***
The ghost
So far no one messes my week and I really thankful because my life is peaceful. I still didn't have an clue and idea about that girl who confess to me.
I did try to investigate but, it's negative. I didn't still have an idea. It gives me frustration instead. What's with her mystery effect?! D*mn.
Now, I suddenly think about her if she's serious about it or not. I'm still doubting about it-look, maybe she's just playing around right? I mean, there are so many possibilities that she's just playing around.
First, I'm not handsome. Mostly girls nowadays is up to boys who's handsome.
Second, I'm a victim of bullying. There's no girl that gonna like me for sure because of that. Look, how can I protect her if someone tried to hurt her right
Third, I'm weird. I can see ghost and even talk to them. Now, tell me if she's really serious about it.
Just f*ct it! There so many what ifs in my brain right now. I acted like a girl, tsk!
I lost count on how many time I sigh.
D*mn.
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I am currently sitting on a tree branch and staring at the field while drinking zest-o. There are quite a few people hanging out on the rooftop so I moved to avoid trouble. I also don't want to associate with people who lack attention.
It's ruining my day.
Some junior students passed and they're talking about vice-president Ashley's 'alleged' confession. Well, I don't really know anything, but I can't help but listen to them.
I'm not a gossip person but is it my fault? Eh, they were just under the tree I was sitting.
I just grabbed the eaphones from my bag and slammed it. I just listened to music instead of being curious.
"Hey ugly! Where's my snack huh?!" My spirit awoke when I heard a shout not far away.
I could see from where I was sitting the bench where the university bullies were sitting. I turned my gaze to a woman bent over.
"Bully," I said and tsk.
I sigh.
Nothing has really changed. There are still bullies even in college. Tsk, stupid minds! Such a shame though, their parents raise them right and they're acting like that!
The woman did not answer and suddenly fell on her knees on the grass when the bully slapped her. The woman was holding his cheek.
"Awwe, you'll going to cry now?" I lost my patience.
Moth*rf*ckers!
I couldn't stand it anymore and I went down the tree. I approached them even though my chest was throbbing with extreme nervousness. I admit I'm lame on the doing things like this but, I really can't stand that a woman is being hurt.
"What do you think you're doing?" I said seriously as I help the woman stand.
"Miss you're okay-"
"Shhhh." She silenced me up. There, I was completely silent. I don't know if it was out of fear or what, I just obeyed.
I just left myself of what may happen. I just nodded in response.
Ashley Joy P. Mendez
I read her name. I close my eyes emphatically. I silently prayed that the souls of the three st*pid bullies would be guided.
They're stupid, legit! They didn't notice that vice-president Ashley was the one they were bullying. They didn't even notice that she's just pretending to be a nerd.
Are they blind?
I sigh and manage to stand up.
Ashley was already standing, she ironed her uniform first with her hand.
Those freaks! She's the most ardent and most frightening vice president at the university. Known as in disguise vice president, she will pretend to be the target to catch bullies.
But even before I could speak, she silenced me up by glaring me with daggers. I smiled a little and just nodded.
"Don't interfere in this. . ." the person next to him shouted. The one who pushed Ashley.
Alas, if I am you, I will pray for my poor soul.
"Don't act like a hero, you st*pod! Wait! I know you. . .You were that lame nerd wayback in high school." Then, they laugh.
"Right! You are!" The two of them agreed and then laughed again. I just bowed. Yes, that's me. I feel small because of what they said.
Ashley stood up and face them. "Sometimes, even a lame man like him is the one who I can consider as a real man." We looked at Ashley. She fixed her hair and her uniform. "Do you know why?"
I can see how pale one of them is. Huh! Now, let's see.
"Because even if he knows he's the only one to be beaten so bad, he'll choose to sacrifice. Think of you as a man but you're hurting a woman," she said. "What a d*ck!"
"Maybe you get it, don't you? Mister Flores, Paras and mister Barientos?" She just smiled and handed the three of them a red card.
Expelled.
Doomed.
***
It became the talk of the town because I helped the vice president, the ssg officers and even the teachers praised me.
'A good example.'
Eh?
But I don't want to be arrogant, I've already done the right thing. Maybe if you see such a deal with someone you will also do what is right, right?
As soon as I entered the classroom, a wide variety of eyes were staring at me. I just ignored their stares and listened to today's lesson.
Stats and Prob.
