LOVE DOESN'T GIVE A DAMN

Chapter 10

Hi lovelies, this chapter is in Carl's POV and it kinda taking us back to the beginning that is the first day of school.
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CARL*

I was just about to leave home when I heard my mum's voice;

"Carl, come back here and have your breakfast."

"I can't mum, I have to go now. You know its the first day of the school year so I have to assemble all the guys this morning. Coaches orders," I said. She was about to say something else when I added;

"Don't worry, I will get something to eat."

"Make sure you do," mum said.

"Sure mum," I pecked her cheek and quickly left.

My mum was a busy woman but despite her tight schedule, she always made time for my brother and I.

My dad left us when I was ten and my brother was just five years old. He divorced my mum and married someone else.

He was a very successful hotelier and part of the conditions for the divorce was that he transferred two of his hotels into my mum's name.

I hate him so much because he had hurt my mum badly. My mum handles the two hotels now so we are pretty rich.

On my way to school, I texted the guys on the football team to meet at the gym before classes began.

After our meeting with the coach, I was standing by my locker when a girl walked in. She looks new. She was very beautiful  with very long blond hair. She wore high waisted jeans and a crop top that fits her shape perfectly.

I thought Maddie was beautiful but this girl is so damn hot. She was looking around when she bumped into me.

"Oh I'm so so so sorry," she said and looked up to my face.

"Hey, are you okay?" I asked and looked into her perfect face. Her eyes were so blue and she had small pink lips. I so badly wanted to kiss it.

"Um.....I am actually. I'm sorry for bumping into you." She said.

"Oh, stop apologizing already."

"Are you new here?" I asked and she said yes.

"I'm Carl and you?"

"I'm Isla.....nice to meet you," she said.

Isla Isla Isla Isla.....I could say that name a million times and never get tired.

"Nice name. Have you seen the principal yet?" I asked.

"No, I was actually looking for the office," she replied.

"Since that's the case, let me walk you there," I offered.

What did I just do??!!!!
Offered to walk a girl to the principals office??!!!
This is so not me. This girl has changed something in me.

She agreed for me to walk her but before we got there, Maddie came with her squad. She was angry because she saw me with a girl but she had no right to be mad because I have caught her cheating on me twice. I promised myself to break up with her  once she misbehaves again.

Isla thanked me and said she could go alone. I agreed and left.

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Today was different from other first day of schools. I guess I had seen something to brighten to the rest of the year for me.

I sat in class thinking about Isla. I didn't even notice that my friends were talking to me.

"Dude are you even listening?" Caleb asked and slapped my arm.

"Hey what was that for?"

"Guy what's wrong cause its unlike you to day dream," Jace said.

"Its nothing," I said.

"Are you sure?" Caleb asked.

I let out a frustrated groan. They weren't going to leave me alone until I told them.

"Ok, I'll tell you. There is a new girl in our school. She bumped into me this morning and since then, I can't just get her out of my head."

Jace laughed.

"Why are you laughing asshole?"

"Its just hard to believe that Carl Richardson had a petty crush. Its so damn funny." He replied.

"Its unlike you. This is all new." Caleb said. "Ok, how can we help you?"

Finally, someone sensible has spoken.

"I want to invite her to eat lunch with us. I hope she agrees."

"Good idea. Who would reject sitting with us?" Jace said.

These guys knew me too well. We have been friends since kindergarten. We went everywhere together and did everything together. I think its safe to say we were brothers. Jace and Caleb were playboys but I wasn't because I didn't want to be like my dad.

We were practically the kings of the school. Everyone would jump at an opportunity to sit with us.

During lunch time, I saw Isla at the entrance of the cafeteria. She seemed to be looking for someone. Caleb Jace and I walked up to her and invited her to sit with us but she politely refused.

"Wow this girl is different. I know she must have heard stories about us. How could she refuse to sit with us?" Jace asked clearly surprised.

"Well, she is not like Maddie that would almost kill to be popular," I said smiling. "Plus I like a challenge."

"This guy is love sick," Caleb said and I playfully punched his shoulder.

"Hey what was that for? I was only stating the obvious," he said laughing.

"Speaking of Maddie, what did you do when you caught her with that dude?" Jace asked.

"I just ignored her. Our relationship has no meaning. She forced herself on me in the first place. It was getting embarrassing that why I accepted."

The guys laughed at the memory.

"Plus she helps keep the girls away. They are scared of her," I laughed.

"Here she comes," Caleb said.

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Even when I got home, her face was still appearing in my head. I had to stop thinking about her so much and find a way to speak to her instead.

She didn't even seem interested in me. I was a heartthrob. Girls flocked around me although they were careful because they were scared of Maddie. But this girl didn't seem to care less. She even rejected my offer for her to sit with us.

I wasn't one to easily give up. I had earlier told Caleb to fetch me info about her. Caleb had his way of doing these things. Very reliable guy. I picked up my phone and called him.

"Hey have you gotten what I asked for?"

"Yh, I have sent you an email. All the info you need is there."

"Thanks bro, I really appreciate."

"What are friends for? Besides, I really want to see where this thing leads. Goodnight." He hung up.

I quickly opened the email Caleb sent and checked up her Instagram and Facebook profile. I am acting like a stalker, I know but I really didn't care.

Her WhatsApp number was part of the info Caleb sent. I contemplated whether to call or not. I ended up sending her a message.

Hi isla....
How are you doing? Its Carl....

This sounded pathetic. What happened to all the charm I thought I possessed?

I sent it anyway.

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I think I'm already loving Carl.....:)
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