Chapter 7 (Unfair)
She saw Grace and Lillian laughing at something they were discussing.
Grace…Lillian…hey! Ruby said in a low voice.
Ok I better go I need to sleep. Grace said looking at Ruby who was also looking at her.
No! Not now. Lillian begged her.
Oh sorry Lilz but I have to go. Bye! Grace said waving at them and then she was out of sight.
Lilz? Ruby asked her.
Yeah Grace calls me by that name. Lillian said.
Ok good! Look we need to talk. Ruby's expressions turned serious.
Yes sure go on. Lillian answered.
See I know that Grace has been very good but she is pretending to be good and she is actually one of the giggling girls or more of their spy she is here to spy on us. Look I know you like her but she is not trustworthy. It may seem bad and I know it is but I am telling the truth. Ruby told her everything.
Wh…What are you saying? Lillian stood up to her toes.
Look I know…Ruby started to explain.
What Ruby you being jealous of me and Grace we are friends Ruby I never thought you would go like this. I trusted you to be fair but you are being unfair you are just stopping me to meet her so you could get us in detention everyday and I just forgive you at least I feel safe with Grace that she won't embarrass me and you… I can't believe my own best friend tried to do this to me. Lillian's face turned red.
No…Lillian! Try to understand I heard Maribel last night she was talking about it. Ruby told the truth.
Yes sure just make up another story to make me believe you. Lillian was angry.
Why don't you just believe me? Ruby asked her.
Believing is a very small word I can't even look at you after what you tried to do. Lillian stamped her foot and ran away.
Lill... Ruby tried to call her but she was already gone.
She lied down on her bed and began to sleep. She was tired and she was fast asleep in just a few moments.
She woke up at 7:30 in the morning. She saw Lillian whose bed was beside her and she was not there.
Oh god. Ruby sighed after she remembered what happened last night. She took a shower and then changed into her clothes.
She walked in the corridors where she saw Grace and Lillian talking to each other happily and when Lillian noticed her she took Grace with her and walked away. Ruby's eyes were filled with tears but she stopped them. She ran to the bathroom.
She was crying painfully. Lillian doesn't believe me and believe that selfish girl. Ruby moaned. She came out of the bathroom.
Hey Ruby. Joe came near to her.
Oh Hi. Ruby faked a smile and tried to walk away.
Were you somehow crying? Joe asked her.
No. Ruby faked a smile again and then tried to walk away again.
Then why are you trying to run away? Joe asked.
Oh Joe so nice to meet you. Maribel came near to Joe and hugged him.
Maribel? What are you doing? Joe asked her quickly who was responsible for Ruby to run away and he wanted to talk to her.
Oh What? Joe why are you so afraid of me? Maribel smiled.
No I am not. Joe tried to pull out his hand from hers.
Come on now I just wanted you to know that Ruby will not answer you so you can not waste your time and go out with me. Maribel touched his shoulder.
No she wasn't feeling good but soon she will answer me. Joe argued.
Come on Joey you don't want her I mean she is so ugly and she is a barking dog. Maribel made fun of Ruby.
See Maribel I appreciate your kindness but I am sorry it hurts but I don't like you at all so I am sorry. Joe got himself free and walked away from her.
What? You will like me Joe and I don't like to loose. Maribel stamped her foot and said to herself.
Ruby was thankful to Maribel who rescued her from Joe. She wanted to be alone and Joe was just disturbing her. She saw Grace and Lillian from a distance and she walked towards them.
Hey Lillian! Ruby smiled. Lillian didn't respond.
Hi Ruby! How are you? Grace smiled.
Come on Grace. Ruby got work to do so we don't want to disturb her. Lillian said rudely.
No I am free. Ruby declared.
Sorry to tell you but private talk so sorry Ruby. Lillian behaved roughly and dragged Grace out of the corridors.
What happened to you Lillian we were just talking about cats what's so personal about it? Grace asked her.
It is personal and by the way she hates cats. Lillian's face was serious.
Ok. Grace sighed.
Ruby! You ran away because of Maribel I am so sorry. I mean I don't even know her properly but she is stalking me all the time. I don't know why were you so sad but if you need a shoulder I am always here for you. Joe who at last found Ruby in the corner of the corridor sitting all alone began to make her feel comfortable.
Thanks Joe. I understand but maybe I don't have any feelings for you like Maribel has for you. Look she may be mean and kind of selfish but she really likes you so maybe it is better for you to have true love than fake love. Ruby stood up.
Yes no Problem pretty! We can still be friends. Joe held his hand out to her.
Ok Friends. Ruby shook his hands.
Great! I feel so good right now. Joe smiled.
Good for you. Ruby smiled too.
Joey! Here you are. I have been looking for you. Maribel hugged Joe tightly and Ruby kind of giggled because it was so funny.
Maribel. Joe exclaimed.
Yes. Look I know that you don't wanna go out with me and surely I am okay with it but we can be friends. Maribel smiled.
Yeah that. I am sorry Maribel. Joe looked at Ruby who was nodding her head.
Well I am so sorry Maribel but I can't be your friend. Joe replied but before Maribel can give an expression Ruby pushed Joe aside.
But Maribel he can surely go out with you. Right Joe? Ruby asked him.
Yes of course. Joe gulped.
I can't believe it come on Joe we have to go on a date. Maribel was so happy.
I will catch up with you later. Joe finally managed to talk to her.
Ok good bye. Maribel smilingly said.
