Casse

Ch.03

Karina is waiting in line to get lunch in the campus cafeteria. It took quite a while, as the cafeteria was quite full. After getting the food she wanted, Karina walked towards her table carrying a tray. Suddenly, someone bumped into her from behind, causing her food to fall and the sound of the plate breaking caught the attention of all the students in the cafeteria. She sighed and quickly cleaned up her plate and her food on the floor. After cleaning up her food, she stood up and stared at the man who had bumped into her.

"Is there anything you want to say?" "So what?" "Sorry, for example," "Christian Burn never apologized to anyone," Ah, Christian Burn. Prince of University. No wonder he wouldn't apologize. All the students in the cafeteria held their breath because this was the first time someone had dared to look a Christian in the eye. They had never seen him before. Some dared at Christian, even just to stare. And Karina, a new student, dared to stare and even ask Christian to apologize.

"Tsk. No manners at all." "You dare order me?" " Is there a problem?" "You're not afraid of me?" "We're eating the same food, right? We breathe air too, right? Why should I be afraid? We are all human!" "You don't know who I am?" "Who are you?" for God's sake. Karina's words aroused Christian's emotions. Who doesn't know Christian on this campus?

"Christian Burn. The son of the owner of this campus. Prince of University. And no one can dare to touch me or my friends," "And you're proud of your nicknames? The one who owns the campus is your parents, not you! Prince? I don't even care about your nickname." After that, Karina left Christian's presence. Christian held back his anger. This was the first time he refused. They too by the new student.

"Karina Wallters? Attractive," Christian crooked his smile, making everyone in the canteen shudder in horror.

Christian is currently hanging out with his gang, Xavier. Let's meet the Xavier members. There's Justin Swaddy, Luke and the youngest one, Sky John. He's actually a new student, because he's Christian's younger brother, he's part of the gang. There's Kananda Ann, who joined the training committee just to image and monitor someone. Lastly, there's Christian Burn, Gang leader, Prince of University.

"Why Christ?" Justin asked, looking at Christian as if he was thinking about something. "Yes, Christ. If you're quite like this, you must be making plans," said Sky. "Do you know Karina?" Christian started asking his members about Karina. "Karina? Karina Wallters?" Kananda suddenly answered after hearing Karina's name. "Hm, new student," "I only know her name. I don't know her. It seems like almost the entire campus knows her. The news that her father slapped her yesterday has spread widely." "Crazy. Why did her dad slap her?" Luke suddenly joined in their conversation.

"Jenna fainted while running around the field. Karina is Jenna's younger sister. Jenna was late at the time. Initially, her punishment was just to clean the restroom. But Karina took over Jenna's punishment. And Alex actually gave Jenna the punishment of running. So, she fainted." "How do you know everything?" Luke was surprised. How did Kananda know everything? "I was the one who treated Karina's wounds. She said her father had slapped her many times because of Jenna." "Because of Jenna? What do you mean?" "Because of what I often hear, Jenna has an illness. That's why Karina, as her younger sister, is always told to protect and look after her." "Oh, like that,"

Cristian didn't speak. He was still thinking of a way. A way to make Karina feel bad for daring to contract Christian Burn.

Today, Karina's club had swimming practice. Yes, Karina also majored in swimming. While at the poolside, she saw someone she seemed familiar with. 'Ahh, Christian' What a coincidence. She is in the same club as Christian.

"Listen Jenna, basically you can't leave the place for an inch. Don't play by the pool. Don't walk by the pool. Basically, don't go near the pool" Karina warned Jenna not to go near the pool. "Yes, Karina. I understand," "Good"

At first, Jenna didn't go anywhere. She just stayed where she was, not moving an inch. Just like Karina had told her to. But suddenly, someone passed by and perhaps accidentally dropped her goggles. She wanted to help him to pick them up.that goggles. However, whether intentionally or not, someone pushed her into the pool. She couldn't swim, and she wasn't allowed to swim.

Karina heard someone calling her to tell her that it was Jenna who had drowned and immediately plunged into the pool. She took Jenna to the edge of the pool, helped by her friends. However, Jenna was completely unconscious. Finally, Karina was helped by her friend to take Jenna to the healthy room.

"It's very dangerous for someone person who has a weak heart to swim. Was Jenna swimming?" asked the nurse." No. She accidentally fell into the pool earlier," "We have to take Jenna to the hospital. Can you call your father?" "Shouldn't I contact Papa?" "Yes, because we need approval from your parents," And then, Karina contacted her father. Ten minutes later, her parents arrived and immediately took Jenna to the hospital. Except her father will follow.

