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gh0sts:
Andra was the first person I always called when I needed to go somewhere fun.

We had met first in camp when I lost glasses, she was the girl that lost her cap. When we met again at the family house, the first time we got to Langtang. I was happy. At least I'm not alone in this hell hole, I thought. We reintroduced ourselves and that was it.

At first, we didn't hangout much. Her PPA is a hell of a stressful school. but gradually we got closer. She spent the night at my house and we'd go to church together. She is the most naive person I have ever met. She doesn't know how to handle herself around boys...even when a boy is holding a sign with bold inscriptions of 'I like you on it'. She'd still ask me, how I knew he liked her. There's never salt in the food she cooks. Like nothing at all...her excuse, she doesn't like salt. She walks in and everything she comes with goes on the floor. Her bag, jacket, cap. She had never gone for a night party, never tasted alcohol, forgets to wear bra...really. She's also very crazy and doesn't care a bit about what you think. I liked her that way. I didn't care about all those things. She was my friend and whenever people complained about her, I made sure to defend her. Even with Tay and Lanle. I never threw her under the bus.
It was why I tried to go out with her. I just thought she needed someone to guide her.

It was why I asked that she came with me to a party. Tay and Lanle had already told me, they wouldn't go. Although I was conflicted about going for a party without both Tay and Lanle, I knew there was nothing that would stop me...I had been waiting for just any opportunity to just go out and party. Tay left the weekend before the party. So I called Andra and told her to get ready.
Went to the party and the usual party stuff started. I always made sure to find her with my eyes. I didn't want some predator pouncing on her.

The devil mail bag got to her and she was asked to do something. She had refused and paid. She was clearly having fun and I could see the smiles on her face. I just sat at a table with Nedu and Mag. She kept walking round, I was too tipsy to start greeting anybody...at that point I wasn't even seeing anybody. Nedu was busy telling me sweet nonsense that my brain couldn't filter. I just wanted to get away from him, when I felt someone tap my shoulder. I turned to face a girl. She asked something about my PPA, and if it was the local government. I said no. She mumbled something about me being the person she wanted and left. I was back to listening to whatever Nedu had to say. When she tapped again and told me her boss will like to see me. I was so happy, anything to get away from Nedu. I went with her. Two guys sat at the edge drinking from the green bottles they had. One of them asked my named and stretched his hand for a handshake. I told him my hand was dirty, I had already dug it into the pieces of meat they gave me. He clinched his fist and stretched it at me, asking that I bump his knuckle instead. I did, and that was it. I had to go face Nedu again. I was tipsy, but I still knew he had nothing to say. Even in my high state, I wasn't interested.

I was finally tired of Nedu and his talks. I stood up and told him I was leaving. He immediately stood up to follow me. I needed to look for Andra first. I looked round and couldn't find her. I asked people, until someone told me she was outside. I knew immediately that she'd be with a guy. I was curious. As I stepped out, she was standing in a corner, in front of a car and the boss from earlier was standing right there talking to her. I told her it was time to go and stood by, waiting for them to round up. Nedu and some other people joined me there. And as soon as she finished we left.

I don't care about what people did with themselves, not unless it was affecting me directly. And I had heard so much about the heat period of Langtang...where the walls vibrate from heat. I was so scared and was already making plans on how I was going to survive that period. I told Andra how lucky we were that Boss was interested in her...of course, I looked for a way to add myself. I told her about the stories we've been told. Boss has a car with air-conditioning, he obviously has a house in Langtang, owns a generator and has a fan or an AC unit in his house and fridge too. She was already laughing hysterically as I listed everything I think Boss can offer during those perilous times. I ignored her and further explained how it would work. She'd call him in the afternoons when it's hottest. He'd pick us in his AC car, drive us to his house. Put on his generator, switch on his fan or AC and offer us chilled drinks from his fridge. He'd obviously have a TV. So, as we cool of, we'd watch movies and charge our phones.
Andra stopped laughing and told me the most disappointing thing I've ever heard. ' he wasn't my type' huh? I was confused. He didn't have to be her type na. Desperate times calls for desperate measures. ' what was it about him that you don't like'. I asked her. Her reply converted my disappointment to frustration. She said he's too old and looks like a player. Okay, now when you hear 'old', you'd think he's pot bellied, with white hair and beards. No...take that picture of your mind. He's a fit young man, in fact, he is a dude. Someone in his early 30 and unmarried.

She never bulged no matter what I told her...no matter how I begged. I wasn't going to let opportunity get butted through the door. So, I made it easier. I'll make her call him just to ask how he was...at least if she showed that she cared, he might consider us when 'hell is raised'. She never agreed whenever he asked to take us out. Those boring days, when there was nothing to do. She never wanted to give him the wrong vibe...she obviously knew nothing about psychology. Boss actually did like her...at least, it's what I think.
She always complained about wanting a boyfriend and I never failed to remind her about boss. She'd wave him off as too old. So, I pushed Nedu her way. At least they served in the same PPA and stay close to each other. Boss and I also tried to hook her up with another guy...boss was like, if she didn't like him at least they could be friends,while she met someone else. The new guy was also too old for Andra. I didn't understand her deal with guys...she was acting all cougar-like. So I left her.

She stopped talking to me. No explanation, nothing.
We had agreed to spend the Christmas holiday together in Langtang. Lanle was working with Boss now and would not be able to travel home. So I suggested that we stayed with her. Andra had agreed, and we've already planned towards it.
The day my school closed for the Christmas break. I decide to visit Andra. Her house was a complete mess. Nedu, who was now very close to her, was helping her pack. I was clearly surprised when she told me she was travelling because she missed her dad and her bed...the Bleep. That was the stupidest reason ever. I tried to understand with her, even though I wasn't happy with the change of plans. And I told her to let me know before she left. That never happened. I had to leave too. Lanle works 8-6 and I couldn't stay at home all day waiting for her...stay at home friend, I'd just die from boredom. Literally, die. I decided to call Andra to pick up my school bag, but she has left already. Although I expected that, I still told her, how much I didn't like it...we were friends, the least she could do was tell me she was travelling. I quickly looked for another way to pack my things. The entire holiday, she didn't call. I was pissed. I made up my mind not to call her. But Boss (who was now a friend) asked me to call her...be the bigger person, he said. I called and she apologized. And that was the end. She never called again. She came back and never called. She avoided me when she saw me.

I kept speculating if maybe I had done something wrong. I couldn't think of anything. And even if I had done something, I thought she could face me and tell me. But nothing. Everybody was breaking up with me at the same time. The silence was too loud...it confused me. She didn't even allow me the chance to ask what I've done. And now, she's just somebody that I used to know.