The Rourke Reckoning

Stranger danger ⛔️

Good evening sir we both chorused as soon we arrived in an office painted sky blue with a big couch by the door.

How may I help you ladies? a man looking like in his late fifties asked

I’m here for my clearance card and identification card I said

Same here sir Astrid replied

Ohh newbies.

Yes sir…. I replied reluctantly

Your names please the man stated

Astrid Nightinh

I’m Quing Rourke

Alright.The man simply replied and stood up to get what we requested. He opened a shelf and took out files from there and turned towards us

Quing Rourke right?? He asked staring at me

Yes sir

Here’s your clearance card,Fees receipts and Identification card. And these other is for you Miss Astrid, welcome to Georgia College dearies

Thanks sir. Astrid said

I appreciate sir. I said with a warm smile

I’m Thales Tierries by the way. The head of records and admission

Nice meeting you sir. Astrid said

You both should go to the Office of student affairs to process few works,have a nice day

You too sir I replied and we both turn to exit the office

Your English seems British. I turn to tell Astrid as soon as we left the office

Not what you think, I’m American.

Ohh ok that’s crazy but you sound british? I retorted

I attended Pittsburgh high school and am here to study, I don’t have a link with British whatever. Astrid stated and pause for a moment

That’s nice, I was born and brought up here tho leaving with mom and big bro

Your dad

He’s in Belgium running business there

What type of business? She asked

He has an oil company. I simply said

That’s nice.

Thanks.I replied smiling. But where would the supervisor's office be? I added

I know where it is, Astrid said.Just follow. She said and started off

Wait, how? Thought you were a newbie. I stated, walking after her.

I am but I came here with my dad to make some few relevant payments and documents and I got to know her office then, guess you didn’t. She narrated

Right. Let’s hurry please. I simply said

We finally walk out of the admission block passing groups of students and suppose lectures and cars are all packed in different places of the college. All of the sudden we stopped at a building which had an indication of‘ SAU‘.

That’s the office she said adjusting her glasses

But why SAU??I asked

It's the Student Affairs Unit.She answered

Ohh unit

Yep let’s go in she said and walked in but was stopped by a man in a security outfit.

Good morning sir. We both greeted

Good morning, how may I help you. The man questioned

We are here to see the Head of Student affairs. Astrid answered

And for what. He asked

We were directed by the head of records and admission to meet her for final documentation.

New students??

Yes. Astrid replied

She isn’t in school now,just go in and wait by the receptionist office

Ok sir Astrid replied and led the way to the reception.

Good morning ma’am Astrid greeted

Good morning ma’am. I greeted

Good morning dear. Here to see the Head? She asked

Yes ma’am. Astrid answered

she will be in, in a minute.Just sit and be comfortable.

Thanks ma’am we chorused and sat down.

Not long a lady, coop fully dressed, walked in with a shade on busy with her phone which got her head bent downward. Good morning ma’am the receptionist greeted

Good morning Larent she greeted still busy with her phone

Good morning ma’am I said hastily

Good morning. Astrid said standing up

She stopped for a moment and looked up staring at no one in particular

Good morning ladies she replied and turned to the receptionist,Laurent report to my office now

She said. leaving us

Sure ma’am Laurent replied following right behind with her bag

She’s so pretty Astrid said sitting down

Thought I was the only one that noticed

I did, lol. she said a slight laugh

And just then the receptionist enters and orders them in. Quing let out a gasp as she admired the office which was well furnished almost everything was gold and the walls painted gray white. As soon as the lady sighted them she turned off her laptop and turned to them with a smile.

I assume you girls are new here.she spoke

Yes ma’am.They both chorused and turned to face each other wondering why they kept talking at once. They immediately looked away and Quing continues

I’m Quing Rourke and she’s Astrid… Astrid Nightingale. she said , sounding tense. We were directed by the head of admission and records to come complete our filling and proceed to lectures

Ok I’m Alyssa Damiles head of student affairs she said bringing out two white notes before them. Fill that she said

Which department? She asked no one person in particular

I’m in international relations

And I’m in Economics

Nice… just finish that and give them back to me.Then proceed to get the school calendar from the reception. It has the time for exams, test week and vacation date on it and also asks for the school rules and regulations book from her. She reprimanded

Alright ma’am

Have a seat and be comfortable. You’re welcome to Georgia College.

Thanks ma’am. They both replied and went to sit on the couch that was available.

Quing and Astrid made their way out of the SAU building after every documentation had been made and they were given the school rules book and digits of their course representative.

