Heterodox Love

By Connor Verlekar

Get immersed in an unbridled creatively narrative story of Kim Marty, an ‘average’ student, not academic, neither athletic is studying at a local community school, where she’s friends with the most popular boy Zack.
Zack has a crush on her, but she meets a British guy Thomson, and both of their lives take an very unorthodox turn.
There is only one way to find out!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Connor Verlekar
• Release date: Jul 26, 2019
• ISBN: 9780463329221

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Connor Verlekar

Heterodox Love

First published by Self-Published 2017

Copyright © 2017 by Connor Verlekar

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise without written permission from the publisher. It is illegal to copy this book, post it to a website, or distribute it by any other means without permission.

This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental.

Connor Verlekar asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work.

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Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chpater 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Part 2. Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 25

Chapter 26.

Chapter 27.

Part 3. Chapter 28

One

Chapter 1

Chapter Separator

Iwalked into my room today and found my mom reading my Diary, like what the fuck! I can’t believe this! When I asked her she was like I was just searching for a book, I’m like Seriously mom? I just found her doing the same thing only a week or so ago. When I started explaining to her that she can’t just do things like this, she began all her drama by saying that she wasn’t spying and blah blah blah.

Why does she have to do this? Why does she have to do this every time? God! She has so completely ruined my mood and my day. And I’m asking this questions like a philosopher.

I heard the honk of my friend (Zack)’s car and get out of the house. I breathe a sigh of relief as I saw him. He can always change my mood and make me happy. I can always count on him.

Hey! What’s up? You are looking a little down. Zack inquired. As usual, he had some way of knowing that something was up.

Hey. Nothing it’s just that I Caught my mum reading my diary :(.

Again?

"Yes. And this time when I started telling her to stay off my things, she began her usual drama about me and my trust issues. I mean seriously, my trust issues?"

Oh Well Damn. That must have been pretty hard on you. I remember the last time you heard that from your mom you didn’t talk to anyone properly for a week. Well, what can I say? I guess the nerd’s mom thinks she has a boyfriend or something. Zack mocked.

He is always mocking me and that too with that stupid grin of his which fucking annoyed me. I seriously want to wipe it off his face for good. Yeah, I am the nerd. Well, I am called that for constantly topping each year. I can’t believe I am called that since I rarely study. Well, what can you say, these kinds of things tend to stick to you forever, Sadly.

The worst part, Zack was the most popular guy in our school, and I was the nerd. Whenever we both are walking, and one of those beautiful cheerleaders arrives, they just talk to him and ignore me like I am not even standing there. Over that Zack is a swimmer and a basketball player. I mean how can a guy have so many talents and me none?!

Please, shut up. I am already having a bad time with the tryouts and all. And with it now this also. God, I am so on the edge.

It was really starting to get to me. With the cheerleading tryouts that my mum and Zack together were putting me into, it was pretty obvious that people gave me a hard time and most especially that bitch, Kayla, Kayla Moore.

If anyone asks me if I have seen the devil, I would be sure to reply yes; She was like the worst person that could ever exist... Even the devil I don’t know even Satan would be surprised by her evilness. She gets everything she wants other than Zack. He acts like he doesn’t even know she likes him and that’s what gets her mad, and she’s jealous about it. This all leads to her enmity against me since Zack is always hanging around with me. She loves to give me a hard time especially now that she has got a chance. I so hate her. On top of that, she is the one taking care of the tryouts. Oh did I forget to mention she is the cheerleading captain? My life is amazing!

Oh! Yeah. I forgot about that. How’s it going? It would be nice to see you dancing for me rather than cheering from the bleachers.

Zack, you are seriously fucking getting on my nerves now. By now we had reached the parking lot, and all the girls were starting to come over to escort Zack and possibly flirt with him like I said he is POPULAR.

I’ll walk down from here; I’ll see you at lunch if you are not preoccupied with Kayla... I grin and start to get down, but Zack catches my hand and stops me.

Kim, I always drop you till your class, and you know I don’t like Kayla. Then why the fuck do you keep bringing it up?

Zack has been getting a little weird these days.

Dude. Chill. I was just kidding. And the whole school knows how much she is into you. It’s just you who doesn’t notice it. And what’s got you so worked up? I always kid around.

Nothing. It’s just that I didn’t get my sleep. Come on, let’s go.

Oh yeah, your sleep... I forgot all about that.

