Love Me Not

Chapter 3

People in this school hates me. I'm not even sure whether they hate me because of my attitude or because of how I look. I made no friends. No one wants to sit or even talk to me during lunch or class. But most of the time, I always look away from my surroundings. This is because whenever I look up from my food, there he is. Staring at me. And all I kept doing is scream softly. Why oh why does he keep staring at me???

"Excuse me, but can I sit here?". I look up from my tray and saw a girl. Her eyes are brown, hair wavy and really well dressed. Shea wearing a crop top with some tight jeans. I whispered, "Sure" and continued looking down at my tray. "My name is Caitlyn. I heard you are a transfer student", she spoke politely. I nodded. I looked up at her and spoke, "My name is Jeanette. Call me Jean. Nice to meet you". "You too". She faced towards the direction at where I'm facing. "Wow, you're new and you've already been caught by the hottest guy in this school". I pursed my lips. Is that a compliment or insult? I have no idea.

"I really hope we can become close friends as I don't have much". I smiled at her as a sign of 'sure'. "You're very lucky to have Chris staring at you. I mean wasn't he charming?". Charming? I don't even know what to answer her. He is charming but he is also creepy at the same time. Creepy and dreamy eyes staring at me. "I guess so", I smiled weakly. I took a peek at him and he's no longer staring at me. I let go of my breath as a sign of relief. "Caitlyn, isn't it weird when a guy just keeps staring at you 24/7?", I asked. I'm showing her my pitiful face. She pursed her lips, mouthing 'I don't know'.

I look towards his table and Chris is no longer there. But his friends are there. And they're laughing towards my direction. "Are you finding for me?", a voice came from behind me and I jumped. I put my head in my palms. Seriously, does he always have to do this? I want to cry. I'm going to cry. I'm getting bullied. I finally realized how Mia suffered those evil laughs and awful words. Tears start to roll out from my tears. This is actually because I never experienced this situation so I'm not really used to it. I get up from my seat and walk towards the cafeteria exit. Ignoring everybody. I went to the girls bathroom and start to sob. Just then, I have a text message.

Where are you, Jeanette?

The text is anonymous. I didn't even bother to reply. And then a phone call came. From the exact anonymous number.

Person: Hello?

I recognize the voice immediately. How the heck did he get my number or even know my name? I quickly decline the call, grab my things and go home since I have no classes.

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"How was school today, dear?", mum asked. I just wanna be alone, in my own world right now. So I walked towards my room, slowly to show that I really wanna be alone. Just the first day of school and I hate it already. It makes me sick. I took off the glasses, baggy clothes and let my hair down. The good thing is that I can be myself at home. I turned on my music playlist from my phone, ignoring all of the notifications from my old school. I put it as loud as possible. 'Secret Love Song' by Little Mix ft Jason Derulo came on and I sang as loud as possible. I look outside of my window and saw that the house opposite mine was for sale. I took my iPhone and called my dad.

Dad: Hello, princess.
Me: Hi daddy. When will you be back?

Hearing his voice again is just wonderful as I can't hear them every single day or hour.

Dad: This weekend, dear. Be a good girl and listen to your brother and mother. Ok, sweetie?

Tears started rolling down my cheek like crystals. My dad was always there for me. He understands the tuff life I'm going through right now and will always help me in every way. Him not being here is like I might be doomed any minute now.

Me: OK dad. I just want to talk to you about my new school.
Dad: So, how was it? Is it any better than your previous one?
Me: I don't know dad. There's one super hot guy that I've met.
Dad: I have no idea on what level of hot guy you're talking about, but go on.
Me: The only problem is he just keeps staring at me. Today, the whole day! During lunch and between classes. He'll be there staring at me like I'm some sort of a lunatic.
Dad: I think he's into you.
Me: Even if he's a super hot guy with dreamy eyes, I have no such feeling towards him, really.
Dad: Hmmmm... he must be a stalker or spy then... like those on television.
Me: DAD!
Dad: Haha just calm down.
Me: Also he kept giving me jump scared until I can't take it anymore, I cried in the bathroom.
Dad: Aw sweetie. Don't worry. He's not going to eat you.
Me: Well it seems like he's going to.

"Jean, come on down. Someone is looking for you and I can see that he's really dedicated in seeing you", my mum shouted from below. Who the hell is it now?

Me: Mum's calling. I need to go. Please come back as soon as possible. I need help!
Dad: Just act normal and calm down, princess. Bye.
Me: Bye.

I threw my phone on the bed and walk down. As I'm walking down the staircase, I heard a guy's voice. "I'm sorry, Mrs Mitchell. But thank you for your time". "No problem. Anything for friends of my daughter", mum said. "She's really special when I first saw her". "Thank you for seeing that in my child". I quickly walk to the living room. "Mum! Who are you talkin------". I stopped at my footsteps. Shit! Its Chris. I didn't even wear those nerdy glasses and baggy clothes. My cover has been blown. I sighed. At the living room, he's doing his thing again. Stare! He stared at me from top to bottom. Our eyes met each other. The room was quiet. My mum just keeps staring at me and when I saw her staring at me, I sighed again.

"Wow. Is that umm..... you, Jeanette?". He stood up and walked towards me.