3rd Person's POV

Inside Cordovez University, students were pacing back and forth as they proceeded with their classes while some preferred to study underneath the big trees around the quadrangle.

Evie being high-maintenance in herself opted to stay and study at the library overlooking the university grounds.

While her twin sister, Eva, rested and relaxed under the shade of a big tree not too far from the campus.

She was listening to music in her earphones as she placed her book on her lap and skimmed through it.

Realizing that tomorrow is the schedule of her pre-final defense, instead of panicking and being engrossed in her books, she decided to steer clear of her mind to avoid stress and have a good presentation tomorrow.

Apparently, Dominic was along the area and was monitoring his suspected killer.

He was watching her every move and being a smart ass that he is, he kept cool and wore his casual attire qs he blends in with the students.

He smiled at the students who walked passed him.

He knew that girls still found him attractive despite him turning thirty this coming month.

Dominic has learned his lesson. He already failed on his stake-out at the bar last night.
Today, he won't fail and disappoint himself and his partner again.

Coz, being a student again was what he was planning for, ever since.

He always has this long-time crush over somebody whose name is Eva Felicio.

And, for sure, he will make his move to catch her attention.

He has seen her in the bar a couple of times and he knows that she will recognize him as one of their regulars way before he and his ex-girlfriend used to hang out.

He walked to the quadrangle where some students where getting fresh air while some were resting and from where he is, he can clearly see Eva from afar.

With her long, jet-black hair which was being thrown to her face because of the wind, he can still see the beauty in her.

But what got him confused was when a ball hit him from his side, he turned his attention back to where she was, she was nowhere to be found.

Dominic's eyes roamed around in search for Eva. But his eyes found someone else.

Someone across the street.

With exact same eyes, same face and same smile. Evem same height and same hair style. Only this time, she was tying her long black hair.

And, his crush was chatting with a friend of hers.

Dominic blinked in confusion. He started walking towards her and when she turned around, he waved hoping that she will recognize him like she used to tease him every time they meet.

But, to no avail, there was no reaction from her.

She smiled, as if something thrilled her, and Dominic was about to open his mouth to call her by his nickname for her but their girl buddy interrupted them.

It was obvious that he looked stupid at the center of the field hoping someone knows him.

Dominic watched in dismay when his crush left him with her friends and sat on the lone bench at the side of the quadrangle.

He sighed and let the air wallow his disappointment. He heaved a deep breath and closed his eyes.

"Sleeping on the field is not encouraged here, Mister Domino." Said a voice he knows so well.

Dominic opened his eyes and gasped at her.

"Oh. My. God. What kind of reaction is that, Domino?" Eva's cheerful voice rang in his ears.

She is the girl he always loved! His heart started beating erratically with her presence.

"He-hey. Wha-what happened with your friends? Ditching them for me?" Dominic found his voice and looked at her in disbelief as Eva sat beside him.

"What are you talking about? I was underneath that big tree the whole time! I only left the tree to buy these popsicles because I saw you entering the grounds." Eva shook her head in confusion and handed him his favorite flavor, ube.

Eva opened the packet and started enjoying the popsicle. It's chocolate, her favorite.

"Wtf was that." Dominic mumbled and began eating the popsicle she gave her.

"By the way, what brings you here?" Eva asked and Dominic tried to act normal and both became engaged with their animated conversation.

Both have secrets to hide. Both have questions they have been wanting to but afraid to ask.

Both have fears of being discovered. Both have feelings wanting to be relayed.

Soon, the truth will unravel.

Soon, the scary truth will be known.