Chapter 33 - 33: Walking Under One Umbrella (1/2)

Have you ever thought of how it would feel like to be stuck under the same roof with your ultimate crush while the rain is pouring outside?

A situation straight out of a movie, a novel, a fairytale fantasy that we all secretly dream of. Ah… and here I am experiencing it myself for the first time. The best thing about it? My crush, Anthony Ren, and I are acquainted, and he even approached me!

My heart was palpitating, and I suddenly felt flushed. I wanted to scream and thank all the gods in heaven for giving me this opportunity.

”Hi Michelle. Didn't expect that you're still here.” He said, then he looked outside as he sighed. ”I don't think that the rain's gonna stop anytime soon.”

'Yeah, I hope it would never stop. Really, all I want is for this moment to last forever.' I thought as I stared at his side profile. Ah… really, the gods were so biased in creating him. If not, how could such a perfect human being like Anthony exist?

I shook my head. 'Michelle, don't waste this chance and just talk to him! But… what do I say? Ugh. Whatever.'

”Uh… Anthony, do you still have class?” I wanted to do an eyeroll to myself. What a lame conversation starter.

He turned to face me then said, ”No. Thankfully, I'm done for the day. How about you?”

As our eyes met, I felt my cheeks turn heated while my nose tingled. ”Me too, I'm done for the day… ”

Anthony nodded his head, then as if remembering something, he took off his backpack and rummaged inside. He chuckled as he pulled out an umbrella. ”This will come in handy today. Were you able to bring one?” he asked.

I don't know why but I suddenly had the urge to cry. Is this the end? Will he be leaving me now in this covered court?

I tried to give him a smile, ”No sadly…”

Anthony smiled back, ”I'm not in a rush to get home, so you can have this.” He offered.

'Why are you such an angel my Anthony?', I was about to decline but then what if he just takes my word like I meant it and leave me alone here? Ugh, to hell with it! I'll just toughen my face's skin!

”If you don't dislike it… we can share?” I finally said. 'oh my god Michelle, just go dig a hole somewhere.'

Anthony did not think much about my suggestion and just asked, ”Where's your car parked at?”

There were 3 car parking areas in school, Area 1, 2 and 3. Earlier, after Andy, Lara, Steve and I came back from Arcadia, we went and met my driver at Area 2 to get the stuff I bought inside the car. What if Anthony figures that I have a driver and didn't call him to fetch me instead? To hell with it.

”I think it should be in area 2. Uh… I would have called my driver to fetch me but… my cellphone has gone lowbat so…”