I got to school very early the next day, gladly everything went normal and busy of course except for lunch period. During math class, my eyes met Ammi and a weird feeling overwhelmed me. Quickly, I looked away tugging my straight combed hair behind my ear, "The girl creeps me out" I mumbled to myself as I stared back at the teacher before me.
Hours went by, after gym class, the bell rang signifying the end of school hours. Placing my bag on my shoulder, I walked out of the changing room with my gym clothes in one hand.
Bella walked up to me placing a dry clean towel on her wet face, "Have a chance to stay behind?" She asked bringing out a bottle of water from her bag pack.
I turned to her with a nod and with that, we walked into the auditorium. Pearl got a call from her dad instructing her to come home immediately due to a family issue.
During practice, I sat patiently as I watch Bella act gracefully, indeed she is blessed. I glanced at my wristwatch and the thought of the stranger crawled into my mind, I hope not to find him today, not ever.
After practice, I and Bella walked home together.
To my joy and disappointment, I didn't see the mysterious guy today and honestly, I felt a bit sad that I didn't see him. Feeling weird and uncertain, I walk home with Bella who kept on complaining of how exhausting plays made her but she loves every bit of it.
I scanned around, still, no sign of him, sighing, I searched my instinct feeling preliminary "Why do I feel this sad?" I asked myself rhetorically. I should be happy that I didn't see him but instead, I felt the opposite way.
I sighed out of frustration and walked home waved at Bella as she took the other route.
I reached my front door, opened it, and walk up the stairs. I knew my mum was around the house but I was exhausted to search that minute, all I need right now is a refreshing shower. As I got into my room, I heard Kate's voice and I overheard mum announcing that dad decide to travel again this morning and he won't be back in a while. Well, we were used to it because of the nature of his work so I didn't budge much at the news.
After bathing, I came downstairs, sat opposite my mum to watch TV, I wore black shorts and a pink T-shirt. My mum glanced at me with a smile on her face, she walked towards me and placed a tender kiss on my cheek, she had a smile on her face as she walked towards a table, picked up a plate of sliced apple, handed me a slice and she walked towards her seat with the plate in her hand. A smile came across my face as I glanced at her, she is indeed the best mum in the world and I and my siblings are lucky to have her.
"How was school darling?" she asked cheerfully.
I sat down comfortably with a nod, "Fine mum" I replied. She smiled and diverted her gaze back to the Tv, the bachelor's show was on, it's indeed her favorite
After a few minutes of total silence between us, I decided to ask her a question.
"Mum" I called as I turned to her.
She looked up at me with a calm expression
"Is there anything you want honey?".She inquired.
"No mum, I am fine" I replied calmly, "But Mum" I paused staring at her "Can I ask you a question," I asked. Her face turned serious with care, she stood up, walked towards me, and sat near me.
"What is the problem child?" She implored curiously.
I smiled not removing my gaze from her. "Do all dreams come true?" I asked at once while I gazed at her searching for answers.
Mrs. Magaret sat up, "Well....it depends on the type of dream, most of them are signs while some are just mere dreams" she answered calmly.
I narrowed my eyes still confused, "Honestly mum, do you think I am weird?"I asked again.
Her lips stretched in a broad smile as she held my hand " Of course not, you are my beautiful child and very brilliant at that, you are not weird at all". She assured
"But mum" I objected "I am 16, and I decide not to engage myself with any guy and because of this, most of my mates in school thinks I am weird. All I want is to graduate from high school, go to college, and find a good-paying job and putting relationship off my list doesn't seem like a bad idea to me but while doing my friends think the opposite and being in love is so wonderful" I paused with my eyes fixed on mum
"Let's take Kate, for instance, she had her first boyfriend at the age of 14, and right now, she is almost 18 and dating Charles but" I sighed, "I haven't because I don't want to, most of my friends in school have had countless boyfriends and they think I am strange for keeping to my word" I rolled my eyes slightly pissed, "Boys are big distraction mum and I don't want that right now" I noted firmly.
My mum's laugh filled my ears. "You shouldn't be bordered at all Sandra, this is your own choice and you can't be the same with your friends or your sister. Just because you decide to keep to yourself, does not imply that you are not weird. Everyone has his or her own time to do certain things, I know you are waiting for the right time and right guy. Trust me, dear, when that guy comes, you won't have to to worry too much, the chemistry between you two will let you know that he is the right one".
I turned to my mum as her words settled in me, "The chemistry?" I asked myself as different unspoken words went through my mind.
I have never felt any chemistry towards any Guy, no one impresses me or makes me feel awkward except...
My eyes flew wide open as I gasped in realization and terror. I looked at my mum trying not to look like I have just seen a ghost.
"Is anything wrong?" My mum implored with a raised eyebrow.
I scanned around our living room and back at her nodding my head in disagreement, "No mum," I replied unsure as I got up, walked away from her, and began to climb up the stairs heading towards my bedroom.
The words of my mum kept ringing in me hereby making me more confused. Not able to accept any fake realization, I walked into my bedroom, locked my door, and lay on my bed, my eyes fixed at the window in front of me. Just because this stranger gives me goosebumps and makes me feel weird, that doesn't mean I have any chemistry towards him. I hardly know this guy.
Sighing loudly, I covered my face with my hand
"No!" I said loudly pressing my face against my pillow.
"This can't be happening, what has he done to me" I implored again. "Have I been hypnotized? This just can't be real, starting from my strange dreams but now into reality, this is crazy, super crazy!.
I should not think of him in this way, like he said, he is Ammi's cousin and Ammi hates me for no reason. I don't want to have any issue with Ammi or anybody, so I must avoid this trouble. I have a life to live and I must do the right thing, not to think of a college boy who just wants to flirt and mess around with girls, he was trying to trap me, and I won't let that work.
Later that night, I showered again, had dinner with my family, read for my upcoming test and after I decided to sleep, as I lay down and closed my eyes, I decide to push the thought of Mr. Handsome away, far away as possible.