TWO: LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
1997 Words
"Good morning, Hera."
"You're really so pretty!"
"I'm jealous of her. She's so perfect."
"My day is happy because I saw you Hera. But can I date you?"
"You're not going to pass. Oliver has been courting her for a long time."
"A Goddess like her really deserves it."
Those are just some of the comments I hear while walking in our university's quadrangle.
I'm actually used to my schoolmates. Sometimes they even give me gifts or foods, but I don't accept them.
That's why there are students who don't like me either. They are my bashers. Because they think my attitude is bad, but I know they are just jealous of me.
Of course, Madisson, and her little minions, are leading that.
If you're wondering why our friendship ended, well it's because of Oliver. Madison's long time crush.
When that man told the whole university the fake news that he was my lover, of course my ex-best friend found out. So at the end she thought I betrayed her. I tried to explain many times but she chose to end our friendship.
From best friend to enemy, that's how we are now.
I don't regret it. Someone took her place.
“Hera!” Triana called me waving while walking towards me.
She's so hyper, which is really cute.
"Good morning," I greeted her with a smile.
She smiles back. "Good morning as well."
Since it was still early, we first went to the cafeteria to buy iced coffee. I can not live without it.
"Have you seen that new transferee? He's very handsome, isn't he?"
"Oh my god. Yes! Handsome is not enough to describe him. He's like an artist. He's so perfect!"
"I hope he's our classmate, right? I'm going to class every day."
"Let's not skip class anymore, right? Because we have new inspiration."
Then they screamed in high pitch at the top of their voices.
Seriously? I will never be like that because of a man.
"There's a new transferee. He's the same year as us," Triana said.
She must have noticed that I was listening to the conversation of the girls at the other table.
How can I not listen? Their voices are so loud. It is irritating.
"I'm not interested."
"I haven't seen him yet but they say he's really handsome. He's mysterious."
I looked at Triana. "More handsome than Oliver?" I asked.
I don't really like that guy, but I admit that he is the most handsome in the whole campus.
"I just don't know. I still can't see what the transferee looks like," she answered.
In the whispers of the students here today, I feel that when it comes to handsomeness, that transferee has a match with Oliver.
Suddenly, my handkerchief fell off. When I was about to pick it up, something caught my attention. A gold-colored pendant. There is something carved like a fang in the middle of it.
Since the design is cute, I picked it up. But the question is, who owns this pendant?
Suddenly, the entire cafeteria was filled with girls' screams. Leading, of course, are those women on my side. For god's sake, my eardrums!
When I looked for who was the cause of the noises today.
Suddenly, my gaze was fixed on the man who was now walking in the middle of the cafeteria. I don't know but why does he look like an angel who came down from heaven? He's so f*****g perfect!
I couldn't take my eyes off him. It's like he's magnetizing me even though he's not doing anything. He just looks straight and has a serious face. While all the girls around him were focused on him.
Why am I nervous like this? Am I also attracted to him?
This is not possible! This is wrong!
"This can't be!" I shouted when I realized what was happening to me now. I can not control myself. With so much going on in my mind, I burst.
I shook my head several times while closing my eyes. Maybe I'm just stressed out?
I opened my eyes and saw that the other student's attention was on me.
"Maybe she's just making a scene to get the transferee's attention?"
"She's not satisfied yet? Oliver is already courting her."
"Maybe she also wants to take the transferee away from us."
I don't know if my hearing is just sharp or if they are really trying to make me hear what they are talking about.
I turned to them to meet the evil looks they were giving me.
"You alright, Hera?" Triana asked me in concern.
"O-of course! I'm fine." I even swallowed I restrained myself from turning back to the man's place.
Why am I being like this?
"It's true that he is very handsome."
I heard Triana saying.
I ignored what she said. I stood up. "Let's go."
I went out first. I need air as if I would suffocate in the cafeteria. I couldn't breathe.
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Our three subjects finished, but I didn't understand anything. I just want to pinch myself in annoyance.
Why can't I get that man out of my mind? It's true that he's handsome, but I've also met many people who are more handsome than him. Why does it seem like I'm only affected by him? It's so annoying!
"Are you all right, Hera?" I came back to myself when I heard Triana's voice.
I nodded quickly. "Y-yes of course. Why did you ask?"
"A while ago, you were stunned and frowning. You seem to be thinking deeply," she answered seriously.
I suddenly felt ashamed. Oh my god, this is not right!
I take a deep breath before forcing a smile. "I just remembered something. Nothing important, though."
"Is that Ferzus?"
I frowned. "Who is Ferzus?" I asked back.
"The man in the cafeteria earlier, the transferee."
The look of that man came back to my mind. His name is Ferzus, why does it sound so hot?
