FLOWER

CHAPTER 6.5

Nasturcja is giving me a hard time. She gives me a whole range of preparations for a boxing lesson. As if she couldn't go in make-up done in the morning. She finally decides that he shouldn't wait for her anymore and just go. I'm leaving too late anyway. She catches up with me outside the gym, all out of breath.

- How could you not wait for me?

- You're joking. We have an appointment for a specific time. And we're already five minutes late. Get ready earlier next time.

- Now you're mad at me. - I don't feel like arguing with her. She's angry as a cat. I enter the building. - You won't even talk to me anymore.

- I understand everything. But really, your appearance during boxing classes is not a priority. - She snorts, offended at me.

Before we argue, I go straight to the guys who are propping up the plowed mattress. With her arms folded around her chest, Lian treats the Nasturtiums with a frosty gaze.

- NASA late. One push-up for every minute.

- Why are you so good-natured? - Alexander asks.

- Don't worry, she'll make up for everything in a moment. I don't believe in miracles. - I'm standing next to the blonde man.

- A quick warm-up and let's see what you remember.

- It's not fair.- Nasturcja says.

- During this hour, you are only interested in me and what I say. Nothing more. You understood. Should I repeat it? - Lian looks at her expectantly.

- I'm staring at you like a picture. I absorb every word like a sponge.

- I am aware of this, the top ten are flying today. How to explain it to you so that you are finally able to assimilate it.

- Hey. It's not my fault." She raises her head to him.

- Look, mine didn't either. You have work to do, so don't add to your work. - He points to himself - I am the center of your world in these classes.

- Of course.

- I see it. - He mutters under his breath.

Liana and Nasturcji's chatter make the time more enjoyable during the warm-up and during the lesson. These two people are a very bad combination. Sometimes it's hard for me to concentrate on following Alexander's orders.

- Ten push-ups. It's not enough just to be there for boxing lessons, you have to take an active part in them. Body and mind. Otherwise, there are no results, i.e. no skills. You know it. True?

- Yes I know. I am here with all my being. Like a monk, I achieve a state of deep concentration...

- On Alexander. But we all know that already.

- It's impossible to focus more on you!

- When I look at you, I start to believe it.

She jumps upright after doing ten push-ups , and she starts to box the air.

- I don't understand what you mean. I want sparring.

- Okay, here's your opponent adapted to your skills. - He proudly presents a punching bag.

- I want Róże.

- She will wipe you out. You don't match her skills.

- What are you talking about, this is our second lesson.

- Exactly, and you're already behind because of your drooling.

- Ooo, I don't know where you get such irrational guesses. And now sparring.

- You don't appreciate anything except a bucket with a mop for the saliva.

- Agree. - Alexander suddenly interrupts the conversation.

- Ok, just Róża, don't knock her out.

- Cool. She won't even touch me.

Nasturtium determined like never before. She stands in front of me. She immediately attacks like a lioness. But suddenly she looks away. Which she uses to knock her down and pin her to the floor. There is no longer a chance to move. She thrashes furiously beneath me. I bare my teeth at her.

- It's not fair. I want a replay.

She gets up and I help her up. And finally I notice that Alexander has taken off his shirt. The culprit has been found. Lian has a mocking smile on her face.

- You know, when you're fighting someone, you only pay attention to him. Your surroundings are irrelevant to you. Sorry, I forgot to say. - Sister steams at him with murder in her eyes. - Well, sorry. Don't be mad at me anymore. You'll know next time you fight.

- Come on, we still have a few minutes. It's a pity to waste it on them. - Alexander says to me. I follow him, significantly distancing myself from the other two. They finally get a room alone.

We finish classes in silence. And after that, it's time to see if Lian and Nasturtium are still there safe and sound. Aleksander and I open the door carefully.

- Say it again and you'll see what I can do.

- You couldn't handle Rose, and you want to beat me. Come on, don't make me laugh.

Alexander clears his throat. Which draws their attention to us.

- He started./ -She started.-And everything is clear.

I approach the grumpy Nasturcja. I grab her hand and forcefully pull her away from Lian, then lead her out of the room. The little sister has enormous reserves of strength stored up for arguing with the sorcerer. Despite the lack of distraction in the form of Alexander, they have a hard time getting along. I don't see much hope for their further cooperation.