A LOVE TRIANGLE
Episode 6
Annabel walked through the school gates, trying to avoid everyone. She had been doing that a lot lately, ever since the incident with Titi and her girls. Sophia, her only friend, was hardly around, and Annabel didn’t blame her. Sophia was a good girl, but she wasn’t the school type. She preferred to focus on her art and music, and Annabel admired her for that.
As Annabel walked into class, she went straight to her desk and sat down. She was looking for something in her bag when she heard the whole class murmuring. She could hear them whispering,
✨ “Are you kidding me, the K3 is in class today?”
✨ “I wonder why they came to class today?”
✨”Oh my God, Kamzy looks so hot!” “Wow, I love Karson, he’s calm.”
✨ “I like Kiddy more, he’s cooler.”
Annabel raised her head, and her eyes met with Kamzy’s. She looked away immediately, feeling a blush rise to her cheeks. The K3 boys passed her and sat at their desk at the back of the class, but Kamzy couldn’t stop staring at her.
Annabel tried to focus on the lesson, but she could feel Kamzy’s eyes on her. She wondered what he wanted, but she didn’t dare look up.
Just as the teacher started teaching, Kamzy caught Annabel’s eye and smiled. Annabel looked away, feeling a flutter in her chest. She didn’t know what to make of Kamzy’s smile, but she knew she had to be careful. Titi was still out there, waiting for her chance to strike.
As the lesson went on, Annabel tried to focus, but she couldn’t shake off the feeling of being watched. She knew the K3 boys were popular, and she didn’t want to draw attention to herself.
But as the class ended, Kamzy walked up to her desk, his eyes sparkling with amusement. “Hey, Annabel. What’s up?”
Annabel shrugged, trying to play it cool. “Not much, Kamzy. Just trying to survive.”
Kamzy chuckled. “I know the feeling. But hey, at least we’re in this together, right?”
Annabel ignored Kamzy and walked out of the class, her heart racing with anxiety. She could feel Titi’s eyes glaring at her, and she knew she had to get out of there as fast as she could.
As she walked quickly down the hallway, she left a dazed Kamzy behind. He wondered what was wrong with her, why she was ignoring him like that.
Karson and Kiddy walked up to him, concern etched on their faces. “What’s wrong, Kamzy? What happened?” Karson asked.
Kamzy shook his head, still trying to process what had just happened. “I don’t know, guys. I just tried to talk to Annabel, and she ignored me.”
Kiddy laughed. “Maybe she’s just not interested, Kamzy. You can’t win them all, bro.”
But Kamzy knew it was more than that. He had seen the fear in Annabel’s eyes, and he knew Titi was behind it.
Kamzy nodded, deciding to take Kiddy’s advice. “You’re right, guys. I’ll just let her be for now.”
As they left the class, Kamzy couldn’t shake off the feeling that something was off. He knew Annabel was in trouble, and he was determined to find out what was going on.
Meanwhile, Annabel was walking as fast as she could, trying to get away from Titi’s prying eyes. She knew she couldn’t avoid her forever, but for now, she just needed some space.
As she turned a corner, she collided with a familiar figure – Sophia, her friend.
“Hey, Annabel! What’s wrong?” Sophia asked, concern etched on her face.
Annabel hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. But something about Sophia’s kind eyes made her open up. “It’s Titi, Sophia. She’s been bullying me, and I don’t know what to do.”
Sophia’s face darkened with anger. “That girl is a menace. We’ll figure something out, Annabel. I promise.”
Sophia’s words of encouragement gave Annabel a sense of hope. Maybe, just maybe, she didn’t have to face Titi alone.
As they walked together, Sophia asked Annabel to tell her everything,
She told Sophia about the incident in the classroom, and how Titi had been bullying her ever since. She told her about Kamzy’s attempts to help, and how Titi had threatened to hurt her if she didn’t stay away from him.
Sophia listened intently, her face growing darker with each passing moment. “We’ll take care of Titi, Annabel. Don’t worry,” she said, her voice firm with determination.
As they got to their dorm, Annabel decided to call her family. It had been a while since she last spoke to them, and she didn’t want them to worry. She knew they would be concerned if they found out what she had been going through in school, sophia excused herself and went outside ,
Annabel sat on her bed, dialing the familiar number. Her mom answered on the first ring, and Annabel’s heart swelled with love.
“Hey, sweetie! How are you doing?” her mom asked, her voice warm and comforting.
Annabel hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. “I’m doing great, Mom. Just busy with school and stuff.”
Her mom sensed something was off, but she didn’t push the issue. “Okay, dear. Just be careful and take care of yourself. We miss you here.”
Annabel felt a pang of guilt for not telling her mom the truth, but she didn’t want to worry her. “I will, Mom. I miss you too. Can I talk to Dad?”
Her dad got on the phone, and they chatted for a bit about school and life in general. Annabel avoided mentioning Titi or the bullying, sticking to safer topics.
As they wrapped up the call, Annabel felt a sense of relief. She had kept her secret safe, but a part of her wished she could confide in her parents. Maybe someday she would find the courage to tell them everything.
Just then, Sophia walked back into the room, a concerned look on her face. “Hey, Annabel. How are you doing? You seem a bit down.”
Annabel sighed, feeling a mix of emotions. “I’m just stressed, Sophia. School and stuff.”
Sophia nodded understandingly. “I get it. But hey, we’re in this together, okay? We’ll face Titi and whatever comes next, together.”
Annabel nodded, feeling a sense of gratitude towards Sophia. She couldn’t wait for the holidays to come – just two weeks away. She sighed and laid down on her bed, feeling the softness of the pillow beneath her head.
As she drifted off to sleep, Annabel’s mind wandered to all the things she would do during the break. She would spend time with her family, catch up on her favorite books, and maybe even start a new hobby.
Two weeks couldn’t come soon enough. Annabel was ready for a break from the drama and stress of school. She was ready to recharge and come back stronger than ever.
As she slept, Sophia watched over her, a gentle smile on her face. She knew Annabel was strong, but she also knew she needed support. And Sophia was there to provide it, every step of the way.
To be continued……
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Story by Vivi
