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He picked up his novel clutched it to his sculpted torso – Uhm well I will Mrs. Lockhardt, (clears his throat) uhm I will just let you two ladies carry on…Uhm –excuse me, then he was off. Amanda gazed as he walked off “I tell you if I wasn’t madly in love with my husband….Mhmmm there is some cutie pie underneath that shy demeanor”
(Scuffing) Excuse me could you come back Amanda any time now would be nice, she looked at me then rolled her eyes!
Oh get over it ginger I did it for your own good…the way I see it I did you a favor.
I was not smiling and did not agree with her logic or theory at all, frowning “well if I recall…I didn’t ask you to Amanda, crossing my arms just a bit irritated. Tapping my Dior Pumps “I just think it could’ve been a little more casual. (Ugh) I gave up oh never mind I am done with this conversation…Bye Amanda I’ll see you tomorrow.
As I walked away I added “he can park somewhere else tomorrow then I slipped into my convertible and headed home as there peace and quiet awaits~
I was having such a wonderful dream while I slept, this morning I was being carried away into winds of delight and passion by my favorite fictional romance character Jean St. Pierre a Board executive who longed to experience a long lasting love. Naturally as I awoke he had placed a smile on my face, in the realm of my dreams I was loved. Then I had to awaken and come back to the life I had – single and disappointing elbows. The First lady of the United States had exquisite forearms and elbows, one - only hoped to achieve I thought hopelessly to myself.
Chapter four
I was immersed in the second release of an intriguing saga from one my all-time favorite authors Larissa Ione. I was lost in each page during my lunch as I was interrupted momentarily. “Ms. HollandBerry? I hope I am not disturbing you but we are the only professors in here right now. I wondered if I could join you” I exhaled I said as polite as possible sure why not while placing a page holder where I left off.
I mumbled underneath my breath not really in the social mood but sure bore me to death. “I am sorry were you saying something?” I cleared my throat, oh no uhm I was thinking about my next lecture – nothing, then I smiled to end the topic of conversation. Then he smiled and I must admit it was seductive and I briefly lost my focus in his smile for but a brief moment.
“So uhm I had an interesting first week, the kids are really warming up to me now, I think – as he pulled paper out of his hair.” I giggled, yes well they are bright pupils just do not show them fear, and they will eventually respect you. I remember my first class, I was very nervous…I thought I was going to collapse. I even walked out in the middle of a lecture to regroup.
The students were difficult and impatient, full of energy and a spirited bunch, I just wasn’t prepared for a bunch like that, & I am glad I was best friends with your replacement David McKinney he took me under his wing in the beginning of my career and I learned a lot. You know he was a teacher for four years in the urban school district in Detroit Michigan. He inspired me to really commit to my passion to broaden the minds of children and future generations.
“Oh I can relate my mentor spent five years educating poverty stricken families and children in Malaysia. I went pack backing through Africa and Antarctica for two years. Well two years in Antarctica & six months in North Africa, I always had a desire to help develop minds. Encourage youth to go after their ambitions, you know? It’s wonderful how their minds can create wonderful ideas… outlooks on life.”
I nodded, so you did this while modeling for magazines I suppose? – The other staff members gush about that part of your past …repeatedly. He leaned forward “well no I was young perhaps between the age 15 to the time I was 20 years old is when I had a modeling career if that’s what it was, for me it was a boring pointless job that I was forced into by my parents. Becoming a college instructor was not their ideal hope for me while I was growing up I assure you.”
So he was surprisingly educated and bright after all, hmmph I thought – well at least the students will have sufficient instruction, he may do well after all behind Mr. McKinney. I glanced over at the wall clock and I realized it was time I return to my class. I need to head back Mr. Lachlan, enjoy the rest of your day…and I rushed out the faculty room.
Ms. HollandBerry
So class – let’s begin our Quiz …yes a surprise quiz…I thrive on this, making your lives difficult & you sweat are perks of the job I said sarcastically. The quiz shall commence as I looked at my watch right about now. I picked them up from my desk and begun to hand them out, I know you were not expecting one today but I want you all to begin to prepare yourself for the unexpected. By studying the next chapter you will not fear a quiz even if it’s scheduled, you have the last 45 mins of class to complete it and once you are finished you may be dismissed & I will see you tomorrow.
