** * * * * Crystal’s POV * * * * *
The students went quiet the moment the principal confirmed my words.
Everyone looked surprised including Rhea. I know she must be feeling like she doesn’t even know me, since she wasn’t aware that such a thing was going on.
I looked towards the principal and he smiled faintly at me.
What is going on in that old man’s head?
Does he think Logan and I are really dating or was he aware of the truth?
Anyway, I shouldn’t let it bother me, I should just prepare for the outcome.
Let’s hope Logan never finds out about this incident.
“Okay, now that we have concluded on that issue, can we proceed to know why we are gathered here, or am I still going to be fined?” I said with a smile plastered on my face.
I turned to Audrey and she lowered her face in shame.
Even though I know it’s not true, I kind of like the feeling of being called Logan’s girlfriend, take aside that he thinks every woman is after his money or status, he has good qualities.
I mean he is rich, he is handsome, he is powerful in the human world, and an Alpha in the wolf race.
Can a man be any better? And can a lady want anything more?
“Yes… Crystal is right, please proceed with the meeting quickly so you guys can go home before it’s late, and you Miss Crystal, Mr Logan would like to see you before you go” the principal said
“Okay… thanks for informing me” I replied cheerfully.
I could hear some of the students whispering to themselves
The principal nodded and walked out.
“Alright… The reason for this meeting is to discuss on how to raise funds, that will be used to support the family of our lecturer, who passed away in a plane crash last month”
Oh! So that’s what it’s all about.
The death of Mr Daniel was a tragic one, he had gone to see his parents in France but their pilot had some control issues and ended up crashing the plane.
The incident took a lot of lives and Mr Daniel was unfortunately included in the list.
He was really a nice man, unlike most of the sadists we have as lecturers.
Students excelled in every course he handled, not only because he lectures excellently, but because he has a good heart.
Why do good people always have to die early?
“It’s unfortunate that Mr Dan has moved on to another life, his burial rites will be carried out on Saturday, which is tomorrow so a few of the students are expected to visit his family on Monday to offer them our condolences” the SUG president announced.
The issue was debated on and we came to the conclusion that our level would contribute fifty dollars per each student.
Well… that’s my one day payment they are talking about, but even if it was more, I would have contributed happily, he was a good man and deserves to be rewarded.
“Alright, since it has been concluded, let’s observe a minute silence for The Departed”
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After the meeting was over, I left the gym class heading towards Logan’s office.
“Crystal!” I heard Rhea’s voice call me from behind.
Great… That was one of the reasons why I left immediately after the meeting was over.
I know she has questions but how do I answer them?
“Hey Rhea! I didn’t see you in school yesterday” I said.
I was trying to start up a discussion so she doesn’t have to ask about what I said earlier at the meeting.
She looked at me like I had asked a strange question, then she spoke.
“I wasn’t in school because our class never has lectures on thursday, what happened to you Crystal?
We both know that, so tell me, why were you in school then?”
Oh no!
My plan has just backfired on me. She is right, our class has its free day on Thursday so we formed a habit of not attending on that day, the only reason I was here yesterday is because of Logan
How could I forget that. I had to accompany him but I can’t tell her that
Should I just open up and tell her the truth, she’s my best friend, or maybe my only friend.
“Um… Yes, it escaped my mind, now I understand why yesterday felt weird” I lied and laughed nervously.
She shot a suspicious glance at me and I looked away to avoid telling her the whole truth with my eyes. They didn’t know how to hold back the truth.
But Rhea was no fool either, she knew I was lying.
“You have changed a lot Crystal, before you didn’t keep secrets from me but now you do” she said with a vexed look.
“Rhea, it’s not like that, I promise I will explain everything to you on Monday”
She stared at me like trying to find out if I was being honest. Her scrutiny was funny to me and I chuckled.
“You better not lie to me on Monday or else…” she warned, and I nodded.
She always makes empty threats and I can’t help but laugh.
“Alright, goodbye Rhea” I hugged her and she turned to the exit while I proceeded to Logan’s office
My life has become more complicated than ever, for how long would I be able to tell this lie, and what if eventually I get exposed?
What if Logan treats me like a maid in front of my classmates, then I would also get the principal involved in this mess.
I still don’t understand why he lied for my sake.
Now come to think of it, he was the one that recommended I work for Logan.
I have my suspicions that Logan put him up to it, but why would he want me to work for him if he doesn’t even recognise me?
Was he pretending when he saw me that night?
How come I haven’t thought of this? He could be pretending not to recognise me, just like I am doing the same.
Whatever the case maybe, it’s making me lose my mind!
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I got to his office door and knocked.
“Come in Crystal” he instructed, like he could see me from the other side.
Oh! Why do I always forget?
He is a werewolf and so he must have caught my scent on time.
I pushed the door open and walked inside. He was not alone, his Beta, Blake was there with him.
“Hi Crystal!” Blake said with a smile. He has a cute smile and gap teeth.
“Hey! Blake” I replied and smiled back.
“Miss Crystal, I didn’t call you here so you can exchange pleasantries with him” Logan grumbled.
What was that I saw in his eyes… Jealousy?
TBC!!