BOOK - READING ACTIVITIES

Yo, it's been a tough week, fam. I've been drinking more than usual - like, way more. I'm talking five days straight, bruh. My parents are worried sick about me, but they don't really get it. They don't know what's going on inside my head. I just feel like nobody gets me, you know? Everyone's always asking how I'm doing, but they're not really listening. They just wanna know the surface-level answer, not the real deal. I put on a smile, but it's all fake, yo. I'm dying inside, but nobody knows. I've been feeling so lost and alone. I feel like I'm just going through the motions of life without any direction or purpose. I'm just pretending to be someone I'm not, but who am I supposed to be? The pressure's getting to me, and I don't know how to escape. I've been talking to God a lot lately, trying to find some answers. I'm praying for guidance and strength to get through this tough time. But sometimes it feels like He's not listening either. I know it sounds crazy, but sometimes I feel like people don't really know me at all. They see the surface but they don't see the real me, Maybe that's just part of being human, though. Anyway, I guess that's where I'm at right now - lost and trying to find my way. Maybe one day things will get better, and I'll be able to put down the bottle for good.

March 2024 Dear Diary, My heart is racing like crazy whenever I think about it. I feel like I'm standing on the edge of a cliff, and one wrong move could send me tumbling down. But then I see you, and all my doubts disappear. You're so brave, standing alone and strong, and it gives me the courage to take that step forward. I've been waiting for you for what feels like forever. Every day is like a slow-moving eternity, and I feel like I'm dying a little more with each passing moment. But the thought of being with you makes it all worth it.You're my everything, my darling. I've loved you for what feels like a thousand years, and I'll love you for a thousand more. When we're together, time stands still, and nothing else matters. I'm willing to take the risk. I'll be brave for us both. I won't let anything get in the way of what we have. I believe that we were meant to find each other. Time has brought us together, and I'm grateful for every moment we've shared. I'll keep taking those steps closer to you, my love. One step at a time. Yours always,

Dear Diary, I've been trying to hide it, but I think you know how much I want you. It's like a constant ache in my chest, a reminder that we're meant to be together. But every time we get close, something seems to pull us apart. I know we both feel it - the feeling that we're meant to be together. So why do we keep letting things hold us back? I'm tired of hearing that it's not meant to be, that fate is against us. I want to rewrite the stars and make our own destiny. I know it's not easy. There are mountains to climb and doors to open. But I believe that with us, anything is possible. And when we're together, nothing else matters. I know you're wondering why we can't just be together in private. But the truth is, the world outside these walls is harsh. People will tell us what we can and can't do, what we're meant to be. But I refuse to listen. I want to rewrite the stars and make our own way.

I'm trying to put up walls around my heart. I don't want to fall in love, not because I don't believe in it, but because I'm scared of getting hurt. I've never let anyone in before, and the thought of it makes me anxious. But then you come along, and everything changes. You make me want to be a different person. You make me want to wear dresses and high heels, to do my hair and makeup just for you. You make me feel like I'm glowing from the inside out. But the more I feel it, the more I try to push it away. I'm paralyzed when you're around. I feel like I'm losing myself in your eyes. It's like my heart is beating for the first time. I know it's not fair to play with emotions like this, but I can't help how I feel. I gasp for air when you're near, it's like my lungs are on fire. But at the same time, it hurts. So I put up my defenses, trying to numb the feeling. But you make me glow, and that's what scares me most. I don't want to fall in love, but I think I already have. And if that's true, then I think I'd have a heart attack.

*I'm writing this from a hotel room, staring at the same four walls that seem to blend together. I'm tired of loving from afar, of being apart from the one I love. I'm tired of packing my bags and leaving, only to come back to an empty bed. But every time I think we're getting close, you're gone again. You say I'm always leaving, that you're used to it. But the truth is, I'd rather be with you than be apart from you. I know it's not easy. We've been through so much already. But I'm willing to fight for us, to make this work. I'll run up my phone bill, I'll do whatever it takes to be with you. So pack your bags, darling. Let's leave this hotel room behind and start our new life together. Let's close the windows and lock the doors, and never let each other go again. I'll take the city lights for granted, for a chance to be with you. Your eyes shine brighter than any light in this city, and I'd trade them all for just one more minute with you. Don't make me leave you anymore. Stay with me, and let's make our love worth fighting for.

