Chapter 1

Chapter One...

Today is our first day of class and I'm here on the bus stop, waiting for my friend who is always late. I don't know about that man and he really stood up for his Filipino time. Maybe they're right, men are always late.

On the two of us, he is the one who's always late and I am the one who always comes early. I just really don't like someone waiting for me because I don't want to disturb nor bother any of them. For me, every seconds is important.

"How long have you been here?" Samuel asked me. He's my friend. I avoid people too much and I'm wise on making friends because I felt like, no one can be trusted that's why only Samuel has been my friend since my childhood. Our parents are also best friends so I can say that we really grew up together at the same time.

He put his arm around my shoulder while looking at the passing vehicles. "Have you been here earlier? I'm sorry I made you wait again." he chuckles. I don't know if this person sincerely apologizes.

"Yes I came here very earlier. I don't know if you really mean your sorry because you always making me wait." I said with my rolled eyes. Who would be so happy? It's the first day of class and it looks like it is also our first late because of this man's behavior.

"Don't be angry. It's early in the morning and keep your head cool." he said at the same time messing up my hair. "You will grow old early.." teases me. Every time I am with this person there is no day that I don't receive teasing from him. I think he was just born to annoy me.

"Whatever. Let's go, it's our first day and we are late. I shouldn't have waited for you hmmp." I said and enter the bus first. It's my first time to commute while going to school.

I don't know why I even thought of commuting now. I got used to our driver always taking me to school and Samuel was always with me. Gesture turtle already, lazy to drive himself also. He reasoned that it was just a waste of gas. It is also just a few steps between our houses. We are on a different streets but only a bend in the distance. He is often at home because Tita Minda and Tito Roel are always away. There is always a business trip with mom and dad. I can't deny that they have been friends since then. Mommy often tells me that Tito Roel and daddy are best friends, while Tita Minda and her are friends.

When they finished school they have the same course completed and that is business related. Now, they have set up their own business in various places and countries. They encourage Samuel and me to follow in their footsteps.

When we arrived at the school, we went to our classroom. Fortunately, we arrived quickly because I'll punch him if he would have acted very slowly.

Just a few minutes later our teacher arrived. As usual, it's just an introduction on the first day of class. I already know almost all my classmates here. It's annoying because there is nothing new. I wish our lesson started right away because for me it was a waste of time to introduce, but since I am just a student here, I have to obey.

"Good morning class, I'm Miss Ivy Tolentino. I will be your adviser for the whole school year and I will also be your history teacher." introduction of our teacher in front.

She's asking the students one by one to introduce themselves to the front. Honestly, I'm not interested in getting to know them. Apart from being weak at memorizing names, I also have no use for them. I was like this every first day, very boring.

I looked out the window and watched the rain pour down. Fortunately, we were here at school when it suddenly rained. I don't know but I feel pain in my heart when it rains. It was as if I wanted to cry and cry for no apparent reason. It was as if my heart was being pierced but at the same time, it was fun. I do not know. Even I am confused by how I feel. The rain has a different effect on me, it gives sadness and joy to my heart. Weird, right?

I returned to reality when the person next to me touched me. "Ma'am called you. You're next." I just smiled at him and stood up. I did not realize that I was the next one.

"Good morning. My name is Verana Esperanza. I'm 18 years old." my introduction. I have not extended the introduction unlike others which is very long. They also include hobbies. I am different, shorter, more beautiful. I was about to sit down when Samuel suddenly entered our classroom. I looked at him in shock. The look that asks 'What are you doing here?'

He entered with a smile and introduced himself. "Good morning everyone, I'm Samuel Buenaventura. Sorry I'm late Miss." he said. Miss Ivy signaled for him to come in and sit down. It is true that the seat to my right is vacant so he will be able to sit there.

I can say that my friend has a looks. I don't know why so many women are chasing him. He was tall and dark. I can say that his moreno color added points because that's also one of the traits to attract some girls. His eyes are brown. Also add that he is smart and that is one of the things that women admire about him. When he let go with just a smile, girls are almost dropping their panties because of him. I do not know. I think the eyes of women are really blurry now

"Hi Ana!" he said while chuckling. I guess it's really annoying that I see him and know that we are in the same class again. What else will this man do? Doesn't he get tired of my face? I'm fed up with his face.

