Chapter Sixteen
2071 Words
Everyone in the principal’s office gasps. Maverick’s face starts to become pale as white as snow.
“ Please, don’t tell me “
“ Are you saying Mr. Chairman brought you here ? “
The principal, Maverick, asks the group of men in black. The female adults there were swooned after they heard about the chairman. They have seen him before.
“ Well, it seem Maverick isn’t dumb after all ? “
“ Isn’t that right man ? “
A male voice spoke out of turn. The man with a man bun hairstyle. He has light brown hair. He also had green eyes.
“ We heard that this school have been sponsor by you guys “
“ Is that what you do here? “
“ You try to sponsor this school with your filthy money “
“ And use your power with money to bully the weak in this school ? “
This time another man joined in the conversation. The man who spoke had a slick back hairstyle. He also had light mint hair color and hazel-green eyes.
“ If this how you use money for this school, we do not need it “
“ Maverick is it? The principal of the school “
“ If you do not do your job right someone else will fire you “
Another man spoke out with fury in their eyes. He had the same hairstyle as the other one. But, his hair color was copper red. And his eyes were brown. The adults there start to laugh.
“ Don’t make us laugh “
“ Who has higher authority if not the chairman or the principal “
It was a female voice this time. She was oozing with confidence. But, she lacks intelligence.
… MEANWHILE …
SCHOOL INFIRMARY
A phone starts to ring. Dextera picked it up.
“ Shi de, zhe shi shei “ [Yes, who is this?]
Dextera answered the phone call. Keane was relaxing as usual. He had his chin on her shoulder. As her back was against his chest.
“ Zhe Shi de ke si te la abus luo ni ya ma? “ [Is this Dextera Apollonia?]
A voice appeared on the phone. She also allowed the link open for Keane to hear.
“ Zhe shi ta. Wo zen yang neng bang dao ni? “ [This is her. How may I help you?]
She replied back to the person on the phone. She could tell it was a male voice. She spoke gently yet calm towards him.
“ A mei cuo. Baoqian da dianhua. Wo jiao li cha de sitanfu “ [Ah that's right. Sorry to call. My name is Richard Standford.]
The person on the other line spoke. He continues to be talking to her. He told her that he owns a company that allows anyone to see the video that was recorded on camera. That means that he has the copy of what really happened at the school.
“ Na shi hao xiaoxi. Xiexie ni gaosu wo zhege li cha de. Danshi, ni jieyi ba zhengming shipin fa gei wo ma?“ [That's good news. Thank you for telling me this Richard. But, would you mind sending me the video of proof?]
Dextera responds to him excitedly. However, Keane is still skeptical about it. He took a deep breath. She could feel his emotions. So, she decided to put the phone on speaker.
“ Duibuqi, shi li cha de ma? Wo jiao ji en an de lie“ [Excuse, Richard is it? My name is Keane Andrei]
Keane responded back. He had a feeling that this Richard person might want to know who he was. He introduced himself to him.
“ Wo you yige went yao wen ni “ [I have a question for you.]
Keane as him. He would know if the person is lying. Because; their heartbeat will start to rise up. He could tell that something isn’t right. The silence of the phone is the answer. Richard being silent means that it’s okay for him to ask him a question.
“ Ni shuo ni keyi fang wen renhe weigh de renhe shipin. Na shi dui de ma?“ [You said you have access to any videos of any location. Is that correct?]
This time Keane was the one who asked the question. He also let his link open as well. He also wants Dextera to hear it. He could tell Richard was still thinking. He was still waiting for him to answer. But, before he could; he could hear Dextera ask the man a question as well.
“ Geng hao. Women xianzai keyi shipin tonghua ma? Zhe hen zhongyao. Erqie feichang jinji“ [Better yet. Could we video call chat right now? It's very important. And very urgent.]
Dextera asked him. As she asked this question, Keane was surprised. He couldn’t feel Richard’s heartbeat rising up. After a few minutes, Keane’s phone starts to ring. However; the ringtone sounds different from that of an audio call. Keane took out his phone. His phone has a video camera. So, it would allow his face to be shown on the spot.
[On video call]
A dashing young man appeared on the phone screen. Since, this would be the first time for them to FaceTime each other. Dextera; on the other hand, she doesn’t want them to be recorded secretly. If there was any hidden camera in the school infirmary. Just to play it safe; she closed her eyes. A part of her unconsciously uses a hidden ability. It allows the user to silence the place. So that the people inside or outside will not be able to hear what they have to say. It would just pick out only the people who wish to hear it.
The infirmary room is now completely silent. No one outside could hear their conversation. No hidden camera would be able to detect if there is one in the infirmary. No humans and supernaturals could hear it. It would only be heard between herself, Keane and the person on the phone. The dashing young man introduced himself.
