Chapter 10-'Winter Tragedy'

Flashback…

Three years ago, Whitestone Acedemy, New York,

Thomas had been already in the academy for three grades. Now, he has already in the middle of the fourth grade in high school. Which it gave a lot of challenges before he will continued his further studies in the high level education. For sure, he had done well in education instead of being annoying and playful student among the students in the school. The teachers were really liked him, nevertheless, they liked to make joke with him sometimes.

Until one day, a blonde girl who had a long and beautiful hair, white-brownish skin, wearing a dress and high heel shoes approached him for the first time at the hallway.

"Oh, h-hi..." The blonde girl greeted shyly.

Thomas didn't say anything but greeted her back happily, "Hi to you too..you must be new here. I'm Thomas, Thomas Edison.."

"Really?Never thought about it...by the way, i'm Cassandra. I'm from California..my father had been transferred by his boss to this district."

Thomas skimmed her from head to toe. He felt that he was looking at a beautiful girl, as if he was confronting with an angel.

"Y-You're look very beautiful today.." Praised him shyly.

Cassandra blushed shyly. She lowered her head, crossing her hands in between her waist. She replied simply, "T-Thank you for that compliment..."

She added, "You're look good too. Handsome..."

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Two months later…

Thomas was walking along the hallway in the high school building. He was heading towards his locker to store his textbooks as he had already finished with the classes for that day. Once he reached at his locker, he grabbed his key from his pocket and unlocked it. Suddenly, he saw a white envelope inside his locker. Mysteriously, the sender was unknown and it only wrote, for Thomas.

He got curious as he took that envelope and opened it. He took out the paper and he saw a short note written with fairly structured. He began to read..

Hi Thomas,

To be honest, I have watched you since the first day we met here. I watched you from every moves and behaviours. Actually, you're very kind and humorous person. Sometimes you like to make funny and acting crazy with your friends. You like sports and you like being an athlete. I hope your wish will become true one day. During the lessons in the class, you're always making a joke as if there's nothing serious all time. The teachers are really admired you. You're lucky in your life…

Actually, I want to say that I…. had began to fall in love with you since the beginning of our meeting. I liked everything about you, that I want to be with you forever…

I love you, Thomas…

Love,

Cass…

Thomas suddenly felt strange heat on his face, as if his face was flustered madly. At the same time, he smiled like he got something that seemed to be very precious that he wanted to hold it for the rest of his life. So, he folded the note and put it back inside the envelope. He grabbed his bag pack and put inside the small pocket at the front part. Then, he locked back the locker and proceed exiting the school building. The smile still carving at his mouth and he was very happy that he found a new love that wanted to be with.

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Three Years Later…

It was the final year as for the final grade for Thomas before he will be moving forward into a higher education. For this moment, Thomas will be having the trial examinations before he could proceed to the real one. So, he did making a lot of studies also with secondary researches at the internet. He did really struggling in order to achieve with the future that he really longing for.

Moreover, the winter has come and it was the first day of the season. Thomas just spent the winter season by studying and researching. He wanted to excel in the examination so he could going forward into the high-class university after he had graduated from high school. At least, he spent time on studying for about 8 hours, 4 hours during after school while another 4 hours at night.

Suddenly, his phone rang. It was from his lovely girlfriend, Cassandra.

C-Hello, Thomas!

T-Hello, Cass!Happy winter sweetie!

C-Happy winter to you too..-laughs-

T-What are you doing now?

C-I'm waiting for you…

T- -stuns- W-What? W-When?! W-Where?!

C- At Central Park!You know, today is good for skating on the lake!

T- Wait!I am coming right now!

C- I can't wait to see you, love… -kiss-

Thomas laughed with the kiss that Cassandra did just now. He hung up the phone as he put it inside his pocket. He closed the books and laptops as he got up from the chair, grabbing the jacket and scarf. Then, he walked out of his room and met with his mum at downstairs. It seemed that his mum was busy preparing the meals for lunch.

