Capítulo 16: 16. Ave Maria
I was heading towards my class, with my mind processing every scene of last night. The party, Rob, those words, everything. I don't know what language Loren spoke, neither I remembered the words properly, something like 'leat breath a lin'.
Someone snapped their fingers in front of me, creating a clicking sound that paused my thinking. When I tilted my head up, I found Rob standing in front of me.
Did he recognize me?
I stayed quiet, waiting for him to speak first and he did.
"Did you attend a party yesterday?" He asked having a close look at me.
"No!" I lied with confidence.
"Really? I doubt that-" Before he could finish his sentence, the bell rang indicating the time for our class.
"Let's continue our conversation during lunch." He waved his hand and walked away.
I went to my class, my mind continued its process. This time it was Rob's words. I didn't pay any attention to the class and after class did my usual delivery of notes to Loren. He was sitting on a chair while staring at the desk in front of him, probably thinking something. I knocked on the door and entered. He didn't react to my presence and kept on staring at the desk. I cleared my throat which interrupted his thinking. And he raised his head in my direction
"Lore- I mean Mr. Blaik, what were the words you told yesterday?" I asked.
"Which words Miss. Troustkey?" He replied.
"Which you said yesterday, I don't know what language it was."
"Find out by yourself." With that, he stood up, took the notes and started checking it.
"Huh?"
At least I should have remembered it, to find the language.
I wanted him to repeat those words but I know he won't. He would say 'I'll not repeat myself, Miss. Trotsky' I mimicked his aspect in his voice while leaving.
"Talking to yourself," Jacob asked arching his eyebrows.
"No," I answered it quickly. "Is aunt Claire free today?" I asked.
"She'll call us when she's free" He replied.
We headed to your next class, classes went on as usual. It was time for lunch, I quickly made my way towards our class from language class, don't want Rob to find me. On my way, someone caught me by my hand.
Not Rob, please.
"Levy! come with me, we have things to discuss." Jeal said, pulling me by my hand.
"What things?" I asked, getting dragged by her in the cafeteria.
Why here?
We made the same group how we made last time and sat around the table. Brehta and Rob's girlfriend were not present this time. Rob was sitting exactly in front of me on either side of the table. As soon as I sat, he started his questions.
"So, did you go?" He asked, bending forward.
"Where?" Jacob asked, who was sitting beside me.
"To the party." He turned towards him.
"Are you asking this to Levy?" He giggled and added. "She is not a party person, she never goes to any party."
"I see." Rob straightened. "Maybe I mistook her as someone else."
Thanks to Jacob, he saved me again. I should tell him about my work. We discussed the competition, there's going to be only one final round, no stages in-between. I asked if there will be more than one person playing the same instruments. Whoever plays best will be the winner, Jeal explained. Jacobs' mother called; She told us she is free today and will help us during practice.
After college, I dropped Adam home and went to Jacob's place. I informed uncle that I'll be coming to the office at 8'. We were in his room, he was showing me some new game CDs which he brought. I took 8-10 CDs to play it before he does. He tried to snatch it back and we ended up running in his room chasing each other for CDs. I took a handful of CDs and exited his room. As soon as I was out I hit someone.
Why do I always end up hitting someone, I should be careful when I walk or run.
I said a quick sorry and bend to pick up the CDs. When I stood up, saw Jacobs' elder brother. He's as tall as Loren, thick brown curly hair just as Jacob's but, his look was tough. I am seeing him the second time. First, when I was a kid. He doesn't stay here. He travels from one country to another for his football matches. He was staring as if he's going to punch me now.
"I am sorry," I said again, thinking that he hadn't heard it at first.
Jacob came and stood beside me while taking some CDs from my hand. I tightened my grip, not to let go any. "Brian, she's Levy. You haven't seen her for a long time, do you remember her?"
He didn't say anything, just ruffled my hair and walked away. I don't like anyone touching my hair! I thought to shout back at him but didn't. Instead turned towards Jacob. "What's with him?" I asked, arranging my hair.
"Well, he's always like that, try to act like a mature older brother." He said, waving the matter in the air.
We came out in the living area and sat on the couch. I thought of saying him about my work but his phone rang, displaying Jeal's name. He picked up the call and started explaining the address. After 10 minutes the doorbell rang and Jeal arrived. She took a seat beside me while greeting us with 'hi'. A maid brought pineapple pastries for us. Before I could take any, Jacob lifted the whole tray.
"What was that?" I asked.
"Return my CDs then you can have this." He smirked at me.
"That's so mean of you." I snapped at him. He knows those are my favorite.
"What CDs?" Jeal asked, confused.
"Your friend is a thief, she stole my CDs." He said and took a bite of a pastry.
Jeal turned towards me furrowing her eyebrows. Then glanced at the CDs in my hand.
"These are mine now," I said to Jeal and glared at Jacob and to the piece he ate.
After some seconds of glaring. I took a CD from my stack and gave him. In return, he cut a piece of pastry and gave it to me. We continued until 4 CDs were left with me. Jeal was making to and fro movements with her eyes from Jacob to me.
"C'mon you guys, end it know." She said in between her guffaw.
"You don't know she punched me once when I ate a piece of cake from her lunch box." Jacob joined her laughter now.
"Really?" Jeal was surprised.
"No! It wasn't like that, you weren't my friend back then. I was a kid who thought a strange boy took my cake." I explained.
"You did really punch!" She widened her eyes.
"I was just 7 at that time." I murmured innocently, yet it was audible to her.
"When did you guys become friends?" She asked.
"A year after that, when I cosplay as Superman in a fancy dress competition of our school." He ate one whole pastry and gave one to Jeal.
"Because of Superman?" She asked and took a bite too.
"Yes, she's a fan of DC comics."
"Give me that now, Jake!" I said, raising my voice.
"No!" He shook his head and took another one.
"OK then. Jeal wanna know a little secret about Jacob." I gave a mischievous smile. He arched his eyebrows with a question.
I cleared my throat and spoke. "Do you know how he sleeps?"
"Levy no!" He kept the tray on the table and walked towards me.
"He sleeps w-" before I could complete my sentence, he ran and covered my mouth with his hand.
"Have the pastries. They're all yours, just keep your mouth shut!"
I was laughing, whilst pushing his form from me.
"I wanna know," Jeal said with puppy dog eyes.
"I'll te- yo-" I said trying to remove his hand.
I will tell her when he least expects it.
His mother came and started scolding Jacob for teasing me. She always refers to me as her girl. Her daughter is studying overseas, she sees her daughter in me. We started our discussion on what song to play when Jeal told she wanted to play 'Ave Maria'- it's a beautiful melody and best for the violin. My opinion differs from hers as it's tough to play but I agreed later. We practiced for an hour with the help of his mother. My fingers began to hurt, so did Jeal's. But she was good at playing it, unlike me.
When it was time for the office, I left them, went home, changed into a suit and headed towards the office. When I reached, Loren was already there. He was rotating a pen in his hand lost in deep thoughts.
He is thinking a lot today.
I took my seat and glanced at him. He didn't notice when I entered. I walked towards him and cleared my throat to break him from his thinking. He didn't respond.
"Loren!" I don't know how high my voice sounded.
He tilted his head in my direction. "What?"
"Something wrong?" I asked calmly.
"No!" He said in a wrathful manner.
What's wrong with him? Why is he angry.
"Fine!" I uttered it in the same manner and walked towards my seat.
I was thinking of asking him about the language and here he's surrounded by his angry bubble. I am not going poke it or else the water's gonna splash on me.
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