Chapter 57: Right "So, you're saying that everyone really doesn't know each other at the entrance? We can't avoid that especially since they have friends. Spoilers are inevitable." Supremo stated. "What if it's just like this?" Olivia cutted. "By midnight, everyone has to wear a mask because once the lights are turned off, the art club members will shuffle all the students so they can no longer recognize each other once the lights turn on again. What do you think?" I nodded at her suggestion. "That’s right. Your suggestion is good so that the plan will maintain its thrill as well. Since the student council said that only Grades 11 and 12 are covered by the Acquaintance Party, all events have been separated from Junior high school. It's also easier that we can control the students because there are only a few sections per strand." "That's a good suggestion. Now, it's better to talk about budgeting and program flow time." the secretary agreed. "Okay, that's good. I'll take that. I w
Chapter 58: Fear "Are you tired? I'll substitute you first." Supremo approached me and snatched the attendance list I was holding. "I'm not tired yet. Besides, I'm just doing attendance. France is my helper." I pointed out France who is also our club member who’s assigned to the boys attendance list. "You're in my place. I don't like the atmosphere there. It's just disgusting to move." Supremo laughed, that's why I just looked at his place earlier. Okay, looks like I already know why. I went to Supremo's place earlier and the person next to me looked at me. "Why are you here?" I heard him ask. "I'm supposed to be here on duty. Don't you want me to be here? The girls have been feasting on you there since earlier so maybe you're sending me away so you can enjoy it?" I asked because I was mixed with resentment so he looked at me as if he couldn't believe what I said. I ignored him and just kept watching here in the post. Today is the Acquaintance Party. As planned, it was not nec
Chapter 59: Relax "Why aren't you talking there anymore?" I went back to the present and realized Supremo and I were dancing. I don't know myself but my knees are trembling and I feel like I want to cry again because of what I saw and heard earlier. Olivia and Patry won Mister and Miss Acquaintance and the slow dance started at midnight. "Sorry." I said softly as we continued to sway. I don’t know if I still have the energy to go ahead and really enjoy the night even though this is the last program. Disgusting. Is that just a show or is it true? Patry kissed Olivia in front of a crowd. His lips, not just kissed by a woman like me. Not just one, but three more. The first was at the clinic, the second was when Sophia became his girlfriend and now Olivia. I'm not the only woman he kissed. We're many. Is he playing with me? Am I right that I should just give him my trust? Why does he seem to be overdoing it? "Why do you seem to be thinking of something? Do you have a problem?" I loo
Chapter 60: Come and Go "What are you doing here?" My eyes were wide when I asked that. But instead of answering my question, he gestured his hand at the big screen. "Eyes on the movie." I immediately looked at the big screen but I couldn't really focus on what was really going on in the movie because my heartbeat suddenly became abnormal again. Why is it that he always affects me like this even though he hurts me over and over again? I never learned. I must be angry but I can't help myself because I just saw him, I want to hug him too tightly right away. I looked at him again and was surprised when he caught me. He pointed at the big screen again so I had no choice but to follow. I just kept asking myself. Why is it that even in the dark, his handsomeness has not faded? I can still see in him that he stands out because of his face even though the outfit he is wearing now is simple. No wonder I can’t consider myself suited to someone like him. A few minutes also passed until the
Chapter 61: New Seatmate "For sure, you've seen the photo message I sent you." I stared at him. "How did you get my number? Why did you send me something like that? Are you really crazy?" He raised both his hands. "Chill. I just want to help you. Isn't it, so you don't look like a fool anymore?" "Are you really Patry's friend? Why are you ruining his image? How long are you going to do this? I told you to stop this, right?" I said and got up from my seat. I was about to leave the canteen when he grabbed my arm. "I'm just helping you. Patry and I are friends. Do you want to know all the details that day? I can ---" "Stop messing with me, Nucleus." I forcibly withdrew my arm from him and walked away from the canteen. I gasp in anger when I return to the classroom and thankfully, Boun and Prem are still gone. They couldn't eat with me anymore because they went to the swimming club. It's been one week since I saw that photo message and I just acted like nothing happened. Literally n
Chapter 62: Aloof "We didn't know that after Fern left, there would be a replacement. You won't be really sad now that our practice at the swimming club is ongoing. You’ll always have someone with you." Boun happily said that I just didn’t give a response. I looked behind me and saw Xenon currently smiling at me. I sparingly smiled back at him and just faced the front again. What he said came true that he was my new seatmate. He came into our classroom in a uniform similar to ours and was introduced to him by our subject teacher that he’s from Jerome University. He chose to swap with the person behind me and sat there as if he was close to me. He is now actually a transferee this year here at Arkinstein University. "I didn't know what he was saying was true. I thought he was just joking." I said and they laughed. "By the way, you met each other so early. And you met at a sports competition?" Prem turned to Xenon, "Will you join the varsity basketball team? I mean ... will you try o
Chapter 63: Cheated "The title, introduction and statement of the problem you made are good. Your topic is good so I’ll look forward to the outcome. I know the outcome will be great too." said by our subject teacher in Statistics which made the four of us smile. "We're going to work hard! But can we rest first this week since we're ahead of the others who are just making an introduction?" We laughed at Boun’s courage. He really managed to demand a break while they also didn't have a break at the swimming club. "All right. But don't be too complacent about always resting. You might forget your research objectives while resting." Sir said so we nodded. We went back to our seats happily. We are asked to circle our chairs around each other so that everyone in the research group could talk properly. We have already made the title, introduction as well as the statement of the problem. We really speeded up the work because sometimes, Prem and Boun couldn’t help us. Especially as their co
Chapter 64: Living zombie "Why are your eyes swollen again? Are you really crying that much? It's been another month, ah? You surpassed the film showing records.” I am currently massaging my temple due to its extreme pain. I don't know how long I'll be like this but it seems like it has become a habit. "What's the matter with you? If you tell us, we might even be able to help you." said Prem as I just shook my head. "I can't. Maybe the situation will only get worse. I don't want you guys to get bothered anymore. I'm okay." I told them and at the same time they looked at me like I was crazy. "It's September now. August was the first time you showed us that your eyes were swollen after you skipped class. You just came back when it’s already dismissed. What do you think we'll think about that? Did you have fun that day?" Xenon asked so it seems like my headache is getting worse. Boun even brought his face a little closer to mine as if inspecting me so I moved my head away. It just a