Tale of Arcillana

Chapter 38

Cam’s Point of View:

I confidently walked at the hallway all the way to our classroom despite the stares I am receiving from the students that I come along. I know for sure that it is about the photo Mitch uploaded in SoLife. It received a lot of comments and most of them were negative saying I am a b***h, a relationship wrecker and a shame to the Montidalgo family.

I don't know where they are coming from because as far as I remembered, I have not wrecked any relationship. That photo was taken during our weekend vacation in the Arcillana Club House. This was taken as a group and it was obviously cropped by Hymitch. I message her last night but she was not able to send me a response.

Yes I admit that I like him, I like Nicolai but I know my boundaries. Even if I know that he is not in a relationship, I know when and how to stop. I would not wanted to be a relationship wrecker, a third party. This is my story and I am not going to make myself a villain in my very own narratives. As of now, I have no reasons to avoid Nicolai because in the first place, we are classmates, we joined the same organization and I am his executive secretary. Whether I wanted or not, we would be still seeing and converse with each other. I am just going to put a burden on myself if I do unnecessary things to do.

"Cam, good morning." Macy greeted me when I entered the room. There were only seven of them. Probably others were late or in their respective organization's room. There are only two days left before the foundation day. Everyone is busy finalizing everything. I have not able to experience how do they celebrate their foundation day here in University of Arcillana however, based on the efforts given by everyone to the preparations, I can say, this would be fun and amazing.

"Hi. Good morning. You have seen the photos I have sent you right?" I asked Macy and he nodded as a response. "My mother wants to meet you. Are you free on Friday night?" I asked. Macy was shocked and I can see that he is looking for words to say. Mom really wanted to meet Macy. She have asked me last night who are the people who are helping me in this pageant because if I have none, she can hire someone to train me for the rest of the remaining days before the pageant night. My mother knows that I am fast learner so I would be able to catch it up even if I still only have two days. But I said that Macy, my classmates and his friends were helping me.

"Shems. I don't know what to say, a Lady of Montidalgo wants to meet me. Am I in heaven? Or is this a dream? But yes I am free." He said out of excitement. I get the point that they value and have so much respect on our family but isn't it somewhat exaggerated? They are still normal human beings afterall. They should not be treated like a royalty and etcera.

"You are wide awake Macy." I said and laughed. I even pinch his cheeks that made him growl. His face is actually soft. And he has this cute two dimples. If Macy would be a girl, he would have this cute face. A bangs would suit him if he will be a girl. I think every boys in this campus would fall for her. But if Macy becomes a guy, I am pretty sure that there's a lot of girls here in the campus who would chase after him.

"Good morning Pres." Some of my classmates greeted. I turned around and saw Nicolai who are standing in the door way. His sharp eyes were darted on me so I was a bit confused. Did I do something wrong?

I widen my eyes a lil bit when the uploaded cropped photo posted by Hymitch crosses my mind. Would he going to scold me? I have not able to received scolding from him but based on his appearance and feedback of the students, Nicolai is a strict professor.

"You have to come with me." He said while looking at me. I pointed myself as if asking if he is talking to me since he did not mention any name.

"Yes, you." He said and turned around to walk away.

"I guess I will see you later guys." I said and bid goodbye to Macy and our classmates. I don't know what their name are. Whoever they are, I know for sure that they would understand. I was bombarded by so much activities in my first week so I was not able to memorize all their names but their faces were familiar. Whenever I see them outside the four corners of the room, I know they are my classmates. It was just I am not good at memorizing names.

I got to go out of the room and catched Nicolai's pace. I have no idea why did he call for me. I know he is busy and he also knows that aside from the practices in the Glee Club, I am also preparing for the pageant night.

I just followed Nicolai's back who are leading to the student council's office. He is not saying something, he's just walking ahead.

When we got to the student council's office, Hytham, Hymitch, Thelonious, Alliah and Viper welcomed me. They are sitting in their designated seats.

Do we have some urgent meeting?

I roam my eyes around to look for other members but I found no one other than them.

"Uh, what do we have here?" I asked. I know they are in their respective organizations. Alliah sent a photo in our chat group earlier, she is busy baking cupcakes in different shapes. She sent us a cupcakes that shaped in heart earlier. Viper also sent a photo where in she is obviously busy in her paintings. She is an artist and I love how the way her thoughts was constructed through paintings. She might be one of the quiet member in the group but her paintings tells us so much.

"Have a seat first." Nicolai said so I lead myself to my seat. Nicolai heaved a deep sigh before opening his mouth.

"I got a call from dad. There's a report on the camp that they found a wounded guy at the East. Based on the initial report, the one who attacked and stabbed him was one of the wanted guys who entered the island without a permission." He said that made us shocked. From the day that those uninvited guys entered the island, we have not heard any news about them aside from mole and one of them who were caught by the authorities. We assumed that they are only here to gather information and focuses on the restoration of the security system. We neglected the possible harm that can be done by those people.

"What happened to the guy who were stabbed?" Hytham asked.

"Thankfully, he is okay now. He is in the custody of the Capitol and they will interview him once he gain his consciousness and recovered from what had happened.” Nicolai answered.

“Then, are not they going to publicized it? The people deserves to know. They need to know. This is also for their safety.” Hymitch exclaimed and I agree. You cannot defend yourself if you cannot identify those people who you should be careful of however, I also understand why they still keeping this information instead. They don’t want to make the people panic and distrust the council especially that the system of the Capitol were shut down for a while. Aside from the military, technology has been the weapon and became an edge of the island for people who are trying to own and destroy the island for their own goods.

“Not yet. The process of restoration of the security system were still on going. They cannot risk the whole island but every military were scattered around the island and being vigilant.” Nicolai answered. He further discuss about it and the reason why he have to call all of us.

There will be a limited entries for the foundation day. Supposedly, the school will be open for all but since things happened like this all of the sudden, we have no any other option but to take the foundation day within the students inside the campus only. There are still guests but outsiders are not allowed. Because of what happened, we have to revise the plan and the letters. Nicolai would be overload if no one will help him so he called us. After that discussion, we dispersed on our posts.

Nicolai assisted us on making it more easier and faster. I was assigned to the letters. But since he already made it, I only omit and change unnecessary words used in the letter.

After a while, I finished my work and asked permission to Nicolai if I am allowed to go first since we still have to practice for my walk and he said yes.

I don’t know what’s the purpose of those uninvited guests here in the island.

While walking along the hallway, I am thinking of what will be the next thing to do by the council. I know for sure that this is not easy for them and there’s a lot of restrictions.

I think I was drown in my own thoughts that is while I have not able to notice that someone grab my wrist and forcefully pushed me to the walls.

*ouch*

“I can’t afford to see you wandering around my man.” Margaux, the one who pulled me to the side corner.

“Gosh. You’re here again. Please, he is not your man.” I said and smirked at her.