Chapter 27

Part 3
Chapter 01:
"I really don't understand. I feel like they're hiding something from me," I said while thinking deepl
I caught them one day talking about sitting on the throne. I don"t know why they talk like that. I have no interest in finding out but when I noticed that they became unfamiliar with what I asked. I began to doubt
"Okay. You're going crazy again. Stop that and eat," Lil
"I'm not crazy. I just really feel like something's weird and I want to know that! I don't think I'll be put to sleep then,
I chuckled and frowned chewing the food
"Over reacting? Can't sleep right away? I thought you'd better just focus on that on your upcoming project,
"Hmm. Yah. Project,
"Oh? Is that the face?" Lil
"I'm the leader again..It's boring!
"Wow? Still complaining! It's nice to be a leader!" Lil
"Why don't you try?
Our conversation aren't continued when the bell rang telling us that lunch break is over. I said goodbye to her and stood up in the chair. While walking only one was on my mind
"What throne are they talking about? Who's next? How many times have they been interested?
Their faces were very serious when I saw the two of them talking in the kitchen while Mama was cooking. This ain't big deal and probably senseless but I can't help it but to feel curious. when I feel that someone is hiding something from me I get restless
"Look!
I looked at Tiffany who was smiling at me. I sighed and frowned even more. Bullies like her and her friend Cassandra are really ruining the day
"Why would I do that? I might just break my eye on how cheap that woman is," Cassandra blinked and turned away
Before Tiffany turned and left. She mouthed 'cheap' and 'poor' to me. Suddenly I felt worse
"Is it my fault I'm just poor?" I whispered and frowne
I flinched with a whisper in my ear
"Of course not! Being poor is not a sin so smile!
Blinking as I stared at the very handsome Luke who was now smiling at me
"W-what are you doing? W-why are you approaching ---- there you are!" I pushed him awa
"Why? I didn't do anything..I'm just encouraging you?" He asked
"Yes you did!" Because you are the reason why Cassandra is mad at m
"I did what?" Luk
"Just? S-stay away from me. It doesn't matter that you're always attached to me,
I quickly walked away from him but he chased me
"Hey! Tell me what's wrong munchkin?
I was so bitten when he called me that. I stopped and looked at him wickedly
"Stop that! A-aren't you ashamed? Don't call me that and s-stay away!" I stuttered to say
"Mind telling me why?" He asked me
"J-just!
I run as fast as I can but his loud laugh didn't pass me by
"YOU'RE SO CUTE VY!
Urgh! This is so embarrassing !
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"Talk about that!" Lily shuddere
We are now walking to our house. We are just neighbors so we go home together
"It's not my fault. He's the one approaching me. Cassandra and others must understand that. I have no intention of Luke,
"Hmm. Nothing? But you have a crush on him?
My cheeks warmed, "That's all there is to it. I know my limitations Ly,
"Yeah right, Elvira Ashton!" She laughe
"Definitely right Lily Mariano!
She said goodbye to me when we reached her house and went inside. Their family is well -off but even so, Ly's parents did not treat me and especially her badly. I was the next to go to our house and enter
Our house is just right. Fits for three of us. Luckily someone gave us a free house then and Dad got the house otherwise we might be having trouble renting it now
"Mom, Dad? I'm already here?" I shou
"Did you eat that princess? The food is ready?" Mama greeted me with a smile
I laughed when she called me. That's what mama and papa have been calling me ever since. They said I was a princess in this house so I should be called that
"Not yet Ma. Where's Papa?" I ask to mama
"Your papa is still at work. It will come later. Sit down," Mama said
She quickly took care of my meal and I could not lie down yet. She always does that
"Mom! I can handle it,
"Aren't you the princess? Someone like you shouldn't move ... You know your Dad and I love you so much that we don't want you to get tired," Mama said to me
"But you're the ones who get tired!
"It's nothing. We're used to it. The help is enough ----," she cleared her throat "Eat that okay? I'll just do something upstairs," then she left me
my forehead furrowed as I stared at Mama's receding body
"Help? What help?" I whispere
I continued eating until I heard our door open. I smiled when I saw Dad
"Papa! How's work?
