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."

and entered, feeling worse

lunch, Evelina was the star, surrounded by admirers eager to hear about her

Lemira, "Some are just jealous of Eve, dragging

bothering to correct them. Lemira rested her head on the desk,

flaunted her plans as she gazed at

at her victory. To her sidekicks, Evelina delegated, "Homework,

I will pay you

left delightedly, determined to overshadow Lemira and prove

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her backpack, Lemira headed

sat on a chair gracefully, his expression

okay?" Lemira walked in like she owned the

aback by her boldness, expecting someone more timid. Yet, when Lemira asked

brain hold onto

out the simple stuff on your

took the scolding, jotting down

her hunger, which made her flushed despite the