It was soon lunchtime. Only a few students were left in the classroom including Casey. He was getting bored about this new school already. He didn't like the school. Not that his 'parents' couldn't afford it- his dad was the owner of a reputable auditing company and his sister was one of the most famous young actresses of her time.
He just hated the school for no reason. Well, maybe the unfriendly atmosphere had a quota to contribute; he didn't just know why. He was still pondering about this when a student about his age walked up to him.
"Hi. I see that you are new". The boy approached him politely.
"Yes I am. Thanks"
"I am sorry for the way those guys picked on you yesterday and the way the Chemistry teacher reacted towards you today." The boy said
"Thank you for your care. It's not your fault it's theirs."
"Anyways what you did earlier today was awesome".
"Really"
"Yes, everyone thought you would just stand there and stammer. You blew everyone's mind". The boy complemented.
"I did?"
"Yes, you did. By the way, I saw you were alone. Maybe we could hang out and become friends?"
Casey wasn't sure of what to say. This boy was calm and friendly so he decided to give him a trial.
"Yes, thanks for being you. I'm Casey 'Manuel".
"I'm Cody Morris". He said with an extended hand for a handshake.
"It's nice to meet you". Casey said receiving his extended hand.
"Nice meeting you".
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It was 3:45p.m. The taxi stopped at the front of a big mansion. Casey emerged out of the cab. He walked right in and saw his sister in the living room. She had her pink earphone on and she was moving to the tempo of the song she was listening to when her eyes met him.
Casey exhaled. He knew Clara would bombard him with series of questions. She wasn't at home the preceding afternoon so she didn't get updates.
She removed her earphone.
"Hi Clara, you are back from the movie shoot already".
"Yes. I'm feeling cheated because that movie shoot deprived me of some gist. How did your first day at school go?" She asked, fixing her gaze on him.
"I knew you would ask. The first day was bad". He reported
She gasped in bewilderment.
"What! How did that happen?"
"The students were unfriendly and proud, you know. Some boys even came to taunt me." He said, using his hands to make gestures for clearer description.
"So, what happened today?"
"Today was almost like yesterday. At least until lunchtime. I woke up late and walked to school out of will."
"What can you do without me?"
"Stop it already". He said with a shrug.
"Sorry. Just continue".
"The Chemistry teacher thought I would be humiliated in class because I didn't want to answer his questions at first but to the surprise of everyone he did.
Clara clapped and smiled.
"That's my brilliant brother".
"Sure, it is. At lunchtime I made a friend and I think I like him".
"Yes. I told you that you were going to get along".
"By the way, what's for lunch, I'm famished".
"Your food is on the dining table".