Chapter 18

Eric tried to talk to Zoe but she ignored him.

He was upset and mad.He didn't study and became worse student than before.The teacher was worried so he called his dad.Eric and his dad came to the office.

Eric's dad: What's the matter?

Teacher:I am worried about Eric!He doesn't study!If he continues this behaviour,he will not pass the exam!

Eric's dad:Oh I see!Can you let us to talk alone?

Teacher:Okay

The teacher left the room. Then Eric's dad hit Eric.

Eric's dad:You! Stupid boy!How you can be so useless?Did I raise you to hear those things?

You are a son of a bitch!

Eric: Don't talk dirty about my mom!

Eric's dad:Shut up!

Eric's dad hit him hard on his face.His lips was in blood.Zoe was walking in caridor and saw that.She decided to open the door.

Zoe: Don't do that!I mean..I apologize for interrupting you ,the teacher is asking for Eric.

Eric's dad: Alright!We will talk later my son!

Eric's dad left the room.Zoe went to the injured Eric,who was in the floor.

Zoe:Are you alright?

Eric:....

Zoe:Is he your dad?

Eric: It's not your business!

Zoe: Your lips...

Zoe was about to touch Eric's lips ,but he grabbed her hand.

Eric: Don't touch me!

He left her hand and turned away.Zoe looked at his injured hand.

Zoe: Your hand !You are injured!

Eric:I said it's not your business!

Zoe:You will come with me now !

Eric:And the teacher?

Zoe:I lied about that.

Eric:You are a liar

Zoe:When I saw your dad hitting you ,I was worried.I couldn't come up with something else.

Eric: Don't worry about me...I am used to it.

Zoe started petting his head.

Eric:What are you doing?

Zoe:I don't know....You are not useless as your dad said.He must be not aware that you are the best student of the school! Actually you are smart, handsome and very popular!

Eric was surprised to hear that from Zoe.Suddenly he grabbed her hand.

Eric:Are you ..... flirting with me?