That's what he called me. Even at home that is my nickname. From the time that we were children, he called me Ana and I called her Sam. But of course when he gets too frustrated, I call him by his full name which irritates him more. I don't know. He has a nice name but this person gets irritated with his name. Men are artistic.

A few hours passed but it only happened repeatedly per subject. The others give a twist so that the introduction on the front is not too common. Samuel and I now walk to the canteen together. I really didn't feel like eating so Samuel just forced me.

He ordered our food because he knew I was lazy to go to the line. Like I said before, I avoid people. I am not allowed in crowded places because I have difficulty in breathing. I also can't do it in dark and crowded places because my heart seems to be twisting.

"Why does it seem like it's too deep of what you are thinking?" Samuel asked me. He arrived with the food he bought. He put it down one by one.

"Why did you buy so much? Will you eat all that?" he bought so much. There are burgers, pasta, fries, juices and even water included. When I have no appetite then he buys this much food. I said a lot because he bought almost six more pasta and the same goes for fries while two burgers. "It looks like you will be hanged tomorrow on the amount of food you bought." I said.

"I bought it all for you. I know you like it. All right, let's eat, don't complain." I was just shaked my head. It's just the two of us and the food he bought really costs a lot.

"Wait, why did you move to our room? What the hell did you do again?" I change the subject.

"Prank right away? Can't they make a mistake with the sched given to me?" he says. He used to often talk to his future teachers so that he could be transferred to my room. Because their family has a big share in our school, he's being given.

"As if I don't know you Sam. Maybe I just found out that you asked your teacher to move you to my room again?" I told him laughing. He did not answer. He just laughs and shakes her head because maybe I'm right again.

"What the hell?! You idiot!" I immediately turned to the woman who shouted. It looks like the woman in front of him is pouring juice on him now. "Do you know how expensive my dress is?! You still don't have enough life to pay for it!" He shouted again. She is Aira Mendoza. The well-known bully here at school. I once answered him because of his rude behavior. She is a well-known bully here at school along with his two henchmen Nichole and Alison. Their targets are the women they know they will not hit. They just made a mistake when they opposed me then.

Too many people are watching the scene this woman is doing. I was about to get up to stop him but Samuel stopped me. "Don't tell me you would still get involve in their trouble?" he asked.

I pulled my arm he was holding and spoke. "Do you think I'll just let them? You know sometimes I wonder why I made friends with you." he just breathe deeply and stood up. He knew he could not stop me from what I will going to do.

I walked over to the woman Aira was shouting at. "S-sorry .. I didn't m-mean .." the woman said to her.

"Do you think your sorry is enough ?!" Aira shouted again. She raised her hand as if she was going to slap the woman but I immediately stopped and held her hand before slapping the woman. "Didn't you hear? She already apologized to you. So what are you upset about?" My question surprised everyone. This is not the first time I have criticized Aira but this is the first time many people have seen it. No one dares to fight her because they know what Aira's family's position is at this school. Well, except for me.

"Sorry is not enough! Do you know how much I bought here? Even your life is not enough to pay me!" She shouted. "So that's all?? How much is your dress so I can pay you." I said seriously. I heard Samuel laughing behind me. I can now see in Aira's face the intense annoyance because of what I said.

"Why are you interfering?!" she shouted irritably at me. It was as if the vein in her forehead was about to burst with rage. "It's simple .. I just don't want to see anyone you oppress because of your childish mindset." I said that she was even more angry. I saw that she even looked badly at the woman behind me before finally walks out.

"It just doesn't make sense to you." Samuel said laughing. I just ignored him and faced the woman that Aira embarrassed. "Are you okay?" I will ask. I noticed that Samuel was expelling the students earlier who were just watching and he was saying that the show was over.

I was surprised to see the woman's reaction when she saw me. She slowly fell as if she were terrified when she saw me. "Hey what's wrong? Are you okay? Do you want us to take you to the clinic?" Samuel asked her. "You.. How..? This is not true .." she reacted in shock as she pointed her finger at me. I supported her to get up again but she took the initiative and ran away.

Weird..

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