He puts his arm around me, and we started walking. Don’t get me wrong. We both are friends or are we? ;) and nothing else. The arm thing is something we’ve been doing since we were kids. And the sleep thing, you wouldn’t want me to get started on that because no one, I repeat, no one can ever get away with ruining Zack’s sleep. He requires his sleep no matter what. His six hours sleep decides his mood.

Well, I’ll see you at lunch then. Zack had dropped me till my class and was walking back; that’s when I realized Kayla was staring at me. I knew that I was in big trouble then and there because having Kayla look at you is not a good thing, not with me at least.

You have to report to the gymnasium after school. She said, in a High angry voice.

Yeah sure, but why? I am so dead at this point.

You’ll know soon enough. That’s it, and she went back to ignoring me. I don’t know what was going on, but I am pretty sure it’s not a good thing. Why is my day always so bad?

Mr. Richard had just entered the class, and the first thing he did was, as usual, grin and look around. It is a habit of his to grin and look at the children.

"Good morning class. Get ready to get a surprise, actually two of them.

One: you are about to have a surprise quiz right now

Two: I’ll tell you after you’ve finished the test."

Damn it man! I hadn’t touched algebra at all. I wasn’t sure of passing, but when I saw the paper, I realized it was pretty much everything he had taught in the class. So, I would pass for sure, but I wasn’t sure of Excellence/

After we had finished our quiz, we waited patiently to hear the second surprise and what he told actually surprised us all

"Students, the Second surprise I’m going to tell you is...

Brace yourself!!! First" He started rubbing his hands together, and he continued

You’ll are going on a trip to New York!!!

That’s what the surprise was, and that was enough for people to turn the place upside down. The guys decided about all the fun they could have, and the girls started gossiping or talking about the dBriannas and purses and that kinda girly stuff.

Well, I felt lonely, because I don’t belong to either of those categories, I was surprised for sure, but mine was a little in the wrong way because I go to New York almost every year as my dad stays there and he wants to spend time with me.

I knew he was going to be really happy about this and come over to our trip. I had to get out of this somehow. It’s not like I like my dad I sure might be in Oedipus complex, but it’s just that sometimes he gets all worked up and it’s not a pretty sight.

The next few hours seemed to pass by in a swirl. During lunch, all everyone could talk about was this trip and as I walked down to our usual table, I knew Zack realized what was the problem with me because just then he put his arm on my shoulder and said You don’t have to go. I’ll also not go. It’s okay, we both will have a great time here.

I realized that he was doing all this just for me and felt bad.

No need to Zack. You can go, I’ll be fine and you know I’ll be fine because I’ll have my books with me because you know I’m nerd! I tried to sound cheery, but it was nothing close. My sarcasm was terrible and as was expected Zack saw right through it.

Kim, come on. As your Best friend, I can read your mind. I shall not leave you alone. Even I have been to New York many times before. Remember the summer when we bumped into each other? So it’s no big deal for me. If you are not going then even I’m not going.

He looked very adamant about what he had said, and I knew that I had no choice but to accept it.

Yeah, I do remember. I guess there is nothing I can say to change your mind. Do as you please.

I sat quietly and finished my lunch.

What’s wrong with you two love-birds? came the voice of Bob, the jerk of our school. Bob was the biggest jerk of High School.

It’s none of your business, Bob. Just get the fuck out of here. Zack was angry.

Oh, so you and your girlfriend are having a fight huh? But where is the drama?

That’s it; Bob had crossed the line because in the very next second Zack had got up and slapped Bob right across his cheek and then landed a punch in his guts. Just as he was about to kick him, Kayla appeared and saw what was happening and came in between Bob and Zack.

No more of this fighting guys.

With that said, Bob went back to his table and left us alone. Zack stomped back to the table and slumped in his chair. But Kayla was not done.

Zack you know how your fighting today has just led everyone to believe that you two are actually dating.

If looks could kill, then I’d surely be dead right now because while saying ‘you too’ she looked at me and was practically shooting daggers through her eyes. But Zack didn’t seem to notice.

Well, thanks for the information Kayla.

Kayla just stood there waiting for him to say something but when he didn’t say anything, she just stomped off. But right before doing that she said: Don’t forget to come to the gymnasium.

Yeah, I was practically given my death warrant then and there. Why? Why couldn’t she just leave me alone? Gosh, that’s something I’ll never understand. I look sneakily at Zack wishing he hadn’t heard the last statement, but the damage was done.

Zack whipped his head up and looked at me in surprise.

