Beautiful Spring

Chapter 6-A GOOD DAY FOR INTRODUCTIONS

Lady Spring tells us to wait for her from the main square. She dismissed the meeting with the student body and haste to meet us. This is a sudden change of event for me!

I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO REACT TO HER.

I don't hate her but I just feel extremely uncomfortable with her.

Even just looking at her makes my heartaches.

We can see her from the stairs and I feel nervous. Marien was shy too. I can easily tell her because she's nervously smiling.

"Lady Spring!" Marien greeted her. She just smile and tried to put Marien at ease but it didn't do any help. THE SAME GOES FOR ME!

"Hi! I'm Spring, forgive me for my late introductions" she said.

I was stuck for a second but I can't be embarrassed again. I NEED TO BUILD MYSELF'S REPUTATION!

but I'm nervous!

I FEEL MY NERVES PUMPING SO MUCH BLOOD AS OF THE MOMENT...

The reason I was kidn*pped is standing right here in front of me.

The reason I'm having a hard time sleeping is because of her.

I was so scared and uneasy because of her.

But I cannot blame her, can I?

If she was innocent and unaware of what the old man is doing, she is not guilty. But what is her relationship with him?

"Maynard" Marien called me.

Gosh! I'm lost in my thoughts again.

"Are you starstruck?" Marien joked to break the ice...

"Why?" I looked at Marien and looked back to Lady Spring.

"She looks average," I said.

Dang! I create the whole south pole by that! It wasn't unintentional but if I'm going to act like everybody else in this school...

If I will praise her...

And admire her...

I wouldn't know why she is unhappy.

"M-Maynard!" Marien's face is getting paler every moment that passed but I cannot back out now.

Lady Spring seems to be confused but later on, puts a smile on her face. She is angelic. No doubt about that. The wind gently dances her long blonde wavy hair and her deep blue eyes sparkle as her white pearl teeth show.

It feels like God sent someone from above at this moment.

"You're interesting" She smiles.

"No. My name's Maynard" I said back.

She laughs more and it feels better.

"Lady Spring!" She stopped laughing when a girl run towards us.

She stand straight and make herself presentable again because for a moment she looked like a fool.

A happy fool.

"Miss Nam is looking for you," The girl said when she reached us.

"Is that so? Thank you for your effort. I'm coming" She said kindly. She looks so dignified and I don't know what but something feels off about her.

"Nice meeting you, Maynard," She said and turn her back against us.

I don't know if it's just my imagination or did she ignore the presence of Marien?

"The pleasure is mine Lady Spring," I said to sound not rude after a she is the most popular girl here.

I don't want to see guys ganging up on me because I disrespected their angel.

"Spring. Just call me Spring" She looked back and gave me a sweet smile.

I feel goosebumps.

Why would she smile like that?

It feels different.

She walked away and we were left alone.

"She's so unrealistic! It's the first time I've been that close to her! I'm so nervous, was I obvious?" Marien said and I find it weird.

"Aren't you classmates?" I asked. She looks away and started tapping her feet. She looks down and I can see her black hair started falling.

"Yes but we were never close," she said.

"You too, shouldn't make friends with me" she looks at me and smiles.

What?

What is she talking about? We were having a good time earlier. Did I say or do something wrong?

"Wait-why?"

I don't understand...

"It's 5 pm. I'm sorry I have to go" Marien looked at her watch and wave goodbye.

I have a bad feeling about what's happening.

I wanted to follow her but my feet seems to be frozen. I couldn't move an inch.

Again, I feel alone.

MARIEN'S POV

Earlier today...

I was busy filing up the documents inside Ms. Nam's office. It's so dusty and my uniform is already messed up but I don't plan to complain. I never intend to do that. I looked at my watch and see that it's 30 minutes left before the class starts. I hurried and arrange all the files and folders.

"Marien do you have a moment" Ms. Nam called my name so I hurried and come to her.

She is sitting at her swivel chair and drinking her cup of coffee while looking at her laptop.