You may Begin-
While grading my quizzes in my home office that evening I was delighted that this time my students’ scores had improved. This was so rewarding to me that they were retaining more and more valuable information on how to become outstanding individuals. Not one failing grade this time, I was so proud to be there instructor… I sipped on my glass of wine that I placed on the desk and placed the papers into my brief case. I had an hour to go before Vikings comes on the history channel so I wandered through some channels and landed on Lifetime while I wait comfy underneath the new Egyptian cotton sheet set I had just purchased on HSN, I am writing my review once I determine if they are fabulous after being washed twenty times thinking to myself as I smiled taking a hand and rubbing the top of my comforter.
Final Chapter
While passing out the graded work to the students the next day, my class was interrupted by Mr. Lachlan tapping on the door.
At first I tried to ignore the tapping and continue today’s lecture, still he was persistent, I placed our curriculum on the desk frustrated. Bethany – take over I will be right back and class continue…
I stepped out “Mister Lachlan sir, I am in the middle of a lecture sir do you mind? “ I know I sincerely apologize Ms. HollandBerry but there is a situation in my classroom and I need some help. I shrugged this is why we have security, Alert Mr. Buckland immediately now if you please, as I spun around to return to my class. He insisted; “please wait I just think you should come and – just assist please. (Ugh-Scuffing) Alright – Alright let’s make this quick, so I followed him to his class and I opened the doors. He most certainly needed some kind of assistance that was for sure, there were doves everywhere. I was applaud at the lack of control in this room, so I took the upper hand (clearing my throat) and then I picked up the phone and called for animal control to correct the situation.
While animal control was on their way I wanted to regain the student’s attention so I tapped a ruler against the desk. Mr. Lachlan rose his voice “class- class…Students.
I struck the desk until the ruler snapped in half and now I had the attention of everyone in the room, now! – I will not tolerate this chaos…I want a line up immediately outside in the hall in five minutes & I will be taking attendance should you not be in that line automatic detention and a phone call to your parents from myself. The five minutes to make that line starts… now, the students rushed out the class room.
Blowing feathers off my Dior suit, I walked out the door behind Mr. Lachlan handed him the attendance sheet and instructed “as you go down the list if you should find anyone missing act accordingly am I clear.” He nervously laughed, yes- ma’am…“now be creative with the rest of your lecture today.” I excused myself and went back to my own class which was just as it should be well mannered and following their lecture (Ahh) splendid – Order.
Ginger HollandBerry
Today was an eventful day indeed I am sure it will be an interesting story to tell, just how all those doves managed to be in that classroom will be intriguing. Today had been a long and eventful day to say the least, I was completely exhausted. So I simply cancelled my bli
nd date … again for the third time.
On such a respectable honorable Judge Newton who really was nice to look at from physical appearance. Shortly after, my home phone starting ringing the automated voice id notified me of exactly who it was, I didn’t need much help on that I knew I was going to get a call from Amanda about this. So I picked up “Yes, Amanda… Her voice was shrieking “How could you do it Ginger huh … you brushed off the judge for a third time! (Sucking her teeth)
I mean you told me he was appealing- what went wrong now? (Sighing) I had a rough day and I just was kind of burnt out, the charades with Mr. Lachlan’s class & - (She immediately Interrupted) Wait you had an encounter with Uriah, oh I retract my statement …so what happened? Suddenly she was more concerned of the events at our job than Mr. Newton’s Pride.
I giggled well nothing he just needed my help today that’s all, his class was overrun by doves and he had no clue how to get a hold of the situation frankly. I was reluctant to assist at first, I mean he did interrupt my class but he insisted I come with him so… “Oh – well you saved the day…that a girl, now did you accidentally fall into his masculine arms? I hate to be the barrier of bad news but no. I have a job to do Amanda, educating the youth of our country’s future was much more important.
There was silence and utter disappointment in her voice, “Ginger I know you expect things to happen in a certain way, but I really hope you consider the pros and cons here. I think you are way too conformed about things love is not something that can be restricted and formed into when and where you decide it should become.” I am not trying to dictate love, I am merely trying to set a standard. (Scuffing) Yeah hmmm lower them honey”, she said mocking me.
