Chapter 1-Heart Broken
Essel’s Pov
I hurried down the stairs when I heard a car horn outside. When I got outside, I noticed my boyfriend waiting for me in his car. I approached the car and got in.
"Hey there, sweetheart," Latif leaned over to the passenger side and planted a kiss on my cheek.
"Hello," I said as he turned on the car and headed to school. We arrived at school in just ten minutes and both got out.
"I need to meet with my science teacher about an assignment, so I'll catch up with you at lunch, alright?" Latif informed me.
"Alright," I replied.
Lately, he had been meeting with teachers frequently. I also observed that he was often avoiding me and cancelling our dates.
Latif and I have been in a relationship for two years, but I've noticed that he has started to become more distant. Dismissing Latif's strange behavior, I entered the school building.
"Essel!" Ella, my closest friend, called out as I strolled down the hallway. I turned around and spotted her approaching to catch up with me.
Ella, a girl of Hispanic descent hailing from Cuba, had a vibrant personality and often infused Spanish words into her conversations.
Fortunately, I had spent a lot of time around her and had grown accustomed to it, even picking up a few Spanish words myself. "Hey chica," she greeted me as she approached.
"Hello Ella," I greeted her with a smile and a hug.
"Tonight, my mom is inviting you for dinner," Ella informed me in her strong Spanish accent as we strolled down the hallway together.
"Really? What's the reason for the invitation?" I inquired.
"There's no special reason. She's preparing her renowned croquettes tonight and you're aware of how she gets when she's cooking her beloved Spanish dish," she remarked, with a hint of exasperation. "She's eager to share it with everyone. She's even extended an invitation to my grandmother."
I chuckled, “Your mother is such an amazing cook. How could I possibly refuse?”
"Great. You wouldn't want to let her down," she remarked. I nodded as I reflected on Mary's passion for cooking. She's like a second mother to me and let me tell you, she enjoys pampering me.
Ella and I chatted about various topics as we made our way to our homeroom. Once roll call was done, we proceeded to our General Arts class, which we shared.
The day flew by quickly and before I knew it, it was the end of the day. After my last class, I headed to my locker to grab the necessary books.
As I looked up, I noticed Ella approaching me.
"Are you all set?" She inquired as she reached me.
"Sure, let's go," I replied, closing my locker.
Slapping my hand across my face, I suddenly remembered something.
"Oh, I almost forgot. I have to go to the library to pick up some books. Wait here, I'll be back soon."
I hurriedly walked away from her and headed towards the library.
I got to the library and found the books I was looking for and started to run through the corridors.
As I ran, one of my books fell out of my hand. I stopped and picked it up.
As I bent down to pick up the book, I heard a low whisper and heavy breathing coming from the science lab next to me. I was just about to ignore it when I heard a voice I recognized.
I took another step toward the door and peered inside. In front of me was my boyfriend kissing another girl.
