My two weeks at Victoria High was amazing. I've already made more friends,half were Claudia's nerd friends. But anyways, there are really funny to be with. Leo,is a computer geek and shy especially when Megan walks by. He has a huge crush on her since middle school but too chickened to tell her. Kenzie,the fashionista,is kind of full of herself. Her pride, looks,ego matters a lot. She's caring but sometimes her who gets the best of her. The other day,Leo accidentally stepped on her new mascara and he got the boots. I don't really know what means but believe me,it's awful. Claudia offered me to join their math bowl but Owen laughed the moment she said'Math'.
"What? It's just Math"I replied
"Math? You? Math?"Owen laughed
"C'mon Owen, give the girl a chance"Claudia defended
"Forget it, Jocelyn won't make it through the first round"Owen said, leaving the both of us alone
"Your brother is a jerk"Claudia revealed
"Yeah, I know"I accepted
Anyways back to reality. There's the new guy who was transferred from Bears Legend to Victoria High. His name is Xavier Martinez and obviously everyone thinks he's a hottie. From his dark curly hair to his gap teeth,his cute abs,tall and slim structure. Oh! Another Barbie fantasy! Lame! The guy is cute and all but I'll pass. I can't still figure out what's so special about him? I mean, he's just a normal boy phone keeps every guy here. He isn't a god or something. Even Brianna broke up with her boyfriend, Adrian because of the guy. Poor guy;I was always see him behind the cafeteria crying his heart out. One day,I'll be kind enough to throw a pack of Juliette's tissue at him. That way he can dried his tears with it.
After third period, I went down the hallway to get my Chemistry textbook from my locker. José won't stop pestering me to get a hallway pass during class hours or I might get detention for loitering. My class isn't that far from my locker. I can quickly get my book and go back to class without Principal Don knowing. On my way to my locker,I peeped through the window to see how the new student is. Ms Helen was teaching while he wasn't even paying attention. He was busy taking selfies with Kimberly. Geez... Xavier is just a regular guy. I was to busy looking that I barely noticed a trash can behind. I took a few steps back and tumbled upon it. It caused a loud noise that disturbed Ms Helen's class. I tried to run but Principal Don caught me red-headed.
"Principal Don...nice meeting you here"I stammered
"Ms McDonald, ain't you supposed to be in class?"he interrogated
"Umm...the thing...I went to my locker. Yeah my locker,to get my Chemistry textbook when I accidentally fell on his trash can"I explained
"Oh really, where's your hall pass?"he demanded
"My hall pass..."I pretended
"I was with it a few minutes ago. It must have fallen when I crashed into the trash can. I'll go and check"I lied
"You don't have one, do you?"he asked
"Yes"I replied
"Today I'll spare you because I'm in a good mood. But you won't be lucky next time"he warned
"Yes Sir"I said and went to my class
"Phew! That was close"I said
School was over; Leo and Kenize rode the bus home while Claudia and I strolled home.
"So Claudia?"I asked
"Yes Jocelyn"she replied
"What is it like to be the only child?"I asked
"Only child?"she laughed
"Wait, you are not.."I paused, surprised at her response
"No,I'm not. I've two sisters"she revealed
"Wow!"I said
"Yeah, Agatha and Rita"she added
"Do you have a brother?"I asked
"I did but..."she paused
"But what? Did anything happen"I said, eager to know the full details
"My brother died when I was three"she said, finding it difficult to hold back her tears
"Was he sick or was he hit by vehicle or kidnapped?"I asked
"He had leukemia and we were unable to treat it. We didn't know till it advance to the last stage. My Dad had just invested a lot of money in a contract and was short of cash. The hospital demanded $1,000,000 for his operation. My Dad sold all his property in Massachusetts for my brother's operation but was able to raise about $400,000. His insurance was unable to cover the operation. With the help from my family and relatives,we were able to raise $300,000 but it wasn't enough. The day before the deadline given by the hospital,my brother developed a high fever and was unable to breath. The nurse on duty called the doctor for his assistance. They did everything they could but my brother kicked the bucket. His death left us in shock and heart broken"she explained, shedding tears
"No, don't cry. It's all my fault for asking"I consoled, giving her my handkerchief to clean her tears
"It's okay"Claudia said
"Do you have any pets?"I asked
"Yeah,my dad is allergic to dogs,so he got me a gold fish and Agatha a cat"she said
"My mom hates cats. She can't stand them"I added
"Do you also have a pet?"Claudia asked
"Yeah,my puppy,Coco"I said
"Oooh! I love puppies!Too bad I can't have one"she said
"Why don't you come over to my house for lunch? That way you can't meet Coco and the rest of my family"I offered
"I don't know,I've piano lessons at 5"Claudia said
"C'mon Claudia,it's 3:15. You still have to make it before your piano lesson"I persuaded
"Okay,I'll have ti call my mom first and tell her I'll be late"Claudia said
"Great!"I said with excited
Claudia's mom agreed for her to stay at my place for lunch as along as she comes back home by 4. I came home and found out that Owen wasn't back yet. My mom was in the kitchen, preparing lunch while Chloe was building blocks with Coco.
