Ninth

"Are we complete?" Tamitha asked the moment she arrived at their meeting room. Their Vice President nodded as an answer. "Let's start then. How's your research?" Tamitha proceeded while looking around, checking if everyone's present already. There are about 10 officers and more here right now discussing the theme and the programs for their foundation day.

They started sharing their ideas, one suggested having a fairy-tale theme, others suggested a mythical theme, however, most of the members disagreed with that theme since it's already used by the previous student government council. Tamitha gave her suggestion, which is the detective theme. After more discussion, they were down to two options. The fairy-tale theme and the detective theme.

"All right, let's have our voting, Preston, you lead the voting," Tamitha ordered to their secretary. The lad gladly obliged and written the two options on the board before casting the votes. "Who's in favor of the fairy-tale theme?" Most of the girls in the room raised their hands because they wanted to dress up like a fairy for the foundation day, however the left members automatically voted the other option because some group organization already planned something out related to that theme plus, it's something new and interesting.

"I guess that settles everything," Tamitha announced. They got right into planning for the activities and programs for the upcoming foundation. "By the way, Farah, how much was the budget headmaster given us?" She asked their Treasurer. "The budget allotted for this foundation is about $2,300. He specifically told me that, that money is respectably for the stalls, and other equipment we will be renting. As for the construction of the stages, celebrity guests, and other things needed, the school will be the one to provide it."

"All right, thank you. Heath, you're in-charge for the arrangement of the programs. Contact all the people you need to contact." She once again ordered, this time to his Vice President. "I'll be leading the arrangement of our council's booth."

Tamitha wanted everything organized and cleared to avoid miscommunication. She may sound bossy to others, however for her team, they appreciate Tamitha's dedication and passion for her work. She once stated that, "Working hard to lead your people produces more moral leaders." Making the entire council respect her more.

"Also, I want everything recorded, all right? Make sure to document the progress."

"Tammy, do you want us to summarize everything before ending the meeting?" Heath suggested and Tamitha agreed with that.

"Okay, I'll start," Heath begins. He started giving suggestions about the flow of the programs. Tamitha liked Heath's idea. However, some points needed some improvements which Tamitha gladly gave some incites. Next, the group organization president's shared their ideas for their booths as well.

"The Theater group will perform a play on the last day of the foundation week. We agreed to do a full-length play of Sherlock Holmes; perfect for the theme."

"The Sports group agreed to open up a booth to teach self-defense."

"The Eureka group will collaborate with you guys in creating an escape room."

"The Photography group will create a red room booth for developing photos. Aside from that, we will document the foundation week too."

"The Cheerleading group will open a movie booth."

"The Publication group will open a jail booth."

Several clubs later, Tamitha can't help but feel proud and excited about this. They finalized some ideas once more after deciding to call it a day. "Thank you so much for your cooperation. I hope this would be a success. Please don't hesitate to call or message me if you have any inquiries. That would be all. You can go now." Her team bid her goodbye while Tamitha stayed for a while to complete the design of the escape room and the stage they will be using.

Around 9 pm she headed to her dorm already, Pearl kept bothering her to go home already leaving her no choice but to follow her best friend. On her way, she would pass through the university's parking lot. While strolling she noticed someone familiar making her stopped from walking and creased her forehead getting curious. Without thinking, she silently creeped unto that person. The moment she saw the face, she suddenly got intrigued. 'Where the hell are you going at this hour?' She whispered.

She's hid beside the car parked in the area near the guy, being careful with her action. The guy entered his car making Tamitha panicked thinking how she could follow this person without being caught. She then remembered her invention. She removed her earrings, went to a good position and threw it in the trunk. She didn't know that her invention will be this handy. That earring is a magnetic tracking device connected to her phone and car. She saw the car rushed; she headed back to her dorm first and got her car keys.

"You're going out again?" Pearl asked when she saw she's in a hurry. "I'll just buy something. Be right back!" She shouted before running back to the parking lot. She successfully connected the tracking device to her car, revealing the guy's location. "I'll know your secrets, Pollux." She whispered.

