Chapter 9: Ethan’s trouble

GERM

“ Hello, am I speaking with Miss Germ?” “Yes.” I responded as I try to recall the owner of the voice. “ Mr. Aaron here, your brother’s school principal” The person spoke once again as I was in my thoughts thinking who could that be. “ Oh, Mr. Aaron, how can I help you? I hope everything is okay with my brother?” I uttered with a trembling voice. “ Well, Ethan got himself into some trouble and your presence is needed here.” He said. “Ethan?? Trouble?? Oh my God, can you tell me what is wrong?” I responded trying to figure out what the problem was. “It would be better if you were here for us to discuss this. Thank you.” He hung up.

Forgetting about what was going on between Jeremy and me, I decided to dash out of the car while dressing up. Jeremy pulled me back to my seat looking all confused and disappointed. “ What's wrong? What happened to your brother? Is he okay?” I didn't answer him as I was lost in thoughts. I can drop you off at where your brother is, signaling his driver t