The Letter

Cassy's P.O.V

"Can that annoying alarm will learn to shut up for once?" I hear Jess say while I slowly getting up to prepare for the day.

"Nope. It won't until you get your ass up there and prepare for school because it is almost time for you to be late or you can invent an alarm that can still get you up without annoying you." I replied sarcastically.

"It's your job to invent something because you took the course BSIT." She retorted

"Actually, BSIT does not concentrate on inventing. It is ComSci's job to invent." I informed her.

"So, what your course can do then?" She asked

"We can do a lot of things, BSComSci too but BSIT concentrates on upgrading or degrading a software or program, network management, software development, and database administration. IT specialists may also provide technical support to a business or an organization's employees and train non-technical workers on the business's information systems. Genius does not describe creating something new. It can also describe as destroying and updating a thing to change or create something. It can help individuals to develop intellectual skills at the same time. Our courses (including you'll be chosen soon) have a lot of fields to master on but it depends on where the field of work would you like to master." I continue explaining while preparing the ingredients for breakfast.

Jess then goes to the bathroom and takes a bath. It just took her 15 minutes to be finished while I on the other hand did not yet finish preparing the viand. Jess then decided to start cooking the rice to save time.

I thought we ended our conversation when she took her bath but Jess continues on asking about my choice of degree in the future.

"What are the fields of studying technology then? What can it offer us, future professionals?" She continued asking.

My sister and I have two years gap and she is a grade eleven student while I am a freshman in college. Jess took HUMSS strand to prepare for her dream courses in the future.

"Are you interested in taking up the technical courses offered by the government?" I thought you like to study human behavior, teaching students, study science or philosophy?" I was just curious that's why I asked her.

She rolled her eyes on me and asked, "Is it a crime to be curious about your chosen future degree?"

"No, but I was just curious too you know and to answer your question, technology can offer you choices of a career in the near future. We can teach, make a movie, design cool stuff, and can help people in their lives too. You just have to choose and master it. I am sure that all the offered courses can guide us in a better future if we do not take the other road that can ruin our future and our lives too. Let's just be wise to our choices and actions. " I finished my explanation at the same time I am done cooking.

"Well big sis, you better have to take a bath and eat quickly for you not to be late in your first hour of class." Jess reminded me pointing at the wall clock that says I have only an hour to prepare for myself and not be late for class.

My family gathers in our dining/kitchen area, has a prayer to God (thanking Him for the blessings), and eats our breakfast. I devour the food quickly because I have only 45 minutes left not to be late. After eating I brush my teeth, say my goodbyes to them, and kiss my parents on the cheek but before I close the door, my father said something, "Cassy wait." I stop and look at him seeing his worried face and ask him, "What's up father?"

He smiles timidly and said, "I have something to tell you tonight, and please do not be late in going home." I hesitantly nod, tell him an audible 'okay', and then I walk then jog going to the school gate facing again the waves of students rushing to their respecting buildings and classrooms.

As I fast walk to the hallway leading to my classroom, I feel something annoyingly in the nape of my neck like a bird flapping its wings to form a wind that I need to look back to see where it is coming from. Recy had her lips puckered while her eyes are somewhere else. She was about to release air on me from her mouth. "Can you please stop doing that!?" I unintentionally say it harshly to her.

"Whoa, their girl. Chill. Why so grumpy early in the morning?" She asked worriedly.

"I am not grumpy, it's just annoying. By the way, did you finish solving the problems in algebra? Our professor really loves to torture us."

"Hmm. Don't think changing the subject will let you escape from me barraging you with questions. We did not hang out last weekend girl, so what's up? And to answer your question, yes, I solved all the problems. You're being dramatic, really, the torture word?"

"Leave it to the genius though, hoping you will lend me some help in solving this one problem that I can't solve?" I stick to the second topic hoping Recy will stop questioning me about my boring weekend. I just end up thinking about Ms. Hanes though. How is she? I miss her. Hmmm.

Recy just looks unto me like trying to decipher a piece of important information as if to solve an unsolved case. I stare back at her raising an eyebrow to make her stop.