I'm still trying to process what just happened. You're back, but it's not like you ever really left. You're asking for me back, but it's not like you ever really valued me. You're drunk at a party or your car broke down, and suddenly you need me to fix it again. But I'm not the same person I was before. I've moved on, I've grown up, and I won't be used as a Band-Aid for your problems again. You broke me first. You took advantage of my love, my trust, and my loyalty. You hurt me in ways that I never thought possible, and it took me a while to even acknowledge the pain. I stared at my phone just to see your name, hoping that you would call me, hoping that you would want me back. But now that you have, I don't know what to say. You never bothered to check in on me, to see how I was doing after you left. You never apologized for the pain you caused. You think I'll just forgive and forget? You broke me first, and now you're asking me to take you back? I'll never let you have it again. I'll never give you another chance to hurt me like that. You need to understand that I'm not the same person I was before. I've grown up, and I deserve better. So, no, I won't take you back. No, I won't forgive and forget. And no, I won't let you break me again.

I'm sitting here, staring at the daffodils I brought for you. I wanted to take you somewhere special, to show you how much I care. I'm so tired of sharing my nights with someone else. I'm exhausted from trying to make them happy, from trying to love them the way they want me to. But it's all been for nothing. My heart is broken, and I don't know how to mend it. I want to cry and love again, but it's hard when every tear I shed is for someone else. I've used up all my tears on another love, another love that didn't work out. And now I'm left with nothing but a hollow feeling. If someone hurts you, I want to fight for you. But my hand is broken, broken one too many times by someone who didn't deserve me. So I'll use my voice, I'll be rude and loud and shout out my feelings. But will anyone hear me? Will anyone care? I need a love now, a love that's true and real. My heart is thinking of it, yearning for it. But how can I find it when my tears are used up? I'll keep singing my song, hoping someone will hear me and know that I'm still here, still searching for that special love. Maybe someday, someone will sing back, and we'll harmonize our hearts together.

1. Smirk: "I'm not sure I agree with that, but hey, do you want to grab lunch together?" 2. Nervously: "Uh, I'm not sure if I'm ready for this big presentation, but I'll try my best." 3. Hesitate: "Let me think about it for a second...I'm not sure if that's the right decision." 4. Shrug: "Eh, I don't really care either way." 5. Anger: "I'm so angry about this traffic jam, it's taking forever!" 6. Tearfully: "I'm really upset about my favorite coffee shop closing down.Im sad that that I cant go there tomoorrow" 7. Surprised: "Wow, silvia? Are you getting married with tom holland ? OMG!’ 8. Sighs: "Ugh, another long day at work..." 9. Laughs: "Ha ha, that's hilarious! I love that joke!" 10. Calmly: "Okay, let's take a deep breath and try to solve this problem together." 11. Anger raising: "How could you do that?! I told you to block him right now!’ 12. Hurt: "That hurts my feelings...I thought we were friends.but you just think if Im just a stranger " 13. Frustrating: "Ugh, this Hilokal app is so annoying! I've been using it for hours.but still showing me network problem " 14. Trembling: "My hands are shaking because I'm so nervous to see you here silvia . you look so scary ‘ 15. Whispering: "Shh, don't tell anyone yet...it's a surprise.I want to give this billion dollars to silvia for her birthday gift "

1. I felt special until I realized you talk to everybody like that 2. I should have trusted my trust issue 3. I loved you even when everybody said i was making the wrong choice. 4. how did I get played by someone who wanted me first ? 5. does it even bother you that we dont talk anymore? 6. you will search for me in another person,I promise 7. we're over now and the saddest thing is we never began 8. I hope you missed me sometime

(HAPPY) hello my name is ______. Im here to learn English. I have bene here for 3 years. (SAD) but i dont have any friends. I used to have friends but they ghosted me. (Angry) I dont know why they are so annoying sometime and make feel so upset. (NERVOUS) but its okay, cause I also meet someone special here. she is so pretty. her name is silvia . (WHISPER ) please dont tell her anything about this. I like her since the first time we met.

