All Chapters of HIGH SCHOOL LIFE: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

   The cafeteria is more like a silent and loud place. While some students stick to table manners and eat their food quietly, others find it difficult to do so.   It was break time, after all, a time free of work, and the boring lessons, as well as the interesting ones.    Rachael watched as her friends talked about their weekends, a feeling of deja vu based solely on her imaginations. Even though Zack has never made any move since their previous confrontation, Rachael has the gut feeling that Zack is planning up something.    Ever since Zack mentioned that he was interested in Joy, she has always been around her friend, especially while they are at school. The thought of Zack finally getting to date Joy has crossed her mind, but she was quick to brush it off.   Maybe she was being paranoid, but she could never allow Zack to do something that might disrupt her

    Taking two hats as they placed them on their heads, they decided to act in disguise. Rachael and Joy got down from the car, each one at the different sides of the road.    The rich residential road was quite silent with big houses around. They both walked steadily taking small steps as they followed Emma who was taking a quick walk. It looks like she was rushing somewhere.    Seeing her walking and not in a big car or great dressing style further increased Rachael's conviction of her gut feelings. Joy's walking pace was weird as she was pressing her phone while walking, with her head slightly bowed. Emma never thought anyone would follow her.    It was not more than 8 minutes of trekking before Emma diverted into an alley at the right side of the road. Joy and Rachael took notice as they quickened their pace since they were a few meters away from Emma. 

     With her head low, Emma began walking home, another fifteen minutes journey. She took slow strides as she reflected on Joy's and Rachael's words. A small part of her heart wanting to believe them, while a bigger part telling her to go on living a fake life.    One could try to imagine how Emma has been living a fake life right under everyone's nose. It was a thing she referred to as using brains, a lot of research, and thinking for a full-proofed result.   Emma was one with good and high moral standing in real life. What she loved most was helping others, especially older ones. On her fake life routine, she was the pompous one that carried herself with high regard, make-up all over her face, giving her the princess slash bad girl remarks.    She tried to meditate on how her one little lie led to another, till it became too big to even say the truth. Her ki

Disappointments were boldly written on Emma's face as she called Rachael's phone constantly, without her picking it up. She dropped her phone gently in her mini pocket, as she began thinking of what to do the next day.She was afraid of what would happen if her true self was revealed at school the next day. Her heart ached, as her mind flashes to the words her mum has told her.She looked at her siblings who were crawled up, sleeping soundly on the floor, as well as her mother.'One day, things will be better for us', she hoped.She picked a torchlight as she made her way outside. Sitting on the old bench near their small house, she looked at the sky, which brought memories.She remembered how her father was hopeful when he was still alive. When things are difficult for them, he would always say 'GOD WILL PROVIDE THEIR DAILY BREAD'. They were that strong hope in him, that strong faith, and no doubt they always have their daily food. Though, it was no

   Joy, happiness, freeness of mind has been some of the positive vibes Emma was feeling. The facade that everything is going well, as well as the constant pressure to behave positively, was gone.    Emma could feel a great sense of mind rest the past two weeks, after revealing her true self. While most are willing to be her friends, some who have led a fake life went to seek her words of advice. One way or the other, she became a role model for deciding to stick to her normal life.   Three students who lived a fake life even followed her footsteps and decided to live by the rule of Authenticity, being true to oneself, in every moment.    There was no doubt some people, like Maya and her crew, still detest her. Not only that, but they are also finding all means to teach Emma a lesson. According to them, Emma stabbed them in the back by pretending to be rich.