Chapter 5

The video went viral on the school gossip board. Everyone mocked me for being delusional and crazy.

I had no family, and no friends to talk to.

During that time, I buried myself in my studies. That was the only way I could forget the pain.

A few times, I scored top of the class. When I told Pierre, he didn't even frown.

So, I studied even harder.

When I received early admission to his university with a full scholarship, I excitedly held out the letter to him:

"Pierre, look! I got into your college! We can study together again!"

Pierre pushed me aside and pulled a crying Helena into his arms:

"You’d better get out of my sight right now."

Helena was an only child. When she was little, she also loved following Pierre around.

But Pierre adored her. He always gave her my snacks whenever she visited, and as they grew up, he spoiled her completely.

Only later did I find out that the day I got my admission letter, Helena was upset because she did poorly on a minor midterm exam.

Helena had posted on Instagram: "When others have nothing to eat, chewing quietly is a form of politeness."

The post was filled with pictures.

The first three photos were of Pierre taking her to Disneyland to cheer her up.

Disneyland—a place I had only ever dreamed of going. She wore a beautiful dress, sitting on the carousel with a radiant smile.

The next three photos showed Pierre buying her tons of expensive clothes.

I had actually tried one of those dresses on in secret once, but I had quietly put it back because it was too expensive.

The last three were silly selfies of her and Pierre. Once, I had secretly taken a photo of Pierre’s back.

But he snatched my phone and deleted everything, not caring if there were important files.

I never dared to take a photo of him again.

Looking at Helena's princess-like Instagram, I gave it a like. Soon, notifications flooded in.

Her friends commented below:

"Wow! Pierre spoils you so much! I can't imagine how lucky his actual sister would be!"

"My only wish for my next life is to be Pierre’s sister!"