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Chapter 2 A Walk

  • Later that evening, I decided I would go for a walk to take a look round the school. Annie had decided she'll tag along. I was unhappy with her decision at first because it meant talking to death. She was quite the chirpy one and was very social too. 'Well I guess that suits the cheerleader personality' I said to myself. But with time, as she kept talking, we discovered we had few things in common. 'hmmm... Maybe I misjudged her... She might not be bad for a roommate' I thought 'we might even turn out as best friends' I smiled at the thought. As we walked, I noticed that she greeted a lot of people. " Waow, you know a lot of people." I said "well, what can I say?" She said proudly. " Why?? Don't you?" She asked. I looked at her before shaking my head " no, I don't". "Oooh.. A loner I see" she said rudely feeling irritated and glad at the same time, like she had a big shot. At that moment, I knew I was right about her all along. I can't believe I was so naive.
  • Annie suddenly stopped in her tracks making me ram my head into hers as I walked behind her. "Hey! Watch it!!" She yelled. I was pissed off. It was her fault not mine.. she was the one who suddenly stopped. I refrained myself and swallowed my anger. When she didn't move, I looked at her, she seemed lost so I followed her gaze. She was staring admiringly at a guy that passed by. "waow" I said out loud. "He's gorgeous" I concluded. "I know, Right??" She said "and I'm going to make him mine" she concluded. I laughed out so loud that she turned to glare at me. Everyone including Mr hottie turned to our direction. "What? You don't think I can??" She asked looking so furious, "its not that, I mean come on, he looks like one of the popular guys in the whole campus. And he also looks like a playboy". "So??" She asked rudely. "Nothing, nothing at all... Wish away" I said trying to hold back my laughter. She eyed me then walked away. I followed suit.
  • As it was getting late, I decided I would return to the hostel. Annie was still with me so she decided she'd stick with me again! She was a leech who won't get off. I was frustrated. I prayed silently to God that someone would come take her and he answered my prayer. A convertible suddenly stopped by our side making us jump out of our skin. but then, it seemed Annie recognised the person. "OMG, Joe?" She seemed surprised "Anniiieee" he called happily. "Jooee" she called in return. Joe got out of the convertible and hugged her. "Waow, how's this possible?" She asked. "Last I saw you, you said you were moving to California with your family" she continued. "Well, I have my own dreams and I so happen to be here studying arts" he replied joyfully. "But it's so far from home" she said still in shock. "Yeah, I needed to get away" He said, "what about Kira?" She asked. "She's doing alright" he told her. 'oh brother! How long will I be here for?' I said in my head. Seems she has known him for a long time. I whispered to myself.
  • As I was about leaving, he suddenly asked "who's your friend over there?" I stopped in my tracks then gave a fake smile. I extended my hand "I'm Meredith, Meredith Campbell but you can call me Mer” I said. I just wanted to get the introduction done and over with so I could leave. He took the hand and kissed it then said "Joe, Joe Duan. Half Asian half American in case you're wondering" I quickly took my hand from him. The fact he kissed it disgusted me. Joe kept staring at me, along with his friends in the car. What's with the staring today? Was there anything on my face?? I wondered "you're so beautiful" Joe complimented. I am? I asked myself. "Thank you?" I replied confused. "I guess you don't get that compliment a lot" he said. I smiled and said nothing.
  • From the corner of my eye, I could see Annie fuming with rage and doing her best to hide it but it was a total fail. " So where are you headed" she suddenly asked taking his hand. "We are headed for a party downtown" "wanna come?" He asked looking at me. But instead, Annie replied "of course, why not?" And with that she got into the convertible. "What about you?" He asked softly with hope in his eyes. "I can't. I'm busy, sorry". I said feigning regret. He looked disappointed but then I guaranteed a next time. He got into his convertible, smiled at me then drove off into the night. 'what was that about?' I thought as I watched them dissappear out of sight.