Secrets Lead To Accidents

18 | u l t i m a t e

Hey! On the bright side, so far, I am hate free for an uneventful chapter! Yeah, that's me! Okay, I'm going to cut straight to the chase. One thing I need to add:

ultimate - being or happening at the end of a process; final

It is crucial that you know the kind of ultimate I mean. Ugh, I'm bloody terrified to write this. So, I'll just run right in. Here is chapter 18, ultimate!...

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7:15

EGAES Great Hall

"Wasn't that Soupe à L'oignon delicious, Ail?" Rose said, smiling. She sat next to Abigail, with a Belgian guy across from her. Maxwell was sitting across from Abigail, and it was like that at the other tables as well.

"Yes. I must visitChef Fournier sometime, that meal was extremely extravagant." Abigail said, smiling back. They were acting on their best behavior, saving their excitement for the dance after this.

"Have you heard word of dessert?" Fleur asked from beside Rose, Lukas sitting across from her. Gabrielle had chosen to sit with Scarlett, since only one was required to represent France.

"Indeed I have. He has gone to far, I swear. Clafoutis, stollen, and, of course, his famous gelato, or dondurma!" Abigail gushed.

"What are you both looking forward to?" Rose asked.

"Oh, I love his clafoutis! Reminds me of when my mum used to make it, before we left for EGAES." Fleur smiled wistfully.

"I love his stollen! We never get it in Scotland!" Abigail added.

"I love the dondurma! It takes so long to melt!" Rose finished, smiling.

"Oh, I helped him make an even better formula. It takes longer to melt yet, and it's creamier still!" Abigail chipped in.

"I noticed that!" Fleur gasped.

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7:45
EGAES Great Hall

"Attention pupils." Headmistress Davies spoke. "The ball will begin in 15 minutes. You are dismissed to roam, and gather your masks, but you must be in the throne room by 8:00. Thank you." She turned, and the other teachers and professors exited the Minstrel's Gallery.

"Let's go find Fleur, Laura, and Linnéa, and grab our masks!" Rose whispered in excitement. But Abigail, unfortunately wasn't the only one who heard. They heard a gasp, and turned to see blonde hair swishing around the waves of people.

They turned to each other, frantic. "Fleur."

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7:47

"So, dear sister, why would Rose Roux and Abigail Douglas want to find you?" Gabrielle asked, her eyes flashing threateningly.

"I-what. I don't know? Why would they want me?" Fleur asked, playing dumb.

"Don't be stupid. I've put it all together. Why you aren't around, why you feel so secretive about a simple question. You don't like us at all, do you? Let me guess, you and your little friends spread rumors about us too?" Gabrielle accused.

"What? No." Fleur declined, before realizing that she couldn't hide anymore. She had to face them, and be proud of her choices. "I mean yes. They are my friends. And I hate you. You both just bully people! But I am better than you. I would never spread rumors about someone." Fleur said proudly.