"Dein! Hurry!" I quickly scribbled the last words on my note and slammed it closed. After shoving my notes in my bag I immediately ran towards Cynah and she grabbed my hand. We looked at each other and smirked. We know we're thinking the same thing.

"1...2..3!"

"Girls! Don't run in the hallway!" I heard a teacher scream, I looked at her direction and made a peace sign, she just sighed and shook her head. Cynah looked at me and we both burst in laughter. Who said school is boring? Psh

"I can see it already!" I heard Cynah say and my eyes went where she's looking. The shop! Yes!

We quickly went there and as soon as we got inside both my hands collapsed on my knees as I tried to catch my breath. I feel so exhausted!

"No time to rest." I heard Cynah said and felt her hand grab me. I groaned in frustration and just let her drag me along the pastry displays beside the counter.

"Are there still moon cakes left?" Cy asked the man on the counter. He nodded, I can feel my eyes twinkling and mouth watering. Wait for me, my moon cake!

"Two please" She said and the man took our order.

"You two are lucky, there's only two left." The two of us sighed in relief, our efforts didn't go to waste!

He gave us our orders and we took a seat outside the shop because it's quite crowded inside. We both took our forks and looked at each other as we both tried the first bite. This has already become our habit whenever we eat our moon cake, I know, it's weird.

"Mmm! Wahhhh! It's sooo delicious!" I can't help but exclaim.

"One moon cake isn't enough!" Cy whined and I can totally relate to what she feels. This is the only close shop that sells moon cake so we have to always hurry because people are also lining up for it.

"I know..." we sadly looked at each other and both sighed.

After we finished eating we both parted ways, Cy lives in the opposite direction so we always go home separately. I called the driver and slumped on the car seat as soon as I got inside. I feel tired and sleepy already, but the moon cake is worth it!

"Are you alright young miss?" the driver asked and I nodded.

"Just a bit tired. We should quickly go home, I want to sleep already." he nodded and we went home.

-The next morning-

"Morning Cy!" I greeted her as soon as I saw her from the entrance. She looked at me and waved.

"Morning too young miss!" She joked. I shook my head at what she called me and took my seat.

"Young miss? Really?" I said and she laughed.

Our eyes went on the door when the teacher walked in. The class immediately shut their mouth.

"Okay guys, go back to your seats!" She announced and students went back to their seats. She then turned to the black board and started writing something.

I took out my notes and put them on the table. I was about to take my pen when I saw a hand take my notes and purposely drop it on the floor along.

"Oops" I looked up to see and saw that it's Freya. The girl who hates me for 'I don't know' reason. I

I rolled my eyes at her and just picked up my supplies. While picking up she stepped on my hand and walked towards her seat. That! Ugh! I really really want to try my taekwondo skills on her but I also really don't want to get in trouble.

I massaged my hand to ease the pain. That really hurts!

Deep breaths Dein, ignore. People like that shouldn't waste your time.

I forced a smile and just acted like nothing happened. My eyes went to Cy and she mouthed 'something wrong'. I shook my head and smiled. She nodded and smiled back. She'll turn monster again if she knew Freya did something.

Time flew very slowly and it's lunch time. We went to the cafeteria to get food, we usually don't eat there but because it wasn't crowded, we decided to stay.

We sat on one of the vacant seats that is located quite far from others. We prefer a peaceful environment when eating, but it seems like 'peace' doesn't want to stay for a long time.

I was about to take a mouthful of food when someone knocked over my tray of food. And guess who did it? Yeah, Freya. I looked at her with a blank expression and she just smirked, does she think she's cool or something? How immature and childish.

"Yah! You!!" Cy was about to throw punches on her so I quickly grabbed her hand and stopped her. I really do want to punch her face but I also don't want trouble. I gave a look on Cy to stop and she gave a confused expression.

I heard Freya 'tsked' as she left along with her toads.

"What's wrong with you? You should've kicked her and punched her to death!" Cy exclaimed and I sighed. There she goes, going wild.

"It's better to keep off trouble Cy, just ignore her." I said and she tsked. I know she understands that I don't want to make any bad records in school that's why I always try to stay out of trouble. I still do fun things at school though but I know my limit. Also, I don't want any stain in my reputation.

"Wait here i'll just get another set of food." I said and she nodded. I stood up and made my way to the counter.

After getting my food I went back to our table and saw Cy busy texting. I casually sat and took a bite on the fries while looking at her.

"Who are you texting?" I can't help but ask when I noticed her hands are typing so fast.

She looked at me and put her phone back in her pocket.

"Just some guy, he got the wrong number and he started to talk nonsense stuff." She said, I just nodded.

"I saw it too! The slap was so intense!"

"Yeah yeah, I can almost see a red handprint on her cheek!" we all bursted laughing as he acted out the scene on the viral video. A video clip from a drama is currently trending because of the savage and comedic act, now they are all talking about it in my class.

"You should become an actor Miles! I swear you will pass!" one of my classmates interjected while laughing, laughter followed from the circle because of his remark.

The whole class was laughing hard and the atmosphere was full of good vibes. I swear, school isn't boring when you have these kinds of friends.

