12

SIRA

My head was spinning and I was trying hard to think positive thoughts. But, whenever I looked at anyone, I felt that they were talking about me. The lecture had been a nightmare, and it had taken all I had not to sink into the floor. Why couldn’t they treat me normally for once? No, that was never going to happen. I should have known that at this point.

I grabbed my bag tightly as I made my way out of there. I was beyond sad at this point, but I was hoping for some sort of miracle. I swallowed hard as I moved. The talk of my video was almost everywhere. Hopefully, Cansil didn’t wait up for me, which meant he wouldn’t hear what they were talking about me. I could only hope at this point.

“Sira!”

I sighed. This is what I got for wishing that he had not being around. I reluctantly turned around and saw that Cansil was grinning at me as he waved at me. Maybe, I was worried for nothing. It didn’t seem like he knew about the video.

“Hi,” I managed as I slowly walked over to him.

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