Ep.8 - School Girl's Simple Life
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**Kaitlyn's POV**
Finally, this event has come to an end.I still can't find Ann anywhere which is kind of strange. Even among a massive crowd, we would have met at some point. I left that thought unanswered for now and listen to the student council summarizes and closes this at last.a
"Hey, you guys want some Cronut?--'Cause my stomach says it's a Cronut time"
"A...Cronut?"
"Don't tell me you fancy folks don't know Cronut?"
Hana shares clueless glare with Maxwell who shrugs with doubtful eyes. I chuckle when I saw Drake's jaw dropped to the floor, so I start explain.
"It's a perfect combination of doughnut and croissant--Straight from the oven with love"
"It sounds...delicious"
"Delicious, eh? Try heavenly--Come on, I can't let you both waste more of your life time until you get your 1st bite on it"
I look over my shoulder and hope that Ann would just appears, so I could invite her to join us. But I can't spot her anyway.
"You coming, woodpecker?"
"Yeah--Wait, what did you call me just now?"
Drake already several steps ahead of me after he gave me a new nickname. Guess I'll have my revenge later.
After each of us got our hands on Cronut, no a single word comes out of our mouth anymore. Cronuts are just freaking GOOD that it made us go for another, and another and another. We only stop after our 5th round, if I'm not mistaken.
"Where have you been all my life? Cronut-dear?"
"Yeah. We can all agree on Maxwell for that one"
"Seriously, guys. I could die happily now"
Maxwell pretends to sleep peacefully while we laugh. Hana wipes her mouth with a napkin after she finished her drinks.
"Thanks, Drake. I'm pretty fulled and it's heavenly delicious"
"Told you"
Full stomach and great companies, what a perfect way to end the day! We said goodbye and be on our way. I told my parents about how nicely today has been after I got home. But I don't know why my dad suddenly breaks into tears!
"*Sniff* Oww, our girl grows up so fast! I wish you could be our little girl a little longer--Lily,could you tell our girl to stop growing?"
Mom and I laugh at how dad reacted to my 1st day experiences at high school. She gives him a kiss and I hug him to cheer him up.
"Come on, dad--No matter how old I am, I'm still you guys's daughter"
"*Sniff* *Sniff* Waaaa"
There he goes again and it's even worsen than before. Mom shakes her head slightly then hands him a handkerchief. We sooth him together until he's able to control his sensitive self and enjoys family dinner before call it a day.
**Kaitlyn's Dream**
'*Mumble* Unhand her this instant!'
'Or what? This b*tch--*Mumble*--from my stupid mistake!'
'*Swift*'
'F_ck! How dare you--'
'*Mumble* Another word and that'll be your last voice to be heard'
I wake up from a memory I longingly forgot. My shirt's totally covered in sweat, so I decide to take a shower and get change before go back to sleep.
While showering, I think about that memory I just dreamed. It was the day my dad took me up from hell--The same and the only time I met Mystry.
"Why now?"
I said to myself. After all this time, why I dream about her and her warm hug? Even other details in the dream are all mixed up because it was a long time ago. Beside, I was only 4 back then, but strangely enough her warm touch is the only thing I remember it clearly.
That day, if it weren't for Mystry and my parents, I must be 6 feet underneath by now. They gave me more than a 2nd chance--They gave me HOPE. A hope to live not just survive. And I can't thank them enough for that.
Next morning, I wake up early and prepare breakfast for the 3 of us. They were over to the moon when they saw.
"Kaitlyn, dear, you did this...for us?"
I kiss them on a cheek instead of verbal answer. We enjoy it together with fluffier heart which contains pure happiness. We couldn't ask for more.
"Good luck on your study, dear"
"Have a great day, mom, dad"
"We love youuuu--"
Dad shouts all the way even they already drove off. I chuckle and join my friend in our favorite hang out spot at the campus.
Life never been better. I've a family whom love me, friends with great hearts and study courses that getting more interesting everyday. I still looking for Ann. Maybe I'd have better luck on the rooftop, but it will have to wait. Because before we know it, we've been study here for month! And now is the time for our quarter-term test.
"Come on, Maxwell--Tell me the name of the duchess of PerElla"
"Duchess...Becca Buasera?"
"No! Her name is--"
"Duchess Roleirai Buasera--COUNTESS Becca is her daughter"
I help Hana with tutoring our 2 hopeless guys in our group. Drake frowns while he flips through a huge pile of books.
"How could you two remember all of these?"
"Pay attention in class--of course"
"But it's like--hundreds of royalty and noble family lines!"
Hana and I give them slyly smile. Drake collapses on the table while Maxwell's all fuzzy.
"God helps us! We aren't gonna be ready for the test in time!"
"It's not that bad, guys. If you keep on study after school for 3 hours everyday, you can surely pass all the test"
"And for today, it's only half an hour left. Come on, guys--Last push up!"
Together, Hana and I push everything we learnt inside their thick skulls until the last day before test. We look at the guys's essays and couldn't be more proud.
"And here I announce you both officially ready for the test!"
"Yay!"
"Finally!"
Both Drake and Maxwell shoots their fists into the air after Hana's announcement. They thank us for what we have done.
"You don't have to thank us just now"
"Yeah. Wait until you both pass the test, until then--See you later"
We gather our belongings and be on our way. It's 4, but I'm not ready to go home yet. It feels lonely when mom and dad aren't there. So I decide to go somewhere quiet to relax for a bit--Building D rooftop, for sure.
And when I arrived, there she is!--The girl I usually looking for in the crowd!
**Continue on the next episode**
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