An unexpected knock on Mr Thomas' door interrupted his reading. With a frown, he wondered who it would be. He tried remembering if he had sent for any of the teachers but he didn't.
"Come in," he announced while trying to get back to what he was reading.The door opened silently and Blue walked in, a bit fidgety in her steps. "Good– morning, sir." she stuttered, with a tone of fear mixed in her voice, as she made her way to the receiving end of the table.He immediately looked up and realized who it was. "Miss Alfred, it's your first day and you're late," he said with a stern face, "Maybe you didn't check but it's twelve minutes past eight and you should have been here on or before eight." He declared openly."Err I'm sorry, sir. I– I was– caught in a little bit of traffic," she explained, feeling embarrassed for her tardiness. After speaking, she began praying inwardly that he wouldn't waste time in telling her to sit. She had already lost her composure due to the fear that was building up in her — fear of being lashed at on the first day.It looked like he had read her mind, because the next minute he gestured for her to have a seat. She quietly sat and reluctantly waited for what he was going to say next."Miss Alfred," he started, "the first thing you should put in mind is punctuality. It's definitely not appropriate to showcase such bad conduct to those you're going to guide. The teaching line has many rules to follow; rules meant to not mislead the students being taught. And, punctuality is specifically one of the key rules."He cleared his throat and looked at her with a serious face to know if she was listening. Noticing she was indeed listening, he continued, "I hope your internship here would be worth something. And please, don't repeat such an attitude.""I apologize again for my tardiness. It will not happen again." she asserted with enthusiasm. She had finally regained a bit of composure."Okay. Miss Alfred, hold on while I call the secretary," he said and reached for the office phone.After inputting some digits, he put the receiver on his ear and told the secretary to come into his office.A minute later, the secretary, a short blonde woman in her late twenties, saunters into his office."Sydney," he called the secretary's name, "take Miss Alfred to the music room." he instructed the secretary then turns his attention to Blue."Report to me when you're done with today's work. There will be a follow-up meeting with the other interns. You can go now." he said, as he dismisses her."I will, thank you, sir." Blue let out then walks out of the office with the secretary.They went through the hallway leading to the music room. Turning to Blue, the secretary decided to introduce herself to her."I'm Sydney, I guess you already know that. And you are Blue right?""Yes, Blue... Blue Alfred." Blue replied with a smile."I hope you get to enjoy working here. It's really going to be fun during your training. You'll get to know others here, definitely. But mind you, Mr Robinson has one hell of a temper. So I would advise you try to get on his good side," Sydney told her."Sorry, who's Mr Robinson?" Blue asked, trying to fathom who that would be."He's the music teacher. You're going to be training directly under him," Sydney announced, "If you need anything, just tell me.""Oh, I see. Thank you, ma'am."Sydney immediately rolled her eyes when she heard Blue call her 'ma'am'. "It's just Sydney, please," she corrected. Blue simply nodded her head in response, an obvious smile revealed on her face. She was happy that the secretary was someone she could relate with, at least on the first day.After some time, they eventually got to the door leading to the music room. Sydney then took the initiative, "This is the music room. Let's go in so I can introduce you to Mr Robinson."* * * * * *
Absentmindedly, Gary got into the class. He was so engrossed in his thoughts that he didn't realize that he had bumped into Mr. Raymond, the English teacher, who was standing by the board. Another bumping within some minutes!
"I'm sorry sir, I didn't see you honestly," he didn't waste time in apologizing to Mr. Raymond."Yeah, that's how you don't see the right things to write in your scripts." Mr. Raymond retorted, and the students erupted in laughter.That didn't offend Gary one bit as he went to take his seat amidst the ongoing laughter of the students. He didn't mind, what mattered to him was how to sort out the issue at hand. He sat and looked straight, not minding the whispers of mockery being directed at him presently."You okay man?"Someone asked him from the back. It was Henry, his best friend, who sits directly behind him. Like him, he was also part of the basketball team.Without turning to face Henry, he simply nodded his head, denying the obvious fact. He wasn't in the mood to start a conversation anytime soon so he kept serene....
