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"Looks who finally decided to show up," Jacob muttered with a smirk playing on his lips. Even when Mason had a hunch Jacob would be here, deep down he wished he wasn't.

"Where have you been, Mason? Have you been trekking all day?" Jacob, not missing the chance of being a jackass, laughed, and others beside him giggled.

"It's too bad you're looking all dolled up, but sadly, you can't afford a taxi," Flora, beside Natalia, said, sending a wave of silent laughter.

"If he can borrow expensive clothes, why can't he beg for a couple of dollars for a taxi?" a voice asked, but Mason ignored them, taking the empty spot at the corner of the room. He was here because of Cleopatra, and if she hadn't called him, he wouldn't have shown up as he was the one who proposed the school project.

"Wait! Did he trek to this place?!" Another voice cut in.

"He isn't even sweaty for walking such a far distance," astonishment laced their tone, but Mason remained calm. He knew they would all be eating their wor
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  • MASON WILLIAMS AND THE CELESTIAL SYSTEM    The Supervisor

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  • MASON WILLIAMS AND THE CELESTIAL SYSTEM    Selecting A Model

    "What! Why would you pick Mason to pose with her?" The words left Jacob's mouth without thinking. "Let me be the male model," he said, turning to the supervisor, who gave him a skeptical look before turning to Cleopatra. "Is he in the group?" she asked."No," Cleopatra replied, with a furrowed brow in surprise at Jacob's sudden outburst. Jacob, foaming with anger, stared at Mason, who was staring at his phone. "Excuse me, but you have to leave," the supervisor pointed at Jacob, who stared at her surprise."You want me to leave?" The supervisor didn't answer his question and just stared at him sternly. Jacob hesitantly stood to his feet, moving towards the exit."You better not be comfortable," Jacob muttered when he got close to Mason, who didn't reply but smiled and pointed to the door. Jacob's rage was evident as he exited the room, his eyes glaring at Mason.The supervisor turns to the rest of the group and ushers them into the drawing-room, which is filled with drawing kits. Th

  • MASON WILLIAMS AND THE CELESTIAL SYSTEM    The Restaurant

    The selection ended at 1 p.m. Those chosen were happy, while Natalia was unhappy with the supervisor's decision."Those selected to represent your group should be available tomorrow." No excuses," the supervisor announced to the students filling out the room. Mason, who was glancing at his watch, waiting for the crowd to move out before exiting the room, was stopped by Cleopatra."Mason," she called, walking towards him; her long hair was now tied into a pony, making him admit she was born to look beautiful no matter the hairstyle. "How are you going home?" Cleopatra asked, stopping next to him and catching the eyes of the other students whispering among themselves."Yes, can I help you with something?""Some of the students and I are planning to have lunch, and I thought you might want to tag along?" she replied.Mason stared at Cleopatra's face for a second, trying to decipher her intention. Since they had been in the same department, she had never glanced in his direction, and no

  • MASON WILLIAMS AND THE CELESTIAL SYSTEM    $62,856 Lunch

    When Mason got to the VIP room, most students were already seated while the staff handed them the menu. Mason glanced at the far corner of the room where Cleopatra was waving at him, pointing at the empty seat beside her. Mason strode towards her but didn't miss the frown on Jacob's face as he sat beside her.Mason picked up the menu, staring at the familiar exotic dish on the menu, most of which their chiefs had prepared several times. Mason could tell most of the other students didn't share the same sentiment with him as they murmured under their breath."Even the pizza here cost $10,000!" Mason gazed at a boy whose face was pale from the menu. The two boys beside him also had the same look. Mason remembers them as the three Musketeers; they were the silent students in their departments and were always together, which derived their names.Mason knew Jacob had purposely selected this restaurant to humiliate and, in the process, had also dragged these students who weren't as fortunate

