51. Mia
Tessa is still begging me when Rick arrives. He nods at us then takes a seat four desks away.
“Rick, did you get an invitation to Sisi and Bella's pool party?” She turns to him.
“Yes.” His low but clear voice rumbles.
“See. Even Rick got an invite.”
“Are you attending?” I ask.
“Yes.”
“See? See! Rick is the only nerdy student in all of grade 11 and he is going. So why won't you, Mia? You have to go!” She ends her rants, feigning the sound of a crying brat.
Just then, the grade 10 physics teacher walks in.
“I will think about it.” I whisper then focus on bringing my books out.
Maths is the second subject of the day and once it's done, Rick stands up and excuses himself. But just as he gets to the door, he pauses and turns to us. “If you decide to attend the party,
