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I looked at the eyes staring right back at me. It was all devoid of happiness and full of weary. Even with a plastered smile you can see the haunting of his soul, how troubled it is. When did it happen i wonder. I turned the cold metal handle of the faucet and splashed cold water on my face. I can't see any more sparkle left in my eyes and i feel so tired with my life.
I left my apartment and drove to school. I wasn't able to fix myself a bowl of cereal because i was running late. Dang! First day of classes and i'm late. What a good impression i'll give my instructor and students.
Summer of this year i received a call from my professor inviting me to be a part time instructor for food management. I was hessitant for quite sometime because the last thing i wanna do was teach. But since i wasn't employed at the moment and just helping out with the family business i returned the call after a week to give my acceptance.
I rushed to our building nearly slipping on the tiled floor. I went running and inside the room. I didn't have to to catch my breath so i was panting like a maniac when i went inside. All the heads in the room turned to face me. I just smiled my humiliation.
"Oh uh good morning. I'm sorry i was late uhm Professor..." Shit i forgot the head instructors name.
"Its Frank Santos. And yes you must be Teigh Fuentebella. Everyone this is Mr. Fuentebella and he'll be assisting me in this class," he said.
Everyone gave me a curious stare.
"Hi everyone, uh well as Mr. Santos said i'll be assisting him with this class. Now i don't want to be formal so all of you can call me Teigh if you need any assistance," I said.
Frank continued with the discussion once i got settled on the other desk in front of the room. Wow this professor look okay, nice bubble butt and cute face. He's probably on his late 20's. Not bad i guess since i'm only 23. I just hope he bats for my team.
I was so engrossed in reading the lesson plan Frank gave me when he got my attention asking if i have anything to add in the discussion. My face turned beet red since i wasn't listening at all. I just smiled my embarassment again and told him to continue. I heard snickering at the back on the room and turned my attention to who was enjoying my embarrassing moment. He was still looking at me trying to hide his laughter. What a jerk. I later found out his name was Alex. I raised my brow and went back to my reading.
The day was uneventful after my showing up late for class. The next day Frank let me take over half of the remaining time which is an hour to discuss in front I was nervous for the first 20 minutes but got comfortable. I again got snickers and laughters from the back of the class which annoyed me to no end. The guy was really an ass.
Two weeks have passed and i was settling nicely in the class. I woke up monday and was eating my breakfast when my mobile phone rang. It was Frank. I wonder what important he has to tell me that he can't wait for me to get to class.
"Yes Frank?"
Teigh, i need you to take over the class for me today. I won't be able to make it. I have a family emergency to attend to.
"No way Frank, you're gonna leave me with those brats alone? They're gonna eat me alive! No way Frank, try to make it before the first hour finish," I said desperately.
You've been great. They even like your discussion better than mine.
"Oh god help me!"
You'll do great, Teigh. Don't worry.
"Fine, now you owe me big time!"
"Sure no problem, i'd like to ask you out on saturday."
"Uhu see you tomorrow then. Bye... Uh, wait--" I hurriedly said.
Realization struck me! Did he just ask me to go out with him? Was i that obvious when i'm with him? But he was showing no interest, so how could he possibly. Maybe i'm just getting ahead of myself. It could be purely business. Shit! I'm not gonna tire myself worrying what he meant by asking me out on saturday. I have a class to think about. This is going to be my first time teaching the class without Frank.
tbc...