Janelle's POV
I have never thought of having so much haters at Columban College when in fact I was the most cherished person in my previous school. It all started at my history class. One of my classmates got insecured when I happen to be the star during the class. She felt like I was stealing her spot. Rumors started to go around school saying that I was a slut and all that. Because of the depression, I ended up dropping out although I was months close to graduation.
MONTHS AFTER
"No Sir, I am only here to enroll my niece and nephew" I said hesitantly.
"Having that A and E certificate is not as good as having your own highschool diploma. Think of it this way. 'It's like hitting two birds in one stone'. I am very much willing to put you in the star section because of your brains"said the principal.
Offer accepted
I studied in that public school of Natefield.
Although I was that new girl. I felt very much welcomed by my schoolmates. I always have these admirers outside the door asking for my name though they already know it. I didn't gave much attention to them because all I wanted was to finish highschool with good grades. I don't even want to be linked to those people who had no brain and those who wanted to have me to boosten their ego until one day I have overheard about the 'highschool heartthrob'. There was an urge with me. I wanted to have him. I never really saw him but I wanted to have him. Ironic but true.
Then until I have learned that he already has a girlfriend.
"What?! That girl that looks like the 'starwax floorwax' commercial model. Like 'eeew' doesn't he have any taste? You are look way better than that Rio" I told her truthfully. Rio had that obsessive crush on Chris. I stood silent on what I have felt but we both hated that Mikaella girl because all she does was brag about Chris. I then focused myself on the second most talked about boy in school. He was my classmate. I was attracted to him since I have settled my eye on him and he did too. He usually sings songs to me during our free time. All I did was laugh and sing along. I was so happy. Until one day I heared that Michael was a playboy. I got hurt and didn't talked to him for a month.
"May I please excuse Ms. Rio" said by an unfamiliar voice. I turned around and shocked on what I saw. He was like an angel in my eyes. It was like I was being pulled by his gravity. I gotta know him. Is he? Is he Chris? This is the first time that I have seen him. Now I knew why the girls go crazy over him. But wait. Why was he here? I saw him spoke to Rio outside the classroom and ended the conversation by giving her a colored paper that I have suspected to be a letter.
She came back to my side freaking out. "Oh my gosh! You wouldn't believe this! Chris just asked me to read his poem and put a comment and signature to it. It was for his filipino project" I stood still motionless without a word. "I think he likes me" Rio said. No please no! I cant be seing this. This isn't true. Why not me? Why her? Am I not attractive to his eyes? I am far more better than her considering my looks and knowledge capacity. The only thing I don't have was the perfect body. I was somewhat of chubby. That was after getting my second crown on a beauty contest.
Days have passed and it seems like Chris and Mikaella were getting cold to eachother.
"Janelle! Is it true? Chris and Mikaella is almost splitting up? Hah! I think Chris felt that he was really made for me" said Rio "Or maybe because Mikaella has tons of boyfriends and did that because Christian wouldn't give in to her sexual desire." I exclaimed. "She's such a S**T" said Rio. Laughter filled the air.
THE BELL RANG
Oh no! It was time for CAT. I grabbed my bag and rushed into the field and searched for my platoon as I tied my hair up.
Whew! Finally it was over. Time to go home. I only walked from school to get home. I live near the school I was going to. Suddenly, I can hear a group of boys following me. There were 8 of them. We all go to the same school. One of them spoke up. "Hi Janelle! Mind if I walk you home?" he said. I turned my head at the side and looked at the guy beside me. I was about to say 'no' for an answer until I saw Chris's angelic face. Oh, it was Chris' bestfriend whom I am talking to. I smiled and said 'yes' and said nothing after.
Later on, it was Chris who was beside me.
