Chapter 14
To be young and in love in New York City ( in New York City )------- I like me better by lauv.
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Stella's POV
I don't know how to feel.
I still had a hard time digesting all that happened, it feels so surreal.
How did it turn like this?
How did everything turn like this?Just on Saturday, Steva and I were still on talking terms but what now?
What changed?
The scandal! The pictures! I remember!
I immediately took my cell phone and logged into my WhatsApp account where I saw the discussions on the class group.
There were lots of cruel words like Bitch, Whore, slut.
All of this was used to describe me I guess.
I scrolled upwards and then I saw the link, I clicked
Chapter 15Stella's POV.I woke up, later on, I didn't even know when I fell asleep.Perhaps it's because I got tired of everything, I felt alone and almost got Depressed.I felt very bad but I have decided.I won't let this hold me back!Never! I am not a coward so I am going to fight this! And I'll win! I stood up from my bed and walked to the wash hand basin in my bathroom where I rinsed my face.I can't continue crying for someone who doesn't deserve it.Funny how it turned like this but that's how life is.I have to be strong.Strong for myself because this is my life! I can't possibly solve anything by crying, I need to be calm so I can think clearly!I believe I can do it! All
Chapter 16A Week later.It was another day, a Monday the beginning of a new week.It was just like any other Monday in the eyes of other students but it is pretty different in the case of Stella and Steva as on this day they are back in school after their one-week suspension.*** Stella's POV.My driver drove me to school and at 7 am on the dot I was at the school gate.A lot has changed in this one week and even my priorities had changed.My main priority now is my studies.I need to have good results in the upcoming final exams.I had made a promise to my Dad that I was going to have Distinction in all subjects so well I gotta keep my promise.Arriving at school today, as I opened the black gate and entered the school compound I made a vow to myself
Chapter 17Stella's POV.I got to the class and realized that our seats have been swapped.I wasn't too concerned about this and just chose the next available seat near the class monitor who was a tall guy with curly brown hair.I didn't bother myself with what my classmates would think or say as that's not my business at all after all I didn't come to school to listen to their nonsense.The class began normally and I took notes as the literature teacher tutored though I am already been familiar with the topic being treated well I still made sure to pay attention to the teaching as it's my duty as a student too.As literature was one of my most favorite subjects, I felt that I have missed a lot in the past few daysThankfully I am now back in school.***Steva's POV.I chose a seat in the front with an Averagely tall Blonde h
Chapter 18Days went by and the friendship between Steva and Tina kept growing stronger.Now, they were practically inseparable as they were often seen together.Tina now goes home with Steva in the latter's car as Tina's parents didn't have a car.They often talk and chat a whole lot about random stuff.They were like the perfect friends. " Hey Steva, why do you have an inhaler in your bag? " Tina curiously asked Steva one day during break time." Well, I ... " " You can talk to me you know. " She urged. " Are you asthmatic? " " I am. " Steva replied after a moment of hesitation." Oh my! So it means you can't go near dust or fire? " " Yeah. " " Oh, so what stage are you in now? " She asked." Stage 2. "
Chapter 19Stella's POV.I was about to head home one day after school when I heard a sniffing sound.At first, I didn't pay attention to it and was about to walk away when the sound increased.I was confused.What's going on? I thought.Then I Walked towards the studio and there I saw a struggling Steva.She was having a hard time breathing, she was grabbing her chest in pain.Disregarding everything else, I ran towards her and helped her up." What happened? " I asked her." I... Attack. " She managed to say and then it Dawned on me that she was having an asthmatic attack but why all of a sudden?And most importantly why didn't she use her inhaler?As if sensing my questioning gaze, " I couldn't, .... Find it... "" What the fuck! " I cursed in
Chapter 20Stella's POV.The year is ending and the first term is also coming to an end.Soon we'll be left with only six months to our final exams.So far, I have been able to cover almost all the syllabus for senior high.But I still got lots of revisions to do.Jack had been assisting me a whole lot with Biology and Further maths.It's not like I am not good at those two subjects but I still felt I need assistance with it.In return, I promised to tutor him on literature after our final exams.Well, I don't like owing favors so...So far, I have been able to get rid of that lone feeling.Though I have to admit that it hurts to see Steva with someone else but well.As long as she's happy.Though I hope that we'll be able to settle our differences soon and make up.But it's
Chapter 21Soon, All the students that Were onthe top floor started coming down.They all started running downstairs.The students began to run Helter-skelter as the fire began to spread quickly. " Students, Please come down at once! " The Vice-principal said aloud with a microphone to the students upstairs and soon more Students continued coming down.Some teachers went upstairs to check out the classrooms.Since our class was on the ground floor, all my classmates had escaped.The firefighters were soon called but they haven't arrived yet.Some teachers were questioning the cook." What's going on! How did the kitchen catch fire? " She was questioned sternly." Well... I am not sure ... But I think I left the gas stove on so ... When I tried lighting it .... There was a booming sound, it caught fire but I managed to escape. " She explained.
