"Oh my God, that was disgusting!"
The noise of Latrelle woke me up in the middle of my sleep. I felt my soul become more alert when I saw Wyn drinking wine.
"You have already woken up."
"It's a good thing she woke up." Latrelle observed as he watched television. He was disgusted by what he was watching, but he persisted in watching it.
He was covering his eyes with his hands, but there was a gap between them, so he could still see what was going on.
I held my head when I felt it was aching. Wyn noticed this and immediately rose to his feet.
"I'll go get you a cup of coffee," he said, I was about to disagree, but he had already gone into the kitchen.
I let out a long, deep sigh. I agreed to go out drinking with Latrelle because I needed to get to bed. If I just know that this is going to happen, I'm not going to do it.
I'm curious as to why I woke up in the first place. I don't have to do anything but sleep in the living room for the rest of the night.
I slowly stood up, my head aching badly at the same time, which is why I held it for another moment.
"I can't take it any longer! I'd just look for another one!" Latrelle thought to himself as he browsed through other movies.
"Why did you buy Kaoree a cup of coffee? She is eager to get to sleep." Latrelle said when Wyn placed the cup of coffee in front of me.
He scratched the back of his neck, "I'm sorry, Kaoree. If you want, I can just go get you a glass of milk."
I looked at him a little bit longer. He truly does have the appearance of an angel. Hjs voice was so calming, it was almost like she was lulling you to sleep.
"Kaoree? Are you feeling alright?" He pressed the back of his hand against my forehead. I could feel his concern, so I nodded.
"Yes, I'm fine! Don't bother making a glass of milk for myself. I'm just going to go to my room and sleep." I cracked a smile.
He nodded his head. I didn't say goodbye to Latrelle because he was too busy doing his thing.
I have classes the following morning. The dizziness that I'm experiencing caused me to lose my balance, and I almost sprained my ankle. God! The effects of this alcohol were truly extraordinary. I'm not sure why so many people choose to drink.
I massaged my head, but it didn't make any difference because my head was still hurting like hell.
Wyn and I were the only ones who had scheduled classes today. Others would have their classes later in the afternoon, while T. H would be at practice for their sports team. What I'm sure Latrelle was still in a deep sleep right now.
I wanted to wake him up, but it was impossible because he was like glued to his bed when he was sleeping. if I disturb his sleep, he might punch me in the face.
"He's quite attractive!"
"Gosh! What is his name?"
"I'm sure he went to a different school. He looks wealthy!"
"Take care of this or Latrelle will be upset with you."
He was referring to the diorama that he and Latrelle created. T. H. also helped, but only a little because I knew he was too lazy to do such things and he was also busy, so it was just the two of us.
This diorama is my contribution to our class report. My professor stated that it was graded alongside our other props for our report. I was putting in a lot of effort because this is where they will based our final grade.
"Of course, Wyn. Even if he isn't upset, I'll take care of this."
He nodded and turned away. Even though his back was the only one visible, everyone turned to look at him.
It's lunchtime, and I'm alone. Melissa has an urgent trip to Manila, according to a classmate, which is why she is absent today.
"Hello, Kaoree!" Melissa greeted me cheerfully while I was eating in the cafeteria.
I looked at her with squinted eyes, "Why didn't you notify me that you would be absent earlier? You have a cellphone!"
"Oh! You've already missed me? Sorry. In Manila, there was an urgent family gathering. Anyway, I heard you were very well prepared for your presentation." She sat next to me and nibbled on my food. "Where is it? I'm very much looking forward to seeing it!"
That was just perfect timing because I had already finished my meal. I went to where it was hidden. I can't just take it everywhere because it might get damaged.
"Be careful. Your foot...
I nearly forget, I have a bandage on my foot.
I was looking for the diorama on the abandoned building, which was close to our room. Melissa raised her brows as she looked at me "Isn't it possible that you have a memory lapse and forgot where you put it? We'll see right away if it's here."
My chest began to tense up gradually. It should not be lost. My final grades in my major subjects are dependent on it.
"The back door is open!"
We immediately took refuge in the abandoned building's comfort room.
"There were people coming, be quiet," Melissa said quietly. We were right behind the shattered door.
My nervousness returned, this time more intensely, when I saw Wanwan with a lovely lady.
She was dressed semi-formally. Her black hair was cascading down her waist, and she had a petite frame. Her one hand is clutching a bag from a well-known designer label.
She turned around, revealing her face to us. I noticed how much I resembled her.
"Kaoree, you look like twins," Melissa said as she held my arms.
"Wanwan, you are truly incredible. You are my true friend. That is why I owe you." She hugged Wanwan.
"You know I have a lot of doubts about that girl and—" Melissa was speaking when I interrupted her by covering her mouth.
"Don't be too loud."
We also went out after they left. We rush to the back door, where they were going.
My chest ached horribly as my knee weakened. My eyes welled up with tears when I noticed there was a sign of styrofoam from where I was standing to the location of the garbage can.
"Your diorama..."
My every step was heaving. My vision was becoming blurry as I stared at my diaroma, which had been destroyed and could no longer be repaired.
"What did you do here?"
Wanwan's lips parted and her eyes widened.
"You! You're a traitor!" Melissa yelled and was about to attack her, but I stopped her by holding her arms.
"Ka...kaoree... Melissa?" Her naturally red lips became pale.
"Oh. Look who's arrived. Wanwan, you've brought the right one here." She sarcastically smiled.
She took off her gloves.
"Hi! My name is Rosella." She introduced herself before reaching out her hands, her fingers as white as a candle.
I simply stared at it coldly.
Rosella. Her name rang a bell. She was slowly approaching, her heels making a noise with each step she took.
"So you're Kaoree?" Her attention was drawn to my ID.
She smirked, "Right. Place yourself next to the trashcan... because that is where you belong."
My blood boiled all the way to the top of my head.
"Who are you? I don't even know who you are. We aren't even close."
She furrowed her brows. "Well. Sorry about that, Kaoree. Please allow me to introduce myself. I am the girlfriend of the person with whom you are flirting."
Flirting? Is she Latrelle's girlfriend?
That jerk! He didn't even bother to inform me that he has a girlfriend. This girl may be jealous of me because she believes I am flirting with Latrelle.
Oh, filthy bitch, don't pretend you don't know. Anyway, I'm Thaddeus's girlfriend."
"Know your place, or should I put you where you belong?" she said as she moved closer to me, slightly pushing my shoulders.
I'm feeling weak as because of what she said. It was as if my soul had left my body.
I thought...
Maybe I just made too many assumptions...
"You are now aware. And it looks like that you will not receive a grade for your finals, which makes me happy." She smiled as she looked at the most important thing I needed right now.
Wanwan couldn't even look us in the eyes before they left.
Five minutes had passed and I was still crying. I was still digesting what I had learned today. My heart felt like it had been pierced by millions of knives.
It was excruciatingly painful. It was so excruciatingly painful that I just wanted to be numb.
"Kaoree, shhh." Melissa did everything she could to console me, but it wasn't enough to keep me from crying.
Wanwan, why did you do that!?
Especially Thaddeus... Why?! Why didn't you tell me sooner?