Easy.
Because I am good at mathematics it is no longer difficult for me to answer the problems that our professor teaches us. I was the one who always participated because the rest of my classmates were just staring.
After class I went to the rooftop. It was about five-thirty in the afternoon but the sky was still clear. I just sat on the railings with my feet down and lay down and looked at the sky.
The sky is turning orange, and it's already sunset. I just closed my eyes and slammed my earphones. My alarm is already set just in case, it's well set.
I just listened to a favorite if song.
Later, I woke up to notice that only an earphone was hanging in my ear.
"So here you are hanging out," when I looked back I immediately recognized who it was. The vice president, by the way.
"Ah yes vice, here I am spending my time and thinking some things." I got up from lying down and turned to her.
"Things? Like what?" She asked.
I thought for a moment, if that's all to talk about. . . many. I have a lot of things to worry about and think about.
"It's just like what will happen to me when I graduate? And if I can graduate," I glanced at my wrist watch for a moment.
It's already six.
"Aside from the fact that I don't have a parents anymore, I really need to work hard. . ." I stopped and then continued. "Because I'm the only one grandpa and grandma expect."
"Ow, I'm sorry to hear that." I just shook my head and then smiled.
"It's okay vice," I turned off my cellphone and then put it in the bag. I was about to say goodbye when she spoke again.
"Uhm Carl, if you need anything you can approach me okay?" I just stared at her.
Eh? What?
"Vice?" I just stared at her while gaping. I heard right, didn't I?
She laugh at my reaction. "I said you can approach me if you need a hand and we're friends right?" She just smile, that smile that I rarely see from her.
What?
Ashley Joy Mendez is trying to befriend with me?! Seriously?
"Eh?"
"E, o, u." She laughed. "Common Carl. . .friends?" She held out her hand and smiled again.
Unbelievable!
***
As I was just heading to the convenience store I was still smiling like idiot. It was as if I had won the lottery. I just can't believe I already have a friend.
For many years, no one made the mistake of being my friend. Except for her.
I think it's my luck. But, it doesn't mean that I will abuse her goodness.
"Good evening," I said to Nicky who was busy arranging stocks. Her forehead furrowed.
"Oh, what did you eat and that's how you look?" She laughed at me as if I were a fool dancing in front of her. I just kept on dancing while telling stories.
When I finished telling the story, I was still smiling. She even told me that she was happy that I had another friend aside from her.
We'll call me gay but small things can make me happy. I think it's normal right?
It's really comforting when you know that you have someone whom you can consider as friend. It's just that I'm new to this that's why I'm acting like idiot.
After my shift, I just walk to my house. The lamp post illuminates the place. I was in the park when I notice a girl was about to cross the road when a big truck hit her.
"Miss!!!" I shout hysterically. My heart beats erratically.
But, I just confuse and my brows knitted when I didn't saw the girl lying on the ground. I really saw her being hit by a truck!
I ran towards to it's direction but there's no trace of her.
"Where did she go?" Because of shockness I didn't notice her standing behind me.
"Shit!?" I shout. The girl just laugh at me.
"You scared me!" I said while placing my hand in my heart. I think I'll get a heart attack. She didn't talk and leave me there. Wow! What an attitude?
I didn't know what's gotten into me and I follow her until we reach the wing in the park. I'm like a puppy who's following my owner.
"Miss, you really sure that you're okay?" I repeat while checking her if she gets injury or not.
"Yes, I'm fine okay, chill." She replied, not looking at me. I just nod and stand up.
"Then, I should heading home now. Just take care okay? Don't wander here around, there so many ghost in here." I said.
"Sure, you too. Be careful, you might encounter them."
I just laugh.
"Yeah right haha, I should be careful because I'm scared of them." I was about to turn around and leave when she spoke again. And, the way she spoke gives me shiver.
"Ah, you're scared of me? Hmm?" What? What- holy cow!
Unless. . .
I slowly turn my head to her and I really regret of realizing it too late. I cried mentally because the girl with flawless and effortless beauty turns into a monstrous creature.
Ahhhh!!!
She's glaring at me dreadfully! Her eyes is creepy and and her face-aah!
"I see, you're really scared of me." She said and open her mouth.
Godd*mn it! It stinks!
"WAHHHHHHH!!"
And I run as if my life depends on it. Holy mother of popcorn! She's a ugly ghost with stinky breath!