Tesla.K.Walters
I was passing through the corridor, looking for any empty classroom to read my book in. I don't have any friends, mainly because Mandy hates me, and no one wants to get on her bad side by involving with me. It's not that I want to have a friend,it's just that it sounds so unfair. I'm not an introvert, yet I live more like one. My book and iPod are my best friends. I used to have a bestie, so I know how great it feels to have one. I hugged my book as I recalled how we used to roam around all the libraries in the city together. I finally found an empty class as it was in break period but before I could enter, someone broke my way.
I immediately recognised her as her excessive deodorant ran up my nostrils. I restrained myself from coughing. Just how much I hate this smell. I looked up at her. I was really in no mood for her silly talks.
"Excuse me," I softly said, trying to sound polite.
"Excuse you!" This girl has her temper just in her mouth. "Who do you think you are to ask me to excuse you?". I ignored how she rolled her eyes at me as her so-called friends sneered at me.
"Tell me, what did you do with Red in library yesterday?" Why was she asking me that. "You were seducing him, right?" She added bitterly. I almost chuckled. Seducing Red?
"Why would I do that? Everyone in this school knows how much he hates me, " I answered lazily.
"Yeah. He hates you but you continuously flirt with him. Someone saw you, " she accused.
"Then that person must have poor eyesight." I couldn't help retorting.
"You think I have poor eyesight?" I should have known that it was Sammy. She is my age and has shared many classes with me, and she is the big gossip in the whole school. "Look at yourself first, bitch" she added. I sighed, this was dragging way too much to my liking.
"I'm sorry but I'm busy" I excused myself and made an attempt to pass by them but Mandy held on my hand. I turned around and gently yet arrogantly removed her hand off mine. "Told you I'm busy"
"Busy planning to make another person die for you" I stopped on my track as those words penetrated my ears.
"What do you mean?" I fumed. Even her friends turned to her with the same expression as me except mine was anger. She crossed her arms over her chest and smirked at me. " I asked you a question Mandy" I seethed stepping closer to her.
"What? You thought no one knows your secret? What was his name, Vincent,right? Or should I say vinny" it's been longtime without hearing his name so tears clouded my eyes. I narrowed my eyes. I wasn't prepared for this.
"What ? Feeling guilty? Poor guy. But it's his fault too he.." I don't how it happened, I found my palm across Mandy's face. Yeah, I just slapped her.
"You don't know anything" now everyone was stating at me. People were gathering out of nowhere but I wasn't even abit afraid or concerned. I was just burning, in fury. "You fucking don't know anything so keep your sticking comments to yourself" with that I pushed her from my way and run. How dare she say his name..
Present day...
I woke up to my room and stretched my body. Today I have to work and it feels like it's my first day. Maybe, its because I won't have to see Red's annoying face till late in the evening. I smiled at the thought and run to the bathroom. I did my morning routine. After putting on my black Jeans and brown sweater, I took my backpack, put in some accessories and went downstairs. I found Anna already in the kitchen. She was early to cook breakfast.
"Morning " I greeted as I opened the fridge. I drew out a jar of orange jus and pulled a half glass which I gulped in one go.
"You skipping breakfast" she asked probably noticing how dressed up I was.
"No. I will have some sandwiches on the way" I answered.
"And that's not skipping breakfast?" She asked with a smile. I just shrugged and she smiled.
"You should have a breakfast with master" if only she knew that I was escaping from that. But I didn't dare say it. The fact that she was sent by Mrs kelvan was enough to make me shut up. I somehow managed to persuade her not to tell Mrs kelvan that we use separate rooms. And I know it won't be easy for her.
"Went to work already?" I asked meaning Red.
"Morning workout "
"Oh " I mumbled. "Tell him I'm off to work" I said and matched out of the kitchen.
"I almost forgot, can you please watch buddy for me,too. Just feeding and cleaning her. if it's not a bother though"
"Buddy?" She raised a questioning brow.
"Oh, she is my cat" I laughed at my silliness. How would she know her name.
"Don't worry. I love kittens" she smiled.
"Thanks"
I was sitting at a restaurant across the library. I wiped my mouth and asked the waiters to clean up the table and bring me some water as I waited for my naughty cousin to come. She called me around ten and begged me to have a lunch with her,claiming to miss me but I know her too well to believe it. She must have some gossips she can't wait to say. She have only one friend who is also her best friend and recently she went out of the city to attend seminar about business management. Unlike Krispy, she is smart and ambitious. So with her gone,I've to endure her nagging.
"Hey yo. Did I make you wait for long?" She beamed and sat opposite me. I shook my head. As if it would make a difference if I said she did.
"No. What will you have? I already had mine. My stomach couldn't wait for that not too long" I added,sarcastically draggingthe last words. She rolled her eyes.
"I'm good. I don't think I can be able to eat while waiting for him" she giggled.
"Waiting for who?" I realized later that I shouldn't have asked that question. I already knew who she was obsessed with recently. "Then why am I here if you have a date with him?"
"I wish. Its just he thought I'm a high school student. I was really disappointed" I laughed at how hurt she sounded. I can't blame him though, many people do.
"It's not funny" she snapped before her mood brightened again. "But I guess it wasn't a bad thing. Since I'll get to see him again" she cheered.
"Right here?" I questioned.
"Umh. I told him that my guardian works ar the library here and he proposed to meet at this restaurant" she explained.
"So, I'm you guardian" it comes out more like a statement. Shit!.
"I don't wanna get involved in your love affairs" I attempted to leave but she was quick to make me sit again.
"Please sis, do it for me. Just this once" she begged. I sighed and relaxed back on the chair. Just then the little bell on the door chimed, signalling the incoming of customer.
"WTF" Krispy suddenly exclaimed. Her eyes widened as she stares at the door. As I was sitting with my back turned on the entrance, I had to turn around to see whatever made her lose it.
I didn't plan it but yes, my eyes widened too...