Chapter 33: I just want...
Savannah
I took one good look in the mirror and fixed my uniform.
"Back to school" I muttered and sighed then grabbed my school bag and left.
"Mom,I'm leaving" I yelled quickly,grabbing a granola bar and ran out of the door.
My mom,Therese and Darren are doubting me.The 3 people that I least expected.
I expected Monica to be the one but she actually comforted me and told me she doesn't believe what they say.She's a sweetie though she's evil deep down.Kidding!
Me and my mom had a bad argument last night about the news.
She doubted me.Guess whoever twisted the story really knows how to get the crowd and make them believe.
I cried myself to sleep that time with all those sick words the fans were calling me.
A tear escaped my eye as I entered the car.Another sigh escaped my lips as I sat down inside.
"Good morning,ma'am" the driver greeted.
"Good morning po" my voice cracked at the end but he didn't mind.
"To school po" I added,putting my bag down and opening the granola bar.
I took a bite and sighed once again,looking out the window.
Darren texted me again when I woke up.He said to go to the studio after school instead of his house because he has a recording and I can't be at his house at 12 since I'm still at school at that time.
I'm so nervous on what will happen later.
Ugh!! I need to focus on my back to school thing and not relationship things.
Should I go or should I not?
Whatever.
"We're here,ma'am" the driver said.
"Thank you po" I said then went out of the car,grabbing my bag.
I went down and stared at the building I saw a few months ago.
The usual feeling is still there.
Boy,am I glad to be back.Note the sarcasm? Ha ha ha.
I walked inside and had a lot of eyes staring right at me.
Just shrug it off,Savannah.Just shrug it off.
I walked towards my locker and opened it.
A note fell right on the floor.
"Meet me in the cafeteria.10:30.back table
- T"
Therese?
I couldn't tell since it was printed.Darn.
Only one way to find out.
I was about to get another granola bar to eat before class starts but then I heard the school bell ring.
"So much for eating" I said to myself.
I grabbed the granola bar and hid it in my pocket then grabbed my English and Social Studies text book.
After I locked my locker and opened the granola bar,I walked towards my classroom with all the books plus pencil case on my right arm.
I sat down at the second to the last row so that i won't get too noticed.
"You got that James Dean day dream look in your eyes
And I got that-" I started singing quietly 'til I was interrupted by the door opening.
Our substitute teacher for social studies comes in since our original teacher was now on leave for a few months.
We all stood up and greeted him.
"Good morning,sir" we all said simultaneously.
Therese sat a few seats away from me,probably still mad.
I heard my tummy grumbling at the first few minutes of the lecture so I grab a bite once in a while from my bag.
I was relieved that no one really noticed since eating in the classroom is prohibited.
The teacher kept on talking about our topic on the story of Egypt 'til the annoying girl in class raised her hand.
"Yes,Abigail?" He acknowledged her.
"Sir,remember there's a rule of no eating in class?" Oh gosh.
"Yes,that's right.Why do you ask?" He replied to her.
"Well,I think that we should be really strict about that rule.Specially when the person is in the back where you can't really see her eating a granola bar off her big red bag" she had to say it so descriptive.
"That's right.Thank you Ms.Quizon" he smiled at her.
"Ms.Cruz" he called my name.
And here it goes.
The heads of all my classmates turned to me.
Thank you,Ms.Quizon.
"Please stop eating in my class.If you want to eat then get out" he said.I got the scary teacher pa.
Wow naman.
"Yes,sir".I put the granola bar back in my bag.
Can't this day get any worse?
Abigail raised her hand again.
What now?
"Sir,I know that we also have a strict rule about having your phones in class,right?" She asked.
"Yes.....Savannah? Do you want to hand over that phone of yours?" How the heck does this girl know?
How did she?
What even.
Huh?
I'm so confused.
Oh of course.I put it in my pocket.You could see the case.
I grabbed my phone then stood up,all eyes on me.
I handed him my phone and he gave me a disapproving look.
I walked back to my seat,my head hung low.
As I took my seat,Abigail looking at me.
She sees my nails painted with blue nail polish then smirks.
"Sir" Abigail called sir's attention.
"UGH! WHAT NOW? IS IT MY PAINTED NAILS? THE WAY I STYLED MY HAIR? MY BREATHING? MY BLINKING? MY TALKING? MYSELF? WHAT THE HECK IS YOUR PROBLEM WITH ME!!" I yelled at her.
