DARK DREAMS.(TORN).

CHAPTER 2: HURTFUL WORDS.

Like every other days, I woke up by 7:30 today, took my bath and brushed my teeth. we had our morning devotions. have I mentioned that we are Christians, a devoted Catholics. After the devotion, I ate breakfast and walked to school. walking along the streets and markets, I could hear people whispering to themselves and pointing at me. I wanted to feel sad, but no.. I woke up this morning, feeling good about myself and I don't want anything to ruin my mood today.

I arrived at the school, we were having our usual brief gathering before going to class. Everyone had to assemble there before going to class. although you can stay anywhere but I already have my usual spot at the back. I hated this part of school, cuz in the girls queue, I'm the tallest of them all, and I hated it. After some brief talks and little lessons,we were finally dismissed to our various classes.

While getting to class, I Saw my best friend. Stacy, heading my way, I threw her a big smile and we walked to class together. "You look happy today". she asked, smiling back at me. "Yh I'm happy, I'm slightly in a good mood, and I don't want anything to ruin it". I said, immediately, Steph came in,the whole class went and was greeting her, I was actually angry and furious. "She's always so perfect, she has things that we solely need.". "What do you mean". I said cluelessly. "She has the look that I've been longing for, and she also has the height that you've been dying for". she said, eyes still fixated on Stephanie. I heaved a huge sigh. she was right, I couldn't deny it. I've been envying her life but I couldn't be that perfect.

Everyone got seated when the biology teacher came in. Steph took her seat beside me, opposite Chris. I kinda thinks she likes him too, cuz she's been clinging to him lately. I already developed huge hatred for her, she's not so perfect in my eyes anymore.

I paid attention, to the topic we had on the board. when he was done,he rubbed off the whole board and started asking questions on the topic. I answered most of it but the rest went to Steph. When he was done with his teaching,he wanted to leave, but came back and looked at every single one of us. "We'll be having some debate..an inter school debate. And we need some exceptionally brilliant students from this class to participate on the debate. Can we have them.. anybody.". he said and some students came out for the debate. I overheard Stephanie said she doesn't want to be part of it. And suddenly, that was my chance.. I mean...every competitions that has been going on in school, Steph has always been participating in it and I couldn't get up front cuz she's always taking the spotlight every single time. Then I stood up abruptly...All eyes were on me but I careless.. I went to the front of the class, surprisingly they all started clapping for me.. it was really honourable. "Good, well done. now get me the list of names for the debate". the teacher said and left the class immediately. I took records of the whole names and submitted it on the desk of the biology teacher...

During lunchtime, I decided to actually step out of the class with Steph, during lunch. "What was that all about". Steph said, amazed. "What?" I asked, acting clueless. "Come on, preccy, what was that all about the debate" she said sitting down. ohh, I didn't even tell her before joining the competition. "OH that". "Yes that". she hurriedly said, with a pinch of sarcasm. "I didn't want to go in the first place.. but I noticed that Steph wasn't part of it,so I decided that this was my chance to shine,you know how she's always stealing the spotlight from us..". I said, taking a bite from my donuts. She just shrugged and continued dipping in her food. "I'm sorry for not consulting you first". I said, suddenly feeling bad about it. "I didn't even want to participate" she simply said. "But..why" I asked confused. "Just wanted you to have your spotlight first" She said with a big smile on her face, I smiled back at her too. she's the best friend anyone could ever ask for.

School was finally over for the day. but before that,they gave us topics for the debate to go home and make inquiry and to practice it... I took mine home, studied it day and night. I slept late that night, working hard to be in the spotlight.

It was finally the next day, the first practice of our debate. we were going to have our practice during lunch time so... After the brief assembly, we went to class. I was kinda happy that I'll get to show how exceptionally brilliant I am. it was also my first step to boldness. I was also wondering where Stacy is, she's not in class yet, and we're about to start learning. After some minutes, she came in all sweaty.. I hurriedly ran to her and asked.. "What happened to you". "I hate this country.. I missed the boss..then I had to Trek to school". she said, whining. "I'm sorry about that". I said, sympathizing with her. "So... How's the auditioning coming up". she asked, sitting down. I sat down with her too.. "Well, not until lunch time". I answered. "So..are you feeling excited about it?" "I'm kinda nervous actually, although I've practiced day and night for it". "That's my girl... This time no one would be competing with you". she said laughing out loud. we started laughing at ourselves for no reason, until a teacher came in and started teaching.

It was break already, I hurriedly went to the free space for practicing, where the teacher told us to meet him. There was no one here yet, so I brought out my own scripts and started rehearsing it. Not some minutes later, some kids started coming in,faces I hadn't seen before.. I thought it was only from our class, older students are also present, what's going on. The teacher came in front of everyone and said. "Now, the list of names I'm about to call, would be the one participating mainly in the debate, while the rest of you would only cheer and support them... From the back.". OMG. I.. I.. why is he saying this now, I mean, I've spent my time studying for some course...humph.. maybe he might just call my name.

He started calling out the names, till he got to the final one,my name wasn't there. I felt really sad inside,they took the rest to the front, and left us at the back. They were all saying their lines, while we're nothing but the audience. After some hours or so of practicing, The biology teacher,left for a while. And then, then there's Miss Debbie.. Our Economics teacher, rumor has it that she has been dating our biology teacher. She also came with her friend, we call her, the make up lady. Everyone were doing their stuffs,hoodling up and such, I felt left out. Then suddenly, I heard Miss Debbie and her friend laughing and staring at me. I didn't take it seriously cuz I knew that teachers are not supposed to mock any student. It wasn't enough for them, she gestured to me to come over. I stood up and went to them. She stood up and started measuring her height with mine, she did this and busted out laughing. I couldn't hold it anymore.. How would they have the guts to mock me that way. I ran out of the class, I could hear them calling out to me but I kept on running, with teary eyes. I ran to the library and cried my eyes out. I didn't want to go back to the class, so I stayed till school was over..