Mia's POV
" So you study here. Were you on holiday when... when we first met? I mean when you saved me? "
It was a little awkward when we saw each other again at the canteen. There was no running away this time.
He came right up to me with his hand full of food and drinks, while I only had a sandwich. Well that was all I could afford with my food pass because there were too many options to get spoiled from. Too many exquisite dishes spread all across the gigantic hall.
He smiled instead of answering.
" Come, let's take that table and eat. I am starving. "
He grabbed me by my wrist and pulled me to the corner of the most empty seat.
" Here, eat... " He thrust the big packet of nachos right in my face.
" Oh, thank you so much... you didn't tell me you were so generous ... I mean friend Mia. "
It was Stella, my new found , self proclaimed best friend. I have no idea where she appeared from. She right at the packet from over my head, dropping crumbs all over my dress as she gobbled them all up at once.
" Indeed. I also had no clue Kian made friends at such levels. "
This time it was that blonde beauty, who was staring me down,in the class. She came and joined us as well.
I was no novice to bullying. I knew very well when it was about to start. I shoved the rest of my sandwich down my mouth. If I were to relive my nightmares all over again, I better had food in my system. There was no Break here to save my sorry a*s.
" Hi, I am Bethany. They call me Betty as well. "
I was expecting a fresh round of verbal assault when she opened her mouth to speak again.
To my surprise she extended her hand towards me with a smile instead .
I quickly wiped my hands on my skirt and took the opportunity before it was gone.
" I am Mia... "
I was trying to introduce myself as well but she didn't seem to be interested in that.
" How do you know Kian? You are a new exchange student right? This is your first day. "
" She is from my hometown Betty. How can we please eat in peace? There isn't much time left. "
Kian glanced at his watch.
" Oh, I see. Your hometown. How do you know each other exactly? "
I could never imagine how the look of anger would adorn that perfectly chiseled face of his but it looked ethereal.
He looked handsome even when he yelled.
" Enough Betty. We are just betrothed as of now. Don't try to act like my wife at every given instance. How I know Mira is none of your business. Now give us a little space so we can at least breathe. "
He stood up, slamming the desk.
I have no idea what effect that had on Betty but it effectively scared Stella away.
" Alright, then. As you say. I will leave you alone, my future husband. Enjoy your food in peace. "
And with that she was gone, after killing me several times in her mind, I am sure and plotting something sinister already.
I felt like slapping aloud and applauding Kian for effectively handing me down an enemy within twenty fours of stepping in the school.
" Sorry for that. "
He said, pulling his chair back under his butt.
" Yeah, you should be sorry. What was the reason for all that ruckus? "
I wanted to ask but chose to shove some more food down my system again. I effectively cloaked my disappointment with a fake smile and a nod.
But food was not destined to travel down my intestine with peace that day.
As soon as I took the next bite, Stella came running back, calling my name as if someone was dead.
" What is it? What happened? "
I wondered if I was rusticated already. Was that another principal's ward that I had pissed off? Was my academic future finally over?
My mind was clouding with all these thoughts when Stella began physically pulling me out.
" You need to go report at the office. Right now. They are making announcements all over the place. I think the speaker is broken here. Someone from your school got arrested by the police. They need you to identify him. Now go. Hurry. "
" From my school? "
I did ask the question but I wasn't even worried about who it was. I was just happy it wasn't about me.
I gladly ran towards the main office and was asked to accompany the police to the police station.
They took me inside where I found a very attractive looking lady, sitting beside a lady constable.
" The girl is here to confirm his claims. "
Someone announced.
" You will need to see the person in that room and confirm whether or not he is your classmate. He broke into someone's house while they were in the shower and tried assaulting her in that state. We need to verify his version of the story. Please cooperate with us. "
The constable seemed polite so I followed him without any hesitation.
As soon as he opened the door, I backed a couple of steps behind. I placed my hands over my mouth to stop the yell from leaving as I gasped.
" Braze? "The world left my mouth involuntarily.
"Mira? " he asked in reflex.
My mind wasn't processing properly and then together we echoed,
" What are you doing here? "
The officer looked at both our faces and smiled. I guess his work was done. He had got his confirmation. So he let me be in the room and went out alone.
Slowly, the realization of the situation struck my nervous system.
Braze had broken into that attractive lady's house. No, not her house. He was in her shower. He had tried to assault her while she was n*ked.
This situation was not supposed to take this turn but my entire focus now shifted towards the pivotal point, that could well be termed, jealousy.