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6|𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞

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~Zirachi Joy Mark~

Z  I  R  A  C  H  I

Surviving the boring morning assembly afterwards classes was a tormenting experience. Because it seems I'm the new subject of discussion on every student's mouth.

Things got worst when I arrived at the cafeteria, I should have declined when Deja proposed lunch at the cafeteria, instead I reluctantly followed her here and now regret was my case.

I felt a lumpy substance form in my throat threatening it's way out, I swallowed it back and during that process I caught something, or better someone.

His gaze sent chills down my spine, the impassiveness in his eyes glistened like a mirror staring into my soul and his face was one I doubt I could ever forget.

Beside him was the she devil, the reason for my problems. She held his arm and when she noticed his attention diverted, she slowly followed his gaze and her eyes rested on me spitting venoms and hate, at that moment I broke the stare.

"I have a special seat saved at the very end" Deja said, pointing towards the seat. It was hard spotting the table which she kept because the place was so filled up, suddenly someone waved from afar calling I and Deja's attention, she responded by waving back.

"That's Kenneth, he's a friend. Just wait for me I'll get the drinks and snacks. Remind me, meat pie or burger?" She asked,

"Meat pie, please" I replied, and that was all it took for her as she scurried towards the snacks counter.

I walked towards the table which had up to five seats.

"Hi" I greeted, sitting down and trying my best to feel comfortable.

"Oh I'm Kenneth"

"Nice name, I'm Zirachi" I said, fiddling with the hem of my skirt with heads down and not meeting his scrutinizing gaze.

"You sound nervous, why?" He questioned while chuckling, then I noticed his side dimple. I felt the urge to smile because his smile was so contagious like that of Siyoona. And momentarily my lips curved into a smile, I didn't miss his amazed reaction as he burst into laughter.

"What's amusing you Kenneth?" Deja arrived with two trays each containing the same order of meat pie and Sprite.

"And when did you start taking soft drinks?" Kenneth responded with yet another question.

Deja settled down handing me one of the tray as I thanked her, more like muttering a 'thank you'.

"I decided to give it a try, so back to my question what's the reason you were laughing?" Deja pestered further.

Is the reason that necessary?

"Zirachi smiled and damn it felt intriguing like whenever Kambili smiles, that's if she ever did throughout Purple Hibiscus" He said, trying to recall something while I wondered, Who is Kambili ?

"Purple Hibiscus?" Deja responded in a questionable tone. "I can't remember the storyline too, and funnily enough I read that book two years ago."Deja laughed, opening her Sprite and gulping some contents.