DAN'S POV
It was 'story telling time' as i had told the kids earlier.
Getting them to gather was a handful except from Amy who looked overly excited about it.
At least one was.
I spent a couple hours trying to find out which story to talk on.
I browsed the internet to see some mental healing stuffs, routine and exercise.
The fuck.
I was dumping the umpteenth paper i tried to write down something for them.
I was confused, when Serbian came up to me, "Instead of trying to fit a story that will fix these fucked up minds, try a topic. At least I knew what compassion and love is about. If they don't know the difference, then what's the essence."
Then it hit me, yes the story of love, there are countless.
Seating on the Sofa with them all in circle as before.
I looked at each of them, remembering how their sessions had been.
"Your tests will be out tomorrow and then we can work on your pet peeves and allergies..." I continued
"...but now we will be watching a story telling on the favorite book series of Shakespeare, 'Romeo and Juliet"
Awwn
Arrrgh
Seriously
I've watched it a million times already
Is it binge worthy?
I smiled at all their enthusiastic response, the irony.
When the curtains dropped, making the dimly lit living room darker to reveal a white blank board with a projector revealing the story 'Romeo and Juliet'.
The circle broke out and everyone was turned towards the screen board.
The narrator started...'Once upon a time there lived a tale of tragedy between two loves, the play sets in Verona, Italy, it begins with a street brawl between Montague and Capulet servants who, like the masters they serve, are sworn enemies.
Prince Escalus of Verona intervenes and declares that further breach of the peace will be punishable by death. Later, Count Paris talks to Capulet about marrying his daughter Juliet, but Capulet asks Paris to wait another two years and invites him to attend a planned Capulet ball.
Lady Capulet and Juliet's Nurse try to persuade Juliet to accept Paris's courtship.
Meanwhile, Benvolio talks with his cousin Romeo, Montague's son, about Romeo's recent depression. Benvolio discovers ..." The story went in, i looked around my surroundings, watching all their reactions, it varied from curiosity, to amusement, to understanding, to bored.
I spotted Edward and someone making out in the dark, horny teenagers.
That was against the rules and i was definitely not going to hand down any pregnant kid to their parents after this trip.
Leaving quietly to the back, i tapped them , being caught, the girl quickly bent down.
Looking closely, Kate? I never saw her as someone who would be that loose.
Anyway, i hushed them and told them to concentrate and see me after this lesson.
Patrolling, i woke up two students who argued claiming to had watched it over ten times already and knew the ending, after threatening them to write a full story on the movie later, they sat up and listen.
I went making rounds, correcting them, watching them as they watched the movie.
Serbian came in with some workers to distribute snacks, drinks and popcorn.
While silently complaining that the students came to disturb his peaceful life.
I just smiled at him, he was ever the nagger I knew, it was one thing i knew about him that didn't change and helped me.
We were halfway, into the movie when i heard a scream.
Counting the numbers of students, i realized they were complete and Serbian would deal with that, that maybe it was just a worker.
I heard it again, this time louder, not wanting to distract the students i increased the volume of the movie and went in search of Serbian.
Coming outside to the quiet environment, the screams got louder and frequent, checking back to see the students not aware of anything, i headed downstairs towards the sound of the noise.
I got closer to it, it was louder than ever but it just stopped suddenly as i came out facing the North wing.
It was the Father's tuft, it was here were they saw the the ghost that had plague and chased people away from the building.
Was something up here that Serbian had forgotten to mention.
If there was any ghost, Serbian surely would have mentioned it.
I wanted to go in and find out what was going on.
But i couldn't move, my legs wouldn't move, they were fixed to the grounds. I had no control over them, feeling frustrated, i heard the sounds again.
I couldn't run towards the source of the sound, what was going on with me? I moved back, running towards the sound when my body or legs halted at the entrance.
Giving up as the sound dulled into nothingness.
I head back to the students floor to see they were few minutes away from being done with the movie.
Devastated, i was going to have a talk with Serbian later, i saw Mrs Ashley approach me "What is going on?" She asked.
"What do you mean?" I asked feigning ignorance.
I heard it, the screams, i came out to tell you, when i saw you rushing out, so what is going on?" Signing i looked at her.
"I don't know too, it led me to a dead end and it's not a ghost." I said assuring her.
I know it wasn't, those screams were far to real to be anything but.
But what it was, I was going to find it, "Did anybody notice anything?" I asked her.
"Nope, i was watching the children, letting them be in fear was the least thing we need now and Lydia was down there sucking some guards face, so we were free." I nodded.
"Thanks" i told her for keeping the kids intact and for being patient of me to resolve this.
The film came to an abrupt stop, the lightning coming back on.
There were whispers, crying, laughter, about the storytelling, Amy who was enthusiastic about the movie was now all downcast.
Okay, this didn't go as planned.
Gaining their attention, i gave them one last task before they disperse.
"Everyone, write, on a full scalp sheet, the emotions that were played during the entire movie, the probs and cons of each emotion." There were grumbles and complaint
"I want it available by 12pm tomorrow, and everyone will get their mobile phones tonight." Which turned into loud cheers.
I ordered one of the guards to distribute it to them while i head out, Mrs Ashley nodded st me in understanding before heading towards the children.
This was still my mansion and i had to make sure I find out what was going on, Serbian or not.