At School
Principal: Ahem, Julia Simons
I was very scared
Julia: Yes Mrs Sanders
Principal: I mean what is it, whats going on with you? I can't believe that you are such a bully! You are one of the best students we have in our school and now!
Julia: But I didn't do it, I have no idea who is behind this
Principal: Okay then prove it!
Julia: How Mrs Sanders, What could I possibly do
Principal: I don't know about that but you have 48 hours or else Julia Simons you are suspended for a week or more
Julia: But Mrs Sanders
Principal: No Buts! After all, this ruins the image of our school and imagine our best student is a bully, how would that look like? What I have said is said so you can go back, please
I came out with a confused, sad, angry, disappointed face. Students look at me and make rumours and gossip out of me. The only people who believed me were Richa and Fionna
Fionna: What did she say
Richa: Nothing wrong right
Julia: I'm getting suspended in 2 days
My friends looked at me with a sad face
Richa: Oh my god
She hugged me but nobody was able to console me
Fionna: I'm very sorry Georgia must be the culprit behind this
Julia: Yes maybe I don't know
Richa: Yeah who knows girlies
But I didn't tell them that for 2 days I was given to prove my innocence because I wanted to solve this issue by not involving my friends.
Julia: So guys I might not come to school for 2 days
Richa: Why girl!!
Julia: Because I want to take a break from this issue I don't even know what to do
Fionna: If it makes you better, then we stand with your decision Julia.
Richa: Yes we stand with you!
Julia: I don't know how to thank you guys. See you after a few days!
At Home
The school bell rang, signalling the end of the day. I ran home, but I didn't let my mom know. My dad was disappointed when he found out, and I tried to sneak quickly inside my room. However, my dad caught me.
Dad: Julia, you are back! I have been informed by your principal that you have returned. They have updated me on everything that has happened.
I was nervous if my dad would trust me or not
Julia: Dad, I will take care of it. Please don't think badly about your daughter.
My mom saw us talking and she winked at me and told me some surprising encouragement
Mom: My daughter is a superhero she will prove it! I know how brave she is...
Dad: OK Julia, I trust you! Your mom and I are with you, sweetie
Fionna sent me some sweet and kind quotes to me on WhatsApp, it made me feel strong!
James
I gained confidence from my mother and was convinced that I would soon find the culprit and prove my innocence. At this point, I suspected Georgia but lacked sufficient evidence, so I turned to my trustworthy cousin James for help. James is my best and only cousin, a 23-year-old computer student at a university, who is an expert in finding scammers, hackers, and cybercriminals. He is a good human being and a great cousin.
In Call with James
Julia: Hey James, I need your help, please
James: Will be in your house in just 10 mins
That's why I said he's a good cousin. He's always there for me, and he treats me like his little sister. He's my aunt's only child.
James arrives at Julia's home
Mom: Wohooo James how are you darling, what brings you here?
James: Hey Aunt, I'm great! Julia called me for help
Mom: Alright, your favourite cookies will be upstairs in just 20 mins
James: Omg You are the best aunt anyone could ask for
James & Julia meet up
Julia: Oh my god you keep up the promises you are the best!
James: So please tell me
I explained what was happening. He listened quietly, enjoying my mom's cookies before speaking.
James: Okay 1
Julia: 1?
James: We need to collect some data ahem some spying work on Georgia
Julia: Of course then number 2?
James: Oh sure please use the bathroom
I got pissed off with his damn humour
Julia: James not that 2 I mean what's next after plan 1?
James: Oh, I knew that. Sorry, I was just messing with you. So, secondly, we need to investigate the TikTok account that posted the fake news. Lastly, we need to conclude.
Julia: Okay, can we just start it now? I'm curious and we just have 48 hrs
James: Yeah you are right, have these
He handed me a black mask
James: Now we are going to Georgia's house
I took my phone to call Fionna but James stopped me
James: No don't, nobody must know this except aunt, uncle and you!
Julia: Okay
We headed there and spied for a few minutes, but ooopsss we got caught by Georgia!!!!
Oh no, what will happen next?
Stay tuned for the next chapter!!
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Who Can It Be?
Short StoryThis is a short story. Julia Simons is a secondary school girl who is a normal school-going kid, who is good at her school and dance class. She has two best friends and a good family. Suddenly she faces some problems coming one after another which a...