I wasn't even thinking well.I just had to get that out.
"I was about to ask him if I can go to the CR" her voice sounded like she's clearly lying.
"Savannah Cruz!" The teacher yells at me.
"Go to the office and get your punishment!" He yelled and pointed towards the door.
"Sir,she's clearly lying.She wanted to turn me in again!!!" I explained.
"What's your proof?" He questioned me,crossing his arms.
"Uh....I just know! By the way she looks at me and the way she's inspecting me" I reply.
"Don't be such a feeler,Savy" Abigail winked "does looking at you hurt? No naman ah"
"She's right you know" sir said.
I had no chance of winning.
Better turn myself in rather than making me more a fool.
I grabbed all my things then walked out of my classroom.
I looked at Therese who was looking down at the floor.
Probably ashamed I was her best friend.
"What just happened" was the only thing I said then walked to the office.
I knocked on the door and an unfamiliar face welcomed me in.
"Please sit" the woman,who welcomed me in,said.
I sat on the seat across from her then she sat down.
"Why were you sent here?" She asked.
"Well,first things first...Abigail Quizon turned me in-"
"Wait Quizon? Abigail Marie?" She asked.
I slowly nodded with a confused face.
"Why?"
"I hate her.She's such a princess.She feels like she should be everyone's #1 priority and everyone's favorite.It sickens me on how much of a brat she is" the woman complained.
I'm so astonished that this woman hates this girl.
"You hate her too?" I said with disbelief.
"I just said that didn't I" she said.
"Oh my gosh.How do you know her? I've never seen you around before?" I asked.
"Well,I am her neighbor and she isn't friendly at all.Her mom is very nice but she acted like a brat to me.I was around 19 when I met her" she explained.
"You're like one of the people specifically the teachers who don't actually like her" I said.
She nodded and smiled at me.
"Anyway,continue explaining the problem" she motioned me to continue.
After explaining everything,she got a pen and paper then told me to write 1 apology letter for Sir.
"Ma'am,I won't write a letter for Abigail?" I asked.She shook her head.
"Nah" then she continued to text.
"Ms,if you don't mind me asking.How old are you?" I asked her.
"21" she said.
No wonder she's still like a teen.
I just nodded and started writing.
After 10 minutes,I was finished.
"Ma'am can I just stay here 'til the whole 1st period is over?" I asked.
She just nodded then started writing on her notepad.
"Oh and don't call me ma'am if we're alone,call me Liz.Ma'am makes me feel like I'm 40" she said.I laughed and nodded.
I just sat there reading magazines,listening to music and talking to her.
As soon as the bell rung,I shot up from my seat.Lunch.
"Thanks Liz!" I smiled at her.
"No problem,Savy!" Got my new 21 year old best friend?
It's so weird having a worker in school as your best friend.
First,I have to give this letter to sir.
"Sir" I gave the letter to Sir.Montenegro.
He got it then nodded signaling me to leave.
10:25
I got inside the cafeteria then sat at the back table.
It was behind the dumpster so it reeked.
I checked my watch and saw it was 10:29.
Any minute now.
10:30
I looked to the left,right,front and nothing.
I faced back then a hand went to my mouth,another pair of hands put my hands around my back,my legs were tied up and my eyes were warped around with cloth.
I couldn't move nor see but hear some people whispering and a door opening.
Someone carried me to a different place then I felt heat.
They took of the things tied up at me then the cloth on my mouth and eyes.
My eyes squinted when the heat of the sun was on me.
I looked at the 4 people in front of me and they were all unfamiliar.
Except one.
Then flashbacks came flooding in.
~ flashback ~
(Check the chapter 17 to see what happened before this)
Another paper was on the floor.
Turn around beautiful.
I turned around and felt something hit my head.
I thought I went black but then I saw a glimpse of a girl's face.
She had big round eyes,plump lips and a button nose.Her hair was black and was tied in a braid.
Then everything literally went back and all I could hear was her giggle.
~ flashback ended ~
I looked at the girl in front of me and it was her.
"You..." I said.
"Me?" She asked.
"You were the one who made me unconscious in Boracay!" I yelled at her,thrashing around but I was tied onto something.
"Was I really?" She asked then giggled.
That giggle.
"It really is you!!" I said.
"Yes,yes.Naomi Lawson in the flesh" she winked at me.
"Why "T"?"
"So you would think it's your best friend so you could actually come here" she explained.
"What do you want with me?" I asked.
