The Winner

After few days we got a notice, the notice was that everyone are compulsory to participate in story writing competition. The competition was between whole school except the juniors did not have the competition. The moral was given one day ahead. I went home and thought about the competition. I just thought I will do okay as usual. The next day competition was held.

We were given a whole day and we could sit wherever we wanted and write the story. Before competition started, Alice told me, "Sarah, do you know Girl Captain and Boy Captain did not have to participate in the competition. How lucky both of them." I could see a flash of jealousy in her eyes just for a small moment. For a moment, I thought how lucky they are. But again I thought optimistically and said that well the ones who are participating can gain knowledge and experience but not them.

We sat on the garden and started writing. After the competition ended everyone's stories were collected. The next day everyone was at the hall for the announcement of the winners. The teacher responsible for the story writing competition then announced the winners. The teacher started from backwards. The second and third position both were not from our class. Well, as we had Girl Captain and Boy Captain, we had heard the rumor before that the Winner was from our class. Everyone thought it was Alice. Some of them even congratulated her beforehand and asked for treat. But I did not say anything because it was not announced. So, when the winner's name was going to be announced the teacher said it was from our class. I saw Alice getting ready to go to stage. Tyler and Tanie was on stage standing. They also had seen that Alice was going to walk forward, as soon as she took a step ahead, the announcer's voice which announced the winner's name stopped her. The winner was none other than me.

When I was in home thinking about competition at first I had thought I will just do as always. But I do not know what stroke my mind, I wanted to win the competition. So, I reviewed many stories from net and during the competition I knew I made the best one. But I was not so confident also because I thought anyone else could have done better than me. Therefore, after hearing my name, I felt a little sad for Alice but happy as my hard work paid off and I walked upon the stage. I could see Tyler was smiling. Maybe he was happy because Alice did not win and she even was ready to go to stage before. I received my certificate and a small prize.

Then, the teacher asked me to read my story in front of everyone as he said it was really impressive. So, I could not deny. Tyler came forward and handed me a mic. Our hands brushed. He smiled to me and slowly said, "Congratulations". I could feel butterflies in my belly. I felt as if it had been years that he had not talked to me properly and that one word was enough to make me happy. I whispered slowly, "Thank you." Then, I read my essay after I finished I could hear a big round of applause for me. However when I saw Alice, I felt like she was still shocked, anyway she clapped for me. In classroom everyone congratulated me. Alice smiled at me and congratulated me. After school Alice and I went to our favorite snack place to have snack and returned home.

After that day, maybe we were much focused on studies, we stayed together and had fun together, but I felt as if Alice started keeping secrets with me. But maybe it was just my illusion. However, we did not make each other uncomfortable and enjoyed each other's company and forgotten about that thing very soon.

One day, our school held a charity event. The school was open for anyone to come in. Mainly children from an orphanage was invited. Others were also invited if they wanted to donate or help. There was also dance performances held. However, the music group was free and we had to work. Alice and I were just talking to some kids, while our teacher came and scolded us. "There are so many works pending. If you do not have anything then go and help in canteen and food distribution." We were startled at first and we obeyed went.

Then, I and Alice got really busy with works. It was really tiring. Soon, the program ended and as the school had prepared food for everyone. We took our food and as the canteen was packed we thought of going to eat in class. When we just reached the door, we could see few of our friends there. When I saw a girl sitting next to Tyler very close, I felt my heart heavy. When I just grabbed Alice's hand and was going to walk away from there to another any class, Samaira called us in. We could not say “No” so we went. After we entered, Samaira introduced us to that girl. She said she was Tyler's girlfriend, Diana. We greeted each other. I asked Samaira what they were doing here, then she said, "We were here whole day. We wanted to have chat with Diana. We stayed here and had fun. What about you guys?" When I heard this suddenly I felt angry.

Alice and I were working so much as there were no many people helping and what, they were here having fun whole day. However I had a normal expression on my face and said, "We were just volunteering." Alice and I sat at the last bench. Tanie was not in the class. Maybe she was busy with other works. I remembered that Diana was Tyler's girlfriend before also. Many thoughts crossed my mind like if they had never broke up or if they got together again. The couple was feeding each other. They really looked great together. They sat so close to each other. Diana was really beautiful. My eyes were wet but I controlled myself and tried to finish my food fast so that we can get out of that room as soon as possible. Alice was observing me. She may have understood what I felt so she patted my hand slowly.

We did not speak a word and finished the food and went out. Then, Alice finally spoke up. "How can they just enjoy like that? Why did that teacher see just us? We worked hard so much and the food was for the ones who worked hard not for them who gossiped all day." I nodded and said, "Yes, that's not fair. But let's leave it now. Everything already ended. It's not like we can complain to anyone. Even if we complained we do not have any proof. And I do not want Tyler to face problem too." Alice said, “Oh my god, how can you still think about Tyler. He already has a girlfriend. You should just move on now." I said with a sad expression in my face, “I know he has a girlfriend. But my feelings are just not ending. I know he will never be mine. But now I have less than a year that I can see him. So, I will like him and protect him if I can even being far from him." Alice sighed. Then, we went back home. That night, although I was tired from the work I did today, I could not sleep and I cried very much because I could not end my feelings for him.

DEAR READERS, THANK YOU SO MUCH, FOR READING THIS NOVEL. WELL, WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK? ALTHOUGH ALICE CONGRATULATED SARAH AND WENT FOR SNACK, WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THEIR RELATION IN FUTURE. COMMENT BELOW. JUST A SMALL QUESTION TO KNOW YOU EVERYONE'S VIEWS. ;)