C69 Chapter 68

"Why Marga? She's not my family! She has nothing to do with this!" Miss Maria seemed surprised by the irritation on my voice when I answered her because she took a step backed away from where she was standing, so I cleared my throat and then forced myself to calm down.

"I'm sorry for yelling, what I mean is how did Marga get the news, about this mess?"

"As far as I understand, it looks like she's in your parents office." I nodded but in the back of my mind I can't stop myself thinking negative thoughts about her like, that woman really sucks! I am not her business to deal with but what the hell is she doing, it looks like she's on her way here to come and get me.

"I see, is it okay if I call my parents to confirm if they can't really make it?"

"That would be great!" Miss Marga said and then she excused herself to check on the other parents who were standing by and waiting for their turn to speak with the Dean.

First, when I tried calling Mom's number, the line was still ringing however no one answered, so the call just ended. For the second time, I tried again but no one answered so she missed my call. For the third time, it was unattended. Please, tell me that she didn't turn off her phone just so I couldn't call her.

Since it was hopeless calling Mom, I tried calling Daddy but the first time I tried to call him, it ended immediately I didn't even hear a ringing from the other line. I even thought that maybe I don't have a load balance anymore, so before calling him again, I'll check my load first, but the balance is still okay.

My second call was still the same, the call ended automatically. I bit my lower lip and lost hope. Why did I even try to call them? I did say earlier that their business is more important than me, right?

Way more important. Calling them is just a waste of time and effort.

I check my contacts on my phone only to realize that no one can help me. All the numbers on my phone are my friends who unfortunately are included in this mess, I am also involved. Sigh.

Until Dean talked to the last parents who were waiting, Macy's parents. Macy was given a warning, she signed at the log book because of what happened and was advised about the consequence that when the violation is repeated suspension is the next result and ending and if worst comes to worst it's going to be expelled.

"Selena, we have to go. I'm sorry if you were also offended by my nonsense." Macy told me and then she took my hand and gently squeezed my palm. I smiled at her.

"It's okay. You're my friend and I won't let those ugly ducklings hurt you!"

"Thank you, you really are a real friend!" And then she hugged me, just quickly though because her Mom called her to leave.

"What am I going to do with you Miss Saavedra? Your parents can't make it here and Miss Marga isn't here to pick you up yet." Dean said and then he gasped.

""Dean, just let me sign in the log book, no one will come for me. Marga not my family so she won't care about me. What she said with Miss Marie is a false expectation. You're just wasting your time with me."

Dean and I just stared at each other for a while until he sighed again and said "I have three more meetings today that were delayed because of this tire."

"That's another reason for you to dismiss me because you still have a lot to do Dean." I said trying to convince him more to let me go.

"Fine, you're just lucky and I don't have much time right now!" And then he handed me the ballpen while I was signing the log book, he also didn't hesitate to tell me what he said to Macy and to my other colleges.

"Stop getting involved in trouble, you're graduating! And that's not good for you either, you got good grades and you're on the Dean's listers as well as a candidate to be Cum Claude. Stop messing around like a kid, Selena is just a dissapoint those are your parents. Isn't that what you want us to remember you for? Always involved in trouble?"

I sighed while listening to Dean preach. He appreciates my efforts here at school, how I study hard to be one of the top students unlike Mommy and Daddy who seems not to care at all. I wonder if Mom and Dad are here, what will be their reaction? For sure they will be proud of me, maybe not just proud but so d amn proud.

For sure, Mom and Dad will be both excited to go up on stage with me and hang my medal. And as usual, Dad will tell his co-workers how proud he is of me and he and Mom will invite everyone at home for my graduation celebration and we will all be happily sharing the simple home-prepared food.

I didn't even notice I am already crying when I thought about the past, if I haven't seen those tears on the log book's page, I wouldn't know I am crying.

"Miss Saavedra, what's the matter?" Dean asked me again, for sure she already noticed I am crying.

I quickly and violently wiped away my tears on my cheeks and then I looked up at her. I shook my head and got my s hit together. "It's nothing..." I said to Dean. "I think something is inside my eyes..." I have no intention of pleading with Dean and him comforting me.

"Do you want to be checked at the clinic?" I shook my head.

"I'm fine thanks, though." And then I turned my gaze back to the log book.

"I'm done signing, is it okay if I go home? It's been a tiring day, Dean."