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Chapter 44: The Letters are Fake and Zoey's Second Suspension
Normal POV
After school, Tracy decides to call John Mayor at the Michigan State Admissions office. She nervously takes her phone out of her purse. Her finger shakes as she dials the number. She taps her foot, trying to relax, listening to the line ring on the other end.
"Hello, John Mayor, Michigan State Admissions office, how may I help you?" John says.
"This is Tracy Burlew. I'm curious when I'll be receiving the new student orientation package?" Tracy asks.
"Miss Burlew, I'm afraid you received the wrong letter," John answers.
"Are you saying that I didn't get accepted?" Tracy says wobbly tone.
"You're a wonderful applicant, so the board decided to put you on the waiting list. You'll receive a letter in the mail when we have a spot available." John says.
"Okay, thank you," Tracy says politely.
Tracy hangs up and slowly puts her phone away. She heads back to Dr. Oliver's classroom.
Doctor Oliver's POV
I finish packing up my briefcase by placing the file filled with the class's term papers inside before closing it. I turn around to see Tracy walking in.
"Hey, Dr. Oliver," Tracy sighs.
"Principal Randall sent an email to me along with Miss Drew saying that you don't have a concussion. Which is great news, so why are you sad?" I ask very confusedly.
"I was so excited that I got accepted to Michigan State. I called the Admissions office to find out that they put me on the waiting list." Tracy answers.
"You think this is bad news, but if the school board puts you on the waiting list, it means they are interested in you and you've made a good impression," I say.
"I know, but it was embarrassing. Someone pranked me, and I fell for it. I guess I'm not as smart as I thought I was," Tracy says sadly.
I walk over to her and place my hand on her shoulder.
"You shouldn't be so hard on yourself. You aren't the first senior to fall for this prank. I've heard from a few other of your classmates that they've received some fake letters too." I say reassuringly.
"You're welcome. Also, I've noticed that Mike decided to hang out with Mike and Zoey. Do you know why he is willing to ruin his chances of becoming Valedictorian?" I ask.
"No," Tracy answers quickly.
Normal POV
Edmund, Christi and Benjamin sit down at the kitchen table.
"Did you get a call from the school about what happened in Dr. Oliver's class?" Edmund asks.
"Yes, we did. Christi and I are proud of her for standing up to Grant." Benjamin answers.
"We're also glad that she wasn't seriously hurt," Christi adds.
"I was just going to say that too, honey," Benjamin says sweetly.
"There is one more thing I'd like to tell you. While Tracy and I were waiting to see the doctor, she let me read some of the acceptance letters. I noticed that the one from Michigan State wasn't formatted properly, and the letterhead was slightly off center as well. I wanted to tell Tracy that they were fake, but it wasn't the right time or place," Edmund says hanging his head.
"Edmund, I know you feel bad about not telling Tracy. You have to man up and go back to the school and tell her." Benjamin says sternly.
"You also need to apologize," Christi adds in the same tone.
Edmund knew that Benjamin was right. He confidently lifts up his head, pushes out his chair and walks back out to his car.
Back at the school, Tracy unlocks her car and is about to get in when she hears the sound of someone running behind her. She turns around to see Zoey charging at her like a bull. The next thing she knows Zoey rams her up against the driver's side door.
"I know you are the one who got Grant expelled. I'm going to make sure that you stay at the hospital this time." Zoey threatens.
"Zoey, I didn't get him expelled, Grant's terrible decision on how he treated others is why he got expelled," Tracy says breathlessly.
"Liar," Zoey shouts punching her in the stomach.
Zoey takes a few steps back. Tracy takes this opportunity to glance over her shoulder. She sees a scratch on the door where her bracelet slid across it after she slid down to the ground.
Great, my parents are going to yell at me when I get home. Tracy thinks.
She turns her head and stands up in time to see Zoey's foot coming towards her and wants to dodge it. She doesn't want any more 'Battle Scars' on her car. She gasps for air and quickly drops to her knees after Zoey's kick hits her in the stomach in the same spot where her punch landed.
Principal Randall's POV
I'm walking out to the student parking lot, and run into Mr. Browning and Miss Burlew's parents along the way. We arrive to see Zoey beating up Tracy, so we run up to them. I pull Zoey away before she can kick Tracy.
"Principal Randall, let me go. I'm punishing Tracy for getting Grant expelled," Zoey snaps.
"Calm down Miss Bueno. It was Grant's fault he got expelled by choosing to continue to bully students instead of deciding to change his ways." I explain.
"Tracy forced Grant to fight her in Dr. Oliver's class," Zoey snaps.
"I didn't force Grant to do anything. All I did was stand up to him." Tracy says breathlessly, as she slowly stands up.
"Miss Bueno, you and I are going to my office," I say.
"I'll take Tracy to see a doctor," Mr. Browning says.
I lead Zoey to my office by the wrist.
Tracy's POV
Mom drives me to the ER while dad and Edmund follow behind us in his car.
"Mom, you and dad aren't mad about the scratch on the door?" I ask.
"No sweetie. It can be fixed with some scratch remover and a little paint." Mom answers.
We arrive and walk into the ER for the second time today. I see Dr. Anderson again, and he has me get some X-rays done to make sure that Zoey didn't break any of my bones. We walk back to his exam room, and he looks at my right eye. He takes out his ophthalmoscope.
"Can you open your right eye?" Dr. Anderson asks.
"A little bit before it starts to hurt," I answer honestly.
"I'm going to open it enough so I can look at it, okay?" Dr. Anderson says.
I nod, and Dr. Anderson carefully opens my eye and shines the light into it. I wince in pain as I quickly shut it because my eyes don't like bright light. I do my best to follow it, and I sigh in relief when he puts the Ophthalmoscope away.
"You have no broken bones in your eye or your body. It will take about two to three weeks for your eye to heal." Dr. Anderson says.
"Thank you, Dr. Anderson," Mom says.
We leave the hospital and head home.
Principal Randall's POV
I slam the door to my office shut. Zoey proudly walks to the chair in front of my desk and sits down. I go over to my desk and shake my head as I sit down.
"Miss Bueno, have you ever reconsidered your friendship with Grant?" I ask.
"Principal Randall, I don't regret becoming friends with Grant. He is a great friend and even better boyfriend." Zoey says confidently.
"He's been a bad influence on you. Since you two have been dating, you've started bullying the other students. Not to mention, you've physically harmed Miss Burlew for the third time." I say sternly.
"You're suspending me again, right?" Zoey asks proudly.
"Miss Bueno, being suspended is nothing to be proud of, especially this late in the school year. I'm afraid you'll have to work twice as hard when you return if you want to graduate with the rest of the class." I inform.
"I'm only with the five-year plan," Zoey says in her proud tone.
"Miss Bueno, I know that your parents are expecting you to graduate on time. You're allowed back on campus in three days," I say.
"I guess I'll test your theory when I get home and tell my parents that I got suspended again," Zoey says with a sly grin.
I let out a long disappointed sigh as Zoey leaves my office.
Maybe I should try to get her and Grant to see Mesogog. Maybe with a little persuasion, we'll get them to help us defeat the Power Rangers.
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