Chapter 12

-The Presentation-

The next day it's finally the presentation day of our play, that will take place this afternoon. Although I'm little nervous at the idea of doing something wrong. I quickly get rid of that idea, everything will turn out very well, I have to be positive.

On the way to school a red car stops next to me, I stop walking and the car window goes down, I think I know whose is and I'm not mistaken, it's Chris.

—Hey Sarah, come in, I'll take you to school—he offers kindly as he takes off his dark sunglasses.

—No thanks, I can walk— I say playing the difficult girl role

—Come on, I can take you—He exclaims trying to convince me

I think that in this situation you can't refuse and the only thing you can do is accept and of course for me it's not so difficult to accept, I just wanted some resistance to be seen from my part but I think I will not succeed.

—Okay—I say not knowing what else to add and I get into the car as soon a as I close the door he immediately drives.

—And tell me, are you ready for this afternoon?—He finally asks.

—Yeah and you?—I ask doubtful

—Yes I am…but you don't sound very convinced at all—Chris says noticing the tone of my voice.

—I'm not sure if I'll do it well— I say a little nervous

—Believe in yourself, you will do awesome—says as the same time he takes one hand off the wheel and holds mine tightly. I don't know how to describe how this feels but I can assure that it was the best and weird thing I have feel, like electricity inside you.

For a few moments we stayed like that until we arrive to school, it's ironic but we both took out our hands at the same time, I don't know what all this was but I won't say anything...at least not now.

—Well...we finally arrive—hesitates for a few seconds

—Thanks for bringing me—I say as I get out of the car

—No problem...—I notice that he wants to tell me something but in the end he doesn't says nothing.

—Do you want to tell me something?—I hesitate for a bit—, I have that feeling that you want to...or am I wrong?

—N...no...—he says nervously—. It's a surprise, okay?—He says winking at me. I guess this surprise will come soon but the worst thing is that I want to know what it is about, I like surprises but always want to know what is it about.

—Okay, see you… bye Chris—I say without giving much importance to the topic although inside of me I am dying of emotion.

While walking to enter to my class I check the time on my phone to check if I am late but suddenly I collided with someone and is the person I least wanted to see on this day or later.

—Again you? Don't you know that you must give way to your authority?—Said the most irritating female voice I've ever heard

—What do you think you are Dennis? The great queen of shit?—I say laughing wryly—, Because if that's the case no one would respect you….Or are you the queen of whores?

—Very funny Sarah —she comes closer to me—, We will see who laughs most at the end, this afternoon I'm going to tear you in pieces—she threatens me

—It's not a damn competition Dennis!—I say approaching her

—I mean I will act better than you, silly!—She says as she dodges me and continues on her way

—We will see Dennis!—I shout at her back but she doesn't pay attention to me, I don't care what happens with her anyway.

Realizing it's too late I literally run to my classroom, knock on the door and enter, surprisingly the Teacher is not here yet, better for me so I don't have to explain why I arrived so late.

I sit on my place and nobody pays attention to me which seems great to me. Something I hate is that they pay to much attention to me and look at everything I do.

Zoey quickly approaches where I am.

—Come! I have to tell you something —she says excitedly

—What is it?—I ask confused.

—The teachers few minutes ago said they would change a student from the other group to this class—says Zoey

—And?—I say without taking much importance to the topic—, I don't care, they can change whoever they wanna, What do I have to do with it? It's nothing that may concern me—Zoey pulls me by the arm to pay attention

—Do not say that! Listen to me!—She says laughing but at the same time very excited—, They also said that is probably a man and what if he is….

—What? What are you trying to mean?—I ask confuse. There is a possibility that Chris is that student who would change to our class, I have this feeling that this could happen, maybe that was the surprise he was trying to tell me... I don't know—. What else did they say?—I ask again coming out of my thoughts

—I don't know, it was the only thing I could hear. They were in a meeting specifically in our classroom, I could only hear that—answers my best friend

Immediately the door opens, everyone keeps silence and takes a seat in their corresponding places.

—Well, guys, we have reached an agreement where we decided which student will be with you in recent months and I hope I have no problems with this change—says Ms.Gina—, You can enter now Chris

What?? I am dreaming? Is he!! OMG! I can't believe it.

