13. BULLIES AND FIGHTS

LUCY

''Didn't I tell you to complain to your teacher when someone bullies you? Then why did you hit him Jay?'' I'm furious to see him like this. His left eye was slightly swollen, his cheeks and knuckles were bruised.

God!!! It must hurt a lot.

''I-It was me who hit him first, Mamma. When he tried to hit me back, Jay came in front of me and this happened. I'm so s-sorry Mamma, I-I'll not do this again! I-I P-Promise!'' Vicky said, his voice cracked at the end, making me want to cry all over again.

But I need to be strong! If I cry, he will cry too.

''Did you cry Mom?'' Jay asked, placing his hand over my cheek. He opened his mouth for the first time since I came.

I took his hand and squeezed it lightly.

''No, I didn't and why is that only you two are here?'' I frowned, looking at him and Vicky.

''Ma'am went to take a call, it's just been 10 mins mom. Don't stress out!'' I nodded and looked at Vicky.

''Now tell me, why did you hit that boy in the first place!'' But he shook his head.

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