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Karma Chapter 34
RIELE'S POV.Blank, blank, blank.I'm devoid of thoughts, probably because I'm tired of thinking. I don't even want to think.Being here for five days, my thoughts didn't help. No matter how I tried to console myself, it won't matter, cause I'm still in jail.I'm trying incredibly hard to get used to my current situation, cause after all if you can't beat them, join them.But don't misquote me, cause that's just my brain's defense mechanism whenever I'm not seeing hope around me. That's the only way I can get used to this place without breaking out in a cry.It might seem I've given up, but there's always an ounce of hope, and when it arrives, I'll grab it, but when it doesn't, I'll just make it seem like I've given up.After all, everyone has their own ways of adapting to new surroundings, and that's mine.Sitting down with my legs crossed on my usual spot, which is on the floor, close to the bars, I looked to my left to see a girl staring daggers at me. Something she's been doing fo
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Oct. 26. Monday.Riele's POVA new morning shows the start of a new day, and a new day shows the start of new activities circling itself in a constant motion, new activities starting all over again.It's a new week, and now, just like every day, and every new week, I'm in school, though except on weekends.I looked around to see everywhere like sardines as students rushed to class for fear of being late.An unsteady motion in the sky made me turn my eyes upward from the crowd. I saw a willowy streak of surge white blooming against the deep blue. A plane was writing high up in the sky. The plane was so far away that at times the strong glare of the sun blanked it from sight.Noiselessly, the tiny plane looped, and swerved, vanishing, and appearing, leaving behind it a long trail of a white plume of smoke. A Plume of smoke that grew swelled, and slowly began to fade into the air at the edges"HEY! HEY! HEY!" I heard.I looked away from the sky, and back to Earth. The sharp precision of
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RIELE'S POV.I'm a very popular girl in my town. My name is something that rings in every ear. Mainly for bad, but who knows for good.There is equally nothing that I'm not invited to. That name Riele Evans is unforgettable.And just like every day in school, at exactly this time, it's lunch hour."We were talking about something in class before we got interrupted." I turned to Ashley as we both sat on a vacant seat, dropping our lunch on the table."What is it you were saying about my boyfriend?" Ashley continued."You do not want to know, Ash," Liz answered. She, and Karen sitting opposite me, and Ashley, equally dropping their lunches.I looked at her as she sat facing me."And besides," Karen began, making me turn to her, as she kept her eyes on Ashley. "What's there to ask? Riele already made it plain enough. Your boyfriend cheated, or is cheating on you."Ashley let out a shaky breath. "I...I can't believe this. How did you find out?"I looked at her."That's a pretty stupid que
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Riele's POV.Walking along the streets on my way home, I couldn't help but try to come up with an idea of a costume that will suit me.Something different, and somewhat scary.Somehow, it's a lot to ponder on especially when it's just four days away. It always seems to catch me unaware.Damn Jordan that couldn't remind me sooner.I sighed, and my eyes faced the sky, looking as a few big white clouds drifted. It's like it called me to look even without my realization.Instinctively, I looked away from the sky as a car whizzing past on rubber tires got my attention. Every slight movement of people and things always seems to evoke a casual curiosity in me.I looked around seeing different unknown people walking passed me. The only thing same are the people that stays in their shops to earn a living.Another car passed gaining back my attention. Automatically, my eyes always follow each car as it whirred over the smooth black asphalt.I sighed again knowing I'm going back home with no one
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Elizabeth POV.It's funny to experience the kind of unfair world we're living in.Who would've thought? I would never have thought that my enemy would be my family.What betrayal? I guess it's so impossible for such a hidden thing stays hidden when there is someone like Riele.It's not like I'm not happy about finding out the truth, it's just so downright painful to hear, especially from Riele.She seems perfect. She acts perfect, even though looking at her, you'll know she isn't.Everything she does is always for a reason. Probably to keep herself protected.I would never have accepted her hand as a friend, but I still did, because I know she'll make high school hell for me.But then, do I hate her?That's a tricky question. We've been friends for two years now, so I know her underneath.She's just a girl with a bad attitude but knows who are friends are.She equally has instinct. She knows why she doesn't like you, and she knows why she does.Sometimes I doubt it, though. A lot of p
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RIELE'S POV.Oct. 27. Tuesday.Wow. It's a new day again. I wonder the gift this day will bring except being in school and listening to lectures all day.I opened my locker and placed my books inside."Riele!" Karen called me.I looked at her after locking my locker."I've been wondering how it is to live alone for the past few days. I thought your mom was gonna arrive yesterday." She said.I scoffed. "She didn't, but it's no big deal, though she said she's definitely coming back today."She nodded. "I'm sure someone like you can take care of yourself."I gave her a look. Someone like me, ah?She noticed and cowered."So, what are we doing after school?" She asked, changing the issue."I'm going shopping. I need to find the best Halloween outfit for me." I informed.She gaped and nodded. "It does seem that's something we are gonna do solo since our outfits are gonna be kept secret between the four of us."I nodded in agreement. Karen checked her wristwatch. "I need to go. I'm having
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ASHELY'S POVI looked at my so called boyfriend, as I've been doing for a long time now, and it hurts to know of his betrayal.I don't even know what to say, or how to answer him on how I found out, but can I still be with him? I love him really. How can he betray me?I'm really hoping there is an excuse for it. I'm really hoping. I can't start throwing tantrums yet, right? Not at something I haven't seen just because my source was from Riele."Ashely. You've been quiet." He complained.I sighed deeply. I have to ask. I really have to, even though Riele said I shouldn't.I felt a slight lessening of nervous tension, and swallowed. "I heard something, and I wanna be sure." I paused. "Are you cheating on me with another girl?" I dropped.He furrowed his brows. "What? W..who the hell gave you that lie?" He shook his head. "I didn't. I didn't cheat on you with any girl."Is it a lie?"You are not cheating on me?" I asked again.He nodded. "Yeah. I'm not. I love you, so I can't."I looked
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FLASHBACK. (RIELE'S POV.)This is so surreal. I sat on my seat in class as I heard everyone having different opinions, creating rumors, and whispering all sorts of things about what happened to Dean.What actually happened to Dean? What is my own opinion?Yeah. I do have mine. I have my own thoughts on the unfortunate path Dean must have taken without his realization, because I know what he was accused of wasn't true.I know, and what I happen to know, I trust. If I don't believe something, then I don't believe it, and I don't believe Dean was the culprit in this situation.Something else is involved, but what is? Cause things doesn't happen too easily, and if he was actually the culprit, then he should have tried not to get himself caught.I watched as everyone flocked into the classroom, then my eyes landed on Dean's best friend. Levi Walker.He must be going through a lot after what happened to his friend. It is even surprising how the situation went viral.I smiled knowing he trie