The school concert

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     Heidi’s POV

The school’s concert of the year was coming up, and everyone was excited and getting ready to be picked as the main role for the school play.

Mrs. McClure, our new coordinator for the concert came into the class after lunch break with her assistant, Miss Luna.

“Okay, everyone. We are gonna be talking about the school concert for the year. The play is going to be based on friendship and love.”

At the mention of that, the whole place lightened up with cheering while some only mocked at it.

I had just one thought in my head as I thought about the play's theme. I thought about Lucas. It was as though, the play was gonna be about us.

“The main and supporting roles will be chosen according to your outlooks and performances. Rehearsals starts immediately the bell rings.” Mrs. McClure announced.

She left the class few minutes later, and everyone started talking about the concert.

After classes were over, everyone started heading towards the school hall. I stayed behind in class, realizing that for the first time in our lives, Lucas didn’t bring me lunch.

It was shocking. I was greatly dazed.

I waited for half an hour, alone in the class, waiting for Lucas. I didn’t see him. He didn’t come in at all.

Trying so hard to stop the tears from streaming down my cheeks, I grabbed my back with unnecessary force and marched out of the classroom.

Immediately I stepped out, my eyes landed on Daniella, sitting down under the shade just few meters away from the canteen. I stared at her, having this hunch that she was waiting for Lucas.

I folded my arms, walked towards her. “What are you doing here?”

“Oh! Hi! It’s good to see you!” She said cheerfully, stretching her hand out for a handshake.

I glared down at her hand, stared back at her face. “I am not interested in shaking hands with you. So, keep it to yourself.” I spoke so rudely, the thought of Lucas not coming to visit me all because of her rang loudly in my head.

She withdrew her hand slowly, staring at me with her cheerfulness disappearing too. “You seem mad at me. Did I do something wrong?”

“You did everything wrong! I don’t like you, so you’d better stay away from me.”

Daniella stepped back, and shrugged. “I don’t know why you seem so mad, but I hope we get along for the sake of Lucas.”

That really got me so pissed off, and my anger was renewed. “Talking about Lucas, where’s he?” I asked through clenched teeth.

“He went to get lunch before we can join the concert rehearsals.” She replied and I saw bright red.

My fingers itched to scratch her eyes out as I heard that. I glanced towards the school café, stared back at her. “He went to get what? For who?”

“Lunch. For…us?” Daniella replied, looking a bit confused.

I was going to reply when someone pulled my hair softly. Before I could turn, I knew who it was. Lucas was the only one could do that. I would shake my pigtails, turn and role my eyes.

But today, I turned sharply to look at him, my eyes down on his hands. He was holding two plastic bags from the cafeteria.

Two plastic bags. Lucas didn’t get mine.

“Are you okay?” He asked with a slight frown, and walked towards Daniella. He stood beside her, still looking at me.

“You didn’t come to see me. You didn’t bring me anything at lunch break. Today is the first time it’s happening.” I said, looking straight into his eyes.

Lucas sighed and shook his head. “I’m sorry, Heidi. I got so occupied at lunch break with the band team. I couldn’t eat anything myself, so I got this after practicing because I thought you must have gotten something to eat.”

I shook my head. “No. I’ve not gotten anything, and I’m mad at you right now. How could you get something for her and yourself without even checking up on how I’m doing?”

Lucas looked at Daniella and that only fueled my anger. “I already said 'sorry', Heidi. Why are you so paranoid these days?”

“Am I?” I asked, folding my arms, and slid a look at Daniella. “And…all these for her?”

“Why do you always direct everything back at Daniella? She’s done nothing!” Lucas said in a raised voice.

I shook my head, staring at him. Without another word, I turned and left the school premises, skipped the concert rehearsals and went straight home with my heart so made up with the plan of dealing with Daniella.

At that point, I became something else, always thinking of plans; plans that would ruin Daniella’s friendship with my best friend.

I wanted my best friend back. My best friend who I’d fallen in love with, whom I was going to confess to about my growing feelings for him.

Daniel has got to be out of the picture, either by hook or crook.

*

I got home really mad that day, but when I got into the house, my anger doubled and I felt like I was gonna explode.

Too much for one day!

In the living room was my dad, making out with his new girlfriend in one of the couches.

I stood at the edge of the hallway, staring at them with my mouth wide open. “Dad!!” I screamed so loud that my lungs hurt.

“My love!” Dad gasped, lifting himself off the blondie laying sprawled like a lose cow on the couch. I felt like walking off to her, and kicking her out of my house!

“What is happening here right now? Who the hell is that?” I shrieked, unable to believe my eyes.

My dad was wearing nothing but his briefs. He quickly grabbed his pants, threw in his legs as I walked closer.

“Don’t be so harsh with your words, my love. Go upstairs, change into something and come back down so I can introduce you guys.” Dad stuttered, putting a arm around me.

I shrugged off his hand, staring angrily at the woman who sat leg crossed on the couch, staring back at me. “I can’t believe this, and for your latest information, I’m not interested in any nonsense introduction!” I shook my head, turned around and ran all the way upstairs. Heartbroken.

Now, the two men in my life are gonna be taken away. Taken away from me.

But was I gonna take it? No. Never. Daniella and this strange woman I just caught with my father are going down the drain.

They should watch out.