chapter 3

The next day:

*Almira woke up early for school. After breakfast, she asked her driver to take her.

*A few minutes later, she arrived at school just in time. Before entering the classroom, she saw James sitting by his chair.

"Inside the classroom:"

James: "Hi, Almira! Good morning!"

Almira: "Good morning, James."

(Almira went to her chair and sat down, placing her bag down.)

James: "How was your sleep? Did you sleep well?"

Almira: "A little, because of the upcoming scheduled events."

James: "Oh, I see. Okay."

Just then, their teacher, Ms. Dela Cruz, walked into the classroom. "Good morning, class! I hope you're all ready for today's activities," she said with a cheerful smile.

The class responded with a chorus of "Good morning, Ms. Dela Cruz!"

Ms. Dela Cruz: "Alright, settle down everyone. As you know, we have a busy week ahead with the school fair preparations. Almira and James, as heads of the student council, I'll need you to stay after class to finalize the event schedule."

Almira and James exchanged glances, both nodding in agreement.

Almira: "Yes, Ms. Dela Cruz. We'll be there."

James: "We've already drafted a plan, so we just need to put the finishing touches on it."

Ms. Dela Cruz: "Excellent! I'm counting on you two. Now, let's begin our lesson for today..."

As the class started, Almira couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nervousness about the upcoming school fair. She glanced at James, noticing his focused expression as he listened to Ms. Dela Cruz. She knew they made a good team, and together, they could make the school fair a memorable event for everyone.

Suddenly, the classroom door swung open, and Kyle and Jane walked in, laughing and chatting. Almira's smile faltered. Ugh, not them, she thought to herself. She subtly turned her body, trying to avoid eye contact.

Kyle: "Hey, Almira! James! Excited for the fair?" Kyle called out, flashing a wide grin.

James waved back, but Almira just offered a tight-lipped smile and quickly busied herself with arranging her notes. She could feel their eyes on her, and a wave of discomfort washed over her. Just please don't come over here, she silently pleaded.

Jane, ever observant, seemed to notice Almira's unease. She nudged Kyle and whispered something in his ear. Kyle's expression shifted slightly, and he nodded. They both took seats on the other side of the room.

Almira let out a silent sigh of relief. Whatever was going on between them, she wasn't in the mood to deal with it right now. She just wanted to focus on the school fair and get through the day without any unnecessary drama.

Throughout the class, Almira couldn't shake off the feeling of being watched. Every time she glanced in their direction, she would catch either Kyle or Jane looking at her. It was unnerving. She wondered what they were thinking, what they wanted.

During a break, James noticed Almira's distracted state. "Hey, you okay? You seem a bit off," he said, concern etched on his face.

Almira hesitated for a moment before responding. "It's just... Kyle and Jane. I don't know, they're acting weird. I feel like they're avoiding me, but also watching me at the same time. It's making me uncomfortable."

James frowned. "Hmm, that is strange. Do you want me to talk to them?"

Almira quickly shook her head. "No, no! Please don't. I don't want to make a big deal out of it. Maybe it's just my imagination. Let's just focus on the fair, okay?"

James, sensing her reluctance, nodded in agreement. "Alright, if that's what you want. But if they're really bothering you, don't hesitate to tell me. I'm here for you."

Almira smiled gratefully. "Thanks, James. I appreciate that."

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