It’s after assembly time when Arco was just announced to be the winner of the spelling bee and writing competition. From district level to national level.
She was so excited as she’s sharing her moments of happiness with Brian. Ayanda comes through.
BRIAN: Your expression was priceless.
ARCO: Oh my God! I was totally blown away!
BRIAN: Okay now, what do I get for the words of hope I gave you. If it weren’t for my words, you wouldn’t have won, right.
ARCO: Flattery will get you nowhere, my friend.
They both laugh.
BRIAN: But you know this is true.
BRIAN: By the way, congratulations girl. I’m very proud.
ARCO: Thank you, man.
Ayanda comes where they were standing.
ARCO: You know what, Ayanda, I’m already on cloud 9 right now, as you can see. Don’t try to ruin my moment of joy.
AYANDA: I… please listen… (showing signs of remorse).
ARCO: Just by seeing your face, I’m already taking strain as it is… so please don’t…
AYANDA: I am sorry!
ARCO: And I’m not in the mood to bicker with you cause….wait! What did you say?
AYANDA: I am so sorry, Arco.
Arco is surprised.
BRIAN: I see the chickens have come home to roost.
ARCO: Stop it Brian. (She is surprised).
AYANDA: I’ve been… I have been very horrible to you for some lame reason. I know I have been a nuisance to you and some people lately. I have been jealous of you and I let that get the better of me. I am very sorry I lost my cool like that. That was uncalled for.
BRIAN: Yeah, that’s true.
ARCO: (To Brian) Stop it!
AYANDA: I’m not very smart and I was teased since my younger grades and seeing the smartest person in our class made me want to vent out my frustration on you, about being not smart.
ARCO: (Feels sorry for her) It’s okay Ayanda, you have no idea how I wished this day would come. I never had a problem with you. And for that, because you came out to show how sorry you are, I therefore forgive you.
AYANDA: Are you serious?
ARCO: (She smiles) Yes, I am.
AYANDA: (Excited) Thank you very much, Arco. You’re actually a good person. If only I were nice to you from the start.
ARCO: Don’t beat yourself up. We can always start on a clean slate.
AYANDA: Thank you very much, and congratulations on winning the English competition.
ARCO: Thank you, Ayanda.
They all hugged and made peace.
END
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