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Recently I have been having more dreams about my lost memory. More things began to flow into the dream that I once called nightmares. I don’t know if I’ve only started recalling some of the things that happened because Mrs Zikora had told me. Or maybe I wasn’t even remembering them, maybe it was because she recently told me and I had started projecting what I heard from her into my dreams. I really do not know.
I was currently in class, English class to be exact. I was just as usual boring but I could bare with it I guess. Lunch break was in a few seconds anyways.
Speaking of a few seconds, the bell just went off. As I wanted to carry my bag and leave to my favorite place in the whole school… obviously the library. The Biology teacher walked in.
Mrs Adenike was a short plump woman that had a shape to die for. Her age didn’t down her beauty in anyways. She was one of my favorite teachers. Not only because she was insanely nice but also being that Biology was practically my favorite subject.
I know a lot of students didn’t like the subject Biology because it was too broad. Infact the one the subject notebook that a student would not ever want to see go missing, would be Biology. That was practically like a death sentence. Chemistry and physics was also among the top list. But I loved Biology because plainly, it really fascinated me.
I saw Mrs Adenike whisper something to our English before turning to the class.
“Ahem” She cleared her throat getting the attention of the whole class. Everyone immediately settled down back on their seats.
“Class, I have a very important announcement to make” Curiosity could cleared be sensed in the air.
“A teacher’s phone has gone missing, and we the teachers are currently going to all the classes to check students bag’s and locker’s” She stated firmly. immediately she had finished speaking, gasps could be heard from every, I mean I couldn’t actually blame them. This was the very first time that such a case has been reported in the history of Qatass academy. And the checking of our bags and locker’s? well this was certainly going to be interesting.
“But you don’t have to worry” She continued “We won’t check your bags if you don’t want us to, As that would be breaching your privacy” Relieved sighs could be heard escaping the lips of students. “But..” She drawled out with a slight smirk that was so little that you would have had to look closely “If you don’t have anything to hide, I’m certain that you would allow us to briefly check your bags” Oh she was good, real good. Reverse psychology right there people.
The atmosphere suddenly became awkward. Few minutes later, students were willingly bringing their school bags forward for them to check. My seat was almost close to the back so it too sometime for them to reach were I was.
When Mrs Adenike finally reached were I was she smiled at me briefly. Yes as you’ve probably guessed, as she was my favorite teacher I was also her favorite teacher. I always aced her class, so yeah, their was that.
I knew obviously that I wasn’t the one that took the phone so I freely pushed my bag forward towards her. Unfortunately, it was at moment that I spotted Silver. She was standing by the entrance of our class door, smirking at me? What was she doing here, last time I remember this was definitely not her class.
Then next I noticed her lips moving. She was mouthing something to me.
‘I told you you’ll regret what you did’.
My eyes automatically widened as I realized what was happening. God no, I hope she didn’t do what I think she did.
“Amanda” I heard Mrs Adenike call for me, making me to turn back to her direction. Unfortunately my prayers weren’t answered. In her hand was none other than a phone. A phone that I know wasn’t mine. And a phone that I knew was the one they were looking for.
Wait I just have one desperate question, Is it still illegal to murder another human being?
“Amanda” Mrs Adenike called my name once more. A disappointed look on her face. God this was not looking good.
Everyone in the class was staring at me. Judging looks all spotted on their faces. Whispers everywhere in the air. This was definitely not looking good. I know I didn’t do it, but they all didn’t know that. And I’m very sure they won’t be too kin on caring if I was actually the one or not.
I could see Damilola who was unfortunately had the seat by my side, laughing lightly. Of course, who else would have been able to slip the phone in my bag if not her. Silver was still standing by the class entrance door smirking widely at me. I knew I was in deep trouble by this point in time.
“I didn’t do it” I muttered out. My throat began to feel scratchy. No, tears not now please.
I knew my words only wasn’t enough prove that I didn’t infact do it. I had to think fast.
“But the phone was indeed found in your bag pack, and no one else’s. I really don’t know what you want me to do Amanda” Mrs Adenike said in a sad tone. I swallowed a little.
At this point my mind started wandering to one person and one person alone, Frederick. for the past months, when I was always in trouble or when any obstacle ever presented themselves to me, he was always there. But now he wasn’t, I’m sure he was still in the hospital aiding to his mom. So what exactly was I going to do?
No, I can do this. I can. I’m not the old Amanda anymore, I’m not.
I could still feel every gaze solely on me. It was nerve wrecking but I still had to prove my innocence.
“I didn’t do it” I repeated. But this time much firmly.
“Can you prove it dear?” See why I loved this woman. She was just always kind.
“Yes” At my words I saw Silver look a me strangely. I’m pretty sure that what was on her mind was, ‘what is this girl up to now’. It made me glad that I kept her on edge.
“First of all, I haven’t left my seat since I came to school today, talkless of have I been to the staff room today sef. And if you really think about it clearly, why on Earth will I steal a teacher’s phone? Their are a lot of wealthy people in this school so no student will have any reason to steal a staffs phone” I finished in one breath. I honestly didn’t want to bring up my wealth or anything of that sort, but desperate times calls for desperate measures right? Well I guess so.Content © NôvelDrama.Org 2024.
“So your conclusion is?” As Mrs Adenike asked I spotted a proud look on her face. Although she did try to hide it well.
Before I answered her, I turned my gaze to Silver who was still standing at the same spot. Then I did something that she least expected. I gave her my widest smirk “I was obviously framed for a reason I don’t know. You can check the schools video camera to confirm what I had just said. Afterall the school placed video cameras everywhere for a reason” It seemed like Silver didn’t think that far as her eyes automatically widened when my words finally dawned on her.
“That’s Okay. You can go Amanda. Enjoy your break” I threw a smile to my loving biology teacher and stood up with my bag after I had arranged it.
As I walked I could see all my classmates looking at me with slacked jaws. On reaching the entrance to the class I whispered very low to Silver.
“I guess I was the one that got the last laugh after all, Ada” As the familiar nickname I used to call her in the past slipped out, I swear to God I saw sweat drip down the side of her head. Normally the old me would have felt a little bad, but thank God that was the old me. The new Amanda didn’t one bit.
After that I walked past her. Surprisingly, the next thing I saw was a grinning Frederick. He was standing not too far from the class entrance. I thought he was in the hospital?
“Where you here the whole time?” I asked as soon as I got to him.
“Yup, from the very beginning” he admitted. “And trust me, I wanted to come in ehn, but I wanted to see how you would take care of the situation. And let me just tell you Amanda, you did absolutely beautifully” I was not expecting what he did next. He came, much closer to me and pecked me quickly on the forehead.
I felt shy after that, but I still managed to mumble out.
“Thank you Frederick”
“For what?” he asked in confusion.
Grinning brightly I responded “For believing in me”