Chapter 5

“Hey, don't say that. You don't need to feel bad about yourself for being protected by someone else.”

He even hugs me back so tight. I don't care what the school thinks of us anymore.

I know but I think I could have handled the situation better.

“You don't have to always feel sorry for being reasonable. Everyone has to stand up for themselves.”

“It's not that easy, you know.”

“Are all guys always this literal? It's more complicated than that, only if he knows.”

“Look, I know that sometimes you avoid me because you think we don't deserve to be friends.”

We continue hugging each other.

“I know that you have guessed that Emma has a crush on me - and that does not make it easy on you.”

“Wow. Good intuition! I thought men are capable of sensing such things. This made me feel even better.”

I was too amazed that you just don't know what are the exact words to respond to what he said.

“Aaaaaahhh, if this hug makes you feel better. Go on. Have enough of it.”

“Just let me. I can treat myself. I am not a kid.”

Well, this is awkward. We have never been that physically close to each other.

“Take a chill pill. I know but just let me, okay?”

“Jason, the scene earlier was already enough embarrassment for me today. Please let me save my face.”

Well, here comes the Principal. Let's deal with it and finish this drama today.

“Everybody, listen! The school will not tolerate any forms of violent altercations, especially a brawl involving women.

Ladies are expected to be prim and proper. Many students here are heiresses and daughters of rich families in Hood City. “

Where did Jason go? The principal is still waiting for the Headmaster to arrive before starting their investigation. I feel uncomfortable alone.

“Hey, Jason. Where are you? The principal is here already.”

“I went back to the clinic. I forgot to get your medicine from the clinic...”

“Please, hurry. The Headmaster is coming. The principal will soon start the questioning.”

“Don't worry. I'll be there shortly. Maybe in less than a minute.”

I looked at the door, steadying my breath. In a moment, I see Jason enter the room.

He is here. I am a bit less nervous now... I cannot help it. I'm really in trouble.

“As administrators of the school, we work closely with our partners in making sure that the school's reputation will not be tarnished.

Let us start the investigation. I need all people present to tell us every detail of the events truthfully.”

The principal starts to question everyone in the room. I hear everyone's answer and cannot help but scowl.

“Liars! They are retelling the ruckus. They are teaming up against me. Are they for real?!”

Many of the people in the room give a false account of who started the brawl.

“Are they scared of Emma? Why do they have to lie to her?”

“That is not true! You saw everything that happened. I did not attack Emma first, she did!”

“Are you telling you telling the truth? That is a serious accusation, considering your classmates are telling you otherwise.”

“Are you calling everyone liars? We are telling the truth. You suddenly attacked me for no reason!”

What a cunning witch! She is using her influence to deceive the principal and the Headmaster, and falsely incriminate me.

“Please, believe me, Mr. Principal, Headmaster. They are framing up! Emma attacked me first. She humiliated me and I just defended myself!”

“Ms. Witts, I have known Ms. Mills for so long. An heiress from a high-status family cannot start a violent altercation such as this.”

“But I have never been involved in any trouble before, Mr. Principal.”

“This was the first time I was publicly humiliated and attacked violently.”

“According to everybody's accounts, you are the one who started the ruckus, Ms. Witts. In this school, violent behaviors are unacceptable.”

“But Mr. Principal, I am not the person at fault here! It's a frame-up. I will never get into trouble in the first place.”

“Is that so, Ms. Witts? If you are avoiding trouble, then why are we here investigating a brawl involving you?”

It is very frustrating! He's covering up the real aggressor here.

“I tried to avoid it. But what else can I do? I'm begging you. Please, be fair!”

“Enough!”

“I am sorry for slapping you, Emma. I did not mean to hurt you, but what you did to me is hurtful too.

Situations like this end up in one thing. The rich and famous kids get the favor.”