My One And Only

Chapter XI: INDEPENDENCE

(Phone alarm ringing)

Uhm... It's already morning. I need to wake up early to prepare all my things to school and my breakfast. I said.

I stand up already and fix my bed. I wash my face first, so that I can be freshened up to prepare my breakfast.

Hmm... What should I eat for my official day here in my apartment? Should I cook eggs? How about American breakfast? Should I cook rice as well? Nuh. I don't want to cook anything. However, I need to maximize everything that I have, or else I will lose my budget in a short time. I decided to get some bread and put some butter on it, then put it in the toaster. After I eat, I also take my shower to finish my preparation to go to school.

I take a deep breath as I go out the door. So, this is the feeling of being independent, huh? Some of my neighbors are greeting me. They are making some conversation to me. They're hoping that we could get along.

When I go out the gate, I see a car outside the building. I thought it was from my dad, but I don't remember that we have this kind of car. Then, the car's window descended and see Stanley inside.

Going to school? Come, let's go together. He said.

What does this jerk is thinking? The reason why I run away from our house to avoid marrying him, then he'll go here asking me to fetch me to school. Moron!

No, thanks. I already book in Groover. I said.

It will be here in any minute. I added.

Oh, come on. I just want to be friends with you. He said.

He went out of the car and started to come to me.

What have I done wrong to you, why are you hating me this much? He asked.

Dude, don't play dumb on me. I have no plans on either making friends or marrying you! I said ruefully.

Oh! Harsh. Violent. I like it. He said, while he keeps on coming on my way.

Don't you dare come near me, or else... I said.

Else what? Are you also going to twist my shoulder? He said.

As he was about one meter away from me, he has been hit by a moving bicycle. He and the rider fall down on the ground. The rider is able to stand first, and he shakes off the dust in his clothes.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry. The rider said.

I can't see the face of the rider as he was facing backwards. When he faced me, I was shock to realize that the rider is Rex.

He just glanced at me and then turn to Stanley.

Oh, my. Are you hurt? He said while he's smirking.

Sorry if I accidentally hit you as you're blocking the driveway. He added.

Stanley's driver help him to stand.

How dare you scumbag to hit me with your f*cking bike! He said while he's being stopped by his driver to make troubles. However, he is able to get away from his driver's grasp and attack Rex. He tried to hit Rex in the face, but Rex had quickly dodged his punch and hurl him to the ground. When the driver saw it, he tried to hit Rex as well, but Rex saw him and quickly throw him a kick on the chest. Rex follow his kick with a strong punch in his bosom, making the driver to fall down on the ground.

Oops! I think I need to escape. He rides his bike and left the two on the ground.

I am amazed how good he fights. Did he just saved me for the second time? And why he didn't talk or say hi to me? Is he still mad at me, when I failed to returned in time? Why should I be bother? I should not care.