Chapter 59_Sarcastic Wyllow

I fumbled with the books and arranged them back to their place on the dean's office desk as fast as I could and turned to the door almost immediately. I opened the door and was about to step out when Dean Androdes stopped me.

"Miss Clarke" He called and I turned back. " Don't disclose everything about your ancestry to anyone else " he warned.

I wanted to tell him I told the girls already but decided not to as I nodded and was about to step out when he stopped me again.

"Speak, I can see you have words in your mouth to let out"

How did he know I was negotiating the thought of teling him or not?

Gently, I shut the door and fronted him again. " The girls, I told them about my supposed father" I whispered and buried my head in shame. I felt like I have been unreasonable and had done something wrong again.

"What girls?" the dean frowned.

Oh, I've forgotten he was an oldie. He might not krow the expressions youngsters use now. " The girls...my friends " I explained.

I saw him relax, resting his back on the chair and playing with

his beards again. " Don't worry about that, let's count that as a silly mistake and hope it does not happen again" he scolded in a rather pleasant way.

"Thank you, dean Androcles, I will be leaving now" I said before opening the door and finally stepping out.

The moment I got out, I heaved a deep sigh of relief. I don't know why being in the dean's office and under his interrogating eyes made me feel like l was in a school leaving examination.

| scanned my eyes around the hallway, no sign of the girls . They couldn't have just waited?

I strolled forward and was about to turn to the other side of the hallway, the one that leads to the entrance when l saw them.

Mia was squatting while Mackenzie stood. They were talking about something that was inaudible. It felt good to see Mia and Mackenzie Conversing freely. It felt like the good old days. I don't know what it was that has gotten between the three of us but I felt the distance. We were all together yet it had been feeling like we were not, like we were distant.

" What are you girls gossiping about while I'm not around? I was grinning like a Cheshire cat as I approached them.

They turned to me, indifferent " We were just discussing about your new found friends and how we would move you to their room instead. You're bringing strangers into the group Medusa, it's not healthy " Mackenzie said.

What was not healthy about Wyllow and Pandora?

They are completely harmless and cool.

I was not about to be violent so l took my time to ask " What do you mean? I furrowed my brows.

"I meant exactly what my words imply girl, you heard me" she replied me with enough harshness for me to know I was not going to take things slow with her.

My eyes traveled from her to Mia " You call them unhealthy? Tell me why you call those innocent and free spirited girls unhealthy?" I threw my hands up in the air and scoffed " You know what's' unhealthy Mackenzie ? it's you. You are the unhealthy pest. You lash out on us whenever you like, you go

silent and distant and act like others around you were invincible. What is wrong with you lately?" I couldn't suppress my anger.

My anger was evident in my face and words but Mackenzie remained apathetic. She only clenched her fists beside her.

Her eyes stone cold serious before she took deep breaths from her nose and stormed away.

"Hey, don't you walk out on me. Coward, you're running from the truth huh?" I called behind her with heavy breaths myself.

" That's enough Medusa" Mia admonished me and I turned to her " Are you in on this too?" I spat my eyes threatening to fall out as the terrific stupefaction in them was overpowering their stamina.

Mia took my hand and was leading me outside the main building and toward the direction of the dining area. " Let's go have something to eat. Who knows? You might find your friends there and we can have another fun discussion during the meal once again" she cajoled.

I wanted to continue to talk but she held her finger to my mouth. " Mackenzie only needed some time to cool off. Let's be patient and not argue with her for Now" she crossed her hand across my neck.

I was in an emotional state because of Mackenzie but Mia just made me more emotional. At least, one of the girls was still themselves.

It was still our first day after the curfew even though it nighttime now, everyone was still delighted and were all coming out in numbers to the dining area.

It was another place to mingle aside from classes.

"Look, there's Bale and the others" Mia pointed at Bale and Devarn who were already waving at us. Andronis was also beside them, as quiet as always.

