Life of Problems

chapter 70

Hey sister, called Joe as l was waiting for him in one corner of the ground.

Come here you lazy ass ,l said angrily. You're fifteen minutes late, do you realize that!

Come on, he said smiling ,why are you being so strict?

I sighed. I have something serious to talk about.

Okay ,he said looking at me.

You need to go there with me and settle everything up, understand? We can't allow it to go like this anymore.

Go where? asked Joe startled. What are you talking about?Are you coming? I asked annoyed.

But....come ,l started walking. But where are we going? he asked while following me.

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Argggh! Where did the diary go! I surely put it here, said Jiya irritatedly rummaging through her books.

Why did you bring me here! Let me go, she heard voices outside her tent.

You two are being damn irritating, l said pulling him by his arms. You're gonna make it up with her today ,got it? No excuses allowed.

But sister....l pushed him inside when Jiya suddenly came out. They bumped into each other.What the hell! Jiya said annoyed.

I quickly escaped the place and disappeared behind trees.

See, said Joe quickly, l didn't come here willingly. She just....l mean Ema dragged me here. Don't worry, l am leaving. He turned to walk out.

Hey, long time no see, said Jiya hesitantly from behind.

He turned. We met in class today, don't you remember? We sat in the same desk.

I mean, she said becoming aware, long time no talk. Would you like to talk a little with me?

Me? asked Joe pointing a finger at himself.

I don't see anyone else here, said Jiya coldly. Will you come in?

Can l? asked Joe again.

It's the school's property, don't you remember? That's what you said when you first came here, Jiya entered the tent saying it. Joe followed.

Anything? asked Joe nervously.Well.....l just.... don't leave your friends, said Jiya looking up eagerly.

Sorry?

I know that you're planning to leave this place. Don't do that, they need you, said Jiya slowly.

And how do you know that? Don't tell me! You stole my diary?

Why the hell will l do that? See, Jiya's voice turned a little soft, everyone is struggling with their 

lives right now. And you are the one who has always motivated them. How can you even think to leave when they're at this bad shapes? Don't you have any responsibility or conscience?

What about you? asked Joe in a low voice. I can tell you haven't slept well for long. Don't you need me as well?

You really don't have to worry about me, said Jiya in a low voice. As you know, l can take care of.....

Liar! Joe said in a quiet but weirdly intense voice. You say you can take care of yourself? I can see how much care you have taken. You will die but never ask for help! Why? Your ego hurts?