LIM 06

|•BLISS•|

Now here goes nothing...

So after submitting my files to the administration office, I was asked to see the dean of Sociology for my schedule and hand outs.. And here we are now.

"Bliss Carnap right?" The man asks in his unmistakable rich Mexican accent.

"Bliss Carnap" I affirm with a nod, I actually decided to use Carnap which is my mum's surname actually.. I won't want a situation where one of Sandy's numerous client would recognize me by Pyaar.

He types something on his laptop and then looks up at me. "Check your mail for your schedule and your list"

"Oh okay" I reply staying sitted and unsure of what to do next. I fiddle with my fingers fighting the urge not to stand and scream out loud... I'm a college student!

"We are done here Miss Bliss, you may take your leave now" his thick accents sounds in my ear and I instantly stand up, bowing slightly before i walk out.

"You done" Bella who us already waiting for me outside the asks as I step out, she has a candy stick in her mouth.

"Yeah, my schedule and hand out has been sent to my mail"

"Fucking administration! So we walked four blocks for something that won't be handed to you on paper huh?" Bella mumbles and I roll my eyes.

"When last did you go for a work out? This practically helped you loose some of the fats you've been accumulating for the past how many months... Six? Probably"

"You're nuts Bliss" She pulls her backpack strap up higher on one shoulder and grab my hands. "Hey, how about some sandwiches? I'm hella hungry.. Cool?" She asks tugging at my hands with every word she says and pouting up at me.

"Not like I can argue with you any further"

"Yaay!" She screams like a little kid and starts running, dragging me with her... I shake my head in amusement, Bella never ceases to amaze me.

..

"Place your orders please"

"Two sandwiches and two cups of iced Americano"

We are in a restaurant or rather a café which isn't far from campus, Bella had suggested this place because according to her they make the best americano you could ever ask for.

"So you didn't apply for the dorm?" Bella asks once our orders is placed on the table.

"Sandy said not to... And I ain't really interested anyway" I reply shrugging.

A sigh escapes her lips as she takes a sip of her drink. "You know one day you would have to leave.. You can't stay tangled forever in this messed up life" she says in a whisper, I could barely hear.

"Leave? Do you know how much she bought me? Twelve fucking grands... How am I gonna get that? What if she won't let me go even if I could pay back.. I mean even if I leave.. My life is already a messed up twist I won't fit anywhere"

"That's what you think... If you can pay back that money Sandy will let you go and I mean it... You just have find a way to get it and your life is nowhere near messed up.. Girl you still have a whole lotta years to live you can't be like this"

Is it true? Can I really be free from Sandy? Can I really have the life I've always dreamed of? I wish I can.

I wish I can be that girl, that girl in my dreams.. That girl in my fantasies.. That girl that is not this damaged and broken nineteen year old. The girl that is not this cold numb royal how.. Can I really be that girl?

Bella's hand covers my hand reassuringly. "Look don't give it too much thought... I know you can be free from Sandy and I'm going to help especially now that you are past eighteen...... But first we have to find you an apartment in the college quarters and get you a phone too, so eat up and cheer up okay?"

I exhale deeply and nod at words, hoping greatly that I can believe it...

Mum, I can do this... I'm gonna make you proud, I'm gonna leave Sandy and make you proud. Trust me mum.

"Bella"

"Huh?" She replies me with food muffled in her mouth.

"Why?" I ask her. "Why me? Why are you doing this for me?" She tilts her head to a side and I swear I can see a flash of pain over her eyes before she quickly replaces it with a smile.

"Because.... I once lived like you... I was once like you" she mutters and immediately dump her leftover sandwich on the tray, she grabs my hand.

".....don't ask any more questions okay.. Just pretend like you didn't hear me sat that"

But I can't pretend I didn't hear that... What does she mean? Did Sandy buy her too?

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|•ZEKE•|

"Look who decided to show up. Zeke fucking- Kian" Nash says as I enter into the dressing room with Cole. The guys were all sitted already in their sport dress.

"Hey, hey Nash... Not my fault I woke up late is it?"

"....What you telling me! You lucky coach isn't here yet else you mightn't take that crooked smirk on your face back home in one piece" Falcon Pierce, running player back for our team says.

I roll my eyes. "Well... Wait coach isn't here?"

"So we saw..."

"His wife was put to bed yesternight... Ain't sure if we are gonna be practicing today" Leighton chips in.

"And the final game?" I ask...

"Haven't we practiced enough... Besides it isn't the winning we need.. We just need approval from our various school officials.. Ssy if we get in through the team then we can go free education for the next two years" Cole says in reply.

"I am here boys.. Only I've got good and bad news for you" We hear coach's voice from the entrance.

"Coach?"

"Which first? Good or bad?"

"Let's hear the bad first" I suggest.

"How about we say it over a smoothie, come on boys" Coach urges. We all stand and follow coach out.

"So where are we headed coach?" Nash asks once Coach marches us into his bus-like truck.

"The café near NYU" Coach replies as he start driving. Why I do I feel like our game has been canceled, either way.. I say nothing and just watch in utter silence as the guys bicker back and forth.

..

"Chill smoothie for them all... Bill is on me" Coach tells the waiter as we all sit on a single table, I can feel glances our way from different sides of the café.. I don't blame them though, it isn't every time you get to see a whole noisy football team at a café table is it?

"So the news....." Coach starts and we all keep quiet paying rapt attention to him while sipping on our drink.

"The game has been canceled and the college officials made their final pick at the match with Brooklyn high" Coach finally drops the bomb.

I said it! "What!!" Gasps filled the table.

Leighton slams his fist on the table. "Hey, that's bullshit... What the fuck does that mean? How...." He trails off running his hands through his hair.

"Well, how do we know if we were chosen?" I ask.

"Check the mail you sent the application with and you might either find an invite or a decline..."

"Goddammit... What if we aren't chosen... I mean I really wanna attend Pennsylvania and I don't even think I put my best in the last match" that was Kent our goalkeeper talking.

"Didn't I say there is a good news" Coach grins at us.

Nash scoffs "Good news my foot, there is no news that will dissolve the sa...."

"You were all chosen in your various schools" Coach cut him off.. A gasp escape my lips and my eyes widen.

"What!"

"So how about you all enjoy your drinks as a celebration for getting into college"

"Yes !! We did it guys" I smile as the guys pats each other. At first I thought I won't make it but now I'm happy because I did it.. And phew! I am safe from Brie attending my game again. I can't wait to see the look on her eyes when I tell her the finals was canceled.

"Hey dude" Cole nudges me, I turn to him.

"What?" He gestures his head towards a side of the café there are two ladies sitting there, my eyes wander for a moment before it finally meets her, she is dressed in a red top and a white ripped jean. Don't ask me how I saw that. And then they both stand up, my eyes still trained on her I feel my breath catch in my throat.

Her blazing red hair is bouncing behind her as she makes her way from the table... Even from afar I can see her striking hazel-green eyes at it roams around and then her eyes meets mine and I stiffen, gulping hard.

There is only one way I can describe her.

Fucking perfect!

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