Aaron is trying to figure out who Sandra is after she saw Aaron wearing Samantha's jacket the day before. Aaron deduced that she was an ordinary girl who wanted to get beaten up. Aaron, on the other side, tries not to hurt girls because he does not want to be like his father, who beats up the ladies. When Aaron arrives home from school, he waits for the correct time to confront Sandra.
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The next day, School.
The first class began with the topic of Economics.
"All right, student. I discussed the Central Bank in detail yesterday. The MPR, or People's Consultative Assembly, founded the Central Bank. Does anyone know what the Central Bank is?" The teacher asked the students.
Students did not respond; others stared at their seatmates, murmured so they could be given up, and some pretended to sleep.
Oops, there is another pause. I am hoping for a response. - Mr. Teacher.
Aaron took a deep breath and quickly raised his hand.
"Exactly, Aaron. Could you please explain what a central bank is?" When Aaron raised his hand, the teacher could not take it anymore.
"The central bank is a bank whose primary responsibility is to support the government in regulating, ensuring the stability of the country's currency value, encouraging smooth production and development, and extending job possibilities."
"Okay. Thank you for explaining, Aaron."
"You are welcome, sir."
Aaron astounded the teacher; he was a student who acted like a bully but was a clever guy. The teacher also wanted to know how Aaron was doing by observing him for a day. The first supervision began during recess when Aaron was on his way to the canteen. From behind, the teacher kept an eye on Aaron to see if he did anything to endanger the students.
Aaron had no idea the teacher was following him. His typical demeanor went smoothly towards the cafeteria, unbothered by anyone. Aaron purchased yogurt as snacks and drinks. Aaron's teacher nodded, recognizing that he was a lonely child.
He is always alone, poor boy. - Mr. Teacher.
Aaron returned to class after a snack and checked his smartphone. Raymond sent him a message when he got the chat notification.
Raymond: Hey cousin. How are you?
Aaron: Fine, as usual.
Raymond: When do you want to play with me? We have not spoken in a long time since a few months ago.
Aaron: What day is today?
Raymond: Thursday, tomorrow is Friday.
Aaron: All right, tomorrow I will go to your house.
Raymond: Okay, I am waiting for you.
Raymond is Aaron's cousin, who is a waiter at LoFi Café. Raymond is a role model in Aaron's life. Even Aaron knows the story of his cousin's friendship (Read Who Are You if you want to know what the story is like) which makes Aaron jealous. He did not think that chat could bring someone into a relationship.
Dude, I want to be like him too.
Break time is over, the change of lessons begins. The next lesson was ICT which was a subject that Aaron did not like. Aaron did not like the subject because to him ICT was a lesson for bookworms. He also plans to avoid these subjects by running to the toilet.
Luckily, I ran away from that subject, I wonder why anyone would want to learn ICT?
Aaron hid in one of the toilet cubicles. Unknowingly, he heard a knock on the toilet wall. Aaron tried to calm down and shouted, "Oi who's there?"
A female voice said, "It's me, Sandra."
Good grief. I guess who...
"Oh, you..." Aaron was relieved that it was Sandra.
"You brought your cellphone, didn't you?" Sandra asked.
"I bring it, why do you ask that?"
"Check your cellphone."
Aaron checked his cellphone and saw on his notification line there was a new contact, which when he saw it was Sandra and Samantha's contacts.
Wait, is this Samantha's real contact?
"How did you get her contact?"
Sandra adds you as a friend.
Sandra: Don't be loud, I know you took your ICT class, right?
Aaron: Yes. How come you got Samantha's contact?
Sandra: That's a coincidence, let us just say that Samantha is an imaginary friend like you.
What in the hell, how did she know if Samantha was an imaginary friend of mine?
Aaron: Can you stop scaring me?
Sandra: You have a big body but are scared? Hahahahaha… Ouch, I cannot stand it, ahahahaha…
Aaron: Shut up.
Sandra: Sorry…
Aaron: You did not go to the computer lab?
Sandra: No, I am lazy with the teacher. The teacher is not very clear when explaining the material, I am annoyed.
Aaron: Ooh, I see.
Sandra: Yes.
Aaron: Oh, yes. Are you a big Samantha fan or what? How can you say that Samantha is an imaginary friend?
Sandra: Hmm, you could say I am a fan of Samantha. Because I once saw you humming Samantha's song in the park.
Aaron: Gosh, you see I am singing her songs… I am so embarrassed.
Sandra: Just take it easy, I just did not think anyone here would like Samantha's music.
Aaron: Okay.
She was a good girl. - Aaron.
Ring. Ring. Ring.
The bell for class rang loudly, so Aaron stood up and left the toilet. He returned to the classroom, where it was quiet and his friends could only look down when he came.
What should I be dreaming about? - Aaron.
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Continued on the next chapter.