Over the moon after what had happened yesterday in the man-made forest. It was surreal, to be honest; I feel my body is weightless until now on our way to school.
"You seem happy today Angel, your smile could raise a dead, very opposite from the scorn face that you had yesterday."
I playfully laugh at Dominic. "Is that so, Dominic?"
"Yes, it's like all the weight has lifted from your shoulder. Did you finish your project and enjoy the start of the sports week?"
"Yes, I sure did, Dominic. It was fulfilling and a relief at the same time." I agreed though it
Cassandra is the cheerleader of the junior team as the Sports week continues. Being a junior student, my friends and I are bound to support her and the rest of the group. 3 pm when Maddox, Luke, Sam, and I are in the quadrangle waiting for our team to present and support them. "Hey, I thought you guys are not gonna come to support us," Cassandra asked; she came in front of us out of nowhere. Wearing the green crop top and mini skirt uniform along with Chloe, Avery, and Scarlett. "We are junior students, so we are supporting the team. It's not just you and your goons, so stop overreacting, Cassandra," Samantha answered. "I'm not overreacting, just checkin
"Angel, what's wrong?" Sam asked anxiously."I don't understand. Maddox texted that Cassy is in the hospital right now. Cassy doesn't look seriously injured.""Now, we can confirm that Cassy made it all up. I knew this could happen, and there's more to come, so we better get going and check on Maddox," Luke said, raking his fingers through his hair, looking anxious just like Sam.I understand how they feel as Maddox friends. Judging their reactions, I can confirm that I don't fully know the real Cassy. She's gone too far and didn't expect that she'd do these things to herself just to get attention. She's crazy.Luke offers to take his car to the hospital. It takes us over 10 minutes and directly checks Cassand
It's a tiring day after what happened in the cheerleading competition and to the hospital, where Cassy accused me of horrible things I didn't do. My heart is at peace, knowing I am innocent. There is nothing they can do to take me down. What matters to me is that my friends are with me, especially Maddox."Angel, is it true that Maddox is your boyfriend now?" Mom asked as I made my way to my room. I lost track of how I already passed by her in the kitchen when my mind was so occupied. For so many days, this is the first time my mom initiates talking to me.I pause to open my room door and turn back to her. Surprisingly mom doesn't look angry. "How did you know?""Someone told me. Angel, that's not important; I only want to hear it from you."
Maddox invites me to our favorite place on the campus, the park. I'm excited and quite nervous at the same time, thinking about the snuggles Maddox mentioned on the phone last night. Suddenly I caught myself smiling like a fool with Maddox in my thoughts.I shift onto Maddox; confusion crosses his features. "What is it?""Nothing, why?""Then why are you smiling like that? You seem so naughty today.""Me?" I pointed at myself. "No, way, don't be ridiculous?""Ridiculous? Me? Well, I am not the one smiling like a child for no reason.""Okay, enough with this. Let's take a seat," I invited Maddox as
Maddox and I are early in school to review our lessons as the exams are nearly approaching after the sports week. He is sitting in Sam's chair beside me, discussing a subject quite hard to understand."Angel," Sam called out my name, she almost shouted. Sam and Luke walk closer, hand in hand."Hey, what's wrong?" I asked.Luke and Sam stop beside Maddox, panting. They are like running a few meters, probably from the parking area up until here."So, you guys, care to share what are you up to?" Mad asked.Luke pointed at me. "This is about Angel.""Me?" I said as my eyes widened.
I don't expect to see Maddox outside of the guidance counselor's office; he is wearing his beautiful smile that enlightens my mood immediately. His smile automatically made my day. Standing with Maddox is our class adviser Ms. Jerselle and on the other side are Cassy's friends. "Hey, how was it?"Maddox asked as he gave me a hug. "Everything is fine, don't worry," I answered happily in a low tone. I intend to have the conversation for just the two of us. "Cassy, how are you, girl? We came here when we saw Maddox with teacher Jerselle." I overheard Chloe when Cassy and her mom came out of the office. "Thanks, girls, we're not done yet. But mom will handle it," Cas
Cassy's action creates commotion and tension in the cafeteria. Students start to gather near us, checking what will happen next; they sound like bees as they begin gossiping. Cassandra has succeeded in getting the students' attention; she loves to be the center of attention.Maddox stands by my side as fast as he can. "Cassandra..."I hold up my hand in front of Maddox to stop him. He looks at me in confusion. I nod at him before I move close to Cassandra and then slap her with all my might. The impact of my hand in her face creates a sound that is so satisfying to hear.Cassy holds her left cheek, her eyes glaring at me with so much anger in them. Avery, Chloe, and Scarlett rush to cover up Cassandra. I picked up the pineapple juice from our table and splashed it with Cassy
A month had passed, and surprisingly, all the issues about me within the campus disappeared. Without a doubt, Angelo Tan has something to do with it, but I refused to inquire further. Maddox, Sam, and Luke know everything between me and my father's short conversation. We all agree that my father has taken action to stop all the rumors about me in the school.Even Cassy and her mom are no longer pursuing the case about Cassy's injury. Avery, Chloe, Scarlett, and Cassandra are distant from me after the cafeteria commotion. It was the day Angelo Tan appeared in front of me. There's a place in my heart that celebrates but half of it stays in alarm whenever they plan to attack me again.I let all the issues wear out, including the stress and pain that goes with it. As long as I can study conveniently and hang out with my favorite friends