"A Day With Zoe (part 2)

"Zoey!, I finally found you!"

I quickly got up even though it hurts, and quickly came to Zoey and helped her get up.

"I'm sorry Zoey, are you okay?!" I said.

"Sorry, I wasn't looking on my way" she said.

I looked at her and she was wearing a dress. I was curious.

"Why are you wearing a dress?!" I asked her.

"Oh, this. Today is Sunday so I went to the church." She answered.

"Oh, is that so?, is it fun in the church?" I asked her.

"Yeah, there you'll learn the language of God and know your religion and etc." She answered.

"That's cool!, well anyways let's o and play with me in the garden." I grabbed her hand and ran while we both smiled.

We went to the garden and picked flowers and made them into flower crowns, we had tea and snacks while chatting and laughing, we also played hide and seek in the garden. It was so much fun, this was the first day I had played with someone, I would usually play and eat alone around the whole house everyday.

Even though Zoey is 2 years older than me I kinda love being with her. From all of the time I am with her, she taught and showed me all of the things outside. Showed me new things and we really enjoyed every second of the time we spend together.

After 2 weeks,

It was Saturday again I took a deep sigh. "I can't play with Zoey today" I said in my mind with a gloomy face.

I ate breakfast and went to my study room to take my lessons from my teacher.

'this is taking forever' I thought in my mind absent minded from my lessons. I was staring at the bookshelves while thinking when this is going to end. I heaved a sigh.

My teacher, Mr. Campbell noticed it and called my name.

He coughed. "Ms. Nicole?!" he called while stopping his lessons.

I got startled and quickly answered at him with nervous eyes.

"Yes, Sir?!"

"Are you listening?" Mr. Campbell asked me with such contradicting eyes.

"Uhmm. Yes, of course Sir!" I said and laughed a little while fidgeting my fingers below.

"Then, can you just repeat what I just said!" he said and smiled at me, as if like mocking me.

'Oh No, I'm done!" I took a deep breath and tried answering but every time I open and try to answer, I can't let a voice and say a word.

"I... I don't know sir" I stuttered and was shaking nervously, I closed my eyes scared.

I still haven't saw Mr. Campbell get angry but all I know is that he is a very strict teacher.

'I'm sure this time my assignments will be tripled' I felt chills over my spine at the thought of it.

Mr. Campbell sighed and asked me. "What are your problems this days Nicole?!" with a cold tone.

"I'm sorry teacher, I was just distracted for a moment." I said and started shaking.

"Well, I know why. Is it because of your new friend?!" he asked and I was shocked.

I looked at him with shock and couldn't say anything. 'How did he know?!'

"Look, you are the sole heir of the Tan family, you need to complete your studies and know about your family's business." Teacher said.

"I... I know." I said in a faint voice holding back myself from crying.

"But of course it doesn't mean that you can't have a friend to play with." he said with a smile on his face.

My eyes watered and tears continued to fall down from my cheeks.

"Thank You! Teacher!" I cried.

"Well of course, but don't let it distract you from your studies, Okay!" My teacher told me and we continued the lesson.

Hours passed and our session ended. Luckily he didn't gave me an assignment for today. I was so happy that he can understand me. I quickly ran to my room and took a bath, after that I went downstairs to eat my dinner.

Zoey had something to do first and will come to my room later, she told me. I sat sitting on my desk and got the letter I received this afternoon. I was about to open the first letter when I heard a knock on my door.

'knock, knock'

"Uhmm, Ni- Nicole? It's me Zoey" I sighed and chuckled a little, Zoey is still not used from her calling my name.

"Come In" I said.

She opened the door and came in. She walked towards me and I offered my other chair for her to sit.

"Look here Zoey, this are the letters my peen pals sent me. Do you want to read and write a reply for them together? I told her with a smile.

"Wow! There's so many." Zoey showed an amazed expression.

I explained the whole situation for her and suggested that, what if she would be the one to deliver the messages to the mail post so that I can avoid getting caught. I immediately agreed to her.

That night we spent the whole night writing replies after we read all of the letters. It was already late so I let Zoey sleep in my room. I turned off the lights and we hugged each other to sleep. It feels like I have an older sister hugging me to sleep.

I had a goodnight sleep that night. A warm feeling covered my whole body and a scent that I really loved. In the morning I woke up with Zoey in my side, I want to wake her up but I thought that she is still sleepy after last night. I got up from my bed and went to my desk, it was already past 8 and was already waiting for Zoey to wake up.

As I was sitting on my desk I noticed cars entering our gate and my parents outside waiting for them. I went curious and woke Zoey up.

"Zoey, Zoey! Wake Up!, Wake Up! Zoey!" I said in a high voice while shaking her body.

Zoey started to feel conscious and opened her eyes. She stretched her body and yawned.

"Good Morning!" she greeted and I greeted her back.

I quickly pulled her downstairs to see what's happening.

"Wa- Wait, Where are we going?" she asked confusedly.

I stopped and let go of my grip from her hand. I tried to explain to her. and there we went down to see what was going on.

As we went down stair by stairs, we saw Mom and Dad coming inside laughing with some guests.

I remembered Mom saying that her friend from Russia is coming to visit here, could it be this.