Adelayn's Pov

I gasped and closed all the windows and doors as soon as I arrived at the condo.

Brother Mads was still on the other line until I got home from the condo.

"Hello? Adelayn?"

I'm nervous.

"You alright?"

"Are you sure he followed me?" Because if YES, I don't know what to do. Trembling enveloped me.

I have encountered two scenes this evening. But I'm not sure what Brother Mads said if I was really followed by the guy?

Then why me?

First it was the man in the tuxedo, now it's the man in the bookstore. I have not lost the presence as if someone was watching me before until now.

I hit my forehead.

"Probably! Isn't that strange? Just as you were leaving, he stood up and I noticed that he was looking at you."

I hit my head and shook my head.

"I think you're tired, Brother Mads" I laughed insisting but mixed with apprehension.

"As long as what I saw is true. Oh go ahead, call your parents. Maybe you have a secret admirer that you don't know. Remember Adelayn that no matter what stranger approaches you, don't be comfortable and send them away."

I frowned at the last thing he said. sending away? Well, that's not how I talk to strangers.

The call died and I dropped my hand tiredly and stretched out on the sofa.

Little by little I didn't realize that I was being swallowed by sleepiness.

Besides, I will only problematize the events that happened if I can confirm if I was the target or if it was really me.

*****

The next morning I finished changing my uniform. I was awake at four o'clock. I lost my mind about what happened last night.

Diana called early to say that she was going to pick me up because she was taking care of a school fest that was going to take place at the school.

I was suddenly happy because it was my first time to experience a school fest and she said she would take me with her to help. I'm suddenly excited!

"Oh." Diana handed me a piece of paper when I entered their car.

"What is this?"

She snorted, "Hey, it's a shame I won't be able to attend the Red and Blues mini-concert at West University, By the way, that's the list of clubs and booths for the school fest."

I looked at it and was amazed at what I read.

"Is this real?!" I asked happily.

There is a dance club, film club, photography club and more!

While reading, I noticed something, "Wait, free hug booth?!"

She snatched the paper from me.

"Yes! not only that, but there is also a marriage booth. I don't know if the student president of our department made us a high school! We are not high schoolers!" She complains and seems like she doesn't want the school fest to happen.

But me? I'm very happy!

We got off the car when we got to school.

Before we could enter, suddenly there was a strong wind. I looked around and noticed a few student passing by.

"Where are the others?" I wonder.

"Maybe at the gym."

"Why?" Wrinkled when I asked.

"School fest announcement." And pulled my hand and walked.

We were just in the hallway when I had a strange feeling.

"Are you alright?" Diana worried.

I looked at her in wonder.

"Why are you sweating? And you're shaking a little."

When she said that, I suddenly lost my balance.

"ADELAYN!"

Suddenly my stomach turns. I also have a headache and my hands are a little weak.

"Oh my goosh!" She shouted.

"Adelayn you have allergies!"

I felt her hand on my neck.

And what did she say? I have allergies?

"Help please!---"

Her scream stopped and I felt my body rise. I can't see the person who lifted me.

What stupidity I did?

I was fine earlier.

Suddenly my eyelids feel heavy, I feel sleepy.

__________----___________

I was a bit distracted by the noise I heard. I held my stomach because of the pain.

"ADELAYN!" Diana's voice.

I was helped to stand up and I rolled my eyes. I'm at the clinic.

"You're at the clinic." She says.

"I know." I answered sarcastically.

But I was surprised when she hit me on the arm.

"They said no spaghetti! That's it! It's good for you!" it's hard at the same time.

I laughed and shook my head not because of her but because of the fact that I am allergic to my favorite spaghetti.

"It's delicious." and i shrugged so I reached for my neck.

I saw her concern. I secretly smiled. I was very lucky with Diana, fortunately she became my friend here.

"Yes, next time it won't happen again." 

"That's right! I don't have to worry about making booths anymore!" And we both laughed.

But I stopped and faced her, "Wait, who brought me here?"

"Me."

I narrowed my eyes at her.

She grinned mischievously and poked my side.

"The one who lifted you was...handsy"

"Huh?"

"Handsy as in handsome, daddy, total package as in perfect!"

"Y-you mean men?"

She nodded. "Who else will carry that weight of yours?" and crossed her hands.

"But it looks like he's married." she added.

