In love again

3. In love again

Again, I woke up to a sickening alarm on my bedside. I reached out my hand lazily to it, and turn it off. I hung my leg out of the bed and made my way into the toilet. After the crazy shopping with Amelia yesterday, I felt so much better. I know Zen’s a good guy. However, I don’t tolerate guys who cheat. What’s with the cheating?

 I unlock my Iphone and went to messages. As usual, I received texts from both Zen and Jamie telling me how sorry they are. Yeah, BULLSHIT. If you’re sorry, then you won’t even do that in the first place. Screw you, Jamie. Seriously. 

I undressed myself and let the warm water flow down my naked body. After the bathe, I dressed myself in a black maxi dress, and  a pair of black flats.

As usual, the annoying Amelia was honking her car away.

“Debbie! Last warning!” Uncle Thomas shouted.

I immediately lifted up my hand to apologize.

I knock loudly on Amelia’s car and frown.

“Oops, sorry.” Amelia laugh it over as soon as I got into her car.

“What’s with the honking?” I asked. “Uncle Thomas said Debbie, last warning!” I imitated how Uncle Thomas had said it.

Amelia kept on laughing as she drove to school.

I was hesitating whether to ask Amelia send me back home or continue to go to school. News and rumors can spread like wildfire in my school. And it probably takes weeks for it to go down.

However, Amelia’s encouragements kept me going to school. I wasn’t the one who cheated on Zen. So, why was I afraid?

Amelia parked her car at the usual spot, while I slowly unbuckle my seat belts, and took my bag, hesitating. And delaying as much time as possible.

“Come on Debbie!” Amelia, quickly went over to my side. She helped me open the car door, and took my bag.

“Come on come on Debbie!!” Amelia shouted again and pulled me out of the car. She locked her car, and dragged me into school.

“Deb!” Lisa shouted. As expected. The least thing I need now, is attention.

I looked up at her, raising my brows. I just don’t feel like talking.

“Are you okay? I’ve heard that news. I’m sorry everything turn out this way. Ice cream and movies tonight?” Lisa offered.

“Yeah sure, Lisa. Thanks” I smiled, as genuinely as possible.

Lisa’s face immediately lit up, and she smiled back too.

“See you tonight, Deebee!” She shouted as she walked to the cafeteria to get some breakfast.

“Debbie” An unfamiliar voice spoke. I turn and came face to face with Jamie.

I sigh and rolled my eyes.

“What is it?” I asked impatiently, as I walked towards the locker. Apparently, Amelia had ran off to find a guy. Such a friend!

“I know you know” Jamie spoke softly. Oh, so she’s being all soft now?

I stop in my track and look at her with a ‘duh’ look on my face.

Then, I continued walking.

“Okay okay. I’m sorry for everything. I know being bitchy is the least thing you need now. You can slap me if you want to. I’m sorry. I know he’s your boyfriend—”

“Ex” I interrupted her.

“I know he’s your ex-boyfriend, but I really like him. And, he said he really like me too.” She continued blabbering. Exceptionally soft at the last part.

“Now now now, look who’s here?” Amelia shouted sarcastically on the other end of the locker, walking towards Jamie and I.

Jamie looked up at her, and sighs.

“Oh, I saw that someone has the cheek to show up after stealing my bestie’s boyfriend.” Amelia spitted sarcastically at Jamie’s face.

Jamie stood there, not saying a word.

“Leave!” I shouted out of a sudden. Even me, myself was surprised by the sudden anger in my voice.

Everyone within a radius from us, all looked at our direction.

“I’m sorry” She murmured, hanging her head low as she walk away.

“Get a life!” Amelia shouted as Jamie walked off.

“Oh my God, seriously, what she said to you?” Amelia asked, eye me carefully.

“Just saying she’s sorry and all that. But, seriously, who cares?” I laughed sarcastically.

“Alright then, let’s get to class.” Amelia smiled, hooking my arm with her arm and we walked to the English block.

We took our seats at the back. I stared blankly at Miss Loh. Not digesting any of her words. Her lessons are boring.

School ended quickly. With many people stopping me, asking if I am okay. And offering a lot of their time and such. Indeed, I was touched by their words. And appreciated their offers. But Lisa had it first!

During lunch, the police came down to check on the CCTV, as usual, Officer Gordon was here. She smiled at both Amelia and I.