His life, he thought it would pass quietly like that. But unexpectedly, before this storm had passed, another storm had come.

– Mom! Mom!

He ran and shouted, causing his mother to turn around to look. When he arrived, he bent over and looked at his mother, panting, his face showing joy. His mother scolded him lovingly:

– Why are you running like a ghost is chasing you? Look at you, you’re all sweaty. I don’t know if you’re a girl or a boy. He was panting, his face showing joy, his mouth smiling as he said:

– Mom! I passed, Mom! I passed!

– Passed what? Tell me slowly!

– I passed the fashion design scholarship, Mom. I just received the admission notice. He said and showed his mother the paper. She picked it up and looked at it, her face showing surprise. She looked at him and asked:

– When did you take the exam that I didn’t know?

– I submitted my entry for the contest over a month ago, Mom.

Let me tell you:

– The story is like this, not long ago, when I was drawing in the school yard, my art teacher passed by. She saw me drawing, she asked to borrow it to see, then she complimented me on my beautiful drawing. She asked me why I didn’t apply to art school? I said I wanted to apply to fashion design school. She said, coincidentally, her school was having a fashion design competition sponsored by Australia. Whoever won would get a scholarship. Later, if anyone studied well, they would have the opportunity to study abroad in the fashion capitals of the world. Mom, let me go to school, Mom!

– Studying is fine, but how can I go to school if I haven’t graduated yet?

– Don’t worry, Mom, this scholarship doesn’t require finishing high school. I will study fashion design and culture at school at the same time. When I graduate, I will be awarded a regular degree, Mom. It is possible to transfer to university.

Her mother looked at her, she hesitated for a moment and then said:

– Okay, let me discuss with dad.

……

– I don’t care about her business. You and your mother can do whatever you want. I don’t want to care about her business. Later, if anything happens, don’t blame me. She can’t do anything. She just wastes my money.

Hearing her father’s words, tears streamed down her face.

……

That’s how her new life began, the first difficult months had passed, she had found a part-time job at a restaurant. The little girl who had always been introverted, was now open, happy and always had a smile on her lips. Her life was also easier than before.

Date… month… year…

– Hey! Come out with me!

She put down her pen and asked:

– Where are you going?

– Where else are you going? This little girl.

– But I’m doing my homework, I can’t go. You go.

– Be careful, tomorrow is Saturday, you have two days off. Tomorrow night is school!

As she spoke, Lien held her hand and pulled her out of the house.

– Oh… oh… oh…

– Oh what? Let’s go.

Lien was a girl from the same hometown as her, she was 3 years older than her, Lien was a famous playboy at this school, Lien’s father was a successful businessman, her mother was a lady in the gemstone industry, Lien was an only child so she was pampered like a princess. She also didn’t understand why Lien chose to play with her, a poor girl who didn’t know how to dress up and have fun. To be more exact, she dressed sloppily.

7 o’clock in the evening,

After wandering around for a while, her legs were tired. She called Lien and said:

– Sister! I’m tired, let’s rest there!

– I’m tired after just a little walk.

– My legs are so tired. I can’t go any further.

– Then rest! Sit here, I’ll go buy something to eat!

– Yes.

The night scene here is so beautiful, so peaceful. In front of it is a small, gentle river with lots of grass and flowers, their fragrance is so gentle. That beauty makes it feel light and relaxed. Far different from the noise behind it. In the middle of the noisy city, with vehicles everywhere, there is such a beautiful and peaceful place. While thinking absentmindedly, suddenly a voice startled it:

– Beauty! Who are you waiting for? Waiting for me? I’m here.

It startled and turned around, in front of it was a group of people, that group of people made it uneasy, it looked around but there was no one. It was scared and stepped back.

– What do you want?

– We don’t want anything, we just want to make you less lonely. Come here with me! I will make you less lonely.

After saying that, they laughed loudly and slowly walked towards him.

– Don’t come near me, I’ll scream now!

As he spoke, he retreated. The other group of people came closer. The vile smile said;

– You scream, scream loudly! See if anyone dares to save you?

The whole group laughed wildly.

