it was only just a dream

It was a Monday morning, and the breeze coming through the window sent a shiver through my spine. the alarm beep, waking me up to reality. I stood up in frustration and stopped the alarm, what a bad ordeal to start a day, I frowned.

Lilly, I heard mom call my name, don't tell me you're still on the bed, she shouted.

No, Mom, I replied sluggishly. Have your bath and come downstairs for breakfast, don't stay long in the shower so you won't be late for school.

Okay, Mom, I said and ran into the bathroom.

minutes later, I was done bathing, I wore my uniform, carried my School bag, and left my room. downstairs, Mom was seated in the dining room with my little brother, munching on their breakfast. Good morning mom, I kissed her cheek and headed to my seat to eat my food.

Morning dear, she replied with a smile on her face. where is Dad? I ask asked scanning the whole room. He left early for work, she answered. what do I expect, as always, I rolled my eyes. Young lady, don't you ever roll your eyes at me, she frowned.

I'm sorry mom, I said as I bite my bread.

I won't be able to drop you and your brother at school, I'm already late for work, but the driver will drop you two.

okay, mom. she stood up from her seat and left for her room.

I've lost my appetite, I stood up too. then much food for me, my brother said happily. if you don't get up now, I'll leave you, I said disgusted by his action. at least let me finish mine, he pleased. since you want to eat first, I'm out of here, I said and pick up my school and made my way to the door. Wait for me, he said and lazily stop up.

The driver drops us off in front of the school, I rushed in, leaving my brother to find his classroom. I walked into my classroom and went straight to my seat, Lilly you're here, Janey came to sit beside me. Janey has been my friend since kindergarten, we were inseparable from each other.

Have you heard, she said excitedly. heard what, I asked. an exchange student was transferred to our school and he's a senior. what does that have to do with me? I rolled my eyes.

I heard he's very handsome, all the girls are drooling over him. what's my business if he's good-looking, it's not like I care. and, you haven't seen him yet so how can you be sure his handsome as they describe?

Everyone be silent, our class teacher is coming, one of the students announced. those that were standing, rushed back to their seat. the class grew silent as the teacher walked in holding a cane.

everyone open your English textbook to page 112, she said as she adjusted her glasses. You, come out, she said pointing at me, come read for us. I stood up shyly as I made my way to the front role to read out to the class, I could feel all eyes on me, and my heart started beating faster.

E.v.e.r.y, I stammered, and everyone, burst into laughter, I wish the ground could swallow me.

A FEW MINUTES LATER.

The lesson was over after I'd successfully read the book, and the teacher walked out of the class after asking me to collect the whole class's English note and bring it to her.

I collected the student books and head out of the class, I made my way out until I bumped into someone on my way to the teacher's office. the whole book fell to the floor, I bent down to pick the book when I saw a hand on me trying to help me. I raise my head to see who it was, my heart sank so deep as I saw the charming face, I felt butterflies in my stomach. I'm so sorry for bumping into you, he pleaded as he handed the books to me. oh my god, he has an angelic voice, I drooled.

it's fine, I said trying to hide my face blushing face. where are you going to, I can help you carry the books to make up for my mistake. my heart melted at his kind gesture, thanks but I need to go, I said and ran away.

I entered the female restroom and sat on the toilet. why did I run away like a fool, I just behaved stupidly, I cried out.

after consoling myself, I left the restroom with the book, I scan the whole place to avoid bumping into him again as I made my way to the teacher's office. I knocked gently on her office, come in I heard her voice from inside. I opened the door and walked in. what took you so look, she said and shifted her eyeglass. nothing ma, I responded. she stared at me for a while, before she spoke up, and drop the books on my desk. I did as she said, you can leave, she said.

okay ma, I said and left her office.

I went back to my class, I sat on my seat, and Janey came to the seat beside me. why is your face so gloomy, she asked.

it's nothing, I said trying to brush her off. you know I know when something is bothering you, she persisted.

fine, I said and told her what happened to me. she burst into laughter as all eyes came on us. can you stop laughing, I said covering her mouth, you're so loud. my friend is in love, she joked. bring down your voice, I pleaded. what am I going to do, I've never felt this way before.

Just go to him and confess your feeling. are you serious, I don't even know his name or his class? then you have to find out. I'll think about it, I said and place my head on my desk.

The bell ran for break time, and everyone ran out of the class. let's go out for break time Janey said as she tried to drag me up.

okay, now can you stop pushing me? I stood up lazily as we went out of the class.

we both walked into the cafeteria, I hide my face as I sighted him in. I quickly ordered my food, carried it, and went to seat in the corner. Janey came to seat with me after she has collected her meal. why didn't you wait for me she said pissed, maybe I was feeling so hungry I lied. you're so hungry and you haven't even taken a bite, she said pointing at my food. okay fine I lied, I just saw him.

where she asked excitedly. over there, I said and pointed in his direction. oh my my, he's so handsome, she screamed out.

keep your voice down, I don't want to attract attention, especially Veronica, you know how much she hates me and won't stop at anything to make me suffer. Talk of the devil and her she comes, Janey said. not again, I said as Veronica approach us.

I caught you girls staring at my brother, she shouted, arousing the attention of all. if you don't want us to look why don't wrap him up, so we won't look at him? you, she said as she raise her hand to slap me but was held back by someone. I look up to see my prince in shining armor, saving me from monsters.

Don't mind my sister, she can be annoying sometimes. you should be taking my side not hers, she said furiously and walked out. that serves her right, how do you put up with her Janey said. I pinch her to stop her from saying more.

okay, I get it she winked at me, I need to use the restroom, she said and left.