"Mom! I'm home!"I announced
"Jocelyn dear,how was school?"my mom replied, cleaning her hands with a kitchen towel
"Good afternoon Mrs McDonald"Claudia greeted
"Good afternoon dear"my mom said
"Umm... Mom, this is my friend, Claudia"I introduced
"Nice to meet you Mrs McDonald"Claudia said,a bit nervous
"Well Claudia,feel at home"my mom assured her with a friendly smile
"Okay"Claudia replied
"Chloe"I said as I saw her crawling on her knees and picked her up
"Chloe say hi to Claudia. Say hi"I said, waving her hand at Claudia
She gave her a smile and giggled.
"And you must be Coco"Claudia said as Coco ran to her and ran back to the kitchen
"She's a bit shy"I said
"I'll be right back. I think Chloe needs a new diaper. Who needs a new diaper? Who needs a new diaper? You do"I said, rubbing nose with Chloe
"Okay"Claudia replied.
I went upstairs and left her in the living room. I changed Chloe's diaper and also my clothes. Claudia was admiring the interior design and pictures on the wall.
"Okay,I'm back"I said
"Girls, would you like me to make you a cucumber sandwich?"my mom said
"Yes please"I replied
"Okay,I'll get right to it"my mom replied
"I like your house. It's big and nice"Claudia complimented
"Thanks"I appreciated
"It's almost 4. I've to get going before my mom gets angry"Claudia said, checking the time on her phone
"Okay. I'll walk you to the door"I said
"Good bye Mrs McDonald"Claudia said
"You're leaving already?"my mom asked
"Yes, I promised my mom I'll be back by 4. I don't want to make her worried"Claudia explained
"What about the sandwiches? Won't you like to try some?"my asked
"Maybe next time"Claudia said
"Okay, good bye"my mom said, dropping the sandwiches on the table
"Good bye Coco. It was nice meeting you"Claudia said
"I'll walk her out"I informed my mom
"Good bye Claudia. See you in school tomorrow"I said, waving her goodbye
Coco hid behind me.
"You too"she replied
"C'mon, let's go inside"I said, closing the door.
I was only two metres away from the door when I heard a knock on the door.
"Who is it?"I asked
"Owen"he replied
"Oh! Owen"I said, unlocking the door
"What took you so long? I've been knocking on the door for hours"Owen exaggerated
"It's been only a minute"I said
"But it felt like ages"Owen said
"Ooh! Sandwiches! Don't mind if I do"Owen said, taking a sandwich from the plate
"Yummy"Owen replied with a smile
"Owen, you're back"my mom said when she saw him
"Good afternoon mom"Owen said with his mouth full
"How was school?"my mom asked
"It was good. Just coming back from soccer practice"Owen said
"More like love practice"I teased
"Why don't you go upstairs and freshen up so that I can serve you your lunch?"my mom said
"Okay"Owen replied
Coco was whimpering around Owen. He noticed and gave her a slice of his tomato from his sandwich.