WHAT ABOUT NOW

CHAPTER THREE

I woke up at 6:30 am. I turned on the radio on my desk and started getting ready for school. It was dim outside it looks like it's gonna rain, as I heard on the radio forecast 80% showers the whole day.

I headed to my walk in closet and started figuring out what to wear. Hmmm? I put on my black leather slim fit pants, baby blue v neck top, my raincoat and black ankle boots. I tied my hair in a bun and headed downstairs for breakfast.

"Good morning sweetheart, would you like some scrambled eggs as well?" Mom greeted me while putting english muffins and breakfast sausage on my plate. Max is already eating when I sat down on the table.

"Sure mom, thank you! Good morning everybody!" I mused feeling in a good mood.

"Jasper came by 30 minutes ago, his dad got him a new car, you don't need to pick him up. He says he was trying to reach your cell it was off." Max smirked at me.

"Huh, kids these days changing cars like it's just nothing." Dad blurted.

"That's what happens when you're rich!" Max grinned at me.

I ate in silence still thinking about what happened last night. I finished my breakfast and hopped in my car in less than 10 minutes it started pouring hard. As usual it is hard to drive when it's raining. Had to be really careful, other than slippery road some drivers also drive really slow which causes more traffic.

Upon arriving at University of Michigan I parked my car next to a beetle which has eyelashes on the headlights. Seriously? I am a girl, but that car accessory doesn't really look that cool. I opened my see thru umbrella and grabbed my stuff heading for my locker. Scanning the area I saw Anne walking with a guy on a gray hoodie his arms around her. I didn't bother yelling since the sound of the rain is louder than my voice. Speaking of Anne I need to speak to her later on about that Jasper project in my head. She liked him since she first saw him this would be a good idea to match them. Whatever feelings I have for Jasper it should fade away in time. We're better off as friends.

I just got off my Calculus class with Sheena and Jasper is nowhere in sight. After Laboratory class I went to the cafeteria to look for Anne. After too many bumps on the crowded place I finally found Anne sitting on the corner and smooching with the same guy on a gray hoodie.

"Anne!" I waved and went to approach them. They both turned and I was surprised to see that the guy on the gray hoodie was none other than Darren. Are they an item? They both looked at me and Sheena awkwardly as they scooted to the left to give us more space.

"So are you guys together?" I asked nosily. "Not really." Anne stated. Darren looked hurt. Anne is really pretty with her long lock of brunette hair she is slim and curvy. Darren on the other hand has blond curly hair. The Ryan Philippe look a like.

"I have English class in five minutes I better head back see you guys later." Darren waved at us and patted Anne's shoulder quickly grabbing his stuff on the table. I waited until he's out of sight, and took the opportunity to talk one on one with Anne as Sheena stood up to get her meal.

"Why the attitude Anne?" I annoyingly asked her.

"I have no idea what are you talking about."

"Clearly, you know, you were just kissing Darren and you just blew him off just like that?"

"Well, we are not officially dating if that's what you wanna know."

"You told me you are in love with Jasper, then why lead Darren on?"

"You know Dana, you should get out of your shell and do what I do. It's fun and very liberating talking about looking for other options."

"Ok. I am not like you. I don't want to hurt people's feelings and I am afraid of losing them. Obviously it's not on your vocabulary, then don't count on me acting as a bridge for you and Jasper!" I stood up and grabbed Sheena's arm who was very surprised and dragged her out of the cafeteria leaving Anne speechless.