Arwen’s words like that froze Ryan for a moment. He couldn’t react. It wasn’t the warning in her words and tone that stunned her. It was the repulsiveness in her attitude that shocked him. It was as if even his presence was making her feel uncomfortable.Has she been like this always?He couldn’t bring himself to retort it because he never cared to notice it back in the past. He has stayed with her in an enclosed place, such as his bedroom, a few times. Every time, he had made sure to let her know how much he despised her presence there. However, only today he realized that maybe all these times she felt the same but never made him feel it.Realization hit him harder than he expected. But right now, that alone didn’t pain him. It was the thought of someone else that made him insecure —the thought that there might be someone with whom she was this repulsive.And that insecurity made him ball his fist. He tried to contain it but the more he did, the more it felt increasing inside him, to the point where it felt unbearable. Furious, he was ready to question her, but just then he was pushed off the door roughly.Car, followed by Amelia and Eira stepped into the room with a sense of emergency on expression. Their brows tugged together as they stared at Arwen with a concerned gaze.Senior Sister, are you fine? they asked together, scanning her top to toe.But when they found her all fine, they heaved a sigh of relief. We got scared when we heard something breaking here, Amelia said, letting her eyes dart around the room, finally settling on the broken vase on the floor. Oh there it is, she said and Carl and Eira soon turned to check.But their stares soon settled on Ryan who stood near the table, close to the door. They didn’t know what had happened inside the room exactly, but the way he stared at Arwen wasn’t the type of stare that they supported.Senior Sister, were you bullied? Carl spoke first. His eyes were glaring at Ryan as if warning him against any idea about Arwen in the meantime.When Ryan saw his threatening gaze, he was about to say something, but Arwen’s growl came first. It was low but carried the same threat from earlier.You can leave, first, Mr. Foster, she said, her tone carrying the frost from Antarctica. You are neither invited nor welcome here.Arwen, we were supposed to talk and …I don’t remember you owing any conversation., Mr. Foster. So, we weren’t supposed to talk about anything, Arwen never sounded this resolute before. And today when she was, Ryan couldn’t recognize her at all. He knew he never knew her the best, but today she made him realize him better —realize that he didn’t know her at all.He was lost in his thoughts when Arwen’s voice brought his back. I said leave, Mr. Foster.Ryan took a step forward and Eira, Amelia and Carl walked in front of Arwen, creating a human wall. Mr. Foster, please leave, Eira said, her voice subtly cold.Leave, Mr. Foster.Leave, Mr. Foster.Carl and Amelia’s voices followed after here, equally cold.Ryan had no choice but to grit his teeth and leave. Reluctantly, he turned around to leave. Reaching the knob, he was about to twist it open when Arwen’s voice came stopping him briefly.Mr. Foster, let me give you an opportunity. Grab it if you want to, she began. I am going to introduce my husband to my friends and my people today. As you have heard, he will be coming later. If you want, you can come and join us too. I won’t mind helping see things clearly.Ryan gritted, his jaws clenching tight. Do you really not care about embarrassing yourself, Arwen?Maybe you will know what embarrassment looks like, Mr. Foster, she said without faltering. But then again, I won’t force you into this. You can join us at your own risk.If that’s what you want then, I won’t skip the chance to help you see better, Arwen because that is something I definitely owe you, Ryan said, and saying that, he twisted the door knob, pulling it open and leaving the room at once.Once he was gone, the three youngsters who stood in front of Arwen relaxed, before slowly dispersing to walk aside.Senior Sister, are you alright? Eira asked first, grabbing Arwen’s hands and looking behind her to check if they missed any injuries on her.Arwen couldn’t relax immediately. It took her a moment, but she nodded to her. I am fine. Don’t worry.We actually got scared, Senior Sister when we heard that noise from inside and then the thud on the door followed by the sound of a sharp crash on the floor, Amelia said, her voice laced with raw fear. I immediately regretted you leaving alone here. But I thought you two needed a closure.Arwen smiled at her before shaking her head. You did actually what I would have asked you. If you guys hadn’t left, I would have asked you. But you guys being sensible, already ready through my intentions.Carl cleared his throat, slowly requesting Arwen’s attention towards himself. Senior Sister, I didn’t mean to be slow-witted, but … he scratched the back of his neck. …unfortunately I was. I hope you didn’t mind.Arwen exchanged a quick glance with two girls and then said, How can I mind? You are such an important pillar to Giselle, I dare not be mad at you. What if you decide to run away, leaving the academy? Who else will I depend upon then?He at once was all smug. Holding his head high, he said, Definitely not Senior Sister, there is no way I will run away. Gisselle has got my soul and you got my loyalty. I will keep the two forever in my life.Amelia and Eira chuckled at his oath while Arwen nodded to him affirming his words.Great, then I am going to forever depend on you with Gisselle, she said and just then a cold voice interrupted them suddenly.What am I missing here?
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