Tracy stood alone in the empty hallway, the echoes of Lucian's harsh words still ringing in her ears. She could feel the anger and hurt bubbling up inside of her like a volcano ready to erupt. How could he be so cruel, so heartless?
"Why does he have to bring up my past like that? It's none of his business," Tracy muttered to herself, her voice laced with bitterness. She felt the weight of his words pressing down on her, suffocating her with shame.
Her mind drifted back to the time she was forced to leave Wilmer Academy, the betrayal and loneliness she had felt when her own classmates turned against her. And now Lucian was using that against her, using it to hurt her just because she wanted to have a simple conversation.
But before Tracy could wallow in her thoughts any longer, Lucian appeared in front of her like a shadow, his presence looming over her. She took a step back, her heart racing with fear and anger at his sudden intrusion.
His voice was low and seductive, sending shivers down Tracy's spine. "I can make you forget about Shadley, Tracy. Just give me a chance," he whispered, his breath hot against her cheek.
Tracy felt a surge of conflicting emotions coursing through her. Part of her was repulsed by his audacity, by his attempt to manipulate her with his words. But another part of her, a small voice in the back of her mind, was tempted by the idea of escaping the pain and heartache that Shadley had brought into her life.
As she stood there, paralyzed by indecision, Tracy realized that she was trapped. Lucian had her cornered, both physically and emotionally. But deep down, she knew that she couldn't let him control her, couldn't let him dictate her choices.
With a sudden burst of courage, Tracy pushed past Lucian, her eyes blazing with defiance. She may have been cornered by him, but she refused to be a victim of his manipulation. She would stand strong, she would resist his advances, and she would prove that she was stronger than he could ever imagine.
"Tell me what do you like about him,"Lucian demanded.
"He's nice,he was there for me when others weren't and unlike someone he didn't use my past against me,"She answered sending a glare to him as she said the last part.
"Well my dearest Tracy I doubt that you can handle my niceness." Lucian said in a mocking tone. Tracy scoffed at his remarks ,she didn't want to waste her precious time on this unruly fellow. True,he said her life and took her on but that gives him no right to pry into her live,she thought.
"If you have nothing else to say,"She gave a slight bow,"I'll be on my room."She added before walking away in the direction of her room.
The sun was high in the sky as eight students stood on the field, ready to spar against each other. Four girls - Dianne, Daisy, Sharpay, Rebecca, and Erin - faced off against three boys - Vordon, Shadley, and Jason. The boys initially complained about the unfairness in numbers, but their teacher, Mr. Andrew, and the principal, Wilmer, insisted that they go through with it.
As the spar began, the boys quickly realized that the girls were not to be underestimated. Dianne showcased her swiftness, dodging every blow with grace and precision. Daisy, on the other hand, displayed incredible competence, landing powerful hits on her opponents.
After a fierce battle, the spar came to an end. Mr. Andrew and Principal Wilmer watched with keen interest as the students caught their breath. The principal's gaze lingered on his son, Shadley, who seemed oddly absentminded throughout the spar.
When the dust settled, Mr. Andrew commended Dianne for her exceptional performance and praised Daisy for her skill and determination. Principal Wilmer, however, couldn't shake off the concern for his son, wondering why Shadley seemed distracted during the spar. As the students dispersed, he made a mental note to have a talk with his son later that day.
Principal Wilmer sat at his desk, deep in thought after his conversation with Daisy. The revelation that a hypnotic compulsion had been placed on Shadley to make him forget about Tracy weighed heavily on his mind. He knew he needed to talk to Shadley about it as soon as possible to uncover the truth behind the flashes of blurred images and faint voices.
When Shadley entered the office, Principal Wilmer could sense the tension in the air. "Shadley, I need to speak with you about something important," he began, his voice grave. "Daisy informed me about certain... complications regarding your memory, and I think we need to address it."
Shadley's expression shifted from uncertainty to guardedness. He had a feeling that this conversation would be difficult, but he knew he needed to be honest with his father. After a moment of internal struggle, Shadley finally gathered the courage to speak up. "I've been experiencing flashes of blurred images and hearing faint voices that I can't quite grasp," he confessed, his voice filled with unease.
Principal Wilmer's heart sank as Shadley revealed his experiences. The alarm bells rang in his mind as the pieces of the puzzle began to fall into place. The idea that Shadley might discover the memories he wanted to hid from him was deeply troubling, and Principal Wilmer felt a surge of protectiveness towards his son.
"This could not be happening," he thought to himself, a mix of fear and determination coursing through his veins. The thought that the influence of Rebecca's compulsion on Shadley might not breaking was unsettling, but Principal Wilmer vowed to get to the bottom of it and ensure his son's well-being.
As he looked into Shadley's eyes, filled with vulnerability and confusion, Principal Wilmer knew that they were in for a challenging journey to uncover the truth behind the blurred images and faint voices. With a sense of urgency and resolve, he promised himself that he would do everything in his power to unravel the mystery and protect Shadley from any harm that may come their way.