Love At First Argument (Law student series#1)

CHAPTER 6

Warning⚠️:
This part contains
mental health issue

It's been months since hindi na kami nag babangayan ni Kade. Though, we still argue but only when it comes to class recitations or anything about our studies. Nothing more, nothing less. We stayed at each other's place, our realms, the world of competition.

“What are you thinking, bii?” It was Soleia's voice that made me come back into reality. I am overthinking again.

“Nothing, just about our recitation earlier.” I answered. Of course false, why would I tell her that I was thinking about how I and Kade the past few months. She will tease me!

“Girl, dzuh! You won over him again. Ano namang iniisip mo tungkol doon? Worried ka dahil natalo siya?” Kumunot naman ang noo ko. Huh?? Why would I? Winning over him is such a relief. It feels like I am on cloud nine.

“Naur, I would never be worried. Besides, I know to myself that I will always win over him.” I answered.

But, I was wrong. After the results of our grades, I froze as I saw the list of top students. I froze in pain. He is the first! Why on earth am I on the second list?! I aced every recitation, and I know to myself I also did the same to my test papers. What the hell?! This must be wrong!
I immediately grabbed my things and walked towards the school's office.

“Good morning, Judge Autida. I have a claim to address.” Our school dean's a judge, and I know to myself she won't let me state my claim without reasons with evidence.

“Before I will let you address that, show me your evidence.” There, she said it. I fiercely handed my records of everything.

This is not a time to smile because I need that position, I should be the first!

“Your examination scores are not here? This is not enough. Wala kang patunay na mas mataas ang scores mo kay Mr. Lopez. Paano kung mas mataas ang scores mo sa recitations ay mas mataas sakaniya sa exam? And it's enough para lamangan ang final grade ninyo.” Said by her. Damn! I'm so dumb! Bakit kasi hindi ko kinuha ang papers ko last week na sinasabi ni Attorney San Jose?

“Uh... J-Judge—” I wasn't able to finish my words when the great Thaddeus Kade Lopez entered the office. Is he here to laugh at my face that he's the first? After all my sacrifice, it was all thrown into nothing just because of him.

“It's bad to enter a Judge office without knocking and a proper greeting Mr. Lopez. What do you want?” He is panting and handed a paper to Judge Autida.

“Examination records? This is for what?” Nagugulohang tanong ng Judge. Ako rin po, nagugulohan, ano ba talagang pakay nito? And why does he have the examination scores?

“Adira is the top one. I don't deserve that position, mas mataas po ang score niya saakin.” Wika nito. Huh?? Bakit may copy siya ng scores ko? And what is he trying to imply? Na isampal saakin na pinagpipilitan ko na ako ang maging first? Showing that evidence for me to feel embarrassed??

“What do you mean, Mr. Lopez? Bakit ka may kopya ng examination scores ko?” Lumingon ito saakin at umupo sa harap ko.

“As your competitor, I should be aware para malaman ko saan ka mahina.” Wow? Talaga? Eh magaling ako sa lahat.

“I excel in everything, what weaknesses ba hawak mo? Bawal fake sa batas sis.” Malditang sagot ko. The judge is looking at us with curious looks but she then changes her aura into something new that I know would disappoint me.