KING OF THE PACK

Chapter 2

“Please wait here ladies, the principal will join you soon”. Thank you, Miss Peters. Vivian kept crying to make her story believable. If you had just moved when I said you should, all of this would have been avoided, I said to her. “Don't you dare talk to me OK? EVER?” she said *with tears running down her eyes*. You do not need to ask, I replied. “Is this what your dad taught you? To be violent?” she asked *with fear in her voice*. you better save your strength for later. You look quite shaken up, I added.

“Miss Williams, Miss Stark, please go in. The principal is ready for you”, said Miss Peters. On my way to the principal’s office, I thought to myself, this is what peace feels like. Sound mind in the midst of troubles I said with a mischievous smile on my face. I mean, what's the worst that can happen? Detention, toilet cleaning, name it, I'm ready to do anything as long as I put Vivian in her place. Nothing and nobody would make me regret what I did to Vivian.

MOM? I shouted in disbelief. I am definitely in trouble; I take back everything I said; I thought to myself. My mom sat on the left, facing the principal. After the realization had dawned on me, I turned to notice Vivian’s parents. Remember when I asked who cared about her family? I care. The fear in me made my legs shake. Everything that happened was obviously Vivian’s fault, but why do I feel like I did something really bad? If facial expression could kill, I would be dead and my mom would be guilty. I have never seen her look at anyone the way she looked at me. The worst part is that I do not have a clue whatsoever about what that expression means. My mom is a disciplined woman. She Talks like she has to pay for every word that comes out of her mouth.

Miss Williams, Miss Stark, please have your seat, the principal said. “Mrs. Perkins told me you guys had an argument that led to you Miss Williams hitting Miss Stark, is that correct”? Yes, sir, I answered with my head facing down as I tried to avoid eye contact with my mom. “Would you please tell me why you did that?” the principal asked. She’s been a bully for the past three weeks. I answered. I just could not take it anymore, I added. “My sweet child”? “A bully”?? “Now that’s unbelievable Mr Hawkins”. “You should have just taken another seat. Why bother her for some random seat?” “Vivian would never bully”, Mrs Stark said. “Didn’t your mother teach you not to lie”, she added.

I am not a liar, Ma’am; I answered with my head in the same position. Mrs. Williams, do you have anything to say? the principal asked. I felt my heart skip a beat after I heard that question. “Why didn’t you tell me you were bullied”? she asked. I was in denial if that question was from my mom. “I asked you a question letti”, “Why didn’t you tell me about this”? she asked again. I was scared and you were busy I didn’t want to bother you, I said. “Mrs. Stark I apologize on behalf of my daughter, I promise this will never repeat itself again”. “Of course, it won’t, I want her out of this school Mr. Hawkins”, Mrs. Stark said. “I am sorry Ma’am, things don’t work that way”, he said. “What are you talking about Mr Hawkins, can’t you see my daughter is in pain? And how do we know she’s not lying?”. Mr Hawkins, Anika was there the whole time, she can tell you what happened, I said. “No Mr Hawkins Victoria should tell you what happened”, Vivian said. at this point, I and Vivian burst into an argument about who should talk about what happened which got the principal angry.

“ENOUGH!”, Mr Hawkins shouted. “I decide what is going to happen from now henceforth”, he said angrily. *Picks up the telephone*, “Hello Miss Peters please, send in Lucas Logan from Mrs. Perkins's class”. Ok, Mr Hawkins, she replied. *Hangs up the telephone *.

Lucas? Who is Lucas? If he is in my class, how come I don’t know him? I said *allowing my thoughts to drown in confusion*.

‘’Good day Mr. Hawkins”, he said with his head bowed. His voice was soothing to hear. I have never heard a voice as calming as his. I raised my head to behold his face. How can a boy be this beautiful, how tall is he? I thought to myself. He had long curly hair, reaching his back. He had veiny hands which made him look so manly, I said *trying to control my emotions*. Never have I ever seen something as shiny as his eyes, his blue eyes lit up the room. I was lost in a trance of him as he walked towards the principal. I almost forgot I was in trouble. “Hello Lucas”, said the principal. “Were you in class when these two had the arguments?” he asked. Yes sir, he answered. Could you please tell us all what happened, the principal said. As he started talking, I was lost again. There’s something about his voice. It was really deep; you could hardly hear a word coming out of his mouth but still sexy enough to make you listen.

“That’s all that happened sir”, he said. “Thank you, Lucas, you may go back to class”, the principal said. “Ok then, seeing these to be your fault (referring to me and Vivian), you’re both going to be in detention for a week”, he said. “And I do not want this to repeat itself again, Am I clear?” he asked. Yes, Mr. Hawkins, we both answered. “Thank you, Mr Hawkins, My apologies once again Mr. and Mrs. Stark”. “And as for you I’ll see you at home (referring to me)” " Mom said *as she walked out of Mr. Hawkins's office*. Ok, Mom, I answered *sigh*. “You’ll hear from me Mr. Hawkins”, Mrs Stark said angrily*walking out of his office and holding her husband*. “Now, both of you”, back to class, he said. Thank you, Mr. Hawkins, we said while leaving his office.

A lot happened today, Anika. I could literally swear I did not see this coming. I cried out.

“How did your mom react?” Anika asked. “And you, I’ll see you at home” I’m dead Anika, I nagged. I’ll make sure to pray for you, Que Dios te ayude, Hermana”, Anika said with her hands on my shoulders.

Amén, I answered.

I got home 4:50pm because Anika wouldn’t let me go, I said with a *chuckle*. I reflected on all that happened earlier today and I definitely regret everything. I think the most painful part should be the look on my mom’s face. Really anticipating our conversation today. I feel so bad that she got involved. Can someone please tell me who that boy is? I was so excited about him that I forgot to tell Anika. She would go crazy too, I know it. Is he human? may be from another planet? Cause why would someone look so good ?? and those eyes, I said with my legs dangling in the air. I would do anything to look at them again.

Oh s**t, mom’s back, I said, jumping off my bed. I immediately ran downstairs to welcome her and also increase my chances of getting away with this. Hi Mom, Sean said *taking the groceries from her*. Where is Letti? she asked. I’m here Mom, I replied with a big smile trying to show how innocent I am. At this point, I was ready for anything, because I realize I was wrong. I shut my eyes out of fear as she worked towards me, Never do that again, she said with a big hug. I love you Letti and I know you’re not a liar; she said with softness in her voice. But I don’t want you hitting anybody. I did not raise you that way. You used to tell me things but now you feel you’re all grown, huh? No Ma’am. I’m Sorry Mom, I added. I promise to tell you everything…. maybe not everything, just important things. It’s okay, now go get ready for dinner. Thanks, Mom, I said.

Bye Mr. Carlos. “te quiero papa”, said Anika. “I’m glad you both are cool (referring to me and Mom)”, said Anika. Yea me too. “Who was the guy that saved you from Mrs. Stark?”. I totally forgot Anika. I met a beaut yesterday and his name is Lucas, I said with exhilaration. “Really? Lucas” she asked. Yes!!, do you know him? I asked. Uhm yea, he's in our class, she answered. Why haven’t I seen him before?? Anyway, I think I like him. His voice is so masculine and sexy. Anika and his hands had veins all over, I said. Are you okay Anika, did I say something wrong? I asked No Letti, “Let’s just get to class” OK then, I said. There’s something definitely wrong with Anika, I thought to myself.