Chapter 9 ~ Rebellious Girl

"When I said about going to St Xavier's, I wasn't expecting this," I spoke, looking down at my black skirt that barely reached to my knees.

Good thing I had black stockings below it.

I fixed the tie then splayed my hands running them down the blazer, feeling the fine uniform of St' Xavier's, the name sent chills.

Faisal turned his lean body that he was resting against the basin of the restroom of St'Xavier said, "we can't get some real information unless we pretend we study here"

I was here, I felt deja vu, oh yeah of course I came here before, when these boys were bullying Aarav I ran to the restroom to hide, instead of being useful, I was pathetically crying in here.

I stared at myself in the horizontal slab mirror. I looked different, two years made me slim, I couldn't find the same girl with big spectacles, short hair and scaredy face rather, there stood a girl with a heart shape face and the lack of chubbiness made my eyes look large and steady. I was no longer shying away from eye contacts. But, I know she was there somewhere inside me, now and then would come back on surface to remind me that I will always remain coward and useless.

I sighed, drawing my eyes down at the black boots. Dhruv gave me to wear, actually ordered me to wear those. He said, I wasn't a kid so should stop dressing up like one.

Meanie

"Look up," Faisal instructed coming behind me.

I did and looked back at him.

He appeared harmless good student, the type who was perfect in everything; studies, sports, looks and personality. His uniform was in place with no crease fitted well like that on a mannequin in a shop to lure customers in.

"Not at me" he laughed lowly, "in the mirror at you, see how plain and -

I glared at me through the mirror.

"There" he smiled triumphantly at my face, "there it is! Your feisty nature the real personality! hold it on for today, you gonna act like bad tough girl."

I narrowed my eyes at him, with crossed arms" I won't act, we are just going out there to pretend like students to gather information-

"From the office sneakily, exactly! they have it there old data for the previous years Entering as students would make it easier than sneaking in like spies at night-

I opened my mouth to tell him the flaw in our plan or actually flaws, but I chose to keep that to myself, I was Selena, that secret I would hold for long I was there to play along and also doing so I will get the information on Aarav.

"the later sounds adventurous, I know dear, but what can we say Dhruv is so boring he wants to do this quickly and boringly anyway you don't have to worry about getting caught we came prepared, teachers won't care we are just here as any students of class 12th"

I opened my mouth again to ask but he went on waving his hand shushing me then took out something from his pants pocket and grabbed my chin pulling me towards him, I was going to punch him in his eye but I noticed he had a liner in his hand.

"Open your eyes for me Serra.." he sang.

"What the-

"You speak a lot, I know you are getting all excited and jumpy to attend and study in the classes but a rude awakening for you we aren't going to attend any of the classes yep not even one! I know that feeling I too was really in a mood of shaking some test tubes but you know Dhruv how he is? By the way did I inform you Dhruv is younger than us he hasn't even completed his 12th grade?"

"Wow" I was shocked but could understand, true definition of bad guy who couldn't care less about education.

"I reckon you gonna say boring? I swear your definition of adventure is more boring than mine" Dhruv provided standing not far away from us.

Faisal continued uninterrupted,"he is rude, hotheaded and every trait that makes ones unlikable anyway he strictly said, we are here to dig information secretly so NO DIVERSIONS!. We are in disguise and now let me make you look edgy and a stereotypical bad girl, Serra" he opened my eyes without waiting for my reply then filled it with liner on the waterline then closed it and smoothly applied on the eyelid while I stayed still scared if I protest he will poke my eyes with it. Once done he stepped away putting back the liner in his pocket.

I eyed it with suspicion.

"It's not mine it is Dhruv's" he told then explained further when my eyes widened and Dhruv stormed out, "oh don't give me that look Serra.. you think he got those anime eyes naturally nope he uses liner to make it intense and chicks luring" he inspected me with a chin in his hand.

I turned around to check how I looked? And Damn I jerked back in shock.

I looked-

Odd.

I mean I looked someone who's confident, brave and rebellious? Eye makeup can really change people.

I was going to wash it off when I noticed Faisal also made a tiny beauty mark right above my upper lip. I liked it a little bit.

