Chapter 21
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Emma drove off to a beach and pulled over.
She took in a deep breath before walking towards the sand.
She took off her shoes and sat down on the sand bringing her knees to her chest.
The flowing water washed her leg before going back then it did the same thing again.
She sighed and closed her eyes.
She remembered all the happy moments she had with her dad and mum. She didn't know what changed that made her mum hate her this much and even when she kept asking her, she refused to give her a reply.
"Or maybe I'm not her daughter" She muttered as she opened her eyes.
Tears were already dropping.
She removed her sweater leaving her in a black short hand crop top. The injuries were visible on her hand and she cried more.
She placed her head on her knees as she sobbed silently.
A tap on the shoulder made her halt. She slowly brought her head up and saw a handkerchief. She furrowed her brows and looked up.
Her eyes widened when she saw Jeffrey.
"Would you take it or not?" He asked.
She looked away from him and looked at the water that washed over her legs again.
He scoffed and sat down. He held her by the arm and made her face him.
He used the handkerchief to wipe her tears slowly.
"What are you doing?"
"Cleaning your tears. Since you can't do it yourself, I'll do it for you now stay still" He said and she rolled her eyes.
She looked back at his face and couldn't help but admire him.
His not completely black hair, his full brows and pink lips.
"I'm done" He muttered and she blinked before going back to the way she was sitting.
"What are you doing here?" She asked.
"I came to enjoy the view. What of you?"
"Just came to clear my mind" She muttered.
"Shouldn't you be in school?" He asked.
"Yeah but I just need some alone time"
"Meaning I should go?"
"If you want to" She said but deep inside her, she was wishing for him not to go.
"I won't just yet" he said and she let out a small smile.
"Why aren't you in school?"
"I don't need it" He muttered and she looked at him.
"What do you mean?"
"I don't need to explain it to you do I?" He asked and she scoffed.
"So rude" She muttered underneath her breath.
"You said something?"
"You heard something?" She asked instead.
They stared at each other and Jeffrey smirked a bit.
Emma's phone began ringing and she brought it out.
It was Chelsea calling and she sighed.
"Won't you pick?"
"I don't want to talk to her right now. She'll ask me what's wrong with me and..."
"What's wrong with you?" He asked.
"You didn't even let me....."
"What's wrong with you?" He asked again.
"I don't need to explain to you do I?" She asked with a small smirk and he chuckled.
"Using my word against me right? Nice" He said.
He stood up and dusted himself.
She looked up at him.
"She's your bestie right?" He asked and she nodded.
"You're lucky you have friends who care about you. Friends who won't stop bothering you until you tell them what's wrong with you. Whatever you're trying to hide from them, won't be hidden for that long. It's best you tell them now before it's too late" He said and turned before leaving.
She bit her lips and faced the water again. She thought about what Jeffrey said.
She looked at her phone and smiled.
She picked up her phone and dialled Chelsea's number. She picked at the first ring.
"Emma. Where are you?" Her worried voice sounded.
"I'm coming back to school. Let's meet at the rooftop. Come with Doris and Avery. I'll be there soon"
"Alright"
Chelsea said and ended the call.
She got up and dusted herself before wearing her shoes hurriedly. She ran to the car and got in. She ignited the engine and drove off.
Jeffrey who was watching her behind a tree smiled before going his own way.
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Linda, Mina and Naomi were see in the girl's restroom.
"How will we eliminate Chelsea? She's becoming a threat" Naomi said.
"You're right but now that Angelo is on her side, I can't do anything" Linda said.
"Why don't we just leave Chelsea alone? She never wronged us in any way" Mina muttered.
"Oh please shut up. I've warned you countless times to stop taking Chelsea's side right?" Linda snarled and Mina sighed.
"I'm not taking her side. I'm just stating the fact" She said and Linda slapped her making her fall to the ground.
"Watch your language girl. I don't care if you're my friend or not, I'll gladly put you in your place" Linda said and Mina stood up angrily.
"I'm so tired with the fact that you girls treat me like trash. I'm cutting all ties with you, we shouldn't hang out together anymore. I don't want to be friends with a b*tch" She said and Naomi pushed her making her stagger back to the wall.
"I think it's time we teach you a lesson" Linda said and locked the door.
She threw the keys behind her before cracking her knuckles.
She was about going to her when one of the doors of the ladies opened and Chelsea stepped out.
She stood in front of Mina with a smirk.
"Don't interfere!" Naomi warned.
"I never knew you also hurt your friends" Chelsea muttered..
"You weren't deaf when Naomi said you shouldn't interfere right?!!" Linda half yelled.
Chelsea smirked and kept quiet..
"What? You don't have anything to say?" She asked with a small smirk.
"Not exactly. Your level of stupidity left me speechless" Chelsea said and she heard Mina chuckle behind her.
Linda's smirk turned into a frown.
"You....!" She said and ran towards Chelsea.
Chelsea smirked and slapped her which made her spin before falling to the ground.
Chelsea flexed her neck and Naomi gulped.
She moved forward and Naomi began looking for the key. She found it and picked it up before opening the door.
She spranged out of there immediately.
"Cowar!!!" Linda yelled as she tried to stand.
Her head was banging badly.
'What did she use to slap me?' She asked herself staring at Chelsea's hand.
"You want more?" Chelsea asked showing her, her palm.
Without a second thought, Linda ran out of there with full speed.
Chelsea looked at Mina and they bursted into laughter.
"You're one crazy girl" Mina said.
"That's my second name" Chelsea muttered..
"Take care of yourself Mina. Don't let those girls bully you. I need to go" She added.
"Sure. Thanks again" Mina said with a smile.
Chelsea smiled and tapped her shoulder before leaving.
Mina left the restroom and saw Linda's retreating figure. The way she ran made her chuckle as she went her own way.
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To Be Continued