Later;
"So, what you're trying to tell me is that you could be taken off the team, right?" Henry asked Gary for the third time."Yeah," Gary let out, trying not to sound as upset as he was.Silence overcame them as they both didn't know what to say next. Nothing reasonable could be spoken yet. They were both sitting on the staircase leading to the classes on the next floor and the movement of the students passing couldn't make them think straight. It was the lunch hour, so it was expected for students to move up and down, majorly to grab lunch.Just then, Henry's stomach made a growling sound. "Man, I can't continue to think now. I'm starving," Henry mumbled, holding his stomach."You go ahead. I'll join you soon," Gary uttered. Immediately after, Henry left."It's a simple theory," Gary told himself, as he got to his feet, "I need to get my grades up to remain on the team. They're both relative so I guess I'm gonna have to stick to the books for now."He chuckled a little. Merely by listening to what he had just said made him think he had said something so hilarious. He felt like laughing again as he couldn't put together the words he had earlier said. It just didn't make sense, to him of course!He decided not to bother himself too much about it and headed for the school cafeteria.Not even the slightest feeling of hunger went through his stomach, but he had to just try to get something to eat; maybe it would make him think straight.He suddenly halted on his track.His mind went to the lady he bumped into earlier today. Who is she? How can a lady have such a beauty? ...so stunning!Hopefully, she was one of the interns. That was the only thing he could deduce as he hoped inwardly. Immediately, he initiated the movement to the cafeteria, shaking off the thought.Blue's first day with Mr Robinson, the music tutor, wasn't really going well — just as Sydney had forewarned. Mr Robinson's temper was totally 'unpredictable'. One minute he's boxed up, the other he's flaring up at every little thing.To be on his safe side, she kept on smiling whenever he dished out instructions to her — she eventually got tired of it!Mr Robinson seemed to be unmoved by his bad temper towards her, despite the fact that she hadn't used more than three hours with him.Presently at the lunch hour, instead of giving her a bit of free time, he chose to sit her down, asking questions upon questions just to know how much she knows about music. Luckily, she was able to tackle all the questions... leading to more being poured in. She couldn't deny the fact that she wasn't pleased with his actions. Did he forget it was her first day?'Why did they even assign me to such a man? This is insane. Makes me begin to regret why I'm here in the first place.' she thought
"Gary, wait up!" Henry yelled while running after Gary. Gary totally ignored him, picking up the pace faster as he was already a few blocks away from getting to their class."Look I'm sorry man," Henry said as he caught up with him, "I didn't mean to do that. But why did you throw such a fit? It's just Laura, isn't it?""But that still doesn't mean you could mention anything to her," Gary replied, still maintaining a fast pace."I already said I'm sorry," Henry made a pout as he pleaded again.Gary stopped and turned to look at Henry with a slight growl. Stupid ass, he thought. He had it in mind to voice out how stupid Henry was for sharing his problems with Laura, but he just relaxed the tension going through him, revealing a calm expression after."I'm also sorry for walking out on you like that. I just don't buy the idea of you telling Laura about my problem. You know this isn't the first time you're doing such. It makes me more upset by even mentioning it." He loo
The next Monday.Around fifteen to twenty minutes past three.Inside the reading room of Westride High School, five figures could be seen sitting around a table, with several books placed on it. Silence ruled the air as the figures seemed to be deeply immersed in the books they were reading... Not all of them though.The figures were two males and three female counterparts — Gary, Henry, Laura and her best friends - Stephanie and Ashley. This arrangement commenced today after receiving an approval from the principal the week before, enabling them to use an extra thirty minutes in the school after school hours. Truthfully, it was to encourage an improvement in Gary's grades as the principal hardly ever approves of such. But, it came with a warning — "Don't cause havoc on any of the school properties!", the principal had told the group of teenagers who had a huge tendency of running wild.Seated in the middle of Henry and Stephanie, with Laura's sitting position in his lin
