Game Of Chess ICOMPLETED

CHAPTER 20: Just rumors

As soon as I entered my classroom everybody's attention suddenly came to me.

" Aira! Why are you not in your uniform? Mrs. Winter will sermon you all day. "

Beverly warned. Wearing a uniform is strictly implemented in this school and all teachers are all strict about this.

" Yes, I know. That's why I'm preparing to be scolded right now."

I said irritated and just sits down.

" You are so unlucky sitting here in front. "

She added as she started playing her game on her phone again. Anthony came inside much livelier than before.

" Goodmor- . . . why are you not on your uniform "

He said curiously while looking at me from head to toe.

" Long story. "

I just said getting Beverly's long jacket on her desk to cover my clothing. My teachers came by and by and they all scolded me like there's no tomorrow. I didn't explain everything to them as I know they won't believe me just like the guard and Taylor do. After school, I met Zach and he looks at my clothing like the others do.

" Yes, I know. I have been scolded a lot already so please don't add up. "

I said annoyed before he could even say a word.

" Aira! "

Anthony suddenly yelled and approached me. They both had eye contact but it ends soon when Anthony looks at me.

" I wanted to talk to you. "

Anthony said. I just looked at Zach asking permission and he just nodded.

We went on the stairs where no one is walking and then talked.

" I'm the reason you're not wearing your uniform right? "

He asked with guilt.

" Huh? I don't think so. Some girls just took a prank on me and did it."

I just said in which I really think of.

" No, it's really my fault. One crew from my condo took a picture of you coming out from my condo and all my fans went crazy about it."

He said with sorry eyes.

" What? But we're just solid classmates. What are they crazy about? "

I asked very shocked.

" It's a showbiz thing. I'm really sorry. . . don't worry I'll make a way to clear the misunderstanding."

He promised.

" It's okay. Just let me know if I could do anything. "

I suggested since I know it's a really big issue.

" Thanks. . . but may I ask something personal?"

He asked

" Yes, what is it. "

I just said.

" Is it true that you and Zach are dating? "

He asked really curious.

" No. That's just a rumor. Why'd ya asked? "

" Really? I won't spread if it really is true. "

He asked again.

" But it's the truth we have no relationship. "

I assured him but he still seems unconvinced.

" But why is he always fetching you after dismissal. "

He asked again.

" Ah about that . . . we are actually. . . having our own research slash proposal we want to present to the principal about the school's improvement. "

I lied which made him convinced.

" Ohhh. That is why. "

" Uhm well yeah. . . any other question. "

I asked.

" Oh, nothing. Let's go back now I guess you both are still busy with your research. "

He just said as he smiles at me.

" Okay. "

I went near Zach who is patiently waiting for me.

" Goodbye Aira! See you tomorrow?"

Anthony said as he waves at me.

" What did you talk about? "

Zach asked.

" Nothing. No favors about asking my personal lives remember? "

I said reminding him about the contract.

" Whatever "

He just said and starts walking away.

" So what's the favor today. "

I asked excitedly.

" Nothing hard just clean the rooftop of the old building. "

" But the rooftop is made of galvanized iron sheets!. Don't tell me I'll climb that three story building just to clean it! "

I said overreacting.

" Just kidding. "

He said as he chuckles.

" That is so not a good joke. "

I just said irritated. I almost think he'll really let me do it.

" Chill a bit. We'll only help the school's Carpenter to paint the new bookshelf stand. . . then after it, you clean the pool "

He just said as we headed to the library's backyard.