The Underground Passageway

“Anna,” he called her in a hushed voice, making sure Mrs Henry didn't catch him.

“Anna,” he called again, his voice a little louder this time.

Anna could swear she heard someone whispering her name, but who could be so brave or stupid to talk while Mrs Henry was still teaching? She tensed up, her heart racing.

She had to turn when she heard her name being called again and again. She saw it was Mathias, but his facial expressions were so confusing that she couldn't understand what he was trying to say.

“What?” She said in a hushed tone, trying not to draw any attention to herself.

“Clara is not in class…” he whispered, but Anna could barely hear what he was saying over the sound of her pounding heart.

“What about Clara?” Anna asked, her voice trembling with fear as she tried to keep an eye on Mrs Henry, who was still unaware of their exchange.

“Who just spoke in my class?” Mrs Henry asked, her voice filled with disgust.

Anna's heart almost stopped as Mrs Henry looked in their di