A LOVE TRIANGLE
Episode 3
(School premises)
2 days later,
Annabel walked down the hallway, lost in thought, when she accidentally bumped into Titi, one of the Queens. Titi’s designer bag fell to the ground, and Annabel quickly apologized and bent down to help pick up the scattered belongings.
But before she could even utter a word, Titi’s face twisted in anger. “Watch where you’re going, scholarship girl,” she sneered, shoving Annabel’s shoulder.
Annabel stood up, trying to stand her ground. “I said I was sorry. There’s no need to be rude.”
Titi’s eyes flashed with anger. “How dare you talk back to me?” she slapped Annabel across the face, the sound echoing through the hallway.
The students around them gasped, and some pulled out their phones to record the scene. Annabel’s face stung, and she felt tears prick at the corners of her eyes.
The Queens snickered and walked away, leaving Annabel alone and humiliated. The students around her began to murmur and take videos, which they quickly posted on the school’s group chat.
Annabel felt her face burn with shame as she realized the entire school would soon be talking about this. She quickly grabbed her bag and ran to the nearest bathroom to compose herself.
As she splashed water on her face, she heard the door open behind her. It was a girl from her class, who quietly handed her a paper towel. “Are you okay? That was really cruel.”
Annabel nodded, still trying to process what had just happened. “Thanks…I’ll be fine.”
The girl nodded sympathetically. “If you want to report it to the principal, I’ll back you up. That was totally unacceptable.”
Annabel hesitated, unsure if she wanted to escalate the situation. But as she looked at the girl, she realized she wasn’t alone. There were people who cared, who would stand up for her.
Annabel took a deep breath and decided to report the incident to the principal. The girl who had handed her the paper towel, whose name was Emily, offered to walk with her to the principal’s office.
As they walked, Emily told Annabel that she had also been a victim of the Queens’ bullying in the past. “They think they’re above the law just because of their wealth and status,” Emily said, her voice filled with anger. “But we don’t have to take it.”
When they arrived at the principal’s office, Annabel told him everything that had happened. The principal listened attentively, his expression growing increasingly stern.
“I’m sorry this happened, Annabel,” he said. “We’ll investigate and take appropriate action. In the meantime, if you feel unsafe or threatened, don’t hesitate to reach out to me or a trusted teacher.”
Annabel left the office feeling a sense of relief wash over her. Maybe, just maybe, things would start to change.
But as she walked back to class, she saw the Queens snickering and whispering to each other. Titi caught her eye and mouthed, “This isn’t over.”
Annabel felt a shiver run down her spine. She knew that the Queens wouldn’t give up easily. But she was determined to stand up for herself, no matter what.
Meanwhile, Sophia was in class, oblivious to the drama that had just unfolded. But when she saw Annabel’s post about the incident on the school’s group chat, her eyes widened in shock.
“Annabel, I’m so sorry!” Sophia texted her. “I had no idea. Let’s talk about this later.”
Annabel smiled, feeling grateful for her friend’s support. She knew that with Emily and Sophia by her side, she could face whatever the Queens threw her way….
To be continued……..
Story by Vivi
