The school was quiet. Classes had long ended, and the teachers and staff had gone home. I knew they left at five in the afternoon. So I finished my work early to meet with the principal.
The school security guard opened the door to Sophia's office. I went in and saw the woman kneeling before me. I asked the man to close the door and leave us alone. I didn't want anyone to hear our conversation.
"What are you doing?" I asked.
"Please forgive me, Your Majesty. I should have told you about the box sooner," Sophia answered.
Her heart was racing. Her breathing was short and rapid. I could even hear her teeth chattering. The woman was terrified. I came in calmly. She should have known I wasn't angry with her. Her panic made her unaware of that.
"Why are you apologizing? Do you know what's i
