“What is the relationship between them? Are they relatives?”
“Won’t that be unfair? Will the principal give her the answers to the college entrance exam?”
“Have you gone dumb from all that studying? Why would the principal have the questions for the exams?”
Many of the students flocked together and gossiped among themselves. On the other hand, Janet looked out the window calmly. The current situation within the room reminded her of when she first entered Star High School last year. All of a sudden, a figure in a white dress flashed past her, looking rather pretty.
Emily noticed Janet from outside the window. Subsequently, her expression sank and she subconsciously clenched her fists tightly. How unlucky! I can’t believe we’re meeting here, of all places! God sure likes to play pranks. Still, this situation works out better. I’m going to watch her carefully so that she won’t have a chance to cheat!
“Hey, you! Hurry up and go inside! Don’t block the doorway!” the new principal urged impatiently.
“Got it!” Emily snapped. What a sh*tty principal. If it were the previous principal, he would never have dared to take that attitude with me. Looks like the current principal doesn’t understand who I am yet. He must be blind!
Thus, she sat down in her designated seat angrily. I can’t believe I’m so upset even before the exam has started. This must be part of Janet’s evil plot. Her aim must be to make me lose focus due to anger so that I can’t bring out my true ability. As that thought crossed her mind, she slowly calmed herself down. I can’t let Janet’s plan succeed!
At 8:30 AM, two invigilators walked in. One of them was holding a thick stack of exam papers while the other announced, “If you want to go to the bathroom, go now. Once the exam papers are handed out, you cannot leave your seats anymore!”
Upon hearing that, several people headed outside. Many were discussing something among themselves. “Emily, do you know what’s the relationship between Janet and the new principal?”
Emily was stunned by those words. Then, she sneered, “What has that got to do with me?” She had no interest in hearing about Janet. Just the mention of the name made her upset. Still, she hesitated slightly. “The new principal? How is he related to Janet?” she asked curiously.
“It’s nothing! It’s just that the new principal greeted Janet just now. So, I thought they knew each other! I guess it was just my imagination.” One of the students standing by the sink unintentionally revealed.
Greeted her? Emily was shocked for a moment. After that, the corners of her lips lifted in a mocking smile.
A few minutes later, Emily came back from the bathroom. At the same time, the preparatory bell rang too. Once everybody returned to their seats, the invigilators began handing out the exam papers.
Soon, it was 8:50 AM. As soon as the exam started, all the students began answering the questions. Similarly, Emily lowered her head and read the questions. After that, she picked up her pen and started writing. Occasionally, she would glance over at Janet. She noticed that Janet was writing out the essay part. Is she crazy? I can’t believe she is doing the essay part first! What a genius. Hmph! She is probably just scribbling nonsense anyway. Scoffing at Janet, she continued to focus on her own paper.
With that, time ticked by with every passing second. After a while, the students that had been quietly answering their exam questions became agitated.
They were reading the essay topics given: ‘Discuss your views on current authors. You may choose any one author of your choice from the list below. Please convey your thoughts on the author, as well as your expectations for future authors. Students may choose one out of the three authors listed: 1. John Green—a writer on modern realism. 2. Tad Williams—an author with an exquisitely detailed and descriptive style of writing. 3. Rose—a modern, sharp, and surreal author.’
Across the hall, the students were grumbling miserably.
“F*ck! What the hell is with this essay! I wasted my time memorizing everything!”
“I don’t know any of these authors!”
“Ah… I only know of Rose… Previously, her books were hot-sellers. So, I’ve read them before!”
“D*mn; I only know of Rose too!”
Meanwhile, Emily stared at the essay topic and her expression darkened. I don’t know how to write on this topic… Glancing about her, she deliberately looked at Janet. Then, she recalled what she saw just now. Janet is so strange… How does she know how to answer an essay topic like this?
