One week later,
The shocking news about the hazel-eyed girl who injured Odessa with magic has spread widely in the orphanage. Because of this, all the children avoided the young girl and looked scared, especially when they passed her. Alexa realized that children her age, even older ones, avoided her, but she tried to be strong.
No one wanted to sit next to them in class, even though the teacher had asked the existing students, but this effort was fruitless. All the children left the classroom as soon as possible until the bell signalled the end of class. Still, the chestnut-haired girl deliberately slowed down so she had time to be alone.
The teacher saw it and felt sorry but could not do anything. She could only stare with pity, but the gossip had already spread, making this beautiful and intelligent girl shunned by all her peers, even the children at the orphanage who were older than Alexa.
I do not believe the rumours, but changing the children’s minds in the orphanage is not easy. Why is Madame Aufrodine still defending Odessa and her four naughty friends? In my opinion, the actions of the five of them were not standard mischief but had reached the point of criminal acts. May God Brazakh defend the weak and show His power so they can see what is right and wrong, hoped the old woman.
“Alexa, why isn’t it out yet? If there is an advanced class, it is best to go there immediately so you will not be late,” the teacher said gently.
Alexa, who had finished tidying up her books and pens, suddenly turned to the voice. Before long, a smile appeared on her beautiful face. “Yes, Madame Lenth. “I only have class today, and the rest is finished.”
Madame Lenth smiled back at her student, relieving Alexa’s heart. “If that was the case, I could understand. I suggest you go back to your room or to the library. See you again, Alexa,” said the kind teacher.
“Yes, Madame. Thank you,” said Alexa, friendly.
Without further ado, the intelligent girl carried the things she had brought, then got out from there. The orphanage where she lived had complete facilities so the children could study. Although it was not luxurious, it had pretty comfortable rooms, decent clothes, and a reading library. All of this was the result of donations from donors. Often, there was assistance from the government.
Lunch had passed, so it was impossible to sit in the dining room, even just to read, because Madame Aufrodine and Madame Loiston liked to go around checking every corner of the parlour.
It is better me to just go to the library, because there is a separate corner, close to the window so that I can read in peace, thought Alexa.
The long legs stepped towards the library. Some girls stared sarcastically along the way, but the boys acted indifferently. When she got there, her slender left hand pushed the door, causing it to open. She went inside and looking around.
When she was looking for a seat that suited her wishes, she did not realize that Madame Oislon, the person in charge of the library, was looking at the students who had just entered. A slim woman with curly hair pulled into a neat bun was standing on one of the shelves. Her right hand held a book that had been damaged, so it was taken from its original place to be separated into a box under his left foot.
Isn’t that Alexa? What a pity to be constantly alone, without any friends to accompany. She is a good child; he is beautiful, friendly, intelligent, and likes to help. Even though she was still so young, her radiant beauty made other women jealous, especially Odessa. The gossip about Alexa dousing the proud girl’s face with magic was absolutely not true. Let me call her first, thought Madame Oislon.
“Hello, Alexa.” Someone’s voice sounded a bit loud. Because of hearing her name called, the hazel-eyed girl looked for the source of the voice as soon as possible. She became curious because it was rare for her peers to reprimand her like that.
Who called me? The voice sounded familiar. I will try looking for it first. Who knows if the person who said hello earlier has something to do with me or something else? Hopefully, it is not bad, so I do not get bullied here, hoped Alexa.
“Over here, Alexa!” The voice came back.
Why doesn’t she also look at me? In fact, the two of us are pretty close. Can’t the girl see here? Looks like my voice was loud enough. No. I can’t do it because this is the library. It should not be too noisy, so I can only call in a slightly raised tone, Madame Oislon muttered to herself.
Alexa looked at the shelves one by one until she saw the person in charge of the library, who was respected by all the orphanage children, including herself.
Ah, isn’t that Madame Oislon there? Was she the one calling me all along? I will try approaching, asking directly, and confirming her. Alexa was thinking about that.
Alexa stepped towards the woman who called her name. The woman smiled because she had succeeded in getting the target person to come there.
Finally, Alexa realized, too. I did not want to repeat it three times because then it would make noise, so the children who had already come would complain to Madame Aufrodine or Loiston, Madame Oislon determined.
“Hello, Madame Oislon. I heard a voice calling. Did you call me?” Alexa asked politely.
The interlocutor spontaneously smiled. Without further ado, she nodded, confirming that she had done that. “Yes, that was right. Why are you here? Don’t you have class anymore?” answered Madame Oislon.
“My class is over, Madame. So, now I come here to read a book,” explained Alexa.
“Okay. I thought you still had class but skipped it,” joked Madame Oislon.
Alexa shook her head in response, and then a big smile appeared on her beautiful face. “I like studying, Madame. It would be a shame if I had to skip class. Sorry, if I may ask, why did you call me?” asked the virgin.
“I called because I wanted to confirm whether what I saw was you. It turned out it was not wrong,” answered the middle-aged woman.
Once again, the face of the child abandoned by her parents brightened. She felt happy because people still cared, so she did not feel alone.
I am sure not all people are evil. Some are like that, others go along with it, but there are still those who treat me well. I would be even happier if I could meet my father and mother. Hopefully, we will meet and gather as a family sooner or later, Alexa hoped.
Madame Oislon understood that Alexa’s goal was to read, so she did not want to hold back any longer. “Well, go on with what you want to do. Have a nice day, Alexa,” she said softly.
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