"It's okay Princess. You? How is our jewel?" He hugs me I felt so happy. I am content with this. I am with my family
"Alright. Even a lot of bullyy," I sighed
"Bully? Who are those and why are you being bullied?" His forehead was furrowe
"Nah! That's not it yet. I can handle them, no! I still can. Your Princess is so strong," I smiled broadly to him
"We know that. But can you tell me why they're bullying you?" Papa asked me
I sighed, "Because we're just poor but I don't have that. The important thing is. We're complete. We have something to eat and a house. That's okay,
Dad shook his head and smiled at me. There was a twinkle in his eyes that I could not understand
"You're not poor Princess," Papa said
"Huh?
"Because you're so full of love that they don't have. So you're right. Don't mind them, one day, you will stand on the ground on which you stand and tread on glowing stones worth gold. You will laugh and be omnipotent, "Papa said to me
"Thank you Dad. I promise I'll do well in school,
"But be careful our Princess, because many will be blinded by your brilliance and will do anything to make you fall or be replaced by the rock on which you stand,
"I'm even more curious about what Papa said," I complained to Ly.
"You're the only one who thinks they're hiding something. Vy, all parents advise like that. Don't even think about anything. Maybe you'll go straight to the mental," Ly said.
I just ignored her, no matter what I say, she won't believe it, especially if it's just happening on the show.
"Vy? You're in trouble now," Ly whispered.
"Huh?"
I followed her lead. I felt a little nervous when I saw Cassandra approaching and her aura looked bad. I strengthened myself. I'll defend myself no matter what.
"You're not really going away from Luke, right? You really want to see me mad. Aren't you?" Her muffled shouts echoed.
"I already told you I wouldn't steal luke for you. He's too early!"
"Liar! so how can you explain me what happened yesterday? Just being friendly? "
"Cassa ---- aww !!" I complained.
She pulled my hair causing me to stand up. I want to fight but I might be expelled from school if I do that. I don"t want to dissapoint them Mom and Dad. Lily stood up in the seat but Tiffany blocked the way.
These bitches! Argh!
"Iron!" Lily
"I-it's okay Vy. I'm just okay," I said to her.
I'm trying everything, and I don't want to hurt this woman!
"I'm telling you this Elvy! If I ever see you again near my Luke. I won't hesitate to pull all your hair out from your thick skull! Flirty! "Cassandra said to me.
She pushed me hard so I was out of balance and lay on the floor. I hit the table so it overturned and hit my back.
Argh! It hurts!
"V-Vy! Are you okay?" Lily asked worriedly to me.
"Y-yeah. I'm fine," I slowly sat up.
My uniform is messed. I threw the food as well as the drink we had placed on the table.
If I could only slap this girl!
"Mark my words Elvy. That's not the only thing I'll do to you when you disobey me," Cassandra said again to me.
"Shut up and just go away! You should be talking to Luke here because he's the one approaching Vy in the first place. It's not her fault that the man is so flirtatious that he doesn't like you in the slightest !!" Lily shouted at Cassandra.
"L-ly! That's enough!" I stopped but she didn't let me go.
Goo! Lilyyyy!
"What did you say?" Cassandra asked.
"Are you deaf? It's not Vy's fault that Luke is approaching her and you're not even his girlfriend so who are you to react like that? You even humiliate a student inside the campus which is included in rules here. Don't test me Cassandra! I can sue you by telling this to my uncle who is the owner of this campus. I"m sure you can get to your parents if you don"t get the hell out of here! "Ly said.
"Bitch!" Cassandra said.
She turned and walked away as Tiffany stared before following her. I sat down and rubbed my back against the hip that had been hit by the table.
"She's going crazy. You shouldn't have scolded her but still, I thank you. She's overdoing it. If it wasn't for my schoolarship I might have poured our softdrinks on her," I said.
"She deserved it, it's not really your fault. She is frustrated. I can't imagine that she did that to you because of jealousy. She didn't even own the guy but she had the gut to act like a possessive girlfriend. It's also Luke's fault. thanks to his father, because if his Dad hadn't invested in this school. I"ll request my uncle to terminate her here, "Ly said.
"Let's just ignore her. I'll just avoid Luke,"
"Yeah. By the way. Can you relax at the clinic first and change your clothes? You also fell badly at the table earlier, "
She nodded and helped me to my feet. Because of the pain I felt in my hip, I slowly walked to the clinic. I immediately lay down and chinecked the part that hit the table.
