Heilig High School: A Short Story

I wondered why. Ever since I was a little, I always felt that I had lost something. I didn’t know what it was nor did I know when I lost it. All I knew was that I had lost something. Something precious, something important, something irreplaceable. I had lost something precious, important, and irreplaceable in my life. I knew that. I knew it very well. But, what exactly was that something?
One week had passed since I became a third year at Heilig High School, yet I still didn’t know the answer to that question. In fact, thinking of it only made me more and more confused. After all, I still had everything in my life. My parent was still working as hard as they could and my brother attended college in another city. I also still had friends who loved to chat and joke around with me whenever they can. Therefore, I should not feel this way.
I looked outside the window where several white clouds moved slowly together covering the blue sky and, sometime, the sun. However, after only several seconds, something a bit hard tapped my head. Out of curiosity, I looked up to see what it was that hit me. But, when I did, I saw Miss Hawkins, my …show more content…
But,”
“No buts, either.” She stopped me, “You just have to see me later. Don’t try to run away or I will give you heavier punishment.”
“I understand.” I gave up, “I will meet you later at the office.”
After that Miss Hawkins continued her lesson and I started paying attention. I didn’t want to get scolded for the second time, so I had to do that. But, why did I have to go see her after school just because I wasn’t listening? Normally, whenever a student did not focus on the lesson, he or she would only receive a light warning. So, why was I different? There must be something on Miss Hawkins’ mind when she ordered me. I wonder what it was. Well, only one way to find it