Good night Amanda see you at work tomorrow? – “Al-right good night I will think of something to keep Judge newton in the prospect pool, Ginger could you please promise me you will be Open – Available…Please.” I mumbled ….mhmmm – mmmmhmmm gotta go now.
Holland Berry
While heading into my class on an early Wednesday morning poised to meet the challenge that lay ahead of me, Amanda rushed over with such a gleaming expression on her face. “So tonight I have arranged a simple gathering… a double date and you are coming.
I already checked your schedule tonight you’re free and I know this will be perfect. I will not accept no for an answer…any resistance is futile so smile and wear a cocktail dress, oh and I will be by to pick you up 8:30 sharp this evening. She giggled; it’s going to be fantastic – smiling from ear to ear.
I couldn’t believe she had done this on a school night … what was I going to say to her – she was already picking out the venue of my wedding reception in her mind. I had to go to work so I didn’t try to object to this and simply nodded.
“Ms. Hollandberry, Can we have a speaker attend our class next week?” I looked over some papers at my desk “uhm well what type of speaker Ms. Brittany. “ Well I think a motivational speaker could be a nice addition, I could also create an article in the school column I am chairman of Our University’s Spirit Club.
HollandBerry
I placed my hands on my hips and pondered the idea as Brittany suddenly noticed Mr. Lachlan waltzing back and forth in front of the class door. However she did not notice Mr. Apollo who in the distance had been gazing at Ginger for some time.
He could rather I suppose be easily missed behind Mr. Lachlan whom was slightly taller. She suddenly giggled and I oddly took notice “I am sorry what seems to be so funny Ms. Brittany, She immediately cleared her throat “Uhm –nothing ma’am it’s just looked hilarious to watch Mr. Lachlan as she pointed in the direction of the classroom entrance.
So I spun around & there Mr. Lachlan was still pacing the hall and then he scuffed and left. I leaned up against the entrance of my class room to watch him turn the hall, that was weird I said then giving her my decision to the idea of a motivational speaker. “Brittany I suppose we can have a guest speaker during our spoken word group, please submit details the date you would like to put this together & such tomorrow and I will bring it to the attention of the dean for approval.”
Galvinstone Academy
Still as Ms. Hollandberry began walking down the hall headed out the faculty exit, there Apollo stood day dreaming as she walked down the hall. Her silky copper red hair floating in the air as she made her way to her vehicle, he quickly leaned up against a locker trying to talk his self out of believing she would ever notice him one day.
So he begun to walk back towards his class and decided he should take the long way home today & spend time at a favorite spot of his near a pond where he occasionally would come to write of his love for her. It was serene and relaxing and there he could express how he truly felt about Ginger HollandBerry. The woman of his dreams and his nightmares. Her beauty and essence stalking him daily almost compelling him to reveal his deepest desires and eternal craving to have her in his arms.
HollandBerry
“Lips of honey – skin of warm Sugar, a phoenix in the moonlight soaring the skies of my dreams and Fantasies” – writing his deepest hidden thoughts in his journal)
As he had done before he wrote placing his affection for her in yet another poem he had filled at least two notebooks by now. Apollo had kept his feelings in the dark for her for the past year and a half, keeping his distance as to not make the mistake of his eyes revealing the confessions of his heart.
Other opportunities with numerous women had presented themselves as the time passed still he remained convinced even obsessed with the possibility that could arise. Yet every day he stole away a moment to look upon her from a distance and dream of caressing her face under the moon or holding her close one sunrise. Nestling his face into her cinnamon copper red loose curls and becoming intoxicated from the aroma of her hair.
To Be Continued…
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Apollo Arise-
Apollo is eager to win the heart of Ginger Hollandberry, despite the arrival of Mr. Lachlan and his plot to have her for himself. However the odds may not turn out to be in his favor nor a brief chance to create an opportunity to charm Ginger. As the entire Faculty will be subject to random interrogations from (FBI) Agent Collin Stephen Mills that can be conducted at his discretion. Which are in correspondence to Gavinstone Academy’s Dean Jude Gregory Hall who is being investigated for Conspiracy and Racketeering.