Beneath the surface

new shoes. My box braids was styled in a ponytail with two dropping in the front like I liked it,and silver a

t,DLC's uniform was more fitting. I had been to the school earlier to collect my uniform and do some final paper work

ove their ankles and revealed their triple strap shoes, all of which were colored vani

and covered with a tight jacket. A light tie divided the middle of their

ust below their knees. They were paired with dotted socks a

ng over their skirts and were covered with a basic jacket. They too wore a tie that hung nea

ough non-compulsory, many students wore varied accessories, many

n earrings and my oriamo wrist watch. I released a breath then picked up my purple school bag, leaving the room shortly after. My father was waiting for m

veloped me in one of his bear hugs and kissed my forehead. Mother

rried something like what happen

d they school's principal would have

to let that

this

y," Mom kissed me on the cheek

ll walk home." I told her and

kking under the hot sun to getting

embarrassed." He provided

ne how it would look getting a

sically going to a rich kid's school.

by chauffeurs,in black suit

er out of the house and into his Jeep. I sat in the front with him and began fiddling with his car radio, switching channels every ten seconds as he drove us to m

to the school. My heart was beating erratically in my chest and I would lie if I said I wasn't nervous. I was already given a tour the last time I came by a girl named Ashan

elf. No drama. No trouble,n

The room turned momentarily silent and I felt all

sitting on their desks, some backwards on their chai

a daring move and waved. I waved whilst mumblin

someone res

iled. It was the girl who

me by surprise. I widened my eyes,my arms resting on b

on you!" I suddenly noticed how chirpy the girl was. She a

like Riri. L

asically dragged me with her. Her seat was at the corner of the room,