☁ Meeting a friend after a long time...
Is what happiness is all about.☁

Julia Third POV:

When I got closer to Jayden and the blonde, I stood in front of them stopping them on their track.

The blonde stared at me with full annoyance while Jayden was shocked but not shocked.
I myself doesn't understand his expression.

"You shit... what the fuck is wrong with you?" The blonde asked.

Well I didn't come for her.

"Hey Jayden... It's I Julia... Julia Robert your long time friend from when we do wear diapers," I said giddily smiling like a happy puppy.

Jayden stared at me blankly not even a tints of appreciation for my presence.

"Bae... Who's this trash?" The blonde asked.

Did she just call me a trash. Not nice young lady.

"No... I don't know who this crap is. " Jayden answered still staring at me blankly.

Jayden called me a crap? That stings.

Maybe he can't remember me again. It's not his fault... I've changed over the years.

"Come on Jayden It's me Julia... You, Rose and I always play together when we were kids. Can't you at least recall that?" I asked desperately.

He have got to remember us as friends at least me.

"Oh please stop talking bullshit... My boyfriend said he doesn't know who the shit you're. So stay away from him you freak."

The blond girl snapped now dragging attention towards us as she and Jayden walked pass me hitting my shoulder in an annoying way.

I looked around me to see people whispering to each other, some of them were mocking me in the process.

"Maybe she's one of Jayden's hook ups," someone said.
"She think she could be his girlfriend again by lying."
"She's a wimp."
I heard them gossip.

I walked over to Rose my head bowed low as tears threaten to fall out.

What's wrong with Jayden? Didn't he recognise me? I'm still Julia. I haven't really change in appearance?

He called me a crap? He wasn't surprised with my presence? He didn't even at least appreciate me?
Instead he called me a crap? He called me a fucking crap.

"I did try to warn you," Rose said nonchalantly.

"Is that how he acted towards you?"

"Don't bother asking." She answered rigidly before walking towards the cafeteria.

Something is wrong somewhere. Why doesn't she care? She's being indifferent. Jayden is our friend... Our best friend from childhood... And what annoyed me. .. was how he denied me. He denied that he doesn't know me at all.

Why will a friend of yours do that shit. He let his so called girlfriend call me shitty things and I won't stand here and do nothing. Maybe that his so called GF is brainwashing him or controlling him. Maybe she's the real reason Jayden couldn't recognise me.

Jayden is my friend... And I'll make sure I'll get my friend back. I'll make sure Jayden remembers the friendship Rose, him and I shared. It's a promise.

For I know meeting a friend after a long time is what happiness is all about.

I walked up to the cafeteria and lined up to get something for my poor stomach to eat. I ordered spaghetti and stuck fish and I sat down on a round table meant for eight student. The table I sat on was close to two middle tables which had a great view of the large cafeteria.

Some student looked at me weirdly but minded their business afterward. It's my first day in school and everything is looking dramatic to me.

Rose then sat down across me placing her tray of food on the table as she smiled at me.

"Hi"

"Hiii!" I greeted back.
"It seems like we're the two opposite team, huh."mI joked staring at her meal as she grinned cutely.

I love spaghetti but Rose prefers macaroni to spaghetti.

"You know macaroni is much better, right?''

"Nah... Spaghetti is the best." I answered grinning like an idiot.

Seriously... I did miss Rose. There's nothing special than being with friends which makes you happy and comfortable.

"Anyways, Rose you've turned prettier over the last 2 years." I complimented.

When it comes to beauty, she was there, she would stand out. Everyone was her friends on fb, insta, messenger, name any social media she would have friends.
Why for me? For me? I didn't have friends as much as she and Jayden did. I wasn't that attractive, because I wore braises, because I had unhealthy freckles. I only had few friends who used me for their advantages when it comes to studies.
When It comes to tests or exams, that's when they'll remember Julia is existing.

But Rose and Jayden didn't see me like that. They saw me as a true friend, they saw me as a sister as a family and that's why I value them. I'll try hard to bring us together again.

"And you're more beautiful too, Julia." She commented while eating her macaroni gradually.

Thanks Rose.

It would have been much better if Jayden was here. He would have lighten up the mood here. He's so... What word can I put it as? Emm... He's always enthusiastic. Right, that's the word. Yeah... Ready to make you laugh.

But the issue here is? Why is Rose cool with us being apart. I mean... We have been friends from childhood, such friendship can't just die like that except the latter did something.
What did Jayden do to her to make her seem very nonchalant lately?

"Do you still insist on not telling me what Jayden did to you to have an indifferent attitude?" I asked curiously.

Deep down I want to know about this change of attitude from her. If I sought it out between them maybe it will be easier for Jayden to remember us being friends.

"Julia?" She called out being a little irritated.

"Yeah..." I saw myself answering.

"Have you heard about the words 'Moving on'."

"Arh...yeah. What does it get to do with the question I asked you?"

"The phrase Moving on means continue your life with out the people in the past to make your feature bright and better. Jayden is a forgotten person already." She said trying to sound calm.

