LOGINThe day before my period, I found a note on my fiancé's phone. [Her period starts tomorrow. I already packed pads and painkillers in her bag.] I smiled. It was such a small thing, but it felt thoughtful. The next day, a dull ache twisted in my lower stomach. Pale and uncomfortable, I dug through my crossbody bag. Nothing. Dark red blood stained my pants. Students pointed behind me and whispered with awkward laughs. I figured he'd just forgotten at the last minute. Then the new intern teacher posted on social media. [Just started working, and my supervising teacher is literally the sweetest! He even got me pads and painkillers. This period has been pain-free!] The photo showed a pack of pads, an ibuprofen tablet, and a mug of ginger tea. The painkillers were mine—the ones I'd kept stocked at home for years because of my cramps. The pads were the only brand my skin could tolerate. I turned off my phone and stared at the engagement ring on my finger for a long time. Then I stood up and headed to the principal's office to apply for the overseas teacher exchange program. Seven years. He still couldn't remember my cycle. And now, he never would have to.
View MoreOn finals day, I stood onstage in a sharp work outfit, calm and confident as I presented everything I'd achieved.My demo class was lively. My methods were fresh and unique.The judges loved it. So did the audience.When they announced I'd won first place, my eyes filled with tears.More than a year of hard work had finally paid off.Elon stood below the stage, smiling up at me, his eyes full of pride and affection.After the competition, Alderwood Institute wrote me a recommendation letter for a position at a top local high school.At the same time, several elite high schools in Carmoria reached out, asking me to come home and teach.I couldn't decide.Staying abroad meant better resources and huge career opportunities.Going home meant returning to my roots and the family I loved.Elon noticed I was torn."No matter what you choose, I'm with you. If you want to go back to Carmoria, I'll go with you. If you want to stay here, I'll stay too."His sincerity warmed my heart.
"You tried to hit me? Fine. I'm not letting this go."Paige yanked out her phone."I still have photos and videos from when we were together. And I kept all the messages where you told me to forge that invitation. If I post them online, let's see how you show your face in public."Kelvin's expression instantly changed.He scrambled to his feet and lunged for her phone."How dare you? If you post those, you'll regret it!"The two of them immediately started fighting over the phone, grabbing at each other and hurling insults.It was pathetic.People all around them pulled out their phones, snapping pictures and recording videos while whispering about the whole mess.Elon and I watched from nearby.Neither of us felt sorry for them.They'd done this to themselves.They were the ones who'd wrecked their own lives.Just then, police cars pulled up.Someone had called the cops.The officers stepped in and took both Kelvin and Paige away. Apparently, they were being detained fo
Kelvin.He was dressed casually, with messy hair and tired eyes. Nothing like the confident man he used to be.He saw me too.His eyes lit up, and he rushed over."Zoey, it really is you."His voice was rough, and his face was filled with surprise and regret."I've been looking for you forever. I finally found you."I frowned and moved closer to Elon without thinking.Elon took my hand, gave me a gentle look, then turned to Kelvin."Can I help you? Zoey's my girlfriend now. You shouldn't be bothering her."Kelvin went pale.He looked at me, then at our joined hands. Pain and regret filled his eyes."Girlfriend? Zoey, you really don't want me anymore? I know I messed up. I do. Please, give me one more chance."Paige and I are done. She lied to me. She played me. I only realized now that you're the one I loved all along."I looked at his regret and felt nothing.I gently pulled my hand from Elon's and faced Kelvin."I don't love you anymore. I don't want to talk about the
Kelvin froze."I didn't forge anything. Paige gave it to me."Paige went pale and quickly tried to defend herself. "It wasn't me, Kelvin. I didn't forge it. I just asked around for you. I didn't know it was fake."Just like that, they started blaming each other.Watching them fall apart, I gave a cold little smile.I'd known Paige would try something, so I warned the principal ahead of time and asked him to verify Kelvin's invitation.Sure enough, she'd forged it.In the end, campus security escorted Kelvin out, and the local police opened an investigation. Paige got formally reprimanded, and her internship was revoked on the spot.Watching them leave humiliated, I finally felt a little lighter.But this was just the beginning.Everything they'd done to me? They'd pay for every bit of it.***Because of the forged invitation, Kelvin was fined by local authorities and ordered to leave the country.Paige went back too.Before she left, she posted online, complaining that Ke






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