Last night I was attacked by a women, who claimed to have come to warn me about the future. As if, there wasn't enough tension with the entrance exams coming up and there was this issue with the curriculum fee. I wanted to pursue Architecture, but so far it didn't seem like it will be possible. I couldn't get the scholarship for the school. It has been 5 years now since my father died. Due to overconsumption of alcohol, causing liver failure. Ironically, it wasn't much of a shock for me. He wasn't around anyway, it wasn't like he was the loving father and I was his little princess. I have never seen a hint of affection in his eyes. After that I live with my mother in her hometown at Bardoli(India). Then few years later Sunhye too came to live with us! Just like that life was going on, untill this crazy lady arrived. It would be foolish to believe her.
I must have been thinking too deeply, I came back to reality as soon as the aroma of my mother's delicious cooking tingled with my nostrils. After breakfast, I was ready to go to school but Sunhye was still busy with her hair. We managed to get ready on time and we were leaving when I noticed my bike, the rear tire was flat.
Check your bike in the morning.
The lady's words echoed in my brain. Now I was pissed, this must be some prank. Whoever she was the next time I see her she is going to get a proper beating from me.
We had no option but to wait for bus and that's when I saw Jordan's vehicle come towards us and stop at the side of the road. Jordan's mother Aunt Della waved with her hand to get in. Perfect! Now we won't be late for school. As Sunhye opened the passenger's door, my heart started beating loudly. Jordan's cousin was sitting there, how could I forget, Of course he will be going to the same school with us. This was enough to thrill me. I was so happy I didn't even realize when Sunhye asked his name, because I was startled when I heard his voice," I'm Kou". And I immediately blurted out," Are you Japanese?". And when our eyes met, I had Goosebumps and butterfly fluttering in my stomach. It was a feeling I knew I wanted to cherish. " Yeah, I'm Jordan's cousin." Ah! What a dumb question, I thought. Jordan's family was Japanese too.
Rest of the ride was quite, which made me think about the warning given by the lady. So far nothing seemed dangerous to the point of regret. I rather feel it was better since I get to ride with Kou. Ah! The butterflies in my stomach won't stop at all. In the class I even got the chance to sit by his side. But he didn't talk at all, may be he felt a little overwhelmed with new place, new school and what not. I can't imagine to be in such a position and be happy.
At night I waited near the French window, based on my instinct she should appear today. I hadn't followed her instructions, I was glad for it and I was prepared. I had a pepper spray ready in my pocket. And I had hidden a bat in the curtains. But she appeared behind me as if she was in the house.
Put the pepper spray away. And the bat is no longer there ..... I got rid of it.
Her words sounded angry when she asked me," Why didn't you follow my advise?"
Somehow, due to the moonlight shining inside the room I wasn't paralyzed with fear. " Who are you?" I asked her, ignoring her question,"Were you the one who messed with my bike? "
"No, it was Jordan." Her calm answer surprised me.
" How do you know Jordan?" I asked but she ignored me.
Tomorrow, you need to change your place at school and don't go to Jordan's house tomorrow, even if Sunhye pleads. It's your call. If you don't do as I say. You will really regret.
With that she went away, she didn't disappear like yesterday. She walked through the French window, to the garden. And then she was gone.
This time I wasn't terrified but I was rather angry. She was telling me to change my place at school. In other words to stay away from Kou. That was a request I wouldn't have followed anyway. I wanted to know him more. His almond eyes, smooth skin and his husky voice sends electricity down my spine. I wasn't going to give up on that feeling. I want to feel it more. I want to know if he feels the same... though it's too early to decide. But one thing was sure .... I wasn't going to believe whatever nonsense that lady was spouting. Regret be damned!