Ms. Nam is a strict looking teacher who is a good adviser. She's so smart and professional that's why I admire her.

"Can you fetch the student named Maynard Adams at the gate," she said, not giving me look.

"Yes, Ma'am" I said and smiled as brightly as I can.

"And you're done for today" she added, still not paying attention to me.

I'm doneee! I'm so happy! After leaving her office I stretched out a little. It's nice to be flexible and a little stretching would be a great start for this morning.

After that, I walk towards the gate. I can feel the stares towards me.. I tidy up my uniform a little and brush off the dust I got from earlier.

These rich kids always stare like I'm a cat...

Well, cats are cute so it's fine by me.

I saw a strange looking guy in front of the gate.

Did he ride a bicycle to school?

""Good morning, are you perhaps Maynard Adams?" I asked and he really looks nervous.

From there, I accompany him to the faculty where Miss Nam's office reside. I hope he wouldn't get on Miss nerves because he would be in big trouble.

When we were walking earlier, the stares are doubled than the usual but he seems not to mind it too.

He looks like he's thinking about something deep so I didn't bother him while we were walking... In addition, I don't want him to be close to me.

Those stares will be gone once he's not with me...

Not with a poor girl like me.

After bringing him to the faculty I wave him goodbye and I was hoping he live his life happily. A boy like him should enjoy life like everyone else...

Once he realised that I'm not rich and I'm just a scholar, I wonder if he would still smile brightly like before?

Anyways, whatever happens, I would still accept it. Life must always go on, right?

The class is about to start so I went to the classroom. There... I sat like an invisible being. I opened my notes and tried to review the lectures instead of being sad about their treatment.

I'm used to it.

Nobody talk to me here but I don't mind. I'm fine and happy on my own company.

""Good morning, class! We have a late transferee, come in" Ms. Nam said and a guy follow her. My eyes grew wider when I realised who is he. It's Maynard.

He stopped midway and looked intensely to Lady Spring. It must be because her beauty caught his attention. He has a funny expression when he realized that he just stopped and stare at Lady Spring.

"Marien, you tour him on the campus later" I was surprised when Ms. Nam called for me.

Usually, Lady Spring is the one who is responsible for introducing new students to the campus. She even faced the international visitors last month.

But I don't have a choice.

And I guess it's not bad to talk to him again.

'Yes, Ma'am" I said. He was looking for me and when he found me he smiled.

Why would he smile like an old friend? but I honestly found it better than being invisible. I smiled back and at that moment, I feel like I belong to this class.

The class was finished but Maynard was still looking at Lady Spring. Maybe he fell in love at first sight like most of the students here. I mean why not? She's pretty and rich and nice. She's the epitome of perfection and I admire her.

"Here, drink this" I offered him an orange juice and he was startled. He has funny expressions and when he smiles... I can imagine flowers growing around him.

I toured him in the school like what Ms. Nam ordered. He seems to be thinking something but I don't really mind. He would smile at me every now and then. Sometimes he look amazed by the luxurious structure of the school.

I was like that before, too.

We were looking at the main square when we found Lady Spring in the middle of the student assembly for the upcoming event. I can see how Maynard look at her but I cannot seems to know what he is thinking.

"Your black hair is pretty, too" He said smiling.

I-I didn't expect to hear that. I don't know why I laugh. Did I laugh because I found it funny and unrealistic or did I laugh because of the joy... It's the first time someone has ever said that to me.

But later on, I realized that it's like catching a golden fish in a running water.

Lady Spring came to talk to him. Maynard was unusually casual while I was too nervous. They talked like equal and I was left behind. Her beauty is blinding and I was just there... I stand like a shaking shadow that doesn't know what to do.

It's the first time I've been this close to her and her appearance is in the different level. She's too good to be true.

I didn't mean to pity myself.

But I think it's better if he would not be involved with me. He better be friends with Lady Spring. Someone who could help him. I don't want to harm a kind soul like Maynard.