Finals is fast approaching. A toe the line determination is a necessity during this kind of times.
Breezy..
Everyone can feel the presence of winter. But behind the cold weather is the warm welcome of paperworks for us Educ students. Mountains of researches, detailed lesson plans, and IMs (Instructional Materials)- the preparation for our Final Demo is like a slap on the face on us. And so, I was cramming on complying on these tasks; practice teaching really is stressful. Plus the Debate competition.
I came to the place in which they called talisay (a tree surrounded by a square-forming table and two long benches beside each side) found infront of our Department. I placed my IMs on the table and started writing on a manila paper for my practice demo at one in the afternoon.
Astounded. I surely couldn't imagine that Sir Nicolai is here, I hid myself at the back of the tree, grind up on what to do. I might start practicing how to find a hiding place for me- ...
He started tapping my back.
"Hi there. Kinda' busy, huh?" He asked and looked at me.
"Yes Sir. Ay! Sorry Nick, I mean. Yeah. Busy on my IMs. I'll be having my practice demo at one." I answered.
"Ahhh. God Bless. You can do it." He said then showed up a fighting sign. Then held my both hands and whispered.. "Can I come?"
"Surely you can." I replied.
He smiled in return and he left slowly.
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8:00 p.m
I can not catch my sleep. I dunno. But there's something I can't express that bothers me. Maybe him again. As far as I know, he's the only guy who has that straight to the bones impact on me. I sighed. Is just that... -
He came on my practice Demo to cheer me up. Delightful showered me with confidence.
I couldn't imagine that he'll treat me that way. The 3-word questions he just asked make my day and the way he held my hands both are moments that are worth reminiscing with. I remembered my cheeks becoming as red as a tomato the moment his hands touches mine. How my eyes widened. Luckily, my reflexes were as fast as flash that I instantly bowed my head as I felt my cheeks turning red, so he won't notice.
7:00 a.m
I woke up as my alarm clock rung. I immediately run to the CR to take a bath. I opened the shower. As the water poured on my face, I got curious. And so I looked at my face infront of the mirror. I started talking to myself again. Asking if a girl like me can be considered attractive the way other girls does. Do I need to change my appearance to please others? Or stay the way I am and wait for someone who can accept me perfectly with my imperfections?
I got no answer.
After, I dress up myself and I started preparing my coffee and sat beside the table to have my breakfast. I only ate half of my meal as I answered the call of one of my teammate. I run as fast as I can. Something terrible happened. I need to be there. He needs me.
I entered the hospital even if I looked like showered by water because of the heaviness of my sweat. I never mind how do I look like if he sees me.. because the only thing I know that runs on my mind as of the moment is him. Always him.
I asked the nurse where he is. She pointed the room beside the other room. I immediately run towards the room- and entered without even knocking.
I saw him lying on the bed. No medix attached.
It's a relief to know that he is ok. Except that he was scattered with wounds and bruises. I asked Yoona if what happened. She said she just saw Sir Nicolai beside the tree near the cafeteria on the old building last night. Weak. So she asked for help and brought sir in the hospital. She really doesn't know what happened. The only thing she know is that Sir Nicolai kept on saying "the keys." .. that he needed the key and then after he uttered those he turned unconscious.
"He's fragile Ara. Someone out there might be looking for him now. Dunno. But maybe for worst, they'll be hunting him for some reasons. We just don't know what are those. I can foresee..someone is plotting." Explained by Yoona as she yawn.
"Let's just find it out.Later." I said followed by a touch on her shoulder.
After that talk, I asked Yoona to take her rest and I'll just be the one to look after Nick. Since she guided sir for how many hours I think she needed to have her rest also. She agreed and told me to text her when sir woke up.
I was sitting beside the bed where he is placed. I took cared of him the whole night. I kept on looking on his temperature. Gladly it's normal.
7:36 a.m
I woke up as I felt a hand touching my hair.
"Oh' sorry. Did I wake you up?"
"No. No. It's Ok Nick. How are you feeling now?"
"I'm feeling better. Thank you for staying here."
"Don't mention it."
"I owe you a lot."
"My pleasure."
He smiled at me. After how many minutes of silence.. He splitted.. "Have you saw...-"
I didn't allow him to finish his statements and said.. "Ah. This one?" And pulled off on my pocket his keys. And handed on his hand.
"Yes."
"If you don't mind.." I whispered..
"Ah! This? It's my mom's. They wanted to have this for this is the key on the vault where my mom hid our important papers. The title of our house, cars, and my mom's blank checks with a ready signiture on it. They wanted to own our belongings."
"Filthy beast.." I hissed with a sharp sibilant sound.
He showed a light relief. And-
It was also a relief on my part knowing he's now totally ok.. That he Recovered.
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I was shocked as I saw Nick infront our house. And so I came down and reach him up.
"How did you.. -"
"Hokage." He said and laugh. "No. Just kidding. I asked Billy."
"Come inside."
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I can't still believe he's here.
I prepared some snack for him. He keeps on looking at me. I felt concious. Miracle! It's my first time to feel such feeling.
"I have something for you... As thanks."
He held a small box designed with glitters on its surface.
"No no. You don't need to do this. It's ok. It's ok to help sometimes." And return the small box on his hand.
"I insists." And looked at me worriedly.
I was convinced with the puppy eyes he showed up. And so I accepted the gift.
I opened the box and saw a bracelet. Amazed. I was attached on the appearance of the bracelet. It has a pendant formed like clover. My favorite symbol. Clover- a sign of luck. I just do not know if it's good or badluck.