We went over to sit and ordered our food, Mia ordered an extra and said it was for Mackenzie. It was a good idea because I knew that stubborn goose might not even come out

for dinner.

Before our food got delivered, " Look, there's Pandora and Wyllow" Devarn pointed out and we turned in their direction.

I saw Pandora looking out like a dog scouting for food With Wylow following up closely beside her.

The sight made the anger in my heart melt the way stars melt away with the night following daylight. I was glad Wyllow was mingling now even if she was still looking skittish and unsure, the fact that she came out with Pandora was fair for a change. We were taking baby steps.

"Pandora, Wyllow...!" I called out and they finally heard us.

Pandora was mumbling as she approached us.

When they got nearer, Pandora's voice became more audible.

"I have been looking for you girls all along. What's up with your grumpy roommate?" she fumed.

"Take it easy Pandora, what happened?" Mia inquired.

"Oh, thank you" Pandora breathed then like a running tap, she let loose her raged locution " We went to look for you girls in your room but your door was locked. While coming to the dining area, we found your roommate on the way and inquired

about where the rest of you were but what we got from her was an evil eye" she stopped and fanned her face with her hand like Cinderalla's vicious stepmother " She..could you believe she..." her voice was breaking while she breathe hard.

" Deep breaths Pandora" Bale advised playfully but she took to his instruction and did inhaled deeply. With a shake of her head. " She ignored us like she hadn't heard anything I said" Pandora said and walked off.

"I think she was not in a good mood" Wyllow finished for her.

Arrrghh, Mackenzie..

Bale made a playful remark and flickered his fingers while rolling his neck around " What did I tell you?" he asked.

"That it's that time of the month" Devarn answered him and they both burst out laughing with Andronis also chuckling beside them

What is wrong with with the boys? There was no humor in what they did if that was what they thought.

"Oh, please shut up, would you?" Mia scolded them.

I turned to Pandora and Wyllow " I'm sorry on her behalf girls.

She has not been in a good mood lately. You know, having to deal with her powers and all." I smiled sheepishly.

I and Mia had told the same lie today to cover up for Mackenzie. I hope she recovers from her tantrums soon, we might not be able to lie to get her out of each mess every time.

Pandora was sitting now with Wyllow beside her " Oh, it's fine but she's not my bestie. Just you girls and my shy little Wylow" she said absent-mindedly while scribbling down her order.

Pandora and Wyllow's food got served and for a moment during the meal, we forgot our problems and each ate and chattered all through.

When we finished our dinners, Mia scribbled on the paper, requesting for a pack from the kitchen.

Pandora had strained her neck trying to see what Mia scribbled. " What do you need a pack for" she frowned.

Mia placed the book on the table and eyed her " None of your business sissy" she said sarcastically.

I saw Pandora's lips curve and her rolled eyes and I almost laughed out. It was a nice putting in place Mia had supplied her. She was too forward if you asked me but I do like her free spirited personality.

A young kitchen worker with an apron over her brown gown approached us and I recognized her as the lady Mackenzie compelled the last time we went to sneak out some food in

the kitchen. " You requested for a pack here?" she asked.

I thought she was going to query us about why we needed a pack but she held her hand out which had the pack in it and

dropped it on the table then, she walked away back to the kitchen.

She doesn't even recognize me in the least bit, Mackenzie's power sure was effective.

Mia took the pack and packed Mackenzie's food in it. We all set out afterward.

"We'll see you girls, around, maybe tomorrow in class" Bale said and walked away with Devarn and Andronis.

We also set to go to our hostel, all four of us.

"How true were the senior's discussions Medusa?" Pandora asked me.

"What discussion?" I asked listlessly.

"The one about overthrowing the Dean"

Oh my...!

That was right, I said I was going to inform Dean Androcles about it but silly me forgot. What" Mia was bewildered " Where did you hear that from

She inquired.

"Earlier today, in the general hall" Pandora answered.

"Wow, who would want to such a thing?"

Yeah, wonder who would want to do such a thing. Senior Eira was trying to save you but you wouldn't listen. Now, you've gotten yourself tested and you're in trouble, I wished I could say out loud.

