LOGIN3.55 p.m
"Come with me!" Madelyn dragged me into the staff room at the back.Massaging my poor chest, I followed her."Dude!" She let out a heavy breath. She was panting as if she'd just finished running a marathon!
"Earth to Aeliana!""W-what!?" I almost stumbled off my chair."Woah, girl! Calm yo shit!" Leah said, holding me by my arm.
Despite the day light pouring in through the translucent curtains of the high windows, the lighting in the hall was noticeably dim. The temperature of the air was perceptibly lower than that of the outside.Chilly air... dim lighting... these are tips used in interrogations...
"Um... thank you," I said, trying my level best to sound sincere. "... Mr. Decarlo,""Yeah okay, now get out,"
The downpour was quite heavy. I'm not sure if I understood how Mr. Decarlo managed to drive without even slowing down.The only thing that managed to make the silence less awkward, was the sound of raindrops continuously crashing on the hood of the car.
"Tell me, sir!" I demanded. "I'm dying to know!"Gritting his teeth, he was looking away. His face showed guilt mixed with frustration. He didn't meet my eyes even for a split second."Sir!"