Emily: Hey, Logan. Can we talk about something? Logan: What's up, Em? Emily: (nervously) I was thinking... maybe we should take a break. Logan: (raises an eyebrow) What? Why? Emily: (hesitates) I just... I felt so special when we first started dating. and when you always visit my table and teach me English. You were always sweet and caring, and it felt like you really listened to me. Logan: (smirks) Yeah, I do love you, Em. thats why I teach you for free. Emily: (shakes head) No, it's not that. It's just... lately, I've noticed you're really charming with other girls too. Like, seriously charming. I saw you in another hilokal table. Logan: (laughs) Oh, come on, Emily. You're being paranoid. Emily: (frustrated) Am not! I've seen the way you flirt with them, the way you make them laugh. It's like you're trying to win them over or something. Logan: (shrugs) So what if I do? It doesn't mean anything. Emily: Really? Because it feels like it means everything to you. You always say how much you love me, but if that's true, why do you need to put on a show for everyone else? Logan: (pauses, looking uncomfortable) Okay, fine. Maybe I do like making people happy. Maybe I like making them feel special. Emily: Special? You're making me feel like I'm just one of many! Logan: Oh, Em. You're being dramatic. Emily: (angrily) No, I'm being realistic! You're not as unique as you think you are. You're just a charming guy who likes to flirt and get attention. Logan: And what about all the times we've had together? What about all the memories we've made? Emily: (tearfully) Those were real. But I don't want to be part of it anymore. you can go with that girl who always give you beans and purchase for your hilokal premium. you can leave me Im sorry I cant handle this anymore Logan: (surprised) Emily...

Sophia: (sighs) Why didn't I listen to myself? Why didn't I trust my instincts? Rachel: Hey, Soph. What's going on? Sophia: (shakes head) I'm just thinking about Alex. And how I let him get away with all that crap. Rachel: (sits down beside Sophia) You're still thinking about him? that hilokal playboy is a bad guy. he is a crocodile trust me! Sophia: (nods) Yeah. I keep wondering what would've happened if I had listened to myself. If I had trusted my gut feeling that something was off. Rachel: Sophia, you know why you didn't listen to your instincts. You were in love and you wanted to believe he was different. Sophia: (frustrated) That's exactly it! I was blinded by love and I let him take advantage of me. He lied to me, Rachel. He lied to me repeatedly! he said he is single but actualy he is married. Rachel: You know he's not worth your tears, Soph. You deserve someone who will respect you and be honest with you. Sophia: (tearfully) But what if I had listened to myself? What if I had stood up for myself and said no? Rachel: because you are stupid . but its okay cause you ar emy best friend honey. You would have avoided a lot of pain and heartache, that's for sure. But you can't change the past, Soph. You can only move forward. Sophia: (nods slowly) Yeah... you're right. Rachel: (smiles) You're strong, Sophia. You're stronger than you think. And you'll find someone who loves and respects you for who you are. Sophia: (smiles back) Thanks, Rach. Just talking about this makes me feel a little better. but do you have any other guy for me to date? Rachel: what? are you for real? ok I cant help . you are crazy.

