SCARLETTE'S POINT OF VIEW
When I finally opened the door and entered, loud music welcomed me and different party lights came into view. The bar was full of crowded people. Maybe, some of them here were now drunk.
I tried to find that chemistry teacher but I could not. I even squeezed myself into the crowd until somebody pulled me to the side. I was surprised to see that it was the man I was looking for!
However, there was something strange. I meant being drunk is strange but there was more than that. He held my arms and pinned me on the wall. My eyesight locked on his face. His heavy breathing . . . his intense gaze . . . biting his lips . . .
My heartbeat became strong and fast. I was nervous . . . I was nervous to know what he would do next.
"W-what are y-you doing, S-sir?" My hands turned cold. I could not help but tremble. I tried to remove myself from his grip but it had no use. He was too strong. "Help! Help!" I kept on shouting that word until I was tired. No one could hear me. We were too far from the crowd.
This man in front of me smirked and leaned closer. "No one could hear your shout because they love the loud music. Do not waste your strength, Miss Sevilla. You will use it later," he whispered. Tears fell from my eyes when he bit my right ear.
"You do not deserve to be a teacher. You, jerk!" He chuckled. "Oh, come on, Scarlette. You will love it."
Before his lips could touch mine, someone who had a big heart pushed him from the side. Out of panic, I grabbed that chance to run away as fast as I could.
What happened last night . . . was a nightmare turned to reality. Imagining myself in that position is so . . . uh, yuck!
After I packed my things and wore my black backpack, I ran to our school.
I breathed deeply as I stared at the door of the principal's office. "There is no turning back," I whispered to myself. That monster deserved to be fired.
I held the doorknob and opened the door. The principal greeted me with a smile. She was sitting on her desk formally.
"What is it, Miss Sevilla?" she asked. I rubbed my hands to keep them from freezing. I cleared my throat before speaking. 'Come on, Scarlette! You have to do it!' I thought.
"Um . . . Principal . . . " I met her eyes. "S-sir . . . "
"He was fired." My eyes widened upon hearing that. "H-how?"
"Your aunt told me to." What the . . . How could Aunt do that to me? I already told her last night after I got home that I would be the one who will—ugh! Okay. It was already done anyway. "She also told me to look after you," she added.
"Thanks a lot, Principal." I sighed in relief. "No. Thanks to you. Demons inside this university had lessened." And then, she chuckled. I just smiled in response.
Aunt Cecilia was so mad when I called her. She even shouted that she was going to put that monster behind bars but I stopped her. Funny, was not it? But, seriously, it was not. I stopped her because it was only an attempted rape and I did not want more trouble.
After I ordered my snacks, I went to my usual table and sat. I just frowned when I saw my food. It was so plenty but what could I do? I was starving a lot! I did not get to eat dinner last night and breakfast this morning! Thanks to that monster guy!
By the way, I was glad to know that our new chemistry teacher is so nice. And I am more comfortable because she is a woman.
I was about to eat when someone sat in front of me. I mentally rolled my eyes when I saw her smile ear-to-ear. What now?
"What?" I almost muttered.
"What happened yesterday?" she asked. I gave her a confused look. "Huh?"
"Come on!" she slightly tapped the white table, "Did the beautiful man transform into a beast?" I closed my eyes and sighed. "Nah." I had to make an excuse.
"Why?" The curve on her lips faded. "Because he was not supposed to. He just asked for my aunt's phone number." Uh, it was not a lie, okay? It was the truth! Remember? You remember, right? Right? Answer me!
"Oh . . . wait! Do you know why he resigned?" Again, I mentally rolled my eyes! Ugh! Rhode annoyed me a lot! "Nah," I replied shortly.
"I do not like the new chemistry teacher. She is too strict and hard to understand . . . " Blah. Blah. Blah. I just looked down at my tray. The view was much better than the annoying girl in front of me. "I do not know why—"
"Do you have other businesses here? If none, please, go away. I cannot enjoy my food when someone is with me. Please?" I gritted my teeth to show her that I was already annoyed. Yes, I am tired of being kind to her. She raised her eyebrows before saying, "Okay." Then, she walked away. Good thing that she knew how to understand.
I sighed in relief. Now, I could eat peacefully.
After my last class, I went to the library. Oh! Maybe, I did not tell you before. I signed up for being a library assistant. Why? I was bored even I have a stressful life.
"Good afternoon, Ma'am!" I greeted the librarian who was sitting at her desk. She just nodded and said, "Return these books." She pointed her forefinger to the mountain of books on the wooden table beside her. I smiled genuinely and followed.
I was humming an 'I-don't-know' song while happily returning the hardbound books. It was so wonderful! However, my moment was interrupted by a loud thud.