I’m giving one hundred to their reception. Astrid said breaking the silence

I totally agree with you. The hospitality is top notch, and I am beginning to like the school. Quing supported

Not that fast tho for me, Astrid said with her brows up

Well it is for me and I lov…..!!!! Quing said but was startled off by a car that drove past them.

Are you ok? Astrid asked and drew closer

Who the hell did that?Quing uttered with anger written all over her face.

Isn’t it the same car that drove past her when her mom dropped her off? She thought and went off to confirm if it was. When she got to where the car was she stopped and knock on the window and the glasses went down almost immediately

How may I help you? A masculine voice mutter. Astrid stepped back in shock as she kept staring unbelievable at the boy figure in the car. Quing not finding the courage to speak at this handsome guy staring at her, quickly turned to see Astrid eyes all poked out and hands over her mouth in disbelief, Quing didn’t understand the situation and just tapped on Astrid's shoulder who quickly ran out, and Quing followed suit.

Hey Astrid?? Quing called running after Astrid who wasn’t stopping,at every minute increasing her space

What’s wrong? Quing shouted and immediately she stopped and turned to face Quing with her eyes in tears. Astrid?? Quing called and moved closer pulling her close. It’s alright you’ll be fine she said trying to calm her down. She sighted a shade and led her there.They both sat cuddling each until Astrid spoke up.

He’s gone right?? Astrid asked

I think so. Quing replied

But what happened??Quing asked

It’s nothing, Astrid quickly respond

Are you sure??Quing inquired

Quing please??Astrid pleaded

Astrid, you need to calm down. Whatever the problem is, if you’re not ready to tell me now, I’ll be right here whenever you are.

Mm… she said with a nod looking down.

But why was I sounding that way, this is way too much for a first day, I don’t even know this girl why am I promising her too much.

Quing!!!! She calls

Yes.she jerked up

Is everything ok?? You seemed lost a while ago

I’m ok. Just feeling a bit tired

Have you tried your course representative number?

I haven’t, we were all together if I did you could have noticed

That’s right, I’m trying out mine you should tried yours, there might be a class going on

It’s just nine and the school lectures start at 10. Quing said confidently

Don’t tell me you believe that. Astrid asked

Are you telling me I shouldn’t?? She questioned

I’m not,it was a question yuuno and know this, no one can attain honesty a 100%.Astrid said

I can. Quing objected with her hands in the air

Seriously?Astrid asked with a smile on

Yes??

Nah, I can’t take that. Astrid said and looked away

Yes for you you can’t cause we barely know ourselves.

I feel I know you already Quing. Astrid said

Nah….not me

Shhhh….. Astrid muttered with her index finger on her lips as her phone kept ringing..The number she was dialing had no name written on. So,Quing assumed it was the course representative she was calling so she stood up and walked a few steps away from her to call hers. Her phone kept ringing and ended without anyone picking, so she decided to call the last time and fortunately the course representative pick up

Good morning she said slowly

Good morning, who is this and how can I help you?

I’m a new student, Quing Rourke, I called to ask if there's a lecture today?

Ohh new student, there’s a class going on currently at Chicago block 2 that’s why I wasn’t picking at first.

I don’t know where the hall is located. Can you direct me??

After I direct you, please go get a map from the Student affairs office.

Ok.

So from the Admission block you just need to walk down straight you’ll definitely see different buildings but once you get to the Law building there’s a pathway, you take that and the hall is by your right.

Ok thanks.

You need to be fast it’s a 2 hours lecture, started by 8:30 ending by 10:30

Alright dear thanks she said and hung up turning around only to bump into Astrid who was behind her busy with her phone. Astrid let out pained sound with her hands on her head

Heeeeeeeyyyeee…. Quing said admits laugh

I can’t believe you’re laughing right now. Astrid said

You need to explain what you were doing behind my back. Wait, were you spying on me?

No way… I came to let you know that we need to go back and get some map that’ll guide us to anywhere we wanna go

Ohh that I was told too

And also I’ve got no lectures today Astrid said jumping up while displaying some funny moves.

What?? No lectures on a Monday? Yours is so good

Not really good. It’s in probability though.

Ohhh

Yep she’s hasn’t meet all the lecturers, just a few

Well I’ve got lecture going on now.ending by 10:30 and you know what

What’s that Astrid said with a serious look on

It started by 8:30

Ohhhh…

Like what the heck. I thought classes start at 10. The school needs to know about this

And who is telling them

I can do it

Quing this is College not some High school. Lecturers are free to choose time for their lectures.

So what happens to the school rules

Who cares about that rule, that’s shit

You talk like you know this college so we’ll Astrid.

I have a brother who graduated from Georgia College and he tells me things

Things??What things??

