The Name [5]

Asher

Sara entered the gym. She looked confused. I ignored it and started scrolling on my phone. I few minutes later the teacher arrived.

"So class today the class will be a bit different, we will choose 6 boys and 6 girls and we will choose 3 boys and 3 girls randomly to make a team, the teams will play basketball against each other. Understood" the teacher stated.

We nodded.

I looked at Chris and Adam "god how I wish we wwere on the same team" Chris said."Yeah man I hope" I answered.

The teacher chose the teams, team A consisted of Adam, Sandra, Michelle, John or between two brackets Adam and his minions, and surprisingly Chris And Sara.

The other team was me Alex, a boy named Tyler and some other 3 girls.

"Umm, Mr Jordan can I please sit this one out I'm a bit sick" Sara trailed off. "No you may not Sara I want to see you play plus this is your first class I understand you are nervous" Mr Jordan argued.

She nodded silently and started playing with her hands nervously. "What a weirdo it's just a game" I thought to myself.

We started running but I noticed Sara was running a bit too slow.  And I noticed Adam had a smirk on his face. I looked at Alex and said, "Adam is planning something and it's going to be epic" I said.

"Yup I've noticed it" he agreed.

Suddenly Adam signaled to one of his minions and she tripped Sara. Sara went flat on the ground and hit her head. One of the girls on my team rushed and helped her up.

Sara

"Oh my god are you okay?" the girl asked. "Yeah yeah I'm fine" I answered. I wasn't. I looked up to see everyone laughing and Adam had a wicked smile on his face. He planned this I'm sure.

The teacher told me to go sit on the bench, and I gladly agreed. My head was throbbing in pain.

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The bell rang indicating lunch time. I headed to the cafeteria to buy some sandwiches I didn't have enough money for a meal plus I didn't go to the cafe for two days I hope they didn't fire me.

I looked at my pocket and found 20 20-dollar bill. Thank god I kept this, I thought to myself.

I bought a sandwich and headed to the back of the school I can't handle Adam today. I was sitting under a tree eating my sandwich when suddenly Asher appeared in front of me.

"Hello there Sara, how are you doing?" He asked mockingly. "Can I please be your friend?"

"Asher please go I can't handle you today, get a life," I said. "What did you just say to me" he asked grabbing me by my collar. "Get off me" I said trying to free myself. "Oh are you going to cry" he laughed "Someone should teach you how to talk to people" he signalled for two girls they came, one pinned my hands behind my back and the other started punching me on the stomach. Their punches were weak compared to Dad's punches so I didn't get as affected. "Acting tough huh" he stated.

"Harder" he ordered the girl. The girl gathered all her strength and punched me exactly where Dad did yesterday. My eyes started watering, and the pain was unbearable, the girl let go of me and I fell to the ground curling in a ball. I was coughing blood but I refused to cry in front of him.

"Five punches guess you aren't that tough" he teased.

"Now apologise" he ordered.  I was so hurt that I couldn't speak. "APOLOGISE" he shouted and kicked me. "I'm

s-s-sorry" I whined. "Good girl, next time talk politely okay" he commanded. And left.

I sat there lying on the ground till the break ended. I gathered my stuff and headed to class. Thank god I don't have any more classes with Adam or Asher.

At the end of the day, I gathered my things and left the school. I was walking to the cafe when I saw a little girl crying on a bench.

I approached her and asked, "What's wrong sweetie?" "I got l-lost an-d-d can't find my mum," she said sopping."Well, do you know your home address" "Yeah bu-t I don't know ho-w to go there"she muttered.

Okay sweetie I'm gonna help you find your mommy okay"

An hour has passed and we are finally at her house."Is this your house sweetheart?" "Yes yes !!" She cheered. I rang the bell, and  a woman answered she looked like she had been crying for days. The moment she saw her daughter she fell to the ground and hugged her daughter."Oh my god where did you go Sara,  I got so worried"the mother cried.

I was trying to walk away when she stopped. "Did you bring her here? "the woman asked.

" Yeah, it was her mum"the girl answered. She suddenly hugged me, I was so stunned. I've never been hugged since mum funeral and I almost forgot how it felt like to be hugged. "Thank you my dear" the woman cried. "It was my pleasure ma'am you have a brilliant little girl" I smiled.

"Anyways, I have to go I have work, take care Sara" I told the little girl. And went on my way.

Oh my god I will be late for my shift, I started running to the cafe, every step hurt but I have no other choice, I can't get fired, this is the only way I can afford to go to school and pay the bills.

I arrived 2 minutes before my shift, I sighed a sigh of relief. Jess looked at me, "Why are you sweating" " I thought I would be late" i answered.

"I covered for you the past two days where were you"I know I'm sorry I got pretty sick" I lied.  "You owe me one" she stated. "Yeah sure " I smiled.

