Athaliah Kensington's Pov.

Now this is what I call payback time. I am in the same chemical room, with the same five 'Golden Girls' who were the reason for my hospital visit.

"You came back fast. What? Are you here to apologize to us?" One of them spoke whose name I got to know is Scarlett.

"Yes. I am here to actually apologize." I said and continued, "To apologize that I couldn't teach you your place that same day."

The girls chuckled and one of them, Hannah, said,

"Are you out of your mind?"

"Looks like she needs another beating for her brain to properly function." said Charlotte.

I searched about all of these girls before coming to school. It was not the first time that they bullied someone like this. They have piles of complaints against them.

However, due to being born in influential families, they got away every time.

But not this time. If their parents forgot to teach some basic human decency and manners to them then someone else will.

And that someone else is me.

"What are you going to even do? Complaint to the teacher? To the principal?" Mia chuckled and continued, "Go ahead then. Let's see what that principal could do against us." She cockily raised her eyebrows.

"Nah! I am not going to do such a thing. I will teach you myself. What it is like to get beaten and bruised badly."

"She really needs another beating." Last one of them, Emma, screeched.

Emma lunges forward first, aiming a sharp shove to my chest. I stumble slightly but recovers with lightning speed. My hands fly up, pushing her back with surprising force. There's no hesitation in my movements now—I am no longer the same girl who was left in bruises. My arms are like coiled springs, and my body, though smaller in stature, moves with the precision of someone who has learned to survive. And I did.

Charlotte tries to grab me from behind, but I twist away, using my elbow to knock her arm off. The lab is a cacophony of sounds now: the clash of bodies, the shuffle of shoes on the tile floor, and the sound of objects being knocked over in the chaos. A beaker crashes to the ground, spilling its contents, but neither of us pay attention to the potential danger; we're too consumed by the battle at hand.

I catch sight of a glass vial rolling across the floor. Instinctively, I grab it, using it like a weapon, but not to hurt. I hold it firmly in one hand as a shield, blocking a punch from Hannah who swings wildly toward me. The sharp sound of the glass ringing against Hannah's fist echoes through the room, but my grip is steady, eyes focused.

The leader of the five girls, Scarlett, tries to strike with her fists, landing a punch to my stomach. It's a brutal hit, and for a moment, I gasp, my knees buckling slightly. But I don't fall. Instead, I steady myself and took a deep breath, my body bracing against the impact, and with a swift movement, I use my leg to kick Scarlett in the shin. She stumbles backward, howling in pain.

One by one, the others close in, all of them circling me like predators closing in on prey. They think they have me cornered, but my movements become fluid, almost graceful. I duck low, avoiding a swipe from one of them, and with a sudden burst of energy, I knee Mia in the stomach, pushing her back toward the lab tables.

The group is losing their composure, the unity they once had slipping as they realize they underestimated their target. I no longer stand as the helpless victim—they've awakened something in me, a fight they didn't know I possessed.

Amid the chaos, I manage to push Hannah into a lab counter, sending a series of glass flasks toppling to the ground. The others back off for a second, startled by the sheer force of my retaliation.

But they regroup quickly, trying to overwhelm me with their numbers. Charlotte lunges at me from the side, aiming to grab me by the hair. I whirl around at the last second, landing a punch to her cheek, sending her crashing into the table behind us.

All the girls are now whimpering in pain, laying on the floor. But I am not done yet. They have bullied, beaten and humiliated a number of girls in this school just to show their power.

Now I will show them mine. I went to Scarlett and bend down to her level and said,

"You have tortured many girls. You even went as far as to sexually harass a girl and post the video of it on the school website. Now, how does it feel to be on the other end of the stick?"

She stifles a cry, when I continued, "You know how it feels to be humiliated in front of the whole school?"

Her eyes were wide. I grabbed her from her hairs and said,

"I will show you."

I harshly pulled her up and threaten to the other girls to follow me. Crying in pain, they heed my command.

