Amethyst's POV
"Haha, look, she can't even stand still like a normal person. And here, she wants to be a researcher. Pretty little researcher, huh? Leave!"
Giggles filled the hallway like someone was cracking jokes. Kids!
I decided not to pay too much attention to them. Not because I was used to getting beaten but the reason was, I am too happy today.
I am sure my research will get published. I stood up and dusted off the dirt. I mentally encouraged myself.
"I will slap them with the results," I told myself.
Everyone here knew that I don't have a family. One would think humans will have humanity and help me out but no, they really use your weakness against you.
I looked at the girl's face. She's pretty famous.
Beautiful. Had the perfect body. Good dressing sense. And a pretty smile.
I wish she smiled more.
She probably didn't like how I was looking at her face.
"Hey, look away. People like you reading in our is a disgrace to us. Who even pays your bills?"
I knew how people like her work. They hate when someone less privileged than them get to enjoy the same thing as them.
Poor girl. I wasn't her competition. Why God? You could have given me everything you have given her. I would have enjoyed my life rather than torturing people.
"I am a scholarship student," I told her with a smile.
Nope, no one's going to take away my shine. I have decided to give up on love. Career is all I have. It's a big day and no one gets to make me upset.
Come tomorrow for this privilege.
"... and I am poor. Give me a job as your Assistant. You can beat me everyday if the salary is good." I mentally added this.
If she was alone, I would have said that to her face but in front of everyone, her ego would get bruised and I don't think I'll look good with more bruises.
"I have two assignments. Complete them for me and I'll forgive you for everything," she said with an eye roll.
I should be the one rolling my eyes?
Honestly, those bullies. In what era are they living?
"Um, I can but I am poor actually. To do some research on the said topic, I would need to pay for materials online and I also have to pay electricity bill and-"
"I will pay you $500 for both the assignments but they should be completed tonight itself!" She pulled out some cash.
"Say less!" I happily walked away. I could hear the others around us talking.
"I could never. She doesn't have any self-respect." Someone was judging me but do I care?
I only got myself to take care of myself and If I can get some money for easy work then I'll take it.
One thing I loved about her is that she makes me work for her but she pays me as well. It's a win-win situation minus the kick.
It hurts a little but happiness soothes away the pain.
I wonder if things would have been different if my parents were with me.
Sadness suddenly tries to make its way back to my heart but I won't allow it today.
"I have to complete the assignments today and it's only morning. By the time I leave for home, it would be evening. Hmm, I can complete them if I stay awake at night," I unintentionally started murmuring and soon, I stopped after realizing. I am so silly, I thought.
"We should go for a movie tonight, what do you say?"
"Hm."
And just like that everything collapsed again. Stella and him. They are going to watch a movie together tonight.
She looked so happy and hugged him. Her eyes were looking at him with adoration. She really loves him.
I can never seem to hate her. If only it's a game for them. If only he wasn't serious this time either.
I hate myself. I can't bear to pull them away. They belong together.
"No, no!" I slapped my cheeks lightly.
I can't have him in my thoughts anymore. They are going to get engaged. This is wrong.
I can't remember how many times I have tried to make myself understand the same thing. This heart, it's so stubborn. So shameless.
He won't want me to have feelings for him. I have to move on. For his happiness. For Stella's happiness.
She hates me but then again, won't I hate someone if they liked my boyfriend?
How's she wrong?
"Hah. Let's go, Amethyst."
Soon I was standing in front of his room.
He won't be here alone, right? It's about a scholarship. The committee won't let him make the decisions alone as every school can only recommend two people.
I don't like him. I know he doesn't have any good intention but what other choice do I have? I have to go in.
He won't try something when they are CCTV cameras everywhere and we are at school.
I encouraged myself and knocked the door. My lips were pulled in a tight smile but my heart was beating so loudly that I could hear it.
I wanted to run away. Everything I ate so far was piling up to my throat but I had to endure. I had to take this one chance.
And the door finally opened.
"Come in," Mr. Snow said. He looked normal. I wish he's normal.
"But no one has ever complained against him, so he won't do something here, right?" I further told myself.
His body was covering everything so I couldn't see who was inside. I decided to gamble with my life.
"Yes, sir." And that's the biggest mistake of my life. Something I knew was a mistake but what else choice was there?
The door was shut off just as quickly and to my horror, no one was inside of the room other than us.
"S-sir-"
"Don't be nervous. The CCTV camera doesn't work here. Come closer."