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‎No sooner had the bell rang for change lesson than Lucia closed the book.

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‎"Huh finally I'm done. "She muttered and jumped a little in surprise when she saw me.

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‎"I didn't realize you had come back"she said.

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‎"Yeah I came an hour ago but you seemed engrossed into the book and I didn't want to disturb you. "I explained.

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‎"Yeah,I got to the interesting part again and now I'm done with it. I now feel like a burden has been lifted from my chest"she said as let out a long sigh. She looked at the book on my table and frowned.

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‎"Chemistry,my nemesis"she muttered.

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‎"Do you struggle in Chemistry,I didn't know"I said. She was a very brilliant student in this class. She always ranked second in class always after me. I never thought she had any difficulty in any subject.

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‎"Yeah I do. It's so complicated and too broad."she said and I nodded because that was very true. I myself sometimes gave up when I didn't understand some topics during personal time and had to let my dad hire a tutor for me.

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‎"So what topic are you learning?"she asked me ending my train of thoughts.

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‎"Mole Concept."I answered.

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‎"But we did that last semester,didn't you understand back then?"she asked looking confused.

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‎"I did.I just want to revise in case I forgot any notes or facts."I explained and she nodded.

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‎"Yeah I think I should that too."

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‎"Since you are using the Chemistry textbook,can you lend me your Calculus?"she asked. This wasn't the first time she asked for books from me. It had become a normal thing between us. I knew she wasn't from a rich home and I wasn't stingy and selfish so I helped her in any way I could. I really felt good about doing it. It made me feel at peace and not feel guilty that I was fortunate to be born into a rich family.

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‎"Yes"I said as I took the book in my backpack and gave it to her.

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‎"Thank you very much."she said with gratitude in her eyes.

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‎"My pleasure"I said and she smiled. I then continued to study my book.

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‎School had now closed and I sat at a bench under a tree as I waited for my chauffeur. My eyes were wondering around when it landed on that boy earlier.His head was down as he was reading a book. It seemed he was also waiting for his chauffeur. I was still curious as to why he made such a scene earlier. Standing up,I  walked to where he was sitting.

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‎"May I sit next to you?"I asked.

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‎He raised his head and his expression changed once he realized it was me. He was speechless for some split seconds then shifted to the other side to give space and gestured for me to sit so I did.There was an awkward silence that reigned between as he read his book. I realized he wasn't even reading as he took a side look at me every second. Was I making him nervous?

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‎"You know who I am right?"I asked not beating around the bush and he nodded.

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‎"You know my parents?"I asked again and he nodded again.

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‎"For someone who was apologizing to me earlier nonstop,you seem to be mute now."I said.

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‎"Ye..yes I..I know them. "he stammered.

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‎"How do you know I was related to them?"I asked and this was because I was never seen with my parents because they always attracted attention anywhere they went. Especially my mom,who was an actress and model. So I wondered how he knew. Only people in the same circle as me knew who I was and I knew every single one of them but here was the case he knew me and I didn't know him.

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‎"My elder brother is a manager in your mom's hotel and he invited me to come during it's launching of restaurant. I saw you with your mom during the party and you guys really resembled each other,that's when I realized it. "He explained. That long?It has been two years since that party. So if he hadn't bumped into me today,I would have never known. This was a big revelation to me.

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‎"So have you told anyone?"I asked hoping the answer would be 'no'

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‎"No please,I realized you didn't want people to know with how you kept a low profile in the school. "he answered and I silently heaved a sigh of relief.

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‎"Which category are you under?"I asked him. This was what the rich students had created. They felt it was insulting to blend in with the poor people so they came out with four categories for everyone. Those on scholarships,the lower class,middle class and higher class. This brought about division and bias more into the school. The high and middle class bullied the other categories more than ever. They could also do things that the other categories weren't allowed to do in the school. For instance,if a lower class member wanted to enter the washroom and met a middle or high class member,he had to wait outside for the other member to enter,finish and come out before he could enter even though there were countless of toilet seats in the washroom.

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‎One situation occurred when a middle class member deliberately took an hour in the washroom and a scholarship member couldn't hold it any longer and soiled himself. It was a very bad day as he was mocked and criticized.

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‎"I'm a lower class member"he answered in embarrassment. That was unfortunate.

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‎"I have a favor to ask you"I said and he raised his head this time to look at me. Confusion was written on his face.

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‎"I would like you to continue keeping my identity and in exchange, I will protect you." I said.

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‎"I don't need your protection and you don't have to worry for I won't tell anyone since it's not my place to tell."he answered.

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‎"But I'm sure some people have come to ask after that scene you pulled over."I stated.

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‎"They have, but I have my way of dealing with that. I'm sorry again if that really made you feel uncomfortable and be rest assured,your secret is safe with me. "He promised and I nodded.

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‎"Thank you" I said.

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‎"No need to . It's the least I could do for the daughter of the kind woman who employed my brother." he said with gratitude in his eyes .It seemed there was a story behind that.

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‎"What's your brother's name?"I asked and he became alarmed.

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‎"Don't worry,he's not in trouble"I said and he instantly calmed down. Such a loving brother.I thought.

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‎"Since his younger brother doesn't want any favor,I will do it for him instead. I don't like owing people."I said.

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‎His name his Joshua Drey but people mostly call him Josh."he explained.

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‎"Okay I hear you".I said.

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‎I realized my chauffeur had arrived so I stood up to leave.

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‎"Are you waiting for your chauffeur?"I asked.

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‎"I have no chauffeur,I'm waiting for my brother to come and pick me up." he answered.

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‎"Call him and tell him not to come.Tell him I will be bringing you" I said.

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‎"That wouldn't be necessary. I don't want to bother you"He declined as politely as he could.

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‎"I'm doing it as one of his favours"I answered and he kept quiet. He silently took his phone from his pocket and called his brother. After some seconds,he disconnected the call.

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‎"He's aware now."he said.

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‎"Okay,now let's go."I said as I headed to the car. He reluctantly stood up and followed me. We both entered the car.

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‎"I won't be going home now. Take me to the hotel."I said to the chauffeur in front and he nodded.

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‎"I wonder why you are willing going there Kiara. "He said.

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‎"I have a favour to do for someone"I answered and he nodded,started the car and we headed to my mom's hotel.Some place I never wanted to go.

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