Chapter 3
The first thing Kyra did when she woke up was to go on her knees and pray to God, to make her day better than the last and joyful. Being truthful to herself, she had already planned to embrace everything little thing and stay strong.
This was a life time chance she had to try and change for the better. She decided to make new friends and just have fun.
"New country, new me." She said with a short breath.
Waking up exceedingly early was like a daily tradition she performed. Why? Because it was a battle for the fittest between her and Jake. Her mother's room has always been a masters bedroom so she never shared the bathroom with them. But Jake and her had to share the bathroom and he was always the messy type. He would decorate the bathroom with foams like he was having a splash party in there and it was really annoying for her.
She came out from her room surveying the area then she made a swift break for the bathroom door. She ran as fast as her short legs could carry her and she was exactly 5 seconds faster before Jake got there.
"Hey, don't take too long in there."
"Ha, you wish." She replied with laughter.
She won the battle this time and it was exhilarating for her.
Jake obviously let her win, because there was no way she was fast enough with those short legs of her's. Jake also had a normal routine of waking up early because he had to exercise and work out every day. He gave her the leverage of winning whenever he wanted to because he found it hilarious how she always reacted to winning.
Kyra was dressed in her usually baggy T-shirt and her Jeans ready and good to go for the day. She was full of life as she walked down the stairs to the kitchen humming.
"Good morning mom."
"Good morning sweetie. What's with the good mode today?"
"Oh i see, i think it's because of that boy of yesterday." Jake cut in teasing her.
"Huh, what boy?"
"Oh it's kind of a long story. But i meet him in a cafe yesterday and he did me a favour. He also gave me a big welcome, he was pretty nice."
"Hmmm, pretty nice." Jake mimicked her.
" That's ok, just try making new friends around here, okay. And I'm glad you're adjusting better now even though we haven't been here for long." Mrs Lee said smiling.
" Don't worry mom, I'll watch over her like a hawk."
" Nobody asked you to do that, i can look over myself."
"Okay okay, hurry up. I'll drop you guys at school today." Mrs Lee said breaking them up before it becomes a serious quarrel.
Deep down Kyra was scared, meeting new people and making friends were never her forte. She just wanted a quiet life with no extra drama. Jake noticed how nervous she was, so she decided to do what he was always good at - Teasing.
" Hey, did you have to dress like a bean bag."
" Can't you just give me a break for once."
" I really don't know how you classify yourself as a girl, can't you dress like one."
" Mom! Jake is pestering me." She said with annoyance.
" Do i look like a pest to you." He said raising a brow.
" Yes, you very much are one."
" Hey, don't call your brother a pest."
" But he started it first."
" But he is right you know, you really need to start dressing better. You don't even wear the clothes i bought for you. They'll definitely look more better on you than those oversized shirts you wear." Mrs Lee said freely while driving.
" And he's always right. Why do you have to side with him all the time? Just let me be, it's my body and my clothes." She said in a low tune, looking out the car window forgetting about how nervous she was.
Jake succeded in his plan but it just made the atmosphere awkward now.
They finally arrived at their new school. Welcome to EMERALD HIGH SCHOOL which was written on a banner. It was a new session and everywhere was bustling with students, both old and new going back and forth.
Varieties of school clubs were busy handing out flyers for new students to join their clubs. It was a normal custom in Emerald High School because there was not going to be classes on the first day of school which was called FREE DAY by the students. FREE DAY is a day were you get to know the school, it's activities and the students better.
" Bye guys, have fun," Mrs Lee said driving away.
" I'll just go ahead and look for the school library," Kyra said leaving still feeling upset.
After coming across some students, who directed her to the library after much hesitation on her part. She got to the library and she planned on staying there until school was finally over.
Making friends was not an easy task for her. The first thought that came into her mind was 'how was i going to start a conversation with a person who i dont know,' ' or what if they don't like me or anything about me.'
She thought about it all and suddenly gave up in it.
After a couple of minutes, she was in the zone, reading her favourite novel, 'The last Letter'. Kyra felt someone breathing behind her. She swiftly turned around, when she saw a girl standing behind her. It was strange because she just kept staring at her.
"Hi"
"Hey"
"Sorry, but where you just reading 'The Last Letter," She said enthusiastically.
" Uhmm yes"
" Oh my gosh!! That is like the best novel i have ever read. I don't think i have meet anyone who likes it. Not to talk about the hot steaming romance."
" Wow, you said that really fast. Just calm down and breath."
" Oh sorry, let me introduce myself. I'm Alexa Moore, A Romance Novel Lover. Nice to meet you. "
" You really had to emphasize the 'romance' part in it. "
" Ya, i had to."
" Okay, I'm Kyra Lee, nice to meet you too."
" Do you really actually love reading novel, like for real."
