First Day

I escaped his grasp and immediately made my way

towards the escalator, looking for a washroom.

It hurts. I feel suffocated.

When I entered one of the cubicles inside the washroom,

I promptly sat on the water closet.

Again, tears engulfed my eyes until I was dried up. I

wiped off the excess on my cheeks and then made my way

towards the mirror.

Just looking at how ruined I am made me look pitiful

and pathetic. How can I cry for a man like that?

A chuckle escaped my lips. I washed my face to sober

my feelings away and then applied a quick makeup.

After a few minutes, I exited the washroom and went to

the ice cream shop. I ordered one scoop of vanilla and sat at the

corner. People were busy brushing past each other on the outside

with gaping smiles on their faces. I hope I can do the same.

Watching movies was already out of my list. It spoiled

my mood earlier but then again, why should I bother thinking

about him over and over?

After spending a few minutes inside the place, I slowly

made my way towards the tricycle terminal. It was located near a

pizza parlor to which I heard people gossiping.

I just wanted to get a glimpse of the same place I worked

before but who would have thought I'd hear some people

talking?

"You know the owner of that famous pizza parlor? He

said he wanted to sell the shop."

I turned my head towards the people only to see them

talking from a distance. I walked towards them, eavesdropping

until I noticed the placard set on the door.

The shop was indeed for sale and the contact

information was displayed.

I stared at it for a few seconds, thinking before taking

my phone out. I took a photo of the information and finally

headed my way towards the tricycle terminal. I think the contact

would come in handy.

Days passed and it was now my first day in 12th grade.

Miranda and I went to school early. This is her first time

coming to the university, knowing that she's actually a biology

teacher in junior high.

Upon my eyes set itself across the same corridor, a smile

crept into my face. I'm currently studying at Himalayas

University, the same as Oddette however...

"I'll go to the faculty for the time being," Miranda said to

which I nodded.

"Enjoy." We bid ourselves goodbye and I headed

towards the classroom.

She messaged me last night and told me I have to come

alone today due to her staying at her aunt's.

When I arrived at the classroom, I chose a seat close to

the window. I would be able to feel the cool breeze from this

location and how I'll be able to see people enjoying themselves

in PE.

"Hey, what are you looking at?" As I lifted my gaze

towards the person who patted my shoulder, I saw Oddette

staring at me with a wide smile on her face.

Ever since that incident where I met Oddie at the mall, I

chose not to bring him up. I don't have any intentions being

engaged with him anymore and so my lips curled into a grin.

"It's nothing," I replied.

My best friend's mouth then muttered, "Finally, Monette

left the house.