You don't have to be sorry, I'm already used to your sister, and her maltreatment so it's fine. I'm glad, you didn't take it to heart, he said. my cheek turned red, I lowered my head to hide my face.

since you're fine, I'll be on my way.

okay, I said shyly. by the way I'm Christian. I'm Lilly.

see you after school, he said and walked away as the bell rang break over.

In class, Janey sat on my seat waiting for my arrival. how was it, she rushed to me as she sighted me. Did he ask you out, she giggled. he just told me his name I blushed. I can feel love in the air, she joked. well, that's a good one to start with, she laughed, from what I saw earlier I think he has a crush on you too.

really. Yes, the way he saves you from his sister, like a prince in a fairy tale.

please stop joking about it, I'm going to have my seat before a teacher comes into the class.

the school ended, I put up my bag and left the class with Janey beside me. outside the school, we said goodbye, she left while I sat on a bench beside my brother who was waiting for the driver to come to pick us up.

a few minutes later, the driver arrived, and we went into the car as he drives us home. we arrived home, I ran out of the car to my room. inside my room, I fell face down on the bed. I couldn't stop thinking about Christian, I could still picture him in my mind. just then my phone beeped, and a text came in.

I look at my phone, a message from an unknown sender. I opened it and read it " Hi, it's me, Chris. How are you? I texted back. not fine, he replied. why?

I can't stop thinking about you, since I set my eyes on you, will you like us to get coffee after school tomorrow?

is that a date? I blushed.

Yes, I think so.

okay, see you after school tomorrow. I screamed out of joy after we ended the chat. I can't believe he just ask me out.

The next day went by slowly, I kept stealing a glance at him in the cafeteria. the school ended, and the driver came to pick us up early as I instructed him. we arrived home, I went into my room to have a shower and change into something nice for my date. I stared at the mirror, satisfied with my dress, and I went downstairs.

my phone rang, and I picked up, I'm outside, and I heard his voice.

I'll be right there, I ended the call. where are you going, I heard my brother's voice behind me.

Janey's place, I lied.

Dress this way.

is there anything wrong with how I dress?

No, it just looks kind of different, well I want to come with you.

You can't.

why, or are you hiding something?

No, I'm not.

I'll tell Mummy you're going out with a guy.

I'm not.

Don't lie to me, I heard your conversation with Janey yesterday.

fine, it's true, please don't tell mom and Dad.

what will I get in return?

I'll buy you your favorite chocolate bar.

I watched his face light up with joy, okay, your secret is safe with me but don't stay out late.

okay, Dad, I walked out.

outside, I met him standing beside his car, he opened the front door for me to go in, so romantic I blushed.

the date went well, he dropped me in front of my house. thank you for the coffee, I said smiling.

you're welcome.

I'll go in now, I said and turned to leave but he stopped me.

I have something to tell you.

go on.

Will you be my girlfriend?

Yes, I said happily.

he leans in about to kiss me when I hear mom calling out to me, I woke up, sweating hard.

It was only just a dream.

Lilly, don't tell me you're still in bed, I held mom's voice. No, Mom, I replied sluggishly. Have your bath and come downstairs for breakfast, don't stay long in the shower so you won't be late for school.

Okay, Mom, I said.

why is everything going according to my dream? I stood up and went to have my bath, I came out after showering, I wore my uniform, pick up my bad, and left the room.

Good morning mom, I kiss her on the cheek and sat down for breakfast. where is dad, I asked.

left early for work, okay mom, I said and started eating my breakfast.

I won't be able to drive you two to school, I have an urgent meeting to attend to but I've asked the driver to drop you two at school. she said and left the dining room.

I'm off to school, I told my younger brother.

I haven't finished my breakfast.

go ahead and finish it while I leave you behind.

I'm coming along, he took his last bite and follow behind.

The driver drops us off in front of the school, I rushed in, leaving my brother to find his classroom. I walked into my classroom and went straight to my seat, Lilly you're here, Janey came to sit beside me. Janey has been my friend since kindergarten, we were inseparable from each other.

Have you heard, she said excitedly. heard what, I asked. an exchange student was transferred to our school and he's a senior. what does that have to do with me? I rolled my eyes.

I heard he's very handsome, all the girls are drooling over him. what's my business if he's good-looking, it's not like I care. and, you haven't seen him yet so how can you be sure his handsome as they describe?

Everyone be silent, our class teacher is coming, one of the students announced. those that were standing, rushed back to their seat. the class grew silent as the teacher walked in holding a cane.

everyone open your English textbook to page 112, she said as she adjusted her glasses. You, come out, she said pointing at me, come read for us. I stood up shyly as I made my way to the front role to read out to the class, I could feel all eyes on me, and my heart started beating faster.

E.v.e.r.y, I stammered, and everyone, burst into laughter, I wish the ground could swallow me.

the lesson ended.

you collect the whole class books, the teacher pointed to me.

Me, I asked.

Yes, and don't be late.

okay, ma.

the teacher left the class, I collected all the class English notes and follow her behind. I made my way out of the class when I bumped into someone on my way to the teacher's office. the whole book fell to the floor, I look up to see who it was. There he was, the guy I dreamt about, my heart skipped a bit. he's much more handsome in reality.

Are you blind, can't you watch your way, he said arrogantly.

I flashed out of my thought.

I'm sorry I stuttered.

you better be, he said and walk away.

What a jerk, I said and bend down to pick up the books.

THE END