Rumor

Faculty of Arts

"Hi, have you opened the link that was spread in the student group?"

"Link? What link?"

"The link in the arts faculty student group, the link is to a website created by someone whose name is unknown."

"What website? Adult films starring students? Or bullying cases?"

"No, this is much more surprising. About our lecturer, Levi William Stanley."

"Huh? About what?"

"They say Levi William Stanley is a pedophile!"

"Oh my God! That's impossible! You're crazy! The person who created the web must be a crazy person!"

"I don't believe it either! But the site shows proof."

"What kind of evidence? Photos or videos?"

"Just normal photos, but I'm not sure either."

"It's all just nonsense, just people who are jealous of Mr. Robert's success."

"I think you're right!"

The conversation between these two female students disturbed Diana, who overheard it. Even though Diana was one of hundreds of students who visited the website, Diana was also one of the many people who thought that the site was just a scam and nothing more than sickening nonsense.

Seeing Diana's annoyed face, Kimberly, who was sitting next to her, tried hard to hold back her laughter. Unlike Diana, who really idolized the painting lecturer, Kimberly actually thought this was an interesting joke that made her happy.

"You look really annoyed. Oh my gosh, I'm really surprised that Levi Stanley actually likes children. It's really hard to believe!" He said while holding back laughter.

"To be honest, I was more surprised to hear your confession that you don't believe in that cheap gossip. You know, Kim? I know that right now you're laughing inside your heart. Isn't that right?"

"Oh my, Diana! You really think I'm that evil, don't you? But yes, I have to admit that I don't have much sympathy for the man with the flat face and stingy smile. However, I'm not that stupid to immediately confirm accusations like that."

"I don't really sympathize with that man with a flat face and a stingy smile. However, I'm not that stupid to immediately confirm accusations like that. Oh yeah? There's no point in discussing this gossip with you. I'd better look for Soraya because I'm sure she's already heard this gossip!" Diana got up from her place and walked quickly looking for me.

Diana was worried because I would wake up late again and miss first class. Behind him, Kimberly followed with the happy smile of someone who had just won the lottery.

"Why are you following me?" Diana asked, annoyed.

"Following you? Who said? I also want to meet Soraya. I have something to talk to her about!"

"Is it true?" Diana asked with an expression of disbelief.

"Look, it's Soraya! She's sitting there alone!" Kimberly said while pointing at a young girl who seemed busy scribbling on a book on a park bench.

About 7 meters in front of me, Levi William Stanley as usual, was always busy ignoring the young girls who tried to approach him. Occasionally, my eyes fell on Levi and then I shifted my gaze to the sketchbook in his hand. I smiled gently, like a girl in love.

Meanwhile, Diana and Kimberly, who were observing me, were silent for a moment with the same suspicion.

"It looks like you have a rival, do you consider Soraya a friend?" Kimberly asked.

Diana took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. She knew exactly what Kimberly wanted to say and Diana was not someone who was easily influenced.

"Falling in love with anyone is everyone's right. Including those of you who like to hate, that is your right. But my right is to admire a great man and find him a good friend."

"Tch, you naive! Yes, but it's up to you! I don't want to interfere!"

"That's good then, you don't need to interfere!"

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Diana and Kimberly walked quietly, while holding their breath, they tried not to let me notice their presence. But as they expected, those with a low level of sensitivity didn't notice at all.

Right behind me, Diana's head looked down, trying to peek at the contents of the sketchbook in my hand. Seeing whose figure was perfectly depicted in the book made Diana smile broadly. Kimberly, who was curious, immediately followed Diana's stalker's actions.

"Wow...wow...you drew it well. Good job, Soraya!" Kimberly chirped. In contrast to Diana who wanted to hold it in for a moment, Kimberly immediately came clean and surprised me with her words and of course, the presence of the two of them.

"Damn it, it's you!" Diana cursed in annoyance, she immediately grabbed Kimberly's neck and shook her body.

"Hahahaha..." Instead of feeling guilty, Kimberly actually laughed out loud.

Meanwhile, I, who was the victim of their pranks, immediately closed my sketchbook and turned my face back. With a red face, I almost lost my words.

"W-what are you two doing? S-since when are you here?" I asked confusedly. My chest heaved up and down, I panicked just because someone was peeking at my book.

Hearing my question and the funny look on my face, Diana and Kimberly were silent for a moment before finally breaking out into laughter.

"Hahahaha...oh my God, why are you so scared? Gosh Soraya, what made you so shocked?" Diana laughed while holding her stomach. He couldn't resist the tingling sensation in his stomach.

"T-that's me-"

"Ahahahaha...gosh, look at your face so red. You look exactly like a boiled crab!" Kimberly, the sharp mouth, doesn't hesitate to explode.

Seeing my two friends seem to really enjoy this joke made me feel embarrassed. I felt like what just happened was funny enough to laugh at together.

"Are you two satisfied now? I hope there is something so important that you have to treat me like this!"

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