Chapter Six

They arrived at the school's grounds early, where they only met a few kids.

They entered their classroom but saw only a few people. Charlotte was not there at that time.

They greeted their mates present, and walked to their seats.

"Do you think she will come today?" Brian whispered to Alex.

"Maybe so, maybe not," he replied bluntly, as they made their way to their seats.

The children present were alerted by the school bell that for the commencement of the assembly had. Most of the students sprinted to the gathering area.

Alex and Brian ran into Charlotte, while going down the stairs. She nearly collided with Alex as she was hurrying to their class in order to make it to the assembly ground on time.

She took a step back to avoid a collision. Alex and Brian cleared a space for her in the staircase, as it could not be possible to occupy more than three people walking freely.

She murmured, "Thank you" as she sprinted to their class, still panting heavily and avoiding Alex's eyes.

As the school's head boy, which he was, Alex and Brian made their way to the assembly ground , but this time, they moved swiftly so that Alex could organize the assembly.

"At least she spoke to us today." Brian remarked.

Yes, all the best for her." Alex grudgingly replied.

"Oh! You probably expected her to thank you, for what happened yesterday, right?." He asked him and patted him on the shoulder while laughing.

"Maybe."Alex replied sharply, walking more quickly than Brian, while Brian tried to step up his pace.

He wondered why he wished, she thanked him for saving her the previous day.

"Why would I expect a person who has not spoken to me in over a year, to express gratitude for saving her life? LOL. Whatever." He considered.

"Will you please wait for me? Brian questioned him, as he ran to meet him.

One of the prefects who was in charge of leading the assembly that day had already started, when they got to the assembly ground

Charlotte joined the assembly before they could finish its normal routine. She stood by the left of the prefect-in-charge, while Alex stood opposite.

The National Anthem and Pledge were said after the regular recitations on the assembly ground, and the principal moved from where he and the other teachers were standing to where the students were.

Charlotte's heart beat faster as he walked over to where they were standing. She wondered if he had already heard of what happened the previous day.

"Good morning, my world class excellent students." He shouted.

"Good morning, sir." The students replied.

The principal cleared his throat, before he continued speaking.

"Well, I do not have much to say today. All I have for you all is just a piece of advice. Whenever, you are walking on the road, or in public places, try not to use an earpiece, a headphone, or an airpod, because you won't hear or notice if any unforseen incident happens."

He paused to make sure everyone was listening carefully to what he was saying.

Charlotte bowed her head in shame, because she knew that the principal was indirectly refering to her. She hoped that he would stop at that moment, so, most people won't know whom the speech was directed at.

"We could have lost one of us yesterday due to the person's reckless act, if she was not saved by her mates. Please, let every one of us comply to this advice for our safety. Honestly, I see no reason why a person would use such while walking on the road, just because they want to listen to music, which they could, at their home." He said, furiously.

He paused again, before he concluded his speech. Charlotte felt all eyes was on her, while the principal was speaking, although, she was still in that position.

"That will be all for today. I wish you success in your forthcoming examinations."

Charlotte was very happy, as she heard the principal ended the speech. It was what she had hoped for, because she knew that some students are unaware of who the principal was referring to.

Everyone walked towards their classes as he ended his speech.

The three prefects that conducted the assembly, walked to their class, after all the students had marched to their respective classes.

Alex was ahead of Charlotte and the other two prefects, but heard a footstep approaching him.

Someone tapped him on his back, as the footstep was just some feet away from him.

"Alex, thank you for yesterday." Charlotte thanked him while she bowed her head.

"Oh... Yeah... You're welcome." He finally replied, as he tried to find the right reply, because he did not expect her, to heartily thank him.

"I won't tell you to stop using an earpiece or whatever when walking on the road, because I also do that sometimes, but just be careful of your environment." He finally composed himself and adviced her.

"Yes sir, I will. Thank you very much, once again." She thanked him again, but smiled as he said it.

"You're wel-" A teacher called Charlotte from one of the classes, before Alex could finish talking.

"Wow! That was not bad." He thought and smiled.

That was the first time they had a detailed conversation. Ever since Alex became a student of the school, they do not usually greet each other, unless their eyes contact each other.

The enmity between them started when Alex became the favourite student of the school. Charlotte was the favorite, before Alex' admission to the school. She represented the school in all competitions, except sport competitions until Alex became a student of the school.

She became the school's second choice in academic competitions, ever since Alex performed excellently well than she did in the first examination he did in the school.

That is the reason why they do not talk to each other, because she was not ready to accept being a subordinate to him, hence, decided to stay away from him, until that moment.

Alex smiled as he entered their classroom as he thought about it, because that was what he