Caesar's Rose

Chapter 28

🌹ROSE🌹

The drive to Dynasty Empire was fast. I paid the taxi driver the last money in me before getting off.

I don't an idea how I will get back home but I had to leave the school entirely. That's the only thing that matters.

I can't stay there.

I have no clue what CJ's plans are. I can't risk it. He might be planing the worst for me.

I can't take any more trouble.

I made steps into the building. The inside is very busy with people moving to and fro.

It is my first time here during the week day.

On a Tuesday.

I hope they don't question me or something.

I headed towards the changing room nervously with my head down.

I was about walking past the reception when.....

"Rose?" The receptionist, Vera, called, stopping me on my track.

I turned to her.

She motioned me to come over.

Sighing, I walked towards her table.

She raised a brow at me.

I dropped my gaze, feeling my heart beating very fast.

"What are you doing here?" She asked.

I looked at her.

"Aren't you supposed to be in school?" She asked.

I thought about what to say to her.

"It is a Tuesday morning. Last time I checked, you registered as a student. Your job here is part-time." She said.

I fiddled with the hand of my school bag.

"Mind explaining why you are here?" She asked.

I looked at her.

She is looking at me, awaiting an answer.

I opened my mouth to speak but....

"Rose? Hey," Annie chipped in, walking closer and smiling at me.

Vera threw her a look, making her take steps back.

"Sorry," Annie said and walked away.

Vera heaved a sigh and looked back at me.

My heart picked up.

"You were saying?" She asked.

I cleared my throat. "I was.....we....i..."

"I didn't know you stutter." She said.

I dropped my gaze.

"Where you kicked out for school fees or something?" She asked.

I furrowed my brows a little but nodded instantly.

"Ye....yes, that's it. I was kicked out." I said

She scoffed. "And your decided to  come here? Why didn't you go home?" She asked.

"I....i don't want to. I have nothing to do at home." I lied.

"Well, you could study and sleep. I mean, that's exactly what I would do instead of coming to work." She said.

I dropped my gaze.

"I actually did it back in my school days." She said.

I decided to try out a request.