No, no, no! Erase!
"No, no! Why would I think about that man? I don't care about him," I answered.
"But he's really handsome, isn't he? Everyone in the cafeteria were mesmerized by him earlier."
Really everyone, including me. Did Triana see it? It's embarrassing.
"I need to go. Maybe Sir. Perez is waiting for me in the faculty room," I changed the conversation. Before it even goes anywhere.
"You have a quiz, right?"
I nodded my head. "Yes. That's also a grade."
"Do you want me to accompany you to the faculty?" Triana offered me.
"Never mind, it's okay." I refuse. "Just wait here. It's just for a while. If you're hungry, just go to the cafeteria first." I added.
"You sure?"
"Sure."
I walked to the other building, because the faculty of Sir. Perez is there.
While I was walking, all I could hear was Ferzus' name. He is now a hot topic throughout the university. I can't help thinking what Oliver's reaction is now.
I'm sure he's in a bad mood right now. He's arrogant and doesn't want anyone to compete with him.
I arrived in just a few minutes. I knocked three times before entering. There are teachers inside but Sir is not there.
"Good morning. Is Mr. Perez here?" I asked.
"He's not here. He didn't come in today. Why Ms. Rodoe?" Mrs. Lopez answered. My professor in one of my major subjects.
"He said yesterday that I came today to take a quiz," I answered.
"That's a special quiz, right?"
I nodded my head. "Yes."
"You didn't take it when he gave it to you yesterday?"
"Yes."
"Don't prioritize useless things, Ms. Rodeo. It's not because you already have everything, you won't take your studies seriously anymore," she said flatly.
"You're thinking wrong—"
"Get out. Just come back tomorrow when he's here," She interrupted what I was going to say.
"Thanks." I didn't wait for her to answer. I turned around and left.
Mrs. Lopez treatment is not new to me. That's how she really is. She is married and has a child but is still insercure with her own student. She's always hot-headed with me even if there's no reason.
If only I wasn't thinking about my record at this university, I would have answered her for sure. I still respect him even though she doesn't seem to deserve it.
I was walking back to the classroom when suddenly my cell phone rang.
I immediately looked for it inside my bag when suddenly someone bumped into me. Because I was bent while walking.
“My forehead, ouch!” I complain, while holding my forehead.
I expected the person I bumped into to say sorry but I didn't hear anything from him.
I looked up to see the look on his face, which I wish I hadn't done.
"Y-you?" just came out of my mouth on its own.
It's like I'm magnetized to him again. I couldn't take my eyes off of him, especially his eyes.
Why are the facial features of this man so perfect? His thin dark eyebrows, golden brown eyes that are deep and expressive, where you could get lost if you stared long enough. Which is actually happening to me now. His sharp nose and his lips—
"Can you stop staring at me."
I stopped thinking when he spoke. Why is his voice also so handsome?
But, wait.. what did he say?
"Excuse me. I'm not staring at you!" I stammered.
Seriously, am I being too obvious? Why am I acting like this?
I looked at him again, but I stopped staring even though he was also staring at me now. His face is serious and he seems not interested in what he is talking to.
"Can I passed by?"
I frowned. "P-passed by?"
"You're standing in my way."
It took me a few seconds to realize what he said.
I felt embarrassed so I went to the side. "You're not going to apologize to me?" I even swallowed after I asked that.
He looked at me but the expression on his face still didn't change.
"You're not looking at what you're going through, that's why you hit me. You should be the one to apologize, not me." After he said that, he left me like nothing happened.
I was left gaping and in disbelief at what had just happened.
In my annoyance, I didn't go straight to the classroom. I want to be alone, and to think properly. I need fresh air, that's why I go to the garden.
After making sure there was no one else. I released a deep sigh. Then I slapped both of my cheeks lightly.
I need to do this so that I can wake up from the madness that is happening to me.
But what is he doing in that building? It is a building of lower levels. He is in his fourth year so there is no reason for him to go there. Wait what if?
"Oh my god! Is he following me?" I exclaimed while covering my mouth with my hand.
Why would he follow me? There can only be two reasons. First, he has evil intentions. Second, he's my stalker and he likes me.
But he didn't do anything bad to me earlier...
"Oh my god, again! Does he like me?" I asked to myself.
It is impossible. If he likes me I will notice that. He was staring at me earlier but I couldn't see any spark in his eyes. It's like he's looking at something useless!
I experienced that only with him! Every time I talk to a guy, they can't look at me directly because of my beauty. Then he— annoying!
I will not allow this. What I feel when I see him, he should feel the same way!
I am Yzielle Hera Rodeo, I am not just any girl!
Be prepared tomorrow Feruzs. Let's see if you can still bear me, my beauty.
- Writer