Ava: (smiles) Do you remember when we first started dating? When everyone thought I was crazy for falling for you? Julian: (laughs) Yeah, how could I forget? You were like a rockstar in my eyes. Ava: (tearfully) Yeah... and you were like the only one who saw me. The only one who didn't care what others thought. You loved me for who I was, not for what everyone else wanted me to be. You know that I like sugar dady but you still want to date me . thankyou julian. Julian: That's because I loved you for your beauty, kindness, stupidity, Ava. Your weird sense of humor, your passion for art... those things make you unique and amazing. Ava: am I stupid? oh yea you are right. But it wasn't always easy. There were times when I felt like I had to hide you from my friends and family. cause you are not really atractive to be honest but its okay you are rich hehe. Like they wouldn't understand why I was with someone like you. Julian: (nods) Yeah, I remember. They thought I was bad news, that I'd ruin your life. But you saw something in me that they didn't. yes my money . its okay buy anything you want dear. Ava: And even when everyone said I was making the wrong choice, you stood by me. You believed in me and our love. Julian: Because I knew that our love was real, and I'm too old to even find another girl. Ava. It wasn't about what others thought; it was about us. Ava: You're the only one who ever truly loved me for who I am. The only one who always pay for my hilokal premium and always pay for my meals. thankyou babe Julian: And I'll keep loving you like that, Ava. No matter what anyone else says. Ava ; can we go to dubai tomorrow ? I think I need holiday I feel headache lately. Julian : sure honey , pack your bag we are going now

Maya: (sighs) How did I fall for someone who wanted me first? I thought I was the one in control. Lily: Hey, Maya. What's going on? Maya: Just thinking about Ethan. And how I got played. Lily: Oh, girl. You're still thinking about him? Maya: Yeah. I keep replaying our entire relationship in my head. And I'm still trying to figure out how I got taken advantage of. Lily: Maya, you're not alone. We've all been there. We've all let someone get under our skin and take advantage of our trust. its okay to be dumb. even me too. Maya: (frustrated) But why did I let him get away with it? He said he wanted me from the beginning, and yet... he treated me like dirt. Lily: because you are rich. Maybe you were blinded by love and hope. Maybe you genuinely believed he was the one who wanted you for real. but actualy he just want you to buy him an iphone. Maya: No, Lil. I knew better. Deep down, I knew he was using me. But I ignored my gut feeling because I wanted to believe he was different.and he is also handsome. Lily: Exactly. We often ignore our intuition because we want to believe the best about people. But sometimes that gets us hurt. Maya: Yeah... I guess I just needed to be loved and accepted for who I am. And Ethan gave me that attention at first. But it was all a lie. Lily:) Listen, Maya. You deserve someone who truly loves and respects you for who you are. Not someone who wants to play games or use you for their own gain. and Ethan also , actually he is my Ex. Maya: what ? really ? why dont you tell me about it ? Y Lily: cause you were in love. I dont want to hurt you. I've tried to tell you about this but you dont wanna believe me. Maya: Im sorry Lily. please forgive me

Sophia: (to herself) Does it even bother you that we don't talk anymore? That you only reach out when you're feeling bored and need someone to fill the void? [Suddenly, her phone buzzes with a call from her crush, Alex] Alex: Hey, what's up? Miss you. Sophia:HELLO ALEX, Really? You're reaching out to me now? After all this time? Alex: Yeah, I've been thinking about us. Miss the good times. Sophia: (laughs sarcastically) Oh, great. You've been thinking about us. That's why you stopped talking to me in the first place? Alex: (apologetic tone) I'm sorry, Sophia. I know I messed up. But can't we just move forward? Sophia: (anger rising) Move forward? Are you kidding me? You broke my heart and left me hanging for months. And now you want to just "move forward"? Alex: (calmly) I know I hurt you. But I was going through some stuff too. I needed space. Sophia: (frustrated) Space? You call ignoring me and leaving me in the dark "space"? That's not space; if you need space here .should I go and call elon musk and ask him to fly you to the space and fly you to mars. you want space right? Alex: (defensive) Hey, don't make it sound like I ignore you. We just needed time apart.And I dont want to go to mars. what are you talking about? Sophia: You know what, Alex? I don't even care about your excuses anymore. I'm tired of being treated like an option whenever you feel like it. Alex: (confused) What do you mean? Sophia: I mean that I'm not your backup plan or your friend whenever you need someone to talk to. You either put in the effort or you don't. And if you don't care enough to even bother talking to me regularly, then maybe we're not meant to be. Alex: (pauses) Sophia... I didn't realize... Sophia: Never mind. It doesn't matter what you realize now. What matters is that I deserve better than someone who only cares about me when they feel lonely.

