My Melody

Chapter 26

   Today I woke up feeling so drained. Last nights events had us all worked up,but the issues were resolved to a certain extent. I had never opened up about my life like that to anyone except for miss Lauren. Carmen called her uncle Dimitri to let him know that I was going to do it. He actually wanted to talk to me. Carmen had put us in contact. We spoke for over an hour that morning. He seems like a real cool dude. Very honest and open. He expressed to me why he felt the way he did,and that if in fact I was his daughter he would tell me about my mother. I don't know that I needed to know,but maybe this would give him a sense of closure to his past,and possibly a new bond for us to build. He was going to be in New York in two weeks for a job that's when we decided to do it. I can't say that I'm not nervous,but I'm open. Maybe my kid deserves a grandpa even if I didn't have a father. Carmen was on her way back home right about now,and I was now starting back with my classes and work. I quit my job at the grocery store, and I am now working in a local court house. The paid intern position paid more anyway,and it looks great on my resume. It was really a no brainer. As I was coming into the lobby I saw that there was a bit of a commotion. We were all taken by surprise. The Dean coming to our dorm to talk to us about the fight that happened last week is not a good thing,and this was the new Dean of the College. This is not a good look at all. I had never seen him before. A Mr.Cristiano Giudice (Gee-U-Dee-Ché) sounds Italian. He stood  a bit over six feet tall,dark brown hair,and the prettiest dark royal blue eyes I've ever seen,clean shaven broad shoulders in his late thirties early forties maybe. Pretty decent shape, and very well dressed. I'm wondering if Alina is going to lose her dorm director position,and what's gonna happen to the girls that jumped her. He was standing in the center of the room along with other administrators waiting for all of us to be seated. Across the way I saw Alina and I'm guessing the three girls that attacked her.

"Good afternoon everyone. I'm sure you're wondering who I am,and why I'm here. My name is Mr.Cristiano Guidice,and I am the new Dean here at BRothman University." He spoke with authority. You could hear the accent,but it wasn't too thick. His deep voice vibrates within the lobby. "I think you all know why my colleagues are here too. For those of you who don't I will tell you. Last week some  girls in this dormitory decided that it was a good idea to physically assault their dorm director." He said looking at the three girls sitting together. "Now I understand that things happen. I've had a fight or two in my life before,but there is a time and a place for everything. Three on one is  a cowardice move. The reason why they did it was pure stupidity." I saw Alina smirk when he said that. "But factoring in their ages I would say immaturity played a major role in the said actions. Now I'm sure you're all wondering why y'all are here. I'm letting you know that if this dorm is in trouble again you ALL will be held accountable." He says giving us a stern look.

Say what now?

We all looked at each other shocked, and then the whole room irrupted into disarray. Even the other members of the College Board looked genuinely confused. He didn't seem bothered at all. Putting his hands up to stop the noise. He then continues. Asking the board members to escort the girls to his office. Once they left I felt the need to say something.

"Excuse me Dean Guidice." I called out. He turns around giving me a very handsome smile. "You are?" He asks putting his hand out to shake. "I'm Melody Harris." I tell him shaking his hand. "I wanted to ask,do you think it's fair that we all be held accountable for others actions?" I hear other girls speaking in agreement around me. "No offense,but that makes no sense. Can we all talk with you to come to a different  agreement?
He nods yes smiling. "Listen I have to go deal with the four young ladies,and phone their parents back in my office. Call my secretary and schedule a meeting with me after with your suggestions." He said dismissively leaving the dorm lobby. We just watched him leave.

"What the hell just happened?"I asked out loud to no one in particular totally confused.

"Looks like you've got a meeting with Dean sexy," Nicki says behind me.