“ Hello, we talk over the phone “
“ My name is Richard Stanford “
The young man spoke. His voice was appealing yet calm in nature. He had a skin fade hair style. His hair color was the color of the sky; except darker. So, it’s like dark blue. Or somewhat closer to a navy blue. He had light blue eyes.
“ Well it’s a pleasure to meet a person to put a name to it “
Keane says to him. He starts to chuckle a little bit. It was his way to ease the tension. However; Richard heard a soft giggle. It was music to his ear. To him, it sounds like a fairy flying above his head. Except it wasn’t.
“ You okay there, Richard ? “
Keane asked. He could tell that Richard was affected by Dextera’s voice. That’s how effective it was. He forgot that she was with him. He put the phone that he was holding in the front. He handed the phone to her. He got tired of holding the phone. He wraps his arms around her waist. So, she doesn’t fall down off of him. He leaned forward where the phone was.
(Keane, the man is quiet. Is he alright ?)
Dextera asked him through their shared link. Keane just laughed it off.
(He’s staring at me. Do I have something on my face?)
Dextera asked him about their strong bond with each other. He shook his head. He chuckled slightly. Richard snapped back to reality when he heard a clearing of a throat. He turned his head to the other side. There he saw a handsome boy and a beautiful girl.
“ Yes, I am alright and you are ? “
Richard answered his question earlier. Dextera pretends she’s not here. More like she’s playing a game called ‘ Idle Mafia’ on her phone. She was bored.
“ Don’t tell me Richard, you forgot my voice already ? “
Keane says to him. He took a deep breath. He watches Dextera playing a game on her phone. He was curious what game this was. But, she told him what it was.
(Kuya, it’s a game called Idle mafia. It’s like a game that does it for you when you aren’t playing the game. It’s a fun game to just wait)
Keane just nodded and said okay to her. He was listening to her explaining the rules of the game. Or what the game was.
“ Oh! You must be Keane, the man who asked me a question ? “
The man asked. Keane turned around to face the video camera. He didn’t say anything. He just nodded at Richard’s question.
“ If that was the case then, the beautiful girl must be Dextera then ? I presume “
This time Richard asks him. He didn’t respond to him. He was waiting for her to answer his question. She heard his name called. She turns and faces herself on the video.
“ Oh Hello there! That’s right. I’m Dextera. The person you call and I answer “
She responded to him. It was as if it’s not a big deal. She starts to get agitated.
(Keane, I have a feeling we will have our name being called in the speaker. Ask him now!)
She asks him for telepathy. Keane took a deep breath.
“ I hate to cut this short. But, Richard, we need videos that take place in the Sacred Diamond School. Would you be able to get that much video for us? “
Keane asked him right away. His voice sounded urgent to him Richard could tell.
“ I can. How urgent do you need it? “
Richard says to him as he also takes a deep breath. He could see the faces that the beautiful girl was making. He doesn’t know why. But, he started to frown when he saw it.
“ We need the video as soon as possible. We need evidence that shows a video that there are people whether teachers or students are bullying other students. Because we need the school to be reform asap“
This time Dextera responded. Her voice turned into serious mode. Richard could hear an authority voice rising from her. He couldn’t explain it. It just feels that way to him. Even though Richard himself isn't human. He couldn’t put a finger on why. He felt that Keane and Dextera both had powerful authority to command him. She’s already stressing out. Since, she’s able to hear anyone’s voice. Even when they are close or far to her.
On cue, a part of her unconsciously uses one of her abilities. This kind of ability allows her to freeze time. Meaning that humans cannot move. Only the supernatural are able to move around. Keane noticed it right away. This was odd.
(What’s wrong Keane?)
Dextera asked him telepathy. Richard also made a gasp sound. He could see outside where he was. Nothing isn’t moving. Humans are staying in one spot.
“ What’s going on ? “
This time it was Richard who asked. The silence was broken. He was the only one who could move around. Her eyes change colors, but her hair stays the same. Her eye color changes for a short time. It’s not visible to anyone. Just herself.
“ What do you mean? “
Keane asked him. He was about to answer him. However; one of his men pops into the room. He and Dextera could hear shouting.
“ Boss Boss! Something happen “
A panicked male voice called out to someone. Richard lookup.
“ What happened ? “
Richard calmly replies to the man.
“ The whole town stops moving. Like the people don’t move. But, only we could move. What’s going on ? “
The panic man explained to his boss. While they were talking; Dextera took a deep breath. She could hear voices in her mind that she's not familiar with.
A voice spoke to her. She was startled by it. But, she didn’t show it.
‘ Who is this ? ‘
She tries to talk to the voice. The voice starts to become quiet.
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