Chapter Eight: Try the new routine.

I woke up very early before the Pertel's woke up. I had finished cleaning the whole house, except their rooms. I didn't want to wake anybody up. I wrote a letter, requesting permission to exempt those places, till after school, so as not to interrupt their peaceful night rest. I dressed up, and hung my bag on my back. I had prepared breakfast for everyone and also made their lunches.

I checked my wrist watch and it was 6:00am. I closed the door behind me as I started my walk to school. I wore my earphones and started walking to school. A black rolls Royce alighted beside me. I stopped walking, to see who was in. The window slowly slid down.

Brixan looked as handsome as ever

" Hop in" he said

" I don't feel like. I'll like to walk to school" I said and continued my stroll. He didn't bother me again and drove off.

Arriving at school, I was security conscious. Classes commenced and I listened attentively. I decided to take a stroll during our free period, only to come back to class to find my bag missing.

" Where is my bag?" I asked but no one answered

" Who the heck took my bag?" I screamed

" Hey. The class is coordinated so Miss lack of coordination, sit down and shut up" a girl fired.

" I won't sit down or keep quiet until I find my bag" I said

" Is it the one in the pond?" Mais said. I looked through the window and all my properties were floating on the water. I rushed downstairs to get my stuffs. During that time, the bell was rang for our short break. I became the centre of attention. Brixan, stood by the entrance door, watching the drama unfold.

The students started throwing items at me. They were painful, couple with the insults and laughter but I chose not to cry. My bag was soaked by the water. I sighed as I took a good look at my properties. Our eyes met and I looked away instantly. Irrespective of the thrown items at me, I walked away, heading for the school field.

I sat down as I placed my items on the grass. I couldn't attend classes for the day. I sat beside my properties as they dried off. It was time for PE class and the boys left for the field. I acted like I didn't see them. Brixan stood watching me, not saying a word.

" Hey" a young handsome guy from Grade-11A met me and waved. I stood up to leave when he obstructed movement.

" I said hey" he said " I'm trying to say hello"

" Hey" I said

" I'm Michael. You can call me Mich or Mike for short" he said. I tucked my hair behind my ears and nodded.

" Why aren't you in class?" he asked

" The students are bent on frustrating me so I can process my transfer, since I'm poor. I'm not sure I want to do so. This is one of their schemes. I'll excuse you guys. I...."

" No" he held my wrist, halting my movement" Stay and watch us"

" If I have to stay, I'll plug my earphones . Thank you for being nice to me. I....I have to go"

" Mike " Brixan yelled and he turned around to look at him.

" Come on" he said

" Bye" Mike said and I smiled

I decided later on that watching the match won't be that bad. They were playing against themselves. I had started watching them and anticipating for winners when I slept off. Someone tapped me and I slowly opened my eyes. Brixan squatted in front of me

" Are you here this time, to kill me?" I asked as I sat up and he shook his head sideways. Indeed, he was freakingly handsome. I didn't blame the girls at school.

" I just wanted to tell you not to sleep anywhere " he said

"Why do you care?"

" I don't care" he said"I thought I'll let you know " and he stood up. He took a glance at my properties and looked at me.

" Are they dry?" he asked

" Why do you want...."

" Don't you know yes or no questions? You should learn to categories questions, Hilda" he said.

" You're despicable and shameless "

" I don't want to talk casually with my maid " he said and started walking away.

" By the way, you know you're supposed to refer to us as sir or ma?" he said and I bit my lip. Gosh, such disgusting pride.