The Downsides Of Popularity ✓

Chapter 14

LIFE ISN'T FAIR.

EVER SINCE I was a child, I've faced this same problem time and time again. Every time I get angry or shout at someone, I start to cry. I can't even express my anger without having tears roll down my cheeks showcasing how weak I truly am.

And here I am, crying in front of the running faucet in my bathroom. I decide to change out of my clothes and take a warm shower. When I'm out of the shower, I change into my pyjamas and start to comb my hair.

I suck at being a girlfriend.

Utkarsh was right. What happened between him and Kriti is none of my concern but I guess, I just wanted to know whether he had a girlfriend before me. Now, I wonder whether he would even want to be with me if I wasn't popular.

Would he still care? Or would he just consider me a stone in this ocean of people he meets every day?

I keep the comb on the counter and look in the mirror which makes me almost jump out of my skin as I see Ms Walker's reflection.

'Oh sorry dear, I didn't mean to startle you,' she says in a sweet, calm manner.

'It's alright,' I reassure her as I turn around and head towards the bed. I lie on my stomach, on the white comforter. To be honest, I don't want to talk to anyone at the moment. The argument with Utkarsh is still playing on repeat in my head and I just want to drown in utter silence for a couple of hours.

'Is everything alright dear?'

'I had a fight with Utkarsh,' I say as I turn over and face the ceiling.

'Oh, it happens dear. When you're in love, you tend to fight sometimes. But it'll get better soon enough,' Ms Walker says as she sits down on the edge of the bed, beside my legs.

'I- I'm not sure if I'm in love with him. It's too soon to judge.'

'You'll have all the time in the world to figure it out if you keep the wish,' Ms Walker says and I immediately get up and sit cross-legged on the bed.

'It's been a week! I almost forgot!' I say as I remember the deal about her making me popular for a week and afterwards, I'll have to decide whether to keep the wish or not.

'Yes, dear. The time has come. I think you want to keep the wish-', I interrupt my Guardian witch 'cause I'm unsure of whether or not I want to be popular for the rest of my life.

Being in Ms Popular's shoes for a week? Seems okay, but for my whole life? I'm not so sure. This entire week has been so stressful for me with the never-ending notifications that need answering, responsibilities that never stop coming, private moments being posted all over the Internet and then, getting bullied by two seniors for dating the popular guy.

'I don't think I can be the popular girl for another second of my life...'

'Why not?', Ms Walker asks, concerned.