The next day, Peter insisted on dropping Monica at her class door step. Monica couldn't refuse so she could only sigh in defeat.
When she arrived she noticed Maxs' seat was still empty and was sad for some reason even she herself didn't know.
"Why do I care if he's in class..." Monica brushed the thought of him to the back of her head before settling down awaiting the teachers' arrival.
Soon the teacher came and class commenced. From the beginning to the end Monica was lost in thought.
For some reason, Kiarra was also not in class. Their language teacher noticed her distracted gaze and asked if she was alright.
They all knew the cause of her injury so her teacher taught her restlessness was a result of her discomfort so she sent her to the school's hospital for a check up.
Those who knew how sly Kiarra was could already guess her involvement in all this but who who dare oppose Kiarra??
Kiarra decided not to go see the school's nurse so she went to look for Priya.
Priya was not busy so she decided to take Monica for a stroll together with Chris.
"Um... brother Chris, Where's Max?" Monica asked along the way.
"That dude...he caught a flu last night and has a high temperature so he was forced to stay home." Chris replied.
"Have you met Max before...I mean, do you know him from somewhere" Chris asked Monica as he observed her expression.
"I think yesterday was our first time meeting...is there a problem?" Monica questioned.
"No...not really i was just curious" Chris said. "I think you should drop by after school my dude was really worried about you...I mean you got to see his face yesterday " Chris said with a laugh as they strolled down the hallway.
Ding...ding...
"I got a class now...I need to go. Monica...take care of yourself we'll meet at the cafeteria by lunch" Priya said.
"See you later Chris..." she gave Chris a hug as before jugging away.
"I think I should also get going...dont forget to drop by after school " Chris said before he left.
Monica then settled in a nearby bench and took out her phone. She suddenly remembered that she has Max's number and it won't be a good thing if she didn't phone him while he was sick.
So she took a deep breath and dialed his number.
First ring...
second ring...
"Hello..." at the third ring, a dry and raspy voice came from the other side of the phone.
"Max...its Monica..." Monica said after being lost for a few seconds.
"I no its Monica...did you forget I also have your number?" Max said before two consecutive cough echoed from his side.
"Oh..."
"I...um...I heard you aren't doing well, how's your health now?" Monica questioned.
"How's your head injury? "
"Hope you are taking care of yourself? "
"Did you come to school with your injury?..."
Max threw three questions at her that she didn't even get the chance to reply.
"Hold on a sec...you are the sick one not me...I was asking about you how did it suddenly become my turn to be questioned " Monica was at a loss for word.
She called to check on him but he was more concerned about her injury even when he is sick.
'Cough cough'
"I mean I'm fine, I've taken my medications so I'm better now" Max realised he overreacted just now so he quickly changed his tone and replied in a sick voice.
"Okay...I'm glad you are alright. I wanted to drop by after school but since you are okay I think I'll let this visit pass" Monica said as she wanted to hang up but a loud and choked cough rang out from the other end as others followed after.
"Are you okay...whats wrong..." Monica asked with a worried expression.
Max quickly took a glass of water and after his breathing was steady he cleared his voice and replied " I have severe cough and a high fever, I don't even know if I can come to school for the week" Max said in a sorrowful voice.
"Our project is around the corner i wonder if I can even return to school" Max quickly turned into a helpless begger crying for help.
"So I guess I'll drop by then...see you after school" Monica said before hanging up. Her mood was uplifted after that call and the rest of her days went smoothly. She was anticipating the end of school so she could go see Max.
How cute were kids in love??