As I confidently entered the school, a hushed murmur spread through the hallways.

Rafael, with his gang of friends, couldn't help but stare. Their whispers filled the air, and I overheard, "Hey, is that piglet? Woahhhh, she changed a lot."

Rafael's eyes locked onto me, a mix of surprise and curiosity in his gaze, as the attention shifted from bullying to bewilderment.