I Did What Now?
When the names for the overseas study placements were announced, my boyfriend's childhood sweetheart Jenna Lane grabbed me in front of the entire class and refused to let go.
Her eyes were red as she said, "Ruby, who do you think you are? How could someone with that worthless brain of yours have scored higher than me without finding out the exam questions beforehand? Two years ago, you stole my boyfriend. And now, you've stolen my spot for studying overseas too? You're nothing but trash!"
Faced with her accusations, I instinctively shook my head in denial.
With tears in her eyes, she continued indignantly.
"A thief would never admit to being one! I have irrefutable proof that you cheated! Trash like you thinks she deserves to go abroad? Don't go overseas and disgrace our country!"
My boyfriend Fred White stood behind Jenna with a dark expression.
"No wonder you said you would definitely rank first on exam day. To think you would do something this despicable... Disgusting! Absolutely disgusting! Give the placement back to Jenna right now!"
The entire class and our teachers watched coldly, condemning me for academic misconduct.
"I knew she wasn't a good person from the very beginning..."
"She stole someone's boyfriend and then the placement? She's rotten to the core!"
"Trash like her should be expelled!"
I stood there, finding the entire situation utterly absurd.
I did what now?
How could someone who had never even entered the examination room have cheated?