She ran to the lavatory and locked it, then she exhaled. She could still hear Theo ordering some boys to search for her. She quickly went to the sink and put her hands under the tap, the tap turned on and water poured on her hands, then, she began to wipe the ketchup off her cloth. When she heard the breakover bell ring, she sneaked out of the lavatory and went to the garden at the back of the school. Nina hid behind the garden and sobbed quietly, Kate searched for her but couldn't find her.
Nina skipped her classes because she did not want to head back to class due to the fact that she felt abashed. Nina may be brave on the outside but she was very sensitive on the inside. She could easily feel hurt and was vulnerable to her emotions. She crouched on the floor and sobbed.
" I'm such a fool..." She said to herself.
" ...no, you're not " Nina heard a familiar voice interrupt softly, it was Andrew. She wiped her tears quickly " Andrew, what are you doing here"? She was surprised.
" Just checking on you " he replied and sat next to her.
" Don't mind Theo, just smile " he consoled and Nina smiled a little. She felt comfort inside her because someone was there to tell her it's okay.
" You know, life is full of challenges, but don't take them too personal " Andrew said.
" What are your challenges"? Nina asked.
" I've never really told anyone" Andrew stared blankly. Nina adjusted her sitting position. " Tell me about it, maybe I may be of help " She said.
" You know, I like music I feel kinda connected to music. I wanna be a musician, but my mum is totally against " Andrew narrated.
" Why "? Nina asked with keen interest.
" She wants me to serve in the monastery" answered Andrew sadly. Nina gasped speechlessly . " Oh...that's sad " she narrowed her eyes to the floor.
" It's okay, you'll definitely find a way out " Nina patted Andrew's back, Andrew felt electricity rush down his spine, he had never felt this before. It was a soothing chill, he lifted his face and looked into her eyes. Nina felt really shy and looked away.
" I hope I'll be fine " Andrew finally said and they say quietly looking at the flowers with alot of thoughts running through their minds.
" I gotta go " Andrew stood to his feet.
" I guess you'll be fine " he said and patted her on her head, then he left. Nina sat there quietly till it was school over.
When everyone were leaving the school, she sneaked into the classroom to collect her backpack but bumped into Kate.
" Hey ! I've been searching for you girl, where have you been"? Kate inquired.
" Um, at the garden " Nina replied as she walked to her locker to take her bagpack.
" Oh really, I'm sorry about what happened today at the Cafeteria " Kate consoled.
" It's okay, I've gotten over it." Nina said as they both left classroom.
" Younno, Theo was my favorite musician, but now he's a monster to me. I totally dislike him and never want to have anything to do with him " Nina complained.
" I guess life is just full of disappointments" Kate finally said and they bade each other goodbye for the day.