He came forth and stopped me,"now don't you wash it off that's my hardwork, pay some respect Serra"

"I don't like your work"I half lied it was okay I guess but I appeared different not like me and I was terrified by that change and unfamiliarity.

"And the sky is yellow" he said rolling his eyes.

I turned to him,"sky can be yellow during sunset and sunrise"

He smiled sweetly, "I hate nerds" he said,"okay listen you are just lying to yourself you liked it but you are just showing attitude so you don't have to say thank you to me. Dhruv told me you can be real ungrateful at times."

I raised my eyebrow in surprise not knowing how to feel that they talked about me behind my back, but anyway"I am not ungrateful!"

"So did you thank Dhruv for saving your life while Sahil watched you drown?". He asked back rhetorically.

"Sahil watched me drown?"

He shrugged, "he sure didn't save you. Did he? "

I took a moment to let it sink in.

He was right.

Sahil wasn't the one to pull me out.

I gulped.

"Now now don't look so heartbroken he is like that, he was actually made like that"

"Like what?" I whispered back.

Sahil did find me before them he, knew I was Selena, he knew I was Aarav's friend and he was doing quite well in the scheme of destroying me emotionally.

"Insensitive, he hardly cares and loves anyone. Looks, can be real deceiving Serra, he might look like a Prince Charming but he ain't one" he told sadly, dusting some imaginary dust off his shoulders and walked to get out.

I followed with a bad feeling like a foreshadowing about another tragedy.

Should I ignore it?

Was I too late? I shook my head, my priority was my revenge so that should be the main concern right now.

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Dhruv looked like a typical bad boy, undone tie just lazily laid about his neck, even blazer sleeves were rolled up like he mostly did. He had one hand inside his sleek pants pocket and was looking with his perpetual disdain on his face at the school ground.

He didn't even look at us when we reached joining him just stepped away from the fence he was slouching against.

He walked ahead to I don't know where.

Frowning, I looked at Faisal who shrugged one shoulder, "what can I say? He's always had a thing for rebellious, feisty girls, good luck he's gonna be extra mean to you now" he spoke rubbish and jogged catching up with Dhruv.

I watched with my hands on my hips confused what's that supposed mean?

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"Plan A is simple, we are going to office straightaway then right outside Faisal and I, are gonna create ruckus then all the staff should come out as we are hoping for, but if not then Ms. Newton don't hesitate from bribing them or using my name" Dhruv glanced at me.

I shot him oh really look.

He drew his eyes away that lingered longer at my face than should've been expected, and then Faisal's words echoed in my mind I shut it at once.

"Ms.Newton will go in there, you see this map follow it and go to the computer at table 12 there according to my sources we can find old records stored. Just download all the information from 2019 we can't be picky here" Dhruv told holding out the map for me explaining everything quickly twice.

This thing about the information, if we successfully gained would be equally beneficial for me in getting some evidence against these boys and the full story on what happened with Aarav? For that I had to go through the older records since Aarav joined, all competitions he participated in, all pictures, his friend circle and everything. I need to know the changed Aarav to understand why he took such a drastic step. It wouldn't be a one day thought.

I nodded trying to remain calm and collected like them, with money they can get out of everything. But still it, made me jittery I can't trust them what if they had it against me and get me caught like prepared all of this a trap for me?

They have done that before I can't blindly follow their instructions.

I licked my lips,"what if we have something before, you know it has been some time since we last ate which was in the morning?"

Faisal agreed patting his stomach sitting on the window sill outside our supposed to be class."she has a point, I am hungry for food and" he glanced back at the class the girls were gawking at our way particularly at the boys. "Attention" Faisal winked at them making them go crazy.

While Dhruv ignored turning his back to them then studied me. "You know we are not here for a picnic Ms. Newton?"

I twirled a strand of hair around my finger then batted my eyelashes at him, "pretty pleeeeease"

He stared at me for a moment then glanced at Faisal, "did she forget her meds or something?"

I dropped the act glaring at him

Faisal guffawed, "she was trying to use it against you Your weakness for bad girls"

Dhruv scoffed, "what? my weakness ? never heard of that thing before, anyway Ms. Newton if you are done with acting stupid then let's get over the nuisance of filling up your stomach we have some real things to do after that" rolling his eyes, he moved down the corridor like some pompous model.

