Life of a nerd

Chapter seven

Wait a minute,it's the boy that I helped!

"Uhm...hi! I said to him.

"Let's go straight to the point,I know you helped me it I wanna know why."he said, looking at me as if he was interrogating a criminal.

"I'm sure you have mistaken me for another person, so have a nice day."I said, walking away.

"DANIELLA RODRÍGUEZ." he said, and I froze instantly.

I turned back slowly and went to him."How do you know my name?"I demanded.

"Answer my question," he said.

"You are making a big deal out of this whatever your name is."I said.

"Is Marcus!he sneered.

"You don't have to be rude, Marcus.I just helped you because I know what it means to be bullied."I explained.

He looked at me, and his facial expression that was once stony reduced a little.

"I tend my apologies if my words came out rude, but most people have a tendency to misuse the situation at any given opportunity."

"Can you break it down."I asked.

"What I mean is that people usually offer help just to end up being the bullies."

"Are you talking about those girls. I asked curiously."

"I don't know what you are talking about."he said, walking away.

Hey! You still haven't told me how you knew my name. " I yelled after him.

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At home

"Good evening Abuela."I said, pecking her cheeks.

"How are you, child?"Abuela asks with concern.

"I'm good, what about Mama?"

"I saw her going out although she didn't tell me where she was going"

"That's weird... did she make dinner before leaving.''

"No, but she said you should warm the remaining meatloaf and chicken nuggets that are in the fridge."Abuela said.

"No problem...do you want to eat now, Abuela.''

"Yes, child."Abuela said, sitted in a coach,listening to a radio.

"You sure you don't want to watch television?" I asked.

"Nonsense... Television is for young blood like you.Abuela said.

I watched her as she closed her eyes and tuned in to her favourite song "Viva la Fiesta.'' I smiled as I went to the kitchen to warm the food.

I had already given Abuela her food.And as for my brother,whenever he's ready, his food is waiting for him in the kitchen.

First things first,I need to complete all my assignments and talk to Sofie even if it takes all night.I said climbing the stairs.

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The next morning

Daniella wake up,we are running late!

I opened my sleepy eyes just to see my brother glaring at me.

" Why are you in my room?

He scoffed and looked at me."Check the time and you will know why I'm here."he said and left the room.

I looked at the time and yelled.Ten minutes to seven.Now I know whyMaxx is mad,because mom told him that we would be going to school together.

I rushed to the bathroom, and it took me like ten minutes to get everything ready.

I looked at the mirror as I packed my hair in a pony tail.At least is not in a pig's ponytail this time I murmured ,remembering what Emily had said yesterday.

I put on my neatly ironed white shirt,red tie and a blue jacket.And also my skirt that reached my knee and my short white socks.Typical classic school.

I rushed downstairs, not minding the staircase.

"Morning everyone!"I yelled as I ran downstairs.

"Easy child."Abuela said, calming me down.

"I'm outside, sis...whenever you are ready." Max said, heading outside.

"Daniella, are you not going to eat breakfast."Mama asked me.

"Not now, Mama. I'm late, and Max is probably mad with me."

"Ok,at least take this."Mama said, stashing some snacks and money inside my bag.

''Thanks, Mama, I said, hugging her."By the way,where did you go yesterday.

"Is a secret!"Mama winked. I heard the sound of the engine of Max car.

"Better start going before he leaves you."Abuela said.

Noted, I said, running outside.

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"I said I'm sorry!I whined.

"I told you before that I am having an important presentation in class."He said as he was driving.What did you do yesterday that made you late?

''I was doing my assignment, and I was talking to Sofie on the phone."I explained.

Oh! he said before he driving in silence.

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Outside school

From the distance,I can see hundreds of ooglies eyes of girls on my brother.It seems like I forgot to add this little detail,that my brother is handsome.

His brown curly hair, pointed nose, and his pink lips are a big bonus for girls here.Its no suprise because Max always attracts girls wherever he goes,even in his former school.

"These girls are at it again."

"You can blame them,everyone wants a taste of me."He smirked.

"You are being so cocky... you better go unless you will miss your presentation."

"See you later..."he said, patting my head before going to his class.

I entered the school but I saw everyone giving me strange looks.

I didn't mind them because I was used to it in my former school. I went to my classroom, but I felt a large splash of water on me.I looked up and gasped.

Someone had set a bucket of water for me on purpose!