Wishing for the Miracle of my life

10. Hoping for something hopeless

It's almost two weeks since our play now. Everything went so perfectly and I'm happy that our seniors liked the modified story of our group. Ya... the most heart-touching part was when Ms. Helen suddenly called me and Jewel on stage to appreciate our teamwork and friendship. It was so overwhelming for me. I was proud of my make-up skills too. Ms. Helen called Jewel and me separately on stage after everyone had exited the auditorium. She overheard Juleka and my conversation in the make-up room. She loved the way we both handled the situation independently with our trust, friendship and talent. She even mentioned and appreciated my make-up skills with a twinkle in her eyes.

Jewel was pretty comfortable with Lucas that day. But now, everything is back to the pavilion. I don't know if I should be happy about it or not. Nevermind. So basically, nothing's changed after that. Jewel still defies all the science laws, Lucas still jokes and teases around but we are chill about it and more used to it now, and lastly, I am still that cool outstanding girl. Haha. Silly me! The only thing changed is, as the Ball is done. So sadly, no extra practice time is there now. It used to be so much fun out there, practising and acting out everything. Even teachers were more focused on program preparation than on academics! But now, everything is back to how it was originally.

But... today... I am feeling something different...something unusual. My heart is beating fast like... Like it is afraid of something. Something that will crush my heart. .... But why? I don't know, but this feeling doesn't give me a good vibe. Oh God, what's it now?

(1st March, 2019)

"Hey...Jewel! This academic year is about to end. We are going to the next grade in 2 months.", I said resting my chin on the table, bored by the thought.

"Ya... the year went so quickly, didn't it?", she replied without taking her eyes off her book.

"I don't want these long vacations!", I cried out thinking I won't be able to see Lucas again for a long time.

"What the hell...? Who wouldn't wish for vacations, girl? Are you okay?", she asked, suddenly staring at me, amazed. Oh no! I messed up, damn it!

"Uh...what I mean is... ya!! I won't be able to meet you, my Jewel. My life without you becomes like a flower without fragrance!", I said with puppy eyes.

"Aww... really? All this love... for me?", she said, turning to me, playing along. Now, what should I even tell her, that I don't want vacations to see my crush, Lucas? Haha. Of course not! But, my life seriously becomes incomplete without her! My Jewel, I love her!

"Yes, Jewel!!!", I smirked. She giggled back. Math class started, and my mood went off again! I hate maths, but no escape! One of the harshest truths of life is, you have to solve the problems of a subject called 'maths' and he has so many problems that the whole world, from a small 5-year-old child to an old man, is involved in solving his freaking never-ending problems. I hate it! Anyway, I went back to my place and started to focus. Argh! How boring!

(During Lunch)

"Did you hear about Ken? I heard something unbelievable about him!", said Jane Wilson.

"Nah, I didn't. What's it about? Something spicy news, huh?" I smirked pausing my munching on food.

"He is dating a girl from our class!", she whispered in excitement.

"What the f... What do you mean? Do both of them actually like each other? Girlfriend- Boyfriend thingy?", Juleka asked in confusion.

"I wonder who idiot liked him back, lol! Maybe she is blind, not to see his cow-ish behaviour, haha."