I was really exhausted when I entered the room. I literally ran from the cafeteria 'till here, it's so far. As I opened the doctor, I was taken back to see my professor inside. Sh*t, I didn't make it on time. He looked at me with his glaring eyes. No! Spare my life.
"You're late, Mr. Valencia." I know, Sir. It's so obvious. I apologized to Mr. Mendez due to my actions and immediately seated on the vacant space.
"Hey, what happened?" I heard someone ask me. I shifted my gaze from the front to my back and I saw a woman. Oh! It's Aleah. She's been my classmate since first year college. We've been together for 1 year so we are already fond of each other.
"Ah, I forgot about the class." I really need to check my schedule before doing anything else. If I ever continue being this, Mr. Mendez will probably give me a failing remark. Also, I will miss some lessons, that won't do me good.
"Am I that really late?" I asked. Well, Mr. Mendez didn't give me any letter so I guess that's not too late, right? Also, I think that I only take-up 10 or maybe 15 minutes before I arrived since I ran on my way. That wasn't late at all.
"Oh, not really. Mr. Mendez arrived late also. He's just 5 minutes earlier than you. Don't worry." Wow, that's a relief. Now, I'm able to breathe freely. I thought I had a letter, early this morning. I'm so lucky.
"Now, let's start the discussion," I heard Mr. Mendez said. "Yesterday, we already started Chapter 1 which is the Manufacturing Concern- Non-Cost System. So, do any of you remember what is the difference between the Cost and Non-Cost System? Anyone?" Great, we already have a recitation early this morning. Aleah raised her hand, well, she's so clever and dedicated to class. Hope all of you will.
"Cost System is a type of accounting system which is concerned with a more adequate, detailed, and precise recording and measurement of cost elements. On the other hand, Non-Cost is one wherein the flow of cost in the manufacturing process is not accounted for in detail."
"Thank you, Ms. Garzon. That is a well detailed explanation. You may now take your seat. Now, we will proceed to our next lesson which is Elements of Manufacturing Cost. May you please open your textbook on page 15."
This is so boring. No, I mean I don't feel like studying. I can't even understand what he is saying. This is bad, I'm being sleepy. Argh, get a grip of yourself Kevin.
I don't know what happened after, all I know is that I'm currently feeling that someone is touching me. Looks like someone is trying to wake me up. I am also hearing some voices but it's not clear.
"Kevin, wake up. It's almost time." Wait, is that Aleah? And what does she mean by it's almost time? Time... Oh no. I slept in class. I immediately open my eyes and look around the room. Some of my classmates are fixing their things while Mr. Mendez is busy reading some files on his desk. Kevin, what have you done? This is too much laziness for you. Argh!
"Hey Aleah, did Mr. Mendez say anything? Or have we done some activities? Is there any quiz? How about recitation? ALEAH! Stop laughing." This isn't funny. I'm being hysterical here and then this woman in front of me really has time to laugh.
"Sorry, it's just that you're so cute seeing being like a child. Stop panicking, okay? Don't worry, we didn't done anything aside from the boring discussion. You're lucky today man." That's a relief then. If ever, this will be the end of me. I really need to take a check-up, this is so unusual of me.
I checked my phone, there's one message from Katherine saying she'll be waiting for me at the library. I guess she's alone since Liam probably has classes right now. I fixed my things and was ready to leave when Aleah held my arm to stop me.
"Ah yes, do you need anything?"
"Ahm, nothing really. I just want to ask you if you're free, maybe we could have lunch together." That sounds nice but I need to turn it down. Katherine is waiting at the library. She'll be in her emo mode if I don't show up.
"Sorry Aleah, but someone's waiting for me. Maybe next time. Bye." I waved my hands as I left the room. Being with Aleah inside a one room is a comfort for me, at least I had a friend to be with. Well I don't know if she recognizes me as her friend but for me, even though we don't talk much, she became my friend. I really need to make some time for her.
Before going to the library, I walked my way towards the cafeteria to buy some food. Knowing the little Anaconda, staying in a library is a punishment. When I arrived at the library, Katherine was sleeping. See, she can't stand being here. Why is she here? This woman is really up to something.
I placed down the foods I bought and then slowly woke Katherine up. She lifted her head and smiled when she saw me. She's in a good mood huh.
"What are you doing here?"
"Oh nothing, I just want to sleep that's why." Wow, she even made the library as her sleeping room, great. We left the library since eating there isn't allowed. We both decided to wait for Liam in front of his room. That's why we are seated right now in the hallway. We were eating when Liam suddenly appeared.
"Yow guys, I didn't expect you to wait for me. You really love me that much." The feeling of this guy is higher than the clouds. He joined us as we ate.
