Ice Picked Hearts

Chapter-04

I didn't attend any class until the third one. I walked into the classroom like nothing had happened. I wore the Turquoise blue sweatpants and Hoodie jewel gave to me. I had my earphones in my ears to avoid whatever drama anyone else tries to make with me again.

I sat down on my chair that has been tossed to the end the class. Paul sat on his desk and had conversations with his friends. The last thing I wanted was to talk to him, so I avoided making any eye contact. I felt his eyes on me, but I wish he'd stop. That will only bring me more sufferings. I placed my head on the desk cause I didn't want to read the hate words on it. I was just there hoping everything will disappear and go back to how it used to be.

"Badmus"! I raised my head up to see Mr Gerald, MountainsHigh Principal standing by the doorstep. Disappointment was written all over his face. "I want you in my office now". That was all he said before leaving.

"We hope you kiss his ass this time" Dennis the class clown said and everyone laughed at his horrible joke. He has never been funny to me. I don't understand why people laugh at his stupid jokes.

My eyes met Merit's. One of the most popular girls in MountainsHigh. We used to be friends in grade 6, but her hormones kicked in earlier than mine and that's her own definition of taboo... Walking with someone who isn't like her. She threw a death glare at me like she always did, but having anything to do with her was the last thing I wanted at that moment.

I walked into Mr Gerald's office. Loaded with files, boxes, medals and things a Principal's office should have. What surprises everyone is Mr Gerald's Family pictures album on a small table behind the door. I thought this was supposed to be an Office.

"Hi" I kept my sweaty hands in my pocket. I already knew what this was all about. He brought out his phone but I implored him to stop. "I already heard it"

"Oh, you have" he sat into his chair

"I have" sigh

"So what do you have to say about this, this, this.....you know I don't know what to call it"

"I didn't say it"

"If you didn't then who did"?

"I don't know Sir anyone could have done that".

There was silence in the room before Mr Gerald broke it "Okay then, Norman, you'll be placed on detention until I figure this out, and make sure..."

"Sir, you can't do that, you're not even sure if I did it" I cut him off

"I didn't even do it, you can ask Paul and Jewel"

"Sssshhhhuuuu, I already talked to Paul Mayor and he has nothing to do with this"

"What? you can't say that. If you can believe Paul isn't involved in this why won't you believe me? I'm innocent sir. I have an after school job and if you place me on detention I might loose my Job"!

"You should have thought of that before recording such message. Now get back to class"

"Sir please" I was close to tears. I had hope he'd change his mind. "Get out" He destroyed all my hopes. Before I knew it, tears was streaming down my cheek and I dont know why I'm this weak. I couldn't stop myself from crying. I felt all the pain, hatred, sadness and insecurities pouring their way out. I was so hurt.

I earned myself a detention, so I called my boss and took a day off which would be deducted from my salary.

I returned back to the class and stayed till the end of the period.
When it was closing hour Mr Gerard sent a student to call me.

"Juliet Badmus, Mr Gerald wants you in his office". My class rep said to me.

I return back to the principal's office so we could talk things out. On my I became pressed.

I went back into the restroom for the third time that day. I don’t know how hope has the audacity to keep letting me down when all I’ve done is believed in it. I was alone, devastated, hurt and broken. Tears came streaming down my cheek again. After about ten minutes of crying in the restroom. I heard a voice. "Who's there?"

Holy shit it's Merit.

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