Now You See Me Carrie

Apology

One week later

Friday afternoon

A week has passed since Richmond first confronted Chris, the leader of the Ultras after he humiliated Chris and threatened them. Though he didn't mention about knowing their information as he would save it for later.

When the videos of what had happened in front of the school and that had been put up on YouTube were seen by Daniel and the Horsemen and their sons back home, they quickly showed them to their son's classmates, who on seeing the videos were all astonished to see Richmond stand up to a group of school bullies in another country, something that they never ever expected to see. Many of them had gained a lot more respect for Richmond to see him do that, especially standing up to bullies they had never seen before.

When he came into Ewen High School the following morning after the incident, Richmond was congratulated and praised by many of the other students of Ewen High School, either those who had witnessed what had taken place or those who'd seen the video or photo evidence for it afterwards. Quite a few of them had also been bullied or harassed by Chris or the other Ultras at some point during their time there, and they were all very pleased to see that someone finally had the guts to stand up to them which no one in school had ever done before.

Richmond simply accepted their praise, saying it was about time someone stood up to them. Inspired by what he had done, other students in the school, some of whom were often forced to bully people like Carrie due to peer pressure, left Carrie alone and started to stand up to Chris and the Ultras too if they ever went near them.

He and Tommy have a talk about
Sue wants to talk to Carrie. Tommy quickly said that Sue wanted to speak with Carrie an apology for the actions she had done along with Heather Shyres. Richmond agreed to him.

And so Richmond was with Carrie having a talk about Sue wanting peace between the two girls, Carrie was hesitant but reluctant to agree since she wanted to know if Sue and Heather is genuine for their apology and be the judge of it.

After that Richmond called Tommy that they will meet after class ends.

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There they saw Tommy, Sue and Heather waiting for them in the parking lot where Tommy's jeep was parked.

Richmond: Tommy, Ms. Snell and Ms. Shyres. Hope this better not be some games, it's not working for me.

Sue: (Stutters) W-we know... Tommy talked to me out of it since he became my boyfriend.

Since he became her boyfriend Tommy was steadily preventing her from bullying Carrie, she never thought of why and even put himself in danger and her friends radar was beyond her and it also strengthens their bond though the year that day, she likes Tommy because of his personality as he showed himself more she loves him.

Sue looks at Carrie with a sincere look.

Sue: Carrie, I... I wish to apologize to you from all the years that we torment you for all those years that we know each other since 1st Grade. We don't deserve your forgiveness but we are sincere of our plea for forgiveness.

Heather: She is right Carrie, after Tommy talked to us, we began to reflect and look for any reason why we even bully in the first place and we find none, we are a quite bitch to you and if you don't want to forgive us then we understand and keep our distance and even try to stop them from bullying you.

Carrie: But why? Why now? For the past 10 years, why apologise to me now?

She sniffs and glares at the two girls in front of her which makes them step back a bit.

Sue: Because we realize that...you do not deserve it Carrie we look back to our actions and all of it are for no reason other than to make you suffer, and Chris does not have such regret once in a while after I talk to her about it and she shrugged it off as if it is nothing. And besides she is no longer my friend.

Hearing that made Carrie gasp at her declaration.

Heather: She's right Chris is no longer our friend and we decided to quit from the group.

Richmond listened closely to what they are saying and looking for the truth and falseness of their words as he looked at Carrie.

Richmond: What do you think Carrie?

Carrie was silent as she listened closely of what they said whether they were sincere about apologizing to her before speaking.

Carrie: (Sniffs) I appreciate the fact that you both decided to apologise to me face to face, but before I give you my answer, I just want to say this. For all the time you and other girls in your group bullied, tormented and made me feel like I was lower than dirt were the worst years of my life! It made me feel like I was utterly worthless and didn't deserve to live! If I didn't believe that taking one's own life was a sin, then I probably would've more than likely ended my own life years ago!

Carrie screamed as she is now very emotional as tears ran down her face, much to the shock and horror of everyone else.

Richmond immediately wrapped his arms round Carrie into a hug, which she returned without hesitation and sobbed into his chest.

Sue and Heather gasped and held their hands to their mouths upon hearing this they immediately felt tears of guilt and shame begin to well up and fall from their eyes.

Carrie: But if there's one thing my faith has taught me...it's easy to hate but it's much harder to forgive. But...Sue, Heather...I forgive you. I won't trust you fully yet, but you've both got a chance to earn it. For now, you'll have my forgiveness.

And with that statement, both Sue and Heather felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from their shoulders; they hadn't gotten Carrie's trust, but now they had a chance to earn it.

Sue: Thank you, Carrie. I swear you won't regret this.

Heather: We'll do whatever it takes to earn your trust.

Carrie: Thank you.

Sue: We'll see you on Monday then and a pool volleyball lesson is coming, there would be two groupings so you'll not be alone.

Sue smiles at Carrie.

Carrie: Thanks Sue.

Richmond: Well first how about we go out for some shawarma? For celebration of course it's on me.

He had deduced that the two girls are sincere and would trust them for now.

With it they cheered a little before going for shawarma to celebrate.