IT'S NOT JUST THE BILLIONS [COMPLETED]

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Anna's P. O. V.

~8 years ago~

"Anna what's the square root of 81?" I heard my maths teacher Mr Marc ask, pulling me out of my thoughts.

The whole class had their eyes on me and all I wanted was to be saved by the bell. I looked at the board trying to figure out what they were doing. I completely zoned out thinking about my family again. They are always on my mind. They always seem to occupy my mind every time. I hate that I randomly think about them most especially my mum.

"Anna"Mr Marc called me again.

"9"I said at the same time my friend, Sonia said the same thing. She was saving my ass.

"I'm a maths genius. I can't forget the square root of 81" I proudly wanted to say but instead I mouthed, "thanks"

I sighed in annoyance raining curses on the bell in my mind. It couldn't save me before Mr Marc asked me a question that made everyone stare at me. I stood on my feet, putting my books in my bag.

"Where were you this time?" I heard Sonia ask while walking towards me.

I smiled at her lame joke, crushing her into a hug so I would change the subject. I hate sharing my problems. I would rather keep it to myself. It feels like everyone can't be trusted. Sonia can be trusted when it comes to certain things especially about boys. I don't tell her about my family problems. I am not looking for pity or anything. I just want them to be happy so I could live for myself.

"Don't change the subject"She said, as soon as I pulled away. I faked a cute pout making her roll her eyes. I loved acting like this knowing we would talk about something else so she can drop it.

"Kelvin and I are going out for lunch"she said.

"So you're ditching me"

"You could come if you want"

And be the third wheel?

"No thanks"I said. "I'll be with Luke"I said, making her tease me. I rolled my eyes, looking plainly at her.

Luke moons has been asking me out for what seems like forever. My answer keeps being the same. I don't see myself as the relationship type. At least, not for now. I'd be having my mind troubled about a lot of things if issues arise and I am not ready for such.

"I know that's kelvin" she said as soon as her ringtone dragged her attention. She looked at her phone and a smile lit up on her face. "We have French last period right?"she asked.

"Yeah?"I said, sounding more like a question.

"Cover for me"

"You're not coming back? You'll get into trouble if you're not back after lunch"

"No, I won't"She said, rushing out of the class happily.

She's really gonna get into trouble.

I pulled out my phone from my back pocket as soon as I felt it vibrate. My heart kept beating heavily as soon as I read the text that popped up.

Ella: Mum just moved out.

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~PRESENT DAY~

"Lincoln, learn to pass the ball!"I heard the coach shout at my boyfriend as he held onto the ball. It would have been a whole lot better if he passed to his teammates though.