Secrets, Lies, and Deception

Chapter 20 - Exams and The Answer

Today's Monday of the first week of September. It's also the first exam week, and I know that I really have to get good grades to have enough points if I falter in the next grading period.

I woke up early, around quarter to six o'clock in the morning. Somehow my sleep was really lovely. Yesterday was a blast - an unexpected one at that. Nate and I spent the entire day at his apartment and watched different movies from the Romance genre to Horror films. Nate was a bit of a scaredy-cat, and I laughed most of the time watching the last film we watched together.

Since it's examination week, all students are required to wear the proper uniform. I wore a white long sleeve for the inner, and over it is our University coat is navy blue with a silver lining on its hems. The school's logo is plastered on the left side of our chest proudly placed to recognize you as a student of Greenfield University. It's kinda funny how we are called Greenfield, but our uniforms are in blue. Haha!

As I finished preparing myself for school, I checked my things inside my bag if I already got everything I need to slay the exams. I even made a checklist last night before going to bed to make sure I don't forget anything.

"Okay, I got everything I need," I said gleefully. I never had embraced a morning like this. I feel thrilled that it worries me.

When I left the apartment, Mom wasn't around. I don't even think twice to care where she is. She has been absent since I don't know--most of my life.

Mrs. Gibbs greeted me with a 'good morning' as I walked past her door. She gave me a brown bag. I checked what was inside, and it was boxes of pancakes, fresh fruits, and a bottle of cold milk.

"Mrs. Gibbs! You didn't have to," I said while hugging her to give my appreciation.

"Well, you know, you've been good to me, and you're almost like a daughter to me, so it's no biggie! Go on before you arrive late for school," she said. Patting my back, telling me to move fast.

"Thank you! I will," I said, waving her goodbye as I tried to catch up with the elevator before it closed.

I rode the bus for a change going to school since I still have time to spare. The streets look different in my perspective. It seems like it has a gleam of kindness and love. What is wrong with me?

Well, one thing that hasn't changed is how people will still be walking by the road, either busy running or talking over the phone and how the vehicle emits pollutants. The world ain't doing shit about it. Protests and campaigns here and there, but it seems like it's all for the likes, shares, and comments. Stupid media!

Anyways, no need to get worked up by something like that. It's a great start to the week. I feel good and happy. I think I can definitely ace the exams. After twenty minutes, I arrived at the back gate of the University, where I have to go through the garden area first before getting to the main buildings. When I hopped off the bus, a familiar guy in his uniform was standing just beside the bus stop sign looking at his watch.

"Good morning!" I said, jumping right in front of him then tilting my head to catch his gaze. A smile was painted over my lips, and so does his.

"Good morning," he said with a smile. He messed my hair a little bit like I was his younger sister.

"Hey!! That took me a long time to fix my hair, and you just ruined it in a matter of seconds," I said, giving a smack on his shoulder.

"And to whom are you trying to look so gorgeous in the morning?" he asked, forcing me to stop what I'm doing as his arms were both placed on my shoulders. Our eyes locked. His amber eyes were glistening as the sun hit a part of it. How did he manage to capture my heart so smoothly?