Chapitre 3: NOT MY DAY
ANNE'S P.O.V
The darkness and the freezing tiles on the floor felt all too familiar for the little child praying and hoping in the corner for a miracle. Her blanket, which gave a hint of warmth and guarded her against this wretched life, was nowhere to be seen.
The door creaked as a person came in with a smile, though only she knew the truth behind it.
"it's time," The child thinks in dread.
"It's playing time, my dear-bear," The person speaks with a creepy voice while coming closer to her.
"no-no p-p-please n-no" The child begs while sobbing and trying to move away but to no avail.
This scene only caused the intruder to chuckle wickedly as he kept coming closer and closer.
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''No-no-no, please stop"I cry and awaken drenched in sweat and tears.
Wiping my tears away, I hug myself to fish for any comfort.
"It was a nightmare", " Just a nightmare" I kept whispering and reassuring myself at the exact time.
A while later when I had finally settled down. I take a peek at the time, finding that it's still quite early.
I get up feeling like all my energy is drained away. Right now, there is no way I could go back to sleep again.
I am on my way to take a relaxing shower when my eyes dart outside the window...I do have a swimming pool.
You know what?
Fuck it!
Let's go swim, I need to refresh my mind anyway.
Switching into shorts and a top that was near me because I am lazy to find where my bathing suit is.
The chilly morning air greets me as soon as I step outside.
Perfect weather for a swim!
I - no kidding - have always loved cold weather for some weird reason.
"maybe because you have a cold past," my inner voice jokes.
I dive, do the backstroke, and various other tricks for quite a while, and after just swim in the pool.
It's so relaxed, I hope to never move and float like this forever.
"really? why don't you become a stone in your next life." my inner voice scoffs at me.
"I was wondering why I was feeling so calm? and stones don't float darling"
"Oh shut up! you know I am the only person you can talk to-"
"You think of me as a friend, I am so grateful" I tease.
"You little-
"Sometimes, I wonder if you are really my inner voice?"
"Again with this same question? I am just your reliable conscience, who talks to you because you're lonely as fuck, Don't have many friends due to your, Again, trus-
"Okay okay, I get it, Damn! didn't have to go so in-depth"
"Well and even if I am a little person, living in your head, talking to you, It does not appear that impossible because nothing ordinary happens to you anyway."
I pull myself out of the pool, complaining about being insulted by my own conscience.
Taking a quick shower, I prepare to go out for job hunting.
I haven't eaten anything, and don't have any leftovers remaining.
Does this mean I have to buy from the cafeteria today?
Guess, I will starve.
Plus the money I have will only last for a few more days, I need to find a job badly!, I also need-
I ramble to myself while shutting my door close.
I leave and begin my walk.
After some time, I reach the first place in my job-hunting with a doubt: will it be open early?
The entrance is unlocked so I enter.
"We are not yet open!"
I tilt my head looking at where I heard the voice and see a man covered with tattoos and a light beard.
He is a very attractive human being.
"I know I am hot, but you should stop staring," He says while smirking at me.
"Yes, that's correct, you are handsome," I compliment him.
It is true.
He observes me and then starts grinning" are you flirting with me? or just naturally talk like that?"
"that's how I usually talk? "
What's so odd about how I talk? don't people always talk like this?
"You look confused what I meant was--never mind, tell me why are you here?" he asked and I replied "I saw an ad and it said you were hiring?"
"so you are here for a job? did you-
"Yes, I already filed the form online, and submitted it, you didn't have any timings so..."
"Okay, I usually would have told you to come afterward but since I have taken a liking to you... I will make an exception for you"He states tapping his foot in a light rhythm.
"Hey! listen man I am not gonna date you, just because you gave me a-
He begins chuckling"What I meant was, I like you as a friend. What did you think?"
"Ah!...okay, t-then when do we start?" I stammer and feel a little embarrassed.
"Wait here, I will come in a minute, you can sit there"
He points in the direction of a table near the window.
I nod and move to sit down.
I look around the restaurant, and it's a very charming place, how the tables are set room-like giving enough privacy, not taking up a lot of space. The glasses, plates, and books used as decorations are also very appealing...
What's that? is that a bar? It must be a popular place. Will, I even get this-
"I never got your name?" He inquired while sitting in front of me.
"Well, you never told me yours"
"Fair enough, I am Trevor Scott 'my lady," He voices while bowing his head down dramatically.
Attempting not to smile, I respond." I am V--Anne Thompson 'your lady' "
He has a peaceful atmosphere around him.
"Shall we start the interview?"
I nod.
" Have you ever worked in a restaurant before?"
"No, but I worked in a coffee shop, and I am a quick learner"
"Ok I will note that, and why do you want to work here?"
