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* Happy New year, readers!!!!! I hope and pray that this new year brings you and your family lots of happiness and joy, Have a fantastic year, readers!!! Love you all.. muah! *
Jemmy's POV.
It's been one month since I have resumed into my school and it's been amazing so far!
Now, I have got a best friend, Stacy Wales.
She's super sweet and caring!
What more can I ask for?
Today we had Economics for the first and second period, then we had Agricultural science.
So far, My best subjects are: English and Economics.
I also love reading, like a whole lot, thankfully we've got a library of books at home or I don't know how I'll be able to cope with my craving for books.
The funniest part is that I love reading historical books mostly, I find my
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Volume 3: Fourteen.* Happy New year, readers!!! *The duo walked out of the class and began walking through the corridors. They descended the stairs and began advancing towards the canteen.But just as they were about to reach there, they heard sniffing sounds.At first, they didn't think much of it but as they walked, the sounds became louder.They both paused and turned to face each other, " I think we should go check out what's wrong? " Jemmy suggested." Hm. " Stacy nodded and soon they were walking towards where they heard the sounds.As they walked towards the Senior's block, they saw a girl sitting on the ground beside an abandoned staircase, she had her head in between her knees.Moving closer to her, the duo noticed that the girl in question was trembling greatly and
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Volume 3: Fifteen.* This chapter is dedicated to Essy love one of my friends on social media. She's just too sweet. You can check out her book, Hated World on Novelcat. It's very interesting and worth reading, that I can assure you! Thank you! *The girl stared Straight at the buildings on the other side as she began her story slowly, " It all started decades ago when my mom got married into a Rich family. She wasn't from a Rich family herself but a well-to-do family. She met my dad in college and there they fell in love and began dating. Their relationship was so sweet and pure, it was so full of love and adoration that it became the envy of the other students in their college. They were even granted the best couples of the year award many times. My parents got married three years after they graduated from col
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Volume 3: Sixteen.The trio went to the school canteen.Though they had spent a lot of time chatting with Essy, their break time remained about Thirty minutes.So they didn't have to worry much as they had time left to snack.They went to the canteen and bought what they wanted." Um, what would you like to have, Essy? " Jemmy asked her." I'll have whatever you guys are having. " She replied." Oh, alright then. " Jemmy Replied.Both she and Stacy bought the spring rolls and Soda drinks before they went to seat on the chair Along with Essy.After sharing it equally among themselves they began eating quietly, but they were soon disturbed by the whispers among them.Raising their head from eating, they were surprised to realize that they were already surrounded by the three popular students in school.
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Volume 3: Seventeen." Thank you. " Essy's whisper-like voice was heard breaking the silence in the canteen and Stacy immediately turned to her.She approached the latter slowly and held her hand before wiping away her tears with her hands, " You don't have to thank me, Essy. I would have done that for anyone and remember, you aren't just anyone but our friend now, um? " " Really? "" Yes of course! " She turned to face Jemmy who had been standing there quietly, " Right Jemmy? "" Yes. " Jemmy then walked towards them before saying, " Welcome on board, Essy! " " Thanks, Jemmy! " " Aw, you don't have to say thank you since we are all friends now. Right, Stacy? "" Of course! " " I am so gla
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