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After that day, Sarah and her lackeys gave
me space.
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Michelle wasn’t exactly friendly, but she
quietly peeled my shrimp when we ate, and
silently helped me carry my packages from
the mailroom.
I’ve never had true friends, so when Michelle
was nice to me, I was especially drawn to her.
She was always there for me, no matter what
I needed.
But sometimes her stare felt like it was more
than just a roommate or friend.
It was… like she was my protector.
The class meeting was coming up, and Sarah,
knowing I was running for class rep, couldn’t
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“I think you should just give up now, you know? Class rep is not for just anybody.”
“Wouldn’t want you to lose and try to jump
off the roof again.”
I didn’t even look at her. “Get lost.”
Michelle had just returned with my
assignments and speech.
Sarah pounced, “Running errands for our little
rich miss now?”
“Michelle, don’t take it the wrong way, but
you’re always doing everything she asks. She
treats you like a servant. Typical rich girl.”
Michelle acted like she didn’t hear her, and
placed my assignments on my desk. “500.”
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“Got it.
I instantly transferred the money and kissed
Michelle on the cheek, “Thanks, babe.”
Sarah’s eyes widened, and Tiffany, who had
just finished printing out things for her,
looked upset.
If anyone here was the rich one, it was Sarah.
Tiffany and Jessica were her go–fers. They
got her food, took her packages, printed her
stuff.
But she wouldn’t even pay for their iced
coffee.
Even her campaign speech was written by
Tiffany.
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Tiffany wanted to be a class rep. But she had
stage fright, so she was stuck doing the dirty
work for Sarah.
Sarah, seeing Tiffany, suddenly got
uncomfortable.
She hugged Tiffany and said she’d buy her a
drink tomorrow.
Michelle handed me my speech. “How’s it
going? You feeling confident?”
“Yeah, I’m not gonna let those who don’t
deserve it take this position.”
I put emphasis on the words “don’t deserve
it.”
Sarah glared at me. Tiffany looked thoughtful.
く
“That’s not something you need to worry
about. You’re definitely not going to get it,
just wait and see.”
Sarah said and slammed the door shut behind
her.
“Why is she so sure you won’t win? You think
she’s gonna try to sabotage you?” Michelle
asked, frowning.
“Let her try.” I casually stapled my speech
together.
I wasn’t the pushover I was before.