  • MASON WILLIAMS AND THE CELESTIAL SYSTEM    Leaving With Style

    The room was filled with astonishment aided by curiosity as all eyes stared at Mason. Most people who predicted the payment would fail were left speechless."How is that possible?" A girl from the other end of the table muttered under her breath. She shifted her gaze to Natalia, who stared at Mason dumbfounded like the others. 'Mason never spent that kind of money when we were dating, how come he was now able to spend $62,856 for a meal without thinking twice?' Natalia mutters to herself."He just paid the bill for himself and the three Musketeers!" a girl beside Natalia repeated. "I can see that!" Natalia spat.Mason glanced at her, then shifted his gaze to Jacob. "I believe you need to pay your part of the money," Mason said, snapping Jacob out of his thoughts. Jacob tilted his head to the lady beside him, and a frown crawled onto his face."Give me a second!" Jacob yelled at her, and the lady bowed her head and retreated to the corner of the room. Jacob tilted his head to Mason.

  • MASON WILLIAMS AND THE CELESTIAL SYSTEM    Cleopatra's Home

    Navigating through the busy road of Aleric City, Mason slowed the car to a stop when he glimpsed at the red light that towered above them. Pedestrians across the street didn't fail to stop and admire the luxurious car underneath the traffic sign."Oh my God, that car is beautiful," A girl close by said to her boyfriend, hoping to grab his attention since he had ignored her all day. "The person must be really rich!" she added, trying to look through the tinted glass of the windshield to see the owner. The boy, who knew of his girlfriend's intention to have a conversation, was adamant about casting a look in her direction or the car, which grabbed her attention. "What do you think, babe!" The girl shrinks with irritation when her boyfriend focuses on his phone instead of her. When the boy noticed other pedestrians staring at them, he finally raised his gaze toward the car. "Oh my God! Babe, that is not just a beautiful car!" He gulped with widened eyes. “It is a limited-edition La Vo

  • MASON WILLIAMS AND THE CELESTIAL SYSTEM    Unknown Car

    Dusk lingered in the sky as Mason drove out of the Cleopatra villa. It was already 6:30 pm, making him wonder how fast time flies. He glanced at his phone, noting the missed calls on the screen. It was almost seven, and Helay must have called his line to remind him of the family dinner. Mason shrugged off the thought of returning her call and drove towards the WPD. "Buzz!" his phone vibrated. He was about to pick it up when he saw one vehicle trailing behind him. He didn't take it to heart until the vehicle mirrored his turn toward the WPD. Mason wasn't sure who they were, but he was sure they weren't anyone friendly."Emoji," Mason called, overtaking a taxi. The taxi driver honked and cursed at the luxurious car speeding ahead. Emoji appeared beside Mason, who had his attention focused on the road. "I think the Viper gangs are chasing me," Mason said while his eyes roamed through the crowded cars underneath the traffic light. When he saw the opening, he accelerated and attracted the

  • MASON WILLIAMS AND THE CELESTIAL SYSTEM    Confrontation

    "Please, I haven't committed any crimes! I can't go to prison; I have families!" Another man fell to his knees, breaking into sweat. Their leader's eyes widened in surprise, watching as his gang members crumbled to their knees in the presence of one man. Though they were young recruits, and he had trained them to be the best, they were already defeated by the words of a man. Tobi stared at Mason, who wasn't affected by the murderous look. "Do you think bragging about a dashcam will save your life?" Tobi's voice thundered through the space. It was the first time he had been hired to beat up someone, and it didn't turn out as planned, but it seemed Tobi wasn't ready to give up.Mason was quiet. He knew the only way to crumble a gang without getting physical was to destroy them by themselves, a great plan Emoji had suggested. "Get your ass up from the ground, you fools! He is bluffing!" Kobi sneered at his apprentice, who glanced at each other as if contemplating the order.When they b

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  • MASON WILLIAMS AND THE CELESTIAL SYSTEM    

    Who Are You?

