Chapter - 11
~~Helia's Apology~~
"Flora sweety, please check on the door" My mom called from kitchen.
I groaned inwardly and slapped my forehead in frustration. I'd been trying to study for the last 2 hours but whenever I started to understand something, someone interrupted me and I was really annoyed.
I looked at Brandon sweetly who was sitting on the couch across me with his phone between his hands. He was typing furiously on his phone. Yeah, another one of his stupid scrabble game.
"Brans, please?" I threw a pillow at him and when he looked up from his phone, I batted my eyelashes innocently.
He arched a brow quizzically but when he realized what I was asking him to do his face twisted into a deep scowl. "Flo, I'm busy and I don't see you doing anything important, so go check yourself" He turned his attention back at his while I looked at him with my mouth hanging open.
I was about to say something when the doorbell rang again. I gave Brandon's phone a last glare, dumped my books on the couch and darted toward the door after a deep sigh.
"Stupid Brandon and his stupid games" I muttered under my breath. I reached the door with large steps and yanked it open but as soon as, I saw who standing at the door I almost slammed the door shut.
"Wait, Flora" cried Helia, catching the door in the middle.
I tried to shut the door in his face but he held the door with a strong grip. "I don't want to hear anything, Mr. Knightly" I put more force on the door by using my back for support.
"Flora, please, listen to me first. I've got to tell_" He was in the middle of completing his sentence when something got over me and I stepped away from the door making him fall face first on the door step.
"Oops...sorry" I apologized, feeling not so sorry.
"How mature," He grumbled, standing up from the floor and dusting off the dust from his clothes.
I narrowed my eyes at him. "Should I shut the door in your face? " I held the door knob threateningly and gestured for him to look at the door.
"No, no" He faked a small laugh then stood there awkwardly and looked at his shoes.
Okay, here we go with another one of his stupid apology gift. I still hadn't forgiven him for that blue lipstick and ever since I declared I was really angry, he had been giving me different apology gifts but all of them were ridiculous. Stella is the one giving him all those hilarious ideas. Ah, I really wanted to strangle them both and feed them green tea. (They both hated it)
I tapped my foot against the ground but when I got no response in return, I snapped my fingers in his face. "Okay?" I questioned, getting impatient.
He gazed at my face for a few seconds. "Close your eyes" He ordered. I stared at him like he had grown another head. "Now" He said so authoritatively that I closed my eyes reluctantly.
I waited for a few seconds then I grew impatient and annoyed because I had to solve my mathematics problems and I didn't have much time. "Mr. Knightly, can I open my eyes?"
"Mhmmm" He replied with an excited tone. I opened my eyes but jerked away my head. Hot red and pink balloons were thrusted in my face. I stepped to the side of the balloons and put my hands on hips. " What is this?"
"Balloons" He replied matter of factly.
I rolled my eyes at him. "For what?"
"It is an_" He was cut of by two squeals. Kaya and Alec came running from behind me, pushed my aside, ran to Helia and tackled him to the ground. He groaned loudly. Ouch. That must hurt.
"Balloons" Alec jumped on Helia's chest excitedly. He yelped loudly and buckled over in pain.
Kaya was about to follow Alec's stunt and jump on the poor Helia when I caught her from her back and made her stand next to me on the last step. "Now, kids, what do you want?"
"Flora, Helia brought these balloons for us right?" Kaya questioned while Alec looked at me with twinkling eyes. Awww, how could I resist such eyes.
Helia recovered from Alec's little stunt and sat up straight. "No_"
"Yes," I cut him off with a glare. "These are for you" I snatched the balloons from Helia's hand and gave them to Kaya.
"Thank you, Helia" They both chorused. After giving Helia kisses on the cheek, they both ran back to door and disappeared behind it within a blink of eye.
"Those were an apology gift, Flora" I turned my attention back to Helia and found him pouting in annoyance.
Oh My God! He is looking so cute.
Snap out of it, Flo. You're mad at him. I coughed a little and crossed my arms over my chest. "An apology gift for a kid?"
"No, 18 years old angry girl?"
"Hot red and pink balloons?"
"Yeah?"
"Forget it, Helia" I slapped my hands on my face. "We're not even friends" It was true. We were never friends. He didn't even acknowledge me in middle school and now when he returned he started messing with me for no reason.
"Yes we're" He said, standing up from the ground and dusting himself for the second time in the last ten minutes. "By the way, Stella gave me that idea"
Who else could give it?. I sighed. "Helia, we're not...friends and you both are idiots" Before he could reply me or start any stupid arguement, I ran back inside the house and shut the door after me.
"Come up with something good, Helia Knightly" I muttered to myself and skipped to the living room giggling.
We were not friends but I was surely enjoying it.
"Flora?" Stella whispered to me.
I scooted away from her and closer to Bloom. First of all, it was History class and if Griselda saw us whispering that meant detention and second, I knew what she was going to ask. The gift.
She moved closer to me and poked me on my arm. I was seriously starting to hate this poking. "Flora, don't try to get away from me" She said with a threatening voice.