And she snorted. I nodded my head.

"But..."

I looked at her again, waiting for what she would say next.

"Yummy, we're good." And the witch laughed. "But it's far." And she looked at me.

"Why?" I asked and grabbed the candy she was peeling.

She looked up and took a new one.

"He's not my type."

Now it's my turn to cry and shake my head.

"But I just noticed..."

I looked at her again.

"What?"

She hissed and seemed to be thinking while her eyes were still closed and her head tilted.

"Never mind." Poker face at the same time.

I threw the candy skin on her forehead.

After a few minutes we decided to go out. The doctor at the clinic also gave me an antihistamine for my allergy.

My allergy is not itchy but it hurts a bit. I usually get allergic to the nape of my neck when I eat spaghetti.

Speaking of spaghetti, I suddenly lost my mind that I'm not allowed to eat that.

My eyes light up when it's in front of me. They say the forbidden is delicious.

__________----__________

"They say the school fest is on Friday." Harley announced, the one who was always bullied by my classmates because she was said to be a nerd.

Everyone was screaming but I couldn't lose sight of Harley's bowing and the trembling of her hand.

Hey, poor her. I want to approach her because our classmate is always bullying him.

I was still watching Harley and she was restless and suddenly she glanced behind her causing her hand to tremble even more. That made me cringe, am I the only one who notices?

I looked behind and saw Noah. One of the quiet boys in our class, but the former had a temper and above all, it was bad to get angry. He always reads his favorite book with the title 'How the devil is born'.

My eyes narrowed and my mind quickly developed curiosity. I'm sure Noah is the reason Harley is the way she is.

Because there was no one else behind but Noah.

Is there something fishy? Or maybe it's just my imagination?

I just shrugged.

"Is there still class?"

My classmates whispered.

"I think there is no class." Diana said next to me.

"The school fest is on Friday. The heck? There's no time to prepare."

Is the school fest really that important?

I couldn't help but be thrilled.

"After school fest is the school's events one after the other." She says.

"Why don't you seem happy?" I ask.

"Probably! The school has always done this in my three years here and..."

"And what?"

"And I'll see that competitive Dalton again."

I grinned and poked her side, "You mean the one in block four that you were talking about a month ago that we saw in the cafeteria?" I was teasing and she was even more annoyed that I smirked.

"Stop it!" And she struggled at the same time.

"They say the more rude you are, the more interested you become in people---"

"Oh come on, Adelayn!" She stopped.

I gave her a teasing smile that made her pout even more.

Until we got home, we didn't do anything and no professor came, all we did was tease each other.

When we got to their car we said goodbye to each other.

I also saw Tim in the distance waving.

"Good afternoon!" I greet you warmly.

"Good afternoon hija!"

" You're in a good mood, Brother Tim! What's your salary?" I tease. He just scratched his head while smiling.

*****

Days passed from preparing for the school fest to the final preparation.

A few days ago they announced that we had no classes. It's a bit refreshing because this is not what I used to do in school from pre school to college. But it's also fun, it's a good feeling that I've gotten to know a lot of students even though sometimes I don't understand people, especially men.

Because of the school fest, I temporarily stopped collecting notebooks.

Even so, I'm happy with what I'm doing and I'm happy because I'm meeting people.

Now it's six o'clock on Friday and tomorrow at seven o'clock the opening of the school fest starts, I'm really excited because there's still a food bazaar!

As I walked to my locker, the smile never left my face. I will put the clothes I brought because when Diana and I decide to go home, I will stay at their house first.

I was just with him earlier and I said I was only for a moment because there was no obstacle to my fun.

While I was walking I couldn't help but be afraid. I gritted my teeth as the presence I hadn't felt for days was now resurfacing.

*TICK*

I stopped at that sound. I looked behind me and saw no people passing by.

"Who is that?" I call loudly.

I'm also close to my locker so I speed up.

When I opened it, a flower that was withering suddenly appeared to me. The strength of my heartbeat grew. Wondering how they can open the locker so easily?

The flower has wilted, a sign that it has been here for a long time.

Even though I didn't want to touch it, I quickly removed it and threw it at my feet. There is also a box here and I immediately took it.

I couldn't wait any longer and I quickly put my clothes on and locked it and ran but...

I stopped and was horrified by what I heard.

The sound of shoes and it was fast as if it was catching up to me.