Chapter 2

Before she could further rest, the bus stopped, inviting her to step inside. In relieve, within a minute she caught the bus and swap her card, got herself a comfortable sit near window and started collecting her breath, that's when the sky darkened, and soon, the rain began to fall, soft at first, then gazillions of rain drops falling with pitter pater sound where the rain drops painted the earth in shimmering droplets. She enjoyed the view, the rain left droplets on the glass reflecting the blur image of her smile.

Only a handful of people remained, scattered here and there as it was still early. "Ring, ring" Elena's phone buzzed, its screen lighting up with a single notification, interrupting the stillness of the moment. "Is she already there? " she asked herself, unlocking and checking the notification. Nina Forger her bestfriend had texted her. Nina Forger was a cheerful soul, widely admired for her vibrant personality and natural leadership qualities that inspired those around her.

There was a day stood out when Nina had an unexpected emergency and had to move early that's when Elena was in charge of cleaning with Amanda and some other girls. Everyone excused themselves and pushed the responsibility to Elena leaving the room completely silent where Elena stood there all alone with mopping brush resting in her hand. Elena let out a long sigh and started cleaning without complaining and that was when Amanda Britin, the bully, showed up and the bucket tipped in contact with her foot, water spilled onto the freshly mopped floor leaving Elena completely pale.

"Oh! My mistake, mrs.innocent" She allowed a small grin to escape, a fleeting curve of her lips that hinted at her unspoken thoughts "Or maybe thats, what you deserve" she confirmed with her words, leaving no room for doubt on her purpose.

Amanda was about to bully her further when Nina showed up, her sudden arrival halted her in her tracks. "what in the world is happening here? where are the other cleaners? And why are you spilling water over the floor Amanda?" Nina being the class president had the full right to ask. Amanda was frozed and could not reply, her face draining of color until it was ashen, a pale mask of shock and disbelief."I think you are also incharge of cleaning, arent you? " Nina asked Amanda "Ye--s" a wave of fear washed over her as she replied with trembled voice.

"Amanda Britin, will you mind if I take Elena with me? I guess she already did fur more than she was supposed to, actually beyond what she was expected to, please you do the rest. I am shifting the responsibility to you with trust, now excuse us" With that Nina reached for Elena's wrist and took Elena with her before Amanda could release a single word. Nina was powerful, and her presence commanded respect, even one word could strike thunder, she was cool and always supportive towards the kind. Since then Elena and Nina had been best friends forever...

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