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Im overwhelmed because of the attention that I get from boys but for girls it’s different. Others want to be friends with me like masy did first. Wilder’s female friends I have been with sometimes.

I often spend time with Freeda. I used to be a group mate. First groupings with Wilder.

I found out that he has secret feelings for Toci who is his friend but he can’t say it. Afraid that they might just be friends. He is fun to be with.

Artful but kind. She is the only woman who doesn’t talk about my life with my back turned because she actually asks that question in front of me.

She gave me her number too.

From Freeda:

Fern, what happened why is this man of yours hot headed? Did you fight? Very angry in the room, just acting angry. Lovers quarrel? Oh you didn’t just give a kiss? Haha. Joke.

I laughed at what he said.

To Freeda:

He said he wants us to be legal. I still intend to introduce myself to my parents. Of course it’s embarrassing, I live there in his condo and he mostly provides what I need. Then maybe when mom finds out and I’ve moved to an apartment so there won’t be any problems.

I don’t like that. Maybe what else his parents would say to me. I tried to apply to my old job again because I was really rejected, first I need to get out of this condo and find an apartment again and live on my own because Wilder doesn’t want to let me.

Then mom doesn’t know everything yet, so maybe don’t. I will find an excuse to say. Maybe when I moved.

Freeda is the only one I can tell the things I feel right now. I’m comfortable here too. We were treated like friends and brothers even for a week. It was as if they had known each other for several years.

From Freeda: As for you, you’re still keeping it a secret from your mommy, for sure Wilder will be happy! By the way, I saw Hades here, I think he passed by.

I didn’t reply to this text anymore. I don’t want to talk about Hades. My blood just boils.

I’m vacant now that’s why I’m just hanging out here in the park. Watching the passersby.

I saw Hera and her minions. I immediately turned around and pretended to take something from the bag. I don’t want trouble. So if I can avoid it I will avoid it.

“Fertine! You didn’t say that you and Wilder were live in!” One of my classmates said. Our professor isn’t here yet, maybe it’s too late.

“Huh?” I ask here. Hoping that I heard it wrong. Freeda and I met our eyes. He is my classmate in this subject. “It’s on Facebook! You and Wilder are said to be live in and he’s the one who spends and finances you. There’s even a screenshot of a text from you! There, look at the article!” He said and took out the cell phone in front of me. Freeda came to me. I read what was there on the cell phone.

Villacorta Heir, Wilder Villacorta lives in with Fertine Weiler, a nerd turned slut.

Avvoeto the source. The Villacorta Heir, Wilder Villacorta lives in with his rumored girlfriend Fertine Weiler. He helped her change her look, bought her everything she wanted. Even her clothes and pays her for staying with him. They are both seen locking lips at a restaurant in Palawan.

Here is the message of Fertine Weiler to Masy Awaapp. A sunset from the Ateneo and friend of Fertine.

He said he wants us to be legal. I still intend to introduce myself to my parents. Of course it’s embarrassing, I live there in his condo and he mostly provides what I need. Then maybe when mom finds out and I’ve moved to an apartment so there won’t be any problems.’

This concludes that the mother of Fertine Weiler does not know that her daughter is living together with a Villacorta Heir. But one thing is uncertain. We don’t really know Fertine Weiler. Who is she?

My hand was shaking while reading it. I’m cold.

“Oh Diba! Antaray huh! You didn’t even say that you live in and you went to Palawan so maybe you left what? I really didn’t know you were like that.” It said more.

The other girls have gathered.

How did this happen? Why did everyone come out? Even in public! I’m sure it’s all over the internet and other places with mobile phone and computer access.

What was written there kept spinning in my brain.

I hung up the phone and Freeda took it. “F-fertine… Here’s a screenshot, text it to me.” She said with worried eyes.

Yes. That’s a screenshot of my text to him, but how did it get there?

“Hmp! Fertine, you’re in the middle of nowhere! Nerd, even a nerd when you just kissed Wilder!” My ears perked up when I heard that.

“Hey bitch! You shut your fucking mouth. You’re just gossiping! You don’t know what happened!” Freeda’s defense.

“What’s wrong? It’s obvious that something happened to her! That’s why she still has legs and a sexy style. Why are you afraid that Wilder will leave you?! Hmp! For sure she’ll leave you. Look at the scandal you’ve caused. Pokpok kamanan By the way, maybe that was your job at the club before, right? You are not even ashamed of your parents. Do they know you’re a punk? Or maybe like mother like daughter?” He mocked.

I clenched my fists. I’ve had enough with every nonsense she’s talking. I tried to be cool. But its not working.

I will not forget what he said. My palm wanted to land on his mouth as he chattered.

I grabbed her hair tightly. “Whooo! Go! Go! Go ahead and tweak it!” Our classmates cheered. It also ruffled my hair and tweaked me.

I have a ponytail so it’s hard to adjust but what he’s doing is painful because he’s digging his nails into my head. I remembered what he said again and had the strength to hit my head against him.