"You have a bruise on your back because you hit the table hard. I suggest you rest first and have your back checked up tomorrow to make sure it's okay and there's no fracture," Doc said.
"Thank you Doc," I thanked to the doctor.
He nodded and left. I turned to Ly. we talked for a minute before she bid her goodbye. I am exempted now because I am in the clinic.
"They'll be worried about Mama when they find out," I whispered.
I need to hide it first. It's as if they don't have to worry anymore.
I closed my eyes and was about to fall asleep when I heard Luke's voice. What is that!
"Hey munchkin are you okay?"
"Do you think I'm okay? I'm not okay and that's because of you. Stay away from me Luke. When it's because of you I'm doomed. You know Cassandra likes you right? I hope you understand me. I don't want any more trouble so go away, "
"Yeah. I know this is my fault so I talked to her earlier. She's not allowed to do this. She's not my girlfriend. Don't worry. She won't harm you again because I told her parents what she did munchkin," Luke said to me.
"Which one did you do? Is that crazy Luke! You only made her even more angry with me. And don't call me munchkin! We're not close!" I stared at him.
Such a flirt. They haven't lost their race in the first place!
"I know but we're getting there soon," he winked at me.
I was forced to look in the other direction. I secretly smiled because of his concern. Hays. I shouldn't be bothered by his concern. I will only be hurt and damned when I fall inlove with him.
"By the way. I bought some fruits for you munchkin! I know how much you like it. Enjoy and take a rest!"
I remained silent until he lost his presence in the room. I looked at the fruit he brought. I thought it was just grapes but there are others. So thoughtful. What is his purpose for me?
"Isn't that how men are? They become sweet when they need something,"
if so what is that 'something'? I looked at my uniform which was full of stains. Maybe I'll just wait for Lily so I can change.
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I moaned when I felt pain in my hip as I moved. Annoying. Cassandra also had a day.
"Vy? Change that so we can go home. You need to sit back and say ---, "Ly
"No. We can't tell them what happened. They can't worry,"
I took the dress in her hand and dressed there as well. No one can see me and I have a shirt and cycling. I heard her sigh.
"I understand but I won't promised not to tell them when it comes to Vy,"
"What can we do? We're just poor Ly. Not like you who are rich. We can't do anything even if we have the right because we don't have money and influence.we are not in control of the world, but the world that I think only the rich can afford to live in,' I explained deeply.
"But you had me. As a friend I will help you even if you are the hardest of all. You can rely on me," she smiled at me.
"I know that," I smiled "You can't leave me because you're in love with me haha," she laughed at me. She helped me stand up after I got dressed. I put my clothes in the bag first and then we went out together. there aren't many students around because they went home a while ago.
"Mama is inviting you later for dinner. Don't miss it! She'll be mad," Lily said to me.
"Mama and I can come but I don't know Papa. It's not like the day he comes home is fixed," I replied.
"Just come along,"
I was stopped when Luke and his friend Steve suddenly blocked the road. Please oh! I just finished the clinic!
Lily's face turned sour when she saw Luke and Steve.
"Don't get in the way," Lily said.
"I need to talk to you," Luke said to me.
"Luke Vy just got better at the clinic because of Cassandra. If you still feel sorry for my friend. Please stay away. She's ruined because of you," Lily said to Luke.
I didn"t speak and just averted my gaze. The emotions in his eyes were so intense that he seemed to be begging me to talk to him.
"I don't mean too much and I don't expect her to do that. I already talked to her. She promised not to do that anymore so please talk to me munchkin," Luke said to me.
"Stop calling me that. We're not ..... and I have no intention of being you," I said seriously.
Lily and I passed them but he held my arm.
"Please. Munchkin,"
"What do you really need?" I answered directly while seriously staring into his eyes "Boys won't effort to talk to girl if they don't need anything. So tell me what your purpose is?"
he was suddenly startled and averted his eyes.
"Luke?"
"We better go now Vy. You're going to waste a time," Lily said.
"I want to court you. If you let me Elvy. I'll do anything to make you happy,"
I was stunned by what he admitted. Is this true? Really? L-Luke? W-wants to court m-me?
"L-luke stop ---,"
"Just say yes and I'll prove you how much I wanted you,"
To be continues...
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