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The First Day Pt 4

She couldn’t help but stare. He was different than anyone she had ever met. He looked at her coldly and said, “What are you doing in the office? And better yet, who are you?”

“I’m sorry, I’m new. My name is Roxanne. Mr.Suarez asked me to make his coffee.”

He looked at her as though he wasn’t really expecting an answer. “Whatever,” he answered apathetically, “just leave when you’re done.” And with that, he was gone.

She had never met someone so cold and rude in her life. She didn’t know what she had done to deserve such a reaction. She longed for the kindness of the first boy she met. She finished making Mr. Suarez’s coffee and walked outside of the office to deliver it to him.

“You are an angel Roxy!”

“Thanks Mr. Suarez. I try. Is there anything else I can do for you?”

“No Roxy. Thanks.”

“Oh Mr. Suarez, is there any way that I can have one of the band students show me where my classes are?”

“Sure. No problem.” “Hey John! Come over here.”

She looked and it was him…..

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