I opened the door and by still grabbing Scarlett's hair dashed in the hallway, straight to the principal's room.

Students in the hallway stopped their every work and stared at us, Startled. No one dared to interrupt. They started to take videos in their phones. Seeing this, Scarlett tried to hide her face, but I jerked her backwards.

"Feel this humiliation." I whispered in her ears.

After reaching the principal's room, I harshly threw Scarlett on the ground in front of the principal. The other girls followed us in the room.

"What the hell do you think you are doing?" The principal came forward and bend down to help her.

"Are you okay?" He asked her.

"Sir, she.. She beat us all. She is an animal. She doesn't belong to this school."

I rolled my eyes at her dramatics.

"Call the committee. They all have bullied a number of students. And that will go down on her record." I said.

"You have beaten a student and now you will bear the consequences of this." Principal replied to me.

I calmly stared at him. He's sold out to the girls's parents.

He continued, shouting loudly,

"And Who are you to tell me what should do?"

"My sister."

I turned around to see the office door open and comes in Aldric Kensington. He has the aura that intimidates everyone.

I saw the principal's face pale. Not only his, the girls look like they have seen a ghost.

"M..Mr. Kensington. What a pleasant surprise. Please take a seat."

I sighed at his D-grade acting.

"I don't have the time for pleasantries. These girls have bullied my sister. And I want them to bear the consequences of it." Aldric said.

"I didn't know Miss Athaliah is your sister. Please. If I had any idea, it wouldn't have gone this far." Principal pleaded.

I took a seat on the sofa beside me. I am getting bored.

"Call the committee. There is not just one but 265 cases against these girls for bulling, beating and harassing other students." Aldric said.

"Of Course, sir. I will get right on that." Principal said and turned towards me and said,

"I apologize Miss Athaliah for all the inconvenience they cause. I assure you that there will be no any such incidences from now on."

I nodded and said, "I hope you will do justice this one time."

For one last time, I glanced at the girls. Their faces show that know that they are in deep shit now.

I went out without batting them another eye.

Aldric followed me.

I turned to him and said,

You didn't have to be involved."

"I told you; you will not face anything alone from now onwards. Your brothers will always be there for you." He said.

"What's going to happen to them now?" I asked.

"Ezekiel, being a lawyer and the member of the school committee, will be there when these girls will finally get what they deserve. We are also contacting other victims to give their statement."

I nodded.

"Will you attend the school." He asked.

"Yes. It has been over a week. I will attend the school today."

"Okay. Take care."

Then he did a thing that I never expected him to do. He leaned down and said,

"I am proud of you, princess."

And then he kissed my forehead and went away.

Aldric Kensington just showed me affection.

Publicly.

What has gotten into him?

Someone whistled from behind me, snapping me out.

"Wow, Sugar. You got balls." Zeus said.

I gave him a dirty look.

"I am a girl."

"Come on. You know what I meant. You are so brave to do this to them. I like you."

"No one can mess with me and get free of the consequences. Now, shall we go to our class?"

He bowed his head in front of me with his one arm, with a fist, on his chest and said,

"Your command, my wish. Lead the way, my lady."

I shake my head at his dramatics with a little smile forming on my face.

It is good to have a friend.





Lectures after lectures went in a span of time. The only thing that changed was the way everyone looked at me. Some with gratitude, some with admirations and some with fear.

It was lunch time. As usual me and Zeus went on our usual spot. Zeus still hasn't talked about me being a Kensington. And I am thankful of him. I don't know how to explain the relation between me and the Kensington brothers.

Besides, due to Aldric's visit, everyone knows by now that I am a Kensington as well.

As we started eating, Demitri came beside us. Instantly, Zeus 's mood became sour.

"What are you doing here?" Zeus snapped at him.

"Who turned your happy switch off?" Demitri said.

Hearing this, the scowl on Zeus's face deepens.

"Z. Leave it. There is no use talking to a thick skull." I said.

Demitri raised his eyebrows, amused.

