THE next day, we were headed back to the villa again for the voting and elimination day. I slept inside the van during that whole ride. Okay, I wasn't really sleeping. I was thinking about a lot of things, like who I was gonna vote for again to stay. It was getting harder and harder to choose because we were all so close now with each other (well, except for that one person whom I still and would forever loathe).

We spent the whole day inside the third room being fixed by the make-up artists and stylists. I voted myself and Jasper to be out of the villa. Luckily, we could vote ourselves off or else I'd feel guilty to choose among the others.

When night came, I was fully prepared to be eliminated. I didn't follow the dress code this time. I was wearing my comfortable clothes again, the 3 S's – shirt, shorts and sneakers. I was hoping they'd choose me to leave because I've been practically begging all of them to do that since day one. But my heart shattered into million pieces as soon as Victoria announced the couples who were eliminated. "Mino-Hannah, Hardin-Melissa, I'm sorry but you have to leave the villa."

I closed my eyes and heaved a deep sigh. I knew this was gonna happen, but it's just really hard to let go of the people whom you already formed a bond with. I watched them, as they exchanged hugs and sobs with the other participants. I turned my back because it was too much for me to handle. But then, someone suddenly poked me in the back, causing me to turn around again. I was stunned to see Mino smiling infront of me. "Chastity, let's see each other again outside, okay?"

I nodded at him. "Sure thing."

"You have to win this." He told me, grinning.

I shook my head. "I probably won't cause I'd run away from this show."

"Hey, don't do that!" He scolded me.

I chuckled a bit. "Thank you for saving me again before."

He smiled. "I gotta tell you something..." He paused, leaning closer to my ear. "You should thank HIM as well. He was the one who called me to save you."

I narrowed my eyes at him then frowned. "W-what do you mean?"

He didn't answer. Instead, he just winked at me, proceeding to the others. Meanwhile, I was still left there standing in awe. Him? What did he mean by that? Ugh. I hate mind games.

After another session of hugging and saying goodbyes, the two couples finally left the villa. The production set was already fixing the stuffs outside, while we all proceeded inside the villa. It was eerily quiet now that Mino was gone. There were only 4 couples left: Me-Jasper, Sab-Jiro, Nicole-Patrick, Skye-Tristan. Imagine from 30 people to just 8.

A staff instructed us to prepare our own talents for the Grand Ball next week. Apparently, we'd have to showcase what we've got not only infront of the participants, but to the whole nation. I was so apprehensive, as soon as the staff left us with that instruction. I honestly have no talent at all. (Well, if you count playing video games or riding the bike/skateboard a talent, then maybe yes.) So instead of preparing for it, I decided to go upstairs and just head to our room.

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WHEN morning came, everyone was busy practicing their own talents. I felt intimidated for the first time in my life. As I walked past the lounge area, Skye and Nicole were both dancing side by side facing the flat screen. They weren't dancing the same routine though. Each of them has their own music. I wondered how they could practice like that.

Anyway, I decided to go to the pool area and there, I saw Sab and Jiro singing together in harmony. I didn't recognize the song though. They were smiling at each other while singing. Okay, so much for being a couple. I turned around and headed upstairs again. Jasper suddenly came out from their room. "Chas, where are you going?" He asked, approaching me.

"Gonna sleep all day." I answered in a bored tone.

"What? You're not gonna practice?"

"Jasper, you and I both know that I don't have a thing for those. I can't sing nor dance nor act whatsoever. What am I supposed to show?" I stated matter-of-factly.

He reached for my nose and pinched it hard. "You're so cute when you're anxious. Come on." He grabbed my hand and dragged me downstairs again.

"Jasper, where are you taking me?"

"We'll practice." He said, grinning.

I looked at him, wide-eyed. "What???"

He chuckled. "I've got a plan."

I was terrified when he said that; more so, when he already told me his plan. "So we'll just have to sing and dance together. Just follow the rhythm and you'll be fine." He told me, like it was going to be easy.

"No. I can't do it." I said, crossing my arms over my chest. "I won't do it."

"Chas, you have to do this. Remember what you told your mom?"

I sighed. Of course, he blackmailed me. "Fine. But don't expect me to follow everything you've said."

He smiled. "That's the Chastity I know. Now here's the lyrics." He handed me a paper with lyrics written on it. I was stunned to see that he changed the lyrics of the original song to fit the concept he was planning for us to do.

As I tried to read on the lyrics he gave me, I was suddenly dumbstruck. I didn't know where he got his inspiration writing it, but definitely there was a hidden meaning to it.

No matter what anyone says you're my girl

You will always be my girl

I love you forever.

"Jasper, since when did you start writing lyrics?" I teased him, as we sat on the kitchen counter. I was still busy pondering upon the lyrics of the song, when he suddenly grabbed me again. "H-Hey!" I protested, but he already placed a hand on my waist and his other hand on mine.

"Now just follow my lead, okay?" He instructed me.

"Are we gonna do waltz? Cause if yes, I really really don't want to do it." I told him frankly.

"No we're not. We'll just do a slow dance."

I frowned at him. "So we'll just do a slow dance infront of everyone?"

He grinned. "This isn't a part of the choreography. I'm just practicing you so you won't have to trip during the actual ball."

I slapped his arm and dropped his hands. "I am not going to do this."

"Chastity, come on!" He whined. "At least for your mom?"

"Why do you always have to blackmail me?"

"Because you're so stubborn. Now, follow what I say."

I shook my head at him. "Just dance on your own, will you?"

"No I won't. I won't ever dance again not unless you dance with me." Way to blackmail me!

I heaved a deep sigh. "Alright. Alright."

Few minutes later, I gave up following Jasper's instructions and so I just watched him dance all by himself. He moved so naturally along with the music. It was like he was one with it. I was still amazed everytime I watched him dance to be honest.

"So, what's your inspiration to writing that song?" I teased him.

"You." He answered instantly, still dancing.

"Me? And why would that be?"

"Try thinking sometimes, Chas." He just said, causing me to frown at him. I remained silent on my seat after that. I couldn't help but feel anxious at what he just said. I didn't want to assume anything after all.

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A/N: Who do you think will win in this show? :) Who is your bet? Comment below...