Mr. Stele came to class but Noah still was not there. After sometime Noah came and everyone was looking at him shocked. People usually had that kind of black eye when they are involved in a fight but Noah was not someone like that. Mr. Stele did not ask Noah anything and let him in. Noah came and settled on his seat. He could hear murmuring and Michael's laughter as well and he just hid his face in embarrassment while Maria was feeling guilty as hell and her head was hanging low. ... Break time:

"It is ok father, I can manage here." she said not hating the fact that she would have to stay at the school for more time. Day by day her affection for the school and her fellows were increasing, especially Michael and Noah.  "Now I will go bye, take care." her father cut the call without waiting for any response.  "Huh, Mother why did you even marry him. I knew his love will not last that long." she complained to her mother angrily and stormed to do the assignment again.  Maria slammed th

"We did not meet that much but whenever we did, I was the happiest in those moments. Suppose, just a child having these big dreams and everything of it became possible just because of her. Her mere presence was enough to light anyone's day." Maria nodded her head, agreeing with what he said. "When I turned eight, she promised she would join my competition that year as well but she did not, I was terrified to my core when she did not come that day and of course I lost the race for the first time in my life because the fear of losing her did not let me concentrate on anything. I felt as if the history was repeating itself." Noah said and swallowed hard, his head hanging low and his fingers intermingled behind his neck.

Lunch Break: "So how will you spend your fall break?" Michael asked Maria. "Huh, What fall break? when?" Maria asked in utter confusion. "Weren't you paying attention in the class when Mr. Stele was telling us about the dormitory and fall break." Michael asked amused at the fact that Maria was not paying attention in the class. "No, I hea

"Yes you are allowed to swim in spare hours in the club." Noah joined Teddy. "I can't swim, I hate pools." Maria said in her monotonous tone. Teddy felt shivers down his spine seeing Maria this irksome. Michael suddenly burst into the room. "Ahh... I knew you would be here, Teddy..." and then he stopped as he saw the awkward atmosphere in the room, "ooooooooo what's going on here?" Michael asked. "Mars is offended." Teddy said trying to control his laughter.