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Chapter 46: Colorful day

Nick

The practice was finished finally. I will be honest, Jake was quite understanding of me and he was also very patient. Whenever I make mistakes I say sorry and I actually made a lot of mistakes so I said sorry countless times. Jake then mentioned that I should stop saying sorry. He said that it is okay to make mistakes when learning. He also added that it is part of learning. After he said that to me, I felt great. I am now feeling that he might be really kind but he is just picky with those people he wants to  talk to since he said that music is his best friend. I don’t seem to understand him now but I hope someday we will be close to each other so I can teach him that having someone beside you is actually a great feeling. I know what he is feeling because I was also like this in the past. 

I am waiting now for Michael and John. It has been a couple of minutes since we finished. All my club members are not inside the club either. Maybe they went home already while I am here with no one to talk to since I am still waiting with Michael and John here. If only I knew where they were I could have been the one to go to their club and wait there outside. Please tell me that they did not forget me here. I would really hate Michael if he did. 

“I will wait for another 5 minutes.” I said to myself. “Why are you still here?” I heard a voice asking so I turned to see the person who asked. “I am waiting for Michael and John. You? Why did you come back?” I said as soon as I saw Jake in front of me. He left already but he came back. I think he left something inside the club but it is already closed because the key is with the President of our club and she left. “I left my earphones inside. I came to see if it is still open but it isn’t.” Jake said to me. So that is the reason. 

I am right, he really did forget something. “I think that it is an important thing to you, how could you forget it?” I asked Jake. I don’t know, but maybe he might feel bad about this but I just want to be true with him. “The thing is that I thought that I already put it inside my bag but I didn’t. I actually did put something inside my bag but this is not my earphones, I think this is yours.” Jake said as he handed over my earphone. “s**t! I didn’t know that I got the wrong earphone.” I said to myself. Jake’s earphone is not inside the club, it is inside my bag. I thought it was my earphone so I just put it inside my bag without looking closely. 

“Those are my earphones. Your earphones are not inside the club, they are inside my bag.” I said and opened my bag and then handed over his earphone to him. Jake then took it from my hand. “I am sorry, I was not looking closely when I got your earphones.” I said to him. Now, I really just feel so bad. This is also so embarrassing. I was the one who got his earphones first that is why he mistook my earphones to be his.

“You don’t have to. I also did let myself be aware. Thank you.” Jake said to me as he put his earphone in his ears. The colors of our earphones are both black but he has a white tape on the wire. That is the only thing that is different from our earphones since we also have the same brand of earphones. It is not that noticeable unless you try to look closely. 

“I’ll get going then.” Jake said and bid his goodbye with me. “Bye!” I replied back to Jake. Then I saw him fleeing away from me. “Wait! Why do I feel like we are a bit closer to each other now than in the past. He was talking with me a while ago with proper expressions. Or I was just dreaming? Ugh!! Whatever.” I said to myself as soon as I noticed the difference with Jake’s reaction. 

“Nick! Sorry for waiting.” Michael said while running to my direction. “Good that you know that I really did wait.” I said to myself but I cannot say it because I feel bad with John. “Do you usually get late?” I asked so next time I know what to do. “Not really. This is the first time. It is just we helped our club president to plan a new way of scheduling the practices in writing.” Michael answered. “Actually it is my fault, not Michael’s. He was able to finish his tasks earlier but he needed to wait for me. I am very sorry.” John said while holding my hands. He is freaking begging me an apology. I am literally already feeling guilty now. “Oh, no need. I was just asking a question.” I said to John and slowly took off his hand. “That was a lie.” I said to myself. Sometimes we need to lie for the better. 

“Thank you so much.” John said while smiling widely. “Wow! That really made him smile like that? He must have really felt a lot of guilt and he was worrying that I might get mad.” I said to myself while closely looking at him. “Why are you two out of breath?” I asked as I noticed they are inhaling and exhaling deeply. “We ran because we were afraid that you might get mad.” Michael answered. “What?! Why do I feel like he was saying that it is my fault?” I said to myself after hearing Michael’s answer. I really want to speak out, today is his lucky day because I feel bad for John. If only John is not around I could have said more to him. 

“Let’s go home. Michael looks really tired and exhausted.” I said and walked first. “Okay! I am really tired though.” Michael admitted. That was supposed to make him feel bad, not to make him think that I care about him. I really hate when he thinks of things as a positive situation sometimes, most especially in this situation. 

I continued to walk until I reached the place where Janice is. “Hi Janice, Good afternoon.” I said to Janice who is waiting in front of the gate. “Hi! How’s school?” Janice asked me with a wide smile. “Hmm… quite great. I think you should also ask Jake because I think he can answer it more properly.” I said sarcastically. My day was totally ruined because of him. I was actually having a great time already since I know a little about playing the guitar but when he came he totally ruined my mood. “Huh! You two. Okay let us go home first and talk about it at home.” Janice said to the both of us. I think she already knew that I again had a problem with Michael. 

“Goodbye John.” We said as he also went together with his driver. John doesn’t have a nanny like the both of us. I think his driver is his nanny. I am not really sure but he is quite close with his driver. “Good bye! See you both tomorrow.” John shouted to the both of us. Little by little we became far from each other until we couldn't see each other anymore because we all went inside the car. “Hi! Good afternoon driver.” I said to the driver. “Good afternoon.” He replied softly. “Is everyone ready? I will now start the car.” The driver said to make us all prepared. He always says this before he starts the car. Actually, what he meant in saying this is that if we already fastened our seat belts. 

“Ready!” We all replied to the driver’s question. The driver then started the engine and drove our way back home. What a colorful day I had today at school. I wonder what will happen tomorrow. “I am excited to go back to school tomorrow.” I said to myself as I leaned on the top of my head on the car’s seat.