My Teacher, My Mate?

Aunty Lucille Was In A Bad Mood

In Angela's school flower garden, Lucille, who was running because she was being chased by the crazy teacher, immediately hid among the flower bushes. Her breath was panting from exhaustion. Lucille couldn't stop thinking why her luck was so bad today, had a row with her sister-in-law and now she is being pursued by someone who she doesn't believe deserves to be called a teacher because of her demeanor which does not embody a good teacher to the students and also to herself.

" Bugger my luck today, what dream did I have last night until I met that bonkers teacher? " Lucille said to herself, then she saw the shadow of Miss Linda Watson standing not far from where she was hiding.

" I reckon she ran over here, why isn't she anywhere to be seen? There's no way that woman could have disappeared that fast, " Miss Linda Watson muttered to herself. " I should search elsewhere, she might still be wandering around or hiding in this school area, " she said as she carried on looking for Lucille in another direction. Not long after, Angela and Mr. Charlie Dean showed up, looking tired as they searched for Lucille and Miss Linda Watson.

" Where are they? Where are Aunt Lucille and Miss Linda Watson? This will be a big issue if Aunt Lucille gets caught! " said Angela, she didn't know where else to look for those two people.

" That's it, you better go to class now! They know how to solve their own problems, " Mr. Charlie Dean said. Willingly or not, Angela had to comply with the new teacher's order because what power did she have as a student against the teacher's own words.

" Sweet as, Mr. Charlie Dean! " Angela said with a frown, without mucking around they immediately skedaddled from that place to start their respective lessons.

After feeling the situation was safe, Lucille came out of her hiding spot, feeling a bit relieved because she thought the bonkers teacher had stopped chasing her and was searching for her.

" Sweet as, the situation is all good now, the teacher who's off her rocker is gone... now I can skedaddle, " said Lucille with a wee chuckle, but she didn't clock something dodgy was going on behind her. She spun around, only to be taken aback by Miss Linda Watson standing there with her hands on her hips and her gaze locked on Lucille's mug. "Oh bugger!" Lucille exclaimed in surprise.

BRAKK!! something has happened to Lucille.

At Octav's whare. Michael and his missus, Maria, are seen enjoying a cuppa and bikkies while chilling on the deck, taking in the stunning scenery. Maria appears lost in her own world, feeling grateful for the peace in her life at her age, which is no longer youthful. She is also grateful for having good-looking, lovely, and kind children who love her, she is grateful to have a wealthy but loyal husband who loves her and her children, she is also grateful to have a sister-in-law who helps her with homework. In short, she is grateful for everything God has given her even though in the eyes of others and Lucille she may seem like a harsh woman but only God knows what is in her heart.

" Where's Lucille? " asked Michael, interrupting Maria's thoughts.

" I told Lucille to go to Angela's school to keep an eye on her, as our daughter can be a bit naughty at school, " Maria replied.

Suddenly, from a distance, they saw the silhouette of a woman walking through the open gate of their house. They peered at the woman, it was Lucille who had just returned home from Angela's school with damp clothes and disheveled hair. Lucille was in a foul mood. They were wondering what had happened to the poor woman until she came home in such a state, they both suspected something bad had happened.

" Stink teacher! Just watch out if I see her again, I'll break her neck!! " Lucille, who just arrived on the veranda, swears about Ms. Linda Watson in front of Michael and Maria, which makes them both more confused by what Lucille said.

" Lucille, where did you play until your clothes got wet like this? Your hair is also messy, " Michael asked his younger sister.

" All this because your missus told me to pop into Angela's school and I ended up meeting that bonkers teacher, and now look at the mess we're in! " said Lucille as she strolled into the house, clearly fuming. Michael and Maria exchanged puzzled looks, completely baffled by the woman's actions.

After finishing dinner, Michael and his family gathered in the living room while listening to Lucille's yarn about the sequence of events when she was chased by Ms. Linda Watson earlier in the arvo. They all had a good laugh at Lucille's story, especially Angela who saw it all go down.

" Ouch.. poor you! " Jessica said, chuckling while clutching her stomach.

" What's her face like, aunty? " Henry asked.

" Like a gorilla! " said Lucille, striking a gorilla pose. Once again, they all laughed.

" I knew it, " Angela said, laughing.

" Then why didn't you help me from your bonkers teacher?! " Lucille glared at Angela.

" At first I really wanted to help you, but I didn't have time to help you because you were running so fast, " Angela gave a fairly reasonable reason, everyone nodded.

" Then why don't you want to pay for her frock? " Maria asked.

" Are you saying you want me to compensate her for her wet frock? Are you out of your mind?! " Lucille raised her voice slightly at her sister-in-law. " The frock is only wet, why should I pay for something that isn't damaged! I'm not that gullible! " She said loudly enough for everyone to agree with her, seeing the request for compensation as unjust persecution towards Lucille. They believe that such behaviour is not worth imitating as it sets a bad example for all students.

" That's your fault too for not explaining to her why you don't want to pay damages for her frock, " Michael said suddenly.

" Then why did you come to my school? See this is the result, having problems with the teacher who is super complicated and chatty! " Angela grumbled, annoyed at Lucille's attitude of coming to her school every day even though she knows the school rules that prohibit outsiders from entering without the principal's permission. The situation will escalate if Lucille is caught entering the school grounds without permission.

" Your mum told me! " said Lucille, pointing at Maria. Juna, who was a really forgetful person of a dangerous level, just listened with his mouth hanging open. Didn't understand what was going on.