It was 3:55pm and school was over. Alixes sat in her desk, her eyes fixed on Ben and his friends, unblinking as they strolled out; chatting and laughing their hearts out while Laura packed her books back in her bag.

"Why will he like to meet Laura when they're like cat and mouse never meet eye to eye. What's he up to? “she mumbled in her thoughts, befuddled.

Laura sighed in such a relaxed manner, picking up her bag as she rose to her feet.

"Gosh, finally! I'm all done ...