30 Days In Rome

Chapter 27

"Alright guys. Let's get to work" Mr Henderson said

I tried my best to focus on the lesson but the events of last night couldn't let me be. I kept thinking about how his arms roamed round my body starting up fires in places I could never imagine.

"Everyone tear out a piece of paper"

The sounds of groaning teenagers filled the room followed by the tearing of sheets from books. I took my time to analyse him today, looking all professional in his blue shirt and black pants.

It's hard to believe that this was the same man that pleasured me through the night

"Do we have to sir?"

"Yes"
I smirked. They call him sir. I call him John. If only they knew

"I want you to write about the most memorable day of your life" he instructed " you have" he checked his wrist watch ''exactly 30 minutes"

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flashback

"Why is life so unfair?" I asked my brother as we lay on his bed

He just received a death threat this afternoon after school in form of a letter in his car

"Everything will be alright in the end" he said

How can he be positive at a time like this?

"And if it isn't?"

"Then it's not the end"

End of flashback

I smiled to myself as I wrote

The most memorable day in my life was the day my brother died, for even in his death his memories are kept alive. I feel every day is memorable for me. I get to see pieces of him everywhere, in my dreams, in the classroom, in a crowd full of people, even in the nights when I look at the sky. He's always there.

I got up as soon as the bell rang. Annabelle and I linked our arms together as we made our way down the hallway

"So... Annabelle started

"So...?"

"Notice how Mr Henderson couldn't keep his eyes off you?" she wiggled her eyebrows

I rolled my eyes playfully

"Please don't start"

We mistakenly bumped into someone. It was Jomar

"Hey guys" he greeted

"Hi" we waved at him and passed him

"Jomar likes you too. If it doesn't work out with Henderson, you can also go after him you know"

"What do you mean?"

"Henderson's about to be a priest in 4 days. He can't change his mind"

That is true. I heard the priests leave tomorrow for their camp.

If that is the case then where do I stand?

John

When I got home that night, I couldn't help but think about how my life will the drastically change tomorrow

If I go on that trip with the other seminarians there is no going back

Do I go and leave the girl I like behind?

Do I stay and let my mother down? I will also be letting myself down because I have worked so hard for this ever since I was a child

I sighed and sat on the edge of my bed

Is Ruby really worth it?

Do I really want to live a life of pure celibacy?

I like Ruby and even if we don't end up together in the long run, I may want to experience life with women.

I may want to start a family too. I've never questioned my intentions of becoming a priest until Ruby came into my life. Is this a sign?

What of my mum? What about her wish for me?

"What about your happiness?" a voice said to me

I became startled. Am I hearing things?

Read Ecclesiastes chapter 9 verses 7 to 9

I suddenly remember the passage my father told me to read. I took my Bible from underneath my pillow and open the passage. It read

Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved what you do. Let your garments be always white. Let not oil be lacking on your head. Enjoy life with the wife whom you love, all the days of your vain[a] life that he has given you under the sun, because that is your portion in life and in your toil at which you toil under the sun.

I laughed and shook my head. Crazy old man. He's still teaching me life lessons even to this point

After an hour of final thinking, I finally made my decision

I took my phone and sent her a text

Come over Please. We need to talk