The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning

Chapter 13

Madelyn was dressed in her high school uniform, not the conventional baggy attire of most schools, but rather, a sophisticated, British-styled, black ensemble that screamed of authority. Even the shoes and backpack were not mere standard issue, but instead made of exclusive material to distinguish them from the common ones. Across the street from her prestigious Ventrocloud High School, was the public, but equally respected, Ventropolis High School. The students of Ventropolis were intellectual elites, the future leaders of the nation, whereas those at Ventrocloud often relied on family wealth and status. Two schools, two different social strata, and years of mutual disdain and rivalry.

In the sea of sleek black cars, Madelyn caught sight of a familiar Audi among the many vehicles. As it drew closer, it halted in front of Ventropolis High School. It was indeed Zach’s car, and out stepped Zach himself, along with Jadie.

‘Could it be that Zach is dropping Jadie off at Ventropolis?’ Madelyn wondered.

Zach felt a gaze on him, and following his instinct, he turned around. His eyes met with the cool, poised figure of Madelyn, draped in her black school attire and donning a short skirt, a ponytail swinging behind her. Madelyn, not expecting him to turn around, managed a curt nod and a faint smile as a greeting.

“Madelyn!”

black knee socks, dashed toward her. Out of breath, Serena Smith clutched a pile

finally back. Heard you were sick. Are you feeling better

Both of them shared the same class, and in the circle of Ventrocloud High

better,” Madelyn

like before. You used to

Zach’s attention, and she had found it rather burdensome, costing her an hour each morning, time she could have used

snap at you

often been irritable, preferring solitude over company. She had not liked making friends, and in their eyes, Madelyn was an oddball, a loner. Only

“No, no, not at all! I think you’re nice this way. And… you look really pretty without

repercussions did

silhouette, before pulling back his gaze and glancing at his wristwatch. “We still have time. I

white uniform, her long hair pulled back, but on her, the outfit seemed anything but ordinary.

get off work

is right at the school gates, very convenient. I know you’re busy, Zach. I

me. You know that, right?” His voice was low and sincere. They were family, ready to

nodded, her lips curving into a slight smile.