"Okay...that's not convincing. Since you don't want to tell me... I'll sought it out. Jayden just need a little clue to remember us again and as a strong and determine friend I am, I'll bring us back, I'll bring back that friendship of ours," I said confidently.

"Don't waste your time... You'll end up regretting this shit you say".

Rose mumbled but was clear for me to hear.

"What are we having after this long break?" I asked changing the topic.

"Math 101."

"What! That doesn't make sense, we'll be having math class on a hot afternoon."

"This is the US Julia... Don't be a bumpkin," she mockingly said.

Yeah yeah... Mock me or not.., I don't give a damn.

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Second day in school was spent...
Well... I won't say nice.
It wasn't that nice but it was good.

Today was Friday and I haven't seen Jayden anywhere in the school premises. I kept on asking myself...

Why?
Why wasn't he in school?

Has he started skipping classes and following bad friends?
Why will he do that?

Or maybe he's under the weather?
I think?

Recess was over as I was heading to my next class, Economics.
Note this:
I'm not an art nor a social science student.
My department is based on medicine and care.
My dream choice was to be a nurse, a loving nurse.

Rose wants to be a pharmacist while Jayden wants to be a doctor like his father.
Yes we three are both in science department but had different timetables.

I entered into the class and sat on a chair close to Lilian. Hmmm.... It seems she's gonna be my sit mate during econ classes.

Mr. Peter started the class and was definitely interesting. Mr. Peter does know how to explain difficult definition like a piece of cake. If you can't understand some economics definition... Meet Mr. Peter for breakdowns.

Classes were over as Lilian and I walked out of the class heading outside the building as I waited for the bus.

"With Mr. Peter explanation you'll always love this subject." She said being pleased.

"Yep... You're right."
"Lilian I've got to go form here," I said politely with a smile.

"No p." She replied walking the opposite direction.

I saw Rose walking to my direction with a blank face as she stood beside me.

"How was Economics?"

"Good." She replied in a tepid manner.

"Oh... Since our house is adjacent to each other why don't we heard home together." I suggested.

"I can't I'm heading somewhere," she said entering the next bus that came by.

She didn't even say a bye to me before hopping in.
Maybe she isn't in a good mood.

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Saturday went by followed by Sunday and it was Monday already. The joy to attend classes was what gave me joy. I've decided to stay in the house bought by my parents. The house has three bedrooms with a bathroom in each of them. Kitchen beside the dinning room so as the sitting room. It felt like home but I also felt lonely.

Coming down from the taxi which took me to school I sighted Jayden coming down from... From his car. Wow! I immediately paid the taxi driver running towards Jayden.

Before I could catch up to him Lilian obstructed me with a

"Good morning sunshine, lets begin our day with the rising of the sun and end it with the setting of the god damn sun."

She said cheerfully and I found myself chuckling.

"How was your night?" I asked smiling at her.

"Oh my! You're such a darling... You're the first person asking me how my stupid night went," she said dramatically and I laughed a little.

"It was sweet because I was dreaming about... " She stopped speaking looking at her phone.

"Dreaming about what?"

"Forget it, classes will soon begin... Lets hurry... We'll talk later on."

She replied hastily dragging my hand entering the school building.

She fled to her class hurriedly and left me standing at the entrance. I brought out my timetable to see I've got agricultural science next.
Where will the class be? Because it wasn't written on the paper?

"Every agricultural science student head to the school garden, now!" Someone's voice with full authority was heard from a speaker.

I saw most student heading out from the school hall through another door. I also saw Rose doing same so I followed the crowd.

We were out in the garden and it was so so so large and beautiful, it was planted with varieties of flowers and trees. We student stood outside waiting for the teacher taking such subject. I stood beside Rose of course.

Rose deep her hands into her pants pocket and brought out a black lip gloss.
I haven't told you that Rose looks so damn hot on black. Her favourite colour is black, there's always a touch of black on her.

"Apply a little on your lips, they are a bit chap." She said handing me the gloss.

I applied a little handing it to her while saying "Thanks dear", she smiled nodding her head.

"Good morning student." A man on button up shirt and grey pants greeted us.

"Good morning Mr. Jude." They all greeted not me, I don't know his name.

"For today's activity we are going to have classes based on practicals, " Mr. Jude said while some of the student grumbled especially the blonde I saw Jayden with and her friends... More like minions.

"So we all are going to plant flowers close to the school farm and also close to the school rest room. What do you say?'' Mr. Jude asked cheerfully.

"Great!" The students chorused.

"So before we start. I want one of the student to pick a type of flower that will make the school environment wonderful to others sight." He said waiting for our reply.

"Hey you!" Mr. Jude called.

Was he calling me? I asked myself pointing at me at the same time.

"Yes you."
"What's your name? Course you seem like a new student in my class."

"I'm Julia sir... Julia Robert"

"Okay Julia... What flower do you want us to plant?"

"Arh... Arh... "

"Think of something." He persuaded.

"I guess sunflower."

