Hey minna-san. I am really very so sorry that i havent updated in a millenium. Well, this chapter isnt that good, i'm not satisfied with it, but i hope the next chapter will be better!
Okay, enjoy!
Chapter 3
A Play within A Play- Part I
'Argh, I don't feel well.' Serena moaned as she rolled over in bed to see the time. '6:35, time to get up.' She flipped her quilt and realised how cold it was. She shuddered at the temperature and moved her legs rigidly onto the ground. As she tries to get up, her eyes went blank, her eyes rang and she fell on her knees. 'Ouch, that hurts.' She complained as she rubbed her sore knee. 'I am really sick. Better get back to bed.' She pulled the quilt back onto her frozen body and slept, breathing unevenly.
It had been a week since Serena and Darien's argument and they are still trying to avoid each other as much as possible. However, it was not to be. They didn't know that they will be in the same English assessment group.
'Now class, I will arrange you into groups for this English assessment.' The English teacher declared. 'Group one, Katy, Megan, Freddie, Ken and Cecilia; group two, Molly, Jessica, Leila, Melvin and Terry; group three, Serena, Michelle, Rayleen, Alan and Darien.
At the mention of his name, Darien's head shot up and looked at the teacher with widened eyes as if she had made a mistake. 'P…pardon? Who am I with?' the teacher patiently repeated the names of the people in his group. Darien searched around for Serena but found that she was not in the class. Rayleen was much too delighted that she is with Darien.
'Group four, Kate, Ami, Melanie, Josh, Zach; group five, Chad, Jack, Melissa, Mina and Hazel, finally group six is Luke, Lisa, Yasmine, Sarah and Brendan. Now please get into your groups and I will hand out the assessment sheets.'
Everyone scrambled to different tables simultaneously. Darien slowly walked towards the table where Michelle and Alan sat with Rayleen close on his heels.
After the teacher handed them the sheets, they began discussing roles.
'Hmm, it says here that we have to perform a scene from a Shakespearean play and also an essay to show understanding of the text and explain the significance of the scene which we chose.' Michelle read out.
'Right, so which one shall we do?' Alan asked.
'How about Romeo and Juliet?' Rayleen suggested. She loves romantic plays.
'Too corny.' Alan replied.
Rayleen gave him the evil eye.
'Hamlet?'
'Pointless.'
'Macbeth?'
'Too weird.'
'King Lear?'
'Never heard of it.'
'Othello?'
'Come again?'
'Henry IV, V, VI or VII?'
'Boring.'
'Julius Caesar?'
'Salad.'
'King John?'
'Snoreworthy.'
'A Midsummer Night's Dream?'
'Too complicated.'
'Actually, A Midsummer Night's Dream sounds okay.' Darien thought.
'Oh yes, yes, A Midsummer Night's Dream sounds really good.' Rayleen agreed.
Alan rolled his eyes, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream sounds really good.' He mimicked Rayleen.
Then they decided on the scene.
'I think we should do the part when they change partners, but then change back.' Michelle said.
They shrugged in agreement.
Then they decided on the characters.
'No.'
'Yes.'
'No.'
'Yes.'
'Come on Darien, you will be Lysander, Serena will be Hermia, Alan will be Demetrius, Rayleen will be Helena and I shall be Puck.'
'No. Why can't Serena be Helena?'
'Why don't you want her to be Hermia?'
'Because…'
He thought for a moment, should he tell them about their argument? They wouldn't care. They will just think he is being selfish. So no, definitely not.
'…I just don't think that Serena suits it.' He replied the first thing that came to his mind. 'I am only disagreeing for the sake of our play; I want it to be the best.' He quickly added.
'Oh yes. Serena does always seem the type to look sombre and chasing after people, and I really don't mean any offence to her, but she would be better off playing the jealous one, and I too am only saying this for the benefits of our play.' Rayleen recommended innocently.
