The Hidden World- Zanthia

Chapter 2: An Embarassing Incident..

I and Vicki reached school quickly as it was only a few minutes away from our neighbourhood. Vicki lived near my neighbourhood and we both usually walk to school together.

We entered school and went to take our schedules for the year. I tapped the desk and asked for our schedules. The person sitting there handed it over to us.

Vicki and i immediately matched our schedules. She had most of the classes with me except for maths and biology. Great!i have to be alone in the two subjects i hate the most. I sighed heavily. Vicki said "Don't be so sad Rendi. I am sure you will be alright".
I mock glared at her and said " How many times have i told you to not call me Rendi!"

" Well you can't blame me. The first time you told me your name i only heard Rendi. Not my fault you were so shy and soft-spoken."

I huffed like a child and got quiet. Suddenly, a shrill sound rang in my ears. It was the bell for the first class. I and Vicki quickly ran to our first class which was History. Mr Higgs taught us history. We reached class just a few seconds before the final bell rang. We both sat quickly on a seat and took out our books. Just a few moments later Mr Higgs entered and started teaching.

And just like that other classes too got over. Now it was time for Art. I loved painting and singing. So i was quite excited for class. As today was the first day Ms Linns our art teacher allowed us to paint anything we want.

Just as i was going to start painting i saw who had just entered the class. It was Rachel one of the girls who for some reason hated me and was always trying to get me in trouble.
She saw me and glared. I grimaced and went back to painting. She took her place in front of the canvas and started painting. She was a red head and had brown eyes. Even though she was not good in studies she was brilliant at singing. I felt she hated me because last year i won the singing contest held by our school and she didn't. I felt sad that something like competition had ruined our chances of being friends. I knew that she was very faithful to all her friends.

Just as i was finishing my painting Ms Linns came over and saw my painting. She appreciated my painting which was of a beautiful landscape. I thanked her politely and completed it just in time. The bell rang shrilly and i got up gathering my things. Just as i was leaving something knocked into me and i felt something wet slide on my uniform. I glanced down and to my horror i saw paint all over. I looked up to see Rachel smiling evilly " I am so sorry Aura. I was in a hurry and didn't see you there".

Everyone in the class started laughing at me. I was feeling very humiliated and embarrassed. I quickly got up and rushed to the washroom. I locked the door. I felt tears slid down my face as i cried quietly.

"Aura! Aura, are you here? "
I heard someone calling me worriedly.  Not just someone it was Vicki.
" I know you are in there Aura. Please answer me."
I stayed quiet and didn't answer.
"Look if you don't answer then I'll crawl under the door and come inside."
I quickly wiped my tears and opened the door. I knew that Vicki meant what she said and would do it too.
She hugged me and said "Look Aura you know that she is just jealous of you. Don't mind her. Just ignore her tactics. I know you are a very strong girl. Come on now lets get to class. I don't want to get detention. Do you?"
"No"i replied.
We both came out of the washroom.
She said "You know i have a good idea to put a frog in her lunch box. I wonder how she'll react. What do you think?"
I laughed at her comment. Even though Vicki had quite crazy ideas she always made me laugh. She was the bestest friend anyone could wish for.

And just like that the day ended and soon i was sleeping on my bed as usual. I fell asleep thinking that maybe tomorrow would be a better day.

Little did i know that i would be getting quite a shock tomorrow.
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Hey! I hope you all liked the chapter.