Ch: 2 Unexpected Encounter

Rhea's POV

I woke up pretty early the next morning, probably around 5:30 A.M, like I said pretty early, I have no intention of getting that ever-lasting speech from Grace today. Don't get me wrong, I love Grace, but I would do anything to not listen to her scolding me like a child, I swear she can say a thousand words in one minute without even a need of catching her breath, it's unusually scary.

I slid off the bed and hurried to the bathroom to finish my usual routine which takes about 10-20 minutes, bath and everything. After wearing my uniform and double-checking my presentability, I ran downstairs to get myself some breakfast. Hmm pancakes would be the best choice for today.

After about 25 minutes of walking to school and stopping here and there from time to time, I arrived just before the bell rang by 1 min, perfect. I reached my locker and started taking out my books for today's sessions until I heard a squeak behind me. I rolled my eyes playfully, as usual, miss energetic has arrived.

I turned around to see May and Grace looking at me with a bright smile, "Yup, what you are seeing is not fake, I am here early, flesh and bones." Both of them looked at each other and started laughing as I joined in the fun. "I am glad you are finally starting to listen to me Re, I was honestly prepared to give you the lecture of the day"

Grace said with a slight smirk, I gave her a horrified look, "Thank the gods I made it, I don't think I could ever take your lectures anymore Grace, they are scarier than your father" They both burst into laughter at my comment and I still looked slightly horrified, her lectures are nightmares, why would no one ever believe me! I should probably stop mentioning that though.

Classes went by, as usual, boring and uninteresting, except for History and English of course, literature is the best thing that ever existed, well, after food.

*RIIINNNGGG*

After the bell rang, all of us started packing our books and hurried away from the physics class like it was some kind of plague. Physics was and always will be my greatest nemesis, we don't get along at all, like two parallel lines which never intersect, yeah, I got math involved too.

It doesn't cross me and I don't cross it, end of story. I am more of a magic lover than a science enthusiast, and I don't mean cards and hat tricks, I mean actual magic, something that could never exist, the result of reading manhua all day long.

The break passed by peacefully today with no Lena in sight which was odd, or so I thought. We were in our history class when an announcement from the principal's office called for me, I was both shocked and confused, even my friends were looking at me worriedly.

I am not the type to get myself into trouble at all, unless it was something huge, I mean, why else would someone be called to the principle's office? Definitely not to give you a extra lessons, unless you ever had that. Walking down the hallways, my anxiety starting to build up and I got worries with each step that I took.

I was standing right in front of the door and before I pulled out my courage to knock, I heard the principle call a come in from inside. I took two whole deep breath, and pulled the handle of the door. What I saw made every cell in my body boil in sheer anger. Lena and her lackey were standing beside the principle's desk giving me their sickening smirk and the principle behind her desk giving me an expressionless look.

"Sit down Miss Albert" The principle said, her voice so void, no too void, you would believe you have done the worst thing imaginable to receive this treatment, but I wasn't gonna have any of it, it was obvious I was being framed for something, whatever it was, we all know who caused it.

I sat down with my head held high and back straight, I wasn't gonna succumb to another one of Lena's splendid work of arts without a fight of my own. Plus what would my parents who were LAWYERS, say to me if these people get ahead with something this stupid.

"I believe you have an idea of why you were called into my office today Miss Albert" No miss genius of course I don't, "No Principle Buck, I don't remember doing something wrong to be called here to your office" I said confidently, I have nothing to be feeling ashamed of. The principle gave me a disapproving look and that ticked off a nerve.

"Well you remember wrong Miss Albert, and there will be consequences of what happened" I frowned at what the principle said, what did I even do? What consequences? "Principle Buck, I hope you would enlighten me then" I said almost ridiculing the principle, keyword 'almost'.

Okay now the principle looked annoyed, guess she saw right through my mockery, uh-oh that's not good, "Are you saying you stealing from the school's cafeteria is not considered 'wrong', it seems you need to recheck your morals, Miss Albert" she said raising her voice at me.

Hold on what?! Steal? When in the world did I steal?! And who in their right minds would even wanna steal that disgusting food they serve at the cafeteria. Plus, who is she to talk about my morals, I am positive I have a better upbringing than this woman calling herself the principle.

"I have done no such thing Principle Buck, and you can not justify such a claim without any evidence" I replied, trying hard to keep my cool as I heard Lena snort at the side "The cafeteria had stolen goods from it and sweet Lena here," She said her name with a smile "immediately came to report your immoral act, and I can not allow my students to run wild in my school" She said, slamming her palm on the wooden desk, as if she had already decided everything without even asking for my part of the story, which I bet she has with Lena controlling this brainless principle.

I scowled at her choice of words, "And this is the evidence? Lena telling you, I don't see any physical proof" The principle seemed annoyed that I was fighting back and obviously resisting, but I am so not going down this easily, if she thought I was that shy, quite girl who sits at the back of the class, then she got herself a doozy. "I completely trust Lena and her words need no confirmation whatsoever, besides, she has her friend as a witness" Shee said smugly, is she serious? How is that close to evidence?!

