Chapter 1 New Neighbour (2/2)
She looked at Rebecca, her classmate, in puzzled. Why would Rebecca ask her about her plan?
”If you don't have one, why don't you join us?” Rebecca looked at her hopingly.
”Actually… I already have a plan,” she replied slowly.
”What? Oh no. We only need one more girl.”
”Sorry.”
Rebecca pouted as she walked back to her seat. Guess they had to find another girl to complete the group.
Ryn sighed and looked out the window. She could not wait for the classes to end. She could not wait to go home.
Her new neighbour was busy watering the flowers when she reached home. She stopped for a while to have a chat before went into her home. She was tired but happy to be home.
She connected her phone to charge it before she went to the kitchen. She hoped there were still some chicken for her to cook.
Yup. Her life was boring compared to two years ago but she had gotten used to it. No more rushing everywhere, although she still could fall asleep anywhere and anytime.
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She clicked the print button and sighed loudly. It was done. She was finally done with all her work this week. Now she only needed to submit them and then she could rest until the next one was given.
She was just tidying up her room when she found an album. She sat on her bed and looked into it. It brought so much memory, good and bad, and without realizing her tears began pouring down her cheeks.
Had it been two years? Why did it feel like it was yesterday? Why her heart was still bleeding just by thinking about it?
She put it in a drawer and took a deep breath. No matter. What has happened was already in the past.
She changed into her sports wear. A short run might make her feel better. She was just reaching the door when the bell rang.
She frowned at him. Lucky for her, the trace of her tears was gone after few minutes… well, only her red eyes remained.
”Erm… hi… I…”
”Yes?” she recognized him as the popular guy in her campus. What was he doing here and why he seemed to be flustered?
”My aunty… she just moved next door. She said to give you these as a thank you for the cake.” he showed the basket.
”Wait here for a sec,” she took the basket and went to the kitchen. It seemed like she had no need to cook for tonight's dinner.
”Have I seen you before?” he asked when she returned with clean containers in the basket.
”Tell your aunty thanks from me.” she handed the basket.
He wanted to say more but she simply cocked an eyebrow. Unwillingly he left, heading to the house next door. Ryn on the other hand grabbed her cap, mobile phone and keys. She still wanted to run.
She did not even notice his eyes following her until she disappeared.