Before she Died

Before She Died 

Part 1: Expect the Unexpected 

In the first place, I thought it was just nothing for him. It is because we always argued and did not care about each other, and until now, I cannot think of any reason why of all the girls in the school, he chose me, but then positively thinking, I thank him for choosing me. I realized that my weakness is to fall in love easily.  

It was hard for us to adjust because we are not close and that was the first time I met him... I do not know if it was the first time he had met and talked to me. And I did not understand why he did that in front of everyone. I can still remember how he made my heart skipped a beat.  

I was on my way to the cafeteria. I was starving that time when I heard a noise. There was a commotion. It was not my intention to go there, because aside from I am a silent type of person, I was scared that time. Then it was as if my feet had its mind and took me there.  

I was walking toward the part where the fight was, when I saw a person coming and I think he was part of that fight I heard. He stopped right in front of me and smiled. When he smiled at me, it was like my world stopped and he was the only one I could see. And I was taken aback when he knelt and put out a ring. I felt embarrassed and irritated.  

"Will you be my..."  

When I heard his voice there was something I felt inside. Not because that was the first time, he talked to me but the thought that his voice was so familiar to me. I just cannot remember where I did hear that kind of voice.  

"...girlfriend?" he continued.  

I did not know what to answer. Why are you asking me such thing like that? I do not know you. You must be crazy! The things I wanted to ask and say to him but then, I did not have the chance to utter when he immediately put the ring onto my ring finger, and then stood up.  

"Everyone let me introduce my girlfriend. She is Jenny Lynn Cruz."  

There were so many students surrounded us. I looked at the people and someone did catch my attention. It was Nadine who looked so serious that time. I felt nervous, because I know her. And I never thought he would be the reason that Nadine will hate me more.  

After saying those words, he suddenly looked at me and gave me a sweet smile. I did not know how to react. I just cannot stand it anymore. That moment, I wanted to run away from that place. I wanted to disappear and forget what had happened. I cannot deny the fact that... I fell in love with him. I fell in love with someone who is completely a stranger to me.  

"Okay, we got to go." He told them.  

He suddenly held my wrist and we walked together. We were walking silently, until we reached our school basketball court. I hate people who are fun of doing things strangely but then, I did not get mad at him. He let go of my hand as he turned his back to me. I think he wanted to say something but he cannot say it while facing me.  

"Don't you want to explain?" I broke the silence.  

I thought I would never feel nervous again even if he will face me, but I was wrong. I immediately looked down when he suddenly turned around to face me. He walked towards me and tapped my shoulders. I was wondering what he is going to say.  

"I'm sorry and thank you for not letting them know I was just pretending awhile ago." He said.

I cannot explain my feeling. Why is he doing this to me? What is his purpose? Did he mean all of the things happened a while ago was just pretending? I do not understand.