Emily's highschool

chapter 8

Thou he had always being supportive just like when there was a quick writing contest outside the school, he had supported and stood by her. She was so happy to be graced with his presence.

As the days passed, Emily began to find the school and her surrounding interesting compared to before. She had joined the art club in the school which was one of the greatest stand of happiness for her. Life kept going well until one day. While we were all painting in the studio, the girl sitting directly by my side took a quick break. Not long before she came back we found out her art got messed up. In her words, she made it clear to everyone that she had personally requested for Emily to help her watch over her paintings till she came back only to meet everything messed up. This statement of hers made everyone pick me as the prime suspect since her words explained that it was her she left to watch it, then the blame would be on her. I on the other hand was shocked and confused since she was more focused on her paintings all through not noticing the girl beside her.

Fear filled up Emily’s heart as she kept thinking about how it happened. She tried defending herself but none of the students were ready to listen. “You don’t know what happened? The art was right beside you and we are the only ones sitting at this corner. So how did it get messed up? Who else could have done it if not you”. She questioned Emily

Emily couldn’t speak, as she just kept looking at everyone as they continued to point fingers at her. She couldn’t really blame herself since she was sooo focused on her own paintings that she didn’t even hear when the girl was talking to her.

Mia walked towards the girls before proceeding to talk. “It’s okay you all. Since we have no proof against emily, I’m so sorry we couldn’t be able to do anything about it. And it would be wrong to hold her responsible for something we aren’t sure she did. I think we should all be careful next time and as for you Emily, pls kindly learn to observe the things happening around you to avoid something like this from happening again.” She apologized to the girl and apologized to Emily also before everyone went back to their work.

As they headed back to their seats, Mia secretly gave the girl a thumbs up before walking away.

As the gang gathered in their private spot. One of the girl with a frighten voice directed a question to Mia so much fear showing from her voice. “The girl doesn’t even associate with anybody except those poor things in class 2.” Mia smiled, “well she doesn’t need to associate or do anything wrong before I do anything to her. I just need a new toy since the old one had left. Even if she is good with arts, I can also see her as a great tool to be used.” She smirked. The remaining girls nodded in fear as they heard what Jasmine said.

Apart from Emily being selected due to her great performance but for the Mia’s satisfaction. She was the new victim since the old one had left the school. The girls weren’t pleased with the whole idea but couldn’t stop her, to avoid being her next target or prey.

Mia was as evil as her boyfriend but nobody ever suspected since she always pretended to be calm and wore a friendly look. Her beauty also gave her ways for her dirty tricks, using it to blow off any rumor that was spread about her.

In the evening, Emily sat at a corner inside her room crying, she felt a wave of frustration and pains mover through her. She looked at herself in the mirror and wished she could change the fate of her life. While she was lost in thought, her friends call came in. Emily struggled to pick the call trying as much as possible not to make her friends aware of what was going on.

Zoe noticed a change in Emily’s voice, “Emily what’s wrong? Were you crying? You sound cold. Are you okay? “sarah and Bryan questioned feeling so worried. “ Did anything happen at the studio? We didn’t see you after school and we were worried , that’s why I suggested a group call. Are you good? “.

Emily wiped her tears then cleared her throat. “ I’m fine guys, I just feel a bit sick. That’s all” Zoe on the other hand knew Emily too well and wasn’t buying what Emily just said as she kept insisting that something was wrong. Emily assured her friends she was okay and nothing was wrong. She thanked her friends for the call and said a goodbye then ended the call .

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I had made up her mind to accept whatever happens as long as her passion for art isn’t shattered, nothing could probably go wrong….

Days and Days passed, Mia and her friends kept frustrating Emily, making things tough on her but Emily stood strong accepting things with a smiley face, making sure nobody notices or even allow her friends get dragged along with her.

Zoe alongside, Bryan and Sarah noticed changes in Emily but didn’t react much to it , thinking it was due to the shuffling of school activities and artwork plus the writing stress. But they did their best to be sure she was fine since it was what Emily told them they were aware of.

With that Mia gained more confidence and empowered by the girls around her, turning them into a gangs as they all continued to make Emily’s life more miserable.