The Life of Renn Alrose: The Complete Petals

Chapter 3 - The Gift

SYRRA 

"Oh, right... Sorry..."

They both quieted down after I told them we were in the library, but it was entertaining while it lasted.

"It's fine... Let's just spend our time studying here." As I said that, something clicked in my head like I almost forgot I needed to tend to something.

"Ah, wait... I forgot something. I'll head to the classroom." I quickly headed to our classroom.

As I arrived, I opened my bag and looked for it.

"(Where is it...)" I searched every nook and cranny in my bag to make sure I didn't forget it. If I lost it today, the opportunity may never arrive again.

And I found it. A small present, tightly gift-wrapped in all my savings for 3 years... I'm relieved to find it here in my bag. I was afraid I'd either lose it or forget to pack it in my bag.

"Oh. Fancy seeing you here, Syrra." As I heard a voice behind me, I panicked and almost dropped the present. Luckily I caught the present before it landed on the floor for anyone to pick up.

I looked behind me to see Sir C entering with a smile.

"Did I scare you?" He asked.

"N-No, sir... I was more surprised than scared to hear you!" As I answered, he pointed to the gift.

"Who's it for?" Well, I trust Sir C. He was also present back then, so I was okay with telling him.

"It's a thank you gift for Renn. I thought I'd save up and repay him for all his generosity towards me." I looked at the present with a smile.

"How thoughtful... You are going to pay him back with a gift. Although small, it's the thought that counts. Renn would love this gift from you." Well, he loves any gift. Renn has a lot of interests, and I know some of them by heart.

"Agreed." I smiled, but then it faded. There's something in my mind I've been meaning to ask Sir C I never gave it much thought until now.

"Something the matter? Want to get something off your chest?" I looked at Sir C and took a deep breath.

"I... Want to know where you were after you brought the three boys." Sir C looked at me with a smile in response.

"Ah... As much as I wanted to treat Renn for being a good pupil, it was getting rather late. So I sent him home. But maybe I'd invite him, you, and even the transferee to dinner at a restaurant some time." He said as he started writing important details on the board. Wait, he wanted to treat him and the two of us?

"But sir! Isn't that too much?! I might not be able to pay for the food there!" I was slightly getting terrified. When it came to spending, I'm on a budget. So, eating at some restaurant is not ideal for me!

"Don't worry, Renn would be paying for that matter. He said that if ever I invite him some time again in the future, he'll be paying for everything. I'm not a heavy eater, so not much money will be spent. That is until he suggested bringing you two along." So it was him who invited us...

I felt like crying again.

"He's such a blessing... He helped me up when I was down... At my lowest... I really am sure to repay his kindness one day... I can't repay it with this gift, but I am willing to show him how much I appreciate him so much..." I hugged the present as I wiped my tears.