COMPLICATED.

CHAPTER 5

SECRETS

The last lessons pass quickly, the usual thanks and the usual phrases built of the professors.
"You did a good job"
"Excellent grades"
"You are our future"
"Degree and jobs "
"New York needs intelligent mathematicians and scientists "
And blah blah blah.
Not the best for those who want to pursue an artistic career like me. But which city better than New York? I can't ask for anything else. The last lesson of the day is Spanish.
Mrs. Sanchez always repeats the same sentences only spoken in fluent Spanish and with a more annoyed and sleepy tone. It must be that she came back late as usual from a seminar of literature for adult. This is why I respect her a lot, we share the same passion for books. If it wasn't that she always has that aggressive attitude with anyone who talks to her!
I think it's a way to hide what she really is, a romantic woman who melts for any novel she holds.
<< Great encouragement speech
isn't it? >> someone says to me by chanting.
I turn to see who has finally decided to speak to me.
It's Aria, the new arrival of the school. She had moved away this past semester but no one has ever approached her because she is not a very sociable type.
<< Yeah, it makes me want to go immediately to study for other years of my life and then find a job
to survive! >> I respond with a sarcastic tone.
And then we realize that we are laughing together.
I've never had friends over Nick.
Why? Because that's me that we're talking about, the perfect girl that nobody can compare with and who doesn't want to be less intelligent or kind of me!
What strange opinions people have!
I have tried many times to make new friends, especially with the group of Leo, the popular ones, but I prefer to be alone than to be with them.
Simply nothing in common.
At least Aria tried, but just the last day of school? Always better than nothing. Some minutes later everywhere the last bell ring for the last time and everyone celebrates, throwing sheets in the air or anything that there is in a bag.
I'm happy. Here we go, one step closer to Juilliard and to my dream of singing.
Sanchez brings me back to reality by snapping her fingers in front of my face.
<< Hamilton, would you like to stay another year here? For me there is no problem! >> she says ti me, laughing.
<< Excuse me, Senora Sanchez, I wish you all the best! >>
<< Thank you but not so fast girl! I wanted to ask you this for a long time, have you ever thought about studying literature? You're very good at writing and I have seen that you understand the texts well, even if it's
all in Spanish. >>
Her question amazes me, like her sudden kindness.
<< Thank you very much.Yes, I love literature, I read a lot of novels and I never get tired.
But no, I don't think it's my future. My future is singing. >>
Sanchez looks at me from head to toe, as her usual to do with everyone
<< I understand, well I still recommend a course in literature or creative writing because it could also help you compose song lyrics. I would think about it. And now go, you stressed me out too much today.
Good luck Hamilton. >>
<< Thank you very much, I'll think about it for sure. See you! >>
I go towards the door but I can first see a small smile from my hateful teacher. I knew it!
Some seconds later I go out to the schoolyard where I find Nick celebrating with his friends for the end of the lessons by shouting and making verses like a primitive. God, how crazy this guy is?!
I reach him and as soon as he sees me he embraces me, continuing to play the fool and I get carried away by his mood.
I don't see Leo and none of his team, or the cheerleaders. They're still be training. Poor they!
Or maybe Leo is back home...
<< Are you ready? >> Nick says.
I nod, then we approach his car and suddenly leave.
<< Where do I take you, Miss? >> he asks, remembering me the scene from the movie I love most in the world: Titanic.
<< This time not on a star, unfortunately. I would like to go home but I intend to go to Leo's house to see if he is there and to talk about his attitude during these months. This morning I forgave him but I still want to clear up the situation once and for all. What do you think about it? >>
Nick stays a few seconds in silence, staring at me carefully.
After an eternity he replies.
<< It wasn't the thing I had in mind to do now but okay, if this make you feel better and happy, then go ahead. Insult him for me.
If you want we can see each other later and we could take more strawberry cupcakes to celebrate the end of high school! >>
He always have a good excuse to eat something sweet.
<< Nice idea, count me in! I'll call you later and we'll see each other. >>
Then I get out of the car.
<< Are you sure you don't want me to wait here? >> Nick asks me again.
<< No really, I will resolve the situation and everything will be alright. >>
I watch him walk away from the path and then I go in front of Leo's house.
I knock on the door, nobody answers.
How strange, the door is not locked.
I decide to enter.
There's nobody in the living room or in the kitchen. I go upstairs and I announce my presence.
<< I'm Emma, ​​the door was open and I went in, how did the last training sessio...>>
Anything. The complete emptiness.
Nothing would have prepared me for this scene.
He l.
She.
In the bedroom.
He kisses her.
She laughs and kisses him back.
He.
She.
In the bed.
He and she.
Naked.
He gasps at me without saying anything.
She remains paralyzed.
LEO AND SASHA.
I'm the intruder.