Chapter 3

I ordered some pizza. I was so hungry. I finished my pizza while watching a Netflix show. Now I'm searching for a part-time job. Finally, I found a vacancy for a coffee maker. Did I tell you I'm good at making coffee? I have 2 years of experience. I emailed them my CV, and they replied instantly. That was fast. Hopefully, they will hire me. I have to go there at 3 pm for interview. Now, everything is done. Finally, I can relax. Oh, shoot! I have a quiz tomorrow.

First, I have to make some coffee; otherwise, I can't concentrate. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee helps me focus and stay alert during study. While making coffee, I checked my phone and saw Jesse's text reminding me about our plans for tomorrow. It was a thoughtful reminder that put a smile on my face. After replying to her message, I put down my phone, grabbed my cup of coffee, and took my laptop to my study desk to prepare for the quiz. It took me a solid two hours of focused studying, but I'm finally done with everything. I can't afford to stay any longer, as I need to get a good night's sleep to be fully prepared for the quiz tomorrow. And I have a lot of work waiting for me tomorrow. After setting the alarm to ensure I wake up on time, I went to bed, hoping for a good night's sleep to tackle the busy day ahead.

Uff!!! Stupid alarm, why is it ringing so loudly? Stop, please! I'm fully awake. Why can't I find my phone? It must be hiding somewhere under the blankets. Finally, I can put an end to this noisy morning disruption.

With a sigh of relief, I finally found this stupid thing tucked away amidst the cozy folds of my blanket. Now, I've got to get up and start my day; otherwise, I'll be late for class. 

I dressed up in a casual t-shirt and pants, brushed my hair, and decided to go makeup-free today. After ensuring Milo had his breakfast, I grabbed everything I needed for the day. I felt ready to go, taking a deep breath and embracing the simplicity of the morning routine before stepping out the door.

Walking towards my university, listening to 'Summertime Sadness,' and revising for the quiz. After a full hour of walking, I finally arrived in front of my university. And, to my surprise, guess who I bumped into again? Stefan! Why do I have to bump into him again? God, please! Here he goes again, giving me a disgusted look but not saying anything. And his group are laughing at me. "Sorry, it was not intentional," I muttered, feeling a mixture of frustration and embarrassment. I didn't stay any longer after that awkward encounter. Why do I have to be so blind? I'm feeling so angry and confused. It's puzzleing  why he always looks at me with that disapproving gaze. What did I ever do to him? The emotions welling up inside me are so overwhelming that I feel like crying.

Entering my classroom without making eye contact with anyone, I quietly slipped into a corner seat, too embarrassed to meet anyone's gaze. My heart raced with anxiety. After a few agonizingly long minutes, the teacher arrived and began distributing the question papers, setting the stage for the upcoming quiz.

As soon as the quiz ended, I hurriedly left the classroom. I was on my way out of the university when my phone buzzed with an incoming call from Jessei. I realized I had completely forgotten about our meeting.  I picked up her call immediately. 

"Where are you, babe? I'm waiting in front of your class."

 "Um, sorry, I'm in front of the university. Can you please come here?"

 "What's wrong, babe? Are you okay? Wait there; I'm coming." 

"Okay." Then she hung up the phone. After what felt like an eternity, about 10 minutes later, she came running, clearly out of breath. 

"What's wrong, babe?" I tried to soothe her nerves, saying,

 "Jessei, take a deep breath. Calm down. I'm okay. It was just a hectic day, and I got caught up in the rush, but I'm absolutely fine now."

 "You were lying, weren't you? You know I can tell. So, tell me what's wrong." 

I didn't want to tell her because I knew she would be worried and probably angry with Stefan. She might even try to confront or insult him. I was about to say something to Jessei when Stefan's group passed by, and someone in the group said, "Well, she's here waiting for you, Stefan, hoping to bump into you again."

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