Prime Meridian (Book #2 of IDL)

Chapter Fifty-Nine: You were smiling at your phone a while ago.

Chapter Fifty-Nine: You were smiling at your phone a while ago.

It's been two days since I've gotten out of the hospital and being interrogated by several questions from the police station. I wanted to go back to my normal life here at the university, wherein the only things I would be worrying about are my exams.

I almost missed the atmosphere of the university. It had been just a few days but it felt different. All I wanted was to be a normal college student in another country, and yet life has been giving me a liar boyfriend who has not made an effort in contacting me at all, a bunch of jerks like Tyrone and Caleb, and of course a dormmate who has a sister that is homicidal, and her target was me.

I thought back then in the Philippines, dealing with my step-mother was draining. But who knew getting into a car crash by someone who hated me so much would be possible? I was just trying to run away from my evil step mother, okay? Life wouldn't even give me a break.

I took out my phone and debated whether or not I should unblock Finn's number. I thought we were going to talk? But no, my bad, I blocked his number. But come on, he should have known right? He should have done something! He should have borrowed someone else's phone and called me. Or maybe just create some random account in Facebook or Twitter and message me. Ugh what the heck. I thought he loves me?

Apparently, no. Finn never loved me. Because if he did, why would he lie? Why would he keep the pregnancy a secret? The police told me that Kayla was 9 months pregnant, and that it's an unfortunate event how the child was also brought to heaven with her. Heaven? Heaven? Homicidal people belong to heaven? Then who lives in hell?

I know. People like me, live in hell. This world, this place, this is hell.

I felt sorry for myself. I just wanted a bright future by being a lawyer and saving the innocent. I haven't even finished my undergrad pre-law course yet, and yet people were already testing me.

Last night, I could barely sleep. Every time my eyes started to droop, the images I would see are the lights of the car and how I would just freeze. Despite me being the only person on my room, I kept on feeling there was a sound from somewhere. Or maybe I was just panicking for no reason.

As I entered the cafeteria to find our usual lunch spot, I was surprised to see no one on the table. No signs of Atreyi, Maurice, nor Hailey. I got disappointed, but I ordered my food nonetheless and sat on my usual seat.

I did not tell them about Finn. I was about to tell them, but the nurse entered and ruined the mood. Although I appreciated the nurse for telling me the truth of what happened even before I went to the police station, I still felt sick learning it was homicide.

I stared at my plate of food: mashed potatoes, carrots, beans, and a small steak. I did not have the appetite to eat, but I still needed food.

"Hey Jessamine!"

I looked up, and it was Jordan.

"Hi Jordan!" I forced myself to give a warm, genuine smile. "What brings you here? Atreyi is not here with me."

Jordan sat down and gave a sigh. "Oh. I knew already."

I almost dropped my fork in the process. "You... you do?"

"Well, she told me the truth. I was glad she did, and I was proud of her. She told me it was because of you."

"Me?" I pointed at myself, surprised.

"Yes, you. You helped her overcome it. She said she was afraid that people will judge her, but you didn't. You supported her even." I could feel Jordan's emotions—sad and happy at the same time. The mixed emotions of hearing the person you like (or love?) can't like (love) you back because of her gender preference, but nevertheless was strong enough to come out of the closet.