Falling For The Girl I Bullied
Chapter 16

Violet’s P.O.V.

“Thanks, Mrs Hank”, I thanked the lady with a small smile on my lips when she gave me a bowl of soup. I was sent back home after the incident in the girl’s room. I knew that Sia would escape punishment once again this time because of the influence of her father. I didn’t have the energy to deal with that girl. To be honest, I was now really scared and wished someone to stay with me when Mrs Hank called me in school. Mrs Stone informed Samantha about what happened to me when I was in the medical room. I was sure that it was Samantha who contacted Mrs Hank and requested her to take care of me. I told her that I was alright and would be home soon so that she wouldn’t worry so much. She was with me since then. “No problem, girl… you are like my daughter to me”, Mrs Hank said in a lovely gentle voice while caressing my hair gently.

I smiled once again and started drinking the soup slowly. I was still shaken by what happened there. “Samantha and Victor will be here by night”, she informed me after a while and this time I raised my brows at her. “They don’t need to come. I am okay”, I said while looking for my phone. I needed to talk with Samantha. They couldn’t come just like this leaving their work behind. Both of them were in jobs and I didn’t want any difficulties for them. Mrs Hank placed her hand on my shoulder and called me in a soft voice. “You need someone close to you to stay beside you for some time, honey. You can’t be alone for the time being. You got two panic attacks in a row and this is not good for your health”, Mrs Hank reasoned their visit in a concerned tone.

“I am really okay, Mrs Hank…. Thanks to you…. And I am not alone…. You are here with me and you take good care of me whenever I need it. Thomas and Daisy always accompanied me whenever I need someone to stay with me. They really don’t need to come here”, I appreciated her efforts towards me while looking for my phone after putting down the bowl on the nightstand. Mrs Hank sighed aloud and then took the bowl from the nightstand. “Drink this first, girl”, Mrs Hank now used her stern motherly tone that made me pause in my search. I looked at her and she gave me a stern looking indicating that I had no choice but to follow her instructions. She was sometimes really scary but I loved her so much due to her motherly aura.

I sighed and took the bowl from her making her smile. She stayed with me sitting on the bed beside me in silence until I finished the soup. It was really refreshing and I felt better after drinking the soup. “O yeah… Jenny also called and she will be here before her shift today”, she suddenly remembered and told me in a very casual tone. I slumped my shoulders down and lay down on the bed on my back. Everyone around me was now worried for me. “Now sleep for some time. I will wake you up when Jenny comes”, Mrs Hank once again instructed me while tucking me inside the duvet. “Yes, Mrs Hank”, I confirmed her command in a defeated tone while pouting. She laughed while shaking her head and then stood up straight.

“Sleep now, girl…. You really need a good rest”, she patted my cheek gently while instructing me in a gentle but concerned tone. I smiled and then closed my eyes. I was feeling so tired and I knew that I would sleep back immediately after I closed my eyes. I closed my eyes while snuggling into my pillow. I heard the closing of the door and opened my eyes again. I took a deep breath and stared at the roof over me. The whole day was a mess for me. After waking up in the medical room, I saw Mrs Stone and our principal standing near my bed. They looked concerned about me and Mrs Stone was still angry at that time. I wanted to resume my day at the school but the medical officer presented there refused my request and asked the principal to send me back home. They already had talked with Samantha but I was sure that they didn’t tell her the reason of my panic attack.

Later Ethan and Dustin came to meet me there. I was really surprised to see them because they were the least expected people for me. They insisted me to have my lunch before going back home and I couldn’t deny them because I was really hungry. I didn’t want to have my lunch with them but I had no choice as they were the only ones who could keep me safe from Sia and others. I was still scared and it really made me feel pathetic for myself. Kyle sat beside me on one side and Dustin on the other. The only thing that was a relief for me was that they gave me a comfortable space to sit. Kyle didn’t say or ask me and I was really glad about that. He was also looking pissed but I was sure that this time his anger was not directed at me.

Later it was Ethan’s mother who arranged for someone to drop me at my home. I decided to thank Ethan later and give him a gift as a token of my gratitude. They were not supposed to help me yet they did and this made me look at them in a different light. They were not as bad as they pictured themselves in school. I still remembered that nasty look on Sia in the canteen when our gazes met for a second. Now I really didn’t know for how long I would be able to go through Sia’s torture in school. I was really exhausted and for a moment, I thought about dropping school but shrugged off the idea immediately. I needed to stay stronger and finish school to pursue my dream.

I didn’t know when I fell asleep until Daisy came and woke me up. I felt really fresh after having a dreamless and peaceful nap. She informed me that Jenny was already in the living room. Daisy was also looking worried for me when I woke up. “What happened, honey?” I asked her while taking her on my lap. “Why are you looking so pale and sick, Violet?” she asked me in her innocent voice while looking at me with worried eyes. “You played a prank on me with Thomas the last night, remember?” I didn’t want her to tell her the real reason so I used their prank as the reason for my sickness. She nodded immediately while looking at me with her beautiful watery eyes.

“So, I got really scared and got sick”, I said to her scolding myself internally for lying her. Immediately her eyes filled with tears and I embraced her tightly. “I am okay now, honey… you don’t have to worry”, I rocked her to and fro while comforting her. “I am sorry, V… please forgive me”, she apologized and sniffed. I regretted now for lying to her. She was innocent and didn’t know how cruel this world could be. “Hey”, I looked up when I heard Jenny’s voice. “Hi”, I smiled widely to put her on ease because she was also looking worried for me. I was still holding Daisy in my arms. Jenny came inside the room and sat down near my feet on the bed. “But, V”, Daisy suddenly spoke and I looked down at her.

“That boy was more scared than you and you remembered how he jump sat down on your lap while screaming hard?” she mentioned Dustin and immediately the same scene came in front of me. “What boy?” Jenny asked me while looking at us in confusion. “O…. one of my classmates came last night. He needed my help in his assignment”, I told her briefly but glared at Daisy. Jenny was a gossip queen and she would never leave any topic which could satisfy her gossip instinct. “If I remember correctly then you have no friends in school. So, who was that boy, huh?” she asked me while putting a finger on her chin and then came closer to me with curiousity written all over her face.

“You won’t believe it, Jenny… he was really a scary cat. He screamed louder than Violet and sat down on her lap in fear when I and Thomas scared them last night”, before I could say anything, Daisy moved towards her on my lap and told her about how Dustin was scared by them. “Is that so?” Jenny asked her while taking interest in her talk. “Yes, Jenny… you have to see him. He was the one who scared Violet the most and gave her a panic attack”, Daisy complained about Dustin and crossed her arms in front of her chest annoyingly. Jenny raised her brows while faking a surprise and then smiled. I also looked at Daisy with surprise because she completely put the blame on Dustin so innocently.

“If that boy comes again then you give me a call. I will come and scold him for scaring Violet so much. He is a man and he must act like a man”, Jenny banged her fist lightly on her thigh while talking with Daisy in a childish tone. “Yes… I will surely call you”, Jenny also bumped her fist in the air and then they both high-fived each other. I laughed at their childish act while shaking my head lightly. “Now go and play outside. I am here with Violet”, Jenny then pulled her from my lap and put her down on the ground while telling her to go out.

“Okay”, Daisy nodded with a bright smile on her lips and then ran outside the room. Jenny smiled widely while looking at her going out. After Daisy closed the door behind her, Jenny looked back at me with a serious look. “Now tell me what exactly happened in the school?” she asked me in a stern voice and I took a deep breath while closing my eyes. I knew that I couldn’t escape Jenny now. I opened my eyes and saw her waiting for my reply with a blank look.