It was our first meeting.
Me: Excuse me, But the bell is off, school is over.
(she looked at me in quite a surprised way, took off her earphones and her eyes again meet the book)
April: Yeah, I know
Me : .....
There was an awkward silence for one whole minute.
Me : sorry for the disturbance.
(she didn't look at me but nodded her head, eyes still at the book)
I dashed out of the school to prevent any further embarrassment.
After few days, We all got our files returned. we were supposed to collect it after school. I was late to reach, since I was busy, helping the student council to sort out the reports, as it was my duty that day.
I had told Lee, to collect mine if possible. But still went to check and make sure. (Lee was quite forgetful sometimes, he had once gone to the supermarket, brought a lot of stuff and returned home empty hands, paying for everything. He had forgotten to take his stuff.)
I went there and the staff room was empty except one person. That is April Red.
She saw me and recognized me this time.
She : came to get the project?
Me : yeah, hopefully.
She : only one file is left, that is too mine.
Me : Oh, my friend must had taken it for me.
[silence....]
Me : Its Sam. Sam Postman.
She : April, April Red.
Me: What do you do this late everyday? Reading.
She : Kinda
Me : So,....How has been your experience at our school.
She : Quite nice. Only if those boys weren't irritating.
Me : Its usual for them.
She : Oh, Okay.
(again awkward silence)
She : where do you live?
Me : The Andrews street on North. You?
She : Mercy colony, far north.
Me: Its in the same direction.
(school guard approaches)
Guard : what are you kids doing this hour? Is something going on.
Me : Nothing of the sort you are guessing.
Guard : Then get going. If you don't want any trouble.
so we left the school and were standing in front of the gate as the Guard locked it behind us.
It was first time that I was with a girl after school, alone.
Me: so how would you go?
She: my driver will be coming soon.
Me: Oh,okay...I will be taking the bus.
She: You can leave if you want.
Me: I can wait till your driver arrives.
She: No need, you will be late.
Me: Its alright, I don't have much to do at home either way.
(I wanted to leave from there badly, It was too much awkward for me. The only reason I decided to stay is because I thought it was not right to leave her alone like this. The streets were pretty empty.)
She: So what are your interests and hobbies?
Me: Nothing much, In my free time I work on my blog.
She: Blog?
Me: Its about some sci-fi stuff. I have almost 5k regular readers.
She: Interesting, I will check it out after reaching home.
Me: Sure.
(silence for 10 seconds)
Me: Sooooo...Can we be friends?
She: Maybe.
Me: .....
Suddenly a black car appeared from no where, It was a black Volkswagen. With black glass. The driver was a middle aged man. wearing big shades that almost covered half his face. He didn't bothered to speak.
She stepped into the car and made herself comfortable.
'Thanks for waiting, see you tomorrow'
Me: yeah.....Bye.
She: Bye.
she shut the door and the car left. leaving me all alone there.
She didn't ask me for a drop or anything, even though we lived in the same direction. Whatever, I should not expect it in first place.
I took the bus available and reached my home.
Dad hadn't returned yet. I used to live alone with my Dad. My mother had died 3 Years ago in a car accident. I had a elder brother Derek who was living in London, studying Architecture at London University. My father had a small business, it wasn't enough to make him rich but enough for our family to do well and manage all our education.
I turned on the T.V., after changing and refreshing up. The news channel was on, I didn't bother to change it.
(commercial)
Actor: As you unsatisfied with your small thing? Does your neighbour has a bigger one? Don't give up your dream of owning a big car. Get 20% off on SUVs in super sale of BMW. Limited period offer.
(few commercials later, the news bulletin starts)
Reporter: Mr Richard Jones of Beckham street whose Farm was robbed and vandalised few days ago. Commits Suicide.
what?!