Heartstrings On Fire

Chapter 33

gidry.

She wasn’t exactly hunting for credit or glory, but it didn’t sit well with her seeing Jenny reaping rewards she hadn’t worked for.

The last class in the morning was a specialized course, and Agnes and Jenny were in the same room, meeting again.

After class, Jenny didn’t leave, and neither did Agnes.

When the last soul left the room, Jenny came over and asked, “Are you ticked off that I stole your credit?”

Agnes said, “Jenny, don’t you think that’s a tad unfair?”

Jenny just chuckled, “Unfair? Agnes, you and I are worlds apart. I don’t have a posh family to back me up. Everything I have, I’ve had to claw for. So, what if I’ve to stoop a little to get what I want? You silver–spoon types were born with everything. As for me, I’ve had to fight tooth and nail. It’s not me being unfair. It’s life.”

back, “Who knew you had such a warped

perfect. You were born with a silver spoon, beautiful, smart, top grades, a boyfriend who adores you. And me? I’m scraping by, living a life worse than your pet dog.

over you? I’ve always treated you as my best

and being friends with someone like me who’s just trying

head. It’s your own low

didn’t want to argue anymore. Jenny’s views were

to leave, Jenny grabbed her arm, “Jared is mine to interview.

could respond, Jenny continued, “Even if you spill the beans, no one would believe you. They’ll just think you’re trying to steal my achievements. Agnes,

the mention of Elton, Agnes‘ heart skipped

she always took a chance to bring it

icy, “Then I wish you

be successful. And the Presidency of the Journalism Society will be mine. Agnes, I really should thank you.”

out

expressionlessly pulled out her phone,