– Be good and follow me! I won’t do anything to you, don’t be afraid. He retreated to the edge of the embankment, almost falling. Suddenly, a shout made everyone stop.

– Binh! Tu! You guys flirting with girls, you have to see what kind of person she is. You guys dare to touch my friend? You guys are really good!

The whole group turned to look in the direction of the shout. Recognizing who it was, the two of them flattered:

– So it’s your sister’s younger sister? I thought it was someone else, but it turned out to be a family member. We just wanted to play with her a little bit. Knowing that she was an acquaintance with gold, we couldn’t take it. We offended her.

Turn to her and say:

– We were just joking, don’t take it to heart!

– Now that you know, stay away from her next time, okay?

– Of course. So why are you so in the mood to wander around today? Where’s your boyfriend?

– I dumped him.

– Are you bored again? You change boyfriends like you change clothes.

– If you don’t like it, just change. So where are you guys going?

– I was planning to go deal with that bald Minh.

– What are you guys doing again?

– That dog is trying to encroach on our territory.

– Stop it! If you guys want to steal someone else’s territory, just say it, who dares to invade your territory?

– You keep saying that, why are you lying to me? They came to invade and beat up a few of you. Then he pointed at a fat guy and said:

– Look at that.

– Stop fighting! It’s my birthday today, I’m bored. Go fly! I’ll pay.

– Really? Happy birthday. – He said loudly to his juniors: – Today is Lien’s birthday, she wants to invite us, let’s go flying guys!

Only then did he speak up:

– Happy birthday. If I had known, I would have bought you a gift. But sister! It’s late, I’ll go home first.

– What do you mean go home? Tomorrow is the day off, I’ll go out with you!

– I…

– Go, go! Not saying much. Tu, who had been silent until now, began to speak up:

– Who is Lien?

– This is Le, she’s from the same hometown as me. She’s a first-year fashion designer.

– Hello, beautiful! Nice to meet you.

Tu reached out his hand to shake his hand. He stepped back, hiding behind Lien.

– No need to be afraid! I won’t eat you. I just want to get to know you.

…

The group went to a bar, the loud music gave him a headache. Since entering, many people in the group came to talk and get to know each other. Some even asked her to be their lover. She just smiled and did not answer.

Looking up at the clock, it was 1am. She bowed her head sadly, thinking about the unfinished things on the table. “What should I do? It’s too late to go home, the dormitory is closed now.” She thought to herself.

3am:

– Sister Lien is drunk. Let’s find a hotel to rest!

– I’m not drunk. Who said I’m drunk?

She couldn’t help Lien, so someone helped her carry Lien. At the hotel, someone said to her:

– You can sleep here with Lien tonight, Lien is drunk, take care of her! Don’t lock the door in case something happens during the night so we can get there in time.

– Yes.

Everyone left, she closed the door, and went into the bathroom. The water was cool, making her body relax. No longer feeling scared, it thought: “They are the a-chi people, but they are not as bad as it thought.” It soaked in the water for a long time, then stepped out of the bathroom.

Seeing Lien covered herself with the blanket, it did not bother her anymore. Gently lying down beside her. Suddenly the blanket was thrown open, a person pressed down on top of it, covering its mouth, it looked back in panic. That person was Tu, it struggled to escape. Tu started kissing its neck, shoulders, then chest. He put his arm under its shirt and touched its chest, it struggled in vain. Tu kissed its face, suddenly he stopped.

– Why are you crying?

Tu loosened his hand covering its mouth, it burst into tears like a child who was wronged. He hurriedly wiped away its tears, and asked:

– Why are you crying? Don’t cry.

It said in sobs:

– Life… a… girl… only… has… virginity… to… give… to… my… husband… but… take… you… who else… can… you… take…?

Then it cried again, Tu was confused, loosened his grip, and hugged it.

– Don’t cry, I’m sorry, really, since the moment I met you, I’ve liked you. I want you to be my woman. Binh also wants you, he’s someone who can only be used once and then thrown away. I don

‘t want him to hurt you. Honestly, you’re the second girl I’ve loved at first sight. The first girl is my sister.

– Why is that?

With curious eyes, it asked:

– Let me tell you!……