If You Knew Truth

Chapter 5 (Mia)

i guys, sorry for the late update but Emily and I were freaking out about exams. We have decided that I will update every Tuesday (not including tomorrow because I'm updating now) and Emily will update every Friday. There are a few major chapters coming up that we will write together so they might not come on a certain day!!!

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When the final bell rang, I dragged my feet as I was walking to my locker. I was dreading going to detention with Weston. How could I survive being in the same room as him for a whole hour?

When I found myself at the doorway of Mr King’s classroom, I stood still for a minute before I heard footsteps behind me.

“Well, Miss Adams,” said Mr King. “Are you going to open the door?”

Reluctantly, I opened the door and stepped inside.

“Hey, Dava,” Weston said. There was a massive grin on his face.

I ignored him and sat as far away from him as possible.

“What’s the matter, Adams?” Weston teased. “Scared?”

I scoffed. “Of course not!”

“Enough socialising!” snapped Mr King. “You are here to serve detention; not have a conversation.”

Weston and I stopped arguing and turned to face our History Teacher.

“As we have been learning about Ancient Greek History, you must write a three paged essay on one of the following topics.”

Mr King picked up a whiteboard marker and began to write on the whiteboard behind him.

1. How did Hercules defeat the Neman Lion? Describe his tactics and battle strategies.

2. Who turned Medusa into a hideous monster? Why did they do this?

3. Perseus was a son of Zeus, the Greek God of the Sky. What were some of his accomplishments? Why is he so well known today? Do you believe that he should be known as a hero? Justify your response.

4. Polyphemous was a Cyclops that guarded the Golden Fleece on his private island. Who was Polyphemous the son of? What was the name Odysseus used to torment him? How was Polyphemous defeated?

“Due tomorrow.” Mr King said. “You may begin.” 

I reached into my bag for a pen and my History Book.

I ruled a new page and thought about which topic to write about. I decided on Topic Number 2; it was the one I knew the most about.

Medusa once was a beautiful women who was admired by many men. I wrote. She attracted the attention of Poseidon, the Greek God of the Sea. One day, she meet up with Poseidon in a temple of the Athena, the Greek Goddess of Wisdom. 

Athena wasn’t able to punish Poseidon, due to the fact that he was a God. However, she could punish Medusa. Athena turned Medusa into a hideous monster with snakes instead of hair. Medusa’s eyes turned whoever looked into them to stone.

“Your hour is up. You may go.”

I glanced at my watch and realised that it was already four-thirty. I was supposed to be meeting Charlotte and Aimee for dinner in two hours.

I shoved my stuff into my bag and left the school as quickly as possible without running.

When I got to the car park, I realised that I had no lift; Aimee would have left an hour ago.

“Need a lift?” a voice asked.

I spun around to see Weston leaning against his car with a sly smile on his face.

“No.”

“How are you going to get home then?”

“I’ll walk.”

“You can’t walk that far.”

“What makes you think that? You don’t even know where I live!”

“Oh really.”

“Fuck off, Weston. Leave me alone.”

He sighed. “Adams, get in the fucking car.”

“No.”

“Get in or I will make you.”

“No.”

I spun around and began to walk away but I’d barely gotten two steps when I was lifted off the ground and thrown over his shoulder.

“Weston! Put me down! NOW!”

He chuckled and threw me into the passenger seat of the car.

“Buckle up.” He told me.

Sulking, I put my seatbelt on.

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When Weston pulled up at my driveway, I climbed out of the car as quickly as I could. I deliberately slammed the door before almost running inside.

“Oi! Adams!”

I spun around and put my hand on my hip. I tried to look as annoyed as I could.

“What, Weston? I have places to be.”

“Your bag.” He called, holding it up.

I snatched the bag out of his hand and stormed inside.

I thought I heard Weston chuckling as I went inside.