Alone time
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"Out of my way,Steph", I repeated but she didn't budge. I didn't have time for this.
"You have succeeded in bribing the principal.", she said with pure rage. I couldn't look into her eyes because of I were in her shoes I would feel same way.
Is it possible to be both angry and sorry at the same time? Because I am right now. I wanted to explain to her how this has nothing to do with me. But at the same time I can't tell them Charlotte did. Even though I am still angry at her for going against my will, I know she did it for my sake.
"Too bad, you didn't get rid of me and I am still eligible for the competition",She said and I heaved a sigh. At least,she won't have to pick on me too much. Thinking of it now, only three people are eligible for the competition. Brynn, Stephanie and myself. I felt sorry for others but they won't even let me explain.
I walked to one end and Stephanie blocked my path again. She looks really ready for a fight but then someone held her back. I flashed him a thankful look but he didn't even act like he noticed me. This is the second time this is happening. I should be embarrassed but I didn't care.
"Don't think this is over", Stephanie said giving me a look that made me shiver for some time.
I left the class, racing to the principal's office.
"How may I help you?", Miss Pierre asked when I entered her office.
"please I don't want to make the presentation anymore. I have already lost the mark and I know it's my fault. You don't have to change the process of winning the ETP , because of me.", I said.
"Your friend came pleading on your behalf and I accepted her request. So there's nothing I can do about that now.",She said , and she began to type on her system.
"Please ma, there are other students that this change has disrupted their chance of winning. They are other students that have been putting effort in order to win this prize. ",I stated. Seriously I didn't know what to feel right now.
" Miss Santos, the decision has been made and you are also making the presentation. Meanwhile, you should be glad you have a very good friend that will go pleading on your behalf.", She concluded. Well I just left the office dejected.
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Mrs Pierre's POV
"You can't possibly permit Cassandra to make a presentation she already missed. Don't tell me you are developing a soft spot for her", Miss Helen ranted.
I just sat down watching her. "I already permitted her. So you are going to allow her make the presentation", I responded sitting up.
"Why?",she questioned.
"Because her friend Charlotte came pleading on her behalf", I said.
"But that's not reason enough to ruin our plans. If you keep on allowing her to retake her presentations, she's going to pass very well and you know that.", she said. We have been deliberately failing students for the past three years to prevent them from winning the Erudite Topper Prize.
By doing this,we keep the money for ourselves. We actually make sure they don't reach the qualifications. And as English language is one of the main subjects,miss Helen ensures the supposed Topper of the year doesn't pass English. This way we have been able to ensure non of the students wins. Its just between miss Helen and I. Being in charge of the school it's easier to get to the money. Its a 2 million cash prize,sent by a particular company to the student who meets certain processes in their last year of high school. The requirements are steep but some students just make it look so little by topping in more than five subjects simultaneously with the main subjects. But that was before miss Helen and I began to deliberately fail them.
But this year, there are students that are more than equal to the task. So, I needed to change the process to keep close eyes on them. But I haven't announced it yet because I don't know how. When Charlotte came pleading on Cassandra's behalf,I got the justification that I have been searching for. So I made use of the opportunity.
"I wanted Charlotte to feel relaxed with me. I want something from her",I stated blatantly. True, I also wanted something from Charlotte.
"What's that?",She asked but I smirked.
"Its sort of private",I replied and she frowned but didn't speak on.
"Besides, I have changed the process of the winning the Erudite Topper Prize. So the presentation or any of such occurences won't affect it. Its easier for us to know our target. And know how to prevent any of them from winning.", I explained
"What process is that", Miss Helen asked and I explained the process to her while she nodded.
"Just hope it works out fine",She said.
"Don't worry about it", I replied.
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Cassy's POV
"Cassy open the door", Charlotte knocked on the door to my room.
I had rushed straight to the house after dismissal. I didn't wait for Melissa or Charlotte.When I got home, I just walked into my room and locked myself in it.Thankfully,my parents weren't home.
"Just go away", She had followed me without my notice.
"I need to explain to you. I didn't know she was going to change the process. She didn't even act like she would agree", She explained but I wasn't really listening. I was in my own head.
"You have to go. I need to be alone", I said. I knew she was trying to help me but she landed me into a bigger mess. How will I ever get the students to believe me and forgive me.
"Please try to understand. See you later",She said sobberly and left.
I lay there in my own thoughts. I didn't actually know if to get angry at Charlotte or the principal. How am I even going to be able to make that presentation. I mean how will I be able to make the presentation that brought enemity between me and the whole class.
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