CHAPTER 5

 EVAN

"Try it; it won't hurt," Josh said, passing me cigarettes. Seriously, I don't want to do these things, but I also don't want to become their victim.But what can an ant do when it's trapped between spiders? Nothing,just wait for death. So our university days are just going hectic for me,and I don't know what I'm doing here—just fulfilling someone else's dreams. My dad is a lawyer, so why me? Because I'm the only child.

The bell rang as I passed through the classroom. I saw a girl sitting alone with a canvas and paint. She was painting something and was going to miss her class. I was far from that girl, but who wants to take Sir David's class? So I straight went to that girl. I saw her honey eyes and black hair, flowing in loose curls. She was wearing a white frock with a pinch of golden jewelry."

"She seems like a girl straight from heaven. I think I saw her before.When I came a little closer, I realized she is Emerson, but she didn't seem aware of my presence. She was so into her painting.

"Hi," I said, but she didn't reply. Maybe she was shocked or surprised by my sudden presence. A couple of minutes later, she said, "Hello."

"So you're not taking Sir David's class? I asked Has the class started?"she asked."Yes, the bell rang. Oh God, I didn't hear that. I missed my class," she murmured.

"Don't worry; I also skip classes. My absence in class doesn't make a difference in my education. So you're painting?"

"Yeah, a little," she said."

You paint so well."

"Okay, thanks," she replied.

"So are you happy here? I mean, in law school?"

"Yeah, I'm having fun," she replied.

"No, it's not fun here. What? I didn't get you," she said.

"Okay, leave it, and complete your painting. I would like to see it when it's completed