Hope 1

How many days did papa not come home? I held my breath. I don't know where to look for him now.

I looked down from my notes and read it.

I didn't sleep enough to wait for dad last night and I forgot to review my notes too. I’m so dead.

"What are you doing?" I almost jumped in shock when someone suddenly whispered in my ear.

Annoyed, I turned to Yenro. What is he doing here?

"What are you doing here?"

The corner of his lips rose. "You're calling me Yenro?" he said comfortingly.

He raised his eyebrows. What if I call him by his name? Is he nuts?

"It's your name. Naturally!” I replied auspiciously.

“Okay.” He said softly. I took my stuff and tortured him. "It would be better if I just leave. You're disturbing me!" I said and marched off.

I don't look at him but I can feel his every gaze behind me.

I continued walking until I met Steven. He's smiling from ear to ear with his friends.

I didn't call him because I don't want him to disturb me while I'm reviewing my notes for my qu