Chapter 11 is up! Thank you all my reviewers for the previous chapter. I really took time to read them. However, due to my busy schedule, I could not reply to almost all of you. I am sooo sorry but my exams are coming, I just don't have the time.
Chapter 11:
Caitlyn, Ella and the other 17 6B girls tiptoed to the head mistresses bedroom, not wanting to wake anyone in Alfea College up. When they got there, Ella raped on the door as loudly as she dared. Minutes later, a sleepy face of Miss Fleming appeared at the door.
"Girls? Why are you still awake this late?" She inquired, glancing at each girl in turn, a puzzled look written on her face. "This is important Miss Fleming. Can we talk?" Caitlyn spoke for the entire group, her eyes filled with sadness like everyone else.
Miss Fleming hesitated, but after seeing their worried and sad looks, gave in and told all of them to come in. As each 6B girl went through the door, Miss Fleming counted them. That is weird, where is the 20th member of 6B? She thought, taking a quick look around the room. She knew who was missing.
"Please, take a seat girls." Miss Fleming said, retying her long brown hair. The 6B girls sat down on couches and some on the carpet. Miss Fleming took a chair over and sat down.
"Jenna, where is Mitchie?" Miss Fleming asked after a minute of silence. "That's what we are here for Miss Fleming. Mitchie has run away." Ella answered for Jenna, who strangely enough, didn't know what to say.
A flash of anger went thought Miss Fleming, but it was quickly replaced by a concerned one. "What? And in this storm? How could you let her?" She exclaimed, gesturing at the window, where the steady beats of the rain patted against the glass frames.
"We didn't Miss Fleming. She ran off before we got up." Alexia said softly, already tearing up at the thought of her good friend. Miss Fleming looked directly at Caitlyn and Ella, knowing that only Mitchie's best friends would know exactly what was going on.
Ella shrugged and turned to look at Caitlyn, who said nothing but handed Miss Fleming the letter Mitchie had left behind. The headmistress scanned the letter before giving it back to Caitlyn. "That girl... I should have known." She muttered under her breath.
"Can you do something Miss Fleming?" Brynn pleaded, a tear escaping from her eyes. The rest of the girls agreed, not wanting anything to happen to Mitchie. The headmistress sighed. "What do you want me to do girls?" She queried, even though she had an idea on what it was.
"We want to head out to look for Mitchie." Ella said firmly, her face full of determination and hope. Miss Fleming looked at Ella to each girl. "I understand what you want to do to help Mitchie girls, but you need your rest and technically be breaking school rules." The headmistress said as gently as possible, not wanting to hurt anyone's feelings.
Unfortunately, most of them looked as if they could kill someone. "But we care more about Mitchie than our rest." Priya protested, obviously not backing down. Others also looked the same.
Miss Fleming thought about it for a while. Finally, sighing she nodded her head and said. "I think I can make an acceptation to this." Miss Fleming winced when the girls cheered and hi-five one another. "But there are a few conditions." She continued and made a gestured for silence.
"Only 10 of you are allowed to go. The rest of you stay behind and cover for all the others. I will tell Miss Jenks about this." The headmistress announced to the 19 girls before her.
Groans were heard all around the room. How were the 6B girls going to choose 10 girls out of 19? But Miss Fleming had already an idea in her mind. "We are going to need people who can act well back here. They can cover things more smoothly. And all the quick witted ones can go on this trip." Miss Fleming informed the group.
With the idea in their minds, the 19 6B girls quickly splitted themselves into two groups. The 9 of them who were staying were: Lani, Brynn, Natalie, Wilma, Priya, Darrell, Sally, Liana and Valerie.
The other 10 girls were: Caitlyn, Ella, Jenna, Alexia, Chelsea, Gaby, Tori, Malory, Felicity and Alyssa. While the 6B girls were choosing, the headmistress was writing a note.
The two groups moved to different parts of the headmistress's bedroom. Miss Fleming first addressed to the group which was staying. "Lani, Brynn. Since you are the best actresses, please help to ensure that as few people as possible know about this." She ordered.
Lani and Brynn nodded their heads in unison. "Alright then, the 9 of you go to bed. I will contact the common room phone if we find Mitchie. But please Wilma, give this to Miss Jenks." Miss Fleming handed the note to Wilma and the 9 6B girls went back to their dorm rooms.
Miss Fleming focused her attention on the remaining girls in front of her. "Remember girls, this is a dangerous assignment. So be as careful as you can." She paused to inhale then continued what she wanted to say.
"Meet me at the first floor in 20 minutes. Bring along everything you need." The headmistress instructed and dismissed the girls. Caitlyn felt relieved upon hearing that Miss Fleming was coming with them. At least there is an adult to guide them.
Nearly 25 minutes later, the group of 10 girls and Miss Fleming stood at the first floor, checking to make sure they have gotten everything that is required or may be needed. The other 9 6B girls stood behind them, most of them with a spark of hope in their eyes as they watched their friends.