"Ah before I forgot, do you have any clubs chosen?" Liam asked. Oh, is this the time for those? I almost forgot about it. Well, I don't really think about it, what club should I be in then? Hmm.
"I chose the Arts Club since my course is about Theatre, or should I say, I'm planning to be a Theatre Actress." Well, being an actress really does fit her personality. So Anaconda knows how to think.
"Oh, I joined the Sports Club, mainly the Volleyball club. I want to play sports since I was not able to be part of it when I was in high school. I want to be professional at it." That's nice. It's glad to know that even in the club activities we had, they really think of it. Especially that they chose it because it'll help them.
"Well, how about you Kevin? What club did you join?" Liam asked. I smiled at him, awkwardly.
"I haven't chosen any." I answered. I don't know why but these days, I think I'm out of myself. I forgot about the important details. Am I sick? I never remember any information like this. I really need a check up. Katherine and Liam both seem confused. Before they could ask me anything, I preceded them from talking.
"Ah well, you see, I've been busy these past few days, that's why I forgot about it. Don't worry, I'll chose a club to join before the day ends." I know how important it is for us college students to have a club. That's why I must do something for it. I thought I already made it clear for the two of them but it looks like my answer made them more suspicious about me. Ah, what did I do?
"Tell me Kevin, are you taking drugs? What happened to you?"
"I don't get what you are trying to say, Katherine."
"You see, Mr. Valencia. We've been together these past few days and you're not that busy. We really went to an amusement park last Monday so how come you are busy?" Oh no. Really? This is so hard, I can't think of any excuses.
"Ah well, the truth is" I really can't tell. I really don't know why I am like this. Katherine's look at me is so terrifying. It looks like she'll roast me alive if I answer her the wrong one. Ah, what should I say?
"We are waiting, Mr. Valencia."
"The truth is, I can't choose a club since I was thinking of accepting the invitation yesterday. The one about the student council." F*ck ,what kind of excuses is that, Kevin? I'm so dead. I shall say my last will.
"Really?! That must be a good one, Kevin. Congratulations! Finally, you've decided something good." I knew it, I really knew it. This is how it will turn out- wait what? I looked at them. They have this smile on their face. I'm so confused.
"Is joining the student council really good for me?" They both nodded. They explained their perspective regarding the situation, on how it'll benefit me. Well, they have a point but I don't really see myself working for the whole school, guiding my co-students. I should think about it seriously.
I just smiled at them. There's no point of agreeing to what they are saying right now, although I'm taking those since I'm weighing things out. I need to consider a lot of things, this is a hard decision to make. My decision will have a big impact on everything I will do.
We were still here in the hallway when students started running. Thinking about some incident that happened, we immediately fixed ourselves. Suddenly, someone bumped into Liam. He asked her what was happening and guessed what she said.
"The basketball team will play at the gymnasium."
Like really? As if they will play at the library or in the cafeteria. I really thought something serious happened for them to run. I'm not mad, just pissed. What if running causes a stampede? They didn't think about the result of their actions, tsk.
"Hey, why don't we watch the game?" Katherine asked. I don't know if she really meant to watch the game, or to watch the players perhaps. This Anaconda.
"The game? Wait, I'm gonna check my schedule." Right away after Liam said that, I also checked mine. I have two classes later but I still have time to watch. Maybe I can go.
"I'm in," Liam said. "Me too."
"Then let's go ahead to the gymnasium. The game will surely start in a minute."
