Twenty nine

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* Success doesn't mean competing against other people, it simply means winning against your past self. *

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------ Mira. ------

My heart thumped, the moment I heard my name. How's that possible? How? Why would I be nominated to represent my department when my classmates don't even like me? Why? I found myself wondering.

Was it intentional? Did they do that to mock me or what? And for what reason, exactly? What?

“ Miranda Edison. ” I stood up at the sound of my name. “ Miss. ”

“ Please step out now, the competition will be commencing in a minute. ”

“ Alright, Miss. ” I turned to Evielyn for some encouragement and as always she didn't disappoint. “ You can do it, Miranda. ”

“ Thanks. ” I replied with a small smile, as I made my way to the front of the class and faced them.

My palms became sweaty all of a sudden, public speaking was something I wasn't a big fan of and always strove to avoid at all costs. But now?

I stared at my classmates and saw the mockin