I heard the door opened and I saw Cy coming in. I quickly waved my hand at her and grinned, she gave also out a little smile as a return. But I noticed something was off to her, she looks sluggish.

She made her way to her seat to leave her bag then came to our location.

"What are you guys laughing at?" Cy asked as she sat along the circle.

"You know, the video that's trending right now, the slapping scene." Miles answered.

"Ahh.." Cy answered and sat on her seat.

"You still haven't watched it?" Cy smiled awkwardly.

"No," she answered.

"Oh...you should watch it." Cy just nodded.

She does look different today but I can't point out what it is.

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I was busy scribbling on my notes when I saw one of Freya's toads approaching. She walked towards me and it looked like she wanted to say something. What's wrong with this toad?

"Freya wants you on the rooftop, she said it's something important." she whispered.

"If this is one of your schemes, i'm not going." I said directly and she shook her head no making me feel confused. Is this her act or not?

"You should go, she's waiting." She said and left me just watching her leave the room...

Should I go?

Nah...

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So I still decided to go since I'm curious and the toad seems serious. I'm guessing this might be one of their immature pranks again but I'm bored so might as well ride with it.

When I opened the door, I saw Freya. She looked at me and I couldn't figure out her expression. She looks anxious and disturbed. Why does her expression look constipated, now, this isn't something you see on a daily basis.

She came towards me and my eyes widened when she grabbed my hands all of a sudden. What with her?! I looked at her and her eyes looked at me as if pleading. Wait- what? Pleading...?

"You didn't tell Cynah that you're here right?" she asked nervously.

"No, why?" She's acting so weird, like very very weird.

She released a sigh and suddenly held both of my shoulders. I can't help but look at her weirdly, what is her deal?

"My father works under Cynah's family and when she knew my father worked under them she made me do things, but now she's gone too far. I-I can't do what she's asking." I look at her weirdly, do what?

"What do you mean? She made you do what?" I asked. She stared at me for a while and she took a deep breath.

"She's the one who made me do those things I did to you." I blinked multiple times at her to check if i'm hallucinating.

"Have you gone totally dumb? Gosh" I was about to leave when she suddenly grabbed my hand.

"Believe me! Cynah isn't what you think she is! She's jealous of you, that's why she wants to destroy you! And now she's asking me to push you on this rooftop and kill you! B-But....I-I can't!!" She shouted and I looked at her like she's crazy. I tried to remove her hand but her grip is too strong.

What nonsense is she saying? She must have lost her mind. Cynah is literally my best bud.

"If you don't believe me, here! Read all her messages!" She said and handed me her phone. I cautiously took it and looked at it.

Everything Freya did was in the messages...everything.

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[If you don't want your father to lose his job, push her off the rooftop.]

[Don't worry you won't take responsibility.]

Is this a prank or something?

I looked at Freya and she nodded "See? She's a monster Dein!" she said.

"Who are you calling a monster?" a voice suddenly erupted and it was so familiar that I can't believe it.

"C-Cynah!" Freya said surprised.

"Why aren't you doing what I told you to do?" I looked at Cynah. She looked relaxed and her expression, it's the first time I'm seeing this side of her.

She looks different.

"So it's true?" She looked at me and her eyes went on the phone in my hand.

"Oh so you read it? Good, I won't have any problem explaining now since Freya...already said everything." my fist clenched, I tried my best to stay calm. So this is the true Cynah?

"Why are you doing this?" She looked at me and rolled her eyes. She walked towards me and pushed my shoulder with her pointing finger.

"Of course because you.....you shouldn't have existed in this world. I'm just doing time a favor, you'll die anyways I might as well just quicken it, right?" She said and laughed like a psycho.

W-what?

"You think i'm jealous of you? Ha! Of course not! I'm just taking what's mine, if you didn't exist then I would've been the one living your life!" she shouted and I flinched and stumbled when she pushed my shoulder again but this time her hand.

"You're crazy..."

She didn't say anything and she stared at me then she started laughing.

"I'm not crazy!" She shouted and I saw that she was about to push me. My eyes widened in realization when I saw my feet were already near the edge.

Her hand was about to push me again but I couldn't move and my mind went blank. I just closed eyes tightly as I felt hands push me.

"AAHHHHH!!"

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W-what?

Shouldn't I be falling right now...?

I opened my eyes and saw the rough greyish ground. What happened?

T-then...who screamed?

"Someone fell!!"

"Oh my gosh! Call the ambulance!"

"Someone call the teachers!!!"

Trembling, I slowly looked down.

I-It's Freya!!!

I looked at Cynah and our eyes met, she shrugged then smirked as if it wasn't a big deal.

"Looks like you killed someone." she said, smirking. She turned around, picked the phone on the ground and left casually

"W-what....?"

That was the beginning of my catastrophe...

"Y-yes ma'am, Dein is my best friend but...I can't l-lie!"

"I-I saw it with my two eyes, Dein pushed Freya..."

"She must've revenged because Freya bullied her, but that's too much."

"I heard Freya's 50:50 in the hospital right now."

"Yeah, she's in a coma..."

