My heart was definitely going to explode with happiness, no I'm not dreaming I'm in a class where no one looks at me with disgust and everyone seems to think of me as a normal human being.
I couldn't be happier than at this moment. Of course there were awkward situations like when I had to introduce myself, but the situation was easily resolved and now I can enjoy my school year in peace without being intimidated.
I look forward to continuing the lessons and enjoying my school year. I can see that Michael is back and just behind him another teacher has entered. This Michael must have a serious behavior problem because the boy has quite complex expressions. He's either bored, or scowling like just now, or he's playing a weird voyeur by staring at me and smiling like a fool.
He seems suspicious to me anyway, but he also seems taciturn, since I've known him – I know, yes, no more than two hours, but the guy hasn't said a word yet. It's not like he's like me or it's just like I thought he was a big rude guy who refuses to even talk to his friends.
He comes back to his seat and I can see in the distance that Charlotte hasn't taken her eyes off him for a second, she almost pleads gaze. Poor thing she looks so nice. Why is that boy so mean to her?
The teacher comes in and when he notices my presence he smiles.
"Ah Emma Clark hello, I am Professor Hulin and I will teach welcome mathematics to my class"
I stand up and greet him with a nod as he asks me to sit down again, which I do immediately. In his way of approaching me, he is one of the teachers whose principal mentioned to me, which means that the literature teacher did not attend the meeting.
The course begins and unlike the literature course where I was sidelined, I was able to participate in the mathematics course, even going to the blackboard to solve the exercises. For the first time in my life, my comrades applauded for me. It was so unbelievable that my eyes filled with tears, surprising everyone as the teacher who must have known about my woes lightly patted my back.
"It was perfect you are very talented and you deserve this recognition"
It's true that I may seem weird right now but I'm so happy that I can't help it. I bow thanking my comrades again and I go back to my place happy to find Michaël looking at me curiously.
The whole class, me first, is surprised to see him hand me a handkerchief as I feel my eyes wet. I hesitate for a moment because frankly, apart from Jeanne, no one has shown me so much interest, but when I see her sincere gaze I take this handkerchief with pleasure and nod my head in thanks.
What a beautiful day !!
I keep the handkerchief in my pocket. I'll wash it and give it to him tomorrow. It's still his and he was kind enough to lend it to me – maybe I got the idea of him too early.
The lesson ends and the rest of the day passes in a pleasant mood, my love for school being increased tenfold.
The evening arrives and as Michaël is about to leave, I stop him by holding a piece of his uniform in order to draw his attention to me. He turns around interested, his eyes showing no boredom as usual as I quickly pick up a pen and paper and write him a note.
He picks it up and reads it out loud at least enough for only him and me to hear.
"I'll give you your handkerchief tomorrow I promise"
He chuckles and I frown, but he takes the paper out of his pocket and smiles at me.
"Good because I stick to this handkerchief…Emma"
He puts his satchel over his shoulder and walks out of the classroom. I shake my head. This boy is a real mystery. If he cared so much he could have not given it to me. Anyway, I put my things away and I also ran out of school. I feel good I can go home without watching around if there is not an ambush set by those who harass me.
I am counting the money that Jeanne gave me to see if it will be enough for the taxi when I see my big sister at the gate who seems to be waiting for me.
She is watching everywhere in the hope of spotting me and the way she has folded her hands on her chest she seems really worried not to see me coming already.
I quickly run to her to ease her worry and when she sees me I can see her shoulders slump in relief as she too runs to me hugging me.
" How's it going ? Did it go well ? Were you bothered? How are your classmates? »
There are so many questions that I feel like my head is already spinning. I put my hands on her arms before sighing and making her understand that she only has to look at me to see.
Jeanne follows the movement and examines me carefully before sighing with relief.
** I had a great day it was great I had a lot of fun I'm happy **
Jeanne smiled at me before giving me a gentle hug.
"I knew you were going to like it here no one will ever hit you again just because you can't speak with your tongue... honey you are also a person like the others and you deserve respect"
** Yes everything will be fine in this school I have a very good feeling for this new school **
She takes my hand and leads me out of school.
Behind us Michaël appears with a jaded gaze.
"I knew there was something wrong… Emma"