His Secret

Chapter 19

Lyla

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Jasmine and Clement are in front of me, making their way to our classroom. I look at them without really seeing them.

I don't really know why, but I'm almost stressed out when I think about seeing Henri again.

Little by little, I've gotten to know him and I haven't been disappointed.

I even pretended to be his girlfriend for a few minutes, all to get those annoying girls who were only concerned with his appearance to be quiet.

They were so horrible.

If they only knew... Henri is so nice. He went out of his way, even more than me, to help Tiffany.

Even still, it is diving me crazy that we never entirely figured out that mystery...

What the...

I see some graffiti written with permanant marker on the lockers that says "Princess Tiffany, Teacher's Pet"...

I could have sworn this didn't happen last week. It looks pretty fresh.

I think I remember her mentioning that this is what Gabriel calls her in class."Princess Tiffany, Teacher's Pet".

Henri: "Hi. What's all this?"

I turn around quickly and am met with Henri's really intense look.

Lyla: "It's obvious that someone is still after Tiffany."

Henri: "That's what it looks like."

He turns away from the graffiti and exhales.

Henri: "I guess you're going to re-open the case, Detective?"

Lyla: "You watch too much TV... Seriously though, I can't let something like this go. I'm already too involved in the story now."

Henri: "Yes, I understand. Where are you going to start?"

I show him this picture I received via text...

Henri: "I think we can agree: This is Remi's jacket."

Lyla: "Look at this picture."

Henri: "What am I even looking at?"

Lyla: "This photo seems like it was taken in a rush, maybe without him even realizing he took it. We can see it was taken in the gym. I know it's not much to go on, but I could go over there to see what I can find."

Henri: "I'll go with you."

Lyla: "Oh! You don't have to Henri, you..."

Henri: "I'm going. Unless my presence is not desired, in which case..."

He's testing me.

I smile at him.

Lyla: "Of course I want you to come. I'd be delighted if you would come with me."