Chapter 9

Christian

I knew this was going to happen sooner. It just had to, with the way the students have been gawking at me since I arrived at this establishment.

The school board won’t take it up. I’m too important for them to and the court denied all charges against me. I did not kill her.

That night was traumatic but I know I didn’t kill her. Whatever she took. Whatever she was high from that night...

I close my eyes and bend my head low as my therapist had instructed me to when my chest gets tight and I find breathing difficult.

As soon as the panic subsides, I lift my head and scrub my face with my hands. I’ll have to be in my office until I’m sure the whole of this floor has been cleared.

I wasn’t even meant to come into school today but I just wanted to get a glimpse of her. Sweet, sweet Andrea. The way she’d looked at me in the hallway sent chills down my spine.

It was going to be hard to convince her I’m not a murderer. Nicole could help but I don’t want to ask her for anything. I’