"What's your reason for picking a sunflower?"

"Because... Because... It's yellow and it seems like a small sun but in flower form". I explained nervously as all the student laughed in a mockery manner.

"O... Kay... That's not a bad explanation." Mr. Jude replied with a confused face.

"Okay Britney... What type of flower do you want us to plant." He asked looking at the blonde who was standing very close to Jayden.

So her name is Britney. It truly fits her personality. Beautiful name for a beautiful face. There was no denial that she was beautiful with all those makeup she had on her fair face.

When Mr. Jude ask for her own opinion every one picked interest to listen to her and they were ready to take her seriously not like I who everyone enjoyed mocking.

"Well Mr. Jude, I go by roses."

"Why?" He asked.

"Because roses are the only flower I knew by far shows the reason called love. When you see a rose you feel loved. When given a rose on valentine day you feel love. Roses defines the word love and nothing is greater than the word Love."

She spoke proudly as everyone clapped for her being proud with her explanation. Even Jayden clapped for her.

Wow! I felt in secured all ready. I lost even the little confident I had.

"So student lets get started, we'll plant both roses and sunflowers." Mr. Jude said as we all went to different direction.

Some of the student gave the soil nutrient by applying either organic or inorganic manure. Some student planted roses while some planted sunflower and I, Rose with other students watered the flowers.

While we kept working Britney kept making disturbing and disgusting sounds like.

"Eww... I don't want to touch that irritating organic manure."
"I'm not stepping my shoes on that dirt on the floor."
"Oh my gosh don't touch me with that filthy hands of yours."

And she went on disturbing my ears with does baby voice of her. All through the practical she kept on clinging on Jayden and I could see a bit discomfort on his face expression.

When she finally left him heading into the school building, I took it as a chance to speak with him. I quickly walked up to him as I could feel Rose staring at me carefully.

"Hey Jayden." I greeted.

But he didn't reply he just kept on separating the roses from the sunflower.

"Hello... I'm talking to Jayden am I not. " I said still trying to get his attention while I crossed my hands on my chest.

I've got ya now! Your GF isn't here anymore.

"What the fuck do you want?" He asked annoyingly.

Why the hell is he annoyed with me?

"Come on Jayden. It's me Julia. Why do you keep pretending that you don't know me or Rose . Okay if you can't remember me at least tell me you know who Rose is."

"What kind of bitch are you? For fuck sake, I don't know who the shit you are so get the hell out of my fucking sight," he said arrogantly.

"Jayden I know It's been 5 years we saw each other but pls if you can at least recall who am I, I'm cool with it. Can't you remember the friendship we shared?" I asked with a calm voice to see him battling with his inside.

"You shitty girl, get the hell away from me. Stop telling me crappy things, for I'll never... "

"Hey you stupid bitch." Britney said out loud walking towards Jayden and I as everyone moved their attention to us.

"Point of correction miss blond I'm not stupid neither am I a bitch," I said contending how angry I was.

Does she think that she could insult me at any given time.

"I never asked you stupid freak to speak. For fuck sake I'm wondering how my BF got to know you? You're so ugly, you're so old fashioned, Instead you're so outdated."mShe Insulted and everyone horselaughed.

"So kept you ass away from him. He fucked you once he won't fuck you again." She said arrogantly and pushed me to the ground forcefully.

And unfortunately for me I landed on the wet organic manure.

"Oh my gosh you stink. You smell like cow poop." She mocked and everyone laughed loudly.

Jayden just stared at me emotionlessly as Britney dragged him away into the school building. Everyone kept mocking me as they continued what they were doing. Rose walked up to me and stared at me not feeling effected with my situation.

"Why can't you ever listen. It's good for you." Rose said nonchalantly and walked off living me on the dirt.

I was expecting her to help me, I was expecting her to help her friend. Instead she replied me with a
Good for you
Those three words kept on repeating in my head.

What's happening to my friends. Jayden is acting different Rose is acting different. What's happening? This are not the people I grew up with.

What pained me the most was the name Jayden called me, the arrogance towards me was something I couldn't understand.
Since when did I become shitty
Since when did I become a bitch
Since when did I fuck him.

No no no, he has mistaken me for someone else's. But why can't he at least hear me out?

I shamelessly got up from the ground as everyone closed their nose and backed away from me.

"Come on girl you smell, go change your wears." A girl said covering her nose with her hand.

Yeah I see that, It's already obvious.
The way I was mocked made me feel hurt inside. I feel really hurt. Rose just left me without even helping me at least.

I don't even have extra cloths to change into. The tears that have been threatening to come, I held it. I didn't want anyone to see how weak and stupid I could be when I'm crying in front of them.

I'll just walked into the rest room and stay there till school was over. The fact I was skipping class even doubled the hurt I felt. I feel bad for what I was going to do.

Jayden in the middle, Julia by the left and Rose by the right
This is where they are all grown up.

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Pheww, this chap was kinda long. Sorry. Well,
That's another chap.

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What can you say about Jayden and Rose attitude?