Chapter 2 Weirdo

Keath Gray Galvez I can say that the food at their resto is delicious, I would like to eat there again. The café also displayed a lot of pastries, they have some brownies and cakes too. Should I buy some brownies for her? For sure, she would love it. I heard from Maith that the owner of the café and resto are just the same person. When we arrived at school, it was a great timing we didn’t get late because there were only a few minutes left before the afternoon period will start. I sighed when first period started and we have history class, this class makes me drowsy. Why do we even have to learn about the past? Ugh. “Hey, what are thinking?” Lad asked while looking at me, he is probably bored and wants to talk. Ugh. “None of your business,” I replied as I looked outside the window. “Sir Montejo’s way of discussing the lesson makes me tired and sleepy,” Daryl whispered while looking at our teacher. Its first day and some of our classmates are late for the first class for the afternoon period. Even the nerd girl isn’t here. Why would I care about where she is? Tss. Maybe she got drowned because of her spaghetti. Sir Montejo just finished checking the attendance. “There’s a transferee?” he asked as he looked at the whole class. “I think she’s late, Sir,” I heard Beatrice answered. I looked at her, I saw her looked at me, she raised her eye brows, a sign of asking if I have anything to say. “Are you friends with her?” I asked. “Kind of,” she answered while smiling. Tss. I looked back at Sir Montejo who is giving instructions about his subject while opening the book that we are going to use for his class. Suddenly we heard a knock on the door, we looked towards the door and we saw the nerd girl who is late for class. “Do you belong in this class?” Sir Montejo asked her. “Yes, Sir,” she answered. “I’m a transferee. I’m sorry I’m late,” she added. I can see how her shoulder moved up and down, it looks like she ran all the way here. Sir Montejo told her to take her seat. Sir Montejo told her not be late for his class tomorrow. “Hey, where have you been?” I heard Beatrice asked her seatmate who was late for class. “Just somewhere,” the nerd girl answered. Tss. What kind of answer is that?! Sir Montejo continues his discussion. Time passed by and it was dismissal. Lad and the others headed downstairs, they said they’ll grab some snacks at the cafeteria. I walked my way towards the restroom. I passed by some students that are going home on my way. After using the toilet, I washed my hands and washed my face to get rid of the drowsiness. For the whole afternoon period, I was sleepy. I wiped my face with my handkerchief and headed back towards the classroom. I was about to enter the room to get my bag but I stopped in my tracks when I heard somebody shouted from inside. I took a peek to see whose inside through the second door. “I said I’m fine, Cole. Can’t you understand it?!” I heard nerdy said in an annoyed tone to the phone. “Whatever, I’m not going home together with you! I don’t care!” as she moved the phone away from her ear. I saw her grabbed her bag and walked towards the door where I’m standing. I took a deep breath and pretended that I didn’t heard her shouting a while ago. We passed by each other and I think she didn’t notice my presence. Well, quiet people are scary when they are angry. I also don’t care if she gets mad, it’s none of my business anyways. I grabbed my bag, I was about to leave the room when I saw her standing by the door, looking at me. “What?” I asked her. She just stared at me and left without uttering a word, weirdo. I went downstairs of our building. I saw Ladwick and the others by the lobby, eating some snacks while waiting for me. Maith waved at me while I walked towards them. “Have you seen Nerdy?” Maith asked as I approached them. “Why?” I asked back as I frowned. “Somebody was looking for her,” he answered as he lick his ice-cream. “Huh?” I’m confused, somebody was looking for her? “A blonde haired dude was looking for her,” Daryl explained. “She went downstairs ahead of me,” I told them as I fixed my bag. “Do you think it’s her boyfriend?” Ladwick asked while scooping his ice-cream. “You know, the guy that was looking for her,” he added while looking at us. “Definitely not,” I answered. “How can her ugliness attract someone? Duh,” I added. “I will really laugh at you, Gray, if you will become her boyfriend,” Daryl commented as he took a bite of his ice-cream cone. “Over my dead body, that’s not gonna happen,” I replied. We walked towards the gate. Daryl was the first one to be fetched by their family car. Maith and Ladwick told me they are going to buy something at the mall. I’m walking my way home, Mom texted me earlier that Andrew is with her and she has an important appointment, also, I don’t want Kierra to fetch me. There are also some students that are walking ahead of me and from behind. The road on my way home is not that scary since it’s not yet dark and the village where we are living is closed by, just a few streets away and I’ll arrive at our house. As I walked my way home, I heard my phone ring form my pocket. I took it out to see who is calling. Incoming call from Kierra… I answered it because it might be an emergency. I sighed when I heard her sharp shrieked from the other line. Argh! She’s damaging my ear drums! “Can you stop shrieking will you?!” I complained to her. “E… I cannot! Uwaaaah!” she giggled and shrieked again. Why do I have a sister like her?! “Shut the fuck up, Kierra!” I yelled at her through the phone. “I’m