Novels by Fae Ken

Just as I expected, my life at my new school was amazing. During school days, I had a lot of people who wanted to sit with me during lunch while during the weekends, my new friends and I went out to have fun.Soon I found out that Cedric was sent to Paris to complete his studies and he may be back after college.Apart from Elizabeth, the other person I was close to was David. He was the one who took my number and started involving me in group activities. David was more than just a friend; he was like a brother to me. Ever since we first met, he had this infectious energy that drew people to him. Unlike Cedric, who had a reserved demeanor, David was outgoing and always eager to try new things. It was David who took the initiative to include me in group activities, introducing me to a circle of friends that would become my closest companions for years to come.The three of us became quite close, and unlike Cedric, they never kept our friendship a secret. They always motivated me to try a

The following day, we returned to the school.Cedric and the other boys awaited their fate in the waiting room, their expressions troubled.They all looked very disturbed, especially Cedric, who appeared pale and anxious.“Sir, ma’am, please go in. Your son will come in if needed,” the secretary informed my parents.My mum turned around and gently placed her hand on my face. “Don’t worry, Ed. We will resolve this matter.”As my parents entered the office, I waited with the others.“Why did you have to tell on us? We’re in this mess because of you,” one of them accused the boy who confessed.“Don’t blame me, blame Cedric. He was the one who manipulated us,” the confessor retorted, his anger palpable.Cedric remained silent, his head bowed in shame.“Hey, Cedric, why did you do it? Your selfishness has now put us in a lot of trouble. If we get expelled, I swear I will make you pay, mark my words,” another boy warned ominously.No one said anything again, and we all just waited in silence

The next day at school, my parents accompanied me. Dad stormed through the hallways, his anger palpable, while Mum walked beside me, her expression troubled.As we entered the administration building, Dad's fury was evident. He ignored the secretary's attempts to stop him, barging into the principal's office.Inside, Cedric and his parents were already present, casting curious glances our way. I couldn't help but notice Cedric's bruises, raising questions in my mind."Mr. and Mrs. Windsor, what brings you here?" the principal inquired, concern etching his features.Dad wasted no time. "I'd like to discuss my son," he stated firmly.Before the principal could respond, he continued, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith here made a complaint regarding your son."The principal urged us to take a seat as Dad pressed for details.As the principal mentioned allegations of bullying against me, I felt a surge of disbelief. The situation was completely reversed.He showed a video where Cedric appeared to beg me,

As I strolled through the hallways the next day, I couldn't shake the feeling that everyone was staring and whispering about me.Whenever I caught someone's eye, they'd pretend like nothing was going on.With no friends to turn to, I just decided to brush it off and head to class, hoping to find Cedric.But when I entered the room, it was like all attention turned to me, and not in a good way.I made my way towards Cedric, but two guys blocked my path, refusing to let me through."What's your deal? I just need to talk to Cedric," I snapped, frustration building.Before they could respond, Cedric intervened, telling them to let me pass.Relieved, I approached Cedric, noticing his uneasy demeanor."I need to talk to you privately," I said, trying to keep a serious tone."Not now, Edward. Let's meet at the auditorium after school," he suggested."Sure," I agreed before walking away, the tension in the air palpable.The rest of the day was a nightmare. Everywhere I went, I felt the weight

The next morning, a loud knock jolted me awake."It must be Cedric," I mumbled, making my way to the door.To my surprise, it wasn't Cedric, but James and my parents standing there.My heart sank as I realized I would have to confront what happened."Welcome back," I greeted them with a forced smile."Go freshen up and meet us downstairs," Dad instructed, his tone distant.After getting ready, I headed downstairs to find my parents talking to the Smiths.Dad stood abruptly, bidding the Smiths farewell before leaving without a word."Let's go, Ed," James said, taking my hand.The car ride home was tense, with Dad remaining silent and Mom looking worried.I wanted to tell them about the exam, but the timing felt wrong, so I stayed quiet.Once home, Mom took James to his room while Dad headed to his study.As I turned to go to my room, Dad's cold voice stopped me."Follow me," he commanded, his tone sending shivers down my spine.In his study, before I could speak, his hand collided with

The next morning, the sun streamed through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the room. I blinked away the remnants of sleep and glanced at the clock—7:53 AM. Panic surged through me as I realized the time; the exam had already begun.Without wasting a moment, I scrambled to get dressed, skipping my usual morning routine in my rush. As I bolted out the door, my heart raced with anxiety, the weight of missed opportunity heavy on my shoulders.Outside, I scanned the street for the driver my parents had arranged, but there was no sign of him. With a sinking feeling in my stomach, I knew I had no choice but to run to the exam venue.Breathless and drenched in sweat, I arrived at the entrance, only to be stopped by a stern-faced security guard. "Sorry, kid," he said, crossing his arms. "The exam has already begun. I can't let you in."Desperation welled up inside me as I pleaded with the guard. "Please, sir," I begged, my voice tinged with desperation. "This exam means everything to me.