Asya was wide-eyed. How could Lathia know that he lived there?
"Why are you surprised? I know you're in and out of the back door. Are you a maid's son?" Lathia asked again, without giving Asya any room to think. The girl smiled sarcastically.
"Your face is very beautiful, Asyara." Lathia called Asya's real name, because when it happened yesterday when Asya was hit, Lathia had time to read the name tag on the girl's uniform. "However, being a servant's son doesn't make you worthy enough to be the son-in-law of the Alexander family," Lathia added.
Asya looked at Lathia coldly. So this is Lathia, not much different from Sean who likes to put down people like Asya.
"And you should also know, Asyara. Only a girl like me deserves to be with Sean, or Crish. I also saw you in the maid's room last night." Lathia chuckled, disdainfully. "Guess what, Sean isn't dating you out of pure love, right? Actually we're already dating, and you're nothing more than an affair that Sean takes out while I'm not around," Lathia continued, continuing to mock.
However, Asya still responded with a cold gaze. The girl then glared. "There's no point in me standing here. Oh my gosh," Asya hissed, a moment later she turned back and continued her journey to the school that had been delayed.
"Asyara! You're just a servant's son! Don't expect to be sincerely loved by Sean! He loves me! And that bond between you and him, is fake!" Lathia said again, with a small laugh at the end. Disdainful laughter.
Asya did not budge with Lathia's chatter. The girl prefers to put earphones in her ears, then turn on hip hop music. That's weird, Latia. Asya did not expect the girl to mock her like that.
In fact, Asya thinks Lathia is gentle. But apparently, far from what he expected, Lathia would mock him. Asya pondered, when she realized that Lathia was condescending and mocking her pride.
Just because she's a servant's daughter, doesn't Asya deserve love? Even though it's true. Sean and Asya's relationship is fake. Even if Lathia guessed wrong about their relationship, it all ended the same. Fake, and Sean would never love a girl like Asya. Sean wasn't looking for her either. All she and Sean did was pretend.
Asia shook her head quickly. That's enough. There was no use in thinking about the ridicule of the heartless rich people. And it's useless if Asya fights. Asya does not want to start a new problem, she is afraid that Alma will be affected and Asya does not want to prolong unimportant things even though the rich people underestimate her.
***
"Asya! You're okay, right?" Reina checked the girl's condition while cupping Asya's face, looking at her face sadly. "What happened to you? Why is your face hurt like this?" Reina asked panicked and worried.
Asya let go of Reina's hands. Geez, Reina is too much. "I had an accident yesterday, while looking for a homework book." Asya looked down sadly. "How was the lesson? I haven't had time to turn in my assignments yet."
"Mr. Tendi deducts points for you." Reina looked at Asya sadly. "I tried to explain that you went to look for your homework book. Even I showed you your bag that was left behind. But, still. Can't negotiate. Maybe, if you explain it to Mr. Tendi later and show your situation, maybe your points will be returned," suggested Reina.
Reina is very nice. Asya is so happy to have such a good friend. "Thank you. I'll explain later," said Asya smiling.
"Eh, Sya! You know what? There's a new announcement on the blackboard. Our class will have a competition that will be participated in by several schools!" Reina exclaimed changing the topic.
"Is that true?!" Asya was quite surprised, but happy at the same time.
Reina nodded enthusiastically. "That's right. This school will soon celebrate its anniversary, and to make the celebration more lively, many schools will participate in the competition. And on the final day, alumni will attend," said Reina excitedly.
Asia smiled. "It looks like it will be fun. I want to take part in many competitions," said Asya. "Ah, what competition should I enter?" Asya looked at Reina expectantly.
Regina rolled her eyes in annoyance. "Enter the school beauty contest! If you become the champion, you can become an icon of this school," suggested Reina. "You are also smart, you can take part in speech competitions. Careful, short stories, hm ... looks like you can take part in many competitions," Reina was still thinking.
"I'd better take part in all the competitions," said Asya giggling amused, followed by Reina who also laughed excitedly.
"I can't wait for the race to be held soon. I want to see someone," Reina muttered suddenly.
"Eh, someone? You like someone?" asked Asya looking at Reina seriously. "Who?"
Reina stares. "I only know his name from social media, from an elite school. I admire him, because it's so cool! Ah, he's smart too!" Reina looks flowery when she pays someone she admires.
Asya squinted. "May I know his name?" asked Asya, somehow Asya could be curious like this.
"His name is... Leoniel," Reina said doubtfully. "Ah, I don't know his full name. What is clear, his first name is Leoniel. That's the name of his social media account. He's quite popular among schoolchildren in this city," Reina continued.
"Leoniel..." Asya muttered. "If later during the race that person named Leoniel comes, introduce me, okay?"
Reina replied with a quick nod. They both laughed again. Asya is really happy to have a friend as good as Reina.
***
The bell for going home rang quite loudly, making the students exclaim with joy, because the lesson that had made their minds tired finally ended for today. Asya and Reina walked in the middle of the corridor, with their bags slung over their shoulders while chatting about the smallest things that made them laugh.
After the two of them exited the gate along with the other students, Asya was separated from Reina. Because the girl is going the other way home with Asya.
"Good bye, Sya. See you tomorrow!" cried Reina waving. Asya replied with a small smile.
"Bye!" The girl waved.
Shortly after Reina left, Asya then walked down the sidewalk to go home. He always wanted to walk, besides being healthy, Asya could also buy time not to come home early. Alexander's house to be exact.
The girl suddenly stopped in her tracks. His mind was on something. Asya recalled the time when she inhaled the strong mint scent that both refreshed and calmed her down. The scent he inhaled from someone. The girl holds her chest. Just beating fast.
"I like the smell," muttered Asya.
However, just as Asya was thinking about this, her gaze suddenly felt spinning. Asya felt her energy and energy evaporate from her body at once, it made Asya feel instantly sluggish and lethargic. The girl was about to collapse, the throbbing head Asya couldn't take anymore.
However, just before Asya landed on the pavement, someone first grabbed Asya's back, holding both of Asya's shoulders from behind. "Are you all right?" someone asked.
***
~To be continued~