really sorry, Gray!” she whined. “I just can’t help it because…” I sighed, I hate people who trails off. “Because of what?! Can you say it faster? I’m in the middle of the road,” I said with a tone of irritation. “Oh, nobody fetch you?!” she asked in a worried tone. “Mom has an appointment and she took the car with Andre—“ “I’ll fetch you! Where are you?!” she asked in an excited tone. “Accompany me at the mall!” she added. I sighed as I realized I made a mistake of telling her I’m in the middle of the road. There’s no point in lying to escape her, ugh. I looked around to see where I am. I realized I’m by the resto where we had lunch earlier. “Jazz café and resto,” I answered. “Where is that?” she asked. I heard a horn just made a sound form the other line. “Are you calling while driving?!” I asked as I walked towards the café. “Uh, yes,” she answered. “Where is that located?” she asked. “It’s a newly opened café and resto near the school,” I answered as I entered the café. “Okay! I’m near your school!” she replied. I ended the call and walked towards the counter. There are only a few people here since its getting dark. I noticed that they have a lot of different pastries that are displayed. From cakes, to cupcakes, brownies, pies, and many more. “Welcome to Jazz café, Sir,” the girl in the counter greeted. I ordered two boxes of assorted brownies, she also gave me a discount since I’m a student. She paid her the amount needed and she handed me the bag where my orders are. I looked outside and I saw a familiar car coming to my way. It parked in front of me at the other side of the street. I walked towards it and headed towards the backseat but when I tried to open the door, it was lock. Tss. I knocked the window and it opened. “Shot gun seat, Gray,” she said while smiling. Ugh. I opened the door of the shotgun seat and went inside. I put my bag and the paper bag where the brownies are at the back seat. I put on my seatbelt and looked outside. “Oh, what’s that, Gray?” she asked as she drive away. “Brownies for Mom and Kelly,” I answered “Give me some later,” she said. “Whatever, so what are we going to do at the mall?” I asked. “Well, I want to treat myself since, I got hired!” she happily announced, ugh. “Then?” I asked with a bored tone. “I want to buy… hmmm… a new attire,” she answered. I frowned at her. Didn’t she went to the mall the other week? Girls and their stuff, sheesh. “Didn’t you went to the mall the other week?” I asked. “You also bought new clothes last month and you’re going to bring new ones again?!” “I’ll also buy some make up,” she defended. “You bought some last week!” I replied. “Geez, Gray,” she complained. “It’s not like I’m gonna buy the whole mall, you know, I’ll just… buy really a few stuff,” she added as she gave me an apologetic smile. “The last time you said a few stuff, I was carrying 15 paper bags from different stores, Kierra,” I said in a sarcastic tone as I looked at the road. I heard her laughed, ugh. Why does she always go to the mall and do some shopping spree? She should save her money, goodness. “Hehehe. I promise, I’ll really buy a few, as in,” she said. “Don’t you know Dad said he’ll stop giving you allowance and let you work hard so you’ll earn your own money?” I asked her. “Of course, I know,” she answered. “Dad told me,” as she turned at the corner and we saw the mall. She parked the car and we got off. We went inside the mall. I sighed as I saw a lot of people, what to expect? Ugh. “How about we grab some snacks first?” she suggested. “You’re supposed to buy a new office attire and make up?” I asked in an irritated tone. “Don’t forget we are having dinner at the house,” I reminded her. “Hmp!” as she rolled her eyes. “Immature,” I replied. Time passed by and we walked inside another department store. I don’t know if Kierra already decided what to buy, I already have three paper bags in my hands. “Gray, how about I’ll buy this sunglasses?” she asked as she wear it and looked at me. The shades was all black. “Mom texted, dinner is almost ready,” I lied, I really want to go home. “Sheesh, Liar,” she said as she gave me a sharp look. “Shades is not on your list, put it back,” I complained. “Alright, alright,” she complained as she put the shades back. “Killjoy.” We went out of the store and head out of the mall, there are a lot of people going out of the mall along with us. I sighed when we got caught on traffic jam, its rush hour so it’s natural. When we arrived home, I saw Mom by the kitchen cooking something. Kelly is mixing something in the bowl. I noticed that Dad isn’t here yet, it would be a good thing not to eat dinner with him. “Did the two of you went to the mall?” Mom asked as she glanced at us. “Yup!” Kierra answered. “I just bought some stuff.” “She wasted money on unnecessary things again,” I said as placed the paper bags at the couch. I walked towards the kitchen and opened the refrigerator, I placed the brownies inside. “What’s that Gray?” I heard Kelly asked. “It’s a surprise,” I answered. “What are you doing?” I asked as I looked at her. “Mom is making omelet for us,” she replied as a wide smile plastered on her face. “Omelet for dinner?” I asked as I frowned as Mom. Mom gave me a smile. Sheesh, Kelly probably said that she wants omelets for dinner and because she’s the youngest, Mom can’t say “no” to her, ugh. “Nope, just making them. Kelly said she’s craving for some,” Mom answered. “We have fish soup, it’s still hot,” she added. “So, Kelly will eat all of the omelets that you cooked?” Kierra asked while staring at the plate