What in the hell does she mean by that?

Well. I don’t really know. In algebra today she told me that I was supposed to go to the gymnasium after school.

Better be careful. You know how she is. Do you want me to be there?

No. It’s okay. I’ll be alright.

With that said we went to our classes because the bell had rung, but I knew Zack was worried.

The next thing I remember is standing in front of the gymnasium.

I opened the door slowly and peeped inside. I could see Kayla and a few other girls, who I recognized as ones who were also from the tryouts. Breathing a sigh of relief that this wasn’t some terrible confrontation I lean against the door.

"Oh, there you are, late as usual. Now could you do us the honor and stand here. Kayla cooed in her vamp like voice making me red from embarrassment.

Sure I mumble and walk up there like an idiot. When I reached there, I saw that Miss Amy was also there. She is our English teacher and is very sweet. I know that as long as she was there, Kayla couldn’t do anything bad to me and I relaxed. How was I supposed to know that I was terribly wrong?

Good evening children. I’m sorry you had to stay back at such short notice. I won’t take much of your time. Go on Kayla. Miss Amy looked really sweet and sorry when she said that.

Well. I guess that you all have qualified as cheer-leaders and I welcome you to the cheer-squad. Don’t get too excited because if anyone of you does not live up to our expectations, then we will have to remove you. She pauses to look at me while saying the last part then continues So, you will come to know the timings and days for the practice tomorrow at homeroom. Thank you and goodbye for now.

After saying that she just stomped off, but just before she stepped out of the room she turned to look at me and mouthed Watch out, bitch.

God! What am I supposed to do with her? Why does she hate me so much? I must have looked pretty upset because right then Miss Amy came to me and said I thought you would be happy like the others Kim. How come you look dull? She had to shout to speak to me over the screaming girls. The effort seemed to have tired her.

I am happy ma’am; it is just that I had a really tiring day and wanted to sleep it off. I am actually happy.

I tried to smile my best smile and hoped she wouldn’t see through it. But my worry wasn’t required for she smiled broadly, congratulated me, apologized again for making us stay and then left to congratulate the others.

After that, I all but ran out of the gymnasium. As I was walking towards the bus stop, I was surprised to find Zack waiting there with his car, looking at me.

What are you still doing here? You didn’t go home yet? I tried to sound angry as I didn’t want him to think I couldn’t handle Kayla but I was actually more than relieved to see him.

What did she want? He asks, clearly ignoring my question. But once he realizes I am going to stand my ground and not budge till he replies he gives up with a scoff.

I couldn’t leave you here after all that had already happened. I wanted to make sure that I left you home safely. He looks genuinely concerned.

Aww, Zack. I blushed "You know you know it’s not necessary right??" All my anger fades away when I see that he is actually worried.

Yeah but still I wanted to. Anyways now answer my question. What did she want?

Well. I got selected in the cheer-squad. Now I am officially a cheerleader.

Wow! Kim! You got selected! Now we’ll see each other a lot more than usual. Don’t look so gloomy it’s a good thing and even you know I won’t let anyone do anything to you, then why are you so sad?

"Nothing Zack, it’s just that I didn’t want to actually go for the tryouts and I didn’t even want to get selected. Now that I’ve been selected, I don’t know why I should even join. I didn’t want this!" I was starting to blabber now.

Shut up. You got selected, and you are joining. That’s it. End of conversation. Now, get in the car.

Seeing as I didn’t really have an option, I scoffed and sat in the car. Not without pouting though. Zack looked very serious and the entire ride back he didn’t speak a word. When we finally reached my house, I got down and went inside as fast as possible to escape the awkwardness that was suddenly there between Zack and me...

Two

Chapter 2

Chapter Separator

Ihad finished eating, and I was lying on my bed. I could hear my mother’s excited voice calling all her friends and telling them how I got selected as a cheerleader. At least someone is happy about it. Just then my phone vibrates, and I have a text.

Zack: You know you should really be happy. It’s a great achievement.

Me: Yeah I know it’s a great achievement and all but don’t you think I should be interested in it to be happy?

Zack: Obviously. But I don’t understand why you aren’t. Maybe you’ll be happy after a little while. :)

How I wish he was right, but I couldn’t bring myself to say this to him. It would definitely lead to us fighting again, and I wasn’t sure I was in the mood for it, so I end up typing a neutral message.

Me: Hope so.

I was just feeling dejected thinking of how my day had turned out to be,