8:50 AM
PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
The principal's door swings open wide as Mallory hurriedly enters and moves to Rex who just sat as she approaches. Mallory hugs him tightly as tears of joy flowed down her cheeks.
DAVE: (To Principal Trager) Where did you see him?
PRINCIPAL: He walked into my office an hour twenty minutes ago before I called you.
MALLORY: (Places both palms on his cheeks) What happened to you?
PRINCIPAL: He wouldn't talk to me!
MALLORY: (Looks at Rex) Tell me, what happened to you?
REX: I was... (Looks at principal Trager)
DAVE: Tell us Rex, go on!
REX: I...
MALLORY: You were what?
REX: I was kidnapped! I had to find my way of escape, that's all I can remember.
PRINCIPAL: Where were you when you got kidnapped?
REX: I don't remember.
MALLORY: No clue to trace this kidnappers?
REX: I fear there might not be any. 'Cause I can't remember anything; I only opened my eyes to another environment an abandoned building where I and other persons also kidnapped were kept, I took the risk of sneaking from the back of the building into the woods nearby after three days without food and stayed there till they gave up looking for me, then I traced my way back home through the help of passersby.
PRINCIPAL: Did you see their faces by chance?
REX: No! They all had masks on.
PRINCIPAL: (Sighs in frustration) Hm.
DAVE: Good thing you're safe at least.
MALLORY: Principal Trager,
PRINCIPAL: yes ma'am?
MALLORY: I know it's probably inappropriate as a result of the on going exams but do you mind if we take him out of the environment for him to cool his head and fully recover from his present psychological status?
PRINCIPAL: Ma'am, we all know it's not appropria...
MALLORY: (Cuts in) Just for few hours I beg you and I promise he'll be back before you know it.
PRINCIPAL: He has unwritten papers as a result of his absence.
DAVE: He'll cover up when he's back.
PRINCIPAL: (Succumbs) Alright then, you can go ahead but he must be back before 2pm.
MALLORY: I promise!
PRINCIPAL: (Nods)
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IN THE CAR
There was silence in the car as only the soft music from the radio filled the car.
REX: I lied!
MALLORY: What do you mean?
REX: I said I lied back at the Principal's office.
DAVE: Why?
REX: My absence has something to do with me.
(Dave drives the car to an empty parking space close to a restaurant)
DAVE: We're here!
(They all came down and walked into the restaurant, a doorman opened the door for them to enter)
MALLORY: (To the doorman) Thank you!
DOORMAN: (Smiles)
(A waiter soon approached them)
WAITER: Good day, what can I get you?
MALLORY: (Scrutinizes the menu) Hm. One taco...
DAVE: ...Ehhm, make it two and a bottle of beer too!
MALLORY: I'll go for avocado smoothie instead. (To Rex) Here, pick up something from the list.
REX: Err, I'm fine.
MALLORY: (Shakes her head) No! You must take something I insist.
REX: Alright. (Takes the menu from Mallory)
After two minutes of going through the menu he finally picked sandwich and orange juice.
5 MINUTES LATER
The waiter brought their order and it didn't take long before Dave began devouring his.
DAVE: (Amidst munching) So Rex you were saying something in the car before we digressed.
REX: As crazy as it may sound after I got admitted, I began to discover I had abilities sort of super powers.
(Dave and Mallory were visibly confused as they paused eating)
REX: (Smiles) I expected the look, but I'll explain with a few examples. I didn't tell you this 'cause I felt it wasn't really necessary at the moment, it's quit a long story but I'll summarize. I come from a planet where every diversities have unique talents and abilities, I began discovering mine at school through the help of my guardian angel.
MALLORY: What are these abilities?
REX: Watch!
He looks at Dave's bottle of beer, it began floating to the bewilderment of Mallory and Dave.
MALLORY: (Shocked)
Rex: (Smirks) You've seen nothing yet. (He let the bottle rest on the table)
REX: (talks from his subconscious mind) I can communicate without even using a word like I'm doing now, I can turn invisible which I won't 'cause I might cause a scene; do you believe in astral projection?
DAVE: Is that even a real thing?
REX: (Smiles) Yes it is! I could embark on a soul travel and actually be there. (Speaks) I was transported into a timeless realm zone and had no idea how long I stayed there, thirty minutes you can imagine in there is already five earth days!
MALLORY: (Places her hand on her forehead) I think I might be having a migraine soon!
DAVE: Does your siblings know about this?
REX: Only Jax has and idea and a friend.
DAVE & MALLORY: (In unison) A friend?
