A/N: Dialogue from this chapter from the scenes in loving Annabelle where they discussed the Rilke poem and in Mother Immaculata's office.
Chapter 10 Intrigued and Out of Control
"Now you feel how nothing clings to you. Your vast shell reached into endless space, and there the rich, thick fluids rise and flow. Illuminated in your infinite peace, a billion stars go spinning through the night. Blazing high above your head. But in yours the presence that will be when all the stars are dead." Simone recited to the class and asked, " When Rilke says, 'your vast shell reaches into endless space, and there the rich, thick fluids rise and flow.' what was he talking about?"
I think he's talking about sex." Annabelle dead panned while some of the girls in her class started snickering.
"What would make you think that?" Simone asked frowning at her student.
"Your vast shell reaches into endless space. It sounds like the metaphor for the body as it orgasms. And 'endless space' could represent the infinite possibilities that open for you when you climax. And 'thick fluids', well that's kind of obvious. I think Rilke is implying that sex and love can merge together, especially good sex." Annabelle explained with a smirk while several girls laughed.
"Well that was illuminating!" Sam snickered causing everyone to start laughing again.
Simone took off her glasses and shook her head at the juvenile delinquents in her class. She was about to say something when the bell rang and everyone got up to leave. Clearing her throat she said, "Annabelle, I'd like to speak with you. Look, I respect my students, and I encourage you all to have your own opinions.."
"But?" Annabelle interrupted still smirking.
"But I can't help thinking that you were trying to get a rise out of me." Simone continued with a frown on her face.
"And why would that?" Annabelle asked stepping closer to Simone.
"Perhaps to get attention." Simone replied shifting her position on the desk.
"Or perhaps I'm intrigued." Annabelle offered stepping even closer to Simone.
"Intrigued by what?" Simone asked realizing she was caught.
"By you." Annabelle grinned looking Simone in the eye.
"I'd appreciate it if you'd be more appropriate with your comments in my class." Simone said clearing her throat.
Annabelle nodded and smirked again before walking out of the classroom. Simone could feel her temperature rise just a bit at the amount of improper flirting that just went on. Clearing her throat again, she made her way to building one for lunch.
"Miss Bradley, Mother Immaculata wants to see you." the receptionist informed her as she walked in.
Simone sighed and made her way to Mother Immaculata's office. She let herself in and saw that the other woman was on the phone.
"Yes. Yes I understand." She was saying while motioning for Simone to come in and sit down. "Yes ma'am. Yes. No, I assure you that everything is under control. Thank you." she added hanging up the phone.
"Whew!" Mother Immaculata exclaimed taking off her glasses. "We need to have a serious talk about Annabelle Tillman. I have gotten several calls from the other girls mother's complaining about her." she continued clasping her hands in front of her.
"She is out of control a times." Simone agreed crossing her legs and sitting up in her chair.
"I put her in dorm five so you could control her. Mother Immaculata said looking at Simone sternly.
"I can't control her. I think you should move her to another dorm." Simone stated for more than one reason.
"No. I put her in your dorm so you could control her. It shouldn't be so hard. I was able to control you." Mother Immaculata reminded her of the years she was oppressed under her watchful gaze.
"Yes ma'am." Simone nodded and excused herself. "Fuck! Now what am I going to do?" she said to herself as she left the office.