CASSANDRA
I was so excited to meet Maretha today. I want to convey the news about Gray Roxell, who has finally left the academy forever. When I entered the hospital lobby, I saw Zachary hugging Sherlyn.
"What are they doing? Hugging in the hospital? How tacky. Is there no other place to make out?"
My chest felt so hot watching them make out.
I try to avoid them. I don't want them to see me... I'm worried Sherlyn will think I went to the hospital to see Zachary. Absolutely not. I came to visit Maretha.
I thought Maretha was with her parents but alone in the treatment room. I knocked on the door and greeted her without making a sound.
"Aren't you going to school?" Maretha asked.
"I skipped class on purpose for you. Today, I bring good news to you.
"What's that?"
I started the news w