My shift started and it went pretty smoothly. I was walking home when my phone rang. It was Dad. "Dad??" "Where are you, Sara?" He shouted through the phone. "I'm walking back from work" "don't you come back if you don't have my beer, UNDERSTAND" he shouted louder this time. "O-k-kay da-ad" "Stop stuttering like a baby" he added closing the phone on my face.

But I don't have money, I thought to myself. I will just borrow it from Mr Clark he always gives me because he knows I'll pay him back.

I arrived at Mr Clark's place. "Hello, Mr Clark um can you give me 2 bottles of beer I'll bring you the money at the end of the week when I get my payment" I asked.

"I'm so sorry dear but the business is really slow I can't give you this time" he exposed. "Oh it's okay, hope things go well," i said leaving the store.

I was sitting on a bench in the park next to my house,  I can't go home Dad would literally kill me. I was so tired that I just laid down on the bench.

I woke up to my alarm running, oh my god I'm going to be late, I took my back and went to the public bathroom in the park, I fixed my hair and re-applied makeup to hide the bruises. My clothes looked bad but I don't think they are that noticeable plus I have no other choices.

I arrived at school and everyone was looking at me disgustingly. Guess my clothes are that noticeable.

Sara

I saw Sara entering school with the same outfit as yesterday. "Is this girl trying to commit a social suicide or what?" I said to myself. Alex heard it." Yeah man I don't know what was she thinking, but that is dumb" he replied chuckling. "Anyways let's go to class" Chris said.

We walked to class to find Adam with his minions, god how I hate Wednesdays. A few minutes later Sara entered the class.

"Oh my god new girl what are you wearing Adam said laughing. "Clothes I guess" she answered with a straight face. I let out a little laugh. Adam pinned her to the wall with her neck choking her slightly.

"what do you want from me Adam, please just leave me alone, I don't want any problems" she said trying to breathe properly. "So you're saying I'm a problem" he said tightening his grip.

The teacher entered the class and he let go of Sara. She started coughing trying to catch her breath. "Go to your seat Sara," the teacher told her. Sara was stunned, she was probably wondering why the teacher didn't say anything to him.

She will find out eventually. Adam returned to his seat smirking.

The lecture started but for some reason, Sara wasn't focusing. I bet she worrying about what will Adam do on the break. So naive.

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The lecture ended and I was heading to my next class. Sara was following behind I guess we had the same lesson but suddenly she tapped my shoulder. "Um I'm sorry for being rude yesterday I was annoyed, can you forgive me?" she said with a low voice. I was so stunned, but I'm going to enjoy it. "Do you want me to forgive you"she shook her head yes. "Are you going to do anything" "Yes, yes I will" "Okay we are going to see" I said and went on my way.

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The break started. I was sitting with Alex and Chris when I saw Sara coming in. I elbowed Alex, to gain his concentration.  "Do you want something from the cafeteria" "Well I latte won't be bad" he answered. "Okay good, Sara come here" Sara came, she looked scared, I like the effect I have on people "Go bring us two cups of latte" "What??" "You said you want me to forgive you right, bring me two cups of latte" "Oh okay" she answered and headed to the cafe.

She came back with two cups of latte. I took them from her. I took a sip and spat on her shoes. "Eww, this is regular milk I only drink skimmed milk, go get me a new one" I ordered. She said nothing and went to order another one.

"What is going on man, how are you making her do these things?" Alex asked. "She disrespected me and I gave her a taste of my poison and she is now scarred and trying to make me forgive her" I answered smirking.

She came with the latte and gave up to me. "Do you want something else" "Well I don't but ask Chris and Alex if they want anything" I said trying to upset her. She shook her head with a yes. "Can I do anything for you guys?" She asked looking at Chris and Alex. "No you can go" answered Chris. Sara quickly left the cafeteria.

"Why did you do that we were having fun" Alex asked. "She is scared man, leave her alone, and remember we don't mess with girls" Chris argued. "You don't we do" Alex corrected. "Well do it when I'm not here" Chris said storming out of the cafeteria.

"What is wrong with him" "Don't you recognise the name" "What name" he asked confused. "Sara, it is the name of his dead sister you idiot" "Oh my god why didn't you pinch me or something" " I tried but you are an idiot who doesn't know when to shut up" I added.

I tried going after him but I couldn't find him. I was looking through the hallway, when I saw Sara talking to someone on the phone, I couldn't hear anything but I stayed there anyway.

The moment she closed her phone she fell to the floor crying. Not even a minute later she quickly got up brushing off her tears. She started looking around to see if anyone saw her little breakdown, I quickly hid behind a locker, I didn't want her to think I was following her or something.

Author's note

This is one of the longest chapters I've made I hope you liked it.

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