Josh's frown deepened as he listened to Jacey's fabricated lies of the altercation. She was accusing him of being the one who started the fight, when in reality it was Brian who had started it. And everyone knew that Brian was the instigato, josh was merely acting in his own self defence, but they wouldn't say it. Some wouldn't say the truth, simply because they didn't care, and they found amusement in Josh's predicament, while some hesitated to speak out, as they didn't want to upset Brian. For them, aligning with Josh, even as an adversary, seemed preferable to crossing paths with Brian. Brian was not someone they wanted to mess with, so it was better to accuse Josh instead of telling the truth.As he heard Jacey go on, telling lies, Josh felt annoyance built up within him, fueled by the injustice of being falsely accused. And he knew he couldn't let Jacey keep on telling Miss Andrews lies. Looking away from Jacey, Josh looked at Miss Andrews and as he spoke up, his voice carried
The students were expecting Josh to be punished by Miss Andrews. Although he wasn't the one at fault, it didn't matter since everyone was pointing fingers at him, and accusing him, so Miss Andrews had to listen to them and give him punishment. And this time they were convinced that Josh would be receiving a harsher punishment, especially given the fact that this wasn't his first offense.Meanwhile, at that exact moment, Miss Andrews reached a decision. Casting an authoritative gaze towards Josh and Brian, she declared, "Regardless of who instigated it, fighting is unacceptable behavior in this college." Her eyes briefly met Josh's before turning towards Brian and his companions. "All of you, return to your seats," she demanded.Despite her knowledge that Brian was the true instigator, Miss Andrews found herself at a loss for evidence to support her belief. She knew that Brian was the one at fault here, and she wanted to punish him, however with all witnesses pointing fingers at Josh,
When Josh turned around, he noticed a figure approaching him. At first, he became slightly uneasy, suspecting that maybe it was Brian walking towards him. After all, Brian would likely be trying to confront him after what happened in class. However, to his surprise, he realized it wasn't Brian; instead, it was Amelia.“Hey, Josh, where are you going?” Amelia asked as she walked closer to him.Josh felt relieved to see that it was Amelia, and not Brian. He didn't have time or energy to deal with Brian right now, and he wanted to stay away from him the whole day."Hey, Amelia," Josh replied with a smile, his tension going away. "I was just thinking of grabbing something to eat at the cafe outside the campus.”Amelia returned his smile, falling into step beside him and matching his pace"Me too. I was getting hungry too, and the food in the cafeteria sucks.” She replied.Josh nodded in agreement. “Absolutely.” The two of them started walking to the cafe together. For a moment, silence enve
"Um..." Josh scratched his head, perplexed by Amelia's intense focus on her phone. Shrugging it off, he replied, "I was asking about your order. Shall I just grab something for us?""Oops, sorry, got a bit lost there," Amelia chuckled, shooting him an apologetic grin. "How about something filling, like a sandwich or pasta? Go ahead and surprise me!"Josh nodded, getting up and walking over to the reception desk. On his way to the reception desk, he couldn't help wondering what had got Amelia's attention so much.Upon reaching the counter, he greeted the waitress with a friendly smile. "Hi there, I'd like to place an order for me and my friend."The waitress returned his smile, her pen hovering over her notepad. "Of course, what can I get for you two?"Josh glanced over his shoulder, double-checking Amelia's preferences in his mind. "I'll have the chicken avocado sandwich, please. And for my friend, can we get the pesto pasta?"The waitress nodded, removing her gaze from and looking at
The sound of his footsteps echoing as he walked down the university corridor hit Josh's ears, along with the lively laughter and chatter of other university students. Josh checked the time on his wristwatch, and a sigh escaped his lips as he saw that he was running very late for his part time job. He worked a part time job to support himself, and he had been doing this since he was eighteen, when he left the orphanage that he lived in.As Josh continued to walk down the hallway, he walked past two girls who were standing in the hallway, having a conversation. One of them was Sarah, a 20 year old confident and sharp-tongued brunette. She was wearing tight jeans and a casual shirt. Her friend, Emily, was a bit younger at 19 years old, with her striking blonde hair and a knack for fashion. She had on a red-striped skirt paired with a black top.When the two girls noticed Josh, they exchanged glances, whispering something to each other."Oh, look, it's the schools, number one loser, josh
Josh's workplace was a cozy, middle-class restaurant, in a quiet neighborhood. The exterior boasted a welcoming facade with large windows decorated by potted plants, offering a glimpse of the warm and inviting interior. The restaurant was known for its comfortable atmosphere and friendly staff.Josh had been working at this place ever since he turned 18 and that was two years ago. He had a lot of memories of the place, some of them were good ones, while some were not.Inside, soft lighting bathed the wooden tables and cushioned chairs, creating an ambiance that was both relaxed and inviting. The walls were adorned with rustic artwork, and a chalkboard near the entrance displayed the daily specials. Patrons would often find themselves enveloped in the comforting aroma of freshly cooked meals.The menu featured a variety of classic dishes, from hearty burgers and pasta to flavorful salads and sandwiches. It was the kind of place where regulars felt like family, and newcomers quickly bec
In that moment, as the henchmen closed in on him, Josh felt the familiar sensations of fear and desperation. These were two emotions he had sadly grown accustomed to, and now they swelled within him, leaving him with a sinking feeling of helplessness.He instinctively began to back away slowly, searching for an escape route, but the henchmen were quick to surround him, swiftly cutting off any chance of getting away.Carlos Rodriguez had a satisfied grin on his face as he observed the look of desperation and fear in Josh's eyes. Even though tried to hide the fear, it was becoming visible with each passing second, and Carlos couldn't resist mocking him. "What's the matter, boy, suddenly lost your voice?" He then turned his attention to the henchmen and gave them a cold command, "Teach him a lesson." Saying that he put his arm around Kathy.With no way out and facing the overwhelming presence of the henchmen, Josh knew he was in serious trouble. But even so, he still refused to back down
The man's words left Josh surprised. He couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions, he was confused, doubtful, and a bit hopeful all at once. It was hard to believe that this stranger claimed to work for Josh's grandfather, someone Josh didn't even know existed until now.At first, Josh didn't want to trust the man's story, thinking that the man had the wrong person. But when he showed Josh some scientific proof with DNA results, Josh began to wonder if it might be true.The man looked at Josh, seeing the skepticism in his eyes and he felt like he had to convince him even more. Going back to his master without Josh was not an option, so he had to do anything to convince him."Your mother's name was Lyra, right?" He asked, then continued by saying her last name, "And her last name was Smith." Josh was surprised that the man knew his mom's name, it only showed that the man might be telling him the truth. "Yes, how do you know that?" He asked curiously."As I said, I work for your grandfa