Talking of whispering, Rhea realized she needed to see Aquamarine. It's been a while and there are a lot of things she needs to ask her.
She... Celia hit her and she jumped.
"Hey! What is that for?"
Celia groaned. "Were you listening at all?"
"To what if I may ask?"
"I've been talking to you for over five minutes, and all you did was frown."
"That's because you weren't making any sense."
"Are you for real?". Rhea ignored her sister. "You weren't listening, how did you know what I said didn't make any sense? Huh?"
Rhea ignored her and hastened her steps. She needed to get home early, so she could follow the mysterious path and see Aquamarine.
"Wait for me!!" Celia yelled as she ran after Rhea, who was already close to the door.
Rhea opened the door and headed for her room. She had a quick shower and got dressed in black baggy trousers and a simple shirt to match. After Combing her hair into a ponytail. She went downstairs. She made sure Celia wasn't in the living room and then followed the back door into the street.
She sat for over an hour in the same spot where she saw Aquamarine, but there was no sign of her. She was already getting tired of sitting and playing with seashells. She held one of the shells and smiled. What still surprises her is the fact that she always sees new and beautiful seashells whenever she comes. She got tired of waiting. She gathered some shells and finally stood up to go.
"Rhea!" Someone called
She stopped walking and turned swiftly. Her eyes widen. "Aquamarine?"
The water lady smiled. "I can see you've been waiting for me?"
"No. I-I-I was... I..."
"Why do you come?"
Rhea rolled her eyes. "To pick some seashells for my room."
"That's not the reason, Rhea. You want to know the truth."
She chuckled nervously. "Nah I..."
Aquamarine brought out something. "I know you have lots of questions to ask. Take this. It's a step to finding the truth, about who you really are."
Rhea took it from her and stared at it in shock. It was a bluestone.
"What will I..."
Before she could finish, Aquamarine had already vanished. She sighed and headed back home, with the stone in her hand. But how to use the stone, remains unknown to her.
**
Rhea walked into the school compound with puffy eyes. Students kept staring at her strangely. She groaned. She knew lots of students would think she'd cried this morning but the truth was that she had stayed all night, trying to see how she could use the bluestone to no avail.
She ignored them and walked straight to her locker. After picking the few books she needed for the day, she went into the class. She was lucky enough to meet only a few students in class, most of whom care less about how she looked.
She dropped her books on the desk and hung her bag by the chair. She left the class and followed the hallway, leading to the restroom. Lots of students were on the pathway. She felt nervous. They are going to laugh at her, that she knows.
To avoid being laughed at, she decided to look down instead. She bumped into someone in the process and was about to fall. He held her quickly. She raised her head to see who had saved her from falling.
It was Will. The same Will she knows. She gasped. He was the last person she ever thought would help her considering how he had been treating her. He helped her up.
"Have you been crying?" He asked.
She stared at him, unsure of what to say. She isn't sure if he was asking her that, out of concern or because he wanted to mock her. "Rhea?" He called. She tilted her head to the side, and back to the front.
"Are you ok?" he asked again.
She nodded. "I-I-I..."
"Hey!! What the heck are you doing with my boyfriend?" Sasha said from behind and Rhea froze.
Is this a plan work?
Sasha walked to her and pushed her to the wall.
"Tell me, what are you doing with my boyfriend!!" Saha yelled.
Rhea trembled. "I-I-I..."
"Sasha, leave her alone." Will walked closer to them in an attempt to save Rhea, but Sasha was smart. She shoved Rhea aside and she landed on her butt. She whined in pain.
This isn't what she wanted this morning. All she wanted was a peaceful morning, full of love and happiness. She can't believe, that after celebrating her freedom from being bullied by Sasha, she still ended up as her bullying weapon.
Sasha attempted to touch her but Will prevented her.
"Stay out of this, Will!!" Sasha snapped. "I am warning you."
Will hissed. "And what if I don't?"
Sasha groaned. "Are you trying to support her?"
"I ain't supporting her. I just won't let you bully her for what she did not do."
"And when do you begin to care about her? Huh?". Will ignored her. "Answer me!! When?"
Will rolled his eyes. "How is that your problem?"
Sasha scoffed. "Really? It isn't my problem, right? Because it's her right? Tell me, do you love her?!. Answer me!!" Will groaned. "Don't tell me you're cheating on me with her!!. Do you have to cheat on me with her?"
Will hissed. "Don't accuse me wrongly, okay?. If anyone is cheating here, that should be you!!"
Sasha was taken aback by his words and actions. "W-what... What are you talking about?"
"You don't have to pretend. There's no point pretending."
"I don't get you"
Will hissed. "You're such a great pretender. I know about your relationship with Alan."
Rhea gasped and Sasha glared at her. She adjusted quickly, still seated on the ground.
Will can't be serious right? She thought. He can't be, right? No!! It can't be.
"You're cheating on me with her because of Alan? Are you for real?" Sasha asked.
"You dare ask me that question? Huh?"
"Of course, I will ask you that question, cause I'm not dating Alan."
"But you love him and you will date him if he asks you out?" Will asked.
Rhea furrowed her brows. She needed to know what Sasha's reply would be, though she hoped she would not say yes.
She doesn't love Alan but she doesn't feel comfortable with Sasha being in love with him.