Just like what Katherine said, we will watch the basketball game. We are currently at the gymnasium, wow, there's a lot of people. The players aren't here, since the facilitators are still cleaning the court. So why are we here already? These guys are too excited. Anyways, our basketball team will have its competitor for today coming from the other school. Most of the students are dying to watch it since they said that it'll be a big game, like it was some kind of inter high competition. I wish it'll be finished soon because I wanna go home right now. And that will be impossible since the game isn't even starting. Tsk! Fifteen minutes had passed and the game wasn't still starting. Suddenly, I felt like my head hurt. I looked at my surroundings and my vision was spinning. I tried to make it clear by closing my eyes for a second but when I opened it again, it caused me more headache. I don't think I'll be able to stand it especially because the place is too clangorous, it'll probably m
"You're such a fool." I was shocked by the sudden voice I heard behind me. I forgot that someone is sitting behind me. I ranted and cried my heart out not knowing that there's a person hearing those. This is so embarrassing. I know that I have been stupid. I have done so many things that hurt me along the way. Things that ruined me. Yeah, I'm such a fool. But hearing those words coming from someone I don't know, I couldn't say a thing. It feels like something hitted me, even though I know it's coming. "Being used by others is the worst thing a person could experience. No one wants to be played. We desire for someone that will reciprocate our worth, " I stated. Elder said that we shouldn't talk to someone we don't know, or simply mean, don't talk to strangers. But as we grew up, we realized, letting go of our feelings by telling it to other people is much better, it'll help us to be free. And that's what I'm doing. I can't tell what's on my mind to those people who are close to
I spent another 10 minutes sitting at the wooden bench after the guy left. I didn't say anything. I was just busy looking at the sky. It was so bright and so peaceful to look at. How I wish I always feel this kind of feeling. My heart calmed down already, I don't feel any pain, I guess I already cried everything. Now, where should I be?I looked at phone, there's no message from either Katherine or Liam. Where are they? Hmm, I'll just visit mom today since I still have time to spend. I don't have anything to do then.I left the University without messaging both of my friends that I'm already leaving. I don't wanna talk to them now, not that I'm mad at them, I just want to clear my mind. It took me an hour to arrived at mom's house. Well it's the fastest, mostly, I am stuck in a traffic.I entered the house since I have a spare key to use. Mom gave it to me since she's not always home when I arrived. I looked around the h
As I finished my classes, I went straight to the cafeteria to eat since I don't eat breakfast earlier. I was so tired yesterday because of mom's guest causing me to went home so late. I was really that tired that I slept on the floor as I entered the apartment. And when I woke up, I'm nearly late. "Man, where have you been? We can't contact you," Liam said. My phone's still of since I was planning to ignore them until now, but the reason's different. I don't have enough sleep causing me to feel lack of energy and then hearing them talk all day will probably annoys me. And look, I've met him. I hope Lord have mercy on me, please don't let Katherine see me. "I visited mom," I simply replied. He looks disbelief at me at first but eventually believe it. He became silent so I decided to eat but I guess he really can't stop himself from talking. "Well, are you okay? We haven't heard any news from you since the other day.
"Well, I can't say it's a club, but more likely a team. I'll be running for student council."I've seen how shocked the two were. Well, even I was surprised by it. I didn't even see that I'll be able to be part of it. I can clealy remember how I took down their offer and said that I'm not interested on it, but here I am now. People's mind do really change so fast, i guess."B-but I thought you don't want to?" I laugh by Katherine's question. She's really surpirised by it. Well, I don't understand why she's asking me when in fact, she's the one who kept on pushing me on it."I thought to, but I have a change of heart. And that's now, I'll be running for student council," I said.It's kind of scary for me. I don't know if this will really turns right. Seriously speaking, as of now, I'm still doubting my decision. I don't think my reason will be acceptable for this big responsibility. But as
We finished the game without me and Katherine talking. I didn't manged to answered her question so I just kept myself in silence. She didn't push me to answer which I am thankful, but since that time, she ignored us. She also distance herself from us. Argh, what should I do now?It's already quarter to 7 when I finished my last class. I was supposed to go home early but then my professor ask for some time since he was late. I passed by Liam's classroom, they're still having classes. I decided to wait for him. After half an hour, Liam's class finally done."Hey man, thanks for waiting," he said."No, it's fine. Let's go, it's already late.Where's Katherine?" I asked. When classes ended in the evening, the three of us are going home together."Ah, about that... I didn't know where is she right now. We didn't talk since earlier." I sighed. This is understandable.We both texte
Two hours had passed since I had my first class. I am trying my best to focus but my mind was pre-occupied by Katherine. What the hell did happened to her? Right as soon as my class were called finished, I messaged her to meet me at the school's park since it's the nearest place to me. I still have classes to attend and going to the cafeteria would take a lot of time. After I hit the send button, I immediately walked my way to the park. As I arrived there, I already saw her there, sitting in the wooden chair, her head's hung low."Hey, what's up?" I greeted her. She looked up at me and then smile. "Technically, clouds." I laughed with that, she's frankily right. I sitted beside her, and then silence consumed the both of us."Well," I said as I tried to open up a conversation. I still have things to do so I'll make it really quick. "What are you apologizing for?" The smile on her face immediately fades."I'm s
"Will you be my boyfriend?"Argh! I really need to take that thing out of my mind. I shouldn't thinking about nonsense. Don't mind it, Kevin. Don't mind it. AGRHHH!!! I can't get it out of my head. I need to focus now. I do really need to stop thinking about it, but I can't. Why does he have to asked me that? Is he serious or pulling some prank on me. I swear, I'm going to kill him the next time we met. Oh, maybe it'll be better not to see him anymore, yeah, that's right.Anyways, I need to go now. I'll do my best to forget about that nonsense thing out of my mind. What I need to do right now is to focus on my duty. I need to set my goals in achieving those. Okay, where is that coming?I walked my way towards the club room. There's no meeting but I guess I'll spend my time there while waiting for my friends since they still have classes. Luckily, as I arrived, I saw one of my clubmates, Ezekiel. He was reading some