Chapter 14
To be young and in love in New York City ( in New York City )------- I like me better by lauv.
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Stella's POV
I don't know how to feel.
I still had a hard time digesting all that happened, it feels so surreal.
How did it turn like this?
How did everything turn like this?Just on Saturday, Steva and I were still on talking terms but what now?
What changed?
The scandal! The pictures! I remember!
I immediately took my cell phone and logged into my WhatsApp account where I saw the discussions on the class group.
There were lots of cruel words like Bitch, Whore, slut.
All of this was used to describe me I guess.
I scrolled upwards and then I saw the link, I clicked
Chapter 15Stella's POV.I woke up, later on, I didn't even know when I fell asleep.Perhaps it's because I got tired of everything, I felt alone and almost got Depressed.I felt very bad but I have decided.I won't let this hold me back!Never! I am not a coward so I am going to fight this! And I'll win! I stood up from my bed and walked to the wash hand basin in my bathroom where I rinsed my face.I can't continue crying for someone who doesn't deserve it.Funny how it turned like this but that's how life is.I have to be strong.Strong for myself because this is my life! I can't possibly solve anything by crying, I need to be calm so I can think clearly!I believe I can do it! All
Chapter 16A Week later.It was another day, a Monday the beginning of a new week.It was just like any other Monday in the eyes of other students but it is pretty different in the case of Stella and Steva as on this day they are back in school after their one-week suspension.*** Stella's POV.My driver drove me to school and at 7 am on the dot I was at the school gate.A lot has changed in this one week and even my priorities had changed.My main priority now is my studies.I need to have good results in the upcoming final exams.I had made a promise to my Dad that I was going to have Distinction in all subjects so well I gotta keep my promise.Arriving at school today, as I opened the black gate and entered the school compound I made a vow to myself
Chapter 17Stella's POV.I got to the class and realized that our seats have been swapped.I wasn't too concerned about this and just chose the next available seat near the class monitor who was a tall guy with curly brown hair.I didn't bother myself with what my classmates would think or say as that's not my business at all after all I didn't come to school to listen to their nonsense.The class began normally and I took notes as the literature teacher tutored though I am already been familiar with the topic being treated well I still made sure to pay attention to the teaching as it's my duty as a student too.As literature was one of my most favorite subjects, I felt that I have missed a lot in the past few daysThankfully I am now back in school.***Steva's POV.I chose a seat in the front with an Averagely tall Blonde h
Chapter 18Days went by and the friendship between Steva and Tina kept growing stronger.Now, they were practically inseparable as they were often seen together.Tina now goes home with Steva in the latter's car as Tina's parents didn't have a car.They often talk and chat a whole lot about random stuff.They were like the perfect friends. " Hey Steva, why do you have an inhaler in your bag? " Tina curiously asked Steva one day during break time." Well, I ... " " You can talk to me you know. " She urged. " Are you asthmatic? " " I am. " Steva replied after a moment of hesitation." Oh my! So it means you can't go near dust or fire? " " Yeah. " " Oh, so what stage are you in now? " She asked." Stage 2. "
Chapter 19Stella's POV.I was about to head home one day after school when I heard a sniffing sound.At first, I didn't pay attention to it and was about to walk away when the sound increased.I was confused.What's going on? I thought.Then I Walked towards the studio and there I saw a struggling Steva.She was having a hard time breathing, she was grabbing her chest in pain.Disregarding everything else, I ran towards her and helped her up." What happened? " I asked her." I... Attack. " She managed to say and then it Dawned on me that she was having an asthmatic attack but why all of a sudden?And most importantly why didn't she use her inhaler?As if sensing my questioning gaze, " I couldn't, .... Find it... "" What the fuck! " I cursed in
Chapter 20Stella's POV.The year is ending and the first term is also coming to an end.Soon we'll be left with only six months to our final exams.So far, I have been able to cover almost all the syllabus for senior high.But I still got lots of revisions to do.Jack had been assisting me a whole lot with Biology and Further maths.It's not like I am not good at those two subjects but I still felt I need assistance with it.In return, I promised to tutor him on literature after our final exams.Well, I don't like owing favors so...So far, I have been able to get rid of that lone feeling.Though I have to admit that it hurts to see Steva with someone else but well.As long as she's happy.Though I hope that we'll be able to settle our differences soon and make up.But it's
Chapter 21Soon, All the students that Were onthe top floor started coming down.They all started running downstairs.The students began to run Helter-skelter as the fire began to spread quickly. " Students, Please come down at once! " The Vice-principal said aloud with a microphone to the students upstairs and soon more Students continued coming down.Some teachers went upstairs to check out the classrooms.Since our class was on the ground floor, all my classmates had escaped.The firefighters were soon called but they haven't arrived yet.Some teachers were questioning the cook." What's going on! How did the kitchen catch fire? " She was questioned sternly." Well... I am not sure ... But I think I left the gas stove on so ... When I tried lighting it .... There was a booming sound, it caught fire but I managed to escape. " She explained.
Chapter 22------ Jack -----As I saw Stella head downstairs with Steva.I felt very proud of her.I couldn't help but admire Stella more.I realized that she's one in a million.She's very special and unique.Despite everyone's protests, she went upstairs to do save her Best friend.Ex I guess.She was aware of the danger but she still did.I watched how she along with the Rescue team carried Steva and placed her on the stretcher.I could see the relief in her eyes.How Caring and loving.I have to admit that I had already fallen in love with her but I wasn't able to come to terms with it until now.I admire Stella for her courage and confidence.I knew just how much she cared for Steva