Chapter 13

He is so handsome and looking marvellous. Ahhh.. Focus Sheila! What are you doing? But I couldn't take off my eyes from him. He almost took ten laps around the park before he went to drink some water. I stared at him thinking why he seems so familiar but he caught me staring at him and I looked away; My cheeks heat from embarrassment. I averted my gaze before focusing on the couples who were sitting under the tree. I let my mind wander around my future. How it could be grateful If I find my boyfriend who would take care of me like an angel? Huh! I found my worst enemy and a good friend. Tammy! He is the only male friend I got from my entire life being. Truthfully having a guy friend is equal to have ten girl buddies. I was blessed to have him as my best friend, yet, I was not satisfied. Something a part of me is missing. I thought life will become a fairytale once I enter into my college life as my man comes to secure me from the prying eyes but he takes more time than necessary. I eventually lose my hope. I shook my thoughts and started to walk towards my room thinking how my life changed from misery to fantasy but not sure of any guarantee because who knows when it sucks. After all, I'm a trouble maker. The word trouble made me think wisely. Yeah! These days I feel better. I didn't saw Karl that much. Whenever I saw him I hide behind the pillar or whatever things I have in front of me just to avoid his crisis. After that incident, I don't know what happened to him. I wonder what would have happened in the office room but have no idea. Anyway, it's none of my business. From my perspective view, Quinn and Kevin are rich so they would have used their family welfare to get rid of the problems. I put all my thoughts on the back of my mind before jumping into my bed to have a peaceful slumber. Some questions have no answer. --- I'm terribly missing my crazy friend, Tammy. It's really boring sitting alone between the bunch of students. Without Tammy, I feel alone. As usual, I'm sitting in the cafeteria having my lunch lonely as usual. Loneliness is not always plausible. It brings peace at night but it haunts us in the day time. Most of the students are cracking some jokes and are enjoying a great time together. But here I am simply watching them as partially dying out of boredom. Don't ask me where are Quinn and my new found friendship? Whenever I see her, she rather excuses herself saying she will meet me later or she seems in a hurry like I have some kind of viral fever for that she badly wanted to get rid of me from her sight. Why did all of a sudden she changed? Suddenly, cold water splashed over my face and the effect made me jerk up. I looked at the source of water and my eyes got widen when I saw Karl was holding a jug in his hand. When I started to think the earth would have swallowed him, he showed up just to prove I was thinking nonsense. I know today I am going to die. No one is going to come to my rescue. As usual, all the students are looking at us. In the corner of my eyes, I saw Quinn is also watching us. "Wake up from your dreamland and get me a tea." He ordered. Without any complaint, I got his tea and stood beside him. "Sit," he ordered pointing one of the chairs in front of him. At that time the bell rang. Gathering all my courage I muttered: "I have an important class to attend." I don't know from where I earned this courage but now I feel bad for opening my mouth. Because his hand is in my throat, he is looking at me in a rage-filled eye like I killed his girlfriend. I even smelled alcohol from his breath. All of a sudden a hand shoved his hand away from my throat. "What are you doing?" Quinn asked glaring at him. I don't know what was the deal going between them but I clearly saw him shaking a bit before he clasp and unclasp his fist but even before she could go further I cut her off. "It's none of your business, Quinn. I can handle it." I said boldly even though I was shivering inside. Her eyes widen in shock but what can I do. She has been ignoring me for the past few days like we were nothing. Now she showed up just because I was in danger. Truthfully I don't need any pity from her, especially her help. Hearing my words his lips tucked upwards as I fulfil his desire by taking the side of him, "You clearly heard her, right? Now you can leave." He grabbed my arm and dragged me towards the entrance where he can execute one of his dirty things. Most of the students assembled already even before we could reach the entrance. "Please leave me! What did I do to you? Please!!" I cried when I felt the intense pressure on my hand but no vain. He is not stable. Alcohol is controlling his entire soul. His eyes are red as blood. "Polish my shoes." He sat on the steps before dragging my hand to sit near him. If anyone had trapped in my position, the college management would have taken a step to stop his tournament but since I am just a poor girl who can't defend herself, they don't mind the issue. Frankly, I was terrified of him. Usually, he has the power to break my heart but I don't know whatever power this drunken Karl is holding. Like an obedient maid, I ended up polishing his shoes in front of everyone.