and closed florescent lights "this must definitely be the proverbial ceiling that is always stared at" bella reasoned to her astonishment.
The coughing of a student reminded bella of the situation she was in and she quickly faced the class Having failed to recall anything of worth .
the students seemed to be in awe of the teachers every word, looking so knowledge hungry and awestruck, that it could be considered fake.the Teacher whom they had addressed as "Mr Harry" wearing clothes that were twice too small for him , and huge glasses that covered half his face, seemed to speak a too fluent English that at some point sounded forced and strained.
'miss Christabel'
He sounded again this time more firm and compelling reminding her why she should not burst into laughter at his stodgy nature
'yes sir' bella said rising from her chair,
if she had thought the students stared at her before now they were oogling her with those judging and criticising eyes of the rich she knew that look ,that very condescending and demeaning look. Of course rich people had a way of making you feel less of yourself without even saying a word.
Gathering her wills , she gave an 'idontcarewhatyouthinkofme' expression and faced the teacher fully determined .
'Bella could you please introduce yourself to the class? '
the teacher said, with a sinister smile on his face, bella knew mockery when she saw it but she refused to be swayed ,so staking her head high , she walked to the front of the class cleared her voice and gave her well rehearsed introduction.
'my name is Christabel Benjamin and am a new student here at Lorrens high ' she ended
turning to face the teacher, she spared a glance at the students and although she didn't totally expect them to give her welcoming smiles , the bland look they passed her way was a thrill killer .
'bella why don't you tell us how you passed the scholars exam , I think the students would want to know that'
Mr Harry suggested looking at her with those formidable spectacles,
this was exactly what people like the teacher did , always trying to belittle others, bella having trained herself for any circumstances,gave another well formed speech without even batting an eye or giving a reaction.
"The scholars exam was difficult,no doubt but I think I did wat every other beneficiary did,to get the scholarship,thank you"
Bella ended.
She could hear whispers from the class now and concluded her school life was going to be a fiasco.