The Secret We Kept (Sample)

Chapter 3

This whole freaking week has been the worst week of my life. For starters, after my little fight with Veronica, we were both banned from doing any of the activities for the rest of the week. But come to find out, Veronica snitched and told her parents. Since her parents are powerful and she is dating Anthony, she didnt get in trouble for what she did. So, she got to do all the activities, plus make my life a living hell along with her parents. I guess she sent them pictures of the damages I caused and they wanted me expelled from the school. The only reason why I didnt get expelled was because there were witnesses that saw what Veronica has done and she left burn marks on me. That was boiling hot soup, fresh out the pot, so my skin is red and blistering. I took pictures of the damages she caused to me just in case they wanted to go to court. I was kicked out the cabin and placed in a tent a few feet away from the girls cabin. The whole week I was freezing outside in a tent just because Veronicas parents told the teachers to do that. I had to wash up in the lake when no one was around.

Now, I know you guys are probably wondering how all this happen and how come nobody did anything, well I will tell you. For one, her god father is the principal and second money talks. Anyway, back to my terrible week. Veronica has really been torturing me the whole time as well. Shes been putting stuff in my tent, taking things, making me late for events, and causing scenes. You know how many days I went hungry because she felt like I was a threat to her life, so I couldnt go into the cafeteria. I asked some of the teachers if they could bring me food out they said no. My friends snuck me some things but not much. They eventually got caught and got in trouble for that. She put ants all over my sleeping bag and just ruined me. So my life has been crazy. Like right now, we are all sitting at a campfire listening to scary stories, singing, and roasting marshmallows. I am sitting next to my friends, while Veronica and her friends sit across from us. Anthony is sitting next to her not talking and just staring at the fire in deep thought. I always wonder why such a nice guy like Anthony ends up with a demon like Veronica. He is too sweet and nice to her. I can tell he has the kindest heart and would give the shirt off his back to someone in need if needed. I just dont see how he ended up with Veronica. I feel like she will poison him and ruin him, poor Anthony. Feeling my gaze, Anthony looks up and locks eyes with me before smiling. Smiling, I shyly wave at him before tuning into the conversation my friends are having. Finding out they arent talking about anything but clothes and boys I turn back towards Anthony.

Okay, lets share what we have enjoyed on this trip? Mrs. McCoy said getting everyones attention. Who want to go first?

I will go first. Veronica said, while sitting up straight and demanding everyones attention. I enjoyed basically everything, especially winning the talent show. I am in shock. How can someone with no talent win a talent show? Also, getting to hike at night. It was really romantic. She wraps her arm around Anthony and kisses his cheek. I also enjoyed having a room to myself. I put both beds together and made a full size bed, awesome. She smirks over at me before looking back at Mrs. McCoy.

Okay, anyone else want to share? They start going around the circle letting people share what they enjoyed about the trip. A lot of people want to come back which isnt a bad idea. I wouldnt mind coming back but I would make sure that I wont be sharing a room with Veronica. Kimberly? I look over at McCoy to see what she wants.

Yes? I ask calmly.

What did you enjoy on this trip? A few people chuckle knowing dang well I didnt do anything on this trip but stay at the camp site and either, read, write, listen to music, or help cook. Then freeze my butt of in the tent I had sleep in.

Oh, so youre trying to be funny? I said getting worked up. She looks confusingly at me before looking around at everyone else.

No, Mrs. McCoy answers confusingly.