Chapter 10: Where should I put you?

Loris

I stand up because the bell already rings and it means our music class is over. I presently grab my bag and fix it on my back since it's a leather backpack. I glance at Estelle and she is staring at the vacant chair. I approach her after making sure that everyone has already left the room.

"Estelle," I said as I approach her.

She shortly glance at me with her usual poker face. She raise her eyebrows but I am certain that her pupils are wandering around. I clear my throat because she might forgot what day is today.

"What day is today?"

She narrows her eyes on me. She shrug her shoulders while her pupils are wandering. I can't help letting out a sigh of frustration. I open my palm and extends it to her. She raise her eye brow.

"We are planning to go and check the library together, right?"

She frustratedly close her eyes and grind her teeth. Now I get it, she feels that since a while ago. She opens her eyes and stare at me.

"Loris, you can go first and I'll be there after going into the comfort room," she said.

I nod and left the room before her. I directly open the door, which is weird. I shrug my shoulder as I walk at the hallway. I scan the area and many realizations appears into my head.

"Loris, you are requested to go with me." I turn my head and I saw Bea. I fully turn my body around. "You are requested in SAC and COR office. This is an order from the SAC School Monitor."

My face frown. Why would the SAC School Monitor wants to summon me in their office? I am certain that I didn't do any bad things. I have been doing my actions according to the rules.

"What for, Ms. Bea?"

Bea put his hands on her back and stares at me straight into my eyes. "I don't know too, Loris, but I know he has something to say or to do with you because if not they you won't be requested to be summoned."

My lips stretch. I take a deep breath and nod my head. My jaw clench as I stare at Bea. She is patiently waiting for my answer. This won't be my end right? The SAC School Monitor is known for his despicableness if someone is breaking his rules. If I have violated any of it, I hope I'll be able to live until I can find an escape for my companions.

"Alright, shall we?"

Bea nods her head and make her way before me. I am following her while scanning the place—because that's the only thing I could do. Damn this situation.

We arrive at the library, which I supposedly be going with Estelle, and it makes me frown. Why are we going to the library? I thought we are going to the SAC and COR office. I can't help scratching my head because Bea is confusing me.

We directly enter the elevator and Bea did the honor of operating it. She press the button for the sixth floor, which is the topest. This elevator ride is the most silent so far. You can't hear any noise from the elevator itself plus the silence between Bea and I.

The elevator swung open and we make our way out together. I scan the place. Now I already get it. The sixth floor is the SAC and COR office. The place is very wide. There are cubicles which are larger than what can you see in a firm. The walls are made of glass and so is the window, it's air-conditioned and all you can see will probably give of the office vibes.

I glance at a certain area and my eyes got bigger. I swallow a lump in my throat. I clench my jaw and close my eyes for a second. I take a deep breath and open my eyes after. Bea looks at me curiously. What kind of look is that wants to mean? I raise my two brows. She shrug her shoulder and put her hands on her back.

"Let's go?"

I nod and Bea turns around immediately. We stroll and we are approaching Oliver and Heartle's direction. I don't know why are we summon exactly. If only Estelle is here, I wouldn't be questioning myself with this. I could just ask her and answers will be straight into my face.

Bea opens the door and get in. I extend my hand to stop the door from closing and make my way inside. Oliver and Heartle isn't looking at my direction so I know they'll be surprise if they will see me here. Bea clears her throat. Oliver and Heartle turn their heads, and to my disappointment, they aren't shock at all.

"I will just call the SAC Monitor. Please excuse me." Bea left us alone.

I directly let myself sit as I stare at them with a frown. "Why are you here?"

Heartle rolls her eyes and Oliver just sarcastically smirk. "Loris, we don't alam too. Bea just lapit and said that we are requested. The end."

I just sit properly. There's no point of fighting your beloved in any way most especially when she is a warfreak. I turn my head into the door as the man we met on our first day let himself in. He is wearing his emotionless face, that makes me remember of Estelle's usual look, and he is wearing his iron out uniform. Then I remembered that he is my always missing classmate sitting beside Estelle.

He just stand and Bea knocks on the door and let herself in. She is holding three white folders and extends her arm to give those folders to the SAC School Monitor. The SAC School Monitor receives the folder and distribute it to us slowly.

He sit on the edge of this long table and gazes at us one by one. "Good afternoon. I am your SAC school monitor, Theo Vuitton. You are here to sign those contract to be part of the SAC and COR officers."

My eyes widened. I directly open the folder and scan it. Holy damn! This is a contract for me to be appointed as the new SAC President. I rise my head and turn it to Heartle.

"Queen," she whispered.

I gaze at Oliver and he is blinking his eyes on a certain part of the paper. His jaw are tightening and he keeps biting his lips. "The new Joker? Do I look humorous?"

"Last week, you perform a very good fight for our dearest Underground People. I am please to see how good you are in combat." He stand and stroll around. "Lately, the SAC and COR has been targeted by an unknown killer."

"That means you are giving this position for us to get killed?" Heartle said in a very sarcastic way.

Theo gazes at her with a tightened jaw. He narrows his eyes and takes a deep breath. "I'm giving this position to you all"—he stops walking and put his hands on his pocket—" because I know you can keep yourself from being killed by that unknown killer. Also, I know you can help me determine who's the killer and it's motives."

"Oh, I get it. You are hiring us to be one of your pawns," Oliver said.

Theo smirks at us. "You can think that as one but I am not making you one for nothing. Remember, I am giving you a power. I know you want to escape and having this power"—he put his hands on the table—"may come in handy for it."

End Of Chapter 10

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