7 Trust Issue

"Seviro Alcinous Castaldi is my name. In case you suddenly change your mind and you find me interesting next time"

Say what?

I raise my eyebrow because of his unconventional approach but he just pursed his lips into a smirk. I wanted to laughed when he gave me a salute and walk on the opposite direction without looking back.

Interesting next time...

Really huh? I nod my head slightly and briefly. I shook my head and look at his ID that I'm holding. I disgustingly make face, without a doubt I throw his ID on the trash can. Did he thought that I'm a keeper?

Well his wrong.

*****

"According to Seth Godin 'Art is an original gift, a connection that changes the recipient, a human ability to make a difference. Art isn't a painting or even a poem, it's something that any of us can do. If you interact with others, you have the platform to create something new — something that changes everything' very artistic way of thinking right?" Miss Fuentes said while walking back and fort on the center of the class room

She's our Art Theory Professor and everyone are ears open to her while focusing on our sketching. She gave us a task to sketch the torn book that was place in the center table of the room while she's discussing our topic for today.

"As it said in the theory of art. Art is consider as imitation or representation of nature. According to Plato all artistic creation is form through imitation. And what does Plato means on that imitation? Well, it very simple. It means imitation the action of life " she explain emphasizing the last words

"A simple carving on the tree trunk can be consider as an art. Drawing a series of lines is an art, even doing a random dot pattern is also an art. Cooking food is an art, dancing is an art, acting is also an art. All things around us is an art. You don't have to follow rules or instructions for it, because it is how you perceive it. Everyone of us can be consider as an artist, though this world has this so called 'standards' and 'qualifications' for you to called an artist. But if you look to the deeper meaning of art, you can conclude that we are all artistic in different ways" she added

I lower and raise my head slightly agreeing to her statement. She's actually one of my favorite professor because everything that she makes us accomplished are all meaningful and worthwhile.

She discuss more about the theory of arts and the interpretation of those known people in the world about it. No one dares to disturb her nor distract her because we all respect Ms. Fuentes. Well, we respect all our Professors here but Ms. Fuentes is different because she always makes us experience something new that makes us bewilder with our own action and thoughts.

She's interesting that's why I like her. I like her as a person.

"So okay! Class dismiss, leave all your works, finished or not finish. Tomorrow I'll discuss the art portfolio that you all need to pass this semester" she said smiling while clapping her hand to encourage us to move a little faster

I heard those groans and complains because of the art portfolio that we need to pass. And it seems like they forgot that they need to fix their things before going out because of the sudden announcement.

"Art portfolio is one of my calvary aside from the exam Miss" George said looking so defeated

Reason why I can address George by her name is because she always had something to say every meeting and as time goes by I recognize her and able to remember her name. Though she always has a lot of questions and complains, she's not irritating. I think that's really her nature that's why.

Miss Fuentes smile to her with understanding and tapped her shoulder.

"Yes it's difficult but once you able to hold it with your hand everything are worth it. Trust me, once you reach your dreams all your effort will be paid off and surely you'll set another goal in your life and you'll risk again. You'll start on the beginning again to reach something beyond your limit and once it happen you will never complain how difficult or risky it is. Because not trying and doing nothing will lead you to regrets" Miss Fuentes said meaningfully

George bluntly snorted and wave her hand. I also raise my eyebrow because she sound so dramatic.

"Unbelievable! I just vent out my troubles about that art portfolio and your talking about that things? I hate stress gosh!" George squeal like a child and the room filled with laughter

She's crazy sometimes. She's crazy as Ella though she knows how to be serious especially if she's doing an art.

I shrugged my shoulder and fix those graphite pencils that I use. It was separated from my charcoal pencils because I don't usually use it. Not like graphite pencil, charcoal pencils are not that versatile and flexible.

I instantly grab my bag after cleaning my place and I put my both hands on the pocket of my pants before I leave the room . It's already 3:00 in the afternoon, and the art theory is my last subject for this day but I can't go to the art room like I usually do because I need to find Ella.

"Cam!"

I force myself to stop and I sighed before I look on my back. I saw Bennett Legaspi running towards me making my forehead a little. His already wearing his jersey uniform that he usually wear when his not attending a class.

He change his clothes that fast? Impressive huh.

His a soccer player if I remember it right, as far as I know his one of the ace player and the pride of this school that's why his kinda known not just here in our campus.

But what does he want from me anyway?

"Sorry to ask you this, but can I borrow your sketch pad? I already ask a permission to Miss Fuentes and she actually told me to ask you. I didn't attend her class for three consecutive days that's why" he said shyly

I look at him and bluntly stared at him from head to toe. Should I let him borrow it? He doesn't seem careful with things.

"I promise to return it right away" he hopefully added while scratching his nape

I blink my eyes and tilted my head when I saw Ella on the field. What is she doing there? Bennett followed my gaze then he look at me again.

"Sorry to disturb you, if you don't wa-"

"Just get it on the art room" I cut him off not wanting him to talk no more and left

My brows furrowed when I saw Ella keep on jumping while laughing with those students that I don't know as I walk towards her direction. She has a lot of friends so it's really hard to trust her.

That's just my own opinion anyway.