Andriana Belle Decker known as Asli Warren. A wife to Victor Gibson. The next day she didn't get a ride with Gibson until Doctor Craig left for California.
Everything was under Gibson's plans to make Belle safer and she didn't run away.
Sometimes Gibson is kinda a bit jealous of Doctor Craig because his wife is always spending her time with him compared to her own husband.
Never ever has Gibson seen her smile since he took her. Never he saw how happy she was with Doctor Craig beside her. She is smiling and suddenly forgets that she was actually abducted.
But then. Those happy times she had with Doctor Craig will end this week. He will leave.
Doctor Craig asks Gibson if he can stay for a while until Belle feels comfortable with her new life that she had built with Gibson. All Doctor Craig wants is to see Belle happy before he leaves.
That's all he asked from Gibson.
A loud, belching and turning heads as Doctor Craig parks, mortified. All eyes are on Belle as she climbs out of Doctor Craig's car and steps in a puddle.
Soaking her sneakers. She blinks toward school and growls as her sneakers soak. This is it.
"Belle?" She turns to Doctor Craig. "Gibson asked me to pick you up after school. He got another extra class for his student today. Is that okay with you?"
"Did I ever care if he had another extra class or not!"
Doctor Craig smiles, "He's your husband. You married him".
"Eeesh! over my dead body". She took a step. "I'll see you later".
With Doctor Craig nodding his head, Belle walks through the crowd of students. Most of them say 'Hi' and most of them are not. They're all talking about her as a new girl in town and handsome closer cousin.
"So what are you eh?" approach a girl student to Doctor Craig's car. He smiled. "Lovers?"
"Sister. My sister". he said "If you behave that is not a problem. If I find out you are a big trouble girl".
The girl smiled seductively, "I'll tell you what. Since you are handsome and charming I get what I want".
"You get what you want that you requested me to sleep with you by any chance?''
The girl nodded yes, he spoke. "I understand. I don't like to hurt innocent girls like you or others. You have a bright future ahead, use it well and someday you will meet a guy who really loves you just not for a sex".
Doctor Craig then drives the car. The girl is melting his words. She watches him leave. "What a beautiful man!"
From the window upstairs, Gibson saw Belle with Craig until he left the ground. Now she's alone as she walks through the students entering the building.
He knew they talked about her. He hated that, he hated them talking about his wife. New girl in town.
He wants to kill them all. "Warren?" he looked over his shoulder. "I brought you coffee".
"Thank you". Gibson reaches for the cup and drinks it. "Delicious".
"Was I or she is...?"
Brad Houston, a P.E teacher, dragged the chair and sat. He points at the ballet teacher's female name, Veronica Bilson. Whom staring at Gibson from the back.
She is beautiful. But never compared how beautiful Belle is to him. His wife.
"Veronica". said Houston. Gibson didn't look at her at all. "Why is she suddenly so attractive to you?"
Gibson shrugged as his eyes stuck on the window eyeing the view. Not bother. "I am single and never she stares at me like that as she looks at you".
"Wasn't my fault I'm too charming. I don't bother that". he walks to his desk and sits. "I don't care!"
Houston leaned back, "She likes you. Look at you. I'm jealous".
"There's no need to be jealous of me, Houston. Ain't interested. Thanks for the coffee". he reached the paper. "Anything else I can do for you, Houston?"
"You should get her number, Warren, get laid off with her. Or say 'Hi' that would be great for first attempts". he wink. Walk to his desk. "If I were you I would do that".
Gibson glanced over at her without smiling. He looked down on the paper back and began to write something.
"Oh. I hear a new student is coming, Asli Warren. I think that girl's name. She has a charming cousin too. I dare say. Everyone starts to become charming and beautiful. Principal Jackson says that the new student is beautiful. Why not me?"
Gibson chuckles. Houston spoke back. "Poor that girl. Even being beautiful, her parents don't want her. Divorce parents. What kind of parent is that!"
Gibson reaches his cell phone and texts Doctor Craig. He wants to see Belle but..?
