The unveiling

Chapter 3

Nick followed sister Iñes to the cafeteria where everyone ate including the teachers. As he had expected it was a little bit loud but once they saw him it seemed to grow a bit louder but one glare from sister Margaret who was overseeing lunch shut them up and they continued with their more quiet murmurs.

Nick had gotten food from the cafeteria ladies who couldn't help but compliment him on how handsome he was which he replied to with a nod and a thanks.

Nick was led to a table where most of the teachers sat who were also having their own lunch, sister Iñes cleared her throat which garnered their attention "Good afternoon everyone as you all know this is Father Nicholas, he would like to join us for lunch" they created a space where they both sat, Nick felt awkward as most eyes were on him so he broke the ice "I prefer to go by Father Nick, Nicholas sounds too formal for me and I would love to get to know you all"

"Ah I am Katie also known as Miss Sparks to the students" A woman with slightly wavy red hair said with a smile on her face

"And I am Mirabel Martinez but most people call me the apple of their eyes" This got some chuckles from some of the teachers, she had short curly hair which was in a bob

The introduction went on to 6 more teachers since the rest of them were not at lunch. "So where are you from?" Yacob, one of the most prominent suspect to Nick, he was the most outstanding from all the teachers, it wasn't that the other teachers were ugly of any sorts it was just that no creature would want to take the form of someone plain but whatever, he could be wrong but that didn't mean he shouldn't be on guard.

"Um is there something wrong father Nick" Katie brought him out of his reverie

"No, no I am okay, I am from Madrid" Nick wanted to hit himself on the head he was supposed to say Argentina but now he couldn't take it back

"(Do you speak Spanish?)" Mirabel, the supposed Spanish teacher asked

"(Ah yes I grew up in Madrid so it was my first language)"

"(But I did not hear an accent)"

"(I must be good at speaking English since you didn't hear an accent)" Nick knew he would not have an accent afterall that was part of his training so that even if he pretended to be American they would believe him.

"Enough please the rest of us are English speakers here so please cut the spanish" Yacob said

"Ah sorry, we should eat before lunch is over" Nick said before he began eating. By the time they were done the bell rang already signalling everyone that lunch break was over, Nick stood up to leave but Mirabel stopped him and said "Would you like to join in on my class today?"

"I would be delighted to but sadly I have a lot to do today but maybe another day" Mirabel nodded in understanding before he left.