Chapter 14. Rumors

Tik. Tok. The sound of the clock echoes as Ms. Gwen stares at me under her glasses. She had taken me to her office for the “private talk” she wanted.

I stare back at her. She must be thinking about how to start scolding me.

It must be about my late arrival earlier, but I figured this is a bit of a stretch. She looks like she is far more concerned about me being able to talk with Mr. Venesian.

“What do you want to talk about, Miss Gwen? I am late for my next class.” I decided to be the first person to break the silence.

“How were you able to talk with Mr. Venesian?”

I furrowed my eyebrows, right? Because that’s what matters more now.

“Haven’t Mr. Venesian explained already?”

She raids her eyebrows, “He must be covering for you just so you could not get in trouble in my class.

“He’s not. He’s telling the truth. And if you still doubt it, go and ask him ourselves.”

“That is the problem. Mr. Venesian is the type not to talk with anyo