Like An Endless Storm

Our professor in mathematics, Mr. Prime, was discussing about one-sided limit when the school bell rang. It signaled the end of the class and the day as well. Mr. Prime gave us loads of assignments to answer at home. Great. More homework. I heaved a sigh. Arithmetic isn't one of my favorite subjects, and I have no talent whatsoever in finding out what the value of x in the expression (x+y)=c.

I tucked my calculus book in my new pink shoulder bag, then went outside and proceeded to the loud hallways. Somehow, it felt weird being all alone. It had been two weeks after it happened. The memories were still fresh. Maybe because it was a bit unusual for my side. As I pass through the corridors, a girl who looked familiar, but I wasn't able to remember her name waved at me. I smiled back at her.

The sky was dark, and the air was humid. The weather was overcast when I've gotten out of the building. This looks bad. I wasn't able to bring my umbrella today!

I jogged towards the school's main gate to wait for our family driver, Mang Lucas, who was coming to pick me up. I wonder why he's late today. It's kinda odd why he's still not here.

I made my way through the jam-packed waiting area. It seems like everyone forgot to bring their umbrellas.

When a raindrop fell from the sky, the small space became more crowded. Minutes later, rain started to fall.

My cell phone rang. I was told that Mang Lucas had a flat on his way and that it would take time before he would come and get me. More good news. Students would come and go but still, the zone remained congested.

Thunder boomed upon the sky. It made the fine hairs at the back of my neck tingled. A careless guy, bumped unto me. I lost my balance, but then, strong masculine hands supported me. I turned around to see who it was and found this familiar angelic face inches before mine. His hazel brown eyes I loved dearly stared intently at me. I glanced away. Do I still have feelings for him? "Uh, thanks." were the only words I can utter that time.

I really didn't notice his presence there. "No, prob. You forgot your umbrella again?" he smiled showing dimples on both cheeks. I giggled. "Yeah." He always makes me laugh. I missed that about him. "I would gladly share mine with you." he said. I looked at him keenly. He sounded so serious. He still hasn't changed. The same Ian I have loved before. But not all things stay the same. Things you don't even expect, happens. And all you have to do is to accept it and move on.

A bolt of lightning followed by a clasp of thunder roared on the sky. The rain poured down heavily now. The deafening waiting area now stood serene. A few students stood by the corner.

"I could take you home if you want", he insisted. I smiled.

"Sure, why not? And while were there, you can tell me about this new girl you've been crushing on." He chuckled. "Nah, I still don't have one yet."

With my hand on his, we walked the path to the bus stop, under his umbrella through the heavy rain.

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