TWELVE

"Why are you committing lewdness in the hidden part of the camp, Orenciana? Salvatore?" Commander Apollo asked us angrily. I'm back here in his office again. I'm fed up with these four corners of rooms. I feel that when I am there in his office, he will hang me instantly.

"Answer me"

"Sir, you're thinking wrong. We don't do anything immoral outside the bathroom," I said. How can I tell him the reason without telling Pocholo's secret?

"I am the only one who you should punish, Commander. I brought Beau there. She is not guilty. I forced her", Pocholo answered by my side.

"Pocholo! What are you talking about?!" I glared at him. What is he saying? We signal using our eyes. Based on what I can see, that's the only way he can think of to keep me out of this mess. But I don't want him to be punished. I know Pocholo and I are not doing anything bad. It's just really hard to explain the reason.

"Beau. I'm sorry if I forced you to take you there. Forgive me please", he bowed as a sign of apolog