The Black Card System

Chapter Hundred And Twenty Nine

She stopped, and turned as they passed her by slowly. Charles, who was looking around at the extravagant lights used on the ceiling, happened to turn, and caught sight of Mrs. Lincoln staring at him.

She squinted her eyes further, but he turned his face away slowly.

“Sorry, Simon. I need to use the restroom.” He lied, looking around frantically.

“Do you really need to go? Let's make it back to the lawn first. The restroom is a little far away from here. I would not like to return.”

“Then, when do I get to use the restroom? When? If we go back to the lawn, then the restroom would become even farther. Do I really have to wait? It's killing me like crazy. I have to go.” He whispered, holding on to Simon's arm.

“Are you serious? Why didn't you know you wanted to use the restroom when we were walking past it?” Simon snapped, jerking Charles' hands off him.

“I didn't know it was a restroom.” Charles snapped back, and Simon glared at him.

“Follow me.” He said, and turned around, grumbling.