"Pardon my choice of words, but that is nothing close to evidence, and if you say having a friend is perceived as "evidence" then my friends could prove my innocence easily too!"

Take that BUCK, from the corner of my eyes, I could see Lena losing her stance, okay seriously, is she that stupid? Did she not think I would say this at all with that pathetic proof, anyone freaking would, it's not that I am smart, but this is common sense!! "So Principle Buck? May I call my friends here as "witnesses" as you called it?"

She kept staring at me, seemingly contemplating my words, lost in what she is supposed to do now, "Fine Miss Albert, however, if your friends can prove nothing, you will be receiving one week of expulsion" WHAT?! 1 week? Isn't that too much for just stealing?

Whatever, I did nothing wrong either way, and I know my friends will do me justice. "Alright Principle Buck, and if they could? Wouldn't that mean I was exposed to slander by a classmate? What will happen to her then?" The Principle's eyes widened in shock and she seemed to be taking my words seriously now.

If word got out she let go of a case like slander with no punishment, it will put the school is a critical position. Our school was like an open field, one bad thing, and BOOM, the principle leaves. Happened multiple times back in the day. Our principle would change like a girl changing her clothes, literally

"Fine, if you are proven innocent, Lena will receive your part of the punishment. Fair?" She said through gritted teeth. "WHAT?! HOW IS THAT FAIR!" Lena screamed. Wow, what a bad temper. The principle raised her hand, "That's enough Lena, she has yet to be proven guilty, there is no need for agitation, as long as you has seen her, that is all we need"

I tilted my head slightly and smirked happily at Lena, K.O number 2. The Principle then called my friends over and they stood up quite bravely for me, especially Grace, she was exceedingly great with her words, considering her upbringing and all.

Her parents are lawyers and they are fairly rich, almost like nobles, that's where Grace got her elegance from, and well, her grace. It was unquestionably admirable. My parents were lawyers too, but they weren't, well, all that high up, yet. I never really had the interest in following in their footsteps and they didn't mind at all, I already chose to become a Pediatrician, that would be my only dream.

With Grace's great talking skills and her, uhm, incessant justifications, I got out of the situation efficiently while Lena and her lackey got expelled for 1 whole week, you know what that means? I am Lena free the entire time! I could not be happier for the grave Lena dug for herself, could things get any better than this?. "I apologize, Miss Albert, it seems you had nothing to do with this after all," She said, not even sounding the least bit apologetic, it was obvious that she wanted Lena to win this.

Whatever, at least I got out of this sticky mess unscathed. My friends and I left the office and they suddenly caught me in a bear hug, and of course, I gave them a bigger one, I couldn't be happier with friends like them "Thank you guys so much, I couldn't have gotten out without your help, she went too far this time around." 

The two of them agreed and started cursing Lena using their own choice of words while I laughed off at their comments. It was mostly funny at how May is animatedly swearing loudly while Grace is appropriately cursing Lena's life under her breath, the irony of those two being friends was hilarious. We reached the front of the school, said our goodbyes, and took off.

Once I reached home, I made spaghetti for lunch, and let me tell you, it was a.m.a.z.i.n.g, from the seasoning to the texture to everything. I get my cooking skills from my dad's side of the family, they would almost be considered chefs. Afterward, I finished up any remaining school works I have had left and finally went to relax my back on the bed. Haha such a tiring day, but very fruitful, no more Lena for 1 week, how happy could I get? It's her fault anyway so I don't feel the least bit sympathetic with her situation.

My eyes felt so heavy as I unconsciously fell asleep on the comfy bed.

*CRACK* *THUD* *BOOM*

And my eyes flew open, whats with these noises, what's going on... it's coming from outside the window how come it seems so near when it's the second floor. Okay, it's okay Rhea, calm down, must be the cats in the streets or something, yeah, the cats on the streets..I laid my head back on the pillow.

*THUD THUD THUD*

Okay those are not cats! Definitely not cats!! I groggily stood up, still half asleep, not knowing what to do right now.

Come on, be brave, move body, move. This always happens and movies and nothing happens, well, most of the time, okay actually, never. It's either they suddenly come from behind or u literally find someone outside, but I can't just sleep like I heard nothing, aaand I don't remember if I closed the window or not.

I cautiously approached the window stool, my legs shaking. I pulled the curtains slightly aside, and something moving caught my eyes. I was about to let out a scream, until I saw a someone agilely getting in, closed the window, and clasped my mouth shut with his rough hand, it all happened so fast, I was rendered frozen in place.

Ready to struggle out of his firm hold, he suddenly thumped to the ground with a loud thud, his hands left my mouth and I started breathing heavily. Who is this man, no what is he?! How did he make it to the second floor so easily...I looked down carefully, only to see the man's unconscious body laying on the cold floor.

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Here it is! The chapter where they meet is finally out, the next chapter will be even better, we will see whether things go will with the mysterious man and Rhea, and what she thinks of the whole situation, I am looking forward to it myself. I hope you enjoyed it, I am trying my best to make these first few chapters as exciting as I could for you guys until things reach the climax.

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