Scarlett noticed my concern immediately.
"Natalia, what's wrong?"
I stare at her, unsure of what to do. Even my parents are unaware of the bullying I am experiencing. I am ashamed to acknowledge it. My mothers, Xena and Brisa, are notable figures in their respective fields: Xena is a notable CEO at Dagon Enterprises, while Brisa is a well-known actress from Twisted Affairs, an award-winning soap opera that has been broadcast for the past fifteen years.
Scarlett asks again, and Amadea, looking surprised, stares at us.
"Something scared you; what does that message say?"
I show Scarlett the message on the screen, and she exclaims:
"But this poses a threat! Are you getting bullied? Do Xena and Brisa know?"
I placed my phone in my backpack and remarked:
"They know nothing, and they shouldn't. Promise me, Aunt Scarlett, that you won't tell anyone."
"I can't promise you that," she says.
"I should not have told you anything. I can't trust anyone," I yell. The tears streamed down my face, knowing I was truly alone in this.
Scarlett approached me, taking me into her arms, and said:
"Wait, Natalia. It's okay. I want you to know that I won't share this with anyone at the moment. You can trust me. How long have you been experiencing this bullying? Have you confided in anyone at school about what's been happening?"
I took a deep breath, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. Scarlett's comforting words gave me a glimmer of hope that maybe I wasn't as alone as I thought.
"Thank you, Aunt Scarlett," I whispered, grateful for her understanding and support. "I have been bullied since I was eleven years old. Some new youngsters arrived. They're one year older than me. And, no, they don't know anything in school. If I say it, they will kill me!" I conveyed to Scarlett, who was becoming increasingly concerned.
She says:
"Let us sit down and soothe Amadea. She is scared."
We approache Amadea and Scarlett in the special way she did with the children, says to her:
"Don't worry, sweetheart. These are adult matters. Why don't you get your favorite doll, the one with brown hair and eyes?"
Amadea smiled and replied:
"Yes, I'm going to look for her."
I started explaining to Scarlett about the daily bullying incidents occurring at my school.
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GLOUMINSTER MYSTERIES SHORT STORIES
Short StoryThis is a collection of short stories continuing the story of the trilogy (Forestvale Manor, Dagon Mansion and Scarlett). In any case, they can be read by whoever wants. Although they can be understood better if you read the trilogy. They are storie...
