Chap 2
1101 Words
Emilia's POV
I woke up early on Monday morning, feeling a mix of emotions. I was nervous about facing another day at Bayshore High School. I got dressed in my school uniform, which I had laid out the night before - a simple white shirt, a short grey skirt, a tie, and a jacket. I brushed my hair and put on a minimal amount of makeup, just enough to make myself look presentable.
I headed to the living room. My family and I lived in a cozy little house. My mom, a talented fashion designer, and my dad, a skilled mechanic, worked hard during the week, but Saturdays and Sundays were their day off. They believed in spending quality time with I and my little sister, Gabriella, and taking a break from their busy schedules.
I poured myself a bowl of cereal, and my mom came over and gave me a hug. "Hey, kiddo, you okay? You look a little worried."
I sighed and nodded. "I'm just nervous about the test, Mom." I lied.
I didn't want to worry my mom with the truth.
My mom smiled and stroked my hair. "You'll do great, Emilia. Just remember to stay focused and calm. You've studied hard for this test, and I'm sure you'll ace it."
I forced a smile, feeling a pang of guilt for lying to my mom. But I didn't want her to worry. She had enough on her plate.
As I finished my breakfast and grabbed my backpack, my dad called out from the other side of the living room. "Hey, Emilia, don't forget to stay confident and believe in yourself. You got this!"
I nodded and waved goodbye to my parents as I headed out the door. I took a deep breath and steeled myself for another day at Bayshore High. I was ready to face whatever challenges came my way, but I couldn't help feeling a sense of dread as I walked to school. What would today bring? More bullying? More humiliation?
As I walked through the school gate, I could feel the eyes of my classmates on me. I heard whispers and snickers.
"I can't believe she's grouped with Liam, my love,"
"I'm sure Liam will make her life more miserable,"
"Yeah, obviously,"
"But don't you think she looks like Tiffany," a girl shipped in. I do hear this comments since the day I resumed at Bayshore High School, but I can't see any resemblance. Tiffany would have flared up if she heard this.
"Tahhhh...how could you say that." Another girl replied, I could feel the irritation in her voice. "It's just because she tried to look her like."
"OMG! See Liam. " I heard a girl scream. "It's a new car."
I stopped walking, turned, and saw Liam getting out of his car and walking towards the girls.
"I'm so excited."
"I just want him to f**k me"
"I bet he will be so good in bed"
I saw how the girls fawned over Liam, and I couldn't help but feel a pang of disgust. They were so quick to tear me down, but they were just as quick to build up someone like Liam.
I rolled my eyes as I watched the scene unfold before me. Liam, was lapping up the attention from the girls like a rockstar, blowing them kisses.
As I turned to walk away, I saw Tiffany join Liam, and the whispers stopped. They were always afraid of Tiffany.
I kept walking, my head held high, until I reached my locker. I spun the dial on my combination lock and opened the door, revealing the familiar mess of books and papers inside.
Just as I was about to grab my books for my first class, I heard a voice behind me. "Hey, scholarship girl" Liam said, his voice dripping with condescension. "What's wrong?" I ignored him.
"Wow, we're in the same group. Aren't you happy?" He said, with a smirk on his face.
I kept my back to him, pretending to be engrossed in organizing my locker.
Liam chuckled, the sound sending a shiver down my spine. "Oh, come on, Emilia. Don't be like that. We're going to be spending a lot of time together on this trip. But I'm warning you, Emilia. I always get what I want. And if you're not careful, you might just find yourself becoming my new plaything."
I felt a wave of disgust wash over me at his words. How dare he? But i didn't say anything.
Liam laughed again, the sound echoing down the hallway. "Oh, this is going to be fun," he said, walking away.
I watched him go, feeling a sense of unease. What had I gotten myself into?
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I took a deep breath and focused on the test in front of me. I had studied hard for this, and I was determined to do well. I blocked out the whispers and snickers from the girls behind me and concentrated on the questions.
As I worked through the test, I felt a sense of calm wash over me. This was what I was here for - to learn and succeed. I wasn't going to let the likes of Tiffany and Liam bring me down.
When the test was over, I felt a sense of relief. I had done my best, and now all I could do was wait for the results.
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And as I walked through the front door of my house, I felt a sense of determination wash over me. I was ready for whatever came next. Bring it on, Bayshore High.
As I walked into the kitchen, my mom greeted me with a warm smile. "Hey, kiddo! How was your test?"
I shrugged, trying to play it cool. "It was fine, Mom."
"Alright dear. Go and freshen up." She said, smiling.
"OK, mom." I said and went to my room.
As we sat down to dinner, my dad asked about my day, and I gave him a brief summary, leaving out the worst of it. But he could tell something was bothering me.
"Hey, kiddo, you okay?" he asked, his voice soft with concern.
I nodded, trying to reassure him. "Yeah, Dad. I'm fine. Just dealing with some stuff at school."
My dad nodded understandingly. "Well, you know we're here for you, no matter what. You're not alone in this."
I smiled, feeling grateful for my parents' support.
As the night went on, I tried to push the thoughts of Liam and Tiffany out of my mind. I focused on my reading, I still have exams coming up.
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