Chapter 9

Sheila's POV:

I don't know what to say, so I left the place. If she has a reason for ignoring me then she should follow it, I'm not going to stop her.

I don't think friendship has a rule and my heart is not made of stone. I am not some kind of funny toy to use whenever they want. He is never going to leave me so it's better to obey him.

After the conversation with Quinn, I went to my class. Henceforth, I don't want any encounter with her. My exams are closer and I have to study hard. My focus should be on my studies, not on anyone.

Wait! Did I mention my exam? Oh, God!! How did I forget?

Instantly, I sped up my walk before partially running towards the lab. Today I have a practical exam. Shit! how come in the world did I forget my exam, easily?

It's not my nature.

Ahhh! I feel frustrated. Before I could get a chance to open the door of my lab, it opened automatically and I slipped down on the floor with my face.

Again I cracked my arm to protect my face. Thank God! It was just a minor force. But why the heck trouble is following me everywhere?

I looked up and saw there is another person is standing with the blank expression. Who is he? I furrowed my brows. Wait... I knew him. He is Quinn's cousin-- the one who always has 'Urr' expression on his face.

Great! Now I deal with him.

"This is the second time you are breaking my arm. Do you have any idea?" I asked placing my left hand on my hip.

He raised his eyebrows, "It does not look like that." And his eyes fell on my left hand. "And it's not my mistake," he stated blankly.

Oh God! Does this guy have any feelings?

"Then what about the car accident? Was that my mistake too?" I wiggled my eyebrows.

"Hmm.. probably." He shrugged his shoulders. "It was not an accident, just a mistake. Who told you to cross the road blindly when the car was approaching?" he questioned, no almost blamed.

The nerve of this guy?!

He shook his head while muttering something under his breath which I couldn't able to hear and I don't think it was coherent to hear before he walked away. Ahhhh... I really hate him. He should be on my second hated list.

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"Hmm..." I let out a sigh of relief once the exam was finished. Thankfully I reached the lab on time. I have to face two more hours then I will go to my room.

I went to the playground since It was a free hour. I sat there and watched the students are playing around. I wanted to play, but no one dared to accompany me.

Back then when I was stuck in my hometown I used to organize all the kinds of games without any age barriers. I team up ninety year's old granny to five years old kids to my team. Some of the games are still my favourite.

Volleyball, Basketball, Kabadi, khokho, Throwball and Squareball are my favourite outdoor games.

Where-

Chess, Carrom pool, ludo are my favourite indoor games.

"Ahhh... Do you like to play with me?" a voice interrupted me from my trance of thoughts.

I turned my head just to see Quinn who is holding a ball in her both hands standing dangerously beside me. "No," I replied sternly. She took a seat beside me but didn't speak any words.

"Ohhhh.. you are there! I am looking for you." A worried Kevin approached us but the deep frown appeared on his face when he noticed the tension between us.

"You two look busy." He scratched the back of his neck awkwardly. "well...I will come later." He strolled in the opposite direction.

I broke the silence after what seemed to be hours as the silence is killing me. "Your cousin is too rude, I hate him," I muttered.

For a second she looked at me with a confused expression before exclaiming: "Oh my God, Sheila!! what he did to you?"

I explained everything from the beginning as how he treated me in the lab and didn't even try to ask my forgiveness and how he blamed me for everything.

"Ahh... Ummm... it's his nature, please don't think him wrong." she mumbled pleadingly.

"I hate him already," I muttered. "But he is not that much worse." she protested.

"So, he was the reason why you kept the distance from me, aren't you?" I asked. She shrugged her shoulder and slowly nodded her head. "Well, that doesn't matter. Me either don't want to hook with him," I added.

"What do you mean?" She asked furrowing her perfect eyebrows.

"That means we are still friends." Her face lit up with happiness and she hugged me. "Thank you so much, Sheila. I am so glad and I swear I will never repeat the same mistake." She clutched her throat as a sign of promise.

"So ready to play?" she asked throwing the ball in the air.

"Really, Quinn. Can't you see? I have a broken arm." I asked amusingly.