The sound of screeching tyres came to a halt right in front of the Alfred residence. A Mini Porsche came into existence and out came Blue from it with a small bag in her left arched arm.Taking her steps slowly, she saunters into the average duplex apartment through the light three-step stairs. In the balcony, she unbolted the door with the key which she had just retrieved from her bag.As she got in, she breathed in the fresh aroma of the place she was well familiar with... the place she calls home. Instead of waiting behind in the living room to relax a little, she decided to do something else. Though a bit weary, she manages to drag herself up the stairs to the top floor where her room is located. At least, she could have a lone time to herself without interference from anybody.As the now unlocked door to the room had been opened, she rushed straight to the bed and sinks into it, a soft moan escaping her rosebud lips. The view of the room was a typical lady's spec, elud
11:26 am.Passing through the corridor on the lower floor of the school, Gary could be seen walking in an average pace, with Henry sluggishly tagging behind, half-running in between to catch-up with Gary. Enthusiasm was written on Gary's face as he passed by students who were obviously heading the same direction as him. His destination, and that of Henry's, was to the music room."I don't know what reasons you have for wanting to join the music class, but is it all that necessary?" Henry's grumpy voice came out, few steps away from the music room."There's no reason in particular, I just want to try out something new..." Gary came up with a twisted reply."Something new? You've been a student of this school since Grade 9, yet you just remembered you need to try out something new... in final year?" Henry was curious as he spoke."How many times do you want us to go over this?" Gary sighed."Urrgh! I can't believe I'm quitting drama class just to stick up with your '
Lunch hour, around Twelve-thirty-something.Through the hall pathway, Blue strolled with two people into the school cafeteria, chatting casually with them. These two people were the interns she had begun acquainting with since the week before — a hottie named Eva and a foreigner named André. Eva was a biology intern while André was for French.Blue was by the right side as the three proceeded to the counter to get what they would eat. They each added a can of diet coke to their meals before they chose to sit in a corner of the cafeteria.Right from when they had gone into the cafeteria 'til now, the eyes of the various male students in the cafeteria had for once not left the group. The group seemed to be a normal one but who could tear his eyes off an attractive lady like Blue or a down-to-earth hottie like Eva? But the funny thing was the group didn't notice any of such stares as they chatted lightly while eating.Eventually, Eva was the first to notice the stares being
As he fished out the bunch of house keys from his pants pocket, his fingers hit something as well. Slowly, he brought out the item alongside the bunch. His mobile phone. Standing by the balcony into the apartment, he transfered the keys to his right hand and initiated series of taps on the mobile, his left hand fiddling with the lock.On getting the right spot in the keyhole, he pushed open the door and sauntered into the living room of the completely devoid five bedroom bungalow, his sharp eyes completely fixed on the screen of his phone. He began heading straight to his room but halted suddenly as he passed by the refrigerator which was near the entrance to the kitchen. Taking a few steps back, he opened the refrigerator and grabbed a bottle of water before initiating his former journey. Even though he hadn't had much to eat today, he only chose to consume a bottle of liquid...He entered the room which was filled with posters of various music artistes and a large poster of
The next day at school.Gary arrived earlier than the usual time he does. He got down from his bike, one he hadn't used in awhile, in the parking lot and took off the helmet on his head. After putting it on the bike's handle, he adjusted his hair and the strapped bag on his back as he began heading for the school building.On a closer look at his face, the bags under his eyelids wouldn't go unnoticed. This was due to the fact that he was sleep deprived. To the question on what he was doing up all night, well, teenagers never really have good reasons for not getting enough sleep most times.Passing by some students, he entered through the lit hall which leads to the various classes. He made a brief stop at the lockers near the staircase leading to the top floor as he opened his personal locker and took out a book from it which he had forgotten to take the day before. He then initiated back his motion and went up the stairs.On getting to the class which was presently occu