Days went by without me noticing.I never saw Fergus in those days.Well I was supposed to be happy,but I wasn't .The days were drawing nearer and I could not afford to fail this one.Scotland is a very good place,that I know,but I never wanted to stay far away from my siblings.I even missed my mum.
There was only a day left for me to submit the project with Fergus and he was nowhere to be found.I felt hopeless at that moment,because the project was the only thing that was going to help me leave this den.As I stood still like an iceberg,I felt a hand on my shoulder.
It was Fergus.
"Fergus? You're here!! We've gotta hurry up with the project... we'll discuss everything and then submit it together."I was very glad he was there.I knew I disliked me but I'd do anything to leave the school.My happiness made me fail to notice the cold expression on Fergus' face. "This is it!"He said handing me a white sheet of paper with diagrams and answers to the questions."I've solved everything on it ...we just need to submit it to Mrs.Flnx tomorrow."
He had answered all the questions on the sheet of paper.Was he trying to show me how good he was? "Why did you do this?"I asked him looking straight into his eyes.
"I answered the questions because I thought you would not be able to do it.These questions are not for you okay?I'm only trying to help you!" He did give me the answer I needed.I was heartbroken.
"How little you think of me!This i-i-is not what I wanted.I know I never liked you but this is no way to disrespect me.By belittling me?This is too far Fergus.Do I look like a dumb person?" I had never felt so hurt in my life ever.He was speechless. I forced myself to hold back my tears but I had to let them go.I wasn't a strong girl.
"Look am really sorry,okay?But I didn't mean to just do it ...I thought it would be too difficult for you and --Nevermind" He tried to apologize but I knew apology was never meant for someone like him. "It's okay! We'll submit the project tomorrow.It's not the first time. I've heard it before." I held on to my chest because I couldn't keep up with the emotions that was running inside me.They seemed to be faster than I was. I didn't remember anything from there again.Everything felt blur.
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I woke up the next morning at 7:30 a.m and quickly rushed to dress up for school.At school, everyone kept on asking how I was doing.Even Mrs.Flnx,the wild beast herself asked more about my health and how I was doing.I just replied everyone with the default answer,"I'm fine.There's nothing to worry about." I couldn't tell anyone about my weak heart.
Since childhood,my parents had suffered to raise me as a result of the weak heart I had.I was not going to live at the age of 2. My mum called me a miraculous child despite her long lectures and tantrums.
"Will you sit with me today?" Someone asked me once I entered my classroom. It was Fergus again.
"You're not in my class." I was frustrated at that moment as I looked at him. "I do know that. That's why I asked Mrs.Flnx to bring me here ...I wanted to keep an eye on you and also make up for the project's problems".He smiled at me.I could see a new person that day for the first time in my life. I realized I never tried to get to know him,but hated him because of the various unknown reasons and maybe the comparisons?
"See..I'm just trying to be your friend.If you let me,I will be very glad to get to know you better." He stretched out his right hand for a handshake."Why do you want to get to know me?" I curiously asked him.Maybe this was one of the popular pranks in videos where the girl was always dumped publicly.
"I dunno! I just think so.What do you have to say to this Miss.Ainsley?Friends?"
"Friends!!"I happily accepted. I didn't know what was in store for me.I never knew...and even if I did,I was never prepared for it.
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