Chapter 10: Thinking About Future
At the Sarlun High School.
Allynna was still staring at her cell phone, waiting for Sir Leon to reply to her message. After waiting a few minutes, no text messages came in. She placed her cell phone in her bag and resumed reading the history book.
She needed to read the history book quickly to score perfectly on her upcoming exams. Although she didn’t particularly enjoy the subject, her excellent memory would be helpful. All she had to do was read it once, and it would be in her mind forever.
She was so focused on her reading that she was unaware the lunch bell had already rung until she heard Lizzy call her name. Allynna immediately closed the history book and looked at Lizzy.
"Ally, let’s go to the cafeteria," Lizzy said. Just as Allynna was about to refuse, Lizzy continued, "—don’t you dare skip lunch again?"
Allynna wasn’t hungry. She had already eaten the sandwich that Lizzy had given her that morning. However, Sir Leon’s short message from last night flashed through her mind, "I didn’t want to see my bride underweight."
She exhaled deeply while smiling, remembering that. "Liz, this time, I will join you for lunch." She stood up and followed Lizzy to the cafeteria. When they reached the cafeteria on the top floor, Helen approached them.
"Liz, Ally, could you guys find and take in our table while I order lunch for you two?" Helan asks them. They both nod, then look for an empty table with a good view.
After sitting at the corner table near the window overlooking the garden in the school’s backyard, Ally and Lizzy sit next to each other.