"Mum, I want to meet with my girlfriend for a while." Thomas told his mum politely.

His mum smiled happily. She replied, "Don't return late, I have prepared for you the meal for lunch. Make sure that you return faster, okay?"

Thomas nodded with a bright smile. He said briefly, "Alright mum, see ya…"

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Central Park, New York City…

He drove his car, heading towards the middle of the New York City. He got really excited to meet with his lovely girlfriend, at the same time, celebrating the first day of winter. He wanted to spend it with her as much as he could. Actually, he didn't think about the possibility what will could happen after that. He just went there happily.

Once he arrived at the park, he quickly parked his car and ran towards the lake. He really confident that she was waiting at the lake, which has been frozen because of the cold weather. When he reached at the lake, he noticed there was no trace of Cassandra. Then, he decided to wait her for a few minutes.

At the same time, he tried calling upon his girlfriend. But there were only sounds of beeping and voicemails. Then, he tried texting her using the social chat, but it was a disappointment where she doesn't reply. He afraid that something had really happened to her. It made him felt very worried with her.

30 minutes later, there still have no signs of her. But he kept waiting and waiting as he tried contacting her simultaneously. Suddenly, there was a girl approaching towards him. She quickly greeted him,

"Are you, Thomas Edison?"

Thomas got curious. He just nodded, "Yes? How did you know my name?"

That girl just said straight to the point. She handed a folded letter to him, "Just now, there was a girl giving this letter to me. She asked me to hand this letter to you."

He took the letter and unfolded it. Then the girl said, "That's all from me and may I excuse for myself…" She walked away.

He looked at the letter and read it,

Dear Thomas,

I am very sorry about what I'm going to tell you after this…

Actually, I did really love you. But, my love towards you suddenly got decreasing and it kept decreasing until I don't feel any love feelings towards you. I really wanted to tell you from face to face but I am too afraid to tell by myself. Yes, Thomas, you're right! I am too naïve about love and I am too bold in love matters. But, when I learned something from myself, inside my heart. I learned that you're not the one that I want to hold for. I have loved with someone but it was an actual love, a true love.

Simply, straight to the point, Thomas..

I am totally pretending to love you throughout the time we're together. I am truly sorry that I hurt your feelings especially during the first day of winter. I thought we can truly love each other under this romantic season, but… it is like 'good to be true'.

Truly sorry, Thomas Edison..

Sincerely,

Cassandra Madison

Suddenly, the letter fell down from his hands. He was really surprised, yet really shocked with what he had now. He fell down on the ground, sitting like a person who had a false hope with a sad reaction. From that time in instant, he fell down drastically.

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During the Trial Examinations Result:-

The class teacher called upon Thomas's name, "Thomas Edison, come forward.."

Thomas walked towards his class teacher weakly and confronted with her, "Yes, ma'am."

"This is your results.." She handed him the result slip. He got a totally disappointment reaction.

Trial Examinations Results:-

English Literature- C+

English Language- B

Mathematics- D

History- F

Physics- D

Chemistry- D

Biology- D

Sports Science- D

Geography- F

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Normal Scene, Westminster Bridge, London…

"I had a black history that time. Hard time…" Thomas ended with his story, holding his new lover's hand tightly.

Newt, Thomas's new boyfriend got empathised with his hardship, struggling life during his high school life. He leaned closer to Thomas's shoulder and closed his eyes, "I am very sorry…truly sorry for you, Tommy."

He added, "I wish I was there for you.."

Thomas smiled brightly upon him. How happy he was when Newt was always there at his side. He put a lovely kiss on his forehead and pulled him more closer to his, "Thank you for being here for me. I know that only you that can make me happy."

"Bloody hell, of course!I am your boyfriend and that's what lovers do!" Newt chuckled.

Thomas laughed happily as he said briefly, "I love you, Newt. I love you so much.."

Newt still had his eyes closed, snuggling closer into his boyfriend's neck, "I will not betray your love, Tommy. I will always love you forever…I love you too, Tommy…"

To Be Continued….