When They Beg, I Rise!

When Lemira thought she couldn't take it anymore, Evelina finally showed up, panting and apologetic, "I'm so sorry, I got caught up planning the game with Ari and the crew, totally lost track of time." Caspian, ever so cool, replied, "No worries, you're pitching in for the family. Beats being a ungrateful wretch."

The driver, in a calm tone, reassured, "No problem, I'll step on it."

Yet, they still ended up late. Rushing to the classroom, they were caught red-handed by their teacher.

Evelina, pale and out of breath, stammered, "I'm so sorry. It's all on me. I held Lemmy up."

Lemira kept a straight face, silent.

The teacher glanced at them, softening a bit towards Evelina, "I get it, no need for a long explanation. Head on in."

"Thank you."

As Lemira followed, the teacher's stern voice stopped her, "Lemira, don't slow Evelina down again. This is your last warning!"

Lemira turned, "Sir, Evelina already explained. It's her, not me."

"Enough. I know your type all too well. Argue again, and you'll stand through class."

entered, feeling worse than ever. She longed for

the star, surrounded by admirers eager to

of her sneered at Lemira, "Some are just jealous

correct them. Lemira rested her head on the desk,

school, Evelina flaunted her plans as she gazed at Lemira, "Off to the training

her sidekicks,

will

Lemira and prove herself the rightful Langston

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her backpack, Lemira headed straight for the

on a chair gracefully, his expression tinged with amusement,

Lemira walked in like she owned the place, hoping he wouldn't

someone more timid. Yet, when Lemira asked questions, she

brain hold onto

simple stuff on your

scolding, jotting

and her growling stomach betrayed her hunger, which made her flushed despite the fact