[JAZ AMANDA POV] "Hey! Good morning!" Her voice sounds fruity. I don't know if I'm dreaming, hallucinating, or just going crazy. Did I hear correctly? Anika Hodgens greeted me. But hell no! I will not let my guard down, at least for a moment. She tortured me for days. I started without emotions, acting rudely, but many butterflies flew inside and about to come out of my mouth. Anika sat in her chair, and I could even see her smirk. She knows how to smile now. Annoying. Why didn't this girl even think to call me back? Anika didn't even say thank you. I took all the risk just to have her back. I mean so that she could come back to school. I can't believe I did all that. [ANIKA HODGENS POV] I wonder why Jaz ignored me. Is she still mad at me? At least I can't blame her because I didn't treat her accordingly. Settling on my place, I peeked at her, tempting to tap her back. "Good morning, class!" Ms. Gonzales showed her presence. That's the only time my eyes averted to Jaz. "How
"Alright! You won! I was looking for you," hesitated, but Jaz bravely admitted it. My eyes narrowed. Supposed to thank her for saving me, but no guts to dare to come out because I had mistreated her. "Hey! Anika. Are you still there?" she asked, pondering. My lips seemed to harden and lock. No words! Thank goodness our break is almost done. "Let's go back to our room," I let her step first after saying that. I can sense her wanting me to say sorry. I liked that too, but how? Damn! I had never said sorry in my whole life. [JAZ AMANDA POV]I don't know if she's numb or doesn't care what she told me. I don't need her to thank me, but at least say sorry for how she made me feel, but she's also not at fault. I just feel like I deserved it. While walking back to our room, disturbing sounds made me stop. Oh shit! I didn't have my lunch yet. My hand deliberately rubbed my tummy, and I swallowed. My throat is also dry. "Is there a problem, Jaz?" I get annoyed, feeling like I'm becoming ca
[ANIKA HODGENS POV] Nanny Cynthia was the one who faced me when I arrived. Her beaming smile proves how happy she was to see me, and she abruptly welcomed me inside their mansion. My eyes wander around, probing for someone. Oddly, where is Jaz? Too soon to stay in the room, isn't she supposed to have dinner right now? They are just as big as our house. It's the 2nd time I've stepped in, and I am exploring it more today. I remember the last time I woke up in Jaz's room. That was the first I ended up in somebody's bed. Nanny Cynthis directly went upstairs as I settled myself on their couch. She seemed excited to announce my presence to Jaz. My frustration flashed when Nanny Cynthia came down alone. Doesn't Jaz want to see me? Is she still mad at me? That's why I'm here, to say sorry and tell her how thankful I am because she gave me a chance to finish high school—the only person who believed in my innocence. "I'm sorry, Anika, but she's probably fallen asleep. Her door was locked
"What are you doing, Jaz?" "Ahh!" I cried out, stunned. "Nanny! Oh my god. I'm going to have a heart attack." I held my chest in shock. "What are you doing at this time?" She turned on the light, realizing what I was busy with right now. "Because you didn't eat before hitting the sack, why are you still wearing your uniform?" "I fell asleep, nanny. I didn't realize." "By the way, Anika came here earlier, but you are not getting up." I shifted in disbelief. "What?! Nanny, why didn't you wake me up?" I vocalize in annoyance, irked deep inside. She must have knocked at my door, but I played music to ignore it—what a waste of opportunity. "Why are you acting like that? You could talk to her at school, though." She beams unconsciously. My chest felt like it was going to explode. Anika went to me, but I was asleep. What the heck?! Shit! I was suddenly disgusted with myself. "I'm so sorry. My bad," I apologized for my impulsive behavior. Nanny helped me reheat the food I too
[JAZ AMANDA POV] My day was okay, not until this new girl showed up. She seems close to Anika, and I loathe it. "Good morning, class!" Ms. Gonzales greeted us. "As you can see, we have a new transferee. Ms. Gwen Stacy." She stated, pointing at Gwen. Seeing her on that chair makes me revolt. Ms. Gonzales suddenly fell silent and seemed to be thinking of something or wanted to tell us. Shit! Our project. We are curious about whose group she intends to insert this girl. Oof! No! Not in us. Please, oh God in heaven, bear with me. I felt I was gonna cry, and it was vexatious. "For the project, take Ms. Gwen Stacy in your group, Ms. Amanda." Oh, fuck! I swear in my thoughts. What the heck is happening today?I thought it would be great. Finally, I realized Anika appreciated what I did, calling me many times, going to my house, and inviting me to lunch with her. Everything was coming into place, but suddenly, this newbie emerged.This Gwen Stacy was ruining it all. Ahh! I was screamin
[NARRATOR]"Jaz, let's go?" Anika said as she stood to approach Jaz when the class was over. She was excited to have time with Jaz so they could fix their misunderstanding, but sadly, Gwen seemed like want to get along too. "Where are you guys going? Can I come with you?" Anika got confused hearing Jaz."Yes, better go with Gwen so you can reunite. I remember I still have work to do in the library, and we also have a meeting with the class presidents." Jaz chose to lie. Suddenly she preferred not to be around Anika. "Wait! We already agreed earlier," Anika interrupted. "My bad, Anika. Perhaps next time. Bye!" waving her hand as she walks away. Anika was left dumbfounded. "Come on, Anika. Take me around this school. We haven't seen each other for a long ago. Look at you, and you're still pretty." Gwen stated as she hauled Anika with her. [JAZ AMANDA POV]Here's what I've been waiting for, and it's time to breathe. Finally, I can get away with Anika for a while.I'm a bit annoyed.
[ANIKA HODGENS POV]I was annoyed with Jaz's sudden change of mind. I thought we could talk and start all over again. So stupid, I was going to chase and go with her, but then I saw her with someone else. I waited for that guy to leave, but they walked together. She should have just told me she would be having lunch with her boyfriend instead of making up lies. Meeting, ah! "Come on! Is their food delicious here?" It was Gwen. She still hasn't left, even making her feel I'm not interested in going with her. Right now, I want to smoke. Why does Jaz have to lie to me? That was the most I hated, liars like my parents for not telling me the truth about their separation and having a new family. Even Gwen got a nonstop mouth. I got no choice but to accompany her. She is very talkative and never runs out of stories. I just nodded even though I didn't understand what she was saying. I'm still preoccupied with Jaz lying earlier. When we returned to the classroom, Jaz was not there yet. M
[JAZ AMANDA POV] I didn't expect Anika to pull me over. I could have refused and avoided it, but I just let her hold my hand. Maybe I wanted that too. She didn't let go until we got to where I caught her smoking. Anika released one and then lit it. She started smoking."Stop that! That's not good for your health!" I took it out from her mouth, threw and stepped on it."Oh! My bad. I thought you smoked too.." Anika smirk."What's your problem? Why did you bring me here?" I said in disgust. I'm not in the mood to argue, but here we are. "What's wrong with you? You suddenly changed your mind yesterday." I can sense the annoyance in her voice."What is this all about, Anika?" I asked, ensuring it was about yesterday for not going with her."You agreed to have lunch with me, then suddenly changed your mind..""Ahh! So that's the issue. My god, Anika. Then let's have lunch now!" I made it sounds offensive."Nevermind! Your boyfriend might be looking for you.." "He is not my boyfriend! Ok