From- adstlaurent111@gmail.com
To- jrkawan87@gmail.com
Date- 4 November xxxx
Subject- application approved
Dear Mr. Kwan,
It is hereby to inform you that your application was approved by the principal of St. Laurent
and you are respectfully requested to report for a personal interview on 1st of December.
Thank you,
Administrator
St. Laurent
I stared at the email for a long time. I never really thought that a big school like St. Laurent would approve my application. St. Laurent was one of the best schools. It was like a dream come true for any teacher to teach in such a prestigious school. I was overwhelmed with emotions. I just couldn't believe it.
"Sir?"
I turned to see the principal's peon looking at me.
"Principal sir has called for you." He said politely.
"Oh okay." I nodded.
He left.
I sighed. What did they do this time?
I looked up from the contract and at the principal. Life was playing games with me. Just a moment ago, I was reading my approval letter from St. Laurent and now I was reading an one year contract. What an irony.
"Your first three months was really smooth. I am really happy with the way you handle the students. And I wish to have you here for longer." Principal Henry smiled.
I smiled hesitatingly. I didn't know what excuse to give. I just felt bad to let him down but I had to look at the brighter side. "Uh...sir, I am afraid I can't sign this contract. I was actually planning to resign this month."
He frowned. "Oh? And what is the reason, may I ask?"
Shit. Shit. What did I say? The job for St. Laurent wasn't even sure. If I wouldn't get that job, I would have to remain jobless. I have already said. it.
"Uh...I...I want to study a little more. So I will be leaving this town to do my research." I said, trying to sound genuine.
He seemed to believe me. "Oh, that's really good. You are still young. Where are you planning to go?"
I bit my lips. "I haven't decided yet. But it is definitely out of town."
He nodded and smiled. "Okay then. I wish you best of luck."
"I will provide my resignation by next week or so."
I sat on my desk, shoulders slumped. I messed up. I literally just kicked my own job. If I wouldn't get the job at St. Laurent's, I would be fucked.
.....
"I am home." I said and sat on the couch of the hall. I was tired. My last class was with my own students and they asked a lot of questions which were...out of syllabus. Weird.
"Hi." Naomi beamed and sat down beside me.
"What?"
"I was thinking of taking you with me. My son misses you a lot. He is starting school next year and wants to see his uncle."
I sighed as little Weini's face flashed in my mind.
"What do you say?"
"Uh...my application at St. Laurent was approved and they called me for an interview on first December. I can visit him then."
Naomi's eyes widened at the news. "Really?" She grinned. "That's such a great news. If you are working there, I will transfer Weini to St. Laurent. It would be awesome. Woah...finally you agreed to go to the city. That's so nice!"
I smiled.
"Did you tell mom?"
I shook my head.
"Wait, this is great news. Gotta tell everybody." She slapped my arm and ran away, excited.
I leaned my head back on the couch and closed my eyes.
I hadn't been to the city a lot. I wanted to study at the universities there for him but it didn't work out. If I could have gone to the city to study, would things still be the same? Would he have disappeared still?
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Mr.K last online at 4:02 pm
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9:47am
I don't know what to say. You are finally leaving...Your last text has made me emotional.
It made me cry, really. You silly. You...just keep on making me feel weird things.
I have decided that I will wait. I will wait for you. I have never said this before but the fact that you won't read this text now has given me courage to say so listen carefully...
After I met you, my life has changed. I feel happy and secured. It's great to have someone to trust and share my feelings with. You are the first person I opened up to. I don't know why but I felt the same connection you felt for me from the very beginning. I know the uncertainty our future hold but thank you for liking me without even looking at me. I sometimes felt that it was unfair of me to have seen you while you haven't seen me but there is a reason behind why I am hiding. I have told you that I don't want to reveal my identity but now that I think, I want to. I want to show myself to you.
Ah...this is getting me emotional again. I don't want to cry again.
Yeah, i do too. I think and care about u too. 24\7 i am thinking about you. I have many imaginations with u like...going on a date with u, holding ur hand, kissing u and just living with u. it makes me so happy to just think abt it.
but yeah, guess this is our goodbye for now. i will miss u...a lot...
3:55pm
oh...
ur last seen is just making me sad.
oh god, i don't know what i am doing but yeah since i don't have anyone to share with, i will say here.
hmm...so i woke up late, cried, ate, cried again then went out with a few friends. just came back n now m gonna cry some more. i miss u like crazy...i wish u were with me. love u. take care.
I smiled at the text. My heart felt heavy. I read the texts again and again. He was cute. That's it.
"Aiy Kwan?"
I looked up at my friends who were looking at me suspiciously.
"What are you smiling at? New girlfriend? Gonna meet tomorrow so excited?" Jimmy teased.
I shook my head. "No. No."
"Oho, then what are you smiling at?" Harry grinned.
"My little sister. She is crying because I came here." I partially lied because it was true that my little sister was crying at home.
"Ah, so sad." Arom said.
I nodded. "I know."
"Our Kwanie has grown up now. He sneaked a smart phone in." Arom grinned.
"Yes!" Jimmy and Harry agreed.
"But how did you manage to sneak it in?" Jimmy asked.
"Long story." I grinned broadly.
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