" Yes, i do it almost all the time, why did you ask."
" Oh it's just that it's kinda lonely here, the girls around here find it lame. They prefer going to parties and snicking out to clubs." Alexa sighed.
" So i just found it refreshing that I might have found someone who's just like me." Alexa continued beaming with joy.
" Well it seems like you found the right person and i also found my first friend." Kyra said smiling widely.
" Eeeeee," Alexa shouted hugging Kyra with excitement still sitting.
The librarian looked at them, giving them the quiet sign. Alexa let go of Kyra smiling with her set of teeth showing widely.
" Can we exchange numbers."
" Alright."
They kept the conversation going for a long time, talking about the genres of novels they preferred and the novels they had read before. They even made a list of novels they planned on reading together. At that moment, Kyra wondered if it was as easy as this and simple to make friends.'
They talked for a couple of minutes when the school bell rang and it was already time to head home.
"Uhh, i don't want to go home. Let's just stay together and talk some more." Alexa grumpled feeling disappointment.
Oh wait, i did not even ask. What grade are you in." Kyra asked curiously.
" I'm in 10th grade, Class ruby."
" I'm also in 10th grade and in class ruby."
" OMG!! I can't believe it. Its fate, it really is fate. Its exactly like in the movies, we might just be destined to meet or even still soulmates!!" Alexa said in a dramatic tone.
They both started laughing uncontrollably and everyone just stared at them.
" Shush," The librarian said giving them a stern look.
" How about we heard out." Alexa asked whispering "I think Mrs Greene is pissed off.
" Who's Mrs....oh the librarian."
"Yep."
" I don't really know if i can leave here. I told my brother i was going to be here.." Kyra said hesitating alittle.
" Don't worry about it. Just call him and let him that we are heading out.
" Ok sure, I'll do that." Kyra said already making the call.
Alexa and Kyra walked out of the library to the hallway where two girls approached them.
" Hey Alexa i.....uhm.... I wanted to give your brother these cookies. I heard he loves chocolate cookies so I made it myself." The first girl holding the cookies said.
" And I also bought this drink for him too." The second girl said.
" Oh sure, no problem. I'll give you your hand made cookies and the drink to him personally." Alexis said mischievously before they both left.
Some seconds later, Alexa opened the cookies and started eating them, then she drank all the drink in one gulp throwing the can and cookie paper in the trash can.
" Wasn't that supposed to be for your brother." Kyra asked.
" I have an a****** for a brother and he would have just thrown it in the trash so I saved him the stress. And besides I'm not anyone's messenger. It's really tiring getting so many gifts every time, like can't they just go ahead and give it to him straight."
" But you enjoyy the cookies."
" Yeah but don't tell anyone." Alexa laughed along with Kyra.
' Bing' Alexa phone beeps.
"Oh I have to go, my brother just sent me a text. He's waiting for me in the school's parking lot." Alexa said quickly.
" Does your brother have a car."
"Yeah my brother is an a****** but a cool one at that, Bye " Alexa shouted hurrying out.
Something was definitely not adding up but Kyra really didn't know what to do so she decided to brush it off.
Kyra stood at the hallway happy today was not all a waste and it was really fun talking to Alexa about the things she loved doing. Suddenly Jake tapped her waking her up from her daydream.
" Hey, where have you been? I've been looking for you."
" But I told you I was in the hallway."
" Be specific next time. Do you seriously know how big this school is. And you obviously know there's more than one hallway."
" Then you should have called me."
" Okay don't piss me off more,let's just go home."
" Don't be so edgy, it's not like it's my fault you couldn't call."
Jake knew he should have called her and she wasn't at fault but he entirely forgot. So he just took a breath and apologized because he was never the type to get angry over petty matters.
" Hold up, isn't Mum going to pick us up."
" Are you actually serious? Do you expect Mum to leave work at this hour of the day and come pick us up. This was one of the reasons why I was pissed."
" Why."
" If it didn't take long to find you, we would have gone along with Alex because he has a car."
" Ohh, I'm sorry."
" Let's just start going home, it isn't really that far ahead."
After walking for a while they got really tired and decided to stop and take a rest.
" The heat is really killing, I'm all soaked in sweat now." She said groaning.
"How about we stop at Endo's cafe, it's really close to home and I feel really dehydrated right now."
" You're not the only one who know places around here. So don't look at me with that surprised face."
" And it seems you went around admiring girls like you always do in the pretence of going for a walk."
" Wow you really know your kind and you also go around bringing boys home." Jake said sarcastically.
" Hey, that was a one-time thing and that was because he also did me a favour."
" Yeah sure, keep letting guys 'do you a favour' ." Jake said in a very funny tune, which made it clear that he was just pulling her legs and Kyra and laughed it off.