POT

Chapter 1

CLICKITY CLOCK

Saint John, 1312

People are now gathered to celebrate my day. Royal families from different kingdoms are in the castle to join me tonight. But to be honest, I do not enjoy these kinds of occasion for sometimes it bores me or makes me feel inconvenient. As usual, the same gifts as last year, jewels, rings, pendants, ceremonial swords, I know I need those things but aren’t there anything new?  I want something different… something that I could say, “I love this and I am going to keep it”? Julie thought as she released a hefty sigh.

“Father may I go outside for a while? I just wanted to take a breeze.”

“Just be back before the dinner starts.”

“Yes father.”

Ahhh! The breath of pristine air! Nothing defeats its caress and embrace. Though I may look tough, as a princess I still do dream of someone who would wish the winds for me; I find it sweet and meaningful. Alas, all of my suitors only know to brag their war achievements and experiences. I can also wield my sword like any other knight!

“Thou look Bothered my dear Princess.” An old man said.

“Who art thee? How thee get here?” Julieanne enquired.

“I am Francesco, thy highness. A mere farmer near the rivers of Saint John, pardon my intrusion but all I wanted was to give thee a gift.”

“Oh forgive me Sir Francesco, I was just astonished by thy approach.”

“Thy highness I am no knight.”

“It’s alright Francesco. Thy Boldness and courage to find and give me thy gift is enough for me to address thee knightly.”

“Thou give me great honor dear princess.” He smiles and unclothes his gift to the princess. “Princess Julieanne, I know this isn’t as luxurious as those given by Princes and Kings and this is the only treasure that my ancestors have…”

“A book?”

“It’s not just a book. It is a blank paged book, whenever thou art alone or bothered, thou can write thy thoughts in it.”

“Oh Pleasure Francesco… thou could have given me a friend instead of a book.” Julieanne fibbed.

“I did gave thee a friend.” Francesco said and smiled.

Then the clock tolled to signify the start of my celebration.

“Oh I better be going Francesco, again pleasure for the…”

The old man disappeared.

“Sir Francesco?”

***

2012

Riiiiiiiiing!

Oh god why did I ever buy an alarm clock that rings like a fire truck siren! Oh shoot! I am supposed to deliver a report today! God I forgot to prepare it last night! What do I do? What do I do?

“Elmo! You have a morning class today I believe, get up now or you’ll be late!” Loree loudly said.

“Coming Mom!” Elmo answered.

I am in panic now. I am 100% sure I am going to fail this subject. Yeah, I am desperate to pass this subject for I am already 21 years old yet I still haven’t graduated in college. I was delayed for some time during my sophomore years because I failed some subjects. Laugh all you want. Call me a loser; in fact I am really a loser. I have few friends in school and most of my classmates do not like me. I do not know why but maybe because of how I perceive my world. So with that you can guess that until now I haven’t been into a relationship. Well who would like a loser like me right?