Episode 3

Am the last one left in the classroom. I was about to leave when a classmate asked me a favor.

" Hi Deethra, would you mind doing me a favor. " Said Angie.

" Yeah? " I said, sounding bored or whatever I know what's she up to.

" Thanks, please clean the classroom for me. " The she ran away.

-_- Duh......

" Hi Deethra! "

I looked to the man who mentioned my name.

" Na-Nathan, need something? "

" Ah, I was just hoping we could go home together, since were neighbors. "

Neighbors?ರ_ರ

"You bumped into me just infront of your house remember? Next to the right is mine. We could talk by the window anytime!😄 " reminded Nathan.

" So? " I said it in a tone, pretending not to care.

" Let me help you cleaning... " He offered.

" Ah! No thank you, I can do it. You should go back home now, I'll walk with you next time. "

" Walk together with me next time? Promise? " He raised his pinky.

" sigh... " I raised my pinky. " I promise. "

And made a pinky promise.

Walking home together... doesn't sound so bad...

I went in my room, surprised with a little gift in my bed. I opened it up, and found a dress.

I read the letter mom sticked beside it.

Remember to wear this dress at your counsin's birthday party okay? Its my most precious gift to you... designed by your dad, before he passed away.

I felt my tears dropped... this lie I made was horrible... I made her worry too much, and give me this dress, worth a million, made by my own dad, mom.... why didn't you realized it was a lie? All our relatives hates us because of our past... why would they be kind all of the sudden, when dad just died, blaming it to both of us?

Its useless... theres no party and theres no cousin. No birthday gift to send and no one to greet to. Why give this dress now?

Phone ranged....

I wipe my tears....

A phone call? Who would call me this days? Mom?

I checked the name of the caller, but I dont know who...

" Hello? " I said.

" Ah! Deethra! I taught you'll not pick up the phone... I had few miscalls... to you, saw it? " Nathan said over the phone

" Wait! How did you know my number!? " 😲

" Don't you remember. you gave it to me the first day we met? "

Flashbacks started in my head, my face turning red at the same time...

Im such an idiot

" So why did you cal Mr. Nathan? Need anything? " I replied. Wiping my tears.

" Nah, I was just worried seeing yu crying there alone. "

I was surprised.

I quickly face to the window, saw him staring at me.

" Are you okay Ms. Deethra? " He asked over the phone, making a gentle smile.

" I- I- Im ok... " I was hiding my face under the bed sheet. Thinking why did I let anyone see me cry like a baby. Gosh... your gonna be laughed at again.

" Hey, are you really okay? " He asked again.

" Im fine, anyway... I need to hang up now. " I replied.

" Sure... but Deethra? "

" Yeah? "

" Dont cry again... okay"

Those words... made me smile.

" Yeah..." I replied, then hang up.

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