I was dumbfounded. Vera closed her SNS account and in a flash embraced my frail body. She twined her arms around my shoulder. I choked back my tears. Weeping would not undo the tragedy that had smashed me. I pulled my body of her arms and looked into her eyes.

“Thank you,” I said in a very low tone like a whisper.

“Don’t mention it.”

“Today marks one thing. This is not my place, Vera.” She was supposed to argue. I did not allow her to do that. “Nina is right. I don’t deserve to be here. My family and social background don’t suit this elite school. Goodbye, Vera.” Vera...