Chapter 68

KIRA:

The right thing I should have done when I woke up this morning was make up my mind to stay home and get through the stage of losing both my parents. But I was in no way in the mood to grieve all day. So, instead, I opted to leave for school, which is where I am at the moment.

It has been a long day for me. Nothing has made sense all through no matter how hard I try. And to make matters worse, the teachers in each class I have had all day decided it was the day they would call me each time to at least answer a question right in class. Unfortunately, I got everything wrong. And I did not give a shit.

I cannot wait for the day to end. At least when I am back home to get depressed through the night and then wake up tomorrow morning to come to school again. Wonder how long I will be able to keep up knowing that the house is not empty except for my brother and me.

It got to the time when extracurricular activities would take place. And normally, I would not go for any due to the lack of interest I have in activities pertaining to the academy. However, something kicked in me to go for the mini combat class. And before I knew it, I had heeded the thought and was on my way to the class without a form of outfit that I could change into.

I was not going to the class to participate. No, that was not even close to what I aimed to do in there. Instead, I was planning to know how it felt for the girl that was found dead in the class.

It’s pretty weird what I intend to do but it was the only thought that swept into my head on what I could do to make my day less depressing. Not that it would change anything for me.

When I arrive at the class, I could see that they have started their routine. The last time I was here to check on them, I was able to master the things they do before kicking off the main course of the event. The pre-exercise routine is what they are doing now so I simply walk off in the direction of the stands so I could watch them from there.

The director of the class has not arrived yet. The instructor at the moment was one of the seniors who I know to be one of the excellent students in the class. It was a he, though. Pretty much anticipated because the males mostly dominate the classes.

The only thing I came in here with was my bottle of water which I have no idea why I took along with me to school today. I do not tend to carry it with me. Almost like never. Yet here I was with it... having no expectation of taking the littlest of gulp from it until I am out of here.

I have sighted Kelvin already along with the trainees. And I am sure he has sighted me as well due to the occasional glances he kept throwing in my direction. I did not acknowledge any of them because of the aim to not give him the hope that I was in the mood to have anything going with him today.

I think it is a bad idea to be here. Why? Because I suddenly notice the gang of Sophie, my old bully. Evelyn and Katie... those are their names. I wonder when they joined the class because I have never had the chance to see them in here before. Although one thing I was able to notice that made me think I have an idea already about their reason for joining the class is how they are swooning over the student instructor. Lame.

It was best if I get out of her quickly lest I attract unwanted attention from them. The last thing I wanted was to be bugged by anyone today. I don’t think I’ll be able to handle anything that came with it.

So I pick up my bottle which I had already put down by my side and then stand up from where I am seated. After that, I move away from the stand and start to walk in the direction of the entrance to the class.

But as if luck was not on my side. Because the moment I start to make my way over to the entrance, the trainers disperse from their routine. Perhaps to go take a rest before the director comes in. I knew immediately that I was in for something that I did not plan for.

I have just passed by the side of the trainers that are trying to make their way over to the stands when my oath is blocked off. I didn’t need anyone to tell me that it was Katie and Evelyn. And trust me, it instantly irritates me to the core because I am not prepared for any encounter with them.

I look at both of them with weary eyes and then ask them, “What do both of you want?”

They glance at each other with smiles on their faces and then look back at me. “Payback,” they say simultaneously.

I am confused. When did I have an issue with them that would warrant them getting payback on me? This is utterly ridiculous. “Payback for what?”

“You know what you did.” It is Katie who speaks this time.

I shake my head, not in disapproval to what she said, but in frustration that this was going to be a hard nut for me to crack since they seem to be unwilling to pave a path for me. “The last time I checked, we had nothing together. The only person I remember having an issue with is Sophie who you both follow around like loyal dogs. Where is she, though? I cannot find her anywhere around today.” I say the last part while looking around to catch sight of Sophie who I know is nowhere around here.

I was able to notice the embarrassment that flushed both of their faces after my statement. Gave me the glee that I was getting back at me them for their ridiculous attitudes. They have way too long deserved it from me.

“How dare you talk to us that way?” Katie snaps at me, almost spitting in my face. Well, she does because I feel a little particle escape from her mouth and land on the side of my face. Absolutely disgusts me.

“I only said the truth. Does it hurt that much?” I tease while expressing how disgusted I am by what she did not too long ago.

Evelyn then says, “What gave you the right to think that you can run your mouth at us? And we are not her loyal dogs, you bitch!”

“Then stop acting like one!” is my rebuttal. “If you two are not her dogs, then why do you keep following her around like she owes you something? Or is she the one that brought you two here? So pathetic. Yet you say you are not her dogs. Take it from me... You are!”

They look to the sides in embarrassment when they notice that others are listening in to the conversation. Gladdens my heart more in some way. I just wish it was Sophie that was getting a piece of me instead of them. Would have been much better.

But I am not done with them. “So, why is she not here today? Did she fall sick or something? Or have you two gotten out of your reveries and decided to act without waiting for her to command you two on what to do? Tell me,”

I could tell that they are not willing to answer my question. Everything about the way they looked right now was enough to let me know that they would rather die than say anything to me about that. I know I am biting more than I can chew right now, especially after I have decided already that I was going to avoid trouble by any means. But it seems trouble comes to me wherever I go without being invited.

“What’s the deal now?” I ask. “Are you two going to get out of my way or are you going to keep standing here like some pussies who have nothing better to do with their time?”

I have not even landed on my statement when I feel a sting on my cheek. The gasps from the crowd that follow that up were enough to let me in on what just happened.

My head has been pushed to the side, and it was all because I have been slapped across the face. I don’t know who among the two just did it but I know one thing for sure...

Dogs never change.