hoa: trilogy » house of anubis [on hold]

Chapter 2

It’s been exactly 2 weeks since I got here and I cope up pretty easily.

These past few days, I've been dreaming about Senkhara giving her Nina’s locket. I still haven’t told them about what happened in the room but now, I have finally made a decision.

I saw both of them walking, “Nina! Fabian!” I shouted and ran as fast as I could just to reach them, “Look! I found an article related to the Ankh and her locket.”

“May I see?" Fabian said and I handed him the printed articles.

“Oh, by the way. I need to go.” I said and started walking fast on the way to my school because I am now late for my drama class.

I saw Jerome going to my way but had no time to say hello. I was shocked he grabbed my arms causing me to stop walking.

“Diana!” Jerome said, "Are... you okay?" He asked when he realized I'm out of breath and sweating.

“What do you want? I’m already late for my next class...” I asked him, not minding his question.

“Uhm, can you be my tutor on our History subject? It seems like I'm flunking it and... Mara... doesn't want to be my study partner... So... What do you think?" He asked. I nod slowly, thinking if I should take it.

“Will you pay me for doing it?" I answered. He took his hand off my arms and thinks about it.

“Sure. After class, maybe after dinner?” He asked me with a different tone. Is he flirting? Or he’s more weirder than me?

“Okay, I really need to go.” I left him as I rushed into my class.

I got into the mini auditorium–as I call it–and Mr. Andrews saw me.

“Ms. Rivera, you’re 10 minutes late.” he scolded me. I took the nearest unoccupied seat.

“Apologies, Mr. Andrews. I promise it won't happen again." He looked at me and nods as he continues to discuss our school play this year.

I sigh, thankful that it wasn't really a big deal for Mr. Andrews to give me a punishment or something.

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I must say, I’m a little bit nervous about me tutoring Jerome. I don’t know why, but I find it really weird.

Mara entered the room and saw me studying. “Is there a quiz in History tomorrow?” She asked me nervously.

I shook my head. “Oh, no. It’s just that Jerome asked me to tutor him for our History class that's all.”

She lets out a confused face, “Be careful Diana. You don’t know Jerome... yet.” that’s a little bit creepy coming from Mara, “I have to go! Bye!” She left me alone and after a few minutes, someone knocked on the door.

“I think I am ready to learn.” He told me and sat down beside me. It’s getting awkward and we're not even starting.

I coughed and started tutoring Jerome in our lessons. It looks like he hasn't been paying attention these days.

He bid farewell before getting caught by Victor inside the room. I guess this tutoring thing will be a thing... our thing.

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After Jerome asked me to tutor him, my mind’s a mess. I kept on thinking, is he asking me on a date or what? Or maybe, he just wants to learn History to impress other girls in the school?

“Well, that’s all our lesson for this week.” I said as I close our History book.

“Thanks Diana. Really, you helped me alot.” He said, sensing that he really is genuine about this whole stuff. Maybe I was just overreacting.

But my intriguing self kicked in, “Can I ask you something?” His eyes widened.

“What is it?”

“Why are you doing this? I can see your... body language, you’re acting really weird lately.”

“Can I be honest now?” he stopped and looked directly at my eyes, “”I like you, the day we first met. Yes, even though you told me and Nina that we’re a couple, I still find it cute. And I really like your... presence. It's weird, really. I mean I'm not like this. I guess people really do change... Anyway, the point is that I want to get to know you more, Diana. I really do."

I am amazed. He really does like me. I'm not wrong. I guess my intuition thing is still going.

But, what if he’s just kidding? Maybe it's part of a plan on something that I don’t know. Besides, I didn’t go here because of this, I need to study and focus on Sibuna.

“Sibuna meeting. Go to the attic. Now.” Amber told us as she opened the door widely, not minding that Jerome's inside.

“I guess, see you tomorrow?” He told me.

“Uh, coming Amber!” I sprung out of the bed, not answering him.

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“We’re not yet finish with the Cup of Ankh. Victor stole it, and I saw it in his office. Here it is.” Nina told us, showing the Cup of Ankh and placing on the floor where we're currently seated.

“And we saw something in the Cellar, this is the coin that was once use in the Egypt by the Lower Egypt.” Fabian added, placing the coin beside the Cup of Ankh.

“Lower Egypt coins doesn’t have to do with the Upper Egypt. The triangular gems are.” I told them and they all looked at me, amazed. “What?” I asked them.

“Nothing. It’s just that, I thought it has something to do with this house.” Fabian said and frowned. He took back the coin and placed it on his pocket.

I can't helped but yawn, I was tired since lunch so I'm tapping out for tonight. “Hey guys, I really need to go. I have to sleep early. Or else I can’t wake up tomorrow.” I added.

They all nodded.

I go back to my room and saw that Mara and Willow’s already asleep. After I wash my face, I lay down and close my eyes.

Edited: 07/07/21