I’ll tell you but we need to go get the guide and you go for lectures

Promise??

Promise Quing she said and accepted the handshake.

Let’s go then. Quing said and they both rush off together

While in the office of the receptionist to get the guide, a young guy walked him and Quing quickly recognized him as the guy in the car. He kept taking glances at Astrid and Quing noticed that and kept it to herself without saying a word to none of them. Astrid kept clearing her throat,she couldn’t stand anymore so she went out of the room saying she was feeling suffocated and asked the receptionist to give her guide to Quing. Quing just stood totally confused as to why she was acting strange, she decided to be more careful and maintain space as she was someone she didn’t know but just met for the first time and knew something was totally off. Quing turned to the young man who was dressed all in black. Anjo?? The receptionist called out when she was done with the call she had.

Yes ma'am the guy beside her replied, taking off his white frame glasses.

Fill this form and go in. You can see her now, she said, placing a form for him to fill and a pen.

Ok ma’am, he replied and Quing turned to look at him wondering if a guy could be this handsome with such a deep masculine voice.

Quing?? The receptionist calls her taking her attention off Anjo who was busy writing

Take this, this is for you and Astrid. Have a good day she said with a smile

You too ma’am she said and made to leave when Anjo stopped her, to apologize

I’m sorry Miss. I was rushing off to somewhere urgent, I didn’t mean to startle you. He said while Quing just stood still lost. She kept admiring him as his lips moved sideways as he spoke.Anjo on the other hand kept wondering if there was something on his face as Quing kept staring without uttering a word. He decided to tap her.

Quing felt a hand on her shoulders,she blinked her eyes and stepped back realizing she hadn't said a word to him.

Are you ok, miss?? He asked

I…. am… I’m perfectly fine. she said staring at his hands on her shoulders

He quickly noticed the stare and took back his hand walking away.

He didn’t even wait to find out if I'd forgiven him for such guts. She said inwardly and went off to meet Astrid who was relaxing on the wall looking like she was in deep thoughts.

Quing gave her the guide and traced her way to class.

Few minutes later she was in the lecture hall with people taking peeks at her which made her uncomfortable because she caught some right handed and they never cared to look away. She thought something was wrong with her but discarded the thought when a girl walked in and she noticed people's attention switched to the girl.The lecturer went on and on explaining the terms in Psychology and a few kept taking notes. Soon the class was over and Quinq called Astrid to find out where she was.The fact she was being to close and free with her was what bothered her she has never been like this and she vowed to be more careful plus the way she was acting strange not to talk of the young handsome guy she met . She couldn’t believe her eyes.

Quin got to the cafeteria and met Astrid already seated on a table, she got there made their orders and started eating. At first Astrid's mood was too dull and she needed no one to tell her it was still because of this mystery guy. They kept eating in silence till Astrid spoke up

Where are you from?.

I’m from Brazil.

Brazil?? Astrid repeated

Yes. What’s wrong?

Nothing….

Sure?? Quing asked curiosity written all over her face

Sure. And I must compliment on how you’re so free with someone you met for the first time, I was thinking I was the only one who gets along easily.

Hmmmm.. let’s say I,myself, am surprised by this change, but I guess it’s for the best.

Sure, for the best. Astrid said and smiled away

Tell me about Astrid.Quing tries to inquire about her

I’m American.My family relocated from Louisiana to Texas and also am the only daughter of my parents.

You said only daughter right?Quing tries to confirm her ears

Yes.. Astrid answers

Quing squealed as she was happy they finally had something in common. They were the only daughters of their parents.

After eating and talking about each other, Quing decided to go home but was stopped by Astrid who asked if she wasn’t going to attend the extra curriculum lectures organized by the school. Quing shrugged her shoulders in disapproval.

I’m totally confused on the one I should go for, I’ll just go home and sleep on it.

What about sports? Astrid asked and pause for a moment before continuing

I’m joining basketball.She said and turn to look at Quing who just stared at her with surprise written all over

What’s wrong? She asked

I love basketball too, another thing we have in common. Quing uttered

Ohh…. So you’re starting today?? Astrid asked

Nope she said with a nod

I didn’t come with my jersey and we also need to sign up in a group.

Okay….. guess we’ll just start everything tomorrow

Sure…. I’ll go now Astrid. Nice meeting you she said and patted her

Alright Quing… I’ll wait for my ride

You can hop in mine… she said pointing to a black Elantra that drove in

Noo…. I don’t have to. I’m ok she said

Sure??she asked

Sure Quing.Astrid replied reassuring her

See you tomorrow. Quing said and shut the door and the car zoomed off.