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“So,” Lauren began, “I see the rumors are true. You did move here to Mountain Province Zarinna.” She continued. “It’s nice to see you again!” Lauren tried her best to put on a sincere smile, eyeing both of the ladies that stood before her.
“Indeed, Lauren…” Zarinna managed to reply, “I’m guessing you’re here for the interview of guidance counselor applicants, right?”
“I am!” Lauren beamed, “And what about you? What are you doing here?” She queried, eyeing Zarinna from head to toe. Surely she’s not an employee here right? She hoped in silence.
“Ah, I teach here, Lauren.” Zarinna’s reply sent a wave of displeasure to Lauren’s being. What!?
“Oh,” Lauren breathed, “I don’t see you wearing the DepED uniform. Since when?”
“Since June. My uniform hasn’t been sewn yet that’s why,” Zarinna replied with a smile, “By the way, this is Gina Gacusan, one of the math teachers here too.” With this, Lauren reached out to meet the short-haired woman’s outstretched hand, pushing away the heaviness she felt as she heard the woman speak.
“It’s nice to meet you, Miss Lauren!” Gina greeted.
“Nice to meet you too Ma’am!” Lauren replied, taking in a breath as she took a step back. “Well! I best be going now, I still have a lot of paperwork to work on,”
“Alright, Lauren. Take care.”
“Have a wonderful day Ma’am Gina,” She smiled at the woman, “Zarinna,” The way she glanced towards Zarinna was nothing short of a glare, but at this point, she couldn’t care less. Zarinna nodded towards her and with this, Lauren swiftly turned away and walked out of the campus. Her chest heaved heavily with each step, frustration building up within her heart as she processed the information she received. Of all schools, Why here!?
Lauren released a heavy sigh, slowing down as she caught herself swimming in her own frustration again. Lord, you have to help me. She prayed in silence. Take this thing away…
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Zarinna hastened her steps as she reached the school gate, swift to open the guard’s office so she can register her time of departure from the school, as they all do. She had to get home early today, the thought of the papers waiting for her to be graded clouded her mind. She placed the sling bag upon the side table and walked towards the timecards. Zarinna pulled the jacket she wore closer to her body, sighing as she registered her time-out. A few moments and she heard the door click open. Lifting her gaze, a wave of apprehension engulfed her being. The sight of Lauren occupied her vision. It had been a week since she found out Lauren was accepted as an assistant counselor, and a feeling of discomfort never left her since.