Chapter 22------ Jack -----As I saw Stella head downstairs with Steva.I felt very proud of her.I couldn't help but admire Stella more.I realized that she's one in a million.She's very special and unique.Despite everyone's protests, she went upstairs to do save her Best friend.Ex I guess.She was aware of the danger but she still did.I watched how she along with the Rescue team carried Steva and placed her on the stretcher.I could see the relief in her eyes.How Caring and loving.I have to admit that I had already fallen in love with her but I wasn't able to come to terms with it until now.I admire Stella for her courage and confidence.I knew just how much she cared for Steva
Author's note. Hey guys! Thanks for reading my Novel, My True Friend to the End. It's an important book to me. The inspiration came to me when I and my best friend broke up due to a huge misunderstanding. We realized that we weren't compatible and just had to break up. I would admit, it still hurts. I still wished that we could get back together but well I don't think that it will be possible as she has moved on and I have too I guess. I want to thank everyone that supported me on this journey. Just so you know, I love you all and will always do. The song recommendation for this book is. 1. What best friends do by Jeiel Damina. 2. Traitor by Olivia Rodrigo. You can check out my other stories. 1. The Better Place. On Good novel and W******l. 2. Caged ( Survival ) on Good novel, M********r, and
Epilogue.Months later." Stella, Steva, our results are out! " Jack and Mark's voice rang out in the room." Wait, what! " Steva quickly stood up from the bed where she and Stella were laid lazily while watching a movie on Netflix." Yes, it's out! " Mark confirmed." When did it get out? We checked it just last night but it wasn't? " Stella who had been quiet all this while asked." Well, it got out early this morning. Not many people know about this information as it's still confidential. " Jack replied." Oh, so how did you know about it then? " Stella asked." My Dad called to inform me about it. " Jack replied with a smug smile." Oh... " Steva and Stella said together." Hm, so why don't we check it together here? You have a WiFi connection here right? "
Chapter 25----- Stella -----It felt like I was in a thick forest.I had been walking for hours but didn't see any living thing apart from the trees and leaves.It feels like I was walking in circles and couldn't come out of the forest.It felt like a force was holding me back from finding my way out.Then, I suddenly saw myself in a large and deep tunnel.At first, as I was trying to get out of it, a force was pulling me back but soon it stopped and I was able to move faster and then I began to see light at the end of it.I began to work towards the light.Continuously I did and everywhere grew brighter and brighter and at the last minute I got out.My eyes opened up slowly and I began to adjust to the light.White ceilings, white walls.These was the f
Chapter 24----- Steva -----It's been a week now and still seeing Stella on the bed unmoving makes my heartache.I feel very guilty.I believe that it's all my fault.Yeah,,, I am completely at fault for everything that happened.Perhaps Stella's Mom was right.I am a bad person.I am not a good friend to Stella.I have never been.It hurts so muchIt hurts pretty badly.It feels like my heart is being pricked by a thousand needles.I feel like I was going to suffocate.I held Stella's dead cold hands in mine as I looked at her.Though she's been unconscious for about a week now I noticed that she's becoming more and more beautiful despite looking so lifeless.My heart aches to see her like this." Please wake up, Stella. Please! Just open your eyes and t
Chapter 23----- Jack -----It's been three days! Three whole days since Steva and Stella had been in a coma.They both happened to be in a critical condition.As Steva was asthmatic, her already weak lungs were affected by the smoke she inhaled Making her condition worse.She had been on the bed unmoving for three days now.But the doctor's assured them that she'll be fine and might wake up soon.Stella on the other hand was in a more critical state.Due to the impact of the hit.Blood managed to seep into her brain and her brain had been damaged a little.The doctors are still unsure of when she will wake up or if she will ever wake up.They even said that it was a miracle that she was still alive.Though I am alright now I haven't been able to find the courage to leave the hospital yet.As I had been very worr
Chapter 22------ Jack -----As I saw Stella head downstairs with Steva.I felt very proud of her.I couldn't help but admire Stella more.I realized that she's one in a million.She's very special and unique.Despite everyone's protests, she went upstairs to do save her Best friend.Ex I guess.She was aware of the danger but she still did.I watched how she along with the Rescue team carried Steva and placed her on the stretcher.I could see the relief in her eyes.How Caring and loving.I have to admit that I had already fallen in love with her but I wasn't able to come to terms with it until now.I admire Stella for her courage and confidence.I knew just how much she cared for Steva
Chapter 21Soon, All the students that Were onthe top floor started coming down.They all started running downstairs.The students began to run Helter-skelter as the fire began to spread quickly. " Students, Please come down at once! " The Vice-principal said aloud with a microphone to the students upstairs and soon more Students continued coming down.Some teachers went upstairs to check out the classrooms.Since our class was on the ground floor, all my classmates had escaped.The firefighters were soon called but they haven't arrived yet.Some teachers were questioning the cook." What's going on! How did the kitchen catch fire? " She was questioned sternly." Well... I am not sure ... But I think I left the gas stove on so ... When I tried lighting it .... There was a booming sound, it caught fire but I managed to escape. " She explained.
Chapter 20Stella's POV.The year is ending and the first term is also coming to an end.Soon we'll be left with only six months to our final exams.So far, I have been able to cover almost all the syllabus for senior high.But I still got lots of revisions to do.Jack had been assisting me a whole lot with Biology and Further maths.It's not like I am not good at those two subjects but I still felt I need assistance with it.In return, I promised to tutor him on literature after our final exams.Well, I don't like owing favors so...So far, I have been able to get rid of that lone feeling.Though I have to admit that it hurts to see Steva with someone else but well.As long as she's happy.Though I hope that we'll be able to settle our differences soon and make up.But it's
Chapter 19Stella's POV.I was about to head home one day after school when I heard a sniffing sound.At first, I didn't pay attention to it and was about to walk away when the sound increased.I was confused.What's going on? I thought.Then I Walked towards the studio and there I saw a struggling Steva.She was having a hard time breathing, she was grabbing her chest in pain.Disregarding everything else, I ran towards her and helped her up." What happened? " I asked her." I... Attack. " She managed to say and then it Dawned on me that she was having an asthmatic attack but why all of a sudden?And most importantly why didn't she use her inhaler?As if sensing my questioning gaze, " I couldn't, .... Find it... "" What the fuck! " I cursed in