Karina was sitting in the front seat of the health center, thinking about Jenna's condition. "You realize what the consequences will be if you mess with Christian Burn?" That voice. She recognized that voice. It was Christian. She opened her eyes wide. It was Christian who had pushed Jenna. "You're the one who did-"

"KARINA!" Karina hadn't finished her sentence, but her father's voice was heard in her ears. She approached her father. She was not ready for her father's slap, and immediately fell backwards. "WHY CAN'T YOU ALWAYS TAKE CARE OF YOUR SISTER?!" This time it was Karina's right cheek that was slapped. Again, Karina was slapped again in front of the student, especially now that Christian was here to witness it. He must have been so happy to see it. Karina was silent. She doesn't answer. If she answers, it's useless. Her father wouldn't believe it. "IT'S HARD FOR YOU TO TELL THE LECTURER THAT JENNA CAN'T SWIM? DO YOU WANT YOUR SISTER TO DIE?" Karina remained silent. She didn't want to get slapped again for answering her father. "Don't come home," after that, David left campus and headed to the hospital. Karina stood there with a blank stare. She looked at Christian, who was looking at her. Karina got closer to him. The other students were already worried that if she approached, an argument like last time would break out. However, Karina simply walked past him. Christian was surprised. Not because Karina had walked past him. Because he saw Karina's eyes redden with tears welling up. Ah, Christian felt a little sorry.

Karina skipped class today. She didn't want to go to class in such a bad condition. She goes to the café where she always stays alone without anyone bothering her, 'Sky Café'. While enjoying her favorite drink, someone suddenly sat down in front of her and placed a first aid kit. Looking up, she gasped. She didn't want to meet this person. It was Kananda Ann.

"What are you doing here?" "Why can't I come here? This is a public café," Karina was silent. She didn't want to say anything. "Treat your wounds," "Thank you."

Silence. Karina treated her own wound with a small mirror she often carried in her bag. Kananda watched her as she treated her wound. "I'm sorry," Kananda said in a very low tone. Karina didn't hear wrong, right? Kananda Ann apologize? For what? "What for?" "Anyway, I just ask, sorry," Karina just let out a soft chuckle. Kananda didn't say anything else after that. He only paid attention to Karina. Suddenly, Karina's phone vibrated and displayed 'Jenna's Mama' on it.

"Hello," ". . . . . ." "What?!" " . . . . . .." "Yes, I'm going there now," Karina immediately packed up her things and left the café before Kananda grabbed her hand." Where are you going?" "Hospital," Karina wanted to go, but Kananda still held her hand. "For what?" "JENNA IS CRITICAL! ARE YOU SATISFIED?" "Let me take you there," Karina didn't argument any longer. She realized she was putting herself in danger by driving when she wasn't feeling well.

"How is Jenna?"

David threw three slaps in a row. "ARE YOU SATISFIED ALREADY MAKE YOUR SISTER NEARLY DYING?!" "I just arrived. What's wrong with you?" "Are you happy to see your sister in such a critical state? You're happy, right?" "WHY YOU BLAME ME? SHE WAS PUSHED BY SOMEONE ELSE! I ALREADY TOLD HER NOT TO GO NEAR THE POOL! JENNA WAS THE ONE WHO WAS WRONG! WHY ARE YOU ALWAYS BLAMING ME? IS IT MY FAULT? WHY? I'M YOUR CHILD, AREN'T I?!" Karina was fed up with her father's constant blaming. Whether she was wrong or not, her father always blamed her.

"David, that's enough. We're at the hospital," Maria, who had been silent all this time, was now speaking to David and Karina. Which could disturb the peace of the hospital.

"Was I even willing to clean the restroom alone for whom? For Jenna. I received a slap from you because of whom? Her, I even let go of my own lover, for whom? FOR HER! WHY IS IT ALWAYS ME WHO IS WRONG IN YOUR EYES?!" Karina couldn't hold back her tears. She cried as hard as she could. It was the first time David had seen Karina cry this hard. But he didn't give in. He loved Jenna. And he didn't want to lose her. Let Karina take the blame. The important thing was that Jenna was protected.

Kananda only just watched. He felt sad seeing how Karina poured out her feelings. He approached her and guided her away from there. Kanande understood that he had to take her away from this hospital. He doesn't want to see Karina get hurt again. Kananda took her to her apartment. Coincidentally, they were in the same apartment building, just on different floors. "You can call me if anything comes up. I've saved my number on your phone. Okay?" Karina simply nodded. She couldn't react beyond nodding and shaking her head at this point.

~to be continued~