Ms. Ruby seems to be losing her patience, massaging her temple.
"Angel, go on."
"Thank you, Ms. Ruby. Cassy and her friends have been bullying me from the beginning. I never retaliate as I don't want to tarnish my reputation on this campus, especially since I am a new student. They insulted me for being poor and even included my mother for calling her names which pains me to hear. I wouldn't mind if they targeted me, not my mom. I already warned Cassy and her friends not to spit lies about my mom. The first time Cassy made a false accusation of me was when she spread the news that I snatched her boyfriend from her, which is not true."
"Liar, Ms. Ruby, she's a liar."
"Cassandra, you can speak in a lower tone; we can hear you clearly. And please, have some manners by listening while the other is talking."
"It's because I can't take all her lies, counselor," Cassy's voice was brittle.