Ignored :(
Next day in the evening I was given discharge. I still had few bruises, but they did not ache as before. I totally forgot about Mitchell. My mom and dad scolded me a lot. I deserved it, of course. My brothers also took turns for scolding. But I knew, that they didn't scold me for fun, but because of worry. After school Miranda, Emily, Howard, Olivia and Damien had come to meet me in the hospital. Howard repeatedly begged for forgiveness, he said if he hadn't called out to me I wouldnt had been in this state. I told him that there was no need for him to say sorry, but he wouldn't listen.
I could finally walk, but slowly. Mom, dad, Jake, Christopher and I sat in our car. I was sitting at the back, in the middle with my brothers at both my sides. We reached our home. My dad had told me not to tell anybody that Mitchell saved me. I didn't understand why dad was like that. My mom helped me get up from my seat. I told her it was no need to help, I can walk. She said fine, and I walked. I looked around. Mitchell was nowhere in sight. No, their door was not locked. Maybe they were sitting inside the house. I decided to just forget it and we entered in our house. I went in the living room and sat on the sofa. I was fed up with sticking to the bed in the hospital for two days. I told my mom there was no way I was going to rest more. She agreed and smiled. Christopher came next to me and asked.
"May I ask you a question?"
"Yes, go on." I told him.
"Did someone save you? I mean to say, meeting with an accident and left only some bruises, it doesn't really happens, you know. There has to be someone to help.."
"Yes, a man did save me, but ran afterwards." I told the half truth.
"Oh, did you say thanks?"
"Didn't get a chance to. He ran away as soon as dad came."
"Oh, but we must thank him." Jake interrupted.
"Yeah, if we meet again." I said with slight sadness in my tone, but my brothers did not notice it.
"Why don't we find him?" Jake suggested.
"Jake...I mean, seriously. You kidding me? In this big city, how will we find him?" Chris chided.
"Stop it you too. Just let me sit and relax." I yelled. They became silent and remained quiet.
Late night
I was still awake. I was hoping to see Mitchell and know why he was so harsh yesterday. I opened the door and went out in the balcony. I did not see Kallie painting in her balcony, like usual. I felt disappointed. I glanced down and suddenly saw Mitchell going out of the house and wandered off on his bike. I wanted to stop him, but that wouldn't be right. I went back in my room.
The next day
My dad decided to drop me at school today. Jake was insisting that he also wanted to go to school in the car. But I was the only one who received special treatment, for I am sure Jake must be jealous for it.
I came out of my car and waved bye to my dad. Most of the kids were looking at me. I didn't want any attention. I just hope Janice doesn't cause me any trouble, at least till I am okay. Luckily I met Olivia near the gate and we went together. And guess what, me and Olivia were in the same class. I felt so happy!
Our first class was of Languages. I felt the subject pretty boring, while Olivia just loved it. We were sitting together. I saw Mitchell coming in the class and sat two benches behind me. Wow, he just ignored me. And thank god, I don't have to face him, i thought. But part of me also felt bad. Our class started, and a teacher entered in with books.
"I think she is new, never saw her before." Olivia whispered.
Yeah, I murmured.
Olivia looked at the back and was staring at someone. "What?" I asked. "Why is Mitchell's face like he has hatred for the teacher?" "I don't know, maybe they know each other." I suggested.
"Good morning students." Our new teacher's voice echoed. This brought attention from the students.
"My name is Karen Sinclair and I am going to teach languages."
"Good morning ma'am." Everyone greeted.
After this, she started teaching and gave us notes. 40 minutes later bell rang. I felt relief, it is when I saw Olivia was missing! Where the heck she has gone, I thought. I saw, as usual, Mitchell had left the class. I went out of the class only to see Olivia chatting with the teacher. Or should i say, discussing.
"Don't worry Oliver..." ma'am told.
"Ma'am, it is Olivia." My friend interrupted.
" Yeah, miss Olivia. It is very easy, and I will see to it that you understand it, but in the next class." She assured.
Olivia said thank you and saw me near by. She caught my hand and took me to the teacher.
"Ma'am, this is my friend Isabella. She doesn't doesn't like this subject. I mean such an interesting subject. Can you also explain it to her." Olivia requested. Olivia, why do you always blabber. Always trying to copy me, eh?
"See, I will explain her too. Excuse me, I have other classes as well you too. So please go." Miss Karen smiled, but I knew she thought Olivia as a retard.
