Archie walked through the tall glass doors of the consortium, it was a public holiday so the place was quieter than usual. People around him turned their heads, whispering and glancing his way, clearly curious about the newcomer.A man walked in his direction, one he quickly recognized. He was dressed in a dark suit."Morning," Simon said, giving Archie a friendly nod. "Follow me, please."Archie cocked a brow but responded with a nod then followed him toward the elevator. The ride up to the top floor felt longer than it was. Once they reached the top floor, Simon gestured toward a set of double doors. "This is where we'll start."Archie stepped out into the corridor, looking around at the various rooms and departments. "So, what does each department here do?"Simon began to walk him through the area. "On this floor, we have the administrative offices and the planning rooms. Over here, we handle strategic development and external relations. This site is for internal communication and

Bailey took a deep breath as she pushed open the heavy doors of the school. The hallway buzzed with the usual chatter rolling off the walls as the lockers clanged open and shut, laughter echoing everywhere. She tugged at the hem of her skirt, an unconscious gesture she did whenever she felt the stares. And she felt them today, more than usual. Eyes followed her as she walked, whispers and snickers directed towards her. Normally, she’d shrug it off. She’d been the subject of gossip for as long as she could remember. It came with the territory of dating Archie Blackwood, the school's golden boy. But today felt different. Bailey squared her shoulders and marched down the hallway, she wanted to get to the class quickly and rest her head. She wasn’t healed fully, and she was supposed to be resting at home. But missing school for a week and more wasn’t good for a scholarship. She used her hair to cover the better part of her face as she spotted them. Lily, Taylor, and Ann—the school's sel

Marshall walked into the school building briskly. Most of the students were still working around. The canteen looked busy. They were probably on their lunch break.His eyes roamed the place and he tucked his hands into his pocket and beckoned on a student."Good afternoon sir," The student greeted and Marshall gave a nod with a small smile. This man was the most prominent man in the city so it was an honor. "Where's the location of the Principal's office?" He asked. The student stared at him silently for a few seconds before pointing in the direction of the staff block."Just right there. The first office after you take a left" He described. Marshall nodded and thanked him before going in the direction he was being pointed to.The principal's name was written in big bold letters and pasted on the door. He did not need to search anymore.Knocking on the door, he waited for a response before pushing the door open and stepping in. The few times he'd visited Archie in this school, he had

The principal took a look at the two boys who had been fighting a few hours ago and was pissed at their display of madness. There was no way in the world that he was going to support such foolery."Master Tommy and Master Archie, what can you say concerning your actions?" He began.Both boys glared at him for the longest twenty seconds of his life before finally speaking up. Archie went first. He was happy to have won Tommy at this game but he still wanted to gloat. "He started it first. I'm tired of giving him too much audience." He replied and was saddled with a blank stare. The principal was afraid for his job. It would only take the Mayor one call to get him removed or worse demoted after all his years of genuine service to the academic world."I don't think you understand what you're doing. If you did, I'm sure that you would continue all this nonsense. Have you ever taken time to consider that you're no longer kids? You're getting older daily and you're supposed to become a ro

"Come with me," Archie said, grasping Bailey's hand. He slung the strap of his bookbag over his shoulder and she grabbed hers, hurrying to keep up with his quick steps. "What's going on?" She asked, looking up at him. "Jones asked to see me," Archie said, not bothering to look at her. "Jones?" She asked and a look of realization hit her. "Oh, you mean our principal," she said and he nodded. "But he didn't call for you with the intercom," she said, looking at him with a confused expression. "Miss Rose sent me a text," he replied and Bailey went silent. She felt a small pinch of jealousy pinch her in the chest. Why was he texting Miss Rose? Why did he even have her number? She knew it was ridiculous to think in the manner she was doing but she could not help it. It was fine as long as she was not voicing it out or making a big deal from it. She nodded and looked at Jones' door as they approached it. "What does he want to see you for?" She asked and he shook his head. "I wish I knew,"