s emblazoned on the top, and the words "Expulsion Notice" are stamped in bold red

r Stu

ing the affair with your sister's boyfriend, the school administration has

. Your actions have brought shame to our s

nce

ipal Di

read the words over and over, hoping they'll change. But they don't. I'm

? I'm innocent, but no one believes me. The weight of the accusations and t

own my face as I stare blankly at the expulsion l

is that?! Just leave me alone!" The knocking persist

open, revealing Brielle standing t

dripping with sarcasm. "Don't tell m

over. "What do you want, Brielle? I'm sure you

ure you're just devastated about t

to her, my fists clenc

n't you? You ruined my life

s calm, but a flicker of sat

, sister. You should be grat

er. "You're destroying me, Brielle. And for wh

t, and I see a glimmer of unease. Bu

stake, sister. Just be gratef

isper. "You're not going to get away with this,

to wanting to leave. "I'm shaking in my boots,

clever, don't you?" I say, my voice low and menacing. "But I have a surprise fo

d she takes a step back. "Yo

ive you till tomorrow to tell everyone the truth. If you

ing beneath. "You wouldn't dare." she repeats, her voice ris

She looks at the screen and smiles, a sly, triumphant smil

n? My

e a wave. She looks at me, her eyes glinting with triumph, and I

ian; it's about how deeply entrenched he is in her web of deceit. And with him

ke a ton of bricks, and for