He pushed the chair and grabbed his thing. Walking past Veronica Bilson with a smile then out of the teacher's office.
Veronica ran towards Houston's desk after Gibson left the room. "What did you two men talk about earlier?"
"New student".
"And then?"
"No. Just that". he stood up, then walked. "Stay on your business, Bilson!"
She hooked her arm on chest, her eyes studying Gibson table in case something he tried to hide. She will find out.
"Your code locker is 5-1-7-0-1-8. I hope you remember that or else I had to ask Mr. Hopes for a new door locker. Your school timetable. On your left you will find your class".
Mrs. Daryl smiles, "Anything I can help you more than this?"
"Just great. Perhaps by providing me with maps anyhow I could get lost on my way to the class. This school is so big to wonder even though it was Kansas".
"Honey, don't underestimate Kansas, especially the school. You lived in Colorado, it's the same. Nothing changed".
Belle bow apologies, "I'm sorry if I offended you. I try to be polite and make friends". Mrs. Daryl's smile shook her head.
"I am never offended by your words, Ms. Warren, never ever once the students try to talk nice to me. All they do is annoy me once for all they never stop. You the first".
Belle's face lights up. She said, "Thank you, Mrs. Daryl, call me Asli".
Later that Belle bolted out from the administration office in a hurry, accidentally she bumped into someone that made her and the other one stumbled on their back.
She was shocked to reach all her things that strewn all over the floor, as she heard a small growl from a girl whom she bumped into.
"Watch your going!"
"I'm sorry". said Belle without looking up at that girl.
"Here let me help you". the girl offered her help. "New girl aren't you, Asli Warren?"
Belle nods, both standing up. The girl introduced herself. "I'm Natasha by the way. Natasha Hudson".
"I'm Bel... (look up) Emma!"
The girl frowned, "Emma? Is she your old friend from your old school? No. I'm not Emma but Natasha".
"Emma, you're alive!" said Belle excitedly. Happy to see Emma in one piece and alive.
"Of course I am alive. Why do you keep calling me, Emma? I'm Natasha".
Belle realized Natasha is not Emma. She studied her, she may look like Emma but she is not the same Emma she knows. Her figure, her face, her everything is Emma but not really who she is.
Perhaps Emma lived inside this girl, probably she will remember who Belle is.
"Did you banged your head harder on the floor? There is a medic room just at the end around the corner where you might check your head. I will help you to get there".
Belle shook no. The girl smiled. "Okay I will help you with the book then. Come, the locker hall is this way".
"I'm Asli. Warren". as they walk. "Asli Warren".
"I know. I said that earlier". they reach the locker hall. Belle gets the code but the door is stuck, Natasha punches the door and it is wide open. She snorted. "Sorry with the door. It's been too long, it never open".
Belle put her things inside, Natasha leaned back at one of the locker doors. "So what do you say where you lived?"
"I didn't".
"Colorado! Yeah, I remember that by sneaking into the administration office without Mrs. Daryl knowing. I look into your files and hope you are not mad".
Belle shook no. Natasha spoke back, "You look pale when you see me. Can I ask who Emma is?"
"She's my friend from old school".
"Ah! She is as beautiful as me. You should call her if you missed her".
"I can't".
"Why not?"
There was silence, Belle said. "Because she is dead. Murdered". Natasha gasps, covering her mouth with regret for her loss. "Don't be".
"Did you know who killed her?" Belle nod yes. "Oh my God! It must be really hard for you, Girl. She doesn't deserve it".
Belle nodded again, said. "I know. I kind of miss her really. She is everything I had".
"Are you two lesbian?"
"Oh no. I had my boyfriend, Jake". Natasha smiles, "Emma is like my sister. I don't have other siblings so I had her".
"Such a nice thing you've ever done. You know they start to talk about you after you arrive. Divorce parents? Trust me, I've been there before. It's okay, you can tell and what with the charming cousin you had".
Belle chuckles, "So the news it's spreading about my charming cousin huh".
