Aranya

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CHAPTER Two

"Oh Miss Pearls you're here" the man says with enthusiasm "I've been waiting for your arrival, please sit"

"Good day sir" I simply say not acknowledging the other guy's presence

"Everything is prepared for you to start class and your first class is about to start so I wish you good luck on your first day here and really hope you enjoy your stay here"

I nod "thank you sir" I say standing up. I grab my bag walking out of the office.

Yes I stated earlier that I've never had a boyfriend. It's just my wish, I wish I never had one and don't plan on getting one. I sigh standing in front of the door of my new class, I close my eyes trying to let my headache settle a bit.

"Excuse me" a voice say beside me.

I turn not getting the chance to see the guy, he hurriedly walks past me into the class. I can swear the voice is very familiar..... familiar to that of my first mistake.

I brush the thoughts away telling myself I'm mistaken. I compose myself trying to ignore the pounding in my head as I enter the class.

I walk to where the teacher stood and all eyes were on me. This doesn't bother me at all I'm used to this introduction cause it's a constant ritual for me since I've changed school multiple times. Right from kindergarten till this my final year in high school I've done this introduction a lot at different schools.

"Hello please introduce yourself to the class" the teacher says smiling warmly at me

I nod turning to the whole class. I scan the class my eyes meets his. He's here I was right he's the one who passed by me earlier at the door. The mistake I've long forgotten well I'm a drama queen so maybe I'm exaggerating this situation but he hurt me so he's my mistake.

How is he also in this school. I take in deep breaths

"Miss Pearls?" The teacher calls to bring back my attention

I maintain my pose trying to make sure I don't acknowledge his presence. "Hello. I'm Aranya Pearls" I say making my introduction brief. I nod at the teacher and walk to a vacant seat by the window and I'm glad it's also at the back.

I drop my bag on my table ignoring his stares, he's watching me and I know it. He's sitting on the chair at the same row as me. I'm going to make his presence not affect me he's just going to be like everyone else in my eyes......strangers.

The class door opens and the guy I saw at the principal's office earlier rushed in

"Mister Parker? You're late again" the teacher frowns at the guy

"My sincere apologise ma'am, I was with the principal" he says with a smile. I look away from him to my bag minding my business.

"Don't make excuses for your mistakes Mister Parker, to your sit" I hear the teacher order

I look up to see the guy coming towards me. Why is he coming to my direction, I look away bringing out my notepad from bag. He sits beside me with a smile

"I finally have partner" I hear him say

I didn't react to it instead I keep my attention on the teacher. It's English so it's going to be a joint class.

"I missed your introduction so I didn't get your name" the Parker guy says and I know he's talking to me

"Sorry about that" I say without looking at him. I'm used to having seats to myself I failed to notice everyone has partners here.

"So can you do me the honour of telling me" he says and I know his attention is on me but mine is on the teacher

I didn't plan to talk to anyone even if someone at all speaks to me I'd coldly push the person away

"Mister Parker we're in a class" I state maintaining my cool and still not looking at him

"It's Austen"

"Good" I simply say taking my notes.

Soon the class comes to an end I stand up with my bag walking out of the class. I walk down the hallway feeling suffocated, it has only been one class. A firm hand grips my arm pulling me to a corner

I look up to meet his eyes the eyes I loved to look at, the eyes I used to get lost in. I particularly loved his eyes, to me they were like the stars in the dark sky but now isn't the time to think of this, what does he want.

I look down at his hand on my arm. I particularly dislike people touching me except my mom no one is permitted to touch me as far as I'm concerned I own my body so strangers can't touch me and he's now a stranger to me.

I release my arm from his hold. "Who do you think you are to touch me" I ask firmly

"I'm sorry about that but I'm surprised you're here" he says coolly maintaining his usual firm posture

"Okay" I huff walking away

"Aranya" he calls catching up with me "why are you like this"

I stop walking and turn to look at him "I have to get something to the principal so your company ends here" I coldly say turning to the principal's office direction

I enter the principal's office and bang the door on his face. I turn to look at the principal with a fake smile I have no intention of being here at all

"What a pleasant surprise Miss Pearls, do you need anything?" He asks with his hug grin on

"No I guess I lost my way goodbye sir" I quickly say and walk out. I sigh when I noticed he's gone.

I quickly walk down trying to get to my next class as soon as possible. He really has the guts to ask me why I'm like this. Oh leaving me without talking to me feels right to him so he expect he can come in and walk out anytime. I scoff out loud he's really a joker.

"Hey" I hear someone call. I'm not the only one walking through this path and my name is certainly not hey so I ignore the call

"Hey" the person catches up and I realize it's me that's being called. I stop to see my partner from my class earlier

"I give it to you, you're a pretty fast walker" he says trying to catch his breath

"I'm honoured" I say simply continuing my walk

He walks alongside with me "so can I get your name now"

"Aranya"

"Wow it sounds rare and also a nice name for a pretty girl like you" he tells me

I flash him a really brief smile and face back forward

"Mind if I give you a tour round" he offers

I shake my head in disaffirm " I don't need one" I decline cause it's true I honestly don't need a tour and certainly don't want a company around me

"Oh so do you know Mason" he ask. He's referring to him....the guy who abandoned me

"Why do you ask"

"He was staring at you the whole time in class and I thought you two know each other" he points out

This I noticed myself too in class but of course it shouldn't bother me. "He might know me but I don't know him"

"Hmmm" he nods "I see you've got yourself an admirer then"

I choke on my saliva and start coughing at his remark.

"Are you okay?" He asks with worry in his voice. He puts his hands on my back trying to calm me

He's the second one touching me against my will again. I brush his hands off me putting myself back to my firm posture. "I'm fine, I have to head to my next class now"

"Oh good we have same class" he tells me smiling

Seems I can't push him away, he keeps coming right back. I let out my false smile as he follows me. It didn't take long for us to get there and when we did I met him there too and by him I mean Mason......Mason Williams the one who left me.....

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