    Mason, not intimidated by their appearance and the frown that etched across their faces, raised his gaze at the man. “Page Dr. Lukeman and tell him Mason Williams is here,” he said.Hearing those words, the two guards exchange a quick glance before turning their attention back to him with curiosity masking their features. “And who is that?” they asked, their tone laced with skepticism.“I’m his boss,” Mason replied.Caught off guard by his response, the two men furrowed their brows before erupting into laughter, drawing the attention of several people, including some journalists. They pinned their eyes in their direction and noticed the masked man discussing with the guard who had restricted them from going to the VIP wing but failed to pass them.“What do we have here this time?” one of the guards with a mockery smile muttered to his colleagues, who mirrored his expression.“He claims to be the boss of Dr. Lukeman, who happens to work for the Williams Central Hospital, which would ma

  • MASON WILLIAMS AND THE CELESTIAL SYSTEM    

    Unanswered Question

    Everyone, including Haley, who was finding it difficult to process Mason's words, sat in stunned silence. She scanned Mason's face, and when she noticed her brother was serious, a smile crawled into her lips.“I can believe you did it, Mas,” she said proudly. She was about to say something else when her brow furrowed at the new thought that crawled into her mind, disintegrating her smile. Mason, recognizing her expression, nodded for her to voice whatever was stirring in her mind. “What is it, Haley?” he asked.When she finally processed her thought, she raised her gaze to him. “How did you find the cure when the trial hasn't started yet?” she asked, prompting the rest of the group to turn to Mason with curiosity.With his smile still lingering on his lips, Mason let out a sigh. He knew he couldn't tell his family how he found the cure, but he also understood if he didn't give them an explanation, they would think he was making things up and would try to persuade him to drop the tria

  • MASON WILLIAMS AND THE CELESTIAL SYSTEM    

    Law Suit

    Mason furrowed his brow, with confusion etching across his face as he processed the words that Haley had uttered. “What do you mean I'm being sued?” he asked, his tone laced with confusion. When everyone hesitated again, he switched his gaze, searching their face for any hint of a joke, but the seriousness in their eyes told him this was no prank. Mason let out a heavy sigh before asking the obvious question roaming through his mind. “Who on earth is behind the lawsuit?"“The Jordan family,” Haley replied, her gaze shifting to Audrey, who was already busy with her fingers, swiping across her tablet's screen. When she arrived at what she was looking for, her eyes darted back to Haley before passing the device to Mason.Without any hesitation, Mason retrieved the tablet, and his eyes quickly navigated to the front page, where a headline screamed for attention.‘William Central Hospital Performing a Death Trial!’ The article's bold letters contrasted sharply against the sleek design o

  • MASON WILLIAMS AND THE CELESTIAL SYSTEM    

    Morning Crisis

    The next day dawned too early for Mason Williams, and the obnoxious sound made him squint his closed eyes.“What the hell!” Mason cursed with a groan, his voice muffled by the comfort of his blankets. The sounds of heavy footsteps echoing down the hallway jolted him from a sleep, and as he lay there, wishing to dissolve back into the warmth of his bed, the whispers from the other side of the door made it impossible."Why don't you knock on his door?" the unknown voice asked. The unknown voice said."Why should I do it?" Another voice asked."Because Mrs. Williams gave you an instruction," the first voice reminded, making the other groan softly.After a few seconds of contemplating, a soft knock came from the other side of the door, making Mason rub his sleepy eyes. He squinted at his alarm clock, and the harsh red numbers revealed the early hour of morning.He drifted his gaze towards the door, where he could still hear the contemplating voices, who he assumed were that of the houseke

  • MASON WILLIAMS AND THE CELESTIAL SYSTEM    

    The Williams Mansion

    Helen, noticing his swift response, shrugged her shoulders. “He is a boy in my class and has been asking me to be his reading partner,” she replied, sending a brief silence to the room.Helen sighs, her shoulders slumping with her breath. “I suppose it’s just that he always comes in second, while I manage to come first in nearly every class activity,” she added, her tone a mix of pride and sadness. Not waiting for Mason to reply, she pulled out her phone, and with a flick of her finger, began scrolling through the recent pictures taken during their skating activity.Mason couldn't help but notice one image of Cleopatra caught in an angle of her head slightly turned as she looked over her shoulder. Her smile radiated with warmth and joy. And her rich green eyes sparkled with a sense of relief and contentment, one which he hasn't seen in a while.“You know I could just send them to you,” Helen announced, prompting Mason to pull his gaze from the screen to his sister's face.“What?” He