"The fame and your boyfriend" she simply said like she could get it in a snap.
"Fame? You can take it but my my boyfriend? Never will I ever let him go" I said.
"Really then?But your boyfriend couldn't care less about you since you guys are fighting over that stupid cheating incident.Shame that you're 14 and this happens" She said.I growled at her.
"Those are lies" I said "wait how did you know we fought?"
"Oh I don't know"
"You were the one who spread those rumors!" I gasped.
She laughed evilly then gave her minions a look.
They walked towards me then started slapping me,punching me and kicking me.I was helpless I was tied up I wasn't like those stars in movies that could get out of this so easily.
I could see black dots and soon I was going to be in deep slumber.
I started chocking,yelping and screaming for help.But then I remember they only tied my hands,not my feet.
I started kicking everywhere hearing a few grunts from the girls.Could've sworn I saw someone with a bloody nose.
Naomi approached me and punched me.She was the one with my bloody nose. SCORE!!
Her minions had blood too.
"HELP!" I yelled but she gave one good punch and soon I was going black.
"No one will ever hear you.Nobody will even care" I heard Naomi say.
"STOP!" I heard a familiar voice say then I felt everything go black.
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"Savs...please wake up" I heard therese's voice say.
I slowly opened my eyes and kept blinking.
I moved my hand and reached for her's and when I did she looked up at me.
"Savy!!!" She yelled then hugged me.
I giggled."Thereseyyyy!!"
"I'm glad you're okay" she hugged me.
"Same here" I smiled.
"What happened?" She asked me.
"Those 3 girls,slapped,kicked and punched me and for that 1 girl she's the one I've been telling you about.The one where I blacked out in Boracay and I thought it was Darren? That was her" I said.
"But why was she there in Boracay? What did she want?" She asked.
"It so happens she was on vacation there then she was in the crowd when me and Darren sang and jealousy happens and so jealousy created a psycho 13 year old chic" I said.
"Again,What did she want?" Therese asked.
"Fame and Darren"
"You're giving her both?"
"No way will I give up Darren! but fame? I said yes but how can I give it to her? Give her a "BIG" shout out on what she did to me? Of course that would make her very famous" I laughed along with Therese.
"How you feelin'?" She asked me.
"Better but I'm sore all over" I frowned.
"I'm sorry" she said.
"It's okay" I smiled.
"You sure? You never forgive people so easily,you know.Should I pull off a Darren Espanto thing?" She winked.I playfully pushed her and we started laughing.
Our laughter died down when the school nurse entered.
"How you feeling Savy?" She asked.
"Sore" I sat up,wincing.
"I told your parents and they said that they will pick you up as soon as possible but at the mean time-" "Ms.Cruz please head to the Principal's Office" the speaker said.
"What now" I sighed.
"I'll walk you there" Therese said and I nodded.
After I discharged myself from the clinic,I went over to the office.
I entered with Therese,waving hello to Liz who was currently typing on her laptop.
"You can wait here" I told Therese and she nodded.
I took a deep breathe then entered.
"Good morning,Mrs.Turner" I smiled.
"Hello Savannah,take a seat please" she said and motioned me to sit in front of her.
"Well,I know already what happened to your face but tell your side of the story" she said,crossing her arms.
After I told her the whole scenario,there was long silence.
"Ms.Cruz I believe that your part is different from what Ms.Lawson told me" she said.
"What did she tell you?"
"Well she said that you wanted to talk to her so you left her a note telling her to meet you at the back of the cafeteria when she got there with her friends you just started attacking them 'till they were saved by someone" she said.Those evil brats.
"Those are lies ma'am.I may have fought back but I was clearly protecting myself"
"Violence is never the answer and Explain their bloody face"
"Violence is never the answer for you.You would rather die than protect yourself from someone who wanted to murder you...and isn't this enough? Their faces are clearly much more okay than mine" I talked back to her,clearly mad.
I showed her my face and the bruises on my legs and the burn marks from the rope.
"But still do you have any proof that it was Naomi who did it?"
"Isn't this enough" I pointed all over.
"It clearly isn't.I am sorry but the girls came here literally crying and begging me for you to be suspended"
"And?"
"I'm sorry,but you are suspended for a month"
"A month!? You can't be serious!?"
"I am" she said sternly.
"Fine! I don't care.This is a stupid school anyway.I never wanna be here again" I yelled at her then slammed the door.
Therese shot up from where she was seated then rushed to me.
