Separated

Chapter 5 - I Swear That Camera Has An Auto Correct Or Something

And a good day to you all :D Another chapter; yeaaah. Sorry it took so long :L I have just been so busy with school… blablabla.

There are a few songs in this story, and yes I know the story is in the "future" but still, I feel like I can use the current music. Lemme know what you think?

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And now… Chapter 5!

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Chapter 5 - I Swear That Camera Has An Auto Correct Or Something

I was staring at Ms. Beckett like an idiot. She must be joking, right?

“Scarlett, come out of that tree. I hate yelling to people.” Ms. Beckett was still waiting at the foot of the tree. My mind still couldn’t grasp what was happening. Was she trying to embarrass me in front of whole Rhodennus by choosing singing as my profession?

Swiftly, I climbed out of the tree.

“Excuse me? I must have heard you wrong. Are you implying that I should choose singing as my profession?” I asked Ms. Beckett once I was down.

“Yes, I am.”

“You can’t be serious. I can’t sing and almost half of the girls is going to sing. It is so unoriginal.” And it was.

“Well, Scarlett, I am most definitely serious. Most girls out there are just going to Rhodennus to find themselves a husband a go back to Bluemera, grab their belongings and go to Wildelea, which is the meaning of the whole visit, but you were singing this song with so much emotion. I am guiding a few other girls with their profession and 7 out of 9 has chosen singing as their profession, too,  but they don’t care about the music. And that’s what matters. It’s the food of love, for God’s sake!” Ms. Beckett countered.

“And of course, you bring in an extra element.” She added.

“Excuse me, what would that be?” I asked.

“Your guitar.”

And with those two words I froze on the spot. I never ever told anyone I played the guitar, because it was something for me, just for me. I never told anyone except for…

“Loralee talked you into this, didn’t she?!” Ms. Beckett looked shocked. I raised my voice. “Didn’t she?!!”

“Yes, Scarlett, she did, but only for your own good. Your talent is something you’ve got to show on Rhodennus and-”

I didn’t let her finish her little speech. I was so pissed off at that moment that I felt like I could explode on the spot. Loralee knew that music was my way to escape this crazy world, to forget all my problems and flaws, to forget the fact that I am all by my own on this shitty world.

My first plan was to find Loralee and confront her with her betrayal. Okay, maybe not betrayal, but still, she knew I don’t share things with everyone who skip by.

But I didn’t really want to fight with Lor since she was my only good friend, so I stormed back to my room to lose my aggression by myself.

When I entered my room however, it seemed that I could leave the ‘by myself’ part out.

Ms. Beckett was sitting on my couch, being annoyingly calm and had that I-completely-understand-you-and-I-feel-so-sorry-for-you-look on her face, which I totally resented.

“Hi Scarlett.”

I rolled my eyes and grunted something what sounded like a greeting back.

Then something struck me. “How did you come here so fast? I practically ran to my room, but you’re already here.” I asked her.

“Being a teacher has its privileges, Scarlett.” Oh, I wish she wasn’t the Miss Sunshine all the time, so I could actually get angry with her and be able to yell at her, not caring that she was a teacher.

“Well, let’s get started!” She smiled.

“Excuse me?”

“Grab your guitar and start singing, Scarlett, we’ve only got two days left before our visit.” She just kept smiling!

“Miss, I really don’t want to.” I was practically begging her. What the hell? This was my decision!

“Okay, if you really don’t want to… You don’t have to do it on Rhodennus but at least let me listen.” She said. “Please, Scarlett?”

Knowing Miss Beckett, she wouldn’t leave before she heard me play the guitar and sing a song. I could let her listen, I guess…

I exhaled sharply but then stalked towards my room to get my guitar. Ms. Beckett was practically bubbling with joy when I came back carrying my acoustic electric steel string guitar, one of my most precious belongings.

I sat down in front of Ms. Beckett. She just kept looking expectantly at me. This was getting awkward. “Soooo…” I said.

“Come on, Scarlett, just play something.” Ms. Beckett said encouragingly.

I let out a deep sigh and started playing the first thing that popped into my mind. (A/N See song on the side) If I Can Be Like That was a song that I could really relate to once in a while. Actually, pretty often.

She spends her day up in the north park

Watching the people as they pass

And all she wants is just a little piece of this dream

Is that too much to ask

…

When I struck the strings for the last time, I heard an electronic sound coming from Ms. Beckett.

“Sorry, I just had to show you why.” She was holding a freaking camera! A camera!

Before I could even say something she walked over to my tv and started rummaging behind it. I carefully put my guitar on the couch and walked towards her. "What do you think you are doing!" To hell with her being a teacher. 

"Scarlett, calm down for God's sake! You are acting like a four year old. Please, just wait and see!" Ms. Beckett snapped.

Surprise, surprise, it seemed that she didn't have an endless patience after all.

And then, she turned the tv on and pressed play.

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I know, I know. It's lame like hell. But I am taking it slow, otherwise this story will be finished in two pages. Any tips? Please comment, fan, or just read on :) 

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1. How do you imagine Rhodennus?

2. How do you think they'll travel to Rhodennus?

3. What would you really like and hate to happen? (two different things ;) )

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