"Wow, how did she make me believe that she's actually nice."

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"Miss Dein Malfein, the committee agreed upon your expulsion...."

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A loud thud erupted in the small corners of the room.

"Ouch! Argh!" Dein's hand went to her head and rubbed it to ease the pain. She glared at the bed and stood up to kick it.

"Stupid bed" she muttered as she continued to glare at it.

After accusing the bed she went to her kitchen, she opened the small fridge to look for food. Only to see nothing but cold water. She smacked her forehead and groaned in frustration.

"Why did I forget to stop by in the market yesterday?" She sighed and looked around her small kitchen. The room she has been renting is quite small so her kitchen only consists, a small fridge, stove and small run down cabinets for storage.

She rummaged through the cabinets and managed to find a single pack of ramen noodles. She smiled and kissed the pack out of happiness.

After eating, she took a bath and prepared for work. She's been working as a part time self defense instructor for years. With the help of some of her friends, she managed to get in the job and because of her work she managed to support her studies and got a business degree, though graduating with flying colors, finding a job is still hard. Because nowadays, monetary transactions, connections and others, do the work.

Locking the door she went straight to the building where she's working. The building is four stories and it is quite popular among young students who want to learn self defense.

"Morning Dein!" her co-workers greeted and she smiled at them and greeted back. Everyone in the workplace is nice. Moreover, her boss is nice too that's why she managed to stay on this job for a long time.

Dein went straight to the girl's locker to change clothes when she heard a voice.

"Still haven't found a job?" Dein looked where the voice came from, it was Hera, one of her co-instructors.

Dein sighed before answering "Nope" she felt a hand pat her shoulder.

"It's fine, be positive, maybe one day someone will recognize that great brain of yours." Hera said comforting Dein.

"Hope so" Dein answered.

"Don't worry i'll notify you if I find a place in a company."

"Thanks Hera." Hera just nodded.

"Okay then time to work!" She cheered and Dein smiled.

Hours passed and Dein is already bathing in sweat. She's teaching batches of kids and she needs to do demonstrations and teach them the right position individually.

"That's all for today." She announced as she wiped her sweat with a grey towel.

Dein walked tiredly towards the locker room to freshen up and change clothes for the next batch of kids. Their locker room has a showering room and a CR so it's quite convenient. She stopped on her tracks and stared at the mirror. Suddenly the dream she had in the morning popped up.

Her hands clenched and she stared at her reflection. A smirk rose to her lips.

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"Okay good job everyone! Remember to rest!" Dein said and everyone clapped. The students bid their goodbye and Dein sat on the bench and grabbed her water bottle.

She's already done for the day and wants to go home now to rest, but remembered that she needs to stop by at the market to buy food so she grabbed her bag and stuffs. She bid goodbye to her co-workers and left the building.

It's getting dark and Dein is just walking slowly due to tiredness. She just wants to lay in the bed already.

While walking in the alley something caught Dein's attention.

"Get out!" a guy that looked like a gangster said as he kicked the tire of a luxury car.

Dein's eyes got pinned at the luxurious car. Thoughts started running through her mind, is it some rich person?!

A middle aged man gets out of the driver seat and it looks like he's trying to make them go away.

Dein's forehead creased, her head is doubting whether she should help or not.

Suddenly one of the gangsters punched the middle aged man from the car. Dein's eyes darkened and she walked towards them.

"What do you think you're doing?" Dein said to the gangster. He smirked at her.

"Trying to be a hero miss? You should go before I punch that pretty face of yours" He threatened but Dein did not move an inch. Dein just smirked at the guy.

"Acting tough huh." The gangster mocked and was about to grab her hand but Dein had already sensed his attempt so she grabbed his hand and twisted it against his back. The man grunted in pain and Dein smirked.

The other members decided to attack her so she immediately let go of his hand and kick the closest guy. Due to her experience and knowledge in martial arts, she beat them up effortlessly.

"I-I know her! She's one of the martial arts instructors around this area!" one of the gangsters said and they all looked at me with eyes wide open. They started cursing and immediately stood up then ran away.

Dein looked back at the middle aged man. He is looking at her with shock written on his face.

"Mister are you alright?" Dein asked.

"Y-Yes miss, thank you!" the man answered once he snapped out of his thoughts.

Dein smiled "Okay then, I should go." Dein was about to leave when the man spoke again.

"W-wait miss! Can I ask your name?" She looked at the man confused but then smiled.

"Sorry mister, I don't give personal information easily." Dein said smiling then bowed a little before walking away.

Dein slumped on her bed right after she got home. She closed her eyes to rest but then realization hit her, she forgot to stop by the market.

"Argh! Stupid Dein!"

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"Sir the files you're asking are here." a man wearing a corporate attire said at the man in front of him sitting on a leather swivel chair.

"Give it to me." the man handed it over with a slight bow.

"You can leave." he ordered and he bowed politely before turning to leave.

The man sitting on the leather swivel chair turned the page of the file. While reading he muttered,

"Dein Malfein..."

His lips turned up as he reminisced about the scene he saw a while ago. It was unusual and interesting...