CHAPTER X

Sunny

"That's good," Shiela said. "How about the assignment? Are you done with yours?"

I looked at Steven's chair and saw him reading a book again—such a bookworm. "Honestly, I finished mine in just a few minutes." I told her as I put my things on my chair.

"A few minutes?" Shiela asked with her shocked reaction. "I do not think you have finished yours in just a few minutes. I finished mine for an hour or two." she added.

Well, without his help, I do not think I will be able to finish my assignments in just an hour or two. I signaled to Shiela to get closer so I could be able to whisper what I wanted to share.

"Yesterday, Grandma was sick. So, I decided to do her work." I started to share the tea.

"So, what is the connection between your few minutes' assignments and your grandmother's work?" she asked with her sarcastic tone.

"My grandmother is working as a housekeeper. The house she was cleaning twice a week was Steven's house." I shared.

Shiela's eyes turned to a big one. She even looks back at Steven, pointing at him to confirm that he is the man we are discussing. "Yes, he is," I answered. "They need a housekeeper because their house is so big, and they do not know how to clean it." I added, spilling Steven's information too.

"Oh my gosh! What a coincidence," Shiela exclaimed. "But if they could not clean their house, why did they not hire maids then? They are rich, and I am sure they can really afford it." she asked, wondering what I did at first.

"I asked them yesterday about that. In their big house, it's just the two living there. They said their parents wanted them to do things on their own if they were living alone." I replied.

"Who is the other one?" Shiela asked, wondering.

"Ahh, it is his older brother. They really look alike, but his brother has better body proportions than he does," I shared. "And his older brother is more talkative than him." I added.

"Oh my gosh!" Shiela said. "I want to see his older brother. He might be the man for me." she added.

This friend of mine has got the guts to say that. Yes, she is Shiela Yu. My best friend. "After taking an interest in Steven, now you are turning to his older brother? Are you a sniper?" I asked her.

She nodded proudly. "Call me a sniper. I prefer talkative than talking to the air." she replied.

"Back to the story, since I cleaned their house. Before I went home, he told me to message him on his Fazebook account when I got home. I did, and he sent me his assignment." I shared.

Actually, I did not want to message him on his Fazebook yesterday. But since I do not want him to wait, if he will, I sent a message saying that I got home safe and sound. He sent me a picture, and after opening it, he sent me his work assignment. He was telling me that I could use his as a reference. Yes, a reference.

"That is why I finished mine in just a few minutes." I told her. Thanks for the said reference.

"He is kinder than I thought." Shiela replied.

"I also think that we should look after him. They shared yesterday that they were not even having a proper meal. They both can't cook." I shared.

"Are you guys done talking about my older brother and me?" Someone asked behind us, and that made us jump in fear.

"When did you come here? You should have told us." I told Steven.

"You guys look like you do not want to get bothered." He answered.

"Anyway, I shared what happened yesterday. You don't mind it, right?" I asked.

"Even if I mind it, you already told her what happened," he retorted. "While our professor is not here yet, come with me to the library. I can get my ID now." he added.

"Okay! You guys can go." Shiela commented and even pushed me away.

Why does she always pull me? I can go and walk fine. She does not need to do that. I should try to do it back to her so she will know the feeling of being pushed. Remember the quote. Do not do anything that you would not want others to do to you. I must make her remember that too. It seems like she forgot about it.

"You will come with us." I told her, trying to get her to come with us.

"Library ID is not that heavy. You guys can get it without me," Shiela retorted. "The librarian will ask us why we bother to go there altogether when he just needs to get his library card?" she added.

Tss. She and her excuses.

"Okay. Let's go and borrow what you want to borrow too." I told Steven.

"You look more confident, huh," Steven commented. "Is it because it is still daylight?" he mocked.

Look who is asking for help to get his library ID. "Get your ID on your own," I told him. "You have the guts to mock and tease me whenever you get a chance. My help is only for those who are kind to me, and you are not one of them." I told him.

"I let you use my assignment as your reference. Is that not enough for you to help me now? You even shared things about me with your friend." he replied, getting back at me.

I glared at him. "You are using it on me, huh," I answered. "I won't ask for your help again and won't accept any of your help." I added.

I am starting to hate this man. After a few minutes, we are able to reach the library. We met the librarian the moment we got inside the library.

"You guys are now early." she said.

"Good afternoon, Ma'am." I greeted her, "We are here to get his ID today. Is it available already?" I asked instead of him.

The librarian nodded her head and opened a cabinet. She put out a pack of library cards. "Surname?" she asked.

"Rendezcah, Ma'am." he answered.

She immediately checked the last part. She took out one of the IDs and handed it to Steven after searching for his name a few times.

"Thank you, Ma'am. Can I borrow books now?" he asked already. The librarian nodded her head. "Wait for me there." he told me before going inside.

"Is he able to finish them in a few days, or is he just skimming?" The librarian asked me.

I shook my head. "No, Ma'am. Trust me, and he reads them in our room every time he has the chance to do it. He even read it in their house in one sitting. He is such a bookworm." I explained on behalf of Steven.

"He must trust you. Making you come with him all the time." she said again.

"I do not even get that crazy. He takes me with him because he's still not close to our classmates since he does not talk much." I explained.