Chapter 8: Chapter 8

Chapter 7

In the next period, we had literature. I peeked to look at Mike who had already occupied his area with his gang. I was really confused what if he already saw me and he was planning something big for me. That will be not good. I was pretty sure I embarrassed him in front of everyone that day.

Our professor entered the class and started teaching. After 15 minutes he stopped and took a break.

" Well, class I am assigning you our first project. You will be assigned a team consisting of two members.”

"Oh, shit things can't get any worse," Ria murmured.

“But our class hadn't started yet. How can he give an assignment? Is this kind of a joke to him ?”.Rose added. She sighed and looked at me.

“Well as long as we get points that won't be a problem for me". I winked.

“I think you are a book worm". Ria laughed.

"Of course she is. She got the first rank too. " Rose reminded Ria who looked bored.

I smirked at them.

The professor continued “ I am assigning students their projects according to the alphabetical orders. So in that way, I won't get any complaints and I also remind you that I won't change any student after finalizing the topic. As it is your first assignment I am giving you a simple one. Read 3 novels of any famous writers and write a summary separately for three of them. You can discuss the topic and summary with your partners. And also submit two separate printouts. You have two weeks to complete them."

Then he prepared to read out the names one by one. Andrew George and Adam Johnson, Anna Smith and Alan Bennett.........Maria Drew and Mike Anderson.

"Did I hear it wrong?"

“No you heard him correctly" Rose commented.

“Oh no what should I do"

“There is no way I am going to be doing my project with him.”

“Well looks like you don’t have a choice. Did you hear what Mr. Kennedy said? This is the final list. I think you should go smoothly with him." Ria said helplessly.

I gulped. There is nothing I can do now. I was trapped with him. I think Mike had no idea who I was because he seemed to had lost in his thoughts and didn't even bothered to look in our direction.

Oh shit shit shit.

After class, I decided to go and have a little talk with him. I needed him alone not with his goofy gang especially not her. She might remember me and that will not be good for me.

Finally, I acquired the courage to stand with him. Memories might come back. That was what I needed if I wanted to pass my semester. It was almost 4: 30. I saw him standing near the parking area talking to his phone.

"He seems so busy. Maybe I should give him some time and come back later. No that will be a bad idea. I need to have a little talk before his friends arrive “ I talked in my mind.

I mastered my courage and walked up to him. I approached him and greeted him with a small hai.

He turned around and looked at me and gave me a small smirk.

"Well, what do we got here?" He spoke.

Did I hear a little sarcasm in his voice or it’s just my imagination

“W..well I am Maria Drew. Your classmate and your project partner. Nice to meet you "

"I know who you are. I also know you are in my class. There is no need for further explanations ok. Quit dancing around.“

"I wasn't dancing. you jerk " I mumbled.

He seemed so angry with me.

"Well, it was a misunderstanding at the mall. You got the wrong person. I forgive you for that. Can we just forget about that and start thinking about our project works. “

He ignored me and started to walk away. I hurried to catch up with him and started explaining.

"Please you are the partner I got. This is my life. Please don't ruin my studies. “

He stopped walking and glared at me.

“I am not going to help you with the project. You can do it all by yourself. Maybe you can come to my house to discuss the project. You can do the work in whatever way you like. It is not my business .”

“Come to my place at 6 pm today . You can work there till 8 pm".

I went back home in a sullen mood. Even if he was not willing to help me I need to complete the project on time. Oh, I can't even complain about him to the teacher what if he took revenge on me?. I was trapped with him.

Oh, very well whatever happens I was not going to give up. I somehow needed him to get work with me.

I decided to have a quick nap. Around 15 minutes later I woke up feeling tired. I had a light snack in case I get hungry going to his house.

But something came into me. I forgot to ask him where he lived. Stupid me.

Maybe I should ask the girls where he lived. I took my phone and called Rose.

"Hey, Rose. Can you help me? "

She was still in a sleepy mood. I could tell that from her voice.

"Yes," she answered.

“You know where Mike lives? He invited me to his house to do the project together at 6 pm but the real problem is I forgot to ask him where he lives. Do you have any idea where he lives? Can you help me?"

Of course, I know where he lives. Remember the road opposite our campus. You need to walk down there and will take around 20 minutes to get there. His house is the biggest in the area. Look for the nameplate: James Anderson. His dad “

“Oh. Thank you it was really helpful" I replied.

“Ok, explain everything when you get back and also be careful around him. The guy can lose his temper sometimes. Bye" .Rose replied and hang up.

I thanked her and continued with my destination.