"Like the virus of course it's spreading so fast without your notice". Natasha takes a glance over Belle's timetable. "So, your class will be?"
Belle quickly looks down on her timetables, she looks into it. "Urmm... Greek history".
"Don't say no more. Sit beside me".
"You were in too?"
"Oh yes. I love Greek history. Poseidon. Zeus. Hercules. Hades. Even if Pompeii explodes again, I would love to see it right in front of my eyes!"
Natasha smiles, "Hurried up, we don't want to be late for Greek history". She helps Belle with the locker, as they both do, Natasha drags Belle toward the class.
From Gibson class, he saw Belle and the girl beside her walking fast through the hall and disappearing. He had copied Belle's timetable for himself, so he know Belle and the girl beside is heading toward the Greek history class.
He will know where she goes and who she is with under his nose. He then began his lesson.
"Morning, Mr. Troy! new girl". said Natasha, the girl then took a seat. He looked up at Belle.
"Oh yes. Ms. Warren from colorado. Welcome to Kansas. We begin our classes from Poseidon. What you know about Poseidon in Greek God history".
One of the students raise hand. "Poseidon is the King of the sea
God of the sea, storms, earthquakes, and horses".
"True. Poseidon is also the brother to Zeus and Hades. After the overthrow of their Father Cronus he drew lots with Zeus and Hades, another brother, for shares of the world. His prize was to become lord of the sea.
"There is a lot of mythology, a different story about Poseidon based on human speech. Anyone?"
The other student raise hand, "Was Poseidon really in love with Medusa even though he had Amphitrite as his wife?"
"Good question, Junior Poseidon was enamored by Medusa's beauty, and Medusa returned the same feelings but not before Athena discovered the illicit affair".
"No wonder Medusa hates Athena". said the student.
Mr. Troy nod, "Also. Gorgon Medusa Was Raped by Poseidon. To her bad luck, she was beautiful enough to become Poseidon's object of desire. The god of the sea raped Medusa inside the temple of Athena, according to the Roman poet Ovid".
"So she became pregnant. When her head was chopped off by Perseus. I do my research, Mr. Troy".
"That is good. You're right, Ms. George. Perseus chopped off her head. Is not the end, Poseidon enjoyed the pleasures of the flesh, seeking romance with goddesses, humans, nymphs and other creatures".
The students nod, Mr. Troy flipped the pages of the book. "You can tell Poseidon children will have lots of versions of figures that you can barely imagine it will be''.
"Disgusting!" said the students.
"Of course. I want you students to do your best research about the Poseidon and essay. I will see your essay on my table next monday".
Students growled, Natasha laughing. Belle turns to her. "Told you, Mr. Troy is obsessed with Greek God history".
"I'm fine. Besides there is nothing right? it's just an essay he wanted us to do".
Natasha snorts, said. "Just an essay you say, he will question why and the meaning of the Poseidon about. This is not the end for us".
Belle sighs harder than smiles, reaching a book where a picture shown of the Poseidon statue stood in a Greek museum.
Later. The students went to the cafeteria. There, Belle meets the rest of Natasha's friends.
"Rosie, Marc Anthony, Scorpius, Virginia and Donald. They are my childhood friends. We stick together like glued".
They said 'Hi' to Belle. Rosie spoke, "Asli Warren. Your last name is the same as our English teacher's name".
"I am not related to him". lied Belle. "People say lots about it".
They nod agree, Marc Anthony eats his meatloaf with mac and cheese. He too spoke.
"You just came in here and people stare at you like shiny new toys. Natasha says you call her Emma, and we heard about your friend. Sorry".
Belle smiles awkwardly. Marc Anthony said again. "Murdered? never we hear much about students being killed not here I guess. How bad is Colorado to you, Asli?"
"It didn't. Until the monster itself showed up and decided to kill".
"You are pretty, Asli lucky it didn't make you a victim". said Scorpius.
Belle snorts, "Trust me I am almost there. Can we not talk about my dead friend please".
