HENRY"Happy birthday Henry" Mia jumped on me and I chuckled as I hugged her. "Goodness, I can't believe you're 19 now" she smiled as she ruffled my hair. "I brought a gift for you, I'm sure you'd like it" she chuckled while playing with my hands. I subconsciously glanced around, searching for Camila. Why can't I see her yet?"Oh, if it's not the birthday boy," Chloe laughed as she reached me. I exhaled as I stared at her dress, it's very exposing. What was she thinking when she wore this? "I look beautiful, right?" She twirled around and I scoffed mentally."Well, of course you are" I heard the voice say and looking up, I was shocked to see Braden. Braden? I haven't seen him since the incident that day."You're back" I mumbled as I pulled him into a hug. He chuckled patting my back before he disengaged and I saw him stare at Chloe, eating her up with his gaze. She looked away slightly scared and as she made to leave, he grabbed her hand."I'll go meet Sam" Mia said scurrying off and
CAMILAI rolled on the bed completely bored. Now, if my phone was here, I'd have gone to the internet. I brought out my book to read but as expected, I couldn't assimilate anything. I dropped the book before walking to the store room. Maybe I should try making a sculpture with the little knowledge I have. I chuckled as I dropped all of the equipment on the floor in the store room. Damn, they're very heavy. How did I manage to bring them here? Maybe because I was happy. Okay, a sculpture of who? I pressed my lips together as I thought of who I'd make a sculpture of. Henry, the name rang in my head. Yes, he always wanted a drawing from you. And…I can make it a birthday gift and… I'll present it to him when I see him. I smiled at the idea and gently, I grabbed out a stool setting up everything. I've once made a sculpture here so some materials are still here.Goodness, I yawned tiredly but I continued. Since I'm an amateur, this will take days. Soon, I was tired so I walked back to the
CAMILAI exhaled as I tried arranging everything in a rush. Goodness, I just hope he likes the portrait. I stared at it once more unsure of myself. Will I say it's a birthday gift? What if…what if he doesn't like it? What if? I shut my eyes but reopened when I heard the honking of the chair. Rushing to the living room, I looked out through the curtain. I really hope it isn't dad. I exhaled when I saw the familiar creature - Henry's guard. I rushed out and I subconsciously bowed when I reached him. He chuckled gazing at me."I'm here to take you to him" "Yeah…yeah, I'd be ready soon" I scratched the back of my head nervously."Take your time, I'll be here " he told me and I smiled."I'd be done soon" I bowed before rushing back into the house.I scattered all of my dresses as I searched for what to wear. Goodness, I hate having to go out. I smiled when I sighted my favorite top. Yeah, that's great, with baggy pants. I smiled as I wore it before rushing to the store room taking the por
CAMILAI stopped abruptly as he asked me the question. What should I say? "My card was invalid, the gatekeeper told me that" I answered but he didn't bulge, he was still staring at me."Why didn't you call me?""I…I lost my phone" I stuttered as I glanced around. I can't tell him Chloe damaged my phone right? He chuckled before shaking his head and slowly, he walked towards a particular direction. I followed behind him timidly wondering why he suddenly went quiet."Are you that scared of Chloe?" "Huh? Ch…Chloe?" I stuttered and he turned to me."Why didn't you tell me about Chloe? She stopped you at the gate, didn't she?" He asked and I nodded slowly. "Then why did you omit that part, common Camila, I wouldn't take side with the bad one""I'm sorry…" I mumbled. I felt the pull on my hand and looking up at him, he was staring intently at me."I consider you a friend. You should too Camila" he told me and I nodded gently. I considered him a friend a long time ago. He pulled me firmly
CAMILA"Are you being serious?" I asked Henry as I ate from the plate. It's lunch time and I'm fucking having lunch with him-alone. Over the days, we've grown closer and at least, students don't stare when they see us together. After the visit at his house, I grew fonder of him and I know it's dangerous...but I just can't help it. Braden and Jack aren't in school, they haven't been around for quite a while so it's only I and Henry."Of course, aren't you participating?"I gulped down nothing in my throat as I thought of it. Well, he just told me about the drawing contest and even though Ava once told me about it, I am still scared."Common, you can just participate, along with Chloe. You might emerge as a winner."I faltered a smile, he really thinks I'd win? So, I should participate huh?"Now, I have to go, okay. I just decided to have lunch with you, I have people to meet."I whipped my head at him as he said that. He's leaving the school now?"Eat up. I'll go when you're done" he s
CAMILAI gawked around in class completely alone. I didn't know not having friends was this bad. Henry isn't in school today and so is Jack and Braden. What exactly keeps them busy huh?"Bitch!" I heard the voice yell and my eyes widened at the familiar voice. She? She's back? Their suspension is over?"What exactly is she trying to prove?" I heard another voice and looking up, I saw Camila and Samantha. Now what? Now what? God please."Huh?" Chloe pulled hard on my hair as she reached me. I let out a shrill cry since I wasn't expecting it."Huh? I'm asking you a question. Why did you register for the contest huh? You want to compete with me?" She gritted and I whimpered as I held her hand to stop her from pulling my hair."Huh bitch?" Samantha smirked and my eyes widened as she gripped my cheek."Please let me go, save me" I cried out but none of the students were helping. "Let go please" I cried when I felt her nail dig into my cheek.I was in trepidation as I glanced around for hel
CAMILAI kept on sniffing as I tried not to stumble in my steps. My steps were fast yet tentative. I wasn't sure if I was doing the right thing, my arm hasn't healed completely and here I am. Here I am to participate in the drawing contest. I was determined to give it my best even though my arm hurts like hell. I really have to meet the Governor, it has been one of my biggest wishes. I subconsciously glanced around, searching for Henry, but he was nowhere to be found. Where did he go?"So, ladies and gentlemen" the principal addressed the students and they cheered loudly and when the noise died down, he continued, "we have 15 contestants," he read out the name and I sat gently on a seat."You look beautiful" the voice whispered and I almost flinched but relaxed on seeing it's Clinton."Thanks" I sat up staring at the principal as he continued calling out the names."Each of them has four hours to give us their best drawing of the pictures" he stopped and called out my name.I exhaled
Surprisingly, dad was at home when I got in. He saw my face and he shook his head as I walked to him."Dad" I whimpered as I hugged him. He was just right for me, he knew I had to talk to him."You didn't win, huh?" He asked and I nodded as I embraced him. Well, he did know about the competition…but I didn't tell him whoever wins get to have a dinner with the Governor. I omitted that part."It's okay Camila, at least you participated. I know you can draw well, you'll do good someday" he kissed my forehead and I relaxed.I sniffed as I sat on the sofa and he handed me a cold drink."Why're you back today?" I asked as I gulped down my drink."You told me about the contest. I knew you wouldn't win…" my eyes widened as he said that."You knew I wouldn't win?" I asked wide-eyed. He exhaled trying to shake his head and a tear slipped down my face. He really thought I…I wouldn't win? And me? I really did just as he expected. I sniffed as I cried, everyone thinks lowly of me and maybe I'm jus