Tamitha caught up. Thanks to her tracking device, however, they've been going circles for a while now, she got no idea where the hell is he going. After some time, Pollux turns his direction to a well-known shopping mall in their area. Tamitha immediately creased her forehead, confused about what's Pollux up to. 'Did I just waste my time following him here?'

Tamitha instantly regretted following him here, suddenly thinking that the lad would probably just go shopping or go on a date. "Stupid Tamitha, what were you even thinking!" She argued to herself.

She saw Pollux parked his car into an open space. She did the same thing too, just a couple of cars away from him to avoid being noticed. She waited for a good minute or two before stepping out of her car. She silently followed him with an equal distance so she would not get caught. She would hide from building from time to time to so no one would find her creepy. The lad kept walking until she saw Pollux finally stopped, but now talking to an unknown person, she's having a hard time hearing their conversation as she tried to look for a near hiding place to eavesdrop. She slowly walks towards a good hiding spot, hiding her face so that Pollux would not notice her. She knew this is so wrong but she couldn't care less anymore, all she needed now is an answer.

"What brings you here, mate?" She hears the unknown person asked.

"I badly need help. I need some information about the mishap going on right now in the Mountain." The statement made Tamitha creased her forehead once again. 'What does he mean by that? What mountain?'

She's caught up by that thought, making her not notice that the guy she's following was already out of her sight. 'What the hell?! Where did they go?' She whispered while looking around, trying to find Pollux in the crowd. She started scouting all the possible places they could have gone, she's been running and walking around the place for a good amount of time now but still she can't locate him.

She's frustrated with herself for getting distracted, but she won't give up easily. She tried her best, locating Pollux once more; she started looking in places again, but there's no luck she still can't find the lad. Accepting defeat, she headed back to her car and wait for Pollux there.

On her way back, a familiar back greeted her. She instantly hid into the walls while looking at Pollux's direction. 'Got you.'

"Still not tired of following me?" Pollux stated. That sent shiver to Tamitha's spine. She suddenly can't move. 'H-How? How did he know?' She thought once more. She doesn't know what she'll do anymore. 'Should I reveal myself? What should I do?!' She panicked. As soon as she's about to go out from her hiding spot an unfamiliar guy revealed himself. The shock was apparent to Tamitha's face knowing that she's not the only one following Pollux around. She kept herself hidden and just listened to their conversation.

"I'm not even surprised that you notice." The mysterious guy laughed. Tamitha got goosebumps with that laugh.

"What do you want, Vex?" Pollux replied coldly. "You're no fun, why don't we catch up first? Who's that pretty girl following you around too?" Tamitha suppressed her breath while holding to her chest, knowing that she's already caught red-handed. She tried her hardest not to be noticeable from her hiding place and kept her mouth shut.

"Fuck off. What do you want?" Pollux's tone became more serious and colder than ever, making Tamitha shivered more just by hearing him.

"Woah, easy bro! Boss just wanted me to send a message..."

"You're dead."

Tamitha got scared hearing that statement, making her jumped out from her hiding place, and looked at Pollux's direction. However, she's not expecting what she's seeing right now. The unknown guy is already on the floor, as if sleeping soundly.

"Not when you're dead first," Pollux stated cooly. Pollux statement shocked Tamitha more leaving her mouth agape getting scared and confused to what is going on. "W-What did you do?" She asked the moment she saw Pollux approaching her. She took a step backward with a teary eyed looking at Pollux. "Don't worry, he's not dead... yet." She saw Pollux smirked, sending shivers to her spine once more. "W-What? W-What do you mean by t-that?"

Pollux leveled his gaze with Tamitha's, while his hands are in his pockets and coldly stated, "That's none of your business. Let's go." Pollux grabs Tamitha's arm and runs away from the place.

Tamitha was once again falling into a very complicated situation and running away hand in hand with Pollux.