with omelets. “Kelly can’t finish all of that,” I replied in a for-your-information tone. “You can have some if you want, Kierra,” Mom replied. “I’ll have some,” Kierra said and went upstairs. I told Mom I’m going to change too. I grabbed my bag and went to my room. After changing I went out of my room, I was about to go downstairs but I heard Dad’s voice. I went back to my room and lay down on my bed. I wish he went home late, hays. I don’t want to face Dad, every time he sees me, he will grab the opportunity to ask me about college. I hate it, he’s been asking me since at the start of third year high school and now, and it’s damn tiring. I looked towards the door, I heard a knock. The door slowly opened and Kelly’s head appeared, she’s smiling. “Dad is home! Dinner time!” she announced. I took a deep breath before getting out of my bed. I went downstairs with Kelly and all of them are already sitting by the dining table. Kelly run towards her seat and occupied it. “Good evening, Dad,” I greeted and he replied with a nod. I took my seat and we started to eat dinner. All of the attention poured down on Kierra, Mom and Dad asked her about her interview. I just focused on my food as I listen to my sister telling everything happened on her interview. “You know what, Mom, our boss suddenly went to the area where the interview was held!” she excited said. “He is so handsome and hot! Goodness!” she added that made my eyes roll. “Tss.” “Oh, come on, Gray, I’m telling the truth,” Kierra said as she took a bite from her meal. “That’s I bought new clothes and make up because I need to be presentable,” she added. “Duh, every employee should be presentable,” I replied. “Well, for your information, I’m the only one who got hired!” as she smirked. She bragged about how difficult the interview was and she just slayed it, and other stuff. I finished my food and went upstairs. I don’t want to stay at there for long. When I entered my room I heard my phone ring. I picked it up to see who was calling and it was Lad. What does he need? “Hello?” I asked as I answered the call. “Hurry up and get online!” he ordered. “Hurry up!” I rolled my eyes and ended the call. I opened my laptop and sit on my swivel chair. After a few minutes of setting up the laptop, an incoming call from Daryl showed up. I answered it and I saw their faces on the screen. “So?” I asked. “What’s up?” I added as looked at them. “Let me copy your assignment!” Ladwick answered. “I haven’t done it yet,” I replied as I leaned on my chair. “Go ahead and copy from Maith.” “Kidding!” and he laughed. “There’s really no assignment,” he added. “What is the agenda, Lad?” Maith asked while writing something. “You even wanted to do a video call.” “The blonde haired dude earlier,” Lad said as he clasped his hands together. “What about it?” Daryl asked. “You have a crush on him? Are you gay now?!” he added as he glanced at the camera and continued playing games on his phone. I sighed, I think Ladwick picked up some random rumor about that guy. “Stupid! Of course not!” Ladwick said as he gave us a sharp look. “I like girls, dummy,” he added. “Well, I don’t care about that guy,” I said. “I’m out—“ “Hey, Gray, wait! Wait a minute!” Lad shouted. Geez. “Are you not even interested about the guy who looked for our nerd classmate earlier? Like, why he is looking for Nerdy?” he asked. “His photo was uploaded at the underground website of the school,” he added I saw how Maith’s eyes widened because of Lad’s statement, while Daryl froze and slowly looked at the screen. I bit my lower lip as I found myself logging into the underground website of the school. As soon as I opened my account, the article that Ladwick was talking about was already at my newsfeed. Article 045. June **, **** Blonde haired guy looking for the new transferee student in the senior class. According to the students who saw him he goes to Presmont International School. Well, the uniform says it all. Question is, who is the transferee he is looking for? The photo shows a guy by the gate, and he has blond hair. He is also wearing the uniform of PIS, it’s a school located few meters away from the university. “Did you guys saw it?!” I heard Lad asked, I just remembered I didn’t ended the call. “Yeah, just saw it,” I answered as I minimize the window. Daryl and Maith also saw it. “Well, so what do you guys, think about it?” Ladwick asked. “I don’t care at all,” I answered. “Well, Miss Cute Nerd is pretty,” Daryl answered. “The problem is she didn’t dress neatly,” he added. “The one that looked for her was from Presmont,” Maith commented. “So, what if they are from Presmont?” I asked as I frowned. Why are they making it a big deal? Tss. “That’s the question!” Ladwick said as he raised his eye brow. “Why those students who go to Presmont look for our nerd classmate? Aren’t you guys curious?” he asked as his eyes widened. “There’s nothing wrong if some students from Presmont will look for another student at the university,” I replied in a bored tone. “I don’t know what to do with you, Gray!” Ladwick complained as he gave me sharp look. “Why are you not curious at all?” “Just let Gray do what he wants,” Daryl replied. “He doesn’t care about your agenda, Lad,” he added. “I’ll go ahead,” I announced. They told me goodnight and I replied them with a nod and left the call. I turned off the laptop and also the lights. The only light in the dark is coming from my lampshade which is on top of the bedside table. I lay down on my bed and closed my eyes. Why would I waste my time on a nerd girl like her? Tss.