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Chapter 1643
After a night had passed, Skyler had carefully tucked away the hurt in her heart,
Come afternoon, she arrived punctually at the location designated by her college advisor. Some students were
practicing their lines, while others were rehearsing their acts; everyone was busy with their own tasks.
Only Skyler found herself waiting far longer than anticipated, as her partner was nowhere to be seen. She pinged
her speech partner in their three-person WhatsApp group. [Hey, are you here yet?)
No response came.
Skyler glanced at the clock; they had agreed to meet at 2 PM, and it was now 2:30 PM, a full half-hour late. In life,
there was little she detested more than those who didn’t respect time. Even so, true to her nature, Skyler refrained
from harsh words. [Hey, if you get this, please respond. We’re half an hour past our meeting time. Do you know
how much longer you’ll be?]
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe sent the message and waited some more, but still, there was silence from the other end.
The councelor, perhaps feeling the awkwardness of the situation, stepped in and said, [Skyler, why don’t you just
focus on memorizing your speech for tomorrow? Don’t worry about the rest.]e2
Skyler replied with a simple “OK,” but she harbored a tiny grudge inside.
She could handle her own tasks perfectly fine. But a two-person job, with the other failing to cooperate, meant not
only their embarrassment but hers as well. She had no desire to embarrass herself in front of her peers.
If her partner was so reluctant to speak onstage, they shouldn’t have agreed to the advisor in the first place.
Agreeing and then showing this kind of attitude was downright infuriating.
Unable to manage the situation, Skyler simply focused on her own speech, determined to do her part impeccably,
regardless of anyone else’s attitude.
September 8th arrived.
The Capital College opening ceremony was held in the grand Capital Stadium.
Before the ceremony, the warm-up acts, “Visions of the Future” and “Seeds of Hope,” not only lifted the spirits of
the attendees but also gave many students like Skyler a glimpse of what could be.
After all, wasn’t that what life was about? Holding on to hope.
The ceremony went on smoothly, following the program to a tee, and Skyler watched each performance with great
interest. Emma tugged at Skyler’s sleeve. “Hey Skyler, who’s the guy you’re supposed to speak with today? His
name isn’t even on the program.”
Skyler just shook her head.
“You went to rehearse with him yesterday, right? You mean to tell me you didn’t even see him?” Emma asked
incredulously.
Just a nod from Skyler.
“Can you believe it? Skipping out on something this important? Our counselor is so strict; they wouldn’t let someone
mess around like this,” Emma exclaimed.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSkyler didn’t want to elaborate; such talk, if overheard and passed around, could easily be misconstrued as gossip.
“I’m not sure what’s up. Let’s just focus on the show, shall we?”
After a couple more acts, the stadium announcer’s voice boomed, “And now, please welcome our freshman
representative, Skyler, to the stage for her speech.”
Skyler’s name echoed through the stadium.
As she walked elegantly towards the stage amidst loud applause and the watchful eyes of her classmates, Emma
whispered to Amanda, “Hey, doesn’t Skyler look exceptionally stunning today?”
“Is today the only day Skyler looks great?” Amanda retorted.
“Of course not. You should’ve seen my face when I first saw her on move-in day; I was absolutely gobsmacked,
Emma confessed.
“Who wasn’t? Sometimes I wish I were a guy,” Amanda mused.
“We’re so lucky to have such a gorgeous roommate, Emma sighed with a smile.
While they chatted, Skyler had already reached the podium. Just as she settled into her stance, the announcer
added, “Let’s also invite another Coutstanding student representative, Zavier, to join her onstage.”
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