"I am in short of money "
"a very 'short' and reasonable answer," He kids with a very serious face.
I roll my eyes and this goes for about 10 minutes.
"Okay, You are hired! , You start from today at 6 pm, but we can adjust it later"
"Thank you,"
That was fast, I still have about 3 more places.
Before I exit, he comments winking"And you can look at me anytime" while showing off his body.
I groan and stride out before he can tease me again.
I make a note to myself that it is enjoyable to work for a boss who is nice and fun to be around rather than a boss who is rude and arrogant.
Surprisingly, I obtained a job quite quickly, so my worry about the money problem is reduced.
Now again, I start my journey to school by-obviously-walking.
I hear honking and see a car pull up beside me, the rear window rolls down... I see Lily is in the back while Jax and a guy are in front.
"Hey, Ann! want a ride?" Lily yells while waving her hands.
Who the fuck is Ann?...
Oh yeah, that's me.
A nickname? we are not that close."don't call me Ann, no need, it's not that far away"
"30-minute walk and 15-minute by car" She states bluntly staring at me.
"A little exercise is good for your health".
Abruptly, she starts pleading annoyingly "please pretty please please please pretty please please pretty please-
"Oh god, Shut up! Okay and only because you're annoying," I inform her irritated, and join beside her.
"So Ann the one-"
I look at her with raised eyebrows.
"Okay okay 'Anne', the one driving is Blake and you already know who Jax is "
I nod and gaze outside the window.
-------------awkward silence--------------
"You really are quiet, "Jax speaks breaking the silence.
"My Mom always told me: 'If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.'
Lily starts laughing along with Blake snickering at Jax, who stares at me embarrassed. I glance away from them and hope they don't see me hiding my smile.
Maybe, I can let my guard down a little, after all, they don't seem harmful.
We reach and I get out of the car, only to be stared at by the whole school. What the hell! I am not kidding, everybody, they just stopped what they were doing, and were gawking at me as if I came out with Mister Bean and his teddy bear.
Lily was about to say something when a pale blue car parked next to Blake's (i assume) and the Mr. Green-eye Jumps out.
"Hey! Lucas, you are back" Lily and Jax shout at him.
He looks, hmm, annoyed by them, so Jax and Lily are the annoying ones in their group, I mean, not that tough nut to crack.
I eye him and well, he is pretty hot.
Are people in this city doing witchcraft or some kind of spells to be able to look like some damn vogue models.
He catches me ogling at me and smirks... pleased?
I look away hastily and redden.
The hell! Why am I shy?
"maybe because you keep eye-fucking him and he caught you?" my inner voice states in a duh tone.
" Shut up! I wasn't, I -was-umm-staring at the car behind him."
"Yes, sure, I believe you-"
"Ow! kay, I am sorry, So Anne, are you gonna come with us?"Jax asked groaning in pain because Blake whacked him.
"No, you can go first, I will come later" I want to be alone for some while, all this attention is making me nauseous.
Just as I say that.
Everybody stares at me.
"What are you gonna do?, you know, Class starts in 10 min," Lily says.
"Thank you for the ride, I enjoyed it, but it is none of your concern," I declare, walking away, I accidentally brushed past Mr. Gr- I mean Lucas and feel tingles rise on my arm.
What was that? I am wearing a freaking hoodie for god sake.
I raced away to the roof and sat there for a while breathing in the relaxed atmosphere until I was forced to go to the class.
On my way, I am pulled into a room and thrown to the floor. I look up to see Stacy with her pack of mischief staring at me.
"What did I tell you? To stay away from Lily and now you go flirt with Lucas, " Stacy shrieks at me whilst glaring and crossing her hands on-hmm-her watermelons?
What the fuck is happening? am I in some teen-romance movie? is someone magically gonna appear out of nowhere and save me.
I stare towards the door.
Looks like nobody is coming.
And what does she mean by flirting? I just passed by him without uttering a single word.
"What happened? Say something, whore, are you scared?" one of her minions says while snickering.
I groan at her way of insulting me, so-freaking-cliche.
"You mean scared of a cake-faced clown with a disproportionate body, made of plastic. Then, unfortunately, no, I am not."
"YOU BITCH, STOP ACTING OVER SMART"
"I don't act over smart, I am, and stop freaking shouting, my ears will burst open because of your screeching chipmunk voice-"
*slap*
Silence filled the room.
The sole thing heard was Stacy and her minions laughing.
Tightly clutching my hands, I look down.
Even though I want to tear her apart, which will take very few minutes, I know if I do that, it will only cause me more trouble.
"So next time remember what I said or there will be more than a slap for, you Slut"
After nodding, I try to get up, but she forces me back smirking while leaving.