The last bag was finally checked and the group was ready to set off. "Stay safe everyone." Lani whispered to Caitlyn, giving her a hug. "Good luck guys. We will be waiting for your return." Natalie added.
"Remember to call us when you find Mitchie Miss Fleming." Sally reminded the headmistress.
"I will girls. Now go back to bed, it is still very early." Miss Fleming told them reassuringly, pointing at the clock on the wall which read 2.41am. The 9 girls nodded but insisted on seeing the rest off first.
"See you soon!" The 10 girls in the group chorused and waved goodbye to their friends. Miss Fleming swiped her card on the scanner and pushed the main door open.
The group of 11 people stepped outside, quickly opening their umbrellas. The downpour was still going strong. Who knows how long it would rain.
The rest of the 6B girls who were staying behind sighed as their friends and headmistress disappeared from view. Mitchie, everyone, please stay safe. Liana preyed before walking up the staircase back to her dorm room. There was a higher chase that Mitchie would be alright now that there is a search party.
With Mitchie:
It has been a couple of hours since Mitchie's last break at the shelter. The 18 year old was extremely tired as walking in the dark gets her to nowhere. Mitchie was not so lucky this time round. She still could not find any shelter to take a break.
"AhChoooo!" Mitchie's loud sneeze rang in the air, but was cover by the howling of the wind and the beating of the rain onto the ground. She was shivering with cold and anxiousness. All Mitchie wanted to do now was to head back to Alfea College and dry herself.
Mitchie sniffed and sighed loudly. It was a mistake heading out at the dead of the night, especially in the downpour. She didn't know all the drama would end. Mitchie's thoughts were all jumbled up and she couldn't think clearly and didn't know what she should do.
She could only make up her mind on one thing. She had to get out of the rain quickly.
However, it was easier said then done. Mitchie could barely see what was in front of her and she was getting super exhausted. Getting up at midnight meant she had very little sleep. Also, her backpack was drenched and the water in it increased the weight of the bag.
"It would take hours before the day again." Mitchie muttered angrily, groping around in the darkness, looking just for a place or something to sit down on. The 18 year old's lips were blue with coldness and her face was pale white.
Oh, what Mitchie would do to rewind time and make sure she was not stubborn enough to go out. She had no idea if she had reached the next town yet, everything looked the same to her.
Because of the rain and the darkness, Mitchie suddenly tripped on a large log. She rolled for a shot distance before stopping. Mitchie felt a pain shot up her ankle and winced. She grasped on a nearby post and tried to pull herself up but failed miserably. She had twisted her ankle and couldn't walk.
Hot tears burned in Mitchie's eyes as she took in what was going on, one hand grabbing on her twisted right ankle. Hopefully, someone would find her. But who would be out in the rain at 3.30am in the morning?
Out of a sudden, Mitchie felt as if her brain was trying to get itself out. Her head was throbbing and her forehead was burning hot. "No! Not now..." Mitchie said to herself she grabbed on to the nearby post to stabilize herself. She couldn't get sick now; she needed to pull herself together.
Mitchie felt a little better but her head still felt like exploding. "I am so sorry everyone." Mitchie muttered weakly, pushing the heavy backpack onto the wet ground.
That was Mitchie's last words before she closed her eyes and crumpled onto the ground in a heap, unconscious.
With Miss Fleming and the 10 6B girls:
The group of 11 people left Alfea College awhile ago in the storm that had decreased a little. They had hiked in the rain for about an hour, Miss Fleming's sturdy figure guiding the group. She had made the girls hold on to one another's shoulders so that they would not get lost that easily.
Caitlyn was right behind Miss Fleming, a train of 9 6B girls behind her. They all had brought along torches, food, water, cell phones and other stuff in case they got separated from the group.
Ella was behind Caitlyn, her hands firmly placed on Caitlyn's shoulders. The 18 year old was scanning around nervously but determinedly. She wanted to make sure that her friend was not around that area before moving on.
Occasionally, the group would past by a street lamp and it would be clearer for them to look at them surroundings. But most of the time, they were walking in almost pure darkness.
Alexia sighed as she looked at the 'train' in front of her. She was standing at the back of the group and was supposed to double check the surroundings before moving on. Out of the corner of her eye, she spotted a very familiar item and shouted to the group to stop.
The very familiar item was lying on the wet ground. The group surrounded Alexia as she picked the item up.
It was a teddy bear watch, belonging to Mitchie. Malory had gave it to her for a birthday gift the year before and Mitchie went nowhere without it. The group just stood there, staring at the item. Only 1 thought was going through their minds.
Was Mitchie close by?
Finally, I have finished writing this chapter! I am sooo sorry I took so long! I was super busy all week and couldn't squeeze much time in. Anyways, my exams will be the next 2 weeks from now and I am afraid I won't be able to update very often. But I will still try my very best!
Hope you enjoyed the chapter and read and review!
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