Chapter twenty-two

Ida's POV

I stood by Xoey's locker,waiting for her to arrive.I checked my wrist watch and it was only a few minutes till my first  class started.Xoey had never been late as I recalled,but today was unusual.I looked at the hall entrance and saw Xoey walking to her locker but instead of smiling at me and rushing towards me wanting to give me hug she turned around when she saw me.

I rushed over to her and she quickened her pace trying as much as possible not to talk to me.

I jumped infront if her as students stared at us and passed by us.She looked at me as usual but with no smile.

"Hey Xoey!,what's up" I tried to cheer her but she walked past me.I quickened my pace to keep up with her as she was walking fast.

"Xoey?Xoey what's the matter,why aren't you talking to me?" I was totally blown away by her actions.

She closed her eyes,inhaled in air and she puffed it out before speaking.Her black eyes were staring at me and almost shinier than before like she wanted to cry.

"Ida,what's your problem,huh?"

I pushed my head back a little and stared at her strangely

"What do you mean by what my problem is? Aren't we besties?"

" I have a class to attend,Ida,if you don't mind"

She walked past me and climbed the staircase at the hall entrance leading to the Science section.

I just stood there,in amazement;my mouth was open and eyes wide.I went to my locker and saw André walk in with a brown haired girl.She beared a great resemblance to him and she had a great sense of fashion.It was so obvious that they were related

Everyone began to stare at them and Hailey came out of nowhere to hug him.I saw his sister roll her eyes at the scene.I'm sure she was here to pick up the admission forms a for enrolment because I had never seen her here before.

At lunch,I didn't  go to the cafeteria so I just went to the library to hung out.The library has rooms where you could do your own personal reading and when you were relaxing but many people don't hung out here,only people who prefer to read.I selecting a book from one of the enourmous shelves when I heard sniffs but where was it from.

I removed the books and putting them in my arms to create an opening for me to see who that was.

I looked closely and the person and saw Xoey crying,her face between a book.

I quickly arranged the books back and went behind the shelf.

She must have noticed my presence because she drew the book slowly from her face and peeped.

She removed the book from her face and stared at me fully.

She cleaned her face with the back of her hand and smirked at me.

I knew better,this smirk meant that something was definitely wrong.

I think I have some tissues.I always forget to bring tissues to school. I opened my purse and searched through if i could get some tissues.I found a pack and tore the wrapper and took out a tissue.I handed it to her but she declined saying"I don't  need it thank you"

She put the book in the shelf amongst the other books before walking away but I caught her by the arm.

"What's wrong with you Xoey?"

Xoey's POV

My eyes felt heavy when I woke up in the morning.Eventhough I slept,I couldn't get enough sleep.

Why? All because I had to help Dianna practice for her beauty pageant today.

I had spent all night watching her model and coaching her.I had dozed off a couple of times but Dianna woke me up.

She ended up sleeping in my room and I was surprised she gone when I woke up this morning.

I prepared for school ready to leave,when I opened the door, my mother was standing there.

She pulled me back inside and locked the door behind us.

"Xoey,do you remember the promise you had made to me?"

I remembered the promise clearly.

"Yes mom,I do remember but.... why do you want me to stay away fron her?

I asked,desperately in need for an answer.

"I said stay away from her"She said,angrier

"..but why mom? Why? I don't get it"

"Pleaase,do it for my sake.You'll understand very soon"

What did she mean by that.

I opened my mouth but I shut it.I dodnt want to argue with my mother at all.I wanted us to be at peace with each other.

She quickly changed the topic"I've written a permission letter to your principal to allow you out of the school.Meet me at Dianna's school today.Don't be late.She left early in the morning to school for some early practice.

She's looking forward to seeing you"

That was the last thing she said before she walked out of my room.

I was walking to my locker when I saw Ida standing by it.

My mother's words began to play in my mind so I turned around walking away,like a coward.

Ida jumped in front of me and I tried my best to not smile at even  though I wanted to.

"Xoey,Xoey.What's up?"I could see that she was trying to cheer me up but I closed my eyes taking in a deep breath and exhaled it out before I stared at her.

I wanted to cry.I wanted to cry from guilt.From sadness.

I ignored what ever she said next and went to my next class before the bell rang.

I put my head on the table waiting for the teacher to arrive.

I heard the laughter of some girls and I lifted my head.

Ida and her besties were giggling at each other and were texting.They sat behind me.

"Owww little Miss Xoey is all alone" Hailey began in a sweet voice.

I was so lucky that Mr.Brown entered when the bell rang making Hailey shut up.

Students rushed in,filling the empty desks.

I missed lunch today and went to library to read but I couldn't.

I buried my face in my book and I began to cry.

Ida met me and  I tried to hide my worries with a smirk.I almost walked away but she held my arm and asked "What's wrong with you Xoey?"

I shivered,I wanted someone,anyone to come and save me.

I didn't want to show her my face so I yanked my arm ftom her grip and run away from her.

I went to the girls washroom and after making up my face,I put on a smile and went to the principal's office to know that I was leaving.

He allowed me to go and I boarded the bus to Dianna's school.

I walked through the widely open gates and went to the ceremony hall.

I stood on my toes so that I could locate my mother for people were walking around.

The ceremony was just about to start and the people where settling down in chairs around designed tables.

I walked on the aisle,looking through the people to see of I could locate my mother and luckily,I found her siting on table twelve with a woman and I sat in the empty chair to her right and she smiled at me.

"Great you could make it on time"

I nodded and smiled back.

After the high authorities in the school made their boring presentations,the main fun began.

Musical chairs,awards and prize  giving,performances and more.

The crowd applauded the performers after their performance.

The host announced the start of the beauty pageant.

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