Life of Problems

chapter 31

Hufff.... Nick laid flat on his bed. Can't believe we really finished the whole school. Every part of my body is hurting now, he sounded very tired.

Joe and Jwel were no better. But they managed sitting on their chairs.

So, Jwel said jokingly, still planning to go out tonight? Or it's cancelled.

Tonight? fake cried Nick. Maybe l will lay down here for a week, oh! Poor me.

Let me remind that you need to attend your school tomorrow morning,so you can't lay down for a week, Joe said jokingly though tired. We need to postpone our plan, call Ema and inform.

I am not moving an inch, you call,Nick said irritatedly.

Oyyy..we all did the work together. Why do you think that l will want to move? Joe said stubbornly. I am not moving either.

You still have energy to quarrel? Jwel scolded. I am calling, alright? Lazy ass both of you!

Alright brother, we don't mind, Nick and Joe said together. Thanks for the call

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  Jiya.l called pathetically.

Jiya turned,she was sitting in her chair. She looked much better than us two.

My phone is ringing in my desk , can you please.. okay ,she said. She brought the phone and handed it.

Hey Ema, said the caller. We are postponing our plan for some days. We will let you know the next date soon, alright? Jwel asked.

Isn't it obvious brother? Let's take some time to recover. Rest well all of you.

Alright then. Good night ,the call ended.

What? Kathy asked who was laying beside me.

Jwel called. The plan is postponed.

Surely it will be. Who will expect us to go out today? It was a horrible day, wasn't it? Kathy said. The history class will be more horrible for us from today l suppose. As mam is damn angry with us.

I am sorry, Jiya said in a low voice. All the trouble I gave you today...no, Kathy interrupted.  

'You are not responsible for this at all. We all knew what was coming after we criticize mam, we did it in our own will. Don't blame yourself. You didn't force us, right?'

She's right,l said. 'We couldn't do anything to save you from punishment, but at least,we could share it and that's what we did. Don't feel guilty. We are just feeling a little tired but still happy that we did it for you. So, you too be happy.'

Why..Jiya hesitated. Why did you guys do that for me?

Friendship goal sister, that's what called friendship, Kathy said trying to sound thoughtfull.

So... you guys....count me as your friend?

Obviously we do, l assured. At least, I do.

Me also, said Kathy quickly.

Jiya didn't say anything more, just lowered her head. Was there a smile on her face?