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."

tongue and entered, feeling worse than

admirers

are just jealous of Eve,

smiled, not bothering to correct them. Lemira rested her head on the desk,

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

packed up, her back to Evelina, who, looking at the former, smirked at her victory. To her sidekicks, Evelina

will

determined to overshadow Lemira and

---

headed straight for

his expression

here to study, if that's okay?" Lemira walked in like she

her boldness, expecting someone more timid. Yet, when

brain hold onto

simple

took the scolding, jotting down

quiet, and her growling stomach betrayed her hunger, which made her flushed despite the fact that she ate a bread