Sammy's POV
“Who’s that sis?” I almost jumped when Yesha, my younger sibling suddenly in my front, facing me.
“Gosh Yesha! Why are you startling me?” I irritably said.
“Gosh! It’s not my intention to startle you.” She said mimicking my voice and reaction. I gave her a death glare.
“Okay. Fine. Who’s that?” she said in defeat.
“My classmate. Satisfied? Now go.” I answered then gently push her so that I can go upstairs. I know she’s following me.
“Oh really? Classmate? Is that the new term for boyfriend?” she said, implying something while continuously following me.
“Don’t start, Yesh. I’m not like you.” I replied again while opening the door of my room.
“Huh! Excuse me? I don’t have a boyfriend. I’m a good girl!”
“So do I. Now stop with your nonsense.” I said as I enter my room.
“I’ll stop, but you have to say the truth first. It will be our secret—hey! Get off your hand! Ugh!” she stopped mid-sentence because I put my hand on her forehead to prevent her from entering my room.
“Secret your face! I don’t have anything to say. What you want to hear will not going to get out of my mouth. But don’t worry, if ever I have a boyfriend, you will be the first one to know about it. Okay? Now go. Stop pestering me.” I nagged.
“Tss! Why so petty huh? I am still prettier than you!” she said then proceed to stick her tongue out.
“You? Says who?” I countered.
“Ugh! I hate you!” she said in defeat before she stomped her way out of my room premises.
I shook my head. That little brat.
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“Joel, can you please drive a little faster? I'm running late.” I asked our driver while my eyes are going back and forth from my wristwatch to the road. It’s 08:45 am. My first class is at 9:00 am. Great!
“Ah copied.” He responded. And I sighed in relief when I saw the gate of our university. Well, it’s my fault. I woke up late. I don’t know. Maybe I just overslept.
"Thanks, Joel, I'll get going." I bid as I run as fast as I can.
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I am two rooms away from our room yet I can hear the loud bickering of Adri and Justin which reminds me of Casey and Marco when we were in high school. The only difference they have is they are not loud enough for me to understand what they are bickering about.
I continue walking until I reached the entrance door of our room.
"Good luck Just. It’s Janna we are talking about." I heard Adri say.
Wait, me? What about me? That’s when I let my presence known.
"Ah, are you guys talking about me?" I asked that made them turn their heads towards me I unison.
"Janna! You’re here! Haha. Did you just arrived?" Adri was the quick one to approach me.
"Uhm... no. I just arrived and I think I heard my name, I guess?" I replied, unsure if I really heard it right.
"Oh… that one? T-that’s nothing. Don’t mind it. Justin just want to ah… challenge you on our first quiz on stat. Right! That one. Hehe.” Adri quickly answered before we go to our chairs.
Our professor came after a while and the discussion started.
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It's class dismissal when I ask Adri to go with me to our university cafeteria. But she refused.
"Ah Janna, I have something to do at home. My mom is probably waiting for me. If you want, ask Justin. He will definitely go with you. Luke and I will go ahead! Take care!” she hurriedly said then runaway with Luke not giving me any chance to react. I look at Justin in disbelief.
"Let’s go? Don’t mind her. She’s just that odd sometimes.” Justin said then walked out of the room first. I hastily followed after.
"Are you planning to buy something?" he asked. We are now inside the café.
"Ah… yeah." I responded before I grab some chocolates. I'm going to give it to Yesha. I think she’s still sulking. She even ignored me this morning.
"Chocolate? You like it?"
"Yeah. Who wouldn’t anyway? But this one isn't mine. It's for my younger sibling." I said the smiled at him. He smiled back.
"So let’s go?" I just nodded.
Our car is parked near the main gate of our university. Joel’s early today.
"That’s your car?"
“Family car.” I corrected him.
"Ma'am Samantha. Shall we?" Joel asked as he opens the door of the backseat.
"One minute." I responded before I face Justin again. "Thank you huh?"
"Anytime." He said, smiling.
"I’ll go ahead. Thank you once again." I said as I go inside the car.
"JANNA!" he shouted.
"Hmmm? Why?" I answered.
"Ahm… ah... I… ah… c-can I court you?" he said in a low voice.
"Pardon?"
He looked at me intently for some seconds before he let out a sigh.
"Aish! Nevermind. Take care." he finally said then waved at me so I do the same.
"You too." I mouthed. I saw him smile while scratching the back of his head.
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