Ethereal Pleasure | Venable vs Winters

Chapter 9 | Ain't It Fun?

Monday, you arrived early at school but always watch your back because Wilhemina might come around and you remembered what you did back at the club last Saturday night. Also, you've been looking for the twins but it looks like they are absent. You even tried to call Bette yet she's not answering.

Two boring subjects later, your body is full of excitement to see your professor. Speaking of Miss Winters, she didn't message you or anything to know if everything is fine. Well, you're nothing but her student after all so what do you expect?

Rushing to her classroom because you don't want to be late. You smiled as you enter the room when you lay your (e/c) eyes to her "Good morning, Miss Winters." Gleefully greeting your prof.

She didn't even bother to look at you when you greet her like she didn't hear anything. Your eyebrows are pulled together as you feel a little odd about her.

Did my cooking upset her or the emergency thing was really bad?

The time is going to end in ten minutes but your prof never looks at you even once. You feel off about her actions. Before you know, it's already time because students spring up from their seats and started leaving.

You hurried to put everything in your bag then rush to Miss Winters. "Miss Winters, wait!" You run and grab her wrist before she gets through the threshold of the exit. "Are you okay?"

Her brown eyes are darted at the floor like she's avoiding your gaze "Yes, now if you excuse me." She tried to pull her wrist away but you didn't let go.

"Then why are you acting so odd? Have I done something? Was it the emergency you had yesterday?" The students left the room and only the two of you are inside.

"No, Miss (l/n). Please, I need to be somewhere else."

Stunned as you heard that she called you by your last name. Your grip loosens and she grabs the opportunity to walk away.

You tried to phone Bette once again but she still didn't answer. You're on your way to the exit of the school but a professor from another class taps your shoulder. She's trembling and she can't see you in the eye. "Miss (l/n)? I'm Miss Venable's secretary and she asks for your presence in her office immediately."

"Oh, alright. I'll be there, thank you." You simply smile and accept the invitation just to dismiss her. Moments later, she finally leaves you but still, you pace out to the parking lot. You drive to the café to work on your shift.

You arrived before two and there are not many customers in. "Hey, how're your eyes?" Zach slightly laughs.

"They are still two and one is busted." You roll your eyes and went to the back to change your clothes. "Did the twins come here?"Asking as you tie your half apron behind your back.

"Not really, are you guys in a fight?" He questions back as he's pouring cream on a cup of espresso.

"I don't think so. Bette called me last Saturday and no update till now." You pick up a tray then walk towards Zach.

He puts the latte down to the tray "Well, I guess they are sick? Table three." You shrug and strut to serve the beverage on the table.

"Here you go, ma'am. Anything else?" Putting the latte in front of the lady with short brown hair.

"(y/n)?" She delightedly smiled at you as she holds her drink. "You're alive?" 

You finally remember the woman. "Miss Peyser? Of course, I am. Why would you think of that?" Laughing as you take the menu over the table. "It's nice seeing you here, are you with a friend?"