was too dark.

"W-what?"

"Look there" said a voice huskily into Ice's ear as she saw a finger's silhouette point a certain place. A lamp on the ceiling lit up around her but the light isn't bright enough to bright up all the place. Ice immediately looked back, she saw Mika smirking at her.

"What this all about?" Asked Ice as she knitted her brows. Suddenly...