I stomped my foot shooting dagger at Faisal for lying.

"Oh don't believe him, he's just being extra mean to you, like I told" Faisal cheered then we again rushed to follow your highness.

On the way to the cafeteria my phone pinged. I pulled it out from my skirts pocket. It was iphone which Sahil left in my room when he came for the haircut. Remembering that twisted my stomach with weird longing of missing something.

I didn't even realise how easily I started using his phone until now, and I think I should probably throw it away again.

I looked at message notification.

My nightmare boy

Speak of devil and he is here

My nightmare boy

Where are you?

He'd literally spammed the inbox

Why did you leave without telling me?

I am getting worried sick

Are you at your home did you leave suddenly?

Was it because of me?

I didn't mean what I said before.

I realised I was an asshole to you I am sorry.

But please tell me where are you?

I would be really happy if you are at your home. But not more than sad :(

So are you at your home?

I quickly glanced ahead, Faisal was basking in attention while Dhruv sat uncaring looking ahead. I settled in my seat at the cafeteria which was half full with girls....

yeah

I looked at my mobile under the table then quickly typed.

I am not at home and I haven't left your place, yet

Where are you then?

Why don't you go bother your girlfriend?
She must be really missing you!

WHERE ARE YOU Serra?

I won't tell you

The guys didn't tell, so I don't want to be the first one to break the news.

Alright, then I am coming wherever you are within 20 :)

I almost dropped my phone in shock.

Dhruv gave me a weird look. I got up alarmed, "we should get the thing done let's go to the office now" I said, urgently.

Dhruv frowned then gave a pointed look at my untouched tray of food ,"but you didn't eat anything?"

"I am full," I told quickly looking around franatically here and there. Sahil can pop out from anywhere.

Like literally.

"Sit down Ms. Newton, I don't like people who waste food and time" Dhruv said, uncaring gazing at whatever he was looking at which was nothing. He was really acting extra jerk to me today.

I turned to Faisal who looked like he was signing autographs for girls then told them the meaning and purpose of his name.

Completely useless.

I threw my hands up in exasperation.
"Dhruv I am serious!" I didn't realise my hand struck someone.

I turned to apologise but noticed three tall girls towering over a girl who was standing at the back of me the one I hit accidentally.

I moved out to see what was happening?

Judging by the pin drop silence in the cafeteria suddenly something big happened.

The scene looked like just out of from mean girls or some highschool drama movie.

The girl whom I hit, was petite and cowering under the glares of the three girls standing arrogantly. The middle out of them had her shirt soaked with milkshake. And her food tray lay at her feet everything was scattered around.

"I am s-s-orry" the girl mumbled.

The middle girl looked like the leader of her three members gang, who was now in pink strawberry shake, "seriously? You are sorry? How much are you sorry Dumb Diksha? Sorry enough to have the shake thrown at you by the entire people present here in the cafeteria?" She threatened her.

This was of course bullying,
Bitchy bullying while no one speak, the girl must be of great importance and terror to render people's mouth shut.

I felt bad for the poor girl whom I stumbled on, it was my mistake. And I don't know, how to rectify it considering the gravity of the situation.
.
Diksha looked down in fear, "I am sorry, I can pay you for that Trisha I can even clean your dress if that is what you want"

Trisha, the leader laughed,"oh honey what I want is you covered from head to toe in every flavour of shake on the menu, isn't it everyone?"

The cafeteria started chanting, "milkshake shower!"

"I am too old for this drama, I am outta here" Dhruv got up, yawning.

Faisal was recording everything like some of them were. He glanced at me when I kept staring at him disgustedly. "What? This will get me so many views on my channel Drama King!"

"Come on, Ms. Newton this is routinely we should get moving" Dhruv called me when I continued watching the silence, the cruelty of people no one dared to stand up for not even her.

I was going to turn away but felt my feet moving.

"What are you doing? Serra"Dhruv, hissed grabbing my arm. I freed it pushing him away, "it was my fault my mistake so I should take it as my responsibility" I told him.

He stared at me with puzzled and amazed expression.

Oh
Oh
Looks like someone's going to get into trouble!

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