The bully never change

Emma's eyes locked onto Rebecca's, and she felt a wave of anxiety wash over her. She had tried so hard to leave her past behind, to escape the bullying and the humiliation. But now, it seemed, her past had followed her to Columbia University.

Rebecca's smile grew wider as she watched Emma's reaction. She whispered something to the girl next to her, and they both giggled. Emma's face burned with embarrassment as she realized she was the subject of their conversation.

She took a deep breath and tried to compose herself. She was not going to let Rebecca bully her anymore. She was a new person, a college student, and she was going to make a fresh start.so she thought however it was easier said than done every glacé from the girls reminded her of the size of tummy

As she waited in line, Emma's mind wandered to Clara, her best friend back in the Philippines. Clara had always been her rock, her confidante. Emma wished she was here now, to help her face Rebecca and to provide some much needed moral support.

But Emma knew she had to do this on her own. She took a deep breath and focused on the task at hand. She was going to get through this, no matter what.

As she approached the counter, a woman with a warm smile greeted her. "Emma Stanford, ?Emma stood up, trying to compose herself.

The woman began explaining the registration process, but Emma's attention was diverted by the commotion behind her. She heard whispers of "Alex Maradona" and "billionaire," and her curiosity was piqued.

Mister Alex Maradona will be coming to be our guest lecture," someone said, and the room erupted in excitement. Emma's eyes widened as she scanned the room, trying to see who this Alex Maradona was and why everyone was so excited.

The woman at the counter handed Emma her papers and smiled. "Welcome to Columbia, Emma. I hope you have a great semester."

Emma nodded, still feeling a bit dazed, and took her papers. As she turned to leave, she caught Rebecca's eye, and for a moment, they just stared at each other. Emma's heart was racing, and she wondered what was going to happen next.

Who is Alex Maradona, and what does he have to do with Columbia University?

Well that is non of her business her only business is that she could finally be called a college student it’s been two weeks after getting her admission email and ever since she has been running to and fro trying to get her documents done now she is finally done with that she held to her dorm .

Emma stood at the door of her dorm room, taking in the scene before her. The room was supposed to be occupied by just four people, but the four beds were already occupied, and she was confused as to why the fourth bed was taken. Her eyes scanned the room, trying to make sense of the situation.

That's when she saw her , the girl she had asked for directions earlier. The girl looked up, a hint of recognition on her face, and said, "Mariam aren't you going to leave her bed? Don't you see the owner is here?

Emma was confused, thinking she was referring to her , she was about to say her name is not Mariam when she realized the girl was directing her question to the girl on the bed at the corner of the room.oh that must be her bed she thought

Mariam looked up, her eyes widening as she took in Emma's presence, focusing on her clothes and shoes.

"Oh yeah, she's the one that's supposed to be in this room,? Well she is not worth it " she muttered Then with scrutinize eyes she studied Emma expression and what are you just standing there.for ? Looking so so .. can’t even discribe it

Come on, Mariam stop talking to her like that , can't you see she's uncomfortable? The girl who had shown Emma directions earlier, Jessica, spoke up.

Mariam stood up from the bed. I'll see you later, Rebecca,she said, and Emma's heart skipped a beat as she heard the name Rebecca.

Oh God what did I do to fate to be this crue towards me she thought feeling dejected,

Rebecca looked up, a sly smile spreading across her face as she saw Emma. "Come on, don't tell me I'll be sharing a room with you, haha how lucky, lucky you Emma Stamford !

she said, playfully teasing.

The other girls in the room looked at Emma with curiosity, and one of them, Faith, asked, "You guys know each other?"

Rebecca smiled. "We went to the same high school. We were best of friends, right Emma?"

she asked with a knowly smirk on her face ,

Emma felt anxious and just nodded, trying to avoid eye contact with Rebecca.

Faith looked at Rebecca, confused. "How was she able to attend the same school as you?"

Sorry but ...you .. you know.. I..''em I .. mean... hm ..

Rebecca smiled. "Scholarship. I'm sure she's also here on a scholarship, right Emma?"

Emma ignored Rebecca and focused on other things but Rebecca face ,

Speaking of class, have you heard the great Mister Alex maradona is coming?" Faith asked, changing the topic

Rebecca's eyes lit up. "Yes, I heard he's one of the most handsome man in the whole of New York.

And rich too faith added

I know right and I heard His wealth is being questioned, and I hear he's being investigated sometimes because the source of his wealth is just a mystery."

they laugh completely forgetting Emma presence which became and ample room for Emma to unpacked her clothes without their judge mental eyes on it she was so engross in her attempt to hide her thrift clothes that she failed to notice the silence in the room ,

" you can unpack freely now Rebecca and faith ain't here " Jessica said

Emma was immediately brought back to the present

t...hank .... thank yo. You she muttered Barely audible ,

for?

Jessica asked because she can't figure why she is thanking her

" for defending me against faith and Miriam ... thank you and ...

I did not defend you " Jessica cut her off " and I will never defend a weakling " see Emma you better stand up and be bold , bullies feds on fear and weakness don't put yourself in the net of a prey then complain and act like a victim when the predator comes " with that she held the the bathroom.

Emma just sighed ... she knows, ... she knows all this ...her mum says it every time her friends say same so it's not new but the question is how ?how can she handle all this new environment?