"I want to Kill her, Torture her, Stab her till She Begs for me to stop--
"No-No-No calm down-
"Why should I? She Humiliated me-
I scamper to a nearby restroom, enter the stall and lock myself in.
I hate this kind of vicious thoughts.
The last time, This happened, It did not end nicely for, well, anyone.
I put in my earphones, crank up the volume to the highest which completely blocked out the outside world, and recite to myself softly, "Think about joyful things."
The Swimming pool, Food, Beach, Just think Happy thoughts, Happy thoughts.
Eventually, after some time, I settle down.
Seems like I was on edge because of the nightmare.
I absolutely cannot attend school today, I don't want to face an attack like this again. I want to leave but I still need permission, as no matter what, It is the second day, and I can't just bunk out on school.
Facing the mirror, I splash water on my face and see a subtle reddish mark.
She is rather strong for a rat.
I cover myself with my hood and walk out of the restroom.
I arrive at the principal's office and knock on the door.
"Come in!"
I open the door and enter to see Lily, Lucas, Jax, and Blake in a pose showing that they were getting ready to head out.
"Where have you been Anne? you were not in the class." Lily asks looking worried and reaching around towards me.
Noticing this action, I pull my hood down unconsciously because I am pretty sure the mark is not yet gone.
"Nowhere, just got lost" I reply cringing at myself for coming up with such an idiotic lie.
"Really lost? that's what you are gonna say? " my inner voice states making me cringe even more in shame.
"For almost 90 min, do you really expect us to believe that?"Jax states in a tone, that is not very pleasing to listen to.
What? 90 minutes, isn't it been 20 minutes or something?
I glance at the time on the wall clock in a cautious way so they don't detect me and curse myself.
Shit, I didn't know? It's been that long!
"It's true" I mutter having no choice but to continue the absurd lie.
"Are you sure? it seems like you didn't even know that it's been so long?" Blake voices out questioningly.
He is observant. Well, I learned that from the moment, I saw him trying to figure me out, best of luck to you!, cause I still haven't figured myself out.
Without saying anything, I rush to the principal's table. All of sudden, I am yanked back and the sudden force causes my hood to slip off.
Everybody goes silent.
"Who the hell dared to slap you?"Lucas roars in anger, I was stumped as his eyes kept switching between green and blue.
Am I so stunned that I am dreaming?
It almost looked like he was gonna kill me, if I was a regular person(which I am not), I would have run out due to the pressuring aura or even passed out but me being a dumbass...
"Who are you to yell at me? And the next time you pull me is, the last time, your arms stay attached to your fucking body, Lily." I threaten them, withdrawing my arm Lily had the nerve to pull.
"Stop it, Everybody! All of you, Go sit down"The principal orders sternly.
Shit! I forgot I was in the principal's office.
"but-
"No buts, go sit down Lucas"
They all reluctantly sit on the couch.
"I am James Wallace, the principal, so what is the reason you have come here, Miss Thompson?".
"Call me Anne and I--do they have to sit here when we converse?" I question pointing towards them.
"Don't worry, they won't say or do anything to disturb us" He answered smiling kindly.
That is not what I meant but okay then."I am not feeling well today, and want to leave early"
"What happened? is it because of the injury on your face? "
"Yes and no, I have not been feeling well for some time now, and the injury is because I fell while I was on the roof"I lie straight with a fake smile.
He stares at me for a while before answering.
"Okay, you can leave, I will inform your teachers, and go to the nurse's room to treat the injury"
I bow thanking him and get up to leave.
"How are you gonna go home 'Ann'?" Lily suddenly asked me taking me aback.
she looks mad.
"Should I call your parents?" Mr. Wallace asked with a concerned tone.
"My parents are dead and no need, I can go back alone," I reply coldly.
The surroundings become dim.
"I am so sorry-
"Don't be, Mr.Wallace, you have nothing to do with it"
I witness Jax and Lily exchange looks.
I don't require their sympathy or pity.
....I am Fine.
"so you don't have any car to drive back?" He questions me again glancing at Lucas.
"No?"I answer doubtfully getting a gut feeling.
A bad gut feeling.
"Lucas can drive you back home! " He says cheerily.
"Yes--Wait What? no need, I can walk back"
"You are not well-child, I can't let you walk back home," He informs me with gentle eyes.
"Yes,' Ann' you are not well remember? "Lily expresses sarcastically with a smirk.
Does she have a fucking death wish?
I scowled at her and attempted again to persuade Mr. Wallace.
"I can't take a ride from him-umm- he has classes right?"
"No, he was gonna go back home anyway, so he can just give a ride." Mr. Wallace speaks and smiles at me.
I ultimately give up and nod.
Well, looks like today is just not my day.
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
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