We stay like that until I hear the familiar footsteps in the front of the classroom and my head snaps automatically on its own from Recy to the owner of my thoughts, Ms. Hanes.

Our eyes met and she smiles at me slightly then roam her eyes to the whole classroom and ended up at her table. WTF?

I on the other hand, cannot stop staring at her while smiling like an idiot without discreet.

"You can stop smiling now and you're so obvious. You don't want anyone could be suspicious? Right?" Recy said pulling me out of my dreamland.

I swallow hard and answer her in a whisper, "Shut up. What could they be suspicious of? There's nothing happening between us."

She just smiled at me and forcefully move her eyes to the front giving her full attention to whatever Ms. Hanes will be discussed.

I on the other hand will probably zoom out for the rest of the class. I'll ask Recy for what we have discussed later then.

"Cassy, please come here, I have to talk to you about something important." Ms. Hanes said pulling me out of my thoughts after God knows how many minutes have passed.

I look up at her and sigh out of relief because she's not upset or angry at me for not listening to her discussion. I walk from my seat to Ms. Hanes' table and see her curious face at the envelope in her hand that has my name written on it at the back. When she felt my presence, she looks up at me with a curious face, raising her left eyebrow and hand me the mysterious envelope. I took it and mumble a 'thank you' to her then talk a little bit louder only for her to hear,

"Later at the library, we will read this with Recy. The girl is nosy too." I smiled at the goddess in front of me while waiting for her to respond.

"Okay, don't open it until then," she responded.

"Of course, ma'am," I said grinning.

"And one more thing, I know you're a genius but please listen to my discussion and concentrate in my class. I can tell your mind is somewhere else. Do you have something to tell me? If you have, I'll listen." She asked worriedly.

"No ma'am, I'm sorry, I will listen next time." 'Maybe' I added it immediately but I kept it to myself.

"Whatever. Go back to your assigned sit, do the seat work for this day and you have only 20 minutes left to finish it since you didn't listen to me earlier - so work fast, guess the answers, magically answer it correctly, or whatnot?" She playfully commands.

WTF, again?

I just smiled at her and turn back to my seat.

'I am doomed.' I said to myself. I didn't listen to her discussion. How can I finish the seat work? Ugh...

When I go back to my seat, I see a folded paper and open it. Oh, these are the answers, who has a good heart effortlessly doing this for me?

It is really magical, or a miracle?

I lift up my head to the right and saw Recy smile then she immediately goes back to work so that Ms. Hanes won't catch us cheating. Haha. Lucky for me I have a photographic mind that in one long look, the answers were already stored in my head. I then put the paper into my pocket for our sake, me and Recy. We can be in trouble if Ms. Hanes will catch us. It also can be a turn-off of her on me if she knows that I am cheating on her class.

Well, I do not usually do this. She can't blame me; I am thinking of her 24/7.

Moments after, I hear the annoying sound of the bell. Signaling for the next class to start and I look down at my paper realizing I already finished answering it. Oh? Did I answer it mindlessly? Really Cassy? You need to get a hold of yourself and confess to her already. Just tell her and don't expect something in return. Just let all of this out of your system and be normal again.

Who am I kidding? It hurts if she does not feel the same way! Of course! I am expecting something in return. Ugh... But I just need to accept whatever her answer is. Yeah, that's it.

I waited a little longer for my classmates to clear the front in the classroom before I stand and go to the front to pass my work.

When I let my eyes look at Ms. Hanes, hers are already fixated on me and I smile at her and she smiles back as well.

I am the one who stops the smiling and staring contest because of its effect on me. If I continue, I can't help myself kissing her in the classroom. It's not good for my queen. Hehe. And there are 30 people in the classroom who can witness the show.

Stop it, idiot! She's a teacher. My alter ego reminds me.

OH, shut up! You love it too.

Sorry guys! I am talking to myself now. You understand and can relate to it, right?

I go back to my sit while miss Hanes stand and goes to her next class.

The four hours of the day had passed smoothly and then it's lunchtime.

I and Recy are making our way to the cafeteria to have our lunch.

