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
HENRYWith the guards behind me, I walked glamorously towards dad's office. He's in the office and I have to see him. Okay, not him, I have to see the drawings. I heard Camila didn't win, well it's all over the school's group and Chloe's picture is everywhere already. She won. I wonder why Camila didn't win, I'll just ask him."Dad" I called out as my face was scanned and I entered the office. He was with some men which I figured out are detectives. His PA was with him too."Ohh and here is my son" he motioned for me to walk to him and I did. The men stood up and they walked out of the room."Do I have to remind you this is my personal office. You're not allowed in here every time Henry'' he gritted but I wasn't moved."Henry!" He gritted and I looked up. The look of anger on his face was something I couldn't fathom. It was anger and…emotions."What's wrong dad?" I asked calmly and he exhaled."You know your mum loved drawing huh?" He exhaled, bringing out a portrait. "I almost though
Subconsciously, I wrapped my arms around him, deepening the kiss. I forgot about everything as he kissed my lips, his hands caressing my face."Stop it Camila, you're kissing the Governor's son" they voice in my head told me but I didn't stop. We kept kissing and I was sure, he was very into it. He kept cocking my head trying to kiss every inch of my mouth."He has a fucking girlfriend" my mind told me and I pulled away instantly. I got out his grip, wiping my lips. What just happened? We kissed? Why will I do such a thing?"Shit" he cussed ruffling his hair and I looked down, biting on my lips."I… I am sorry Camila" he exhaled pacing around. Is he in regret? Of course he should be, he has a girlfriend. "Camila?" He called trying to touch me when I moved away. His hand stopped midair as he stared at me. I could see the look of guilt on his face, the scared look too, like he just committed a sacrilege.A lone tear found it's way out of my eyes when I picked at my heels. I knew nowhe
CAMILAIt's a new week and as I stood in front of the mirror, I couldn't help but get scared. Will I be bullied? Chloe will mock me I'm sure of it. Will anyone save me? No, I'm sure no one will, even Henry. He hasn't even called me, he didn't bother to call me. I bit on my lip as I sat on the table. Should I just skip school? No, they're going to call me weak. I'll be weak in front of them. "You can do this Camila, it was a contest and besides the Governor rewarded you" I told myself.Yeah, but who's going to believe that? And…I could have just taken a picture as a proof. Goodness, I'm so foolish. Now what? I better not tell anyone the Governor sent for me because it's going to add to my humiliation."I'll just face whatever they have to say" I thought firmly. Carrying my backpack, I walked out of my room to see dad. He looked up but scoffed as soon as he saw me."I said you aren't attending that school."I ignored him as I sat at the diner, stuffing the bread in my mouth. He doesn't