74. CHANGE AND LOSS

It has been a week since that major bullying incident. Amara has stopped coming to school. I wish I could help her somehow. Well, I don't think I can unless she agrees to admit her fault. I hope everything will be alright. Serena is right we should for her to come around or something like that. Whatever, it's none of my business. Let us just concentrate on our problems now.

I still have to revise my physics notes and we are going to start rotational dynamics. I still have to do some Math assignments I will have to learn the periodic table. God, I hate memorizing things. No matter, how much good I am at other things I surely can't memorize the periodic table. And even if I do memorize I tend to forget it time and again. Whatever let us start with Physics.

AFTER A WHILE :

" May I come in ? ", Serena opened the door.

" Yeah, come in. What's up ? ", I ask.

I notice that she is wearing a black T-shirt and blue jeans. She looks good in almost everything. Wait, what is wrong with me these days ...

" I ...I am leaving . ", Serena.

" What? ", I ask.

" Yeah ...", Serena while scratching her head.

" But... I didn't know that you were leaving today . ", I say in a little strained voice. I mean I knew that she is leaving but I didn't know that she is leaving today

" Yeah, I just thought it's better to leave as soon as possible. So that I can spend some more time with Lily. I already talked with your parents. I just wanted to talk to you . ", Serena rambled.

Oh, yeah. It's again about Lily. After all, why would she care about me? I mean we haven't known each other for even a year while she has that whole history with Lily so I don't blame but I don't feel good. I mean I am not exactly sad that she is leaving but still, we spent a lot of time with each other. Even more than any ordinary siblings so I think I feel a bit sad. And I think because of her I don't hate humans that much anymore. I don't know whether it is good or bad yet ...Oh, no I zoned but Serena is still waiting for me to say something.

" When are you leaving the town for studying at the civil services academy ? ", I ask Serena.

" At the end of this term . ", Serena.

" Ok, then bye and have a good life ... I hope you succeed in whatever you want to achieve. " I say.

" Thanks ...Bye . ", Serena as she leaves the room.

Wait, I should see her off, right? After all, she helped me a lot. Yeah, I should.

Now I regret trying to see her out. Why? Because Miss Maria is sobbing a lot. She can be over the top sometimes :

" I will miss you. I mean ...I will miss you a lot because you are a good kid. ", Miss Maria.

She is a very emotional person or over the top. I am getting the second embarrassment because of her overreaction.

" Take care of yourself. Unlike Miss Myra, you have already matured a lot but remember you are still a child and you will always be a child for me . ", Miss Maria wiping her tears.

" Yeah, I will remember . ", Serena awkwardly.

" I think Serena should leave Lily will be waiting for you . ", I tell Serena.

" No wait, I have packed some food for you. Wait here . ", Miss Maria.

" There was no need for that ...", but before Serena could even finish her sentence Miss Maria left to buy some food.

" So, how are you going ? ", I ask.

" Lily will be here to pick me up anytime . ", Serena as she was about to say more her phone rang. I guess it's Lily.

" Yeah, I will be there in a jiffy. Yeah ...", speak of the devil.

" Here it is. Take care of yourself . ", Miss Maria with a choked voice.

Oh for God's sake. It's not like she is dying.

AFTER A WHILE :

Serena left. Now that I think about it. I haven't been spending that much time with her these days. But it still feels weird. Now Serena won't be there when I go to school or come back home. I was somewhat used to her.

NEXT DAY; AT SCHOOL :

Amara is still not here. I wonder if something happened what happened. Oh, she is here but it doesn't look like she is here to attend classes.

" I am sorry for everything that I did. ", Amara as she comes to the front.

" You are...? ", someone scoffs.

" Yeah, I am. I shouldn't have done that. All humans are equal. No one is better than any other except based on character. Now that I am leaving. I want to apologize to everyone. ", Amara.

She is leaving ?! But why? She said that she will apply for an online scholarship. I should talk to her or not. I mean, after all, it's none of my business. But still, I want to talk to her.

" Wait, Amara. ", I beckon her.

" Oh, Myra. Hi ...", Amara.

" You are leaving? ", I ask.

" Yeah, I want to have a fresh start. I want to forget my past and move forward. ", Amara.

" Ok, if that is what you want but if you want some kind of help. I can help you. My father has started this scholarship for talented students. If you want you can apply for it. ", I say.

" Thanks, I will think about it. ", Amara.

Everyone is leaving. I feel like I will lose everyone with time. Hah, forget it. Let us focus on Calculus for now.

IN THE CAFETERIA; AT LUNCH:

I don't know why but I am feeling hungry since morning. Miss Maria has packed lunch for me ...

" Why are you leaving? Why do you have to be a civil servant? ", it's Lily. She is whining once again. Let us go before she starts to irritate me as well.

" Myra ...", oh no she spotted me. Now I can't ignore her

" Myra, did you know about this?", Lily as I sit on a chair.

" Yeah, I did. Now can I please eat my lunch in peace? ", I ask.

" Yeah, you can. ", Myra as she sits on the chair on the opposite side.

No, get up. I want to eat in peace. Great now Lucas and Serena are also here. Why can't they sit somewhere else? Forget it, I want to eat my lunch.

" I can't believe this you are leaving this town. I ...", Lily.

" Lily, you know how much important it is for me. ", Serena.

" Yeah, I know. ", Lily.

" It proves that I am more loyal to you than her. Lily, I will never leave you alone. I promise. ", Lucas.

Wow, I can't believe this. How could he say that? Serena is going to poke his eyeballs out.

" You will come to meet me, right? ", Lily ignored Lucas as always.

" Yeah, I will. I will Lily. We can also video call. ", Serena.

" I will miss you. Oh, I almost forgot. I am going to perform as a stand-up comedian in ' White - Chillis '. I will be grateful if you will come. ", Lily.

Oh, she is talking about all of us.

" Yeah, sure. ", Serena.

" I will be there to support you, Lily. ", Lucas as he adjusts his glasses.

" I don't know. Stand-up comedy isn't my thing exactly . ", I say.

" Please, we will all have fun. ", Lily pleaded.

" Fine ... ", I say reluctantly.