One week ago, I went into the Seal Bay Academy secret library. I couldn't stop thinking about how these damn teachers could lie to us. I haven't said anything to any of the students because Ms. Kane strictly warned me not to reveal the truth as I didn't know who I should trust.
I wanted to tell Natalie because she's been here for a long time and still, it seemed that teachers are making her stay back, so she won't be eligible to marry the young masters nor could she be able to provide a better future for herself.
I know Natalie didn't want to be a trophy wife, but even if we had dreams to follow—--these teachers would never let us because they think we're here to entertain them, not to learn to obey our husbands and become lady-like.
I thought back to when Ms. Kane and I were at the library, we read the book further and the rules written inside that big book were completely different from the rules of the head teachers, Mr. Barrett, Mr. Bowers, Mr. Weiss, and Mr. Dougherty, as well as two-time teacher, Mr. Zuniga.
Ms. Kane told me the abuse she had to go through when she was accepted under a scholarship; Ms. Kane was abused beyond belief—--I refuse to say everything Ms. Kane told me those old bastards did to her.
I was walking towards my class, when Ms. Castenada informed me that Mr. Zuniga was asking for me. Once we reached Ms. Castenada; "Ms. Aguirre, Please do as he says! I'll be here if you need anything," Ms. Castenada said.
"Yes, ma'am," I replied.
I knocked on the door and Mr. Zuniga said with an enthusiastic tone, "Come on in, Ms. Aguirre," He says. I rolled my eyes at the back of my head, then I went inside; Mr. Zuniga was wearing only a tank and top and white boxers.
Mr. Zuniga didn't utter a sentence and pushed me on the bed; I bounced up and down before lying down flat on my bed. I moved away from him, but Mr. Zuniga grabbed my leg and pulled me back.
"Ms. Aguirre, I heard you have been disobeying Mr. Bowers and Mr. Barrett's rules! So, today I will teach you a lesson,"he said.
I didn't dare say a word because I know no matter what I said, Mr. Zuniga wouldn't show me any mercy, so all I could do is be obedient to him. I closed my eyes waiting for him to begin; as the pain intensified, tears began to stream down my face.
My body enjoys it, but I hated it—-and all I wanted to do was to die right then and there. I refuse to give into their rules. Now, I was more than determined to fight against them, even if I didn't win.
*****
"You better not disobey us again, Ms. Aguirre!" Mr. Zuniga said, holding up my chin.
"Yes, Sir," I uttered.
I refuse to stutter in front of him because it'd only be a sign of weakness for him and I would never show that I'm fragile. After getting dressed, Mr. Zuniga walked out of the room, telling to hurry and get to class.
I would've been in class by now, but he decided "to teach me a lesson," I held onto the table to stand up because my legs feels numb and I couldn't feel my lower half. I swear I wish I could find a way to escape without these teachers finding out.
*******
Two days later, I returned to the secret library because I wanted to know more about the rules previously inscribed by the queen. I looked through the bookshelves, but soon, I heard the door open.
"Ms. Aguirre, Are you looking for this?" The person said.