Chapter 3
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Melissa's POV
I insulted him in front of the whole school. My bad.
But, I genuinely do not want him screwing his life trying to befriend me.
Enough thinking about him! You have other important things to do!
Why does he affect me so much when I had been in close proximity with him only once! (not literally close but sitting on one bench together side by side is close proximity according to me! )
Days roll by in a flash. Parker and I have been ignoring each other. He is usually seen with Hazel and her crew .He seems happy.
But it's not like I care!
It is good that I didn’t continue any talk with him, maybe he is like one of those rich brats who like to bully people and find sadistic pleasure in it.
But he was the only person who tried being friendly with me! My heart says.
I have remained friendless and will continue doing the same. My mind says on the other hand.
I ignore everything and continue studying.
In between the Chemistry class, I suddenly feel sick and put my head down on the bench.
I hear a loud voice calling out Mr Han’s name.
Who can it be?Of course, it has to be Hazel!
"Mr Han, the topper is sleeping in your class! How rude of her. She must be punished !".
Does she have no life other than seeing what other's are up to? Can't she just listen to the class and leave me alone for at least once?Why always me?!
Now I need to answer in front of the whole class.
"What happened Melissa? Are you unwell?"
Mr Han comes up to me and asks politely.
"Yes Sir. I am feeling a little sick. Maybe it has got to do something with the food I had this morning" .
"Please take care. You can go to the dormitory and rest" He says.
Mr Han is a heedful teacher, he is sensible and knows to differentiate between right and wrong.
“Thanks Mr Han, I am sorry for disturbing your class” I say.
“There is nothing to be sorry about Melissa, you have been a very obedient student and also one student who never misses any class. What can you do, if you are not feeling well?You should not blame yourself for everything and stop saying sorry.Being sick is not your mistake.Now , please go and rest.” He voices.
I nod my head and start getting up when I hear a male voice speak. It doesn’t take long for me to identify whose voice it is.
It is Parker's!
"I will take her to the sick room Mr Han".
Huh? Why should he accompany me?I can go by myself. It is not that I am bedridden.
But, inwardly I feel happy that he still wants to befriend me.
“Sure. Please accompany her ." Mr Han voices.
“I can go myself sir.I don’t need a company.” I say.
“When somebody is trying to offer you a help, do not say a no.It means, they genuinely want to help you.” Mr Han says.
Maybe , he is right. He is just trying to help.Why make a big deal out of this?I nod my head and start walking outside with Parker accompanying me when Hazel suddenly runs up towards us.
“Where do you think are you going Hazel?” Mr Han asks sternly.
“Parker is new to the school. He doesn’t know the way to sick room. Moreover I am closer to Melissa. I will give take her there." Hazel responds.
Haha! Hazel and me are friends! When did that happen? Oh please, I understand your vile intentions. Spare me. I am not interested in him nor your friendship! I rather go alone.I am not new to the school. I can go there by myself.
“Okay.You may take her but drop her and come back to the class.Don’t be late and Parker, you may please go back to your place.” He orders.
Parker’s eyes glow with fury when he returns to his place.On the other hand, Hazel sheepishly smiles at Mr Han and voices him a thanks for letting her accompany me.
The sinister smile on her face is visible only to me.The victorious look on her face makes me cringe.
Hazel holds my hand and acts friendly in front of Mr Han and accompanies me out of the class.
As soon as we go a little distance, she shoves me hard towards the wall and twists my hand in a painful angle.
I moan in pain.
"Stay away from Parker! He is mine. " She says and walks away.
I didn’t purposefully fall sick. It was Hazel who had told Mr Han thinking he would punish me but did not happen.Moreover, it was Parker who told Mr Han that he would accompany me. How am I to be blamed here? I never came between their way nor am I interested.If I really intended to have any sort of attachment towards Parker, I wouldn’t have shouted at him the other day.But , this female does not seem to understand anything .It is none of my business.
Anyway,I don't have the strength nor any mood to fight back. So, I walk towards the dorm.
Nurse Gemma is a kind hearted human being. She is the only person who speaks friendly with me and has never shown any sort of discrimination towards me.
She has always been there for me when I needed.She is a motherly figure for me at school.
I often end up in the sick room when I am bullied and Nurse Gemma is always considerate enough in taking care of me and hiding the scars I get due to the dirty pranks played on me.
Yes, you read it right. Hiding the scars. Bullying can be physically agonising sometimes but I have gotten used to it and also know how to hide it. I think, I can be an actor with how successfully I have managed to cover up my scars by not letting my parents know anything about the happenings at school.They are in the false notion that I am happy.
"Melissa?What happened today ? I was happy that I had not seen you from the past few days thinking that you were not the target of the bullies anymore.Did anybody play a dirty game on you again?” She asks concerned.
"This time, I fell sick in the class Gemma. I think, the food I had in the morning today didn't suit me ."
She immediately takes me over to the bed and gives me some tablet and soothes me by caressing my stomach.
“Take rest Dear.I am right beside you.You will be fine in sometime.” She says softly.
I start to feel good and fall asleep.
"You will not tell mom nor dad about this. I will stop this myself. Give me some time! " a voice says.
Okay I will give you some time but if you don't stop it, I have no choice! "
“Sweetheart? Melissa what happened? Melissa!” Nurse Gemma wakes me up by patting my cheeks hard.
Sweat trickles down my forehead.
"Had a bad dream? "
I nod my head and drink water. The voice keeps ringing in my ears and I gulp down the water fast.
"Are you alright sweetheart?Lie down on my lap.You will feel better.”
"No, I am fine.Thanks for the help, Gemma. I better rush to the class." I utter and hurry out of the room.
“Melissa, come back. You need to rest well.” Nurse Gemma shouts from behind, but I do not heed to her words and walk fast.
I have been having these dreams from the past 3 years. This is the dark part of my life and I don't want anybody to know about it.
Ironically, studies have always helped me here. Books are my best companion. I forget everything when I study. They divert my attention from everything around.
As I start walking towards the class, I look at my wrists to see the time and realise that I had forgotten my watch at the sick room.
I turn around to fetch my watch back when I see ld peeping into the dormitory.
What is he doing in there?
Is he looking for me?
Even after the incident at cafeteria?
Is he concerned about me?
No, that's not possible. Maybe he is looking for somebody else.
Don't over react Melissa! Calm down.
Nurse Gemma’s eyes brighten when she sees me, but I shake my head in negative and raise my eyebrows and glance at Parker indicating that she behaves as if she doesn’t know I am standing here.
She nods her head in approval and walks towards Parker.
What is she doing? Why is she walking in the direction where Parker is standing?
Dear Lord, please!I hope she doesn’t say everything to Parker and make me look pitiful!
I cross my hands in the air and plead her not to say anything from behind.She doesn’t seem to care that I am begging her and walks straight towards him.
“Are you looking for somebody?” She asks.
“Oh!Yes, I am looking for a girl who fell sick a while ago.Her name is Melissa.” He responds.
“Oh Melissa, I know her very well. She is my favourite child. She left a while ago.She must probably be in the class by now.” She says.
I heave a sigh of relief and walk towards one of the corners so that Parker doesn’t see me.
After he leaves,I quickly walk inside the dorm to get back my watch.
“I left my watch here Gemma. Came here to take it,And, thanks for saving me today.” I say her.
“Who is he?He seems to be concerned about you?” She smiles and questions with an eyebrow raised.
“Oh, just a classmate and a new transfer student. Nothing else Gemma.I gotta leave.Thanks once again.Bye” I say and turn back, only to see Parker standing and staring at me with his hands crossed.
I freeze.
What is he doing here?I thought he had left!
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