I staggered as I accidentally bumped into someone and almost lost my balance. Thanks to Recy who put her arm into my waist to help me not to fall on my butt on the floor, it will be hurt like hell. I look into the culprit and stunned for a second because she's hot and gorgeous until she said, "Look at where you are going bitch!" She snapped.

Gosh! I am so turned off. Unlike her outside appearance, her inside is nasty and ugly. Or she's just pissed off of something that she just put all her frustration on this little accident.

I just raised my eyebrow at her and quickly say sorry while her friend is trying to calm her down and trying to stop her from exploding.

Recy then pulls me out of the situation and quickly continue our way to the cafeteria. Phew! Almost have a scene there.

We have our way to the line and I order the usual: vegetable salad, water, and 1 cup of rice while for Recy: a cup of rice, pineapple juice, vegetable salad, and 1 chicken drumstick.

Leave it to the rich kid though.

Oh, she's not finished ordering yet. After we found a table, she orders another drumstick of chicken and put it on my plate. Wait, what?

"Recy, I can't have this. This is too much. My stomach cannot digest this. I have enough food on my plate already." I said to her.

"Oh, come on. Do not be so dramatic. It's enough. We both still have a long afternoon ahead of us. You can't let yourself be hungry before your duty ends, won't you? And besides, it's my treat so, you're welcome." She said while grinning and pouting after when seeing my face trying to disagree and then I gave in and just said,

"Okay, thank you".

I really love my friend even though she's annoying sometimes.

Not long after, I and Recy finished eating and chat for a bit.

Then she asks about I and Ms. Hanes's conversation earlier in the classroom.

"Hey, what did you and Ms. Hanes talked about earlier this morning? And what is it inside the envelope she gave you? It seems important."

"I'll answer your questions later this afternoon, 5:30 PM. Go to the library, we'll open and read it together with Ms. Hanes. She's curious too."

I answered her.

The bell for afternoon class was heard to the whole school, signaling for the students to go back to their classes while as for me, it's time for work.

We separated and go to our own ways and agreed to meet at the library later for the important agendum, 'The mysterious envelop'.

What was the inside of it, who sent it and why did they send it?

I busied myself with my job and arrange the books at the same time as usual because some students do not know how to return them where they got them.

The time passed smoothly and I nearly had a heart attack when Recy purposely scares me and I shout with all my heart. I almost punched her for doing that.

See? How annoying she is?

She laughed with all her might and shielded herself from my attack. She runs and hides on the shelves while braising herself for my revenge because of what she did.

Yes, we are like children playing hide and seek in the library.

We were bored and there are a few students left, so, who cares?

In the corner of the library, I found and caught Recy and finally do my revenge. I tickle her until she can't breathe while saying 'I am sorry, I won't do it again so many times until I release her. I am surprised that the librarian is not here yet to scold or punished us for being so loud inside the library.

We're in the process of catching our breaths while I sense another presence with us. I look up and found my favorite pair of eyes looking down at us with an amused look.

"I thought you are working, why are you two in here, catching your breaths?" Ms. Hanes asked curiously.

"Oh, we were just playing madam. You want to join?" Recy said while helping herself up.

I, on the other hand, am just smiling like an idiot in front of the goddess. I can't stop myself from smiling. Err.

Recy smacked me and I compose myself to stop being an idiot and talk properly to Ms. Hanes.

"Sorry about that. Let us read the letter, shall we?"

I went to the staff room to get my bag and the envelop while the two are trying to find an empty table.

I joined them in the table later and get the envelope from my bag and rip it. There is a letter with a black rose on it.

It stated, "Careful with your infatuation beautiful, you may repeat the history. The difference is that your backbone cannot support you with it because it's an abomination to them. You may have friends but I can destroy them if you let them involve and be careful in alerting the authorities, you can tell the wrong ones (my minions) and notify me instead. Go home now and take your father's request. Say my regards to him. RJ"

We just stared at it and the silence overtook us for God knows how many minutes then Ms. Hanes is the one who broke it by saying,

"What was that? Who is RJ? Cassy please be careful; I do not want you to be in yourself anymore. Let me and Recy or your other friends accompany you or I'll hire a body guard for your safety."

She's rumbling and is it wrong to find that it's hot?