Heartbreak Story

Chapter 5: Nick the New Student

ANNA'S POV

I woke up with a massive headache. I cried a lot last night. I realized I was still wearing my last night dress. I got up and headed to the bathroom to take a shower. It was only 6 in the morning, I still have 2 hours before the class started.

I went straight to the kitchen to make my self a cuppa. I opened the window and felt the wind brushed my face. This is why I love waking up early, well yeah I'm a morning person. It's just that the air is very fresh and I love it.

I decided to take my bag already and went to the park. I would just sit there, waiting until the class started. I left a note on the freezer, telling my parents that I left to university earlier.

I walked to the park. I saw some people running, some of them just took a walk with their dogs. I sighed, I miss my dog. I used to have a dog called Alpha, but since I got this illness which the doctor said no pets around me so I had to let him go. Alpha is now in my aunt's house, she adopted him because he has no place to stay since my family let him go.

I sat on the bench, taking a deep breath. The thought of having this illness scared me, what scared me the most is that I'm dying. I will die soon and doctor said that I only have 5 years left to live. But 2 years have passed which is mean I only have 3 years left.

I'm 20 and I still want to live longer than just 3 years. I want to graduate and get my degree, I want to be a successful fashion designer just like my mom, I want to work and earn my own money, I want to find the love of my life and get married with him and have a lot of kids. But I guess that's not gonna happen.

The thought of that brought me to tears. I'm not ready to die, I'm scared of death. I don't want to leave my mom and dad, they are the only one that I have. I'm just not ready.

"Are you okay?"

Someone tapped on my shoulder. I turned around to see a guy around my age. He has blue eyes and that jawline.. Oh my God. He looked at me straight in the eyes, making me nervous. He sat next to me.

"Why is a beautiful girl crying in the park?"

I wiped my tears, feeling just like an i***t to cry in front of a stranger.

"Hey don't be embarrassed to cry. Let it out, you will feel much better"

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my self down. Then I smiled.

"That's a very beautiful smile. I'm Nick by the way" he extended his hand.

"Anna" I shook his hand.

"So Anna, will you tell why were you crying? You can tell me everything, I can keep a secret. I promise"

I looked at him. Should I tell him? I mean, we have just met and I have only known him for about 5 minutes.

"Well.. I was just overthinking about my life. When I was 18 I was diagnosed with a serious illness and doctor said that I'm dying" I finally said.

He looked concern. "No way.. What illness?"

"Something about brain tumors. I only have 3 years left of my life and that's stressing me a lot" my voice cracked.

He looked sad. "Oh Anna.. I'm so sorry, I wish I could help. Can't doctor find the cure?"

I shook my head. "They tried their best but they said that the bacteria was so strong and it infected my brain so quick so the only thing that saved me a bit is just the medicine, at least it slows the bacteria to infect my brain" I said.

I felt tears escaped my eyes but Nick quickly wiped them.

"Please don't cry. You're going to be okay, you are a strong girl, you are a fighter! I know you'll beat this illness. I'm here for you, and I'll make these 3 years of your time filled with happiness. I promise" he smiled.

I looked at him. "You promise?"

"Pinky promise" he raised his little finger.

I chuckled and connected my little finger on him.

"Pinky promise"

I saw my watch and it's already 7.30 AM, I gasped as the class started in 30 minutes.

"I guess I have to go, I have a class in 30 minutes" I said as stood up.

"Me too. Where are you studying?" he asked as he stood up next to me.

"Huntington University, you?"

His eyes lit up. "Really? I study there too!"

"Really? What class did you take?"

"Science and Law"

"No way.. I took science class too! Wait, if we are in the same class then why haven't I seen you before?"

I asked as we walked together.

"Actually I've just moved here, today is my first day so yeah that's why we've never met before" he smiled.

"Well that's a pretty good coincidence"

What a shock. It's so coincidence that we went to the same university, well actually today is his first day. We walked together to the university and I took him to the administration room to get him his books. And I assured Mr. Jimmy to let Nick to sit beside me since I'm the only person that Nick knew and surprisingly Mr. Jimmy agreed. So no more Nathan beside me, that's so great!

"Well this is your seat, Nick" I said as we both reached our class.

"Thank you. We sit together, right?"

"Of course!" I smiled.

I was so happy and excited to know that I no longer have to sit with Nathan again. After all he did to me, I don't want to talk to him ever again.

"Nick, erm about my illness.." I trailled.

He looked at me. "I won't tell anyone, I promise"

I smiled. Nick is a really good friend. We talked a lot about ourselves, mostly to know each other. I'm surprised that Nick loves lullaby as well, I never thought a guy would like lullaby.

Just when we talked, Nathan walked in the class. Our eyes met for a second but I quickly broke it. I don't need to see him. I know he was probably confused at why I no longer sit beside him again but I doubted if he cared.

Mr. Jimmy came and the class started. Sitting beside Nick was so much fun. I have never felt this happy before, not when I sat with Nathan which was so tense. Nick is a smart guy, he said that he once won a science competition in high school. We have been friends just for a couple of hours but I'm already so proud of him.

Time went fast, the class finished so quick. The next class is design class for me, and Law class for Nick.

"I'll see you again after the class. We should walk home together" he said.

"Sure! I'll meet you in the front gate"

"Yep. See ya, Anna" he smiled before he left.

I walked to my locker and took my design book and was about to leave when I saw Nathan walked to me. Ugh not again.

"Anna"

I pretended not to hear and kept on walking. He followed behind me.

"Anna, wait!" he grabbed my hand. I could see anger in his eyes, his eyes turned dark.

"What do you want Nathan?" I glared at him.

I have to stick up for my self. I won't let him to humiliate me again. Ever.

"Who is that guy and why did you sit with him?!" his voice was deep.

"None of your business" I walked away but he stopped me.

"Answer me!" he raised his voice, making me gasped.

This is why I hate him. He scares me with the way he spoke to me. "I'm sorr-"

"Wasn't it enough when you humiliated me in front of your friends last night? I'm not a girl you can humiliate. Stay away from me, I don't want to see you ever again" I pushed past him and walked away.

"Fine then, I told you you're a b***h!" I heard Nathan yelled behind me but I could careless and kept on walking.

I seriously hate that guy so much now.