CHAPTER 7

The next morning came and I 

have decided to go to school already. 

I was already feeling well at that time and 

so I took a bath, change and fixed myself

before going downstairs to have my breakfast.

I saw Ann almost done with hers and

was about to leave. “Wait! Just come with me.” 

I said. “Huh?” was all she was able to say. 

“Just wait for me okay.” I said as I headed to 

the table and got an apple. “Okay, let’s go?” I said.

“Aren’t you gonna eat?” she asked. “I’ll be eating while driving.”

I said. “No. you just recovered from your fever 

so you should eat. Don’t worry, it’s still early, I’ll just wait for you.”

She said. “Okay okay.” I said as I went 

to the table. I ate my breakfast quickly 

and after which, I went to the leaving room. 

“You done?” she asked. “Yep.” I said. “Shall we go now?” 

she asked. “Okay". I said. We drove to

the school and saw everyone’s eyes on

us after we went down the car. “Just go ahead.” 

She said. “But why?” I asked. “They might think something bad on you.” 

She said. I smiled though I felt sorry for her.

I placed my arms around her and patted her. 

“Why? I don’t care. You are my best friend and they are nobody.” 

I said. “Shall we?” I asked. We walked to the campus 

and saw Bret and Ryan together. 

“Ericka is that you? You looked like Ann?” the boys teased. 

“Shut up guys!” I commanded. 

“I have to look for Aya, I have to go.” 

She said as she left us. “Dude, your 

heart was just broken the other night and here

you are again, making up to another girl. 

Well she not just any other girl but your fiancé.” Bret said. 

“Wait dude, you’re not thinking of using her, are you?” Ryan asked. 

“What the hell are you two thinking? she’s my best friend.”

I said. “How could that be? I thought we are your best friends?” Ryan

asked. “You two are my best friends as well, but she was my

first best friend.” I said. “Why didn’t you tell us about her?” Bret

asked. “Because I promised myself to forget about her. 

And now she’s back..."

Our conversation ended when the bell rang. 

Our homeroom class started. “Okay class, I

want you to meet your new classmate. Ms. Seron

please come in.” Mrs. Peralta said. “Seron” I thought to

myself. When I look in front I saw Devon, my girlfriend before Ericka. 

“Devon!” Bret, Ryan and Patrick 

called in unison. “Hi guys, my name is Devon Seron.

I came from the States

a few days ago. I already have 

studied here before so please be good to me.” 

she said. “Okay, Ms. Seron, please take the seat beside 

Mr. Reid. “Oh no, why here?”

I thought to myself. She then 

came walking towards the seat beside me. 

When she was already there, she sat on 

the seat. Mrs. Peralta started checking the attendance then. 

“Hi James.” She said and I just 

gave her a nod. “Mr. Reid?” Mrs. Peralta called.

“Present ma’am.” I said. “So how are you?” 

she asked. “I’m fine.” I said. “So, is it true?” she 

asked. “What?” I asked her. “You have a new girl and it’s Ericka.”

She said. “The last time I checked, me and Ericka are over.” I said. 

“Oh I’m sorry.” She said. “Okay class; go now to your next class.” 

Mrs. Peralta said. upon going out the room, I dragged Ann’s arms.

“Hey what’s wrong?” she asked.

“Nothing. Just another irritating seatmate.” I said.

She chuckled with what I said. “I think she’s good.”

She said “Well she’s not.” I said. “Okay I’m sorry.” 

She said after seeing me frowning. The whole morning,

I wasn’t talking to anyone, even to Ann. When we

arrived home for lunch, she spoke to me.

“You were so affected with the new girl. 

Do you know her?” she asked. “I do.” I said as I chew my food. 

“She’s your ex girlfriend, isn’t she?” she asked but I didn’t reply. 

“Okay then.” Was all she said. The afternoon

class was still the same. I was pissed off with Devon's presence. 

“Dude!” Bret called. “Where are you going?” he asked.

“Home?” I said. “Home? it’s still early, might as well hang with us.” 

He invited. “No thanks.” I said. “You know what, since that Ann

came into your life, you never know what a social life is.” He said. 

When I realized that he was right, I agreed on coming with them. 

When we were already at the bar, I saw Devon

as well. “What is she doing here?” I asked the boys. 

"Dude, I think you two should have to talk.” Bret

said. I saw Devon coming near to me.

I wanted to back out but I think we really need to talk. 

“Let’s get some fresh air.” She said as she walked going to

the next floor. After following her, we ended up in the 

rooftop. “I’m sorry James.” She said. “For what? For leaving me?” 

I asked. She bowed down and kneeled. “What are you doing?” 

I asked. “I’m so sorry James, please, please

forgive me.” she said as tears were falling from her eyes. 

I held her hands to help her stood up.

“Are you going to forgive me?” she asked.

I then realized that she was so drunk. 

“You’re drunk. I must take you home.” 

I said then she lost her consciousness. I 

drove her home and it was already late at night. 

After dropping her by, I drove right away to my

house. When I reached my house, I went

directly to my room and lay in my bed. I

took my phone from my pocket. I had 30 missed 

calls and 57 text messages all from Ann. “Oh !” I cursed.

I ran out of my room and headed to the garage

to take my car. I was about to leave when a car

parked outside the house. I have recognized the car, 

it was Ivan’s car whose Aya’s brother. 

I saw Ivan went out if his car and opened the other door.

I saw Ann coming out from the car. 

“Thanks Ivan!” Ann said. “You’re welcome.”

He replied. “I have to go now.” He said as he waved at her.

“Bye!” Ann said. After his car left, Ann went in.

“You’re here.” She said to me.

“I was so worried about you I looked everywhere just to find you.

Thank God you’re okay.” She said.

“I’m so sorry if I wasn’t able to get your 

calls or answered you text. I’m sorry if I

wasn’t able to tell you where I am.” I said.

“No its fine.” She said. I could feel the sadness in

her voice. I have felt that I have hurt her once

more. “I have to go now. It’s really late.” She said as she smiled. 

She was teary eyed when she said it to me. 

I wanted to talk to her but have already went to

her room. And so I decided to go back to my 

room and have my rest. I was struggling to 

have a good sleep but I just can’t. I was still 

so guilty of what happened. And so we I decided 

to get some water, when I was about to go to the

dining table, I hears her talking with one of our 

older maid. “I think I should do something.” I 

heard her say. “But why won’t you just try?” 

the maid asked. “Because I know I can’t” she 

answered. “What is his name then?” the 

maid asked. “Ivan. The one who brought me here awhile ago.” 

She answered. There was a sharp pain that I felt

inside me. I don’t know why I’m feeling it but 

I didn’t bother to know. And so I just went 

up to my room and forced myself to fall asleep. 

Luckily I did fell asleep.