REX: Yes!
DAVE: Oh Rex! How could you? I thought we had an agreement that no one would know about your identity? You didn't even tell Bridgette or Jax but an outsider?
MALLORY: Who is he to you?
REX: She's a confidant! Her name is Kim Eva my best friend and in told you Jax has an idea.
DAVE: An idea you say! You'll have to leave that school by next term.
REX: (Widens his eyes) But...
DAVE: (Raises his index finger) You have no justifiable explanation Rex, you breached our agreement I have no option than to take drastic measures in protecting you.
REX: (Eyes glistens) I could wipe her memory if she tries to betray me.
MALLORY: (Places her palm on Rex's hand) A stitch in time Honie they say saves nine, your dad's right! We'll find another good school for you to go by next term, who knows how many people might soon find out about your identity?
REX: Kim isn't like that!
MALLORY: Sshhh... You should never trust anyone, we're doing this for your own good!
REX: I can take care of this trust me!
DAVE: We're your guardians Rex, a good guardian does anything to protect his or her ward.
Dave signals the waiter as he pays off the bills and soon they were outside the building.
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Rex just sat quietly at the back seat with his ears covered and the music volume really loud.
They soon got to the school after an hour long drive, Rex was still quiet as he steps out of the car and walks to the principal's office with his parents.
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PRINCIPAL: Come in! (Door opens) Good day Mr and Mrs Seville.
DAVE: Good day principal Trager!
PRINCIPAL: Yes! (Looks at Rex) How are you feeling now?
REX: Not too good.
DAVE: Ahem!
MALLORY: (Changes the subject) When does he write the exams he has missed?
PRINCIPAL: He can start with The first today then maybe he'll do the remaining two tomorrow since it's exams free.
REX: I'll do all three today!
(They all look at him)
PRINCIPAL: Are you sure can do all three today boy? You said you don't feel too good.
REX: I'll take all three today.
PRINCIPAL: If so prepare yourself in the next thirty minutes.
DAVE: (Stands up) We'll take our leave now, (handshake) thank you once again.
(They left the office)
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OUTSIDE THE OFFICE
Kim Eva sees Rex coming out of the principal's office and calls him to get his attention before she runs towards him.
(Special bro handshake)
KIM EVA: What's up?
REX: I'm good, meet my parents.
KIM EVA: (Snorts) You mean to your, foster parents?
(Mallory and Dave both looked at themselves)
REX: (Scratches his head) Errr... Yeah!
KIM EVA: (To Dave and Mallory) Hi! I'm Rex's bro, Kim Eva by name and you are? (Positions her fist for a fist bump)
REX: Kim what're you doing?
KIM EVA: (Casually) Fist bump!
DAVE: (Bumps his fist with Kim's) Dave Seville, this is my wife Mallory Seville.
KIM EVA: (Laughs) Cool! That's what I'm talking about.
DAVE: (Smiles) Trying to be cool?
KIM EVA: Oh hell yeah! You are.
MALLORY: Uhm, we'll leave now. (kisses Rex's forehead)
REX: Bye Mom!
DAVE: Bye son!
MALLORY: Be good! I love you.
REX: Yes mom.
Mallory and Dave walked a few meters to the car Park.
MALLORY: That kid is something else.
DAVE: You mean Rex?
MALLORY: No the girl, she looks more of the crazy type.
DAVE: Definitely! (Opens the car door)
They settled down before Dave starts the engine. They're about moving when Dave stops and keeps staring at his side mirror smiling.
MALLORY: What's amusing you?
DAVE: Look at my side mirror and tell me what you see.
Mallory checks the mirror close to her husband's side and is awed, she quickly brings out her phone to text Rex.
You never told us you had a girlfriend also 😏😏
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30 MINUTES LATER
Rex is already seated as the invigilator comes towards him with exam scripts for the three subjects.
INVIGILATOR: Here! These are scripts for the three subjects, you have six hours to finish meaning by 9pm you should be done.
Rex opens the three exam scripts scrutinizing them for about fifteen minutes, he then began working on two at the same time with a pen on each hand. The Invigilator is awed by the sight as he adjusts his glasses several times to be sure what he was seeing wasn't a dream; Rex continued without raising his head up to spare a glance at the Invigilator who was already in shock.
2 HOURS 30 MINUTES LATER
REX: (Raises his head up) Excuse me sir!
INVIGILATOR: Yes?
REX: I'm done!
INVIGILATOR: (Removes his glasses in further shock and dumbfoundedness)