Chapter 7. Empty Classroom

The first period finally started after an hour’s delay. The teacher had some issues with his vehicle and thus, he informed the dean to give the freshers an hour’s time to get to know each other before the class began. 

The empty classroom was packed with students now. The poetry teacher, Mr. Risorito, introduced himself politely and started the class. He reminded everyone that he was usually punctual, but when he came into the classroom; it was empty so he waited for all the students to join, which caused the delay.

“He looks old,” mumbled Becca, glancing at the gray-haired teacher, his nose pointed like an arrow. 

“He is old,” Alexander corrected her.

“But he has a nice nose,” Lucas pointed out, to which Becca hummed in response.

Mr. Risorito started his lecture. He told everyone to take out a notepad and a pen to take notes on his lecture. He started explaining the basics of poetry, starting with, “Poetry is another form of expressing love,