  • MASON WILLIAMS AND THE CELESTIAL SYSTEM    

    Merry Goodbyes

    Time flew by quickly, and the tension from the earlier part of the evening gradually transformed into a more lively atmosphere filled with laughter and chatter. The four figures who were now gliding gracefully across the smooth surface did so with a smile plastered across their lips, and with the help of Cleopatra and Fiona, Mason, who was a quick learner, mastered his balance, prompting him to skate solo.After a few more hours of laughter and fun, Mason and Helen bid their farewell to the girls, whose hearts were filled with warmth and shared moments. They exited the building and made their way towards the parking lot, which was filled with energy and surrounded by the sounds of laughter and cheerful chatter blending with the distant whir of rides.It was already evening, and the sun had begun to set, casting a golden hue over the park, illuminating the faces of families enjoying the last remnants of the day. With a bright smile, Helen paused for a moment, taking in the vibrant s

  • MASON WILLIAMS AND THE CELESTIAL SYSTEM    

    Cleaopatra's Decision

    “Just as I mentioned to Cleopatra during our last encounter, I have a friend with some influential connections in there,” he said, glancing over at Cleopatra. The subtle look in her eyes indicated that she recalled the peculiar incident they had experienced at the hotel, bringing a mixed feeling that Mason was aware of.“If this was to be true, why hasn't Williams gone public with such a discovery? This isn't the kind of break Mrs. Williams would be holding back at this period!” She said, returning her gaze to the screen.“You talk like you know the woman that much,” Mason replied, switching his gaze to Cleopatra, who has the answer to his question.With a deep sigh, she stepped closer to her sister to read the details of the medical trial. “Mrs. Williams is a very smart woman. Mason, almost every girl in Aleric City wishes to be just like her,” she said, then widened her eyes when she noticed Fiona was the first candidate on the list. “My sister is on the list!”Fiona, who hadn't not

  • MASON WILLIAMS AND THE CELESTIAL SYSTEM    

    Fiona Reaction

    “What?!” Fiona shrieked with a parted lip, echoing through the room. Everyone, including Helen, snapped their eyes in her direction. Caught off guard by the revelation, she staggered back with a pounding heart, but her instincts kicked in, allowing her to regain her balance with surprising agility. “Is this some kind of a joke?!” The incredulity in her voice was loud, laced with a mix of anger. She instinctively hunched her shoulders, which reflected her rising anxiety. She flicked her gaze from Mason to Cleopatra, whose lips parted in stunned silence, unable to find the words to respond. With a serious expression, Mason steps forward, closing the distance between them. “It is not a joke, Fiona,” he said in a calm tone that finally matched his demeanor. Fiona, still grappling with the overwhelming emotions swirling inside her, shook her head, refusing to accept the reality that loomed over them. Her eyes flickered with disbelief and denial, betraying her struggle to come to terms

  • MASON WILLIAMS AND THE CELESTIAL SYSTEM    

    Cleaopatra Appearance

    Mason, with trembling legs, pushed himself up from the surface of the rink, taking his time to steady himself before shifting his gaze toward the group of girls who stood nearby with concerned expressions. As he made his way towards the group, the memory of the recent incident filled him with embarrassment. "Are you okay?" Helen and Cleopatra asked in unison, their voices filled with concern. Mason, however, remained silent but nodded before sliding into one of the empty chairs avoiding the worried expression written on their face as they searched for the truth behind his concealed distress. Fiona, who was quietly lingering in the shadows of the other girls, took a moment to gather her thoughts before clearing her throat to catch her sister's attention. “I understand people lose their balance all the time, sis; even I’ve stumbled more than a few times, but the way you worried about him is something else,” she said. “How do you know each other?” she asked, with a furrowed brow. Cl