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Anita's

"Oh baby what happened? You look like you had a rough day in school, you okay? Where's your glasses?" After I got home my mom bombarded me with so many questions when she saw how tired my face is.

I heaved a sigh, "I'm fine mom. Nothing happened in school, just the usual" I just said and pretended that everything's okay at school, when it's literally not if me and Jennifer goes to the same school together. Nothing is going fine with my life.

"Then where's your glasses? We both know you can't live without it" my mom said so my head automatically hurts thinking that Jennifer just stole my glasses just because she just wanna pissed me off, she's really good at it I guess.

"Well. . . Umm, I lost it." Damn it what a lame excuse Needy- wait why did I even call myself in that nickname?? Ugh! Jennifer.

"You lost it? Are you really okay? You never lose your glasses Anita" I really felt my mom's concern for me so I really feel guilty right now for lying. I don't want her to be worried about me more if she knew I was being bullied in school.

"I-I know, it's just happened okay? I don't even remember how I lost it either. So I had a hard time at school, it's hard to have a shitty eyesight mom" I just said so my mom lovingly held my both cheeks like I'm still a kid. Can't blame her when I'm her only daughter.

"Aww my poor baby girl, here. Just buy another one. Do you want contacts-" I heard my mom says but I cut her off after she handed me money for my glasses.

"No. No mom, I don't like contact lenses, I can't wear them, I'll just stick to my usual glasses. I'm more comfortable with it. Anyway aren't you going with me to buy one?" She just shook her head apologetically to me.

"Sorry, I have work to do today and for the next few days so I'll be busy for the meantime honey. Just buy a new one tomorrow and just rest for today okay? I'll be off" she said then kissed my cheeks saying goodbye.

I just nodded as a response before she leaves then get upstairs to rest.

I laid down on my bed thinking how am I supposed to go outside tomorrow and buy a new pair of glasses when I can't hardly see anything damn it.

I need to bare another day without my glasses. I really hate you Jennifer Check, this is all her fault.

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"So, how's life without your lame glasses?" I suddenly heard Jennifer's voice beside me while I'm walking down the hallway. Even if I don't look at her, I know she has that smirk on her face that I want to wipe it off so much.

"Wretched" I said with no emotion but she just chuckled at my response like she's satisfied with my answer.

"Why don't you just wear contact lenses, I mean it suits you unlike your lame ugly-" I didn't even let her finish when I suddenly stopped from my tracks and finally looked at her directly.

That piercing gaze she has on me again. . . I wonder if she looks at other people like the way she looks at me. . . Nevermind.

"You know, fine. Don't give back my ugly lame glasses, if you want it, keep it to yourself. And no, I won't wear contact lenses because I can't okay? Just leave me the fuck alone Jennifer, I'm so done dealing with you everyday" I said with annoyance but she just looked at me like she's not affected or she doesn't care at all.

"Wow. It's the first time I heard you dropping the f bomb needy" I just facepalmed in my mind because after all that i've said, that's the only thing she noticed.

"Ugh, forget it" I lastly said then walked away but she still walked beside me.

"Don't tell me you're nerd, dork and also broke too" she suddenly says so I quickly looked at her.

"What? No!" I quickly said with irritation. "But you said you can't wear contacts-" I didn't let her finish when I cut her off again.

"I can't wear it because I'm scared! That's it. Just leave me alone already, and keep the glasses Jen, I'll just buy a new one later" I said with finality then walked away for real.