Michelle sighed exasperatedly, 'Fine! Rayleen can be Hermia and Serena will be Helena. Better?'
They grinned. 'Much more, thanks.'
'Way much more, thank Michelle. Step one- getting closer to him, check!' She thought triumphantly.
Back at Serena's house, she was just lying in bed, thoughts swirling randomly in her head.
I feel like chicken soup…
Mmm…chicken…
But I can't be bothered to get up…
Aww…
I'm hungry…
I hope we didn't have any major homework…
Argh…dreadful homework…
Hey…I think Detective Conan is on…
Is it?
How should I know, I don't even watch it…
Okay…time to get off my lazy butt…
I will read for a while…
I wonder what's for dinner…
Oh wait…I decided it…right?
I wanna eat…
I feel like a glum vegetable…why is it all dark in here?
Hang on a second…it's three in the afternoon…
Oh NO…I'm losing my sight…
I had better go see a doctor…well…yeah…so…what's my name?
Umm…was it Selena…no wait!
It's Serena!
My name is Serena…right?
Or is it Seraphina?
Umm…I think it is Serena, yep definitely Serena…
Argh…
So cold…okay…
Better get up…
So she stood up rigidly, and made her way towards the bathroom, rather zombie-like. She opened the tap, splashed her face with warm water and brushed her teeth.
After feeling refreshed, she tucked on a lilac jumper and dressed into her navy overall. As if mesmerised, she took out her buns and brushed her hair into a neat pony tail which was plaited all the way down and decorated with gold satin ribbons.
She walked out of her house towards the Dental and Medical Clinic.
'Okay, okay, so we meet up after school at the arcade to practise our lines, I will bring photocopies of the lines on my way, so now; let's just work on our essays.'
During the mere silence Rayleen kept on glancing at Darien and smiling brightly whenever she could meet his eyes.
'Okay, so he's returning the smiling and all, good start.' Raye thought triumphantly.
'Why does she keep on smiling at me' Darien wondered.
RIINNNGG...
'Yes!' The students silently cheered. 'School's over!'
'Okay you guys, remember, 3:40 at the arcade alright?'
'Yes, yes. I know, say no more.' Raye waved her hand impatiently. She turned around to see Darien about to make his escape. 'Oh no you don't, no one escapes my love.' She thought. She quickly caught up and tapped him sharply on the shoulders.
'Oh Darien, you want to hang around the arcade for a while?
'Umm, sorry I can't, maybe a little later?'
'Oh.' Her delicate lips drooped. 'Alright then, see ya at the arcade with the rest of them!'
'Umm, excuse me; I would like to see a doctor please?' Serena asked politely at the counter.
The lady acted as though she hadn't heard her and continued to type.
Serena tapped the counter and the lady looked up.
'Umm, I was wondering…'
'Get over there; I'm not the person to see. You are wasting time, there are other customers waiting.' She interrupted rudely.
Serena's face stiffened as she moved to the next counter. Fortunately this lady was much more kind and immediately appointed her to a doctor.
'Pleaze juz wait for a few minutez and Zouktre Chriztofi shall be wiv you.' She replied kindly in a heavy accent.
Serena nodded and sat down in a vacant chair. She was beginning to feel drowsy but manage to keep awake.
A few minutes later……
'Serena Mason!'
Serena immediately stood up and followed the doctor into a room. She discussed her symptoms with Dr. Christofi and the doctor gave her a prescription for tablets which should make her feel better. She groggily thanked the doctor and walked out of the medical clinic towards the pharmacy.
Darien walked casually down the street. He looked at his watch, 3:35. Well, there wasn't harm in being five minutes earlier.
Then something caught his attention, a very pretty girl walking in the opposite direction to him. Her plaited blonde hair shimmered in the sun. Her lilac jumper contrasted well with her navy pants and gold ribbons. She looked up and her cerulean eyes met with his.
Hey all again. This chappie is awful, I know. Don't worry, I will make sure the next chapter will be better!
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