All Chapters of Masks Around Me: Chapter 11 - Chapter 12
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CHAPTER 11: NEW BEGINNINGS
The following day, we returned to the school.Cedric and the other boys awaited their fate in the waiting room, their expressions troubled.They all looked very disturbed, especially Cedric, who appeared pale and anxious.“Sir, ma’am, please go in. Your son will come in if needed,” the secretary informed my parents.My mum turned around and gently placed her hand on my face. “Don’t worry, Ed. We will resolve this matter.”As my parents entered the office, I waited with the others.“Why did you have to tell on us? We’re in this mess because of you,” one of them accused the boy who confessed.“Don’t blame me, blame Cedric. He was the one who manipulated us,” the confessor retorted, his anger palpable.Cedric remained silent, his head bowed in shame.“Hey, Cedric, why did you do it? Your selfishness has now put us in a lot of trouble. If we get expelled, I swear I will make you pay, mark my words,” another boy warned ominously.No one said anything again, and we all just waited in silence
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CHAPTER 12: BONDS AND FRIENDSHIPS
Just as I expected, my life at my new school was amazing. During school days, I had a lot of people who wanted to sit with me during lunch while during the weekends, my new friends and I went out to have fun.Soon I found out that Cedric was sent to Paris to complete his studies and he may be back after college.Apart from Elizabeth, the other person I was close to was David. He was the one who took my number and started involving me in group activities. David was more than just a friend; he was like a brother to me. Ever since we first met, he had this infectious energy that drew people to him. Unlike Cedric, who had a reserved demeanor, David was outgoing and always eager to try new things. It was David who took the initiative to include me in group activities, introducing me to a circle of friends that would become my closest companions for years to come.The three of us became quite close, and unlike Cedric, they never kept our friendship a secret. They always motivated me to try a
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