"I didn't know you had a look at my skull. Did you find it sexy?" He said.

I rolled my eyes.

"If that's your pickup line, it's worse. I told you already, she is not another target of yours." Zeus said.

I sighed.

"State your business." I said.

"Well, for starters, you become famous. Everyone is talking about the purple eyed girl who beat those bullies. I must say, that was impressive." Demitri replied.

"If you are here to let me know how famous I am, then you are wasting your time. I already know that." I said.

Demitri smirked.

"They are also talking about you being a Kensington."

At this, I stopped. I glanced at Zeus who was looking at his food, focused.

"What do you want?" I asked, getting irritated.

Demitri came closer and whispered in my ear,

"Last time, you didn't come. But this time, you should. I will text you the address and time. I will be waiting for you, Cicada."

Saying this, he ever so lightly, kissed my ear lobe.

I stilled. My breath stopped, eyes widen.

Leaning back, he winked at me and left.

"What was he saying?" Zeus asked, breaking my trance.

I forced myself to breathe and said,

"Nothing important. Ignore him."

"Sugar, you need to be careful around him. He is a playboy. After using girls, he throws them like trash. I don't want you to be his another target."

Zeus was serious.

I nodded.

I don't know what happened but suddenly, I was surrounded a group of boys. I looked at them, silently asking why they are here.

Then I saw Kaelen, Reuben and Royce among them.

Kaelen sheepishly smiled and said,

"Our friends wanted to meet our sister."

"Okay." I said, carefully.

One of their friends came forward and lift his hand for a handshake,

"Hi. I am Giovanni. You were on fire today. We all saw what you did to Scarlett and group and damn girl, you rock."

I shook his hand, and I don't know why all of sudden I am feeling awkward. Meeting my brothers' friends feels different.

Giovanni is tall. He has brown hair and he has a thick Italian accent.

Another boy came forward. He has blue eyes and blond hair.

"Hi. I am Stefano. Reuben's best friend. And I want to ask you how you tolerate this fucker; He is a real pain in ass."

I chuckled and said,

"I can feel your pain."

"Hey! I am standing right in front of you." Reuben said, feeling offended.

"Whatever." Stefano said.

Another boy was standing. He was quiet.

"Won't you introduce yourself?" I asked.

"I am Riccardo." He said.

Not another word.

I stared at him until Royce spoke,

"He is quiet most of the time. The reason he is my good friend. He likes to keep to himself.

Nodding, I start to introduce myself.

"My name is Athaliah. And before you ask, yes, I have purple eyes and no, I am not wearing contact lenses."

I answered their curious gazes.

They nodded.

"And this is Zeus. My friend." I introduced the boy who was quiet for the first time I have met him.

He rolled his eyes.

"We don't need introductions, Sugar." Zeus continued, "I know them. They are another group of bullies of this school."

"We don't bully for no reason. Some people deserve it." Steffano said.

Zeus stood up in anger and said,

"Oh really? Didn't know you are the law here."

Before this little heat turns into fire, I interrupted,

"Okay, back off. Z, we have somewhere to be at. Let's go."

I tried to pry Zeus out of this situation.

"Where are you going?" Kaelen asked.

"Z is helping me in Physics. So, library."

I held Zeus's hand and moved towards exit.

"Liah." Reuben called me and came forward and said, patting my head,

"You did so well today."

What is going on with Kensington brothers.

I rolled my eyes at him and left.

If he thinks his appraisal will help him to be forgiven by me, he is so wrong. It is going to take a lot to get my forgiveness.

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Here is the next chapter guys.

I hope you like it.

Please vote and comment your thoughts.

Also, I wanted to share something with you guys.

Today was my crush's birthday. It has been seven years since I saw him for the first time and five years since I got a last glimpse of him.

I don't even know why I am sharing it. But felt like it. He knew I had a crush on him but.....

He was my senior. Even after all these years I don't know why I still remember his birthday.

Is it okay to remember him or get a new crush?

I will be waiting for your answer.