Avery's pov
We went into the cafe and took our food from the lunch lady . I was gonna be out of pocket money soon , so I couldn't get spaghetti and meatballs even if I really wanted that , so I had to buy a burger and coke . Claire bought some fries and burger , with coke . I always wondered how she was able to save up her money , even if she was a heavy eater . I always thought she ate junk food alot , but I didn't know , she was saving up some money , while I ate healthy and wasted mine .
We took our trays and we went In search of a table , most of them were either full or messy , we finally found Matt and Avan who were already sitted . We made our way there , and I couldn't help but ask about Ava .
" Where's Ava ", I asked
" She has a science practical , so she's at the lab ", Avan replied .
" Can we join you two ", Claire asked .
" Sure ", Avan said in a nod .
We sat down and began to eat . I really did not feel like eating , because of what had happened in class , I was still a bit scared . Who knew what they were planning , but I was sure that I am in big trouble .
" Are you okay ", Avan asked and I nodded .
" No you're not , you're worried because you told the truth , and now Rosa's mad at you and you think she's gonna hurt you ", Claire said .
She would have my back to lie to others , but when it came to our friendship circle , she didn't like any form of secrets .
" Woah.... This is bad ", Matt said as he abruptly stopped eating . And this got me worried even more , seeing Matt's reaction felt to me as if all hope was lost .
" I know right , but we can handle this , we just need Avery to stay calm ", Claire said and all of them chuckled , I couldn't help but blush.
" Don't worry delicate , we would find our way around this ", Matt reassured me and we all continued eating .
Soon lunch was over and we all went to the park so we could get into the bus and go back to the place we call home .
I got into the bus and I sat next to Avan and Ava . We arrived at the orphanage soon and there was a note at the door .
It read :
I'm off with Mark to go do some work outside town , so Lily is in charge , we'll be back soon .
Lily was the oldest in the orphanage , she was around eighteen , she is so sweet and cute . She's nice to everyone and she treats us all equally . We knocked and Lily opened the door .
" Welcome back home you all ", Lily said and gave us all a warm hug and when she got to Rosaline , the drama queen pushed her away and walked in . Poor Lily just stood there confused .
" Sorry lily ", I said almost in a whisper and lily nodded . She held my hand and we went inside .
" Go take your bath and come and eat ", she said and I nodded . I went upstairs to my room , and I took out a white sleeveless gown , with red polka dots . I went into the bathroom and took my shower and I came out and got dressed . I made my hair into pigtails and went downstairs to eat .
I got confused because not everyone was at the table yet , and this surprised me . I used to be the last to come down for food , because I would either take time deciding an outfit or take time packing my hair , or even stay long in the shower . But this time , only Lily , Avan and Ava sat there as if waiting for me .
I felt a bit worried because after what had happened in school , I didn't get my share of trouble and that really got me worried .
" Where are the others ", I asked , and I went to sit on my chair , between Avan and Ava .
" They haven't come yet , they are already late , so we're going to have to start without them ", Lily said .
" Ava , please say a word of prayer ", Lily added and we all closed our eyes .
" O lord bless this food we're about to eat , in Jesus name we have prayed , Amen ", she said , and we all opened our eyes .
We ate and it felt short as there wasn't anyone to chat with .
After eating , I went to drop my plate in the kitchen , when I saw the others hiding near the shelf just next to the study . That shelf had lots and lots of valuable antiques , what were they doing there just standing like that . This got me worried and I made to go there , but I heard someone say something .
" Did she see us ", I heard someone whisper .
" I don't think so ", another responded . I then realized that they were busy hatching a plan for what I did earlier on at school .
I walked casually into the kitchen and turned up the tap as if I was washing plates and I knew someone always left their phone in the kitchen , so I went to the drawers and I saw Rosa's phone . I went to google and I searched for washing plate noises . I left the kitchen to go tell the others all I know . I went to the room upstairs and Ava and Avan were there . I closed the door quickly after I went inside .
" I think they're conspiring against me ", I said fearfully , breathing heavily from all the running .
" why would they ", Ava asked .
" I thought I told you , okay , you remember what I said about Avery saying the truth which wasn't in favour of Rosa ", Avan explain .
" Oh , I remember now ", Ava said
" I think the plan has something to do with the antiques , you know how valuable they are , and I'll be in big trouble ", I said and I couldn't believe that I could say so much .
" Not if we help it ", Avan said .
" So what's the plan ", Ava asked .
" We double cross them ", Avan replied .
" Ava , you have to pretend you're washing plates in the kitchen , I want them to think it's me , so you're gonna have to wear Astrid's wig , while i eavesdrop on their conversation ", I said and I wondered where it all came from . We hugged each other and I made to leave .
" The walkie talkies ", Ava said as she held all three of them . It was given to us as a birthday gift , since Five and it was of no use to us , I guess today is the day we have to use it , we were like spies . She gave Avan the blue one , gave me the pink one and took the purple one .
And we all headed out , Ava went to get the wig , while I just stood outside our room door and she came back with it .
" Talker 311 , Ava go to the kitchen ", I said and I can't lie , I was having so much fun with this walkie talkie . Avan too had gone to the study where all the cameras were placed , there were two studies actually but the one upstairs was full of monitors that was connected to the cameras , it served as the control room , only three of us knew about that room .
I went outside through the backdoor and came in through the window of the study . I tried to be careful and make no sound , but the pencil holder fell and I had to run , I ran behind the book shelf and just like I thought someone came in soon.
" Who's here ", a feminine voice asked and I couldn't see her well . I noticed that I left the window and I felt like I was gonna be caught .
" Stupid breeze ", she said and ent to close the window . She left the study soon .
I came out of hiding and crawled to the window , which the antique shelf was right in front of .
" What was that ? Was anyone in there ", I heard a voice ask
" No ", the same feminine voice that came into the room replied .
" So when Astrid's back , we'll strike ", I heard a male voice say .
" Yup , and you'll have to make Avery trip ", I heard a feminine voice say and I was sure it was Rosa .
" 211 reporting , Avery are you there ", Ava said over the walkie talkie .
" 311 responding , Yes , I got part of the plan ", I whispered .
" 111 reporting, I got the necessary footage and the necessary cameras will be switched on " Avan said .
" Let's all converge at the room ", I suggested
" Okay ", Ava said and I crawled towards the window and I got up and climbed out .