I took a deep breath and turned to her. I'm so going to get detention for evening turning a bit but Stella is a lot more scarier than Griselda. Griselda's wrath is nothing compared to Stella's. "Yes, Stella?"
A sly smirk formed at Stella's lips. "How was it?" She wiggled her brows at me.
A nasty scenario formed infront of my eyes because of the words 'How was it?' I shook my head and straightened the shoulders. "Let's get this straight, Stel. I'm going to kill both Helia and you if you even attempted to impress me with another one of those ridiculous gifts" I lowered my voice. "And I. Did. Not. Like. Those. Hot. Red. And. Pink. Balloons" I put emphasis on every single word so that she could understand every word clearly and not plan anything more.
"You didn't like it?" Stella's jaw dropped open like I was talking in some alien language.
Bloom behind me snickered and clasped her hand. I ignored her and shook my head at Stella.
"But you liked it when we were kids. Infact, you loved pink and red colour and wanted everything in that colour"
"Stel, we are 18 now. Not kids anymore"
"So?" I closed my eyes and tried to control the annoyance which was gradually taking over me. I imagined myself sitting on the bench under Cherry Blossom tree in a beautiful garden. I've not seen any Cherry Blossom tree personally but they were beautiful.
"Stella, we can discuss this later" I gave her a small but sweet smile and turned back to look at the board. Thank God, Griselda was punishing some other students.
"Sure, but we're going to discuss it"
"I wish I could strangle that new Chemistry teacher to death" Bloom snarled.
Our old Chemistry teacher moved to Boston two days ago which was a delightful news for most of the students including our dear Bloom and Riven. I neither liked him nor disliked him just respected him but as soon as, he left the school the school blesed us with another Chemistry teacher and I swear to God he is a demon in disguise.
He could really unnerve even the most polite student and get him to shout insults at him. He did it purposely to given them detention or get them expelled. I was totally scared of him but Thanks to God, he hadn't acknowledge me in his class.
"Forget it, Bloom. We know he is worse than Mrs. Griselda but we can't do anything" I patted her shoulder in sympathy.
"Yeah" Tecna agreed. "But let Musa get back and then we can kick some a*s" I nodded at her. Musa could pull a really awesome prank on him.
"Let's get to the cafe. I'm really hungry" I took both of their hands and sped toward the cafe.
"Hey guys" They all chorused as soon we reached to our usual table. Everyone was present there except Helia which was a good thing. Because now a days whenever he showed up to me he had some apology gift with him.
I dropped in the seat next to Brandon and leaned myself onto him, resting my head on his shoulder. "What happened?" He questioned, concern lacing his soothing voice. I loved my brother when he showed care for me.
"That chemistry teacher" I started but Bloom cutted in. "Is such a pain in the a*s" I was going to finish it a little more respectfully but I was glad she explained my real thought. I nodded away and sighed.
Brandon patted my shoulder and put his arm around my shoulder in a protective manner. "Don't worry, we are planning something awesome for him"
"Good thing" I mumbled.
"If Flora is agreeing to it then it's something big and awesome for us" Sky ruffled my hair. He was sitting next to me.
Everyone agreed. I sat up straight, laughing. "Shut up, guys," I hated being the center of attention.
We all started laughing and joking around when Helia burst through Cafeteria's doors with a big shopping bag in his hand. Holy Shiz, not now. My smiling lips turned upside down and I slumped back into my seat.
"Flora!" He yelled excitedly, looking around the cafeteria. When he spotted me, he smirked and marched towards our table.
Ever single person in the cafeteria turned look at our table or more specifically at me. Not infront of everyone. I looked at Brandon who was looking back at me. Not...infront of my...brother.
"Flo, what's going on?" He wasn't serious, he was suppressing a laugh. Some big brother he is.
"I don't know" I replied grimly and punched him on the shoulder.
Helia stood next to Sky and gestured for him to stand up. Sky at once, stood up laughing and went to sit on the other side of Bloom. I looked at my friends and they were all watching excitedly like some stupid romedy show was going on.
"Yes?" I twisted my head to look at him.
Instead of replying, he dropped in the seat next to me and placed the bag on the table. He took out a box from inside and placed it on my lap. "Open it"
I looked at Brandon helplessly but he gestured for me to open it. I glared at him and open up the box. My eyes lit up, as soon as I opened the box because inside it was the most delicious thing ever. Chocolate pastries.
"O. M. G!" I whispered astonished. I looked up at Helia with grateful eyes. I was about to hug him but restrained myself. I didn't want to be the topic of tomorrow's gossip because I knew everyone as watching us.
"I'm sorry, Flora_" He started his sorry speech but I cut him off by thrusting a piece of pastry in his mouth.
"It's alright, Helia" I waved my hand to drop it. I put the box on the table for everyone to eat and as I was about to take a piece for myself, Helia picked up the box from the table and laughed nervously. His face was red and nervous.
"What are you doing, Helia?" I was surprised by his action. I stood up from my place and tried to take the pastries back from him.
