ELITwo weeks had passed, and I tried to convince myself that I was okay, that a lot of things didn't matter. And yet here I was, replaying every moment.It was pathetic, really.My essay was published two days ago. It was printed with my name in bold under the headline. Everyone had congratulated me, even Professor Cross.“Big shot now, huh?” she’d said, smiling too sweetly. “Guess Professor Vale really knows how to spot talent.”I appreciated her message but I could not stop wondering why she had to bring Carter into almost every conversation or congratulatory remark. Did she like him? That's what women do when they have a crush. They tend to ramble about him… or her.I had no classes to attend for the day so I tried to bury myself in work, editing and writing new essays, anything to distract myself from the dull ache in my abdomen. But nothing really helped.That evening, I needed some air, or a walk, I wasn't sure but I did both. I kept walking until my feet took me to somewhere e
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