Against All Odds

Chapter Thirteen:

Friday,I walked over to my first class period, Homeroom. As I enter the room, I crossed my path with Jeremy.

I looked at him with sorrow. I tried to smile at him but Jeremy just walked pass me like I was not in there. Then, he took his seat at the middle side of the room, next to a sexy, blonde dudette. I sat at the other end of the room.

This is not happening, I thought to myself as I looked at the window.What happened to the sweet guy I know? But it's too late. I don't even paid attention to his sweetness. Even from his kisses, right from the start. I just took it as it is. I felt so miserable.

Then, Dave entered the room. He looked cute as usual. I looked at him, then, he saw me. He also looked away and sat at the empty chair at the front. I looked at Tracy (sitting at one corner of the room), who seemed to notice us, but she looked away.

This is soo sad. I told myself. Now, I'm all alone. I squirmed at my seat. Then, after a few minutes, Mr.Ramirez, our homeroom adviser entered the room.

"Good morning, class," he smiled. He placed his suitcase at his desk. There are few mumbles of replies to him. "Didn't have a good night sleep last night? You know,guys, you should get a good night sleep. Prom will be few more days ahead. It will be next week."

"Ow," some replies of our classmates. Just as I thought. I replied to myself.

"Anyway, class, our topic for today is all about relationship," Mr. Ramirez continued. He scrawled the word 'relationship' on the board. Then, he looked at us.

"Ok, reality check, guys, are you having a good relationship with your friends? or others?" Mr. Ramirez asked. The whole class became quiet.

What is wrong with this guy? I asked myself. As if, he knows our problem. Of course, I'm not!

"With your family? Are you enjoying it?" Mr. Ramirez continued. I nodded. It's a good thing I know for one thing I'm happy about.

"Well, class," Mr. Ramirez said. "This is one thing I'm gonna tell you. Any relationship, even if it's not nice, insincere or broken, it needs to be repaired and nurtured with love, respect and understanding." He told us.

Love, respect and understanding. The words repeated on my mind. I might need that one of these days.

"Some relationships may not end up very well, it might give you a pain, but you have to forgive other people,too. Like, for the wrong things that they've done. You'll never know they didn't do it on purpose. You might think, 'you're right and they're wrong'. But have you considered,'they might be right, you might be wrong?'Just acknowledge the overwhelming power of forgiveness. It's hard but you have to follow. Pride must be low," Mr. Ramirez said.

Hmm, Mr. Ramirez had a point.I looked over my head to Tracy, Dave and Jeremy. I saw Tracy's gaze softened a little. Then, she bowed her head down. I saw Dave but we only looked at each other, with pity in our eyes. I looked at Jeremy, he twisted a little, and I saw a tiny smile forming up his lips.

That's a good sign. I told myself. I might be forgiven one of these days.

Then the bell rang. The class stood up and picked up their things.

Mr. Ramirez shouted, "Remember, class, the pain might still be there but you'll recover somehow. Just try the overwhelming power of forgiveness and you'll see. Have a nice weekend!" Then, the class went out of the door.

I stood up to pick up my things but just as then, someone grabbed my hand. I looked up. It was Tracy. I couldn't move or talk.

"Don't talk, Lizy," Tracy commanded me. "We'll talk later after classes. Let's meet by the main gate. I'll tell you everything." Then, Tracy let go of my hand and walked out of the room.

"Ok," I just mumbled to no one in particular. I just hope this will turn everything to be all right.