"I don't think there was a need for it, Olivia." I told her frankly. She just winked and we headed to other classes.
Things were starting to get bad, like Janice talking about me loudly enough in the corridors for me to hear, not getting to sit next to my friends, and seeing Mitchell ignoring me. Oh, I was so addicted to this guy! Even after he just treated me like a jerk. I just decided to focus on my classes and see if there is something pleasant happening. Everyday, no matter what, I always fill up my diary, with bad as well as good experiences. So I didn't knew if something nice will be there for my diary.
It was interval, I came in the cafeteria. Olivia had gone with someone for a project, so she could not make it to come along. I went towards a vacant table and went to sit on the chair. And I see what? Mitchell was actually flirting with Janice! They were smiling and laughing. I should have known, he is a jerk. They sat on a table and were chatting. A few seconds later, I saw them doing high five. I was so angry on that guy, first being nice and then taking side of the evil.
"Ma'am, would you like to have a cappuccino?" I heard Mitchell say it. Eeks.
"Yeah, as you wish." Janice said seductively. God save the lad from the vixen.
He went from there to order some cappuccino.
"Hey, Bella" I heard a voice from behind, it was Brian.
"Hi, and please my name is Isabella, not Bella." I told firmly.
"May I sit down?" He asked. I nodded.
"Olivia sent a message, she told you not to wait for her, as she will have some important work to do."
"Yeah, but I will be going by car, because of my injured leg." I told.
"Not only today, but for the next two weeks she will be busy." He told.
I asked him why. But he told he had no idea about it. I took sips of my coffee and left.
After two weeks, at home
Everyone were busy with their studies, so was I. The bruises were healed. And the war between Janice and me continued, as always. Last but not the least, Mitchell was ignoring me, and roaming with Janice.I didn't want to think about anything now and will concentrate on my studies. I heard Christopher and Jake shouting loudly and when I was unable to bear the noise anymore I went in their room and threw open the door.
"Why are you trying to make this house hell? Can't you just play without making noise?!" I yelled. Yes, they were playing the highest rated racing game dad had bought for Chris's b'day last year. They paused their game as soon as I came.
"Now see who is shouting?" Chris teased.
"Don't you try to be over smart. You people can also play silently. No need to make noise and disturb the environment." I told them dramatically.
"You telling me of environment, ha?" Chris said with utter confidence.
" Chillax, sis. Mom dad are also not at home. So were are just enjoying to ourselves for some time. Let us just chill." Jake pleaded. Yes, mom dad had gone to a friend's party...without taking us.
"Fine, but I don't want your noise to disturb my ears. Deal?" I told.
"Yeah" they said at the same time.
I came back in my room, and looked around. Homework was done, assignments were completed, and I was damn bored. So I went to my computer and logged in Facebook. No, not much people were online. I just checked through the news feed for jokes, updates and friends. Just then I saw on top I had a friend request. It was Kallie! She had sent me request right now, means she is online. Her name was written as Kalie Margarita Sanchez. Who is Margarita, I thought. Maybe her mother. I clicked accept. Just then a message popped. Yes, as expected, it was Kallie.
"Hey, how's life" - Kallie.
"Hi, its good. WBU?" - Me.
"Fine"
I didn't know what to say next. So I just hoped for her to type something. And see, she did.
"Do you know Miley?" - Kallie.
"No' who is she?" - Me.
"Janice's sister." - Kallie.
"I didn't know she had a sister. I thought she was the only child. But what of her?"
"Yeah, that only. Y'know, Miley is grounded for one month... because of Janice."
"Oh" - Me.
"Janice accidently lost her dad's car keys. N she put d blame on hr sis. Miley is not d fvt of her dad as Janice, and besides she is younger. So she was put on target." - Kallie.
"And how did u come to know about it?" - Me.
"Mitchell nwdays hangs out with Janice, dn't u knw that? She tld him." - Kallie.
Huh, I knew it very well. But I pretended as if not.
"But I heard deer was a quarell btwn dem, isn't?"
"No, d prob btwn them is solved." - Kalllie.
"Can I ask u sumthing b4 leaving" - Me.
She typed yes. I continued.
"Who is Margarita?" Er, Ur mom?" - me.
"Yeah, I like to use my mom's name, but I use it only on fb" - Kallie. I typed bye and then glanced at the clock, it was 9:30. I must go to sleep now. I turned off my computer, brushed my teeth and gone to sleep.
