Finally, after two weeks, the orientation has over. Today, it's the day for the first class to start. After finished the orientation, all the freshie feels relieved and happy because they finally free from any punishment from their senior. Now, they will begin their new life as new students.
On that day, Lilian went to campus as usual. Her first class today started at eight o'clock. She arrived at the campus around seven and a half in the morning and she directly goes to the cafeteria first before the class begins.
She already promised Lexi and Andrew to have breakfast together before the class started. When she arrived at the cafeteria, she saw Lexi and Andrew already sitting at the table waiting for her.
''Hi, guys! Good morning. I hope I'm not late.''
''No, it's okay. We already order the food for you. Here.'' Lexi replied.
''Are you running here?'' Andrew ask. He saw her face a little red.
''Kind of!''
''What? I said that I can go pick you up but you didn't want to.'' He replied.
''I'm just kidding. The weather outside just a little hot that why my face looks like this. Anyway, let just eating. I'm so hungry.'' She takes her seat and immediately eats her food.
''Lilian, if you want, I can ride you to campus here. I can get off early from my home and pick you from your place.''
''It's okay, Andrew. After all my house a little too far and besides that our paths way totally different. I'm just fine using public transport.''
''She also rejects my offer. So, of course, she doesn't want you either,'' Lexi replied.
''The way you drive is creepy, that's why she doesn't want to be with you! If it's me, I don't even want to!'' Andrew replied to Lexi while sticking his tongue out at Lexi.
''What?! You! I'm great at driving!'' Lexi said while hit his shoulder.
''Okay-okay! Enough. Dont worry, I really appreciate both of your helpings but I'm really fine. I don't want to bother both of you. Besides, my father sometimes can send me to campus.''
''Okay, Lilian. Just tell me anytime if you have a transportation problem.''
''Yeah, Me too!''
''Alright, thank you to you two. Right now, we have to eat our breakfast faster. We gonna late for our first class.''
Then, after have done breakfast, we going to our own classes. Both I and Lexi going to our class together and Andrew going to another class.
When we both looking for our way to the classroom, we came across Senior Stefan and Stefan Grey. We stop for a while and greetings them.
''Hi, Seniors!'' Lexi greets them first. I just grin beside her.
''Hey, Hi! Lilian and Lexi right?'' Grey replied.
''Yes, correct. It's amazing you still remember our names.'' Lexi said.
''Of course. My beautiful juniors.''
''Where are you two going? Attend the class?'' Stefan asks.
''Yeah, we gonna attend our first class,'' Lexi replied.
''Oh, good luck to you two.''
''Don't worry, most of the lecturers in the first class will be easy,'' Grey added.
''Yeah, we hope too.''
''Okay, see you two later. Bye.''
''Bye, Seniors.
After they left, I keep looking back at them. I actually wondering where is Senior Brent. I haven't seen him yet today. The last I meet him is during our orientation last week. After orientation, we have one week break before starting the class.
I just hope that I will come across him anytime on campus here. I know that our campus was very huge but I wish that I can see him even from afar.
''Lilian? Are you daydreaming?''
''Huh?''
''What are you thinking?''
''Nothing. Let us go.''
*****
After a day of attending classes, their classes finally ended in the evening. Today, they have five classes attended. Luckily, for every first-class, the lecturer just giving the notes and introduction only.
As soon as their class over, Lilian and Lexi immediately hanging out at their campus park. They were so tired and instantly lying down on the grass there. They were resting there for a while.
At that time, Lexi actually has something to tell Lilian. She had thought long before but she had no confidence. She hoped Lilian could give her words of good advice about her problems.
''Lilian...''
''Hmm...''
''Why you take an accounting course? Did you really like it?''
''No.''
''But why you take this course?"
"Because of my mom... she an accountant before. I just want to be like my mom. This is the only thing I let go of longing for her."
"But... are you sure you can finish this course?"
"Yeah, I have to try it. After all, she must be happy to see what I'm doing right now. I have other interests things too but...I still don't know yet what I want.''
''I see. I'm sure your mom will be happy too if she has been here. But...actually...I have an argument with my parents. I wished that I can be like you that you can follow what your family wants...but not me.''
''Lexi, what actually happens?''
''I actually don't want to take this course but my parents force me to take this because they think about my future. In fact, I have another thing that I want. They disagree and they even ask me to forget about my silly dream.'' Lexi said in a sad voice.
''So, you tell them that you want to take a fashion designer?''
Lexi nods. ''Lexi, listen here. I know how you feel and I know what you really want. But, my advice is...I hope you can have a good talk with them. Just tell them everything about your want with your confidence. You must let them know your desire and your dream. I believe that they can feel your passion if you telling them nicely.''
''You know...I was proud of you because you know what you want to achieve. Sometimes, we know that we have to respect our parent's willingness but sometimes...if you have another thing that you want...just let them know.''
''Yeah, you right. I actually dont want to make them disappointed but I want to make them proud of me too. I just need their support for me.''
''Lexi, dont worry. Just believe yourself. I'm sure your parents will believe in you too. After this, just talk to them nicely about what you really want. But remember, we only have until this week to change our course. You have to quickly make your decision.''
''Thank you, Lilian! I will try my best to persuade them. Thank you too because you give me good advice! I will show it to them.''
''You're welcome. Anyway...if you can change your course, that's mean I will be alone after this.'' I said while pretend make a crying face.
''No-no! Even though we have different courses, different classes, different schedules,s or whatever, I promise that I will breakfast and lunch together with you at the campus here, okay?''
''And studying together!''
''Okay, deal!''
''Deal!''
''How about Andrew? When are we gonna tell him?'' I said.
''Just tell him later. After mission completed!.'' Both of us burst into laughter.
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That night, I was alone at my house. My dad still working and he has told me that he will come back late. I was feeling a little bored and I decide to go out to take some fresh air and buy something at the convenience store outside there.
I take out my sweater and wear it. Suddenly, I saw Brent's sweater was still in my closet. I just think for a moment. ''I will find him tomorrow and give this to him.''
Then, after getting ready, I going out. The convenience store was not far from my house that around fifteen minutes by walking out. I started my walk while listening to some music with my earphone.
Once arrived at the convenience store, I buy some snacks and beverages. I sat there for a while and eating my ice cream. While enjoying my ice creams, I look around and there were still some people going out.
All of sudden, when I sitting alone there, there were a few guys were approaches me. I was feeling scared at that time. They take a seat beside me and the others guy was stand behind my back. They talking and asking me and they also teasing me.
I really scared and my heart beating faster. I get up from my chair and want to walk away from there. But, one of the guys grabbed my hand and pull me closer to him. I pushed him hard and started running away. They chase me back from behind.
I ran as hard as I could and I just want to run away from there. I feel very anxious and I just ran wherever. I didn't realize that I already run away far my house and I have missed the path of my home.
I had arrived behind someone else's residential area. The area has many a big house and I was lost. I just realized that I was behind my neighborhood area. I tried to find somewhere to hide and while that, I looking around to ask for help.
Suddenly, I saw one person was coming out of his house. I saw he was throwing out his garbage. I ran quickly toward him and I want to ask for his help. When I come closer, I was shocked.
The person I saw in front of me right now is someone I know! Someone I really want to meet. He also shocked too.