Chapter 10

****THE SWIMMING POOL**ROYAL HIGH***

"Payton is going to represent us as the second swimmer," Alexia said and all eyes turned to Payton.

Payton stared at Alexia with wide eyes. Alexia walked to her and whispered some things into her ears loud enough for Octavia and Gianna to hear.

"You wanna hide your talent because of fear of your classmate? You might be scared of being bullied or threatened but that's because you want to be" Alexia said.

"If you don't wanna be threatened or bullied you have that side of you that can fight against Alyssa and her minions. The girls are relying on you and you should beat Alyssa no matter what, maybe that will cut her wings a little" Alexia said and Octavia nodded in agreement.

"But what if I lost to Alyssa, It'll increase her ego more than it has done" Payton replied worriedly.

"I promise you, Payton, you'll beat Alyssa in this game" Alexia assured.

"Why are you so sure about that?" Payton asked still not con