CHAPTER 4
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We were still eating when a group of students came into the cafeteria. At first it was noisy but afterwards most of them left after taking their food and so I continued talking with Rhythm.
I asked “ so from today onwards you are to practise with your students for that banquet.”
With a displeased expression she replied yes . She nodded. After reading her expression I swallowed my food and started munching on my dessert when suddenly it became noisy . I got the gist of it because I could hear some familiar voices and just before it got out of hand I was going to stop it but then suddenly something or someone bumped into me and the dessert I was enjoying so much ffell on my plate . I turned around to see who was behind when I saw a bowing figure asking for forgiveness. I could recognise at a glance with her unique sense of fashion there was no mistaking it . She was the winner of the competition ,Margaret.
Most of the faces there were recognisable and the one responsible for making Margaret bump into me was none other than Nancy . I spoke in a clear voice
“ I have heard everything and i’ d say that your method is rather uncivilised”
I heard everything that she said unintentionally and it was all about her dissatisfaction towards the result of the competition.
I spoke again in a little strict manner “ Nancy in her anger and dissatisfaction spoke harsh and rude words which resulted in Margaret’s retaliating words although it was the truth . If you were dissatisfied then why didn't you complain to the judges who judged the competition.”
Her expression turned for the worse then she said “ then can I ask the judge to give us a valid reason to explain her decision to make this girl’s unworthy art the winner .”
After hearing her scornful comment I had no other choice but to say it my way . I could feel my expression change when Rhythm held my hand , she must have guessed how I would reply . She whispered
“ Easy , easy don't say the truth too much she is a student and is young”
I heard her and the next moment I started speaking to Nancy
“ Well then I will reply as the judge now if you want to know your place . Margaret's art is a masterpiece which if not carefully observed will be left unappraised and unidentified. Normal people who lack insight can't see its brilliance. So my answer to your question is that why I chose her painting needs not to be said , it needs to be seen so let me ask you , did you see her piece closely.”
She averted her eyes and replied.
“ No but it doesn't change much .”
After hearing her reply I gave her instructions
“ Go see it . It is in room 36 of the second floor and there is no need to come back to me, just remember to lighten the room .” I left after saying this with a gentle smile .
I glanced towards Margaret. She was left in a trance as if she was shocked with the appreciation. I remember something so I turned towards her and whispered
“ Don't let Nancy’s word get to your head that you won't be accepted by a mentor. You are a top scorer and moreover even if Jasper doesn't accept you then you have other options also all the mentors in this institution who reach those ranks are worthy of that position so you will be able to find a good mentor so start thinking about who to choose .
After saying all this I didn't even see her expression and walked away with Rhythm
I asked her “ so your students are also practising for the banquet. You must plan to do something like a blast .” She said “ yeah we are in full swing with Sammy to make the banquet amazing .”
I froze for a moment and asked for confirmation “ Sammy?” After hearing and seeing my expression she giggled
I could understand why she was giggling so I started smiling while I ate my dessert.
She looked at me and said “ I thought you would leave that dessert .”
I replied “ how could I . Well then now that we have finished eating I will have to go my way . You are also busy with that banquet so we both don't have much time to relax or enjoy . All the preparations are becoming a nuisance in the long run .”
She asked in between all this “ wait , what kind of preparation are you doing . Aren't you like having no responsibilities”
I asked with a shocked expression “ of course I am talking about the preparations of the banquet . I am the one responsible for everything related to it. I thought you knew and moreover even if I was not responsible for it then also I will have responsibilities as a ment
I stopped for a second. I took a breath and said
“ This time something big is going to happen at the banquet.” with all seriousness.
She looked and then asked
“ Big?”
With a sigh I replied “ you know the higher ups are taking some big decisions regarding Jasper and there are not many of us so they are going to choose who to put at his place . I don't even want to be involved in their mess .”
As soon as I stopped she saw her students so she gave her farewells and left for her work . I went my way viewing the posters which were newly hung to complete my work .
I called Laurel to get information regarding the current wind of the society and while talking to her I found out about the letter of appointment so I hurriedly got up from my seat when a staff member came with an envelope.
I thought to myself that this envelope came just when I didn't want to receive it . And it is the letter of appointment asking for me to do all the preparation at night due to the exhibition being held longer due to that ___alive painting ___ .
Ughhh
I said to the staff “ thanks , now that I have it I have no reason to stay .”
He asked with a doubtful expression “ what does that mean .”
I said with a smile , “ just as I said all of the preparation work which I was going to do now is prohibited to be done during the day and àll the other work and duties are done or on hold so I have no other work to do . Thus , I am returning home .”
I took my overcoat and walked fast towards the garage .
I pressed my car key and my car started honking.
I exclaimed “ yes .”
I climbed to the driver's seat threw
overcoat in and start my car .
Vrooom. .vrooom
I started backing my car when I almost hit another man . I turned towards him through my window but he left without a word before I could say anything . I didn't pay any mind and went my way but then I suddenly realised how strange that encounter was because that lobby is for the mentors only and is quite away from the exhibition side and the direction he went to was closer to the mentor's building but whatever . I reached home and after refreshing myself I planned all the preparation and did some other work . Many things were going on in my mind so I went to sleep .
When I sunk in bed I was met with horrible tiredness . All the lights were already shut off but I could see a piercing light from somewhere, maybe from the canvas room . I felt it was strange but it was as if a strange wind blew onto me rendering me unable to think and so I slept to wake up later mumbling to myself
“ Need to go at night .”
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