17

 Different people has their definition of words. Some might just be direct while some might be not explanatory enough to explain to a rookie. But both of them lead to the same word. Either or not the meaning could full a whole textbook, it always lead to that one word. So, no matter how many observations surround a person, it always lead to just one conclusion. Those observations were drawn to make just one conclusion. And that is what matters.

As I was observing quietly in my room, I heard a knock. At least, I was grateful that day that such person knocked.

"Come in." I said. Diane came in, sat on my bed and looked at me.

"What are you doing today? Are you busy?" Diane asked me. I did not want to fall into the trap between two siblings.

"I am going out." I replied.

"Are you still dating Kate? Any gists for me?" She asked. What exactly did she expected me to say? That I broke up with Kate after the brawl with her crushes? Or that I found out that Trev Electronics was involved?

"Like how?" I asked. To less complicate the matter, I made it sound like I was not going to tell her. I knew I would inform her finally.

"Like, how are things going? Did you find out anything?" She asked me. But she did not sound desperate enough. Maybe I was the one who was engrossed in the revenge plan.

"Nothing. I found out nothing, so get out of my room. "I ordered.

"What is with your tone? Why are you acting beyond normal today?" She asked. That was true, I was acting cheesy that day. Probably due to mood swings, but for no possible reason, I was angry.

"Nothing. I am just not in the mood to talk. Well, do I have to be? People do change and so can I. "I replied. It did not look like I was talking to anyone but I was — to myself.

"What are you saying? Why do you suddenly have mood swings?" She asked as she smirked.

"Really, I don't know that is any of your business. I have decided to switch to anger zone these days. " I explained.

"What do you mean? What happened?" She asked.

"Nothing. Just get out. "I said. Without hesitation, Diane left my room. Actually, I did not know what was making me angry. Was it due to the weather that morning? Or due to the food I ate the night before? Or was it due to me seeing Diane so early in the morning? Or because she asked me about Kate? I could not answer those questions.

"Get up Ewan. You would be late for school. "Lily shouted from downstairs. Honestly, I did not want to go to school that morning. You might have been surprised, I said my hobby was learning and I did not want to go to learn. I had to force myself to get up all cranky, get dressed and got going.

 At lunch, I met a strange person at school.

"Do you mind if I join you?" He asked. Though I was cranky that day, but I did not want to cause any trouble. I nodded. Then, he sat opposite to me. Eating my dumplings silently and solemnly, what broke the silence was his lousy eating habits.

"So, do you like tuna fish?" He asked. I did not understand why he had to ask me that but I nodded negatively.

"Really? Then, you should taste this. I made it myself and it is very chewy and delicious. "He replied. I never asked for his opinion. I guessed the greatest mistake I made there was to accept his offer to join me.

"So?" I asked.

"So, you should have it." This time, it was already getting weird. I did not know whether he was doing so intentionally or that was just his character.

"I am sorry but I don't want it ". I replied politely. To avoid being rude, I stood up and decided to take my leave.

"Already? Then, you are going to miss out how delicious this tuna fish is. "He said.

"I don't care about you and tuna fish. If it's that delicious, eat it yourself. "I warned.

"My name is John ". He replied. As you can see, I never asked for his name. He was such a weirdo. I ignored him and went to class. But the funniest part was that he kept following me all around asking me to taste his tuna fish. It was a really hard day for me.

 When I got back home, I decided to let my sister know everything that had happened, so I explained to her.

"I met a strange guy at school today. He said his name is John. He asked me whether or not I wanted tuna fish and I told him I did not want. Then, he kept following me round the school. He even followed me home. He is a real stalker. To worsen it all, he waved at me and gave a scary smile. I don't even know him." I explained. It really happened to me. It was not a dream.

"Really? I am sure the boy is just one of those who likes causing issues. If his smile is scary, you don't have to be afraid. Some nice people give scary vibes even when they had clear intentions. But about that tuna fish. We will see about it. "Lily said. She was wrong, he was not one of the nice people who had clear intentions. I was definitely sure that there was something off with him.

"Alright but if something bad happens to me, just be reminded that I told you everything and you decided to let go without proper investigation. " I replied as I c8ossed my arms.

"Come on, be brave. There is nothing he is going to do. Probably he is just a weirdo, who knows?" She said. Well, that relieved me partially.