Chapter 9 Her Brain vs His Brain

"Did the Principal tell you about the second time now?" I looked at Tita and stopped washing.

"That's about it, Auntie. Thank you very much for asking him about my situation."

"Iha, you deserve to have a second chance. You are not guilty because you were just accused. Then I told you several times that you don't need to be thankful."

"Even so, Aunt. I still need to say thank you."

"Have you thought of a course yet?"

"It's not there yet. That's not what I was thinking. So I still need to find out what my dream job is. So I haven't decided yet."

"Is that so? You don't need to hurry because you still have a lot of days to decide. Let's pray for that so that the strand you get is correct and will help you."

"Thank you, Aunt. You have done so many nice things for me." Aunty smiled at me and touched my hair.

"By the way, did Daylon agree to be your tutor? If he disagrees, I might get you a tutor so we can be sure you can go to grade eleven."

"Uhmm, hi--."

"Aren't you done yet? Hurry up because I need to sleep." Tita was surprised because Daylon suddenly appeared in front of us. I was shy to look into Daylon's eyes looking at me. "What? Will you answer? I don't have time to wait for you long," he added, so I looked at him.

"Just hurry up. Just wait for me." Tita looked at me and signaled to go to Daylon, accompanied by a crazy smile.

What is Tita saying? I don't recognize her from her smiles.

I saw Tita take a breath while holding my arm.

"Alright, I'll take care of it, Allianna. You and Daylon should start studying because you have much to learn." I was about to speak to stop Tita when Daylon suddenly raised an eyebrow at me.

Is it wrong to help? Daylon could be more annoying. Auntie will be embarrassed if I don't help her. I'm just about to eat and still need to help her wash.

When I entered my room, I saw Daylon sitting on the floor, and the books we took from the library earlier were ready on the small table.

"Do you want to learn? Because if not, I won't teach you anymore and leave you alone." I bit my lip because he was being rude to me again.

I couldn't do anything but sit in front of him.

"Can I teach you if you are far away from me? You sit here." He patted the floor. So now we are side by side.

"I made some problems that you need to solve." He gave me a paper with ten math problems. I was surprised by what I saw because I didn't know how to answer it,

"This is not tutoring. It's torture. Are you kidding? I don't know how to answer that. So I haven't studied it yet, and you'll make me answer it right away?" He didn't answer me because he was looking at his laptop.

How do I start if I don't know how to solve it? It's my problem that I can't solve. Is it still math? I still need to improve when it comes to mathematics. All I know is plus, times, and minus. I can't tell the others.

"It won't answer independently if you just stare at it." I frowned at him.

"I don't know how to answer that."

"Just answer that. I need to know what you know and don't know."

"I don't know everything."

"That's stupid."

"Yes, I am stupid. I don't study well. I know that, don't repeat it. That's why I'm teaching you, because I don't know. What is the use of your teaching if I know?" Because of that, he suddenly became silent and took the paper I was holding.

That's the only thing that will stop his nasty mouth. The man's ego needs to be hurt to grow old.

He spent an hour teaching me the formulas I needed to solve the problems he had given me earlier.

"Didn't I give you a book? I told you to remember the formulas written there and how to answer the problems." I looked away from Daylon because of shame. I forgot what he told me at school. "Didn't you read and study earlier?" it added, making me even more nervous.

"The first time I opened the book, I fell asleep. So I fell asleep."

"What's in your brain? What fills that up?"

"I don't know, and I just have a weak brain when it comes to academics. I'm smarter than you. Then I'm not the only stupid one at school."

"It's not just you; you're one of the stupid ones. Aren't you ashamed of yourself? Where are your parents? Didn't they teach you in your studies? Or did they leave you on purpose, and that's why you became like that?"

I was suddenly stunned by his eyes. I don't know how I will feel now, but I only want to cry.

What if my parents were alive today? Will they teach me again as they did to me? I'm not smart, but I'm not ashamed because that's who I am. I can't fix myself either because I don't know how to start.

"Answer that." I looked away from him and felt him leave my room.

That's when my tears came out. I cried softly because Daylon might hear me. Why am I not wise? Why do I need someone to teach me? I don't need help from others because I can do it myself.

So is it my fault that I lost my parents?

Suppose they are annoyed with me. Don't worry because I'm disgusted with myself too. I curse myself. I don't like myself. I am very angry with myself.

Why can't I be smart like Hillaree?

Why do I compare myself to others? They don't care if I'm like this because I grew up like this.

When I heard the door to Daylon's room open, I wiped my tears and took the pen to pretend I was answering.

I will need to remember what Daylon said to me earlier. I want my new life to be happy, and nothing can ruin my plan. I have to be satisfied because that's what my parents want. I want to fulfill my parent's dream for me. I will not let them down, especially Aunt Mia.

"Is my answer correct? It looks like it's not." I gave Daylon the paper, and he checked if my answer was correct. I hope it's right because I want to avoid repeating my answer. I don't even know if the numbers I'm writing on that paper are correct,

"Right." My eyes suddenly widened, and I took the paper that Daylon held.

"Really?" I smiled at Daylon. "I finally got something, but I might forget it tomorrow."

"Always read the book I gave you so you can remember."

"Yes, my dear king." I heard him tsk' so I laughed.

It's good that it's not wrong because when it's terrible, it is. I'm sure he'll say I'm stupid again. Of course, I don't want to be told that, so I'll fix my math answer.

I told Daylon that I don't understand math the most, so that's what we're studying now.

Math is easy once you understand it. I thought it wasn't easy.

"Answer it too so your brain can process how to solve that formula, and you won't forget it." I was angry and forced to take the paper he printed.

The man is using his laptop because he is printing my answers. It isn't delightful. Why is Daylon teaching me? Hillaree can do it.

I already know who Daylon is because Tiya probably said that Daylon would tutor me. Tita is always honest. Not stopping until Daylon and I become close.

I remembered what he told me earlier when I told him I would help him prepare the dining table.

"When will you and Daylon be close? 'That's all I'm waiting for, you two. Then I want you to be a real daughter."

"What do you mean, Aunt?"

"I want you for my son, Allianna. Don't you realize? I always bring you two closer. I am happy every time I see you face each other. Because that's where your Uncle and I started."

Now I know why Daylon tutored me now and not Hillaree,

But why does Daylon want to stay with me? There are many women out there who are better than me and smarter. Then Daylon and I can't label each other. We are far from each other. We are not suitable and even more hopeless because many girls like him. I'm sure we can't be.

I wanted to tell Tita what she said was impossible, but I didn't want to hurt her. It would have been better if I didn't answer what he said so there would be no problem.