Chapter 5. Challenge

A very warm afternoon and Cassie stay in their room. Shes been there for almost 2 hours but still no Prof. showed up. Huhh such a boring day, I wish I could just stay in the cafeteria. Suddenly a familiar face enters the room and caught her attention. " Good afternoon students, as we all know the search for the new representative for the University pageant is now on its peak and Im here to announce that I will be the one to monitor the whole procedure, I am hoping that you guys will cooperate with this event.( that was Serah the faculty member). After her speech, Serah focuces her attention in the spot were Cassie was sitting. She move closer to Cassie and whisper something in her ears. I hope you could join this pageant hahaha but base on your status now, even the initial scanner wouldnt give you a chance to move forward. hahahaha. Theres nothing to worry about, even in my wildest dream I do not plan to join that Activity. (Cassie replied) Look at your manners, Im just asking you if you could join in the search and yet you throw me that insult. what kind of student do you think you are. ( Serah almost shout those words into Cassie's face to caught the attention of other student and let them think as if Cassie really picked on Her). Most of the student suddenly stare into Cassie with a disgust registered on their face. Fake smile is now registered on Serah's face, she knew that her effort will not be wasted so she continue the drama. Well then Ms Cassie I think I should be the one to apologize. If you think i interfere in your private life then fine. I just hope you can forgive me this once. After that speech, Serah leave Cassie staring at her every step, toward the door. Cassie thought that the scenario ends when Serah leaves their room but shes wrong. Suddenly when Serah disappear, some of her clasmate started to blame her for what happend earlier as if she is the one who picked on Ms Serah. Some of them insulted her looks and told her that she doesnt really deserve to enter the pageant and shes not capable of doing so. Instead of fighting with her clasmate, Cassie choose to stay quiet and just absorb every word that comes from the mouth of her room mates. Am i that ugly now( cassie asked herself) i remember when i make my first step in this University, most of the guys admire my beauty and i have alot of suitors then. How come i ended up being an ugly duckling in just a short perioud of time.

After the last subject, Cassie went directly to 2g that is now owned by her friend Jhel. She wanted to release all the negativity inside her mind. She knew that only her friends are capable of doing so. Luckily jhel was just so easy to reach since shes residing near her school.

Tsk tsk its okay Cassie we can do something about it, Jhel replied to Cassie upon hearing her sentiments. If that Serah wants you to join in the pageant then you will join. Whaat!!! are you kidding? look at me, do you think I could enter the scanning procedure with this looks. (Cassie replied) Well if you continue to be like that then maybe they will throw you out of the room once you apply for an audition but we will just put some efforts, I believe we can still regain your former looks that you used to have when we were both in that campus. Cassie just stare at her friends face. She couldnt believe that she still have that said looks that she once posseses. Cassie im challenging you. if you want to prove them wrong then you must do something. You have to fight back, be strong enough to defend yourself Cassie I believe in you.

On her way home, Cassie think of what Jhel told her. She think Jhel is right, she must face them but first she have to face herself and regain her self confidence.

The first move that Cassie did to regain her confident was to put some effort with her hair. Due to a long time of being tied up, her hair already develop unwanted carve. She decided to visit hair salon to help her fixed the damage of her hair. She also visit optical clinic to make her eyes checked so that she can replace her weird eyeglasses with a fair of contact lenses.The result was just amazing even she couldnt belive that it is still possible to look good. Her next plan was to buy make ups to help her emphasised her beauty but because shes not into make ups, she decided to call Amy and Jhel to rescue her. Luckily her two friends already knows what to do. they invited Cassie to go to 2g because they already purchase makeups for Cassie. "Hahhh i must move quickly I shouldnt be seen by any of my schoolmate. 2g is just 20 meters away from their school so it is posible for her to be caught. I have to move fast once this taxi arrive in my destination. Suddenly, the taxi driver announced that they were already in the area. Cassie gave her fare to the driver and move fast as she exit in the taxi. unfortunately a familiar face caught her attention, it was Cielo already staring at her. She cant hide herself now so she gave Cielo a wave then try to leave, but upon reaching the other side of the street she heard Cielo calling her name. So Cielo followed her? What does she want she have to move faster so she decided to have Cielo accompany her on her way to 2G. What is it that makes you follow me Cielo. (Cassie Asked) Ohh nothing i just want to asked if your ok. I heard about what happend between you and miss Serah. I do not believe that its you who try to picked on her. Cassie's heart skipped a beat upon hearing Cielos testimony. she was moved by the thought that someone is on her side now. Ohh by the way Cassie, your stunning today. It makes me hard to recognize you earlier. i thought i was just daydreaming hahaha. No Cielo, its really me. i just want to show them that im not as easy as they think. I'll have to prove myself now. So does it means you will join the pageant? It sounds good Cassie I believe you can win. Thank you Cielo for believing in me.

Since Cassie is busy chatting with her newfound friend, she didnt notice the presence of a guy whos still stairing at her upon her arival.(Jacob) A sense of hatred and disgust registered on tha man face.