Always Love You

Chapter 11

Cassidy followed Gerald to a place upstairs which horticulture students use to do their studies. It is like a garden on top of the school, which reminded her of the High School Musical movie which she watched last year.

Cassidy observed the place and started to examine the different types of flowers in that area. Wow, this place has so many different types of plants. Looks like all the plants in our country is there. So much like a fairy land. Wonder Tinkerbell and her friends are here.

“Hey! Do you like it up here? It's beautiful here, isn't it.” said Greg, leaning against the railing near the staircase.

“It's so cool. Good place to relax and calm down yourself. And perhaps meditate and all. Oh my god! They have hot pink roses. So cute!” said Cassidy staring at the flowers.

Cassidy took out her mobile phone out of her pocket and switched on the phone. Cassidy opened the application for camera. She zoomed the camera and started to take pictures of all the types of roses and other flowers as well.

“Cassidy...” said Gerald more like singing and waved at her when she turned around.

“What? Can't I take photos of these flowers? They are so pretty.” said Cassidy and continued to take photographs of the flowers.

“You can't take pictures without permission. Don't you know that?” questioned Gerald from Cassidy playfully.

“Yeah, right. Who do I have to get permission from? NO ONE. They haven't displayed a board asking not to take pictures anyway.” replied Cassidy in a bit harsh tone.

“Of course, there is a person you have to take permission from. So, now you can't take pictures, okay.” replied Gerald playfully as if he is enjoying the conversation.

“So, from whom do I have to take permission?” asked Cassidy earnestly as she so badly wanted to take pictures.

“Why do you want to know it anyway? What's so important in these stupid flowers?” replied Gerald demanding.

“I love flowers. Especially to take photographs. It's not just flowers anyway. It's part of the nature.” replied Cassidy with hand gestures trying hard to explain what she feels. But she knows that she failed her attempt.

“So, nature is nature. Who cares about it? Just stop that nonsense, okay.” said Gerald not pleased about the current conversation.

“What's wrong with the nature? See how beautiful it is with all the colours. It's really... really beautiful.” replied Cassidy angrily and in a tone which suggested that she was dreaming.

“So, what's so cool about the nature? It's always the same. And see the disasters created. Nature kills people.” replied Gerald crossing his hands across his chest.

“Really! You are so stupid.” replied Cassidy harshly.

“Who said so? I have a superb brain. Just don't take pictures of it, okay.” said Gerald trying to avoid speaking about the nature as he felt the heat developing.

“So, from whom should I take permission?” inquired Cassidy from Gerald again.

“From me, dumbo.” replied Gerald almost laughing with a wide smile drawn across his face.

“I knew it. There's no such rule in here anyway. Besides, if that is the case, then there should be a board.” replied Cassidy smiling at herself.

“All right, all right. I lied. Happy?” asked Gerald, trying to stop further improvements of the conversation into an argument.

“Fine. Didn't expect you to admit it though.” replied Cassidy surprised by Gerald's sudden reaction.

“I'm smart, okay. Besides, I'm a nice guy unlike some people.” replied Gerald.

“I guess it's because you are too smart that you forgot that we live because of nature,” said Cassidy, teasingly.

“Hello! We don't live because of nature. It depends on us. Don't you get it?” asked Gerald.

“Really? Plants gives us oxygen, right? We need oxygen to breathe.” replied Cassidy feeling victory.

“Well, that's a different story. But still nature depends upon us.” Gerald said again.

“Hello! Did you forget that nature gives us all our basic needs?” said Cassidy. “What did you learn for Bio?”

“All right. You win.” replied Gerald to cut off the argument as he knew that he is making a fool of himself.

“See. You better reduce your ego now. Too much ego is good for nothing.” replied Cassidy.

“Whatever! I don't care. Having an ego is good. You know that means I am confident of myself.” replied Gerald.

“Having an ego is okay. But too much ego is not good. It has been proved by philosophers as well.” replied Cassidy. “It's just a fact.”

“Okay. Anyway, I didn't come to talk about nature or stupid ego.” said Gerald not happy with himself.

“So, what do you want to talk about?” questioned Cassidy.

“It's about Jason. I know his history and all.” replied Gerald.

“Jason?” said Cassidy surprisingly and paused for a few minutes. “Oh, right. You mean Guy, So, what about him?” asked Cassidy.

“Just stay away from him, okay.” replied Gerald, leaning against the railing.

“Why? Are you jealous about him?” questioned Cassidy, studying his face. Unfortunately, his face didn't bear any expressions to hint her the exact say to it.

“Of course not. I have nothing personal against him.” replied Gerald and suddenly got interrupted by Cassidy.

“Then what?” questioned Cassidy curiously.

“It's just for your own safety. I know his history. He can get violent. You know, he has qualities of a criminal.” replied Gerald.

“I don't think so.” replied Cassidy not believing.

“Do whatever you want, okay! I just told you as a friend and for your safety.” replied Gerald and picked up his bag to go as the bell rang.