"Ohhhh... Then what about ice cream?" she asked and dragged me to the ice cream shop before hearing my answer. This girl has no patience.

We ate ice cream and had some girls' time until the sun decided to set up. After giving our final hug, we headed to our place.

When I reached my hostel, I jumped on my bed. I feel good. Because I solved all my problems with Quinn. I really appreciate her, she sought my compassion very sincerely.

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These past few days I hang with Quinn and Kevin as how we used to be earlier. Harry ignored us completely, it's not like I want his company, but I'm feeling pity for him.

Whenever Karl try to bully me, they show up like a protecting shield. And also I have formulated some courage to face him. Hereafter, I never give him any chance to bully me.

"Hey! Sheila, are you free this weekend?" Quinn asked.

"No... I have some work to do." I lied knowing where her questions would be headed to.

"Ohhhh..." She slumped her shoulder disappointedly. "It's okay. What about Friday night?" she asked.

This girl!!

"Ahh.... Hmm..." I thought for another lie.

"Come on, Sheila!! it could be so fun, just two hours. We can return back soon." She pouted her lips.

"Hmm okay, I will," I said uncertainly.

As planned we gathered in the small ice cream shop which was located near my hostel. We talked, chatted and gossiped like we are a long time friend and it felt so good.

We bid our goodbye. And as a gentleman, Kevin offered me a ride, but it's just a walkable distance so I refused to go with him.

It's 8.30 in the evening when I reached my hostel and I have plenty of time so I planned to go to the park.

Singing my favourite song "Uyire" I reached the park but my prosperity didn't last as I felt someone's presence behind me. All the hair in my neck stood up immediately. And even before I could gain my consent, a hand grabbed my shoulder which made me look at his face.

Standing in front of me is none other than the devil Karl with a smirk on his face. Why him? I blankly stared at him.

What is he going to do? All these time I was doing great without his torture.

"Where is your protecting shield?" he asked his hand is still on my shoulder.

"It's none of your business." I spat. Haven't I told you I have formulated some courage?

"Hahaaha--" Throwing his head back he laughed and took one step forward but stopped when he focused something behind me. I followed his gaze and saw a handsome boy who I was admiring from the afar is drinking water, his gaze was solely on us.

Then he looked away and started to run around the park. "I see-- he has some problem with you. Not like his friends," He said nibbling his bottom lips.

What?!

Furrowing my brows I looked back at him then realization hit me like a thunder.

It's Harry!!!

Embarrassing!!

Did he know I have been drooling over him since the very first day of my journey here? Shit!! I hate him. I thought the handsome boy would be someone else but haven't thought it would be him.

"Dreaming... Ahh.." He snatched me back to reality. I glanced towards him before throwing my tantrum. "I hate both of you. Now leave me. I wanted to go." But his grip on my shoulder tightened.

"Where do you think you are going? I'm really getting bored of your protecting shields. Now I can do whatever I want." He whispered the last part in my ear.

A cold shiver ran down my spine. "What do you want?" I asked, not taking my eyes off him.

"You..." He simply stated.

"What?!" I shouted.

"Didn't you hear me, I. WANT. YOU." he said dictating every word slowly.

"I hate it whenever you are with them. I didn't get the opportunity to spend a good time with my doll. Now I got my chance." He added.

"What are you going to do?" I asked in a panicking tone.

"I am taking you to my place and--" An evil smirk formed in his pretty handsome face. "And going to spend some good time with my doll, any problems?" He asked raising his eyebrows mocking me.

When I didn't answer him he lost his patience and dragged me towards his car. "Please leave me," I screamed for help while struggling out of his strong grip, but no one came.

When we were about to reach his car I heard heavy footsteps and some hope-filled my heart but it vanished right away as how fast it came when I saw who it was. It's him, the second arrogant. He pretended like he didn't see anything and jogged away.

Heartless fellow!!!

"Why are we wasting our time?" Karl shoved me inside his car like I was some kind of toy before he took off.

Oh, God! Please save my soul.

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