Chapter 29

Aaron falls head over heels in love with Amelia Mckenddy, a transfer student from Australia .All he thinks about is just her. He does all he can to make Amelia like him.

As I scribbled untidily on the Destiny Book, my mind thought about the short sweetness between me and Aaron. It was such a magical moment. How I hoped it could happen again. However, it was impossible. I threw the pen aside and crawled up my bed. I threw the duvet over myself and willed myself to sleep.

Arg, Persephone Angel. Brace yourself for the hurtful tomorrow, I thought silently as I squeezed my eyes shut.

Whew. No nightmares. That was the first thing that came to my mind as I woke up to meet my fate that very morning.

That day was the only day when I arrived in school and nobody was waiting for me at the school gate. Usually, Callum and Aaron would be there. I sighed.

I plodded heavily to the lecture room and knocked into her. I recognised her right away. Amelia Mckenddy. She was one hot babe.

Big gorgeous eyes, high cheekbones, sensual lips, fair skin, long and lean, with curves at the right places. She made me uncomfortable. I never looked down on my own figure but she made me self-conscious. I gave my chest a glimpse and realised mine looked like a washing board compared to hers.

“Watch where you are going, girl. You almost hurt...ME,” her voice crisp and clear. With that, she sashayed down the corridor.

“WTH?! BITCH!” I shouted to myself, dropping my bag beside my seat and slumped down onto my chair. I scanned around for Aaron and saw him talking with the jocks in a corner of the class. I tried to smile at him and catch his eye but to no avail. He pretended that he did not saw me. I felt queasy.

What do you expect, Persephone Angel?? You said such cruel stuff to him. Do you think he would still treat you the same?! God, it seemed that I am worse than Amelia Mckenddy.

As soon as Amelia walked back into the class, I saw Aaron turned his attention all onto her and gave his signature smile, showing his deep dimple at his right cheek. I felt a tinge of jealousy. He was willing to smile at her but not at me. She responded with a megawatt smile and went back to her seat while Aaron sat there dreamily. I scoffed.

As the bell rang, Callum plopped onto his seat in front of me. He turned and saw me, looking so gloomy.

“Hey, you ok? Whatsup with that face?” he asked.

“What face? Leave me alone.” I answered grumpily, resting my head on the vandalised table.

“Fine...fine...who cares about you...” I heard Callum muttered as he turned away.

The day did not get any better. Usually, I would sit with Aaron and Callum during breaks. Now, all I had opposite me was Callum staring at me questioningly. Aaron was sitting beside Amelia Mckenddy. They were talking animatedly, their elbows and thighs almost touching.

I fidgeted violently and chomped down my food. The anger boiling in my heart was really getting out of control.

“Woah, easy there, Sephy...” Callum warned.

When I was about to ask him to shut up, I choked on a piece of meat.

Callum immediately went to my side and patted my back. “See, I told ya. Both you and Aaron are acting weirdly today. He is going gaga over that Australia gal while you are...*Sigh* just really weird.”

I purposely coughed loudly and I saw Aaron finally look towards me. I felt a wave of happiness wash over me, but when Amelia called, he gave his 100% attention back to her again. Almost immediately, I was back to my glum mood.

I pushed Callum aside with my elbow. He sighed and went back to his original place. “Sephy...I thought you and Aaron were a couple... Did anything happen during the weekend? Suddenly, he seems so cold towards you and you----“

“Nothing happened. There was nothing between us in the first place.”I interjected him, my tone a bit harsher than I intended.

I saw hurt flashed through Callum’s eyes before he was back to his own self. He crossed his arms as he scoffed,” As if I would believe that...”

Guilt-ridden, I pushed my lunch tray aside and stood up to leave. Callum stood up with me. “Wait, where are you going? You have not finished up your lunch!”

“Callum, I don’t feel well. Help me apply for sick leave. I will be going now.” Without waiting for him to say anything else, I turned my back and walked away hastily.

Sorry, Callum. I can’t even explain my behaviour today. How do you want me to explain to you then?

The following days were all the same. Aaron hung out with Amelia Mckenddy and gave me the cold shoulder treatment. I sometimes even wonder if I our past close relationship was just a dream. A very sweet one... Callum curiousness just keep getting on my nerves. As for me, my mood just turns from bad, to worse to horrible.

I realised my liking for Aaron was not as simple as I thought. It was so much deeper. I hated myself for liking Aaron. My heart,it hurts.