Chapter 39

He groaned in pain and the class cheered. Even though it was painful, I came to her and grabbed her long hair one by one. I raised its head. He held my hand.

“See? Behavior is difficult.” He didn’t really stop, gaga continued to speak. I cupped her face and dug my nails into her cheeks just enough for her to feel my anger at her. I didn’t say anything all I could think about is to hurt her.

I was startled by the pain of someone pulling me out. Pain shot through my neck because that’s when Carla got out of my arms. It slapped me. I saw Freeda’s attendance and also tweaked Carla. I slapped her too.

Until his friends joined and Freeda crowded us. I didn’t touch the scratch because of the annoyance I was feeling. No one spares us. Instead they cheered even more, they circled around us as if they were watching a duel. The back end of the table hit with the force of the push. I saw Freeda fall on the floor.

One of Carla’s friends ran at her but she didn’t resist or move. I attended it and pushed the woman who was running after him.

“What is happening here?!!!” Our professor who just arrived shouted loudly, I didn’t pay attention to that because Freeda wasn’t moving anymore! Just what happened?! I gently hit his cheek to try to wake him up.

“Ms. Weiler what are you doing? Why are you hitting Ms. Villareal’s cheek?” This is a curious question.

“Sir, it was Fertine who started the fight! He pulled my hair for no reason! I just kept quiet in my seat but he became aggressive.” I heard Carla’s apology.

“Sir, Villareal is not moving anymore!” shouted one.

“Take that to the Clinic.” I was about to follow the one who raised and supported Freeda with… “Ms. Weiler stay here inside!”

“But Sir Freed needs me—”

“You’re the one to blame for why he behaved like that! It’s me oh.. you have scratches! It’s a good thing I didn’t pass out from the force of your tweaking and slapping me.”

He extended his arm with a small scratch, only two of them were small.

“Is that true?! I can’t believe you Ms. Weiler went to Dean’s office?” This is my order. I can see Carla grinning at me. It’s great for hand washing! As if he was stuck in the situation but the truth is that he started it all!

When the professor turned to him, suddenly his pitying face returned. “Sir, he is the one who started it all! What’s going on-“

“Now, Ms. Weiler! You might want to lose your scholarship too if you don’t stop answering.” I reluctantly turned back.

I can not do anything.

“Ms. Adviento, have your wound treated at the Clinic.” I heard the professor say to Carla.

The other class is also outside our room. I heard whispers.

“Is it true that they are live in?”

“Yes, we even went to bed!”

“Oh so Fertine is really flirty.”

“Yes, that’s why he looked so angry when you told Carla that he was a hit. It’s true that he’s angry.”

“You thought that Wilder spent money there! You know who’s beautiful! He’s a nerd!”

“Shit nerd.” Laughter was the last thing I heard before being taken out of there.

I feel weak and tired.

I walk towards the Deans Office.

“I can’t believe you Ms. Weiler. What is spreading now on social media? So irresponsible. Aren’t you a scholar of this school? Why is it like this now? You brought disgrace to this school! You hurt your classmates for no reason! What is happening to you? Earth on Fertine come on! Speak up!” The Dean continued his sermon.

Im too tired to even process everything. I’m very tired..

“What has your tongue been cut off Ms. Weiler?!”

“Even if I tell the truth, you won’t believe me.”

“What! You’re really getting into my nerves!”

I didn’t speak. It looked at me.

“Get out now! You are suspended for 1 week.” She said firmly.

I didn’t complain or anything. I left that office quietly.

I walked towards the hallway. I went straight to the lady’s bathroom and after I closed it, I slowly sat down on the floor. The tears I’ve been holding back are coming out. I covered my mouth so no one could hear me cry.

I can’t believe this is all happening now. Chest pain. My heart seems to be breaking with what is happening.

Tears continue to fall from my eyes. I tried to stand up but in the end I crawled towards the mirror and got strength to stand up with the help of the sink. I need to get my shit together.

I opened the faucet and washed my face.

I take a deep breath. I even left my cellphone in the classroom.

I’ll look for Wilder first, I’m sure he’s also aware of the spreading issue.

After I came out of the bathroom, I saw Masy and Hera laughing. While holding the familiar cellphone. I approached there.

“Oh hello there, Fertine? How is being an online star? Is it fun?” Hera laughed mockingly. My eyes shifted to masi. It’s smiling gently

“Hi, Fertine, how are you?” She sweetly asked.

The screenshot source is from Masy Awaapp, that’s her! I looked down at the cellphone in his hand.

It was Freeada’s phone! “Why are you holding Freeda’s phone, Masy?” I asked in shock.

I look at Hera and Masy. “Did you have anything to do with everything that happened?!” I shouted at her.

“Oh calm down. We had something to do but not everything that happened. Did we know that you would fight with Carla and Freeda would faint!” He laughed as if the words coming out of his mouth were normal.

“Your faces are so thick! What did I do to you?! Why did you do this?!” I was able to scream even though I was getting weak.