I hugged her,breaking down.
"What happened?" She asked,rubbing circles on my back.
"S-susp-p-end-ded" I hiccuped.
"W-what?" She nearly chocked.I nodded.
"Why?"
"I'll explain it to you later" I sniffed.She nodded and we walked out.
Liz shot me a confused look that I shrugged off.I don't care about anything anymore.
~ a few minutes later ~
I was in the car with my parents,who I tell you,didn't take it well.
They wanted to sue the school and those girls however I just stayed quiet.
Thankfully,I got a hoodie in my bag and shades to hide myself from all the bruises.
"Mom,dad.Drive me po to ABS CBN please" I decided to speak up.
"Why?" My mom turned to me.
"Just let me be" I smiled a bit.She nodded.
The car ride was very silent.For me since I didn't talk.
My parents were talking about suing the school though.I didn't want to stop them since it was right because they didn't believe me or investigate.They had CCTV's for crying out loud.
Wait.
They had CCTV's!!!!!!!!!
"Ma,pa.I think I know what to do with the school incident" I spoke up.
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My dad pulled up at ABS CBN where Darren was.
I got down and checked myself first.
My hair was tied in a messy bun,I wore big black shades,my oversized TFIOS hoodie covered my school uniform and lastly I changed into slippers.
I went inside the building,smiling at everyone.
I walked in a fast pace so that I would get there as fast as I can.
"Oops" I muttered as the elevator almost shut when I came in.
Thankfully the guy held it for me.
When the elevator opened on the floor Darren was recording I walked or semi jogged out of the elevator then looked for the room he was in.
When I found it,I got in seeing Lyn sprawled on the couch,sleeping.
Darren was singing an unknown song.
I sat beside lyn and just waited patiently for Darren.
As soon as he finished,he came out and saw me.
"Follow me" was all he said.Lynelle soon was carried by her mom,who greeted me.
I shot her a weak smile then followed Darren out of the room.
We went inside a room with couches and instruments.
"What do you want to talk about?" I asked as soon as he shut the door.
"Who the heck is James?"
"He's my best friend"
"Liar" he said.
"I'm not lying! He's my best friend ever since" I explained.
"Stop lying to me"
"I'm not"
"You are,you cheater.You don't even love me.You're using me for fame and money that's all.You're nothing but a gold digger.I can't wait to see you in the future without a decent husband and you'll die all by yourself because all you do is use guys for you and your selfishness.You're worthless" he spat at me then pushed me.
What's going on with this boy?
Tears filled my eyes as I let myself fall on the floor.
My shades flew off and my hoodie sleeves rolled up showing the scars.
Darren gasped and stared at the scars and at my face.
"Wha-" I interrupted him explaining everything.
"That guy,James.He is my friend ever since I was a kid.We're best friends that's all.Those rumors are lies.l was talking to my mom on the phone not him.After I got ice,I was about to go back to you guys but then my mom called me to get food for me and my family for dinner.Since I wanted to buy you guys too,I did.Then,when I got everything there was a lot.Me being stupid minsan I didn't open the door first before heading out.I tried opening it by myself with the food in my hands.While trying,someone opened the door and that was James.He helped me up and wanted to treat me since he made me fall.I refused but he insisted and I said it wouldn't hurt a bit so yun.And lastly,that was a friendly hug in the pic.It meant nothing at all.You hug other girls my age and I don't judge.And all these scars? Happened because of you.Some girls beat me up all because of you" I rambled,tears in my eyes.
I couldn't stop crying and hiccuping.
"Savannah" he said quietly.
I shook my head and ran out the door.
What he said really hurt.
I'm 14.I'm young.I don't need this.
All I planned for ever since was a normal,drama free life.
I didn't want to do or act like I'm already 18 when I'm just 14.
People actually think I'm a flirt for having a boyfriend at a young age.It's love.It makes us do all crazy things.
But I fall in love with the craziest people.
Darren.
Does he really like or love me?
How could he not listen to me?
I ran towards the door and slammed the door shut,telling my dad to drive.
My mom looked at me worriedly as we sped off.
I looked back and saw Darren outside the building.
I turned back and slumped back,letting all the tears escape while putting my glasses back on.
This is too much drama.
This all happened in one day.
What more for the following days?
I just want my normal life back.
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Hey guys xx
DAYM:( bad day for Savy:(
Wonder what's next! Hmm....
Love you guys lots xoxo