The next day
The next day, I woke up earlier. I was proud of that. I looked around my room, it was neat and tidy. Unlike my brother's room. I doubt how I got to sleep with the noise outside. I went in my bathroom and brushed my teeth. After brushing I sat on my bed and relaxed. The door opened, and my mom came in.
"How was the party?" I asked. Of course I was upset with my dad and mom for not taking me for the party.
"It was nice.. and late. I am so sorry I couldn't take you along because we thought you children will be bored there. We reached Home at something 12 o'clock, and found you three sleeping." My mom said.
"Its okay mom. We are not angry." I smiled. Actually not we, only my brothers.
I got up from my bed and went downstairs. It was 5:45, and nothing I could do right now. So I just watched T.V, with a low volume. Later, my brothers woke up and came sat next to me. "Did I disturb you?" I asked.
"Nope.' They said. We just sat there, watching TV for 15 minutes.
At school.
It was first class, of Mathematics. I hated it. The teacher was also depressing, as always. I just looked around. No, my besties were not here. Not like everyone was unknown, but some rarely talked to me. A boy was sitting next to me. He had chubby cheeks and had dimples. He was sort of nerdy. He was smart enough and answered the questions well. I was not weak in math, but I was not even great. He was not even that friendly to help me with my doubts.
In the afternoon
Olivia was absent today. So I couldn't even meet her at the cafeteria. Today's day was damn boring. I reached home and saw my mom sitting on the sofa. "Hey mom, what happened?" I asked.
"Nothing dear, just exhausted." came the reply.
"Mom, go in your room and relax. You will be fine." I told.
" No, its fine. I will sit here." She told.
"Mom will you please tell me what happened? I am worried." I yelled.
"In the morning, I remembered that bread was finished at home. So I just went in the bakery to buy bread. But it was so hot outside, besides the bakery was closed. So I just went further to another bakery." She explained.
"Mom, I didn't knew you were this much weak for sunlight. " I told.
"Ya, I don't like it. And I also cannot handle it. Your brother, Jake. Also has the same thing.
Oh, so mumma's boy got the same habit.
"OK. But if you are too tired. You can go to sleep." I replied.
"Yeah, sure." She smiled and kissed my cheek. "Are you hungry, sweetie, or will wait for the boys.?" She asked. "I will wait.' I told.
Just then my cell phone rang. Howard's name was displayed on the screen. I picked it up and answered. "Hey Howard. What's up?"
"I am good. I just had a request. Will you do what I say?" He asked.
Yes, I told him.
"Okay then, the thing is, I just forgot my journal in my locker. Will you please bring it?" He told.
Ah, I was frustrated. Cant he go himself and bring it, I thought.
"But you can also bring it, isn't it?" I asked politely, though I did not mean it.
"No, I can't. Because you have the locker keys." He told.
"Whaaat?" I shouted.
"Yeah. How could you forget? I gave you the keys in the morning, because you had asked for my science journal to take home for completing yours. I had also told you to take it before leaving for home. Damn, you forgot it!" He exclaimed. Yes, he was right. I really did forget it. And tomorrow we had to submit it. "I am going." I spoke on the phone and ran out of the house. I left a note for my mom.
At the school
I came in the school. The watchman asked me why I had come there. I told him that I forgot a book and came back to take it. He agreed and let me in. Some boys of my batch were playing baseball on the ground, and I tried to stay away from them as far as possible, so that the ball shouldn't hit me. I came on the floor where there were everybody's lockers. I searched for Howard's locker. Yeah, here it was. Howard Smith, was written. I opened it with the keys and removed the journal from it. I closed the locker and went downstairs. It is when I saw Mitchell on the way. What was he doing here right now? Maybe he had some urgent work to do. As I walked past him, I saw that his eyes were looking at me. As soon as I noticed it he acted a bit strange. He looked at the other direction. Then I saw him going towards the right corner, and he disappeared from my sight after some moments. Should I follow him? I wanted to do so. But it was not right. After a few seconds, I made up my mind. Yeah, I will go after him. I climbed upstairs and went towards the right, where he had gone to. Where he must've gone? Ah, maybe the gym. Yeah, most of the time he goes there. I ran in that direction. I entered the gym, quietly, so that nobody will notice me. I hid behind a cupboard. I heard Mitchell talking with somebody, but I couldnt see that person's face.
