A FATEFUL CHANCE

Deandra's POV

I am still tired when I wake up the next day. Sleeping at ten in the evening last night and waking up at four in the morning is not enough for me.

I am up and about as I slowly prepared my cup of coffee. I went back to the room and Dahlia is still showing me her awkward sleeping position. Her feet on the headboard of the bed while her head on the foot of the bed. I can't help but giggle in a softer tone of my voice. I am amused at her but I don't want to wake her up at the same time.

I tapped her head and kissed her forehead. I also lift her up to put her in a correct sleeping position. I lay her down with her head on the pillow near the headboard of the bed; the right way of sleeping this time.

I exited our house without them even knowing it. I don't want to disturb them as much as possible. I am sure most of them are still sleeping including my mom. As a result, I just cooked rice in the rice cooker and topped it with eggs and sausages I had bought yesterday. I know as I do this stuff everyday, they are getting used to it.

I opened our entrance door and slowly closed it for me to not create any noise. I know they are still sleeping. If ever they will wake up, I am confident that their breakfast is prepared now.

I get on the bus, still not in my full mood because I am sleepy and tired at the same time. I sat next to the window of the bus and closed my eyes to have a little nap. When the bus stopped on the West Hill station, I felt quick steps coming to where I am sitting right now. When somebody sat next to me, I couldn't help but open my eyes to take a peek of who that person is out of curiosity.

My heart started to race wild as soon as I saw him...it was the guy whom I thought stole my two-hundred peso bills! I covered my face with the books I am holding right now. What is he doing here in our school? Is he trying to follow me?

I looked over my book and he seemed to not care about me because he's wearing his headset while bobbing his head. I think he's enjoying his music. He doesn't mind who is beside him. I swallowed as I closed my eyes. I bit my lower lip as I continued covering my face with my books.

hope I am only dreaming. I have a feeling that we are attending the same University. I am really thankful that I am wearing my uniform this time around, and not looking so ragged. I guess that's the reason why I'm not being familiar to him.

of our University gate, he got off right away. I breathed out a sigh of relief as I also got off the

Is he a lawyer in the making? I know most of the students who study that course will eventually

of my units. I am taking up a

a friend who gave up her duty slot in the library. As one of the student assistants, I was given the chance to take over her place. She recommended me to the librarian right away.

was deeply humbled because she described me as hardworking and dedicated to any form of work, regardless of how difficult or easy the

even bowed down in front of the senior

girl, you must be. I don't need promises. I am looking at how you work. I will give you a week as a probationary for this part-time job. If you do the job well, you'll be the student assistant assigned here up until your final year

bowed many times that she can't help but laugh because I think she's amused

additional questions. I will be busy for the next two

as I stood up, bowed a little again and went out

my every step, I feel like

to Mrs. Libby

"Welcome to the family then!" She grinned as we did

the library among others? I think the medicine lab pays more than the library."

here the most because this place is quieter, plus I can study if there will