"We are sorry. It's just out of control. It's amazing you survived. Our parents were worried sick when Americans started to use guns and killed innocent people, especially in school. Lucky we are in Kansas''.
The group looks confused with Donald's words. They said, "Isn't Kansas part of America?"
"It hasn't happened yet. What I mean is that it happens widely in America which we all read the news about as the "center of America".
"You're bluffing!"
As they argued, Belle's eyes caught up at the teacher's tables. Where Gibson and other teachers ate their food. He actually looks straight at Belle without her realizing.
She turns her head back to the group and begins to scoop the food inside her mouth.
"Asli is our friend now. We protect her and we protect each other. How does that sound?"
Belle stops eating after she hears this, Natasha patted her back. "We are all your friends, Asli".
"Yeah. We are here for you". said Marc Anthony with his arm laid around Belle's shoulder.
Gibson noticed this. He sees this bastard arm around his wife's shoulder. He grip the fork tightly. Veronica noticed.
"Are you alright, Mr. Warren? Why do you grip that fork so tightly? Are you sick? does your belly make you sick".
Gibson laid the fork down in anger, she sighs. "They are just students. It doesn't matter if friends try to comfort another friend by laying their arm on one another".
"What do you mean?" Gibson eyes Veronica.
"You think I didn't notice? you have been staring at that group since. Who are you looking for from one of them".
Gibson said nothing. He makes a loud sound from the chair he sits on to get Belle's attention. What he just did wasn't for her only, everyone looked at him.
He left the spots and left the cafeteria. Belle is eyeing him. "What is wrong with that, Mr. Warren?" ask Natasha.
"Who cares!". Marc Anthony turned to Virginia. "What is with you and Mr. Jackson?"
Belle looks confused, Rosie says, "Virginia had a crush on our principal. Crazy bitch am I right? He's old enough to become our dad".
"You mean daddy?" Both Marc Anthony, Donald and Scorpius laugh so hard.
"Daddy is just a state of mind!" anger Virginia.
"Yeah right. You two should drown in the chemical toxins and become the old Joker and Harleen Quinn".
The boys laughed again, Virginia stood up for herself. "He's a nice man, Boys! You know his wife didn't appreciate him. And they lived together, that was weird".
"It is not your business whether they lived together or not. They are still not divorced. You are the weird one which is your desire with the old man rather than young boys like us".
Virginia shook head, "He's not old! What age is he?"
"If he spends another year that would be old enough. He was born before the existence of the dinosaur. He got his own pets Pterodactyl and his enemies are T-Rex".
The group laughed again, Belle too. Students and teachers in the cafeteria stare at them. For the first time Belle had her laugh back, well of course not to forget Doctor Craig helping her life too.
She missed this moment, the moment she had with Emma. Nothing can change that. Doesn't Jake remember that? Does he missed her.
"I'm going to the library, who's in?"
Late at night. Gibson and Belle having their dinner. She didn't said anything to him for being lots of friends at school today.
Gibson drinks the wine as they eat silently. He studied his wife face. "How's your school today?" he asked. "I see you got a friend. Interesting".
"Isn't it great?" said Belle. "At least I didn't get stressed out. Especially with you". She pokes the food with a fork and eats it again. "I don't have to discuss with you as you already see how my school went well".
"I want to hear from your lips".
Sighs, "They want my number. I say I don't have a cell phone with me".
"What do they say after you say that?"
"Pity me. I am living in the stone age".
Gibson wiped his mouth with a napkin. He suddenly nodded. "You expected me to buy you a new one?"
"I didn't. What else can I do with it? I had no one. I cannot do anything with a new cellular as you control it already".
Belle pushed the chair, bringing the plate with her toward the sink. She didn't realize Gibson had followed her behind. He spoke.
"In one condition if I buy you new cells". She looked over her shoulder. "Never forget that you are mine! Behave. and obey my word. And I'll give you that".
He stood behind her, inhaling her scent. Begin to kiss her shoulder. He smiled. "I expected more from you tonight".