"Well, the seniors could be bluffing" Pandora waved the seriousness that was filing the air away.

"Let's not jump into conclusions. Anything can be possible" Wyllow said not silently this time, she was saying as a matter of fact.

Did she know something? Wyllow?

Mia stopped in her tracks which made the rest of us halt too.

It was too sudden, we almost bumped into one another.

"Whoa guys, this is massive don't you think? If the dean is in danger, shouldn't we let him Know" she asked.

Like she read my mind, I have been considering that fact too.

"That's true, we should. We might get to be presented an award like the senior earlier " Pandora added, supporting Mia's motion. Pandora would support whatever. If a supporter's club was created, Pandora would be the lead.

Anyway, I think I was going to support this too. " I was contemplating letting the dean be aware he is in danger, to be honest," I said silently.

Wyllow's words made me reanalyze my thoughts " Have you guys wondered why the seniors knew and were not saying anything out loud except for gossips and spreading rumors?" she asked us all rather rhetorically.

That was a point to consider, why?

"They were probably scared of the culprit, what am I even saying? Might not be one, what if it was culprits?" Pandora blurted.

"So, you're stronger than the seniors to not be scared of the culprits" came Wylow's sarcastic reply.

The silence that ensued made everyone resume their walking.

"So we're just going to sit back and allow the dean get overthrown? How do they even plan on overthrowing him?" I asked no one in particular. I don't know why I always felt this urge to not disappoint the dean and look out for him.

"They won't overthrow him, " Wyllow said to my greatest relief and I sighed so hard, placing a hand on her chest.

"They will poison him and take his position after" she added. I removed the relieved hand on my chest immediately.

"What!" Mia gasped.

"How do you know that" Pandora hissed.

I knew the frankness of Wyllow's words so I knew better than disregarding them.

They were going to poison the dean and take his position?

But who?

We were at the entrance of our hostel now which was as empty as the already dark day.

"But who could want to do such a thing to Dean Androcles?" Mia whispered.

Pandora not being smart enough to realize we were in the hostel now and the walls have ears, said without bothering to lower her voice " Who could be so cruel and heartless? What has the poor dean done?" she blurted out again.

"Hey, keep it low..!" Mia admonished her and she shrugged after an embarrassed smile.

"Any idea Wyllow?" I asked her.

Pandora's annoying voice filled my ears " How would she know?"

"Will you shut up Pandora? How about because she has the ability of premonition?" Mia interjected frustratingly. "You don't even know the ability of your roommate "

Pandora's mouth crept into a circular form, she was really caught unwary. I knew everyorne would be marveled too, Wyllow has gotten a cool power.

" Now, I see.." she nodded, short of words.

I was little or no concerned about Pandora's cluelessness.

"Any idea Wyllow?" I inquired again.

Wyllow was a little bit shorter than me and she brought her miniature head filled with long silver hair up " Pandora's right, how am I supposed to know?" she said lightly and removed her gaze from me.

Did Wyllow just say that...?

Was Wyllow even 18? I think her ability to see was making her more wiser than her age.

Mia and Pandora's mocking laughter flled the air as they went ahead to enter the rooms while Wyllow followed suit.

I was left behind until I finally trailed behind them. " Let's call it a night then" I clamored out like Pandora, not minding that it was late or that I needed to keep it low, or that the others could be sleeping

"Goodnight Meds, Goodnight Mia'" Pandora said to us and we returned her greeting.

"Good night Wyllow" I called out to her.

Later, I would ask Tovenaar why he kept on mumbling Wyllow's name when she was going to be so secretive and sarcastic.

We entered our room and I shut the door behind us. Mia entered before me and her scream made me dash inside the room. I found the food Mia packed on the floor and Mackenzie

sitting on the edge of the bed, scratching her skin so hard that part of it was falling off the floor. It was so gross and I almost couldn't breathe.

Mackenzie was shedding her skin? !