MasukCHAPTER FIFTY TWO~DAPHNE~All eyes turned to face me with rapt attention. I was trying to be brave, but looking at the intimidating faces in front of me made me want to pee in my panties.I remembered Professor Raven’s words.“Do not show them your fear or they can capitalize on it. I clenched my fist, my face twisting into a firm straight expression.I stood upright, shoulders held high.“So tell us, what have you decided?” The woman with the weird pixie cut asked impatiently.“I have decided that I wouldn’t be cutting my hair, “ I blurted out confidently, even though the words were heavy in my mouth. I realized the gravity of my words as soon as I had said them but there’s no turning back now.Somehow, I trust Professor Raven and what she says. Plus, she has no reason to lie to me.There was a loud murmur among the disciplinary committee members. Beads of sweat began to gather on my forehead. I was a nervous wreck inside but I still managed to put on the facade of my fake confidenc
CHAPTER FIFTY ONE~DAPHNE~Fear flashed through my eyes. What could they possibly want to use my hair for?“Please can you explain further?” I pleaded desperately.“Unfortunately, I can’t,” she shook her head. “I shouldn’t be telling you what I just said so nobody must know that I said this to you,”Now I was more scared. Why is Professor Raven speaking this way? What secrets are flying around that I don’t know of?“If I don’t cut my hair, then I’ll be expelled,”“I promise you that you won’t. They can’t expel you so don’t give in to their threats,”“And why can’t they expel me? They literally gave me the scholarship,” my eyes darted around in confusion.“Because they just can’t. Again, I can’t tell you the details but try it and see. Do not show them your fear because they can capitalize on it. You may leave,” she gestured towards the door.I slowly turned around and began to walk away, different thoughts swimming in my head.“And one more thing,”I paused in my tracks.“Be careful w
CHAPTER FIFTY~DAPHNE~Professor Fox is the youngest, yet he’s on the disciplinary committee. I didn’t see any other lecturer among them so it did look suspicious.I did find the fact that Mirabel was friends with the twins to be quite surprising. I’m guessing she must be speaking about Yasmine and Yolanda. Another statement caught my attention.I don’t think there are real friends here.Maybe I should hold on and not reveal the fact that I have met Mirabel’s ghost and was led to her diary. I would wait and make some observations before making the first move.The next day was Professor Fox’s class. I didn’t feel like attending the first period so I waited in bed.“Are you sure you don’t want to go to class?” Kennedy asked, concern written on her face.“Yeah, I think I have a bit of a migraine. I’ll just rest for now so I can be better for Professor Raven’s class,”She nodded and left the room. I didn’t feel like going for breakfast, not after what happened yesterday at the cafeteria.
CHAPTER FORTY NINE~DAPHNE~I watched Kennedy’s expression carefully. I could see her shift uncomfortably on the bed. “Why do you suddenly ask?” “I don’t know. I’m trying to find out something,”All of a sudden, there was a loud knock on the door. “Daphne! I know you’re in there! Open the door!”I stood up from the bed. “That’s Laken’s voice,”“Looks like your Prince Charming is here “ Kennedy mumbled. I swiftly went to open the door and standing in front of me was a distressed-looking Laken.“What are you doing here?” I whispered in surprise.“I’ve been calling and texting since this whole investigation started and you haven’t been responding to me. I was so worried,”I could see the obvious concern on his face and I sighed. “I’m sorry. I haven’t been checking my phone. I’ve been through so much these past few days,”“I’m sorry,” Laken held my hands, massaging them softly. “I know you wouldn’t do anything to hurt Yasmine. I know how those twins can be,”A small smile appeared on
CHAPTER FORTY EIGHT ~DAPHNE~My eyes flashed in confusion as I walked back to the dormitory. It doesn’t make any sense. Why would they ask me to cut my hair? What does that do for them?I thought it was a strange offer. I kept thinking about it as I walked by. I didn’t miss the stares I got from the other ladies as I stepped into the dormitory.I could see them whisper something to themselves as they looked at me. Up until now, they still think I tried to hurt Yasmine. I sighed as I swiped the key card on my door and entered my room. Kennedy was pacing up and down the room but she paused as soon as I walked in.I also stood, rooted on the spot. I had forgotten about how she looked at me like a monster when we were in the bathroom. Otherwise, I’d have prepared for the awkwardness I was feeling.“Daphne!” She whispered, her eyes twinkling as she watched me.I said nothing. I simply stared at her.She slowly walked up to me, pausing just a few inches away.“Please tell me, what happene
CHAPTER FORTY SEVEN~PROFESSOR FOX~I could see the obvious frown crested on the faces of the committee members. It was obvious they wanted to take the matter further but their hands were tied Usually, Daphne would have been suspended for touching the twins, given their family background and power backing them but because they had plans for Daphne, they couldn’t send her away.I was surprised to hear that Daphne had tried to murder Yasmine. Well, those were the rumors flying around. I didn’t believe that was what happened because I know how much of bullies the twins can be. She must have hit Yasmime by mistake after they got into a fight.“So what’s going to happen now? Mrs Helen asked. She has been a part of the board for a long time and her older brother was one of the founders of the school.“I say we expel her or at least give her a suspension!” Sir Henshaw spoke next. He was the twins' favorite uncle, and I could see how all of this was affecting him. He looked like he wanted to