I turn to see Zoey and she arches her eyebrows whispering "I told you"

—In case you don't know him, this is Chris Miller— the teacher introduces him to the class as if she didn't know that very few people don't know him—. Whatever a...— sudden the Literature teacher interrupts her.

—Excuse me Gina, Chris can you take a seat in...—he says while he's looking for an empty seat. I don't know if it's on purpose, something about fate or if it's good or bad luck but the only empty place in our class I know where exactly is—, In front of Miss Carter—says the Teacher

—Okay—Chris says as he advances to his place and gives me a smile, an action that I bet made me blush

—You can continue Gina—he apologizes

—Thanks— she says a little annoyed that someone interrupted her—. As I was saying...one last thing, those who are in the Drama Club have to go on stage an hour before their last class, that was all, I'm leaving—close the door and the Literature Teacher continues with the class.

When the Teacher is distracted Chris turns back to see me.

—I told you that it would be a surprise— he says winking at me flirtatious

—Why you didn't tell me? You already knew?—I say unable to avoid laughing.

—I wanted to see your reaction—he laughs briefly and I hope he hasn't noticed my reaction since I think it was too obvious.

When we notice that it's time to go to Drama club, we go to the stage to prepare everything, the costumes, scenes, audio, lights and other things to present the play.

—Are you ready Sarah?—Asks my best friend.

—Almost— I answer still getting ready—, Just combing my hair and I'm done—I say carrying out the aforementioned action—.What about you?

—Ready!—exclaims excitedly

Someone enters to tell us that there are 5 more minutes to start. There is no doubt that time goes too fast.

—I have to go, it's my turn—says Zoey

—Okay, I'll be out in a few second—she nods and leaves quickly

When I get out, I collided with Chris.

—Sorry!—He apologizes—, I was looking for you—says as the same time takes me by the arms.

—Don't worry, it's okay—I laugh nervously—. Let's go, it's almost our turn—I say smiling slightly

When we are on stage together I forget the nerves I had and acted naturally as if no one was around us.

—Evan, you must choose your family or this ugly and poor girl—Dennis says delving too well into her role of contempt for me.

—Her name is Kristine and I don't care if she's poor, is the most beautiful girl I've ever seen and if you are going to be in that behave then I choose Kristine—says Chris getting in his role

—Evan!—I exclaim—, You don't have to do this—I take him by the arm

—Of course yes Kristine, I want to be with you all my life—he takes my hand gently drawing me close to him.

Dennis doesn't like that contact so she goes ahead in her dialogue.

—Well then, go away with this miserable—says with utter contempt—, I don't want to see you anymore!

We left the stage holding hands headed to the dressing room to change costumes for the next act.

When I go out Chris is waiting for me and Zoey is in the microphone narrating the play.

—After 5 years Evan and Kristine return to the house where he previously lived to show their mother that Kristine is now part of the upper class and that their love still more stronger than before—she make a pause briefly—. On the other hand, Camila and Carl are on vacation with the family that accepts his social class—When Zoey says that, we all meet on stage to say thank you and finish the play—.And finally, let's applaud the students who made this play possible—concludes my best friend

The public applaud us, among them I can see my parents, my sister and also Zoey's parents.

When this is all finish Chris comes near where I am with his mother and a beautiful girl.

I wonder who is she.

—Sarah, I want to introduce you to my sister, Carolina— Chris introduces us

—Hello, I'm Carolina Miller—she says extending her hand with a big smile.

—Nice to meet you, I'm Sarah Carter—I say shaking her hand and returning her an smile.

—Did your parents came?—Mrs. Miller asks.

—Of course, it's just that...—At that moment I see my parents approaching where we are—.Mom, Dad, I want to introduce you to Chris's mother and sister—I smile brightly

—Hi, nice to meet you—my parents says kindly

—Nice to meet you too— Mrs. Miller and Carolina answers at the same time

When my parents finish talking with Chris's mother, we later had dinner with Zoey's family despite of the fact that in two more days I will see her again on her birthday party, she invited many people including Chris and me of course.

It will be a very exciting party, I am very anxious to see how everything will go.

But before that there's one thing I have to fix first of all... Zoey's gift! I still have no idea what to give her, tomorrow I will go to the mall to buy something for her.

Something very special for my best friend.