Flashback To Us

“You lost your proficiency because you were absent for a test? Honey….that’s so sad!”

 “I know…but I was ill then and everyone knows I’m officially first.”

 “Yes, but it isn’t on a certificate dear…”

 So what if I hadn’t got the proficiency award for standing first in my grade? Mom didn’t really help me feel any better. The whole day I was trying to keep up a cheerful face but honestly, not winning this piece of crap is killing me! Every time something would always happen that would make me second or third and I would end up feeling like it was the end of the world. Anyway, there was another term to go on with and I could try again. But what’s the point of doing something you’re not really interested in? I wish dad was here to give me some support. Not that mom wasn’t supporting me or anything, but she was a little harsh on me when it came to studying. Anyway, I kept up my reputation of being a nerd in school and she’s pleased with that. Can see it written on her face.

 Being a nerd wasn’t really easy, especially when you had to argue or even talk to the school hot shots. They could put you in the most horrible situations you wouldn’t even dream of. I wasn’t exactly bullied or anything but that’s just because I never stood up for myself and avoided any talking with any of the popular people in school. Life was painful right now as dad wasn’t home most of the time and it was in these days that I would actually miss him. He is the captain of a naval ship and is always sailing. I’m not supposed to know the reason to that but I think it’s some top secret mission of theirs. Mom is a doctor and is always busy with new emergencies in her hospital. I was pretty much alone. Yeah, that’s about it.

Or wait, I do have a friend. She’s Jenna and she lives right opposite to my house. We walk to school together every morning and end up walking back together too. We even study at each other’s place most of the time but that never works out as Jenna’s a complete gossip queen. She earns her popularity by that title. I, on the other hand, am not popular. People know me as the nerd who always tries to be first. The thing they don’t know about me is that, I really don’t try to be first. I just study, like everyone else and I am a complete different person when I’m having fun but that’s a side that I never really show anyone. At home, I have an aquarium and a cat. Bad combination, I know, but mom likes fishes and I like cats. I do sing, in fact I study music and I used to write exams. I draw anime and normal things, and I like photography. I’m not into sports but I can run if a dog chases me. This is probably all that is to me and I’m proud of it. I prefer to be simple and away from any guy trouble, not like I fall into any.

“Honey, are you done with your dinner?”

 “Huh? Y-yeah mom.” I stuttered, startled by her question. I had been so lost that I didn’t even notice her entering my room.

 So green peas weren’t really my favourite but I had them anyway because they didn’t come with a choice.

“Honey, please don’t think so much. You know how that worries me.” Mom said, dropping the plates into the dish washer. I frowned at her back and returned to my dreamland.

“Honey, have you finished all your homework?” Mom called from the kitchen.

“Yes!” I shouted back, “Ages ago.” I got up and went to the kitchen to help her out with the dishes. Not my favourite job in the world but I didn’t mind doing them once in a while.

“Why don’t you take some time out and enjoy a little, you know? Go out with your friends or something?” Mom asked, while putting the milk back inside the fridge. Was she really asking me to have FUN?

“You mean, not study so much?” I asked her back. I was literally jumping with excitement on the inside and the best part was she didn’t have a clue.

“Yes, dear. You know, your exams just ended and I think you should take some time off and have fun.” She said and handed me a glass full of milk. I sighed and took the glass.

“Yeah, I should probably do something...” I trailed on as I looked at the clock.

It was 10 already indicating that it was time to go to bed. Stifling a yawn, I wished mom good night and sprinted my way upstairs to my beloved room whilst trying to balance the glass of milk on the way.

I finished drinking milk leaving almost half of the glass full. I immediately opened my laptop and typed in the days events including what mom had said. Maybe I should concentrate on other stuff and not study for a while. Heck! Why was I ruining myself by studying so hard? It couldn’t possibly to hurt to have a little fun, could it?

If tomorrow had to be different, I’d have to work for that. Different doesn’t just come in one day. I hoped for a nice and pleasant school day. I did not like changes in my life and I certainly did not want one. The only thing I probably ever wanted was a boyfriend. It would be nice to have a guy to lean on when something’s troubling you. But getting into a relationship wasn’t easy for a girl like me unless I opened up a little and probably showed more of me to the world outside. But as much I would like to do that, I was filled with insecurities. I smirked to myself and pulled the blanket over my face. I imagined myself as a cheer leader or maybe...just a hotshot. Soon my imaginations turned into dreams and I was fast asleep.

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“WAKE UP ANNA! WAKE UP ANNA! WAKE UP ANNA! WAKE UP AN................”

I pulled the blanket off my face and groaned at the alarm. Pushing the blanket out of my way, I reluctantly rushed towards my phone which was vibrating all around my table doing some sort of jiggle dance. If I wasn’t so sleepy and irritated, I would have probably found it funny but now was not that time. Unfortunately, my feet got caught in the blanket lying on the floor and I tripped, falling flat on my face. Great.

 “............UP ANNA! WAKE UP ANNA! WA............”

“URG......!” I groaned and freed my trapped feet. I slowly walked over to my table and angrily pressed ‘Dismiss’ on my mobile.

“You stupid thing.......” I muttered, glaring at the phone for a couple of second. Realising that it wasn’t living, I let go and stretched my hands. “What time is it...?” I asked myself, glancing at my mobile once again.

8:15AM.

THAT’S IT. I’M DONE FOR.

I immediately pulled out a blue jeans and a black top from the cupboard. Right now, I really didn’t care what I was supposed to wear. I ran downstairs and into the kitchen. Where was mom? Why hadn’t she called me? I saw a paper stuck on the fridge with a magnet.

Anna dear, I left early for work today as there was an emergency need. I’ll be back in the evening. Heat up the sandwiches and have them. –mom”

I rolled my eyes at the note and then went on to grab my school bag, dumping a few necessary items into it. I decided not to waste time on breakfast as I had only ten minutes to reach school. I threw last night’s left over milk into the sink along with the glass and poured some cat food into Ruby’s dish plate. She sat idly on the kitchen counter looked at me running around the whole place. Her tail was moving to and fro indicating that she wanted to play.

“I don't have ANY time to play Rub.” I called out to her and walked out of the kitchen, taking the keys out from the key holder. As I opened the door, Ruby held on to my feet and lay on the ground looking at me with those melting eyes. But I wasn’t going to fall for that. I shook my leg and tried to get her off me. After a few fruitless attempts, she let go but ran outside the house into the garden.

“Ruby! Come back here!” I yelled after the black and white coated animal.

I was definitely going to get screwed today.

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