Maya: You said you'd never stop loving me. But you did. Ethan: Hey, Maya. I've been thinking about you a lot lately. Maya: Oh, great. What now? Ethan: I miss you. I was wrong to let us drift apart. I want to try again. Maya: (angers rising) You think you can just apologize and expect me to forgive and forget? You broke my heart, Ethan. Ethan: (calmly) I know I hurt you. But I promise you this: I will search for you in another person. I will find someone who loves me for who I am, Maya: (hurt) You're not even thinking about me or my feelings. You're just looking for a replacement. Ethan : That's not true! You're the one Let it go and move on. Maya: (frustrated) You're asking me to move on when you're the one who moved on first? When you're the one who stopped caring? Ethan: (pauses) Maybe... maybe I was wrong to give up so easily. But I'm willing to try again. For us. Maya: Try again? You want to try again after all this time? After you've been gone for months?you didnt reply to my memes, you are not online in hilokal, you blocked my whatsapp. Ethan : Please, Maya. Just talk to me. Let's work through this. Maya: No, Ethan. I deserve better than someone who's only trying to fill an empty space. I deserve someone who truly loves me. Ethan: Fine... but don't say I didn't try. Maya: You did try... but it's too late. Goodbye, Ethan. I will date your bestfriend Roberth. Ethan : maya. what? girl? are you serious? hey are you stupid ? Maya : I dont care

Comedian: So, I was dating this girl, right? And we were like, totally meant to be. Or so I thought. Comedian: But then, BAM! Out of nowhere, he disappears. No explanation, no warning, no nothing. Just... poof! Comedian: And I'm left thinking, "Wait a minute, did we ever even really start?" I mean, we only had like three dates. Two of which were just Netflix and chill... for her. Comedian: But seriously, the saddest thing is we never even got to the point where we could say we were "over". We were just... whatever this was. friend zone? umm maybe. Comedian: I mean, have you ever been in a relationship where you're like, "Are we doing this? Are we not doing this?" And the other person is just like, "Meh"? Comedian:. I told him 'do you like me ?' umm he said 'you are just like my brother ' bruh how many brother you need? But Im still lucky she didnt think I was hier dad or her granpa. well I understand now maybe because Im too ugly for her. but never mind. girls nowadays they just want atention. they are not ready to date. when i started to bring up future as the topic ' hey would you like to marry me oneday?'she said.Im sorry but i want to focus on my uni. well leave your school. marry me instead. lets be rich together . hhahhaha. but well she still rejected me. Comedian: So yeah, we're over now. And the saddest thing is we never even began. But hey, at least I got a good story out of it.

Ryan: (whispering) Emma? Emma: Ryan. Ryan: I... I didn't expect to see you here. Emma: I know. I was hoping to see you too. Ryan: What are you doing here? Emma: Just needed some coffee Ryan: You look so... beautiful. Emma: (sad ) You still have this effect on me, Ryan. Even after everything.? Ryan: (his voice cracking) I'm so sorry, Emma. I'm so sorry for everything. Emma: (her voice barely above a whisper) You were my everything, Ryan. And when you left... it felt like my whole world crumbled. Ryan: I know. I was blind to what we had. I was blind to what we could have been. Emma: You were the first person who made me feel seen, Ryan. The first person who made me feel loved. Ryan: (his voice trembling) And I threw it all away. Emma: But even though it's over... even though it's been months... sometimes, in the dead of night, I still hope that you missed me sometime. Ryan: Oh, Emma... more than anything. More than anyone. Emma: (whispering) Maybe someday, we'll find our way back to each other. Maybe someday, we'll get a second chance. Ryan: Maybe someday...