Chapter 20

Upon getting off the bus, Mayra angrily strode toward the opposite direction of her school. After a while, she spotted Gordan cycling toward her on his bike. Without hesitation, she reached out and grabbed his uniform, forcing him to come to a stop. Gordon glanced down at her hand and frowned. "Let go." Mayra yelled angrily, "Tell me why you didn't answer my calls!" Avoiding her gaze, Gordon muttered, "No particular reason. I've just been really busy. In the future… don't look for me again. Now, would you please let go?" Mayra argued, "But didn't you say you would tutor me? If I don't make it into the top ten in this mock exam, I'll be expelled. Don't you want to see me again, Gordon?" Gordon remained silent, not daring to meet her gaze. He was afraid that if he did, he would give in. Seeing that she still wasn't letting go, Gordan said in a raised voice, "Let go! Class is about to start soon!" Mayra had always been a stubborn person. She held onto his uniform tightly, unwilli