3 What a liar!

It still amazes me how well Casey lies and pretends in front of his cousin. If I didn't know better, I'd think he was being honest. But I've spent enough time around Casey to know what type of a person he really is...a low,sadistic,cowardly person.

I have never had to tolerate having lunch at the same table with him,and by the look he kept on shooting me every two minutes,I could tell that this was a nightmare for him too.

The closest we have ever had to having lunch together, was him pouring food on me at school. And I can assure you that it wasn't fun...at least not for me. The rest of the school pretty much enjoyed it.

"So Sarah, how has school been? And your studies. Your love life?"

"I don't have...a love life or anything," I honestly told her. Connie is someone who likes socializing, and talking a lot. She usually speaks her mind, and things have never backfired on her. I bet if I decide to speak my mind, I'll be in a lot of trouble. Especially around my mother and Casey. He specifically doesn't like people standing up to him, and I will not take that risk.

She gawked at me, mouth opened wide, shock written all over her face.

"You're kidding, right?" she asked, not blinking.

I shook my head 'no'.

"But why? You're super pretty, and you're smart. You're also very charming. What's not there to love?"

"Everything?" Jake and Casey said at the same time, and something in my heart twitched. I know I should be used to this already, and it shouldn't hurt me anymore. They've told me I'm ugly all the time at school, and they never miss the chance to remind me, but it still makes my heart ache every time I hear it.

It's not easy being told how ugly and unpleasant you are took at. Especially if the people who are telling you that are your classmates...and worst of all, your very own mother. I think it makes them feel all high and mighty when they put me down. And it hurts to know that your mother thinks you're ugly.

I could feel tears stinging my eyes, threatening to spill. But I wasn't just about to give them the satisfaction of seeing me cry again.

It took all my courage and strength... all the energy I had to hold back the tears. It's not like they can beat me up in this place, not in front of all this people... and definitely not in front of his cousin.

"That's not even funny you two," Connie said, staring directly at Jake and Casey, whose laughter was dying down, "You better apologize to Sarah right now,"

"No Connie, it's fine," I said. I don't even have any idea why I'm defending them. Maybe because Connie won't be at school to defend me, and I know I'll face their wrath.

Connie and Casey don't study at the same school. Casey prefers to study t a public school, where he'll be able to boss people around, and act like he owns the place simply because his uncle is the mayor. It would be much easier for him to boss people at a public school than at the private school Connie studies at.

Connie studies at Crown Academy, a really popular private school for the rich 'important' kids of the society. Only rich people go there, and Casey was one of those people ,but he got tired of it and wanted a transfer ,which unfortunately brought him to our school. And that immediately earned him popularity at school, and favor among the teachers and principle, considering his uncle was also a member of the school board.

I'm still not sure if his main aim for switching schools was to gain more fame or make my life a living hell, probably a bit of both. This whole bullying thing has been going on for so long, that I don't even remember what freedom and peace feels like anymore. I'm bullied at school, insulted and abused at home, and haunted in my sleep. Everything in my life just took a really wrong turn.

"Sarah knows we're just joking around," Casey said, and Jake agreed.

"It didn't seem like a joke to me...or to her cause I don't see her laughing!" Connie almost shouted, making Casey raise his hands in surrender.

"But it's just a joke," he chuckled.

"A MEAN joke! And the worst part is that it wasn't the slightest bit funny. You can't say mean things about people in the name of a 'joke'. That's really low and insensitive of both of you!" she lectured them. And I could tell that it sank in to Casey. He's usually very attentive when Connie is talking. He basically hangs on her every word. If Connie was to ever tell Casey to rob a bank or kill someone, I bet he would do it without even blinking.

Casey is a heartless monster...but he's really sweet when it comes to his cousin. I've seen them both together. One would actually mistake them for a couple. That's just how well they get along.

"Okay Sarah," Jake began, "We're sorry," they both said at the same time.

"It was just a joke. We meant no harm," Casey finished.

You would think he was being honest. I mean I almost fell for it, but I realized it was all an act when I saw him smirking. But I was the only one who saw it.

"Sarah? Are you okay?" Connie's voice snapped me out of my thoughts.

"Y...Yeah! I'm fine. All water under the bridge," I faked the greatest smile I could.

But one thing was really bugging me at the back of my mind... that smirk Casey gave me. I had no idea what that that smirk meant, but one thing was for sure, it wasn't anything good.

I have a feeling that when I go back to school, I'm going to have one long day!