"Man, what are you doing?" Riven questioned, laughing.
"It's the wrong one" He hissed at Riven. Everyone except me on our table 'ooed'.
"Helia, give the box to me" I ordered, walking up to him. He moved back a few steps and shook his head.
Was he kidding? I narrowed my eyes at him and took a step in his direction. I held out a hand" Helia, what's wrong with you? Give it to me"
His face turned bright red and his eyes turned glassy. "No, Flora" What was going on? I looked back at our table. They were all sitting tensed.
"Fine" I muttered, gave Helia a last disappointed look and fled out of the cafeteria.
Instead of going home, I went to my favourite bakery: Cupid's love. I ordered a chocolate pastry with strawberry topping and milk tea. After devouring that delicious pastry and tea, I went off to meet my Aunt Laura.
I pressed the door bell and stepped back to door. Her door had a big see through glass, so I could see when she stepped out of kitchen and came rushing to the door when she saw me standing outside.
"Flora" Aunt Laura laughed happily when she opened the door and hugged me.
I hugged her back. I missed her alot. I didn't get much to see her because she was out travelling. She was in mid thirties. She was my Mom's younger sister and looked exactly like except her hair which were sandy blonde. "I missed you too, Aunt" I said, breaking the hug.
"Come inside, sweety. We've alot to talk about" She pulled me along with her.
We went to her living room where another person was sitting on one of the couch. The person was a guy of about my age or a bit older than me. He had brown hair and sea green eyes. He had tan skin, slender muscles and small lips. His hair were messy but he looked handsome.
"Ah, Aunt?" I stopped in the middle of the door and gave my aunt a questioning look.
"Nick" Aunt called his name and his head immediately snapped at us. He was startled a bit but recovered immediately and stood up from his place. "Come here. Meet my niece, Flora" Aunt gestured for Nick to come over.
He strolled to us handsomely and stuck out his hand infront of me. He gave me a dashing smile which could make the girls swoon over him but to me he looked like a trouble making cute guy. "Hi, The name's Nicolas"
I smiled back at him and shook my hand with him. "Flora. Nice to meet you"
"Likewise" He again one of his dashing smile which reminded me of Helia and my blood started boiling.
How could he do this to me infront of the whole cafeteria. Now, I was sure that I was going to be the juicy topic of tomorrow's gossip. News Flash' Helia Knightly made a fool of Flora Linphea infront of the whole school' Great. Just great. I could already see the whispering girls and stupid comments on me.
"Flora, why don't you go sit with Nick while I make something good for you" I broke out of my trance and nodded at my aunt who was giving me a look that said you-better-impress-this-guy. Woah, another set up plan. Aunt Laura didn't even knew I was coming but now she was trying to set me up with someone.
"Oh no, aunt. I didn't inform Mom about my little visit. She would be worried... I'll visit some other time and Nick it was nice meeting to you"
"Same here. I hope we could meet again" He looked a little disappointed but I ignored it.
"Yeah, sure. You can get my number from my aunt and call me whenever you want to meet" He nodded. I gave aunt a hug and before she could protest, I ran out of the house.
"Mom, I'm home" I said, loudly, closing the door and jogged toward the stairs.
"Where were you, Flora?" Brandon questioned, standing up from the couch in the living room.
I didn't reply him and jogged up the stairs. He was a part of Helia's stupidity and I was mad at him. I went to Kaya's room where my Mom was sitting on the bed with Kaya talking. "Hey, mom"
"Where were you, Flora?" My mom's tone changed into relief and she came rushing to me and engulfed me in a hug.
"Mom, I'm alright. I was at aunt Laura's home" I snuggled my face in her neck. I felt so comfortable and heavenly.
"Oh dear, don't ever do that. Please" She pulled me away and looked at me in my eyes.
"Okay, Mom. Can I go freshen up now?" I kissed her on cheek and stepped out of her hug.
"Yes, dear" She caressed my cheek and went back to Kaya who looked a little jealous. My wittle shista wash jealoush ov me.
I skipped to my room and pulled of my yellow jacket off my body underneath which I was wearing just a white crop top after shutting the door. I put my hands on the hem of my crop top and was about to pull it off when I noticed my curtains drawn and beautiful white roses' bouquet with a huge sorry card outside my balcony's glass window. The light of the setting sun was making the flowers more beautiful.
Helia, I thought immediately.
I put my jacket back on and went out on my balcony, smiling. I picked up the flowers and cards and inhaled their fragrance with closed eyes. When I opened my eyes back, I saw Helia out on his balcony (which was now infront of me) with his hands holding his ears, a gesture saying sorry. I gave him a big smile and went back to my room.
I read the card where it was clearly written that it was his own personal idea and he was sure she was going to like it. He also mentioned the morning mishap that those were the prank pastries for our Chemistry teacher. (Thank God, I didn't eat it but poor Helia...)
It was the best apology gift ever.
White flowers from your crush and at the best moment, the beautiful sunset.
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