IT ALL STARTED IN HIGH SCHOOL

Vanessa Scott the TEACHER

It has been close to nine years since the incident with my high school lover yet it seems line it was yesterday. I sat in the teacher lounge room drinking coffee as I go over this weeks lesson plan.
Being a fourth and fifth grade elementary school teacher is fun. Especially watching the children enjoy drama class. Yes. I am a teacher.
It wasn't my passion but I decided to do it. After I left Caleb on that play field I went home and told my dad I wanted to go back home to live with Aunt Jem. I told him I would come visit him every weekend and holiday. He wasn't pleased at first but I put on a show that got my wish granted.
I told him not to let the neighbors or Caleb for one know where in Florida I was. And Dad followed through on that.
Sometimes I wonder if Caleb still looks the same, smell the same and fucks the same. I shaked the thought from my head as hard as I could. "Ms Scott are you ok?" A male's voice asks over my shoulders. I looked up and nodded that I was fine.
I stared up at the body the voice belongs to. It's Mr Andrew's. He is head of the gym class and swimming coach. He is every woman's ideal look for a man. His body matches up with that of Nacho the actor on 365 days sequel 'This Day's. If I was not mistaken I would be guessing they were brothers.

"Yeah. Sure. Am ok. Thanks for asking." I half-heartedly smiled up at him. He has been asking me out on dates but I refuse to go. I really don't want to get hurt again so I always come up with some sorry ass excuse. I know he knows I am lying but for some reason he is still persistent.

He sits with me and we kept talking for a while. The bell rings indicating the start of class. I hastily got up and starts gathering my stuff to leave. "Mondays huh." Is all I said then leave.

I can feel him staring at me from behind. Bit I dare not look back.

Once the children settled down we started talking about plays we can do for Christmas before we go on holidays.

"So what play would you all like to take part in? I have a few here that I am going to write on the board and then we choose from the list." I say to my students as I started writing on the board.

       *Alice in Wonderland
       *Peter Pan
       *Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
       *Santa and Little Human Helpers saves Christmas

Everyone started shouting. I turn around to face them. "Now which which one is it going to be?" And in union they all shouts "Ms let's do number four." And then started giggling. "Ok. Number four it is. Now this a team work type of play which means everyone needs to take part ok. And yes Noah that includes you." I pointed out looking at the child who sat at the back with his head down. "But Ms.....I am no good at acting." He responds. "Practice makes....." "PERFECT!!!" They all shouted at once. Ok ok settle down.

As we discussed the play further Mr Lewis taps on the classroom door lightly. He walks in and says "Just a minute of you time please Ms Scott." And motions for me to walk outside with him. "Yes sir?" I ask as soon as we step outside. "Its nothing serious. Just that we have a new transfer student here with us today and she will be in your class." He explains. "Ok no problem sir." I answered looking at the little girl standing infront of me.
"Please take good care of her. Her father is a major part of our school fundraising system. He wants the best for his daughter. I trust you are the only person capable of handling her while she adjusts to the environment here." He says once more then leaves without another word.

I looked down at the little girl. Her blond hair compliments her blue eyes. She is wearing a very beautiful red dress today. Her dressing attire is very formal. "Hello. Do you want to tell me your name?" I politely asks. "My name is Casey Carter." Her last name brings back memories. I pushed back the thought and opened the class room door for her.

Once inside I introduced her to her new classmates. They all greeted her with a smile. "Ok Casey. Go and sit in the middle beside Avery." I pointed out. She obliged and went to take her seat.