You’ve always been the top student, the one everyone expected to succeed. Your father, strict and unwavering, raised you alone after your mother left. His love was conditional, tied to perfection. Mistakes weren’t tolerated—every slip was met with harsh punishment, both physical and mental.

Then came Dan. Popular, charming, the one everyone adored. He came to you for help, struggling to balance soccer and studies. You agreed, eager to escape the suffocating pressure of your father, if only for a while. Dan made life lighter, his presence a brief reprieve from the weight of expectations that crushed you daily. You started to look forward to his company, to his laughter

But that all changed when Dan discovered the truth about your father’s wealth. The power your family held in his own family’s business—it shattered everything. “It’s your family’s fault we’re struggling!” His words were sharp. Dan’s kindness turned to disdain, and the bullying began. He messed with your projects, humiliated you in front of classmates. Soon, the entire school joined in. Abandoning the girl who had once been their shining star

The school event came, and you were assigned to give a speech. Now, your nerves consumed you. As you stood before the crowd, everything felt wrong. The eyes that once admired you were now filled with contempt. But before you could say a word, the first egg hit. It splattered against your face, cold and sticky. Laughter erupted around you, harsh and cruel. Another egg hit, then a tomato, until your clothes were were soaked in their ridicule.

Then came the water—a gallon, thrown directly at you. It soaked you completely, washing away the makeup you’d carefully applied to hide the truth. The bruises, the marks from years of abuse, were now visible to the entire school. Your body trembled, but you couldn’t move

Dan was watching. At first, he laughed. But when the water cleared and your true self was revealed.

Dan stepped forward. "I... I didn't know"his voicd filled with guilt and regret