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It was a sunny morning, and I was feeling particularly
happy. My mother had given me RM400 for my weekly expenses while she and my
father were away visiting her sick grandaunt in China. I couldn't wait to
start planning what to do with the extra money I'd have if I could manage to
survive on bread and butter for the whole week. It was a great way to start
the day.
After a grueling physical education lesson, I was tired as I walked back to
the classroom. As I approached the door, I heard a loud commotion coming
from inside. When I entered, I saw my classmates crowded around Tommy's
desk, trying to help him find his missing money. Tommy was a well-liked
student in our class. He was smart, polite, and came from a wealthy family
that never hesitated to share their wealth with others.
I quickly joined the search for Tommy's money, and we soon decided to inform
our teacher, Miss Soh, about the situation. She came to the classroom
immediately and proposed that we search through everyone's bags. I was more
than willing to help because I wanted to find the money and clear Tommy's
name.
During the search, Miss Soh found the RM400 that my mother had given me in
my wallet. I had no idea that the missing amount was RM400 until then. The
class fell into stunned silence as Miss Soh triumphantly proclaimed that she
had caught the thief. She then demanded to know where the money had come
from, and I told her the truth. However, she refused to believe me and
accused me of being envious of Tommy's wealth.
Despite my protests and explanations, Miss Soh refused to listen to me. She
dismissed my story as ludicrous and focused solely on the evidence that she
believed was damning enough to convict me. She even called in the principal,
who decided that I was guilty and should be suspended or expelled once my
parents returned from their trip.
The whole ordeal was a nightmare for me. I was devastated by the accusations
and the unfair treatment that I received from my teacher and principal. I
felt completely helpless, and my attempts to explain the situation were
ignored. My parents were unable to help me at the time because they were
still in China.
I spent the whole week in isolation, choosing not to leave the house and
only eating bread and butter since the school had confiscated my money. I
was humiliated and angry, and my classmates didn't even bother to contact
me. I was labeled a thief, and it seemed like everyone had turned against
me.
When my parents returned, they were furious and immediately complained to
the school. However, instead of apologizing, the school blamed me for my
inability to communicate clearly. It was only after my parents transferred
me to another school that I was cleared of all charges.
The whole experience left a bitter taste in my mouth, and it taught me a
harsh lesson about the power of wealth and status. Despite being innocent, I
was unfairly accused and condemned, and the truth was ignored because I came
from a less wealthy family. It was a painful experience that I will never
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