OBJECT OF DESIRE

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Letitia POV

‘Hahh.. Finally!’ - After the class is over I went directly to the library to spend my extra time there as to distract my mind from what happened. Truthfully, I was still shocked and still has anxiety about what happened on that rainy day because I never expected that to happen ever in my life. Like ever! I always walked home alone since it’s very near from the school then that suddenly happened. Maybe I overreacted a bit..

“Ah, Here it is.” - I took a book I hid on the lowest part in one of the book shelves beside the window. The sun still shined brightly in the afternoon, it is a pleasure to read at a time like this.

I looked for a perfect table to read quietly inside the library and I found my empty spot, I hurried there and sat down.

“*sighs* That was a great read for today!” - I clapped my hands and held them together as I closed my eyes and quickly squealed since I am not allowed to make noise.

I love romcom novels like what I just read and I could read that story over and over. I love other genre too although it depends on the development of a story.

I looked outside the window and watched the sun set slowly. “Yep, Fantasy is better than actual reality indeed.” - I nodded at my remark as I’m about to close the book–

“Pfft!” - I heard a small laugh and looked in front of me then slowly looked up to his face as if he heard a funny joke. He turned around and took a book from the shelf and opened as if he read something then faced back to my direction.

“Did you just laughed? No, wait. Did you even heard that..?” - I asked then stood up and fixed the book I just read earlier back to the shelf.

“A fantasy is sometimes mixed within the reality.” - He quoted and looked at me.

I raised a brow and looked back at him. “Then that is your statement and yours only.” - I sighed and grabbed my bag from the chair. I don’t know what he wanted to point out but he doesn’t have to be rude by laughing and listening to someone.

“Oh.. um, I apologize for what I did earlier. I was rude.” - He slightly shook his head. “I was just intrigued earlier. I didn’t mean to listen but I just accidentally heard and I just..”

“It’s okay. Everyone has different views in reality. Maybe, I was very loud earlier. I’d also like to apologize.” - I slightly smiled since he apologized and realized his mistake.

“Oh, no. I got nosy and all...” - He rubbed the back of his neck and look away. He looks pretty hot in this angle with his cat like eyes, pink pouty lips, flawless face and he has cute round face shape. I don’t know why this school is filled with attractive students.. Perhaps the school principal love to scout handsome men.

“So, uhh. Alright, I shall go first... and uh bye I guess.” - I nodded and walked into the door.

“Wait. I’m Vance Frasser.” - He extended his hand to me for a handshake.

“Leticia Gallio.” - I shook his hand as he smiled and nodded after we shook our hands.

“Nice to meet you Leticia. By the way, Can I ask you something?” - He hesitated for a bit. “Did you know any name of Zaid?”

“Um.., yeah he’s our class president. Why do you ask?” - I noticed outside from the window that it outside yis getting dark. “I’m sorry, I need to go home now since it’s getting late.”

“Huh? Okay then. Are you okay going alone? I could accompany you.” - He offered to me. He put the book he got earlier down the table and grabbed his bag.

“I- I’m fine, I’m just bothering you. Thank you though! See ya.” - I turned his offer down and just smiled as I walked outside the library. Why would I go with a stranger anyway. I’m just being extra careful right now. I quickly went out the school and hurriedly walked. It’s still a bit brighter with the golden clouds above as I walked faster and quickly reached the house.

“Why won’t you listen?!? *crash!* how many times I have to tell–” - A loud crash of plates broke.

“Shut up woman! I did every–!!blabla”

‘They’re at it again. Why won’t they just get a divorce?’ I quickly walked upstairs leading to my room and shut the door behind me. I put my bag on the floor and dived into my bed with my uniform on.

*sighs* I grabbed my phone in the drawer beside my bed and wore my headphone. I started to play some music as I scrolled through my newsfeed.

(A building mysteriously crashed down! Authorities investigated the mysterious crashed down building and stated that there were no signs of explosions or any means of using destructive tools–)

“Hmm. Nonsense.” - I continued to scroll and saw some of my classmates had a group selfie as I was about to give it a heart react I noticed a familiar guy. “This was earlier when we had survey.. That guy’s a member of the school council?”

-end of chapter 2-