The exam finally got over. It was really pathetic to find proof that the sum was wrong. I mean their questions were wrong. 2-3 problems were out of the syllabus. Can't help. Certainly after a long break they needed to make it a bit tough. Yes, it was really a bit tough.
I crept out the hall.Gracy was asking me regarding the solutions. Sky came out asking other guys how their exam was. I was unconsciously gazing at him and accidentally dodged Gracy's question.
She felt a bit sad. I turned back. She was looking at me.
I replied, "I'm really sorry. I was actually lost in thoughts because of this exam. "
She chuckled, She replied, "The exam was really a bad one after all! "I followed her with the same chuckle. Then she finally left.
I turned back and saw he was looking at me waiting for me to end the conversation. Our gaze met. A gust of cold wind blew but he was still wearing his plain checked shirt and a spects.It was an awkward silence. Mostly all others left leaving me and Him in the corridors and few others inside the class.
He was the first to break the silence. He asked, " How was your exam? "I replied, "Well it was okay, more or less. How about yours? "
He replied, "You know! because of that terrible proof that I solved that disgusting sum for 2-3 times and couldn't solve another. A real hopeless case. I didn't like it at all. "
I replied calmly, "That's their fault indeed. Firstly that sum is too long above that redoing it will naturally break our confidence. You are no exception. It happens. No need to worry. It's the last exam after all. "
Then with a slight wavering voice I continued, "And our last day of this semester. "
He replied, "Sure it is. "
Another gust of cold wind blew.
Suddenly the atmosphere changed. He jubilantly pulled my hand and took me to peep inside the examination hall. It was a sudden attack and someone holding my hands that too he is the one I want to cherish is really embarrassing.
I peeped. He laughed. I saw a bunch of our class fellows discussing passing marks. This time I realised Lacy was not around. Now I saw the reason. She was there inside discussing Gray, Stephen and Alex. I replied,"Can't help them out at all after all! "
He replied, "Yeah.They are discussing as if they are planning a strategy to throw a war at our institution. "
This time I clearly saw their expressions. It was just as Sky described. It was hilarious. Their expressions, his comment.All of it.
This time he was telling me, "It's already late. I'm leaving. Bye. "
I was not willing to let go somehow without thinking instead of saying goodbye and said, "Did you get your citizenship card? "
He paused and turned back.
He replied, "Yeah.Almost.The procedure is completed and I will get that within this week. "
This time they came out. Lacy's face was pale but bursting with deep grudge. Her eyes were feasting on the paper. I finally asked, " How was your exam? "
She smirked fiercely. And yelled an evil laugh as if a thriller movie was going on.
Sky smirked again. Lacy was asking him an answer. She said one Sky said another I confirmed to Sky. Lacy groped down. She quietly replied, "Next semester stay happy without me. "
I said firmly, "You will surely pass, trust me. Don't worry. "
Gray was asking me and Sky. We said it was not good. He was also confirming. Gray left. Stephen and Alex left. I asked Sky , "Are you free this weekend? "
He replied,"Yes, what for? "
I replied, "Actually I was wondering if you would join me in getting the certificate by working as a social worker in Lake City? F-For getting points for extracurricular activity I mean necessary for the 4 years of graduation. "
He replied, " Nope. I'm not interested. I heard from someone it's a fraud and one gets a certificate in exchange for a good amount. So simply a NO."
I replied, "Really? But Gray went and said he got the certificates. And also it's not fraud. "
He replied, "Better check that out . ", a bit cold this time.
Then again a pause. I thought he had ended the conversation.
He continued, " You ask him clearly once more I get a feeling he hid something. "
I thought I asked him before but not once did he mention a good amount to pay.
Did he really hide the fact? I wondered.
Lacy, Sky and I walked down the stairs. As we came out people were discussing the reopening date for our next term. But the college didn't give any news. It was already late. It was already 5:30 p. m.
I said to him,"Bye."seeing him starting to make his move towards the gate. He replied, "Yes, bye. And tell me if the college gives any information regarding reopening of college. And make sure to ask him once more. Rest is your decision. "
I replied, "Yeah, sure. I will definitely tell you. "
He smiled and walked towards the gate. Lacy was still busy discussing downstairs. I saw him mix in the crowd and slowly disappear.
As I saw him slowly walking I was wondering about what he told me to reconsider. I remembered how he warned me before during the holidays regarding college document matters and without heeding his advice fell straight into the trap. Actually I'm the type who doesn't trust others easily. But thinking back then, now I trust him a bit. I really wanted to trust him. So on a second thought I was determined to reconsider and cross- question